Reviews

Charter dates: 12/20/2024--12/27/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Heather Bowers
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Abby Normal To
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? Yes
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Thorough
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Dennis Pikalow
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Easy Skanking
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 4
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes and had a great video briefing online
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Generator failed 2nd day out. Horizon sent their tech Henry out to our location to attempt a repair. I was impressed by their efforts to satisfy us.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
excellent cruising
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Snorkeling at Scrub Island was best ever!
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It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
Next winter 2025

Charter dates: 12/21/2024-12/29/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Dennis Pikalow
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Easy Skanking
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 4
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes and had a great video briefing online
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Generator failed 2nd day out. Horizon sent their tech Henry out to our location to attempt a repair. I was impressed by their efforts to satisfy us.

Charter dates: 12/21/2024-12/29/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Dennis Pikalow
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Easy Skanking
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? No
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Informative
- Easy to Understand
- Lacking Details
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
The online customs form which I was told to fill out was not recognized by the officials in Road Town
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Ellen Kelly
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Starry Night
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
The yacht was very comfortable and clean. Capt. Murray and Antigua were attentive to every detail.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Capt. Murray and Antigua went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and at home. We started as strangers and ended as family. We will remember this trip for a lifetime.
Was the food good and well presented?
YES!! Antigua and Capt. Murray were incredibly talented chefs and everything was presented very professionally.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
We love Capt. Murray and Antigua. We would sail with them anytime and anywhere.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
YES! The Virgin Islands are wonderful.
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Charter dates: 12/21/2024-12/28/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Ellen Kelly
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Starry Night
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
The yacht was very comfortable and clean. Capt. Murray and Antigua were attentive to every detail.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Capt. Murray and Antigua went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and at home. We started as strangers and ended as family. We will remember this trip for a lifetime.
Was the food good and well presented?
YES!! Antigua and Capt. Murray were incredibly talented chefs and everything was presented very professionally.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
We love Capt. Murray and Antigua. We would sail with them anytime and anywhere.

Charter dates: 12/21/2024-12/28/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Ellen Kelly
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Starry Night
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? Yes
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Thorough
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
VI Sailing were extremely easy and thorough to work with. The customer service was attentive and kind. I would definitely recommend them to everyone.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? yes

Name on Your Reservation: Marcia Bachman
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Sol
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes very much so.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Loved the Caption and the crew!
Was the food good and well presented?
Yes ❣️
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Everything and everyone was above my expectations.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Snorkeling the caves in the BVI
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It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
Next couple of yrs

Charter dates: 12/09/2024-12/15/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Marcia Bachman
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Sol
Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes very much so.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Loved the Caption and the crew!
Was the food good and well presented?
Yes ❣️
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Everything and everyone was above my expectations.

Charter dates: 12/09/2024-12/15/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Marcia Bachman
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Sol
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 5
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? Yes
How was your experience working with your broker to book the yacht? Very Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Very Easy
How would you describe the information provided in your Vacation Planner?
Check as many as apply: - Informative
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes