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Charter dates: 2/15/2026-2/21/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Vanessa Karlis
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Barefoot Oasis
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?
Very! We had booked a sleep aboard and they had the boat ready for us 4 hours earlier than expected and we're super helpful at checkin.
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
We had aan incredible skipper that took care of everything for us.
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, it was perfect.
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?
Fantastic experience overall

Charter dates: 2/15/2026-2/21/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Vanessa Karlis
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Barefoot Oasis
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?
Everyone we worked with was wonderful and materials provided were so helpful. Wonderful experience!
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes

Name on Your Reservation: Hartman
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Gypsy Princess
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, definitely
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Luc and Justyna were awesome. Very knowledgeable, friendly and extremely accommodating. Luc knew the water very well and incorporated our desires, and preferences every day. Justyna was awesome, a great cook and hostess. Each meal was better than the last.
Was the food good and well presented?
The food was outstanding. Very creative and tasty. Justyna did a great job of incorporating our preferences and recommendations.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
This may not be a comment that is applicable to everyone, but it made a huge difference for us… not only was Luc a terrific captain, but he was very mechanically adept as well. A few small things occurred during our trip that, had he not been able to address them timely, and professionally, they may have resulted in longer term issues, or may have impacted our vacation. As it were, both were addressed in a very timely manner by Luc so as not to impact our trip. Great job!
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Perfect
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Several highlights. Scuba was certainly one of them. Our captain introduced us to a dive shop called wanna be diving. They were outstanding. Since some of our group wasn’t certified, we arranged to have our discovery/training dive at Tortola before we even boarded the boat so that we didn’t impact our cruising time. That made a huge difference and allowed us to maximize our dive adventure during the trip.

One other small point, the Baths are terrific, but getting very popular. I would advise clients to be aware of the cruise ship schedule so as to visit the baths before they get there or on a day with no cruise ships otherwise the weight is extremely long.
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Charter dates: 2/13/2026-2/20/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Hartman
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Gypsy Princess
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
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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?
Amy provided Good information about the different types of boats that help us make a better decision
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yes, for sure, and happy to recommend you

Charter dates: 2/13/2026-2/20/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Hartman
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Yacht Name: Gypsy Princess
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, definitely
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Luc and Justyna were awesome. Very knowledgeable, friendly and extremely accommodating. Luc knew the water very well and incorporated our desires, and preferences every day. Justyna was awesome, a great cook and hostess. Each meal was better than the last.
Was the food good and well presented?
The food was outstanding. Very creative and tasty. Justyna did a great job of incorporating our preferences and recommendations.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
This may not be a comment that is applicable to everyone, but it made a huge difference for us… not only was Luc a terrific captain, but he was very mechanically adept as well. A few small things occurred during our trip that, had he not been able to address them timely, and professionally, they may have resulted in longer term issues, or may have impacted our vacation. As it were, both were addressed in a very timely manner by Luc so as not to impact our trip. Great job!

Name on Your Reservation: TOM NOVAK
Yacht Name: Andiamo
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?
It was stunningly clean. IN fact, when we concluded and stopped at Scrub Island, we walked the marina taking notice of other catamarans with all sorts of clutter and disrepair.
Rooms were great and the a/c worked very well.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yep!
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
We loved Juan and Rochi. They were the perfect combination of professional and personable.
Was the food good and well presented?
Oh my, yes!
It was clear that they paid attention to our preference sheet: particular foods were avoided for those who requested and our favorite wine was served with dinner on the first night.
The only meal we would have changed was the one we ate off the boat.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
We sailed with friends who had done this type of trip previously. One is particularly picky and she was concerned about things since she did not make the arrangement. It was on the second day that she admitted that the boat was better and the crew was much better than any of her previous trips.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes, the BVI was simply beautiful.
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
The Baths were our favorite!
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Charter dates: 2/11/2026-2/18/2026
Name on Your Reservation: TOM NOVAK
Yacht Name: Andiamo
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?
It was stunningly clean. IN fact, when we concluded and stopped at Scrub Island, we walked the marina taking notice of other catamarans with all sorts of clutter and disrepair.
Rooms were great and the a/c worked very well.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yep!
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
We loved Juan and Rochi. They were the perfect combination of professional and personable.
Was the food good and well presented?
Oh my, yes!
It was clear that they paid attention to our preference sheet: particular foods were avoided for those who requested and our favorite wine was served with dinner on the first night.
The only meal we would have changed was the one we ate off the boat.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
We sailed with friends who had done this type of trip previously. One is particularly picky and she was concerned about things since she did not make the arrangement. It was on the second day that she admitted that the boat was better and the crew was much better than any of her previous trips.

Charter dates: 2/11/2026-2/18/2026
Name on Your Reservation: TOM NOVAK
Yacht Name: Andiamo
Name on Your Reservation: TOM NOVAK
Yacht Name: Andiamo
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? Too Much Communication
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Yessir!

Name on Your Reservation: Jay Schlaifer
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Miss Summer
Yacht & Crew
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Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
The yacht as a whole was well maintained and very clean. The sleeping quarters were small which was expected but very comfortable. The crew made our bed every day. The bathrooms were kept well maintained and very clean. The kitchen area, dining area were also very neat and clean at all times.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
The yacht was well ventilated. We preferred to sleep with the windows and hatch open at night so that we could feel the sea breeze and listen to the waves, but on occasion had to close them due to rain. The cabin air conditioner worked very well and likewise kept our room comfortable when we couldn't open the hatches.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Lina and Per were the most amazing crew we could have hoped for. While maintaining a degree of professionalism, we felt as though we developed a good friendship with them over the course of the week on board. While always looking out for our safety, their recommendations for activities on sea and land were spot on based on our personality, wants and wishes.
Was the food good and well presented?
Lina, while too humble, is a fantastic chef! She provided gourmet meals with American, European, Swedish, asian and mediterranean influences. The presentation was always superb and we had plenty of wine to pair with the food. My favorite meals were the ones we shared with them.
Cruising Area

Did you like the area you chartered in?
We chartered the British Virgin Islands on the Miss Summer during the last week of January which was wonderful. The temperatures were in the upper 70's and low 80's and the skies were sunny for the most part interrupted by occasional very brief showers. The seas were reasonably calm and easy to manage. BVI offers many small islands to sail between and visit making each stop a separate adventure.
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
After flying into Tortola in the late afternoon, we were picked up by our crew in Trellis Bay which is walking distance from the airport. We sailed to nearby Guana Island where we anchored for the evening. The next morning, we snorkeled around nearby Monkey Point and then set sail for Little Jost Van Dyke where we had lunch and did a small hike to a natural spa. That night we went inland again to Foxxy's for drinks after dinner. The next day, we sailed to the other side of Jost Van Dyke and spent the day on White Bay Beach enjoying the sand and sun, drinking "Pain Killers" from the Soggy Dollar. The next day, we sailed to Norman Island where we enjoyed a couples Massage near Pirates Bite. We then snorkeled around "the caves" on Normal Island before having lunch and then sailing to a small cove in Peters Island to anchor for the night. The next day, we sailed to the North Sound of Virgin Gorda, where we floated and swam outside Prickly Pear Island before having dinner at Bitter End Yacht Club that evening. The next day, we sailed the open ocean to Anegada where we drove around the island on a Mote viewing the resident flamingos, donkeys and goats before stopping at the Anegada Beach Club on the north end of the island for lunch and some beach time. That evening we ate grilled lobster at the Wonky Dog. We sailed back to Virgin Gorda the following day where we hiked "The Baths" and explored the caves. Unfortunately, the seas were too rough to swim at The Baths that day. That night, we had our final gourmet meal with our crew onboard Miss Summer before being dropped off early the next morning at the Airport on Trellis Bay.
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Charter dates: 1/24/2026-1/31/2026
Name on Your Reservation: Jay Schlaifer
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Miss Summer
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®? Absolutely