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VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 04/01/2024-04/06/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Robert Goodwin
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Makin memories
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 so comfortable and spotless clean
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
We could not have asked for a more friendly and accommodating crew. They were the absolute best
Was the food good and well presented?
Courtney’s food was better than any food we have ever had. I do believe Courtney could beat out any chef professional or otherwise
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Our family had the best week of our lives with Jim and Courtney on Makin Memories. We could not imagine a better week than what we experienced with them
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 04/01/2024-04/06/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Robert Goodwin
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Makin memories
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
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 03/23/2024-03/31/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Greg Blaisdell
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Caribbean Dream II
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
- 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
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 01/17/2024-02/10/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Jim Graham
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Alhuchar 5
Charter Company & Yacht
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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!
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, generally.
We had issues with our dinghy that took some time to get fixed. The engine seemed old and not in the best condition and it turned out the fuel line was worn so air was getting in. We wasted a couple of days of our itinerary waiting in Blue Lagoon for someone to diagnose and fix it who never showed up, so we had to retrace our steps to Admiralty Bay where someone met us to resolve the problem; even after that we sometimes had trouble getting it to start.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
We had to request some items that weren't originally provided but in the end they were "sufficient" though for some things we had to make do, like using a tray for a frying-pan lid. And the BBQ provided was usable but sketchy.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
A bit more wear and tear on the yacht given how new it was.
DYC staff were very friendly and helpful.
Snorkeling equipment was poor. We brought our own masks and snorkels but next time would bring flippers as well.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Loved it!! Second time in the area and we'd definitely go back again.
Only downside to the area was that it was very difficult to find anchorages with flat water. Most nights were rather rolly.
And I have to mention that even with SailClear, the customs and immigration process is unbelievablly inefficient, especially on Carriacou / Tyrell Bay.
Would you like to share your itinerary or a vacation highlight with us?
Lots of highlights, including being included in a music video on Carriacou, and swimming with the sea turtles and rays at Tobago Cays.
Itinerary for nights 1-24: (further notes available on request)
1. Port Louis Marina sleep-aboard.
2. Anchor outside Halifax Harbour
Anchor at Ile de Ronde
Mooring at Sandy Island, Carriacou
5. Anchor in Grande Anse, Carriacou
Mooring in Clifton, Union I
Mooring at Tobago Cays
Mooring in Saline Bay, Mayreau
Anchor in Charles Bay, Canouan
10. Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia
Blue Lagoon Marina, St. Vincent (2 nights)
Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia
Anchor in Buccament Bay, St. Vincent
15. Anchor in Chateaubelair Bay, St. Vincent
Anchor in Petit Byahaut, St. Vincent
Anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia
Anchor in Rameau Bay, Canouan
Mooring at Baradel I, Tobago Cays
20. Anchor in Chatham Bay, Union I
Anchor in Tyrell Bay, Carriacou
Anchor in L'Esterre Bay, Carriacou
Anchor at Ile de Ronde
24. Port Louis Marina
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 01/17/2024-02/10/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Jim Graham
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Alhuchar 5
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!
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
Yes, generally.
We had issues with our dinghy that took some time to get fixed. The engine seemed old and not in the best condition and it turned out the fuel line was worn so air was getting in. We wasted a couple of days of our itinerary waiting in Blue Lagoon for someone to diagnose and fix it who never showed up, so we had to retrace our steps to Admiralty Bay where someone met us to resolve the problem; even after that we sometimes had trouble getting it to start.
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
We had to request some items that weren't originally provided but in the end they were "sufficient" though for some things we had to make do, like using a tray for a frying-pan lid. And the BBQ provided was usable but sketchy.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes.
Additional comments about the charter company and yacht you chartered?
A bit more wear and tear on the yacht given how new it was.
DYC staff were very friendly and helpful.
Snorkeling equipment was poor. We brought our own masks and snorkels but next time would bring flippers as well.
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 01/17/2024-02/10/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Jim Graham
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Alhuchar 5
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 4
Is this your first time booking with a charter broker? No
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®? Likely.
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 02/05/2024-02/12/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Paul Arbec
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Latika
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 3
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Non existant
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes once we finally got in touch with someone
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
One navigation screen wasn’t working, no radio and air conditioning/generator problems
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yea
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Tes
Cruising Area
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 02/05/2024-02/12/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Paul Arbec
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Latika
Charter Company & Yacht
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the charter company and the yacht you chartered.
Rating of Charter Company & Yacht: 3
Upon arrival and during your charter, were the staff of the charter company friendly and accommodating?
Non existant
Did the staff do a good job familiarizing you with the yacht and its equipment?
Yes once we finally got in touch with someone
Was the yacht clean and in good working condition?
One navigation screen wasn’t working, no radio and air conditioning/generator problems
Was the yacht's cooking and cleaning equipment sufficient?
Yea
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Tes
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 02/05/2024-02/12/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Paul Arbec
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Lead Charterer
Boat Name: Latika
Virgin Island Sailing® Team
Please answer the following questions about your experience working with the VI Sailing team.
Rating of VI Sailing Team: 3
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 Difficult
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? Not Enough Communication
Additional comments about working with the VI Sailing team to plan your vacation?
We were not received at the marina by anyone. Very difficult to reach someone to help us figure out which boat we had etc..
No radio/music on the boat was extremely disappointing.
Would you book your next yacht vacation with Virgin Island Sailing®? Not certain, will shop around first.
VI Sailing Concierge Team
Charter Dates: 04/01/2024-04/06/2024
Name on Your Reservation: Robert Goodwin
Are you the Lead Charterer or a Guest? Guest
Yacht Name: Makin memories
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 so comfortable and spotless clean
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
We could not have asked for a more friendly and accommodating crew. They were the absolute best
Was the food good and well presented?
Courtney’s food was better than any food we have ever had. I do believe Courtney could beat out any chef professional or otherwise
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Our family had the best week of our lives with Jim and Courtney on Makin Memories. We could not imagine a better week than what we experienced with them
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 was amazing, walking up to the old sugar cane plantation to watch the sunset and seeing all the wild goats. Siting on the 360 float having drinks in the evening. Courtney’s food and Jim’s bushwhacker❤️. There is so much!!