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Charter dates: 11/23/2024-12/01/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Todd Tigges
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Shandy Breeze
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: - Thorough
How would you rate the frequency and content of communication from our team? Good Amount of Communication

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?
ABSOLUTELY.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
ABSOLUTELY. If it got too warm outside, we could always go into the common bar area for comfortable seating and cool air. Rooms were equally ventilated and as cool as we desired.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
ABSOLUTELY
Was the food good and well presented?
Food was excellent and well presented...often thought it was TOO much food for what we could eat and enjoy. A variety of cuisines were offered on a table setting that was always perfectly presented. Never used the same napkins, napkin holders, or placemats, so it was always a delight to see the new look each meal.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
The crew was the icing on the cake for the entire week. Their ability and willingness to connect with us personally on a daily basis made it so enjoyable for us. Especially enjoyed the "party atmosphere" they offered us on our final night for dinner. They dressed up with wigs to support the "disco" night decor. Great fun.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes...with the exception of one rocky evening of excess wind/waves. Captain promptly took care of that the next day by moving us to gentler waters.
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Enjoyed our morning chats with the captain as we discussed our day. He had so much history and knowledge of the area so share. Favorite spot was near Guana Island. Backdrop of the blue water against the white, sandy beach was a visual I will never forget. Picturesque in all ways. Another great spot to use the water toys, too.
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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?
ABSOLUTELY.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
ABSOLUTELY. If it got too warm outside, we could always go into the common bar area for comfortable seating and cool air. Rooms were equally ventilated and as cool as we desired.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
ABSOLUTELY
Was the food good and well presented?
Food was excellent and well presented...often thought it was TOO much food for what we could eat and enjoy. A variety of cuisines were offered on a table setting that was always perfectly presented. Never used the same napkins, napkin holders, or placemats, so it was always a delight to see the new look each meal.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
The crew was the icing on the cake for the entire week. Their ability and willingness to connect with us personally on a daily basis made it so enjoyable for us. Especially enjoyed the "party atmosphere" they offered us on our final night for dinner. They dressed up with wigs to support the "disco" night decor. Great fun.

Charter Dates: 11/27/2024-12/04/2024

Name on Your Reservation: Mel Wann
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Endless summer 111
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?
Absolutely
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Very
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Excellent crew and I have boated for over 60 years
Was the food good and well presented?
Very
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
The crew made it all happen
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes

Charter Dates: 11/27/2024-12/04/2024

Name on Your Reservation: Mel Wann
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Endless summer 111
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?
Absolutely
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Very
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Excellent crew and I have boated for over 60 years
Was the food good and well presented?
Very
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
The crew made it all happen

Charter Dates: 11/27/2024-12/04/2024

Name on Your Reservation: Mel Wann
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Endless summer 111
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? Somewhat Easy
After booking the yacht, how was your experience working with the Concierge Team? Somewhat 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

Name on Your Reservation: Michael Meinhardt
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Vera Cruz V
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?
For the most part
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
Except the water maker.. almost to be expected.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Not quite. It could use a large pot and higher quality cookware.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
As designed
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
I am glad we headed out mid week.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
It's not like it was but that's life. We don't need alledged "5"star restaurants and bars . Miss the beach bar days . The Boaty Ball fiasco is a rip off but the new charterers with their computers seem ok with it . We will try the middle of slow season next time. Even the middle of November seems crowded now . We might do one more BVI charter and then move on to the Bahamas for fewer crowds and more competent and polite boaters. All this said we had a great time.
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Weather dictated the itinerary. Living in the BVI for 12 years I knew all the places.
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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?
Hopefully summer 2025

Charter dates: 11/12/2024-11/20/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Michael Meinhardt
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Vera Cruz V
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?
For the most part
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes
Except the water maker.. almost to be expected.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Not quite. It could use a large pot and higher quality cookware.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
As designed
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
I am glad we headed out mid week.

Charter dates: 11/12/2024-11/20/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Michael Meinhardt
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Vera Cruz V
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
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
Pleased with the service.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes