GAMBIT Yacht Description
2018 Runner Up for Best Multihull under 57ft in the Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show
Gambit is our clean, beautifully appointed Lagoon 500 catamaran, owned and operated personally. We, Doug and Val Fairfield, have been offering charters in the Caribbean since 2014 and would love the opportunity to welcome you to the British Virgin Islands to show you the wonders of one of the world's most sought after cruising destinations. Gambit is flagged and based in the BVI, and is compliant with all VISR regulations, which eliminates uncertainties regarding reliability, entry ports and cruising grounds. Due to Covid as well as the newly enforced commercial charter directives for foreign flagged vessels, there has never been a better time to vacation in the BVI ~ less crowded, more authentic, peaceful and rejuvenating. The following brochure is a sample of what Gambit has to offer ~ please feel free to ask questions and chat to your broker about options. As owner operators, we can be flexible and accommodating. Gambit is available for charter in the BVI from November to July each year. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Advertised by DMA Yachting, the breathtaking charter yacht GAMBIT is a 51 ft sailing catamaran. GAMBIT spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by the renowned boatbuilder Lagoon in 2008. A succesful refit was fulfilled in 2021. The well-planned yacht layout features 4 large cabins and easily accommodates up to 8 guests.
GAMBIT is introduced primarily as a sailing catamaran. The central space of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck features a variety of seating areas and that's where most of the meals are served. The tastefully decorated cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. The cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. Multiple portholes provide a connection with the natural world outside.
and a generator.
Accommodation
Gambit offers sleeping accommodations in 3 queen size cabins and 1 twin bunk room (suitable for kids/teens). All offer AC and ensuite head and shower.What is the cabin arrangement of GAMBIT?
- 3 VIP cabins
- 1 Twin cabin
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GAMBIT Charter Price Details
Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
Winter 2024 to 2025 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $22,000 | $23,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Summer 2025 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $22,000 | $23,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Winter 2025 to 2026 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $22,000 | $23,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Price Terms
Inclusive
Inclusive charters are crewed charters with minimum or no additional charges. Provisioning, fuel and crew are included in the price. Additional fees may include diving, premium alcohol, local taxes, or onshore activities. These vary from yacht to yacht, please inquire.GAMBIT Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days | Base Price | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 42,000USD to 54,000USD | 42,000USD to 54,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 21,000USD to 27,000USD | 21,000USD to 27,000USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 10,500USD to 13,500USD | 10,500USD to 13,500USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 21,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 10,500USD |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: USD21,000
High season rate: USD27,000
Gambit is a BVI based yacht currently accepting BVI ports only.
48 hours between charters except between Christmas/New Years.
Gambit also accepts 6 night charters at the pro-rata rate. For charters 5 nights and shorter, please enquire for rates.
Tandem charters are subject to conditions, please enquire
Half Board Rates
Please inquire for rates.
Sleep-aboard
Inquire for availability. Rate is calculated as 1/2 the regular daily rate 7 night min. Discounts do not apply. Non Comm.
GENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for 7 nights 8 days.
Christmas 2025
1 - 6 pax - $30,000
New Year 2025/26
1 - 6 pax - $33,000
7 night minimum.
Christmas charters must end no later than the 27th December. New Years week charters cannot begin earlier than 28th December
Gambit is a BVI based yacht. Permits and fees are included in the BVI only. Other locations fees will be extra.
Please inquire for any delivery fees for "down island" charters.Gambit is a BVI based yacht currently accepting BVI ports only.
48 hours between charters except between Christmas/New Years.
Gambit also accepts 6 night charters at the pro-rata rate. For charters 5 nights and shorter, please enquire for rates.
Tandem charters are subject to conditions, please enquire
Half Board Rates
Please inquire for rates.
Sleep-aboard
Inquire for availability. Rate is calculated as 1/2 the regular daily rate 7 night min. Discounts do not apply. Non Comm.
GENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for 7 nights 8 days.
Christmas 2025
1 - 6 pax - $30,000
New Year 2025/26
1 - 6 pax - $33,000
7 night minimum.
Christmas charters must end no later than the 27th December. New Years week charters cannot begin earlier than 28th December
Gambit is a BVI based yacht. Permits and fees are included in the BVI only. Other locations fees will be extra.
Please inquire for any delivery fees for "down island" charters.
Amenities
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Diving Onboard
- Diving is for CERTIFIED and CURRENT divers only. If divers have not dived within the last 3 years, a refresher course must be done before diving. This can be done through your dive operator or locally by “Rendezvous Diving” with GAMBIT through a BVI Operators.
- Divers are to be in good health, display average fitness and be able to dive independently and unassisted. Any divers suffering from any medical condition that could affect your ability to scuba dive, must get a doctor’s certificate before arrival.
-Guests to rent or bring their own wet suits, specialized gear and dive computers.
- Resort courses (Discover Scuba Diving) are available with local BVI operators, costs are for guests account.
- Extra dives are available with local BVI operators, costs are for guests account.
- Diving is for CERTIFIED and CURRENT divers only. If divers have not dived within the last 3 years, a refresher course must be done before diving. This can be done through your dive operator or locally by “Rendezvous Diving” with GAMBIT through a BVI Operators.
-Guests to rent or bring their own wet suits, specialized gear and dive computers.
- Resort courses (Discover Scuba Diving) are available with local BVI operators, costs are for guests account.
- Extra dives are available with local BVI operators, costs are for guests account.
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Crew Information
Captain: Doug Fairfield
Capt. Doug and Chef Valerie offer the perfect blend of warmth, hospitality and adventure. A husband and wife team from South Africa, with many years combined cruising, travel and charter experience. To date, Doug and Val have successfully completed over 200 charters in the Caribbean making them one of the most experienced charter crew in the region.
Doug holds a Yachtmaster Offshore Qualification, reinforced with many ocean crossings and coastal voyages. Doug started sailing in his mid twenties, based off the east coast of South Africa, where sailing and weather conditions are notoriously unpredictable and the coastline hazardous. Having grown up on the ocean with surfing, free diving, spear fishing, scuba diving, sailing and yacht racing as his main activities; sailing charters was a natural progression for him. Weekends were occupied with local and coastal racing as well as family sailing with the children. In 1995, in pursuit of our joint ambition to travel to remote places, we left on an extended 6 year cruise aboard our 30 foot yacht together with our two children, then 4 and 6 years old. This adventure took us across the Indian Ocean and back to South Africa, and then across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. During our cruising years we explored remote archipelagos, traveled by yacht many miles up the Amazon River, visited new and unique places, experienced diverse cultures and were exposed to many and varied challenges and opportunities. In 2012, the urge to travel again resulted in the acquisition of Katlyn, our first catamaran, and once again we set off across the Atlantic from Cape Town, spending a year en route, before establishing ourselves in the charter industry in the Caribbean. Along the way we have redeveloped our awareness, appreciation and respect for the ocean, the sky and the weather in all its diversity. In 2018, we upgraded and purchased Gambit, our current charter catamaran, and brought her 4500nm from Italy to the Caribbean.
Doug has been an avid adventure, sport enthusiast throughout his life. After several years of service in a special forces airborne unit, he became involved in Skydiving. He is an advanced skydiver with 2500 jumps, competed on a national level and was the chief instructor at his skydive club prior to his involvement with sailing; he is an experienced paraglider, loves scuba and free diving, as well as water and snow skiing and has completed a number of arduous long distance marathons. He is a natural storyteller and entertainer with a great sense of humor, a charismatic and attentive host, willing to go the extra mile to ensure you get the most out of your vacation whilst ensuring your privacy when appropriate.
Val grew up on a vast dairy farm in the Drakensberg farming district of South Africa, and attended boarding school, before qualifying as a private secretary and then a primary school teacher. She traded horse riding and hiking for sailing, and was perfectly positioned to home school the children while cruising. She is a qualified scuba diver, and enjoys snorkeling, skiing and hiking, and living the island life. She takes pride and pleasure in creating inviting spaces through tasteful choice and use of fabrics and decor, and is an accomplished seamstress. This is evident in the decor aboard Gambit. Many years of monohull sailing and galley responsibilities have enabled her to become a competent and creative chef aboard, fine tuned by various short courses in the culinary arts and bolstered with hundreds of satisfied charter guests.
Doug and Val have a passion for traveling and a special affinity for the African bush, it’s wildlife, beauty, solitude and wide open spaces, and have been fortunate to do an extended three month 4x4 camping safari with roof top tent through some of the most unspoiled and rugged areas of Southern Africa. The freedom of traveling without boundaries inspired a six week camper van tour of New Zealand, wild camping without the constraints of official campsites in the winter wonderland of mountains and fjords. During this time we took the opportunity to try our hand at dog sledding, abseiling and caving. We have spent a month touring Sri Lanka traveling by train and staying in local B&B’s, visited Egypt and driven off the beaten track through the Western Desert, camping in the splendor of the White Desert en route. We have driven across the USA and would love to follow this up with a longer RV trip in the not to distant future.
After 17 years of sailing together, we team up on deck to offer you a fun filled sailing vacation, and when the anchor is down, a companionable, relaxed yet attentive atmosphere is created for you to escape your normal routine and create memories which will live with you forever.
We would love the opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you in the BVI, offer you our hospitality aboard Gambit, and show you around some of our lovely anchorages and must see spots that we’ve come to call home.
Crew are fully vaccinated for Covid 19.
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Reviews
Mackie, Bruce, Jenni and Brian
Fondly, Jan, Joel, Kristen, Andrew and Marjan.
The Kirbys
Tom, Sue, Nick and Colette
Frank and Valorie
Rick and Sue
Sarah, Hans, Henry and Colt
Tim and Deanne
Christine and Joe
Rosie and Mark
Laura
Lucia
Steve
Dessie and Jay
Ben and Susan
Hunter & Missy
Tom & Connie
Ann
Tom
Cathy 'the water's cold'
Elena 'the conch fart champion'
Juli 'the silent one'
Lisa 'the how about a night cap one'
Catherine, Teddy, Peter, Hugh and Willa
Louise and Ridge
George and Kathy
Betsy and John
The Schaumburg family
Lori
Sarah
Katie
Bob and Lynell
and a heaven in a wild flower,
hold infinity in the palm of your hand
and eternity in a hour..."
William Blake
This week may be but a grain of sand, but it will stay in our hearts forever. Treasured memories, treasured friends. Thank you for everything.
Mike & Shelia
Richard & Anne-Marie
The Ckarks
Nancy, Glenn, Jess, Ashley, Dan and Owen
Kim and Dave
Bill and Emily
The Sears
Kathy and Rod
Dwight and Sandra
Mike and Cindy
Fondly
The Howards
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Beto, Rafa, Laura, & Pedro
Mike and Lea
Scott and Whitney
Jody and Cheryl
The Pelletier gang
With gratitude,
Matt, Jill, Finn and Rory
Danny and Merilin
Frank and Valorie
Monique and Chris
Teresa and Greg
Karl and Janice
Tom and Dorothy
Carolyn and Don
Seriously you provided our family an awesome time and were very accommodating given 4 generations! Until next time keep your wind at your back and sun on your faced keep smiling, you have created an amazing lifestyle
Your 3rd mate
James
Tracy
Pat
Val, every meal was so wonderful, I don't know how you do it so consistently! Doug, thank you for safe passage and sharing your military experiences. Best of luck with the new truck! God bless you always and congratulations on the upcoming wedding
Gary
Love Tom and Julie
Rick and Susan
We enjoyed and appreciated being dropped into so many great spots for our swims and fish watching - and good discussions on the 'State of the State'
Tom and Jackie
What a great trip. You are wonderful hosts. The meals were excellent and your friendliness and professionalism is much appreciated. It is a bonus when I learn little things along the way and I picked up some useful tips. Thank you
Tim and Kathy
We had no idea what this trip was going to show and teach us. It has exceeded our expectations. Your kindness will never be forgotten - thank you! Food waste notch every single day - Val you are fantastic. Meals, planning, activities were absolutely outstanding. You both are gracious hosts. If my toenail floats up on shore and you find it, just leave it!
Hoota and Jeanette
Thanks for everything.
Maria and Rob
What an amazing experience... the perfect five days! Dan and I loved every single moment! You both are exceptional as charter crew but mostly as the most welcoming and fascinating people I have ever known. I'd love to have this experience again! ~ Dan and Alexa
LOVED IT!!!
thank you Doug and Val for showing us the hidden wonders of the wind and sail. It is with heavy hearts that we leave you both and the beauty of the Virgin Islands that you showed us. But we take amazing memories and lessons home with us, as well as the possibility of being guests on Gambit once more. It was a Spring Break for the books ~ Devin, Linda, Jason, Nico, David & Robin
All our thanks
Dan and Alexa
As Michele said.... thanks so much!!! What a wonderful week with wonderful hosts. A great captain, fantastic chef... just a wonderful time ~ Peter and Elizabeth
Yes Doug and Val, Jim and I feel like we've gained two wonderful friends. You really made our week comfortable, fun, adventurous and the food was superb. Thank you friends ~ Jim & Lynne
Doug and Val, thank you for an amazing time. Val, thank you for all the wonderful food and stories. Doug, thank you for getting me to go snorkel and taking us to the wonderful hidden pool. I believe I will snorkel again! ~ Dale and Dan
IT WAS AN AMAZING TRIP - TRULY AMAZING! Always the food - it couldn't be better. The dives....so much fun for the gang. Anegada was unbelievable! The beaches and swimming so enjoyable. but the best of all is the two of you! Your are perfect hosts. We love you so much and thank you for being such a fun part of our family. some of the best memories. We can't wait until next time ~ Don, Vickey & the gang
So happy to have spent more time with you and Gambit. We talked about the trip before this one for years with great affection and now we have more wonderful memories to share with our friends and family. We hope that you guys will always be our friends and that you feel like members of our family too. Until we meet again, safe travels and full sails ~ Randy & Carol
Thank you so much for welcoming us so warmly onto your boat and home. We felt comfortable and immediately at home, like old friends united. Cheers to you both, esp Val and her amazing food! Thanks again ~ Randi & Micah
Thank you so much for a wonderful trip that I will never forget. Val, your cooking and our astronomy lesson, and Doug, I hope you think of our family when you grab ice from your newly named machine Delilah. I hold you both dearly in my heart ~ Georgia
Well, UNBELIEVABLE, is the best way to describe these last 9 days! For our 1st sailing trip we couldn't have scripted a better time, a better crew, a better experience with all of us, and it is because of you two. As Louie from Casablanca said to Humphrey Bogart "this is the start to a beautiful friendship". We hope our paths cross again very soon. Cheers, God Bless and see you at the next port of call! Billy aka 'the chum"
Val and Doug - you two have managed to create the perfect combination for a perfect getaway. Your enthusiasm, zest and love for what you do energized us all. I'll be pinching myself when I get home, thinking was it all a dream? Thank you for bringing this dream to life. Love you both and hope to see you in Oregon ~ Anne
Val and Doug ~ difficult to find words to express how wonderful our vacation has been. Many thanks for your warm hospitality, delicious meals and all your kindness 24/7. To be among special friends and the best hosts created memories of a lifetime. Thanks again - til we meet again ~ Cynthia & Jon
To our friends Doug and Val ~ such a privilege to spend 9 days laughing and living with you in your home Gambit. Everything about the vessel speaks of your ingenuity, your creativity and can-do spirit. We're grateful for all your hospitality, good cheer, guidance and companionship. May the two of you always keep expanding your horizons, chasing your dreams, living a big life, and loving the people around you. We can't wait to hear the latest chapters when we meet again ~ Carl and Kim
I'm so glad we made it onto Gambit after a year delay with Covid; well worth the wait. Thank you for a fabulous sail and your wonderful hospitality from your gourmet meals, interesting stories and diving expertise. And thank you for the special anniversary cake for my parents 50th ~ that was a lovely surprise! Memories were made that will last a lifetime ~ Karah
We have been so fortunate to have you as hosts on the amazing vacation. We could not have had a better experience that you provided for us. This has truly been a once in a lifetime that my family and I will definitely remember and treasure ~ Eric
I was a bit hesitant about spending a week on a boat with eight people. It was amazing though. Val and Doug made the trip so special - the food, friendship and great sailing. Lifetime experience for sure ~
It was a trip of a lifetime! Val and Doug, you could not have been sweeter or more accommodating. You have a wealth of knowledge about the area and we enjoyed the charter so much ~ Tom & Janice
This week has been truly amazing! We have had the best time getting to know you both. the food was sensational, as were the sights. Thanks so much for your hospitality ~ Michael & Jodi
Thank you so much for the most amazing trip ever! thank you Val for the most delicious meals and for catering to my picky food requests. Thanks Doug for your inspiring stories and finding the most incredible places on the islands to explore. This was an unforgettable trip that we hope to experience again ~ Maggie & Carter
Well we're completing our 2nd trip of a lifetime with you! It's nice to know we have another family on the other side of the world - I have a feeling you haven't seen the last of us!! ~ Felicity, Leo & Claudia
It was our 3rd BVI trip. All have been memorable but you went above and beyond. Believe me when I say we noticed all the 'behind-the-scenes' hard work and 'extras'. Doug, thank you for getting me out of my comfort zone and taking me diving ~ Robert, Joseph, Reggie & Wendy
Thank you for everything you did for us and for being such amazing hosts. We all had a fantastic time and will cherish all the memories. It was truly an honor to meet you and hopefully we will see each other again in the near future. All the very best to you! - Mike and Lynn
Thank you for a wonderful, wonderful, tremendous charter! It was a challenge to get here (1 year delayed)but well worth the wait. So fun to stay at anchorages that we have never seen before - thank you for that! We can't wait for our next charter with you..... Grenadines?? Susan & Ray
From two non boat people, we had an amazing time. We can not say enough about our fantastic charter. The food, hospitality, knowledge of the area and everything else, truly spectacular. Thank you for an awesome trip of a lifetime - Tracy and Chris
I have enjoyed getting to spend these nine days with you. Thank you so much for the stories and laughs. Doug, I appreciate the time taken to take us on dives, and Val for the chats and amazing food. You two are one of a kind and such a joy to be around, thank you so much for allowing us into your home - Andy
They are the ultimate hosts/experts to host a yacht vacation. Their easy warm style, great conversation and communication, sense of humor, world travel experience, nautical knowledge, bartending and culinary skills were all truly exceptional and exceeded our expectations. My family was just blown away every day of this trip.
Doug did a great job manuevering bad weather and managed to find the perfect and interesting anchorages every single day. He's happy to share his marine knowledge both above and below sea level and always has a great story to tell. What an interesting guy! We could have talked with him non-stop for weeks!
Val is a gem. While she comes across as quiet and unassuming, she was quick to get in on our family jokes and humor and truly helped take things to a whole other level that our gang will not soon forget. She works hard in the tiniest galley preparing thoughtful, well presented gourment food without it being too fancy. It was a real treat to be surprised everyday with the question and answer of "Gee.....What do you think she's making for lunch or dinner?" My family and I are real foodies and truly appreciated the labor of love she put into each meal. The whole food and dining experience was simply sophisticated and far exceeded our expectations.
I could go on and on raving about this trip. Simply a perfect 10. We can't wait to sail with Doug and Val again, and thanks for your terrific guidance and answering my dozens of questions. It was the most memorable birthday for me! ~ Marc
What a fabulous & unforgettable trip ~ certainly made turning "60" a lot easier. We will treasure the memories we've made until we meet again! Much love, Myriam, Marc, Max, Mara, Stuie & Judy
You guys were the most fun ever - both are you are now part of the memories that will last forever ~ Stuie
Leaving Gambit this morning after 8 nights aboard being spoiled by the best hosts ever: Doug & Val. Took hundreds of pictures with my brother, Raymond who invited me all the way from London! ~ Joyce
Thank you so much for sharing with us. Sharing your love of this place, sharing your kindness and laughter and sharing these memories ~ Mick and Rhonda
The only problem on Gambit is the time passes too quickly. We loved every speedy, sun filled minute. Thank you for another week of extraordinary hospitality, laughs, puzzles, delicious food, and left, right, centre. Much love until next time ~ Frank and Meg
I had the best snorkel trip I have ever done, at The Indians! The water was beautiful and so is the boat. Thank you so much Gambit. We come from Sioux Falls and we don't get this kind of weather ...it is amazing. PS - Thank you Gambit Santa for the Christmas presents
Thank you so much for spending your Christmas with us. Thanks for the amazing activities we've done.Thank you for the outstanding food. Thanks for treating us like family
Food fantastic, route amazing, crew ...was the bonding feature!!! ~ Ed
Soooo many thanks. Now back to life in the rat race …….. may our wakes cross again !!!
E.W. and Family
This 2nd vacation with the tow of you and Gambit has been simply marvelous. We always feel welcome and cared for every single minute. Your desire to make our experiences personal and fun were apparent and appreciated. Thank you for being you! Until we meet again.... ~ Mark and Cheryl
You two sure make things look easy! However, we know the work you do is far from easy! You truly have made this week in the Grenadines the trip of a lifetime. We have made so many memories and experienced new things (scuba diving) thanks to you. Thank you for teaching us to truly enjoy life and to take the opportunity to do new things. We will see you both soon ~ Dory and Josh
Cruising through the BVI's was a truly wonderful experience especially having you to take such good care of us. Your warmth and genuine interest in making sure we were never left wanting for a single thing was very much noted and appreciated! Val - the food! On my, you can create wonders in that kitchen! I'm still thinking of the grilled tuna! Captain 'Ron' - you managed to keep one step ahead of us with the beer and wine cooler - not an easy feat with us Canadians. Until we meet again... - Kim
Thank you Val and Doug for your heart-felt hospitality. So many great memories with our buddies and with you. Great boat, great food, thank you so much - Karen & Lonnie
- Thank you so much for the amazing food, the amazing dives (loved seeing the sharks!), and the amazing birthday cake. We enjoyed the jokes and learning new games. Thank you for opening up your home to us - we cannot thank you enough for going above and beyond!
***Thank you so much for an amazing vacation. Getting to know you and meeting your children was a treat. Thank you for all the great memories.
***Thank you for such a fantastic charter. The wake boarding, snorkeling and sightseeing were beyond my expectations. But most of all the food was out of this world. I can't wait to sail with you again.
***Thank you both so much 4 your hospitality and having so much fun with us. We won't forget y'all.
The meals were truly restaurant quality-delicious and beautifully presented - with wines to compliment. Afternoon cocktails would appear miraculously after a day of snorkeling and exploring little bays and coves.
But by far the best part of chartering Gambit was the wonderful duo of captain/first mate- Doug and Val. Two fine sailors and hosts who really care about the sort of vacation their guests have.
They listened to our needs and wants and tailored the most wonderful week of watery fun filled activities and sights- knowing that we wanted to do nothing more than relax with our families and have lots of new experiences.
They planned each day with us the night before - and gave us the time to do nothing if that's what we wanted - plus their stories of life on the sea were entrancing and we shared many a laugh with these wonderfully easy going South Africans.
My family and I would vacation on the Gambit again - and plan to !
100 times wiser - thanks to Doug
and 100 000 times happier - thanks to you both!
This was our best vacation ever! Thank you so so much for all your care and attention, love and laughter, and friendship during our vacation. You helped us make memories we will never forget!
Thank you for always going the extra mile, like taking me to the Belgium soccer game, teaching me new card games, and overall giving me an amazing time - Emily
Doug and Val - fate brought us together for our very first visit to the BVI. We are blessed to come away from this trip knowing you as 'crew' but as friends too. We wish you the very best - you have your life priorities in perfect alignment. Until we meet again - the Bergmans
It was providence that brought you to us....a perfect combination for fun and relaxation. We had a great week with fabulous food and wonderful snorkeling. Thank you so much for EVERYTHING!! - the Richards
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us for the week! We had such an amazing trip. Our kids are already asking us to plan our next trip - Kristie & Andy
This was an amazing trip! Thanks for the hospitality and being so sweet and patient with the girls! Your boat is so beautiful! - Stephanie & Bill
I had an absolutely amazing time, the best trip ever! Mrs Val was the best cook and thank you for teaching us Rummikub. And thank you Doug for teaching us card tricks and all the other cool stuff about the islands, water and more! And for having so much fun with us! This trip was AWESOME, I will never forget it! - Bailey
When we thought about returning to Katlyn in March 2017 to explore the new area Doug and Val are sailing - the BVIs - we all agreed that this time we'd have to stay longer and hence booked without a minute of hesitation a two-weeks cruise with them. And again, and even more, we felt at home the moment Doug picked us up at the airport. Again, we spent the most wonderful and relaxed days on board - being active with swimming, snorkling, stand-up paddling and going for hikes, but also being lazy on board, having drinks together and of course enjoying again all the awesome meals that lovely Val prepared for us. We loved to sit together in the evenings to chat and listen to the stories Doug and Val could tell from their long sailing and travelling experience and truly felt like staying with friends. After two weeks it was even harder to say goodbye than the first time, but we'll always cherish the wonderful memories of this amazing time and keep all of it deep in our hearts.
Sailing the Caribbean with Doug and Val is a great holiday experience that is impossible to match!
As an almost full-time traveler, this has been a trip of a lifetime for me! It was made so by the excellent personalities of the crew - Val and Doug Fairfield. They are self motivated to make your charter a very successful one! You cannot find better people to work with!
Doug emphasizes safety measures, leads various hikes, and keeps up on various ships maintenance work. Val's meals are done from scratch and are very tasty. The boat is in outstanding shape.
We boarded your beautiful Katlyn as strangers and instantly became friends and family! We are so thankful God chose for our paths to cross! You are both beautiful and there are no words to express our thanks for such an incredible vacation. You exceeded our expectations in every way! Please keep in touch!
Where to begin?! Thank you both for everything. So much thought and consideration was put towards making sure our trip was perfect. We can’t thank you enough for the ‘hands on’ experience. The sailing, snorkeling, the food and overall hospitality was top notch. As a stated in our thank you card to you both, we thank you for the wonderful family memories that will last a lifetime. Please contact us should you ever be in our state. You always have a place to stay. Hugs
Thank you for making our 50th Wedding Anniversary so amazing! Katlyn is such a special boat and we will always remember our time with you. From quiet times to sundowners and Val’s amazing meals – all I can say is WOW! We loved watching your teamwork, Captain Doug and Val’s skills at guiding us to a buoy. Please come to south Carolina – free golf! ~ Ray and Pam
“Beautiful waters, great sailing days, super snorkeling, baths, bubbly pool, 5 star breakfast, lunch and dinners, snacks, refreshing drinks, sweet Katlyn, and the manner in which you served us….all well beyond measure!! And yet you offered us even more! Your love for your country, the love of your family, your desire to treat all with dignity and honor, and the obvious commitment, respect and love for each other! We feel fortunate and blessed to have crossed paths with you two! Our hope is to see you again. If you are ever near Texas…..(golf included)! ~ Nawanda and Dean
Incredible sights, amazing memories and 10lbs extra…..all this we gained on this trip! Thank you so much for your hospitality! Your yacht is delightful, your stories were so entertaining, and the food superb! Always remember the tramps on the tramp and the horse on the bow! We will never forget the great times we had on this trip and look forward to doing it again in the Grenadines someday soon!
Dana – The tramp on the tramp
Jesselyn – The best hooker (buoy!) on the tramp
Chris – The Horse
Andrea – the one who didn’t know a lamb was a sheep
Words cannot begin to express what a beautiful, marvelous time we had aboard Katlyn! Despite rough seas, lost airline luggage and the appearance of ‘Murphy’ a few times, you made our voyage unforgettable! The food was superb (thank you Val), the drinks were always flowing (thank you Doug). Our conversations meant a lot – you are truly the models for the best hostess and captain – I am sure you taught your 2 beautiful children the same. I am happy we shared our card games – that was such fun! Thank you, God bless you both and your family – have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – I am sure we will be back ~ Bob and Rose
Amazing trip! It was a time to remember for sure! I loved the stories you guys have. You are amazing people and I am positive you will have a delightful life counting backwards from 80. Thank you for introducing me to new foods and drinks, and completely superb places like the pools. I learned a lot within these few short days and experienced such beautiful things with great people. Thank you so so much ~ Jordan
All of us were for the first time on a catamaran cruise and for the first time in the Caribbean when we first boarded Katlyn in April 2015 - and we were completely and utterly overwhelmed. Not only by the outstanding natural beauty of the Grenadine islands, but also by the kind, personal and in every respect exceptional hospitality of our lovely hosts Doug and Val, who made us feel at home from the very first minute and made every day another day in paradise! Each day, Doug untiringly selected most beautiful islands and beaches for us to explore, took us to mindblowing snorkling spots (we'll never, never forget Tobago Cays!), and Val spoiled us with the most amazing meals she produced with a lot of love and creativity in the tiny galley on board Katlyn.
The week we spent on board exceeded all (already high) expectations, and we were literally in tears when we had to leave much too soon.
The Sharbroughs.