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Name on Your Reservation: Matthew Hempstead
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: TomKat
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
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
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
It was clean. The water maker and bow thrusters did not work.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Absolutely
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Norman>Virgin Gorda (Leverick Bay & Bath's)>Anegada>Scrub Island resort>2 days at Jost Van Dyke
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2026 Summer BVI

Charter dates: 11/02/2024-11/09/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Matthew Hempstead
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: TomKat
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
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
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
It was clean. The water maker and bow thrusters did not work.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes

Charter dates: 11/02/2024-11/09/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Matthew Hempstead
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: TomKat
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
- Informative
- Easy to Understand
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: Guidry
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Paradox
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
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
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Clean

Broken jammer and broken oven. I called about the broken over on day 1. They told me a chase boat would be out to fix it. No one ever came through the charter. We had items that needed to be baked that we had to give away since no oven.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
See above for oven. Rest of equipment was fine. No cork screw.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Everyone did a good job.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes
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April 2025

Charter dates: 11/09/2024-11/15/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Guidry
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Paradox
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
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
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Clean

Broken jammer and broken oven. I called about the broken over on day 1. They told me a chase boat would be out to fix it. No one ever came through the charter. We had items that needed to be baked that we had to give away since no oven.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
See above for oven. Rest of equipment was fine. No cork screw.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
Everyone did a good job.

Charter dates: 11/09/2024-11/15/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Guidry
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Paradox
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
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
I rented bean bag chairs and snorkel vest from a 3rd party. When we arrived on the boat, sunsail had provided these already. I wish I had known this before renting our “ toys”.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Robin Bell
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Naya
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes most definitely, I would like to thank Zevy, Teka & Kelly Soares for the fantastic service.
The complete team in the BVI are fantastic
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes, Teka was very thorough and ensured we new everything.
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?
Great experience and we will definitely return again
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes, although I know it extremely well.
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Total relaxation, what more can I say.
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November 2025
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I would like to thank Zevy, Teka & Kelly Soares for the fantastic service.
The complete team in the BVI are fantastic

Charter dates: 11/10/2024-11/17/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Robin Bell
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Naya
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Yes most definitely, I would like to thank Zevy, Teka & Kelly Soares for the fantastic service.
The complete team in the BVI are fantastic
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes, Teka was very thorough and ensured we new everything.
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?
Great experience and we will definitely return again

Charter dates: 11/10/2024-11/17/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Robin Bell
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Naya
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
- Informative
- Easy to Understand
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?
Really easy to communicate with great team.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Denis Connor
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Moana
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 5
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
yes excellent
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
First class all the way especially the Charter captain who explained everything about Moana
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
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes throughout the BVIs
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May we post this review on our website? Yes
It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
Sure