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VENTANA Yacht Description

This beautiful 2018 Lagoon 520 offers five queen cabins each with private ensuite baths including electric heads, vanity and separate showers. Cabins and boat offer wonderful natural lighting and great ventilation plus fully air-conditioned depending on guests desires. The salon will seat up to 10 guests in comfort for lounging or dining. Ventana's exterior offers alfresco dining for up to 10 guests, top deck seating and lounge area in front of helm plus forward lower deck lounge area behind trampolines. With numerous lounging areas, there is plenty of space for gathering as a group or finding a private place for one or two to relax.

TOYS: 3 Stand Up Paddle Boards, Snorkeling Gear, Floating Mats, 1 Kneeboard, 1 Wakeboard, 1 Subwing, 1 Scurfer, 1 Surfboard, 3 Fishing Rods, & Onshore Games.

DIVING: Offered via rendezvous only

Offered by DMA Yachting, the breathtaking charter yacht VENTANA is a 52 ft sailing catamaran. VENTANA spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by the renowned boatbuilder Lagoon in 2018. The spacious yacht layout features 5 generous cabins and comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests.

VENTANA is offered primarily as a sailing catamaran. The central space of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is generous, with a prominent dining and seating area 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 offer designer mattrace beds and feature ensuite bathrooms. Multiple portholes connect you with the outside world.

The sailboat features Twin 75HP diesels 11 Kw generator engines and a generator.

Accommodation

Cabins and boat offer wonderful natural lighting and great ventilation. The boat is fully air-conditioned, and each cabin can adjust the air-conditioning individually for optimal guest comfort.

5 guest queen cabins each with private en-suite electric head, vanity and separate shower. Crew have separate twin bunk cabin and private head. Entire yacht is full air-conditioned for client comfort.

All heads are fresh water flush. Both forward heads have shower stalls, midship starboard head is a wet head, aft port cabin is a shower stall and aft starboard is a half-wet head (vanity is outside shower with toilet in shower area.

Salon offers lounge/formal dining area in addition to aft deck alfresco dining.

Top fly-bridge offers seating and lounge area with 360 degree view. There is also a lounge area forward behind the large trampolines.

What is the cabin arrangement of VENTANA?

5 VIP cabins
1 Twin cabin

VENTANA

Weekly price:
$28,200 - $33,500

Low Season | High Season
Length: 52'
# of Guests: 10
# of Cabins: 5
# of Crew: 2
Builder: Lagoon
Consumption: 3 US Gall/Hr
Cruising Speed: 8
Max. Speed: 12
Built Year: 2018

VENTANA 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 2022 to 2023	$28,500	$29,000	$29,500	$30,000	$30,500	$31,000	$31,500	$32,500	$33,500	$0	$0
Summer 2023	$28,500	$29,000	$29,500	$30,000	$30,500	$31,000	$31,500	$32,500	$33,500	$0	$0
Winter 2023 to 2024	$30,000	$30,500	$31,000	$31,500	$32,000	$32,500	$33,000	$34,000	$35,000	$0	$0
Summer 2024	$30,000	$30,500	$31,000	$31,500	$32,000	$32,500	$33,000	$34,000	$35,000	$0	$0

VENTANA Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days	Base Price	APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)	Total	Note
14 day charter	56,400$ to 67,000$	11,280$ to 20,100$	67,680$ to 87,100$	Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter	28,200$ to 33,500$	5,640$ to 10,050$	33,840$ to 43,550$	Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter	14,100$ to 16,750$	2,820$ to 5,025$	16,920$ to 21,775$	The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 28,200$ / 6 * 3 days = 14,100$

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: $28,200

High season rate: $33,500

CURRENT SPECIAL: Charters booked and completed on VENTANA between now and July 31st, 2023 will receive a 20% reduction off of the current charter rate. For the discount to apply, the charter must have a minimum of 5 nights.

This vessel is legal to conduct charters in the BVI

Preferred pick up is St. Thomas. BVI pick ups are possible but limited to 7 per season.

GENERAL NOTES:
LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 inquire for less

BVI PORT FEE: B.V.I. customs and cruising permit fees are included in the rate.

HALF-BOARD OPTION:
7 nights ($150 off per person) - Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners aboard - with all other meals to be taken ashore at client expense
2@$28,200 3@$28,550 4@$28,900 5@$29,250 6@$29,600 7@$29,950 8@$30,300 9@$31,150 10@$32,000

LOCAL FARE OPTION:
7 nights ($75 off per person) - Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@$28,350 3@$28,775 4@$29,200 5@$29,625 6@$30,050 7@$30,475 8@$30,900 9@$31,825 10@$32,750

SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks.

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum, VIRGIN ISLANDS
CHRISTMAS 2023: 1-10 pax $44,000 end by 12/26
NEW YEARS 2023: 1-10 pax $44,000 12/27 start or later

**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**

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CURRENT SPECIAL: Charters booked and completed on VENTANA between now and July 31st, 2023 will receive a 20% reduction off of the current charter rate. For the discount to apply, the charter must have a minimum of 5 nights.

This vessel is legal to conduct charters in the BVI

Preferred pick up is St. Thomas. BVI pick ups are possible but limited to 7 per season.

GENERAL NOTES:
LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 inquire for less

BVI PORT FEE: B.V.I. customs and cruising permit fees are included in the rate.

HALF-BOARD OPTION:
7 nights ($150 off per person) - Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners aboard - with all other meals to be taken ashore at client expense
2@$28,200 3@$28,550 4@$28,900 5@$29,250 6@$29,600 7@$29,950 8@$30,300 9@$31,150 10@$32,000

LOCAL FARE OPTION:
7 nights ($75 off per person) - Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@$28,350 3@$28,775 4@$29,200 5@$29,625 6@$30,050 7@$30,475 8@$30,900 9@$31,825 10@$32,750

SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks.

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum, VIRGIN ISLANDS
CHRISTMAS 2023: 1-10 pax $44,000 end by 12/26
NEW YEARS 2023: 1-10 pax $44,000 12/27 start or later

**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**

Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
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Price Terms

Inclusive

VENTANA Yacht Charter Locations

Summer Season

Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI/USVI)

USVI

BVI

Winter Season

Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI/USVI)

USVI

BVI

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes

Salon Tv: No

Sat Tv: No

Multimedia System: Yes

Nude: Yes

Books: No

Crew Pets: No

Pet Type: None

Guest Pets: No

Camcorder: Yes

Number Dine In: 8

Water Maker: 30GPH

Water Capacity: 220

Ice Maker: Yes

Number Of Dvds: Yes

Number Of Cds: iPod

Board Games: Yes

Sun Awning: No

Bimini: Yes

Special Diets: Yes

Kosher: No

Bbq: Yes

Gay Charters: Yes

YachtNudeCharters: Yes

Hairdryers: Yes

Number Of Port Hatches: Lots

Smoking: Aft scoop steps only

Crew Smokes: No

Children Ok: Yes

Minimum Child Age: None

Generator: 21.5 Kw

Inverter: Yes

Voltages: 110v/220v

Hammock: No

Windscoops: No

Specifications

Tube:

Guests: 10

Maxspeed: 12

Draft: 5

Cruising Speed: 8

Helipad: No

Ac: Full

Ac Night:

Built: 2018

Turnaround: 48 hrs, Inquire for 24

Cabins: 5

King:

Queen: 5

Double:

Single:

Twin: 1

Pullman:

Showers: 6

Basins: 6

Heads:

Electric Heads: 6

Jacuzzi: No

Features

BBQ: Yes

AC: Full

Generator: 21.5 Kw

Internet: Onboard WIFI

Cruising Speed: 8

Max Speed: 12

Layout

More Specifications

Flag: USA

Homeport: St. Thomas, USVI

Resort Course:

Yacht Permit: 1

Yacht License: 1

Yacht Mca: 0

Yacht Insurance: MHG - London Marine

Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Air Compressor: Not Onboard

Scuba On Board: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Fishing

Fishing Gear:

Fishing Gear Type: 2 Trolling and 1 Casting

Rods: 1

Deep Sea Fishing: No

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:

Reusable Bottles:

Other Green Efforts: Eco-friendly cleaning products. Limited use of paper products. Chef purchased organic or locally grown products when available.

Water Sports

Dinghy Size: 12ft RIB center console

Kayaks 1 Pax: No

Kayaks 2 Pax: No

Dinghy Hp: 40hp

Floating Mats:

Dinghy Pax: 6

Swim Platform: Scoop steps

Water Skis Adult: No

Boarding Ladder: Off scoops

Water Skis Kids: No

Sailing Dinghy: No

Jet Skis: No

Beach Games:

Wave Runners: No

Kneeboard: No

Windsurfer: No

Snorkel Gear:

Underwater Camera:

Scurfer: 1

Underwater Video:

Wake Board:

Paddleboard: 2

Seabob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Other Entertainment

Onboard WiFi limited, no streaming please.

Crew

Crew Information

Captain

Chef/First Mate

Captain: Rob Hyson

Rob Hyson
Captain Rob Hyson was born and raised in a small coastal town in Maine and as such spent a large portion of his youth on the water, on small fishing boats sailing schooners and everything in between. After graduation high school Rob served in the US Marine Corps as a presidential guard in Washington DC and at Camp David. Soon after ending his service in the Marine corps Rob moved to The Great Lakes area where his love for sailing was born. When Rob moved to his home state of Maine again he bought, and completely refit a Pearson sailing yacht and sailed her all over the New England coast until he decided to find warmer weather and sailed south the the US Virgin Islands. Where he cruised for a year before deciding to turn his love for the ocean and sailing into a career. Now Rob spends his days on the water and even gets paid to do it. He is truly happy to be “living the dream”

Jeremiah Buck
I am a professional chef with over 8 years of culinary experience; specializing in fine dining, artesian baking, and high-quality barista work. Learning a variety of cuisines, techniques and creating new dishes which guests of all types can enjoy, is a lifelong passion of mine. Running a clean and safe kitchen with a focus on guest needs, dietary restrictions, food safety as well as accommodating personal preferences has always been a high priority for me.

Reviews

VENTANA

November 2022

Thank you so much to Captain Tim and Chef Jason for making our bucket list vacation sailing through the Virgin Islands a trip we will remember and cherish forever. The week was the perfect combination of relaxation and action as we cruised our way from Maho Bay snorkeling with the sea turtles, to Jos Van Dyke enjoying sunset and painkillers at Soggy Dollar Bar, to the rum distillery and sunset at Cane Garden Bay in Tortola, the Baths and dinner at Saba Rock on Virgin Grande, snorkeling and rum tasting at Cooper Island, a private bonfire on Thanksgiving night at Salt Island, snorkeling The Indians and Caves at Norman Island, Willy T’s at Norman Island jumping from the top deck, ending with a final night at Caneel Bay and dinner in town at Cruz Bay, St. John. It was an amazing week, and Captain Tim knew just the places to go to make it so memorable for our family of 10, ranging in age from 7 to 70. Chef Jason crushed the meals for our family, dealing with food allergies and picky kids! Every single meal was amazing, and he even prepared a full Thanksgiving feast on the Ventana! We enjoyed hearing their stories and learning the history of the islands as we sailed past, saw many sea turtles and dolphins from the boat, and enjoyed evenings of charades, guitar playing by Captain Tim, and Tim & Jason taught us a new card game (31) that kept even the kids up past midnight in intense competition! We loved our time on the beautiful catamaran, Ventana, and have gained two new friends that we look forward to sailing with again!

VENTANA

November 2022

I just wanted to drop a note to tell you what a great job Tim Montgomery and Jason McKay did for our group in our BVI trip recently. We were thrown a curve ball the week befor we set sail with no air conditioning on the boat. We had some hesitancy abouthe trip but decided to go. Tim and Jason had multiple fans in each for us and did a great job making us forget all about it!

We vacation as a group almost every year. Tim and jason made this trip especially memorable with their professionalism, great personalities and outstanding service. The trips to each island were fun, the food was incredible and the service was first class.

VENTANA

June 2022

My family sailed with another family on the Ventana for one week in the USVI. Michelle with Epic was fantastic throughout the selection and planning process and her insight was invaluable and much appreciated. We will work with her again and have already recommended her to other friends. The Ventana is a Lagoon 52 foot catamaran and the boat was perfect for our group. I can’t say enough good things about Captain Kennon and Chef Stephanie. From the food and beverages to the service and itinerary, it was all phenomenal and we felt completely pampered for the entire trip. They worked tirelessly so that we could relax, adventure and truly enjoy our time on vacation. We commented that it seemed not just a job for them but a true joy for them to ensure that we were happy and having fun. We would love to sail with them again!

VENTANA

April 2022

Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes!
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes. The crew was great! Kennon and Stephanie are awesome. We couldn’t have a better crew. We had both kids an adults. And everyone would say they are the best!
Was the food good and well presented?
Yes. It was delicious. You will not go hungry. Everything was made from scratch. We ate like kings and queens. We had a couple picky eater and one with a food allergy. The chief accommodated for everyone.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Cannot say enough good things. They were great.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Loved it. Each stop had something different but still beautiful

VENTANA

February 2022

Kennon and Stephanie,

It has been absolutely fantastic from the minute we met to the day of departure! Hope to see you again soon, love and hugs! We can’t thank you enough for your hospitality!

VENTANA

February 2022

Kennon and Stephanie,

This trip has exceeded expectations on every level. The boat is beautiful and the islands and water are spectacular but the crew of Kennon and Stephanie is what topped the charts! They are amazing taking care of every need, want and thought – they listen and try to do What they can to make the trip perfect and he succeeded at every turn. This was a special trip for Bob and Norma and it became a trip of a lifetime for all of us. We are forever grateful and this will stay in our memories forever!

VENTANA

February 2022

They far exceeded expectations! These guys are truly professionals. We wanted far nothing for the entire trip, are made return, and what a great group…who knew it would turn out so well! Love, love, loved every minute. Look forward to our next excursion with Kennon and Steph friends for life! Mi casa es su casa!!

VENTANA

February 2022

Kennon and Stephanie,

We have had a great time, made new friends and have totally relaxed and enjoyed ourselves for services impeccable so appreciated. The crew any the accommodations are beyond exceptional and will be highly recommended! You know have friends in Western Colorado!

VENTANA

February 2022

Kennon and Stephanie,

This vacation will be tough to beat and will set a high bar for the future. The crew Kennon and Stephanie were amazing with the service, food and keeping the whole group entertained. There was so much do from games, water activities, relaxing and lots of firsts for all of her family. Thanks so much and we will be back!

VENTANA

February 2022

Y’all’s hospitality has given me the most cherish-able memories to last throughout my life. The food and drinks succeeded my expectations. I will be returning without the drink cloud next time. No algae bloom on rainy days.

VENTANA

February 2022

Kennon and Stephanie,

Thank you for exceeding expectations on every level. This bucket list trip was almost never happened was so many obstacles thrown away. We were positively thrilled when we actually stepped on board Ventana. And the thrills, surprises, and moments never stopped after we landed. Thank you Stephanie Kevin for everything. You are the best crew we could have asked for. Everything was outstanding! Meals were five star. Experience was six star! Hugs!

VENTANA

February 2022

1. Crew Friendliness: TOP-NOTCH
2. Crew Knowledge: TOP-NOTCH
3. Quality of Service: TOP-NOTCH
4. The Professionalism of Crew: TOP-NOTCH
5. Value of the Cost + Expenses Charter: JUST RIGHT
6. On-Board Cuisine: AMAZING
7. Destination / Location: BEST THAT COULD BE DONE
8. Water-Sports: PERHAPS ADD A KAYAK
9. Overall Satisfaction: EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS

What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation? WHO COULD NARROW DOWN TO ONE? LAUGHING ON A RAINY DAY EXCURSION, UNEXPECTED AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE, SURPRISES FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER, WATCHING THE SEA ANIMALS FROM BOAT AT NIGHT

VENTANA

February 2022

I love their time on the Ventana! We have made so many great memories that will always carry with us! Our favorite memories were seeing a starfish while on the subwing, feeding scraps to the remora, snorkeling with Stephanie, all the food! Floating on the ring of love, and all the laughs!

VENTANA

February 2022

Thank you Stephanie and Kennon! Beside the highlight up the trip would be the boat – but two of you in your hospitality, kindness, took experience to another level. Thanks for making us feel so welcome – teaching us, and laughing with us! Thank you for a great week of fun and incredible food. Hopefully our paths will cross again! You are always welcome in Colorado!

VENTANA

February 2022

100% exceeded our expectations! Kennon and Stephanie were well above call of duty to accommodate our every need! Our favorite memories were snorkeling, paddleboards, sailing, whale watching, sunsets from the flybridge… everything!

VENTANA

January 2022

I imagine it’s tripping fabulous but I never dreamt of how amazing it would actually be. Stephanie and Kennon seemed to anticipate every need and fill it! I felt like a rockstar on my very own yard. Thanks for the super great food and drinks and warm friendly hospitality. And for saving my hat!

VENTANA

January 2022

We completely enjoyed every aspect of this amazing trip. Or expectations were more than expected in every way. Stephanie treat us to gourmet meals every day. I don’t think that any of us have ever eaten so well. Kennon was a fabulous continent host. Our drinks were never empty and his positive attitude started and ended every day with a smile. We thank you so much for your incredible hospitality!

VENTANA

January 2022

We can’t thank you enough for your hostility and amazing food. The ladies loved all of the water sports and every spot you chose was perfect. Best New Year’s Eve and day ever! We look forward to returning!

VENTANA

January 2022

Thank you for an amazing family vacation! Your hospitality was unbelievable over-the-top every single day! Stephanie, the snacks and meals were absolutely wow! It was fun to sit down and wait to see what you have prepared for us, you truly have an art and passion for cooking! Thank you both for everything. So hope to travel with you again in the future!

VENTANA

November 2021

We hope you enjoyed your charter! We would really appreciate it if you would take a moment to complete this form. Naturally we hope that everything was perfect, but we also would like to know if there were any (small) problems. All comments are helpful!
When you arrived, your first impression of the yacht was:
Simultaneous impressions:
1. Wait, we didn’t rent David Geffen’s boat? Shoot, that was a miss.
2. Wow, the photos really do look like the boat; these rooms are great!
3. Holy moly, there’s an inflatable flamingo on board with us.
4. Who cares about unpacking and getting settled; this shrimp salad thing is everything we want
right now for lunch!
What did you think about your accommodation? Cabins, beds, bathrooms:
The accommodations were really comfortable. If there were questions about how things worked in the cabins/bathrooms, the crew showed us. There were lots of nooks and crannies to stash things, which was awesome.
Salon, cockpit, deck space:
These spaces were great, but we spent nearly all waking hours outside and didn’t use the salon or cockpit areas. As expected, we really had to cram in at meals since the deck table isn’t made to sit 10 -- but no one minded at all.
Was the boat kept clean during your charter (your cabins, the bathrooms/heads, your towels, bedding, the cockpit, the galley)?
Yep, it was kept very clean. We could have done without the mid week linens change -- none of us change that stuff out at home in under one week, and we didn’t see the need to do it while on vacation either. It felt like it made unnecessary work for Kennon and Stehpanie!
Did you miss anything on board?
Not sure what this question is actually asking, but we wish we made time for and/or stayed up to karaoke at least once. We also didn’t get a chance for Kennon to play his mandolin.
What did you enjoy the most on board?
The many places to hangout on the boat. Any beverage available at any time, for any mood.
Please describe your Captain (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)
Kennon is wise beyond his years, and we felt like we were capable, experienced hands. He made sure all things water were as easy, quick, comfortable, and safe as we could want -- whether we were sailing, on the tender, going for a swim/snorkel, or hanging out in the water around the boat. Kennon was also incredibly service oriented and never let more than a 20 min go by without asking if anyone needed anything. Additionally, he had a deep bench of dad jokes, and was workshopping more, which kept people laughing.
What do you think about your itinerary, the places and bays you visited and the activities you have done?
Outside of two dive days we had pre-planned, we mostly made it up as we went along. We were consulted about options for every available choice (though we tried to get Kennon to make the choice a lot of the times), and as a result our group was super happy with everything we did.
Please describe your chef (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)
Stephanie is a complete professional with command over all essential things for the boat life. In addition to her aptitude with cooking, sailing/driving the boat/tender, and all things underwater, she was warm, kind, and constantly paying attention to and remembering people’s needs/preferences. She made people feel truly taken care of because of her strong orientation to high touch hospitality and a highly attuned EQ. She was also friendly and open, sharing some of her own story about how she made her way to this work and what keeps her doing it.
Please describe your meals (presentation, quality, quantity)
The meals were tasty and variable -- we didn’t get tired of anything. Everything was also presented in a visually thoughtful way. Lunch dessert was a group favorite (and a total surprise on the first day), and our happy hour apps were always very appreciated. We still don’t understand how Stephanie prepares these meals from the NYC apartment-sized galley.
Do you feel the meals and drinks reflected the requests you made in your preference sheet?
Yes, everything we said was reflected (but we were a pretty easy group to cook for with very few true problem areas to work around). We could have been more specific had we really known to be, eg: our group prefers savory breakfasts over sweet ones; or, we don’t all eat the same amount (ie big dudes vs smaller women) so having identically-sized plated meals doesn’t necessarily match people’s needs. We mentioned all of these things to Stehpanie when we realized we never said anything about this earlier -- but the preference sheet could be updated for these kinds of nuances.
If you had children in your party, what did the crew do to make their vacation special (food, games, toys, etc)?

No actual kids in our group, just the adult variety.
Did you receive enough information from us before your trip, was the description of the yacht and crew accurate?
Yes, I think we had all of the info we needed. The one thing that was on the boat that wasn’t called out ahead of time on the materials was that there are beach (Turkish) towels on board. Kennon let me know ahead of time because I asked, but otherwise everyone would have brought their own quick dry towel (though most of us did anyway) for post-swimming.
Would you sail with us again?
Yep, we want to come back to actually go to the BVI -- but we want the same crew. Possible??
Any other notes or special remarks you have:
They took such good care of us, almost to a fault. We wouldn’t have minded pitching in a bit ourselves (we got the side eye when we tried to clear our own plates) if it meant we would have materially lightened the load for the crew and/or gotten more hangout time with Kennon and Stephanie, whose company everyone enjoyed. However, as a result of how well our every need was met, no one was able to properly feed themselves for at least 24 hours after returning home -- as if we all forgot how to.
May we use your comments as a reference for future guests? Sure.
Thank you!

VENTANA

Brokers info

Destination? Virgin Islands

How was the Yacht? The yacht was absolutely perfect. Right size for our group - plenty of shade,
nice seating and the upper deck was fantastic.

How was the meals? The meals were excellently prepared and delicious. The presentation
was beautiful.

How was your crew? Captain Richard was absolutely fantastic. He was measured and personable - with a great mixture of suggestions on what to do, while also allowing us to do what we wanted. He was extremely attentive and clearly knowledgeable about the areas we visited and of course all things in the boat. He was great about making sure we had access to the toys in a safe way and would offer to do anything that would help us have more fun at our particular spots. I would definitely go on a boat with Richard again. Christina was a great chef - the execution on her meals was excellent.

VENTANA

Dec 2020

Thank you both so much for an unforgettable week for all the right reasons! The Food, Activities, Etc. have all been better then we could've imagine or wished for.
We loved getting to know the two of you and spend time together. Were already looking forward to our next adventure with you two.
Richard & Christina

Everything exceeded our expectations. You make a great team so glad our crew and your crew made such an awesome connection!
See you soon, until then Cheers to our next adventure
Mike & Beth

VENTANA

Dec 2020

Wow ! What a week you helped our two families experience your hospitality, knowledge of the islands, pace of travel and amazing food made for life time memories for all and a much needed respite.

On top of that you made both 21st birthday and Christmas celebration uniquely memorable. I'm telling you with certainty no other boat has an "Elf on the Shelf" like Ventana!

All the best the best to both of you and we hope our parts cross again on the beautiful waters of the USVI.

Bob, Kara& Family
Tina, Matt & Family

VENTANA

Jan 2021

Wow! Best crewmates of all time. The food was great and the winds was high. Richard at the helm of the great Ventana, thank you for caring us through massive swells and making sure our drinks were full. Christina, the best dam cook in any island, ever. let us know when little Italy : a taste of Ventana comes out . These adventures will be remembered for a very very long time and never forgotten. We can't thank y'all enough. The next time you hear werewolf or hear a bud light open we can only hope y'all think of us. This vacation was everything we hoped for and beyond our expectations. 2020 was the worst year of our families lives and this vacation was what we needed for the start for the new year. Song of the week : Feel something different by Ben Miller & Amine.

H.A.G.S

VENTANA

Thanksgiving 2020 - Broker provided comments

1. Crew Friendliness: A++
2. Crew Knowledge: A++
3. Quality of Service: A++
4. The Professionalism of Crew: A++
5. Value of the Cost of the Charter: Well, of course, we would love for it to cost less but you get what you pay for!
6. On-Board Cuisine: OMGOSH: THIS WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND IN EVERY WAY ON EVERY MEAL. If you have not experienced Christina's culinary extraordinaire experience, then I think you guys need to indulge.
7. Destination / Location: Absolutely love the location of the USVI's and even more now that I do not want to spend our money where it is not welcomed, i.e., the BVI's
8. Water-Sports: I did not personally do any water sports other than stand-up paddleboard and apparently, I am not very good but still had fun. Kids loved them.
9. Overall Satisfaction: Completely satisfied with all that you delivered. We will go again when we can.

What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation?
The Thanksgiving Feast prepared by Christina (Seafood Feast); Captain Richard's knowledge and love of what he is doing. Pure relaxation and enjoyment had by our two families.

Any additional comments you would like to make regarding your vacation experience?
We would highly recommend this charter by your company to others along with the recommendation of The Ventana, Capt. Richard and Christina as crew. They worked themselves to the bone and did so with smiles and love. Also, our driver that picked us up at the airport to dock and return was an absolutely wonderful man too. I would recommend him as well.

We want to thank you for supplying us with all the information we needed to get through the COVIDmania traveling. The only thing that could have made this trip better would have been to delete COVIDmania and allow us to be onshore together at a restaurant. We usually enjoyed going ashore for a meal or two but didn't even bother since we could not sit together and wanted to avoid all the hysteria.

Again, thank you for a memorable experience.

VENTANA

July 2020

Dear Richard, we can't thank you enough for your generosity and hospitality. We loved tubing in Magen's Bay, stargazing off St John and snorkeling in countless beautiful coves. Suzanne, the food was incredible - we especially loved the banana pancakes, crab cakes, sun dried tomato ravioli and ALL the deserts! Richard, you make the best "Painkiller", if this Captain thing doesn't pan out, you'll make an excellent mixologist. Thanks for sharing evening card games and giving us a vacation we'll never forget. Although a few dolphins would have been nice lol!

-Nick, Katherine, Sloan, Reese & Grace

VENTANA

June 2020

I've had several people ask about our recent vacation. It was AMAZING btw!! If you're interested in booking a charter for your family, please reach out! Captain Richard and Suzanne were THE BEST!! And don't worry, you won't have to do ALL the work! Seriously what an experience! I highly, highly recommend!

VENTANA

April 2019

We had the absolute best vacation on the Alladora (previous boat) and I would attribute it all to the experience that these two provided. From the very moment we met them, we felt comfortable and felt accommodated for! They make a fantastic team working together and the vibe they had together made for a fun relaxing and amazing time.

Christina is a little spitfire and we all fell in love with her instantly. We would NEVER have believed we would be served such elegant food on the boat. Her meals were always over the top and the presentation and unique options were out of this world. Each morning we were greeted with tea and coffee, Bloody Mary's or Mimosas which was a nice treat.

I honestly cannot say enough great things about these two! I will definitely be on a charter trip like this again and will not accept any other skipper or chef except for these two. They both catered to every individual person's needs the entire trip, cooking separate meals when some guests did not like certain ingredients, they played taxi on the dingy for anyone who ever needed to get to shore and never once seemed annoyed or inconvenienced.

We love the BVI's and will be back for another amazing experience with Jacob and Christina.

VENTANA

New Years 2019/2020

The seven nights we spent on Neverland were absolutely spectacular! Our tour of the British Virgin Islands featured great snorkeling and swimming, beautiful beaches, and interesting ports of call, but what made the vacation truly special was our crew, Jacob Beman and Christina Astuto. Jacob is a skillful sailor, Christina a magical cook, and both of them have a touch of MacGyver in their personalities. (Our first day out featured Christina being hoisted to the top of the mast for some impromptu problem solving!) Christina’s touch in the kitchen really took our breath away as she daily turned Neverland into a floating gourmet restaurant. Additionally, Christina and Jacob worked with us to curate a selection of Italian wines that were a constant delight. When we weren’t drinking wine, Jacob’s rum punch and Christina’s negroni's and old fashions were memorable. And when we weren’t busy eating and drinking, Jacob had a knack for effortlessly managing our itinerary, changing plans when needed to fit the weather, our interests, and our moods.
Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, Christina and Jacob are a real pleasure to spend time with. Never less than professional, C & J are lively, interesting, fun and funny. We could not have wished for better company!

VENTANA

March 2019

We were fortunate to book two day trips with Capt. Jacob Beman and Christina Astuto on the Pau Hana catamaran during the week of March 17, 2019. Our group consisted of three couples, several of whom had lifelong boating experience and a couple who frankly weren't sure they were ready to spend an hour, much less a day, on a sailboat.

Jacob and Christina immediately took charge of the charter, making sure we were comfortable as well as oriented to the safety procedures aboard the boat. The main challenge our group presented was that half of us wanted to go somewhere to socialize, drink painkillers, and buy t-shirts to bring home, while the other half did not want to see, much less talk to, another tourist if at all possible. Jacob was able to "read the room" & plan a full, fun day that made everyone happy. They were also exceptionally tolerant of the music choices of their guests...even if it was early 90's Hair Bands! Jacob and Christina demonstrated an intuitive talent for customer service, anticipating our needs before we had a chance to ask. Their ability to make us feel taken care of and a bit spoiled while still treating us like long lost friends is an interpersonal skill that can't be taught.

One of the more important and appreciated things I noticed was that both Jacob and Christina demonstrated their knowledge of and respect for the ecosystem around them in the way they operate the boat and the locations they chose to show us. It is clear that they both love this gorgeous corner of the world & want to conserve its beauty for future generations.

I feel that any well balanced review should include some constructive criticism. I struggled to find something to critique about the service we received, but here it is. Jacob's fashion sense is atrocious. The patterns in his shirts and shorts clash to the point of distraction. Christina assured us she is working on the issue, so hopefully improvements will be made in that area.

We enjoyed our time on St. John immensely, but the days we spent on the water were certainly the highlight of the week. After an amazing trip, I believe one's flight home should be spent planning the next vacation. It was the unanimous decision the group that our next getaway would be planned based solely on where Jacob and Christina are working. I just hope they’re prepared for that!

Regards, Brooks & Roisin
Boston, MA

VENTANA

Praise from Charter Broker on three well done charters

I have now had 3 charters with Jacob and Christina absolutely nailed it each time.
The planning, the food, their personalities. . . . everything! It was very different groups from a family to a 35 wedding anniversary and all the clients were full of praise.
Charter Broker

VENTANA

June 2020

Sundowners and The Big Blue - what could be better?! Our time aboard SY Rapscallion was absolutely perfect! Captain Richard and Suzanne were THE BEST!! Great dynamics!! Very welcoming and genuine! Perfect for our family. Love the laid back atmosphere and even though the covid-19 threw us a challenge, we managed to stop in amazing anchorages and enjoy the vast snorkeling opportunities! The pier @ Fredriksted is an absolute must when visiting St Croix!

Suzanne, many thanks for your wonderful cooking skills! Everything was beautiful and so so tasty! (Kudos on the homemade sweet and sour mix!) Amazing job! Cannot stress enough! Above & beyond!

To both Captain Richard and Suzanne -
Humble thanks for sharing your sailing knowledge! As we've mentioned this is our dream to live aboard full-time. Appreciate your patience and involvement more than you know! Will has been in his happy place for the last 10 days for sure! haha

Seriously you both have been great! Many many thanks for making this a most memorable trip for our family! I bet Emory will talk (& talk, & talk, & talk..) about her time aboard for years to come! haha Until next time...

Fair winds & following seas,
Will, Rayna, Elle, Emory & Ryan

PS - Mind the "sugar cubes"

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The charter fee includes British Virgin Islands (BVI) taxes, fees, permits or National Park fees or Customs & Immigration fees.<br /> <br /> 2. Crew gratuity of 15-20% is customary and at charterer’s discretion. This gratuity should be given to the captain of the vessel at the end of the charter.<br /> <br /> 3. Copy link & paste into browser to submit waiver: https://bit.ly/cyawaiver";s:10:"yachtNumGC";i:33;s:13:"yachtGC1Title";s:9:"June 2023";s:8:"yachtGC1";s:147:"Great trip made so by the crew number one! Captain Rob and Chef Jeremiah are second to none! Every felt heard and cared for to the highest level.";s:10:"yachtGC1P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC1P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC1P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC2Title";s:13:"November 2022";s:8:"yachtGC2";s:1551:"Thank you so much to Captain Tim and Chef Jason for making our bucket list vacation sailing through the Virgin Islands a trip we will remember and cherish forever. The week was the perfect combination of relaxation and action as we cruised our way from Maho Bay snorkeling with the sea turtles, to Jos Van Dyke enjoying sunset and painkillers at Soggy Dollar Bar, to the rum distillery and sunset at Cane Garden Bay in Tortola, the Baths and dinner at Saba Rock on Virgin Grande, snorkeling and rum tasting at Cooper Island, a private bonfire on Thanksgiving night at Salt Island, snorkeling The Indians and Caves at Norman Island, Willy T’s at Norman Island jumping from the top deck, ending with a final night at Caneel Bay and dinner in town at Cruz Bay, St. John. It was an amazing week, and Captain Tim knew just the places to go to make it so memorable for our family of 10, ranging in age from 7 to 70. Chef Jason crushed the meals for our family, dealing with food allergies and picky kids! Every single meal was amazing, and he even prepared a full Thanksgiving feast on the Ventana! We enjoyed hearing their stories and learning the history of the islands as we sailed past, saw many sea turtles and dolphins from the boat, and enjoyed evenings of charades, guitar playing by Captain Tim, and Tim & Jason taught us a new card game (31) that kept even the kids up past midnight in intense competition! We loved our time on the beautiful catamaran, Ventana, and have gained two new friends that we look forward to sailing with again!";s:10:"yachtGC2P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-1.jpg";s:10:"yachtGC2P2";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-2.jpg";s:10:"yachtGC2P3";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-3.jpg";s:13:"yachtGC3Title";s:13:"November 2022";s:8:"yachtGC3";s:650:"I just wanted to drop a note to tell you what a great job Tim Montgomery and Jason McKay did for our group in our BVI trip recently. We were thrown a curve ball the week befor we set sail with no air conditioning on the boat. We had some hesitancy abouthe trip but decided to go. Tim and Jason had multiple fans in each for us and did a great job making us forget all about it!<br /> <br /> We vacation as a group almost every year. Tim and jason made this trip especially memorable with their professionalism, great personalities and outstanding service. The trips to each island were fun, the food was incredible and the service was first class. ";s:10:"yachtGC3P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC3P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC3P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC4Title";s:9:"June 2022";s:8:"yachtGC4";s:892:"My family sailed with another family on the Ventana for one week in the USVI. Michelle with Epic was fantastic throughout the selection and planning process and her insight was invaluable and much appreciated. We will work with her again and have already recommended her to other friends. The Ventana is a Lagoon 52 foot catamaran and the boat was perfect for our group. I can’t say enough good things about Captain Kennon and Chef Stephanie. From the food and beverages to the service and itinerary, it was all phenomenal and we felt completely pampered for the entire trip. They worked tirelessly so that we could relax, adventure and truly enjoy our time on vacation. We commented that it seemed not just a job for them but a true joy for them to ensure that we were happy and having fun. We would love to sail with them again!<br /> ";s:10:"yachtGC4P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC4P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC4P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC5Title";s:10:"April 2022";s:8:"yachtGC5";s:1014:"Yacht & Crew<br /> Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.<br /> Rating of Yacht & Crew:<br /> (5 Being the Highest) 5<br /> Was the yacht comfortable and clean?<br /> Yes!<br /> Was the yacht well ventilated?<br /> Yes<br /> Was the crew friendly and accommodating?<br /> Yes. The crew was great! Kennon and Stephanie are awesome. We couldn’t have a better crew. We had both kids an adults. And everyone would say they are the best!<br /> Was the food good and well presented?<br /> Yes. It was delicious. You will not go hungry. Everything was made from scratch. We ate like kings and queens. We had a couple picky eater and one with a food allergy. The chief accommodated for everyone.<br /> 8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?<br /> Cannot say enough good things. They were great.<br /> Cruising Area <br /> Did you like the area you chartered in?<br /> Loved it. Each stop had something different but still beautiful";s:10:"yachtGC5P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC5P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC5P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC6Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:8:"yachtGC6";s:214:"Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> It has been absolutely fantastic from the minute we met to the day of departure! Hope to see you again soon, love and hugs! We can’t thank you enough for your hospitality!";s:10:"yachtGC6P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC6P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC6P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC7Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:8:"yachtGC7";s:542:"Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> This trip has exceeded expectations on every level. The boat is beautiful and the islands and water are spectacular but the crew of Kennon and Stephanie is what topped the charts! They are amazing taking care of every need, want and thought – they listen and try to do What they can to make the trip perfect and he succeeded at every turn. This was a special trip for Bob and Norma and it became a trip of a lifetime for all of us. We are forever grateful and this will stay in our memories forever!";s:10:"yachtGC7P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC7P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC7P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC8Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:8:"yachtGC8";s:321:"They far exceeded expectations! These guys are truly professionals. We wanted far nothing for the entire trip, are made return, and what a great group…who knew it would turn out so well! Love, love, loved every minute. Look forward to our next excursion with Kennon and Steph friends for life! Mi casa es su casa!!";s:10:"yachtGC8P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC8P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC8P3";s:0:"";s:13:"yachtGC9Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:8:"yachtGC9";s:296:"Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> We have had a great time, made new friends and have totally relaxed and enjoyed ourselves for services impeccable so appreciated. The crew any the accommodations are beyond exceptional and will be highly recommended! You know have friends in Western Colorado!";s:10:"yachtGC9P1";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC9P2";s:0:"";s:10:"yachtGC9P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC10Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:9:"yachtGC10";s:357:"Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> This vacation will be tough to beat and will set a high bar for the future. The crew Kennon and Stephanie were amazing with the service, food and keeping the whole group entertained. There was so much do from games, water activities, relaxing and lots of firsts for all of her family. Thanks so much and we will be back!";s:11:"yachtGC10P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC10P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC10P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC11Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:9:"yachtGC11";s:235:"Y’all’s hospitality has given me the most cherish-able memories to last throughout my life. The food and drinks succeeded my expectations. I will be returning without the drink cloud next time. No algae bloom on rainy days.";s:11:"yachtGC11P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC11P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC11P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC12Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:9:"yachtGC12";s:484:"Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> Thank you for exceeding expectations on every level. This bucket list trip was almost never happened was so many obstacles thrown away. We were positively thrilled when we actually stepped on board Ventana. And the thrills, surprises, and moments never stopped after we landed. Thank you Stephanie Kevin for everything. You are the best crew we could have asked for. Everything was outstanding! Meals were five star. Experience was six star! Hugs!";s:11:"yachtGC12P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC12P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC12P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC13Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:9:"yachtGC13";s:718:"1. Crew Friendliness: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 2. Crew Knowledge: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 3. Quality of Service: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 4. The Professionalism of Crew: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 5. Value of the Cost + Expenses Charter: JUST RIGHT<br /> 6. On-Board Cuisine: AMAZING<br /> 7. Destination / Location: BEST THAT COULD BE DONE<br /> 8. Water-Sports: PERHAPS ADD A KAYAK<br /> 9. Overall Satisfaction: EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS<br /> <br /> What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation? WHO COULD NARROW DOWN TO ONE? LAUGHING ON A RAINY DAY EXCURSION, UNEXPECTED AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE, SURPRISES FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER, WATCHING THE SEA ANIMALS FROM BOAT AT NIGHT";s:11:"yachtGC13P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC13P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC13P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC14Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:9:"yachtGC14";s:289:"I love their time on the Ventana! We have made so many great memories that will always carry with us! Our favorite memories were seeing a starfish while on the subwing, feeding scraps to the remora, snorkeling with Stephanie, all the food! Floating on the ring of love, and all the laughs!";s:11:"yachtGC14P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC14P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC14P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC15Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:9:"yachtGC15";s:379:"Thank you Stephanie and Kennon! Beside the highlight up the trip would be the boat – but two of you in your hospitality, kindness, took experience to another level. Thanks for making us feel so welcome – teaching us, and laughing with us! Thank you for a great week of fun and incredible food. Hopefully our paths will cross again! You are always welcome in Colorado!";s:11:"yachtGC15P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC15P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC15P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC16Title";s:13:"February 2022";s:9:"yachtGC16";s:237:"100% exceeded our expectations! Kennon and Stephanie were well above call of duty to accommodate our every need! Our favorite memories were snorkeling, paddleboards, sailing, whale watching, sunsets from the flybridge… everything!";s:11:"yachtGC16P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC16P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC16P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC17Title";s:12:"January 2022";s:9:"yachtGC17";s:301:"I imagine it’s tripping fabulous but I never dreamt of how amazing it would actually be. Stephanie and Kennon seemed to anticipate every need and fill it! I felt like a rockstar on my very own yard. Thanks for the super great food and drinks and warm friendly hospitality. And for saving my hat!";s:11:"yachtGC17P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC17P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC17P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC18Title";s:12:"January 2022";s:9:"yachtGC18";s:405:"We completely enjoyed every aspect of this amazing trip. Or expectations were more than expected in every way. Stephanie treat us to gourmet meals every day. I don’t think that any of us have ever eaten so well. Kennon was a fabulous continent host. Our drinks were never empty and his positive attitude started and ended every day with a smile. We thank you so much for your incredible hospitality!";s:11:"yachtGC18P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC18P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC18P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC19Title";s:12:"January 2022";s:9:"yachtGC19";s:217:"We can’t thank you enough for your hostility and amazing food. The ladies loved all of the water sports and every spot you chose was perfect. Best New Year’s Eve and day ever! We look forward to returning!";s:11:"yachtGC19P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC19P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC19P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC20Title";s:12:"January 2022";s:9:"yachtGC20";s:355:"Thank you for an amazing family vacation! Your hospitality was unbelievable over-the-top every single day! Stephanie, the snacks and meals were absolutely wow! It was fun to sit down and wait to see what you have prepared for us, you truly have an art and passion for cooking! Thank you both for everything. So hope to travel with you again in the future!";s:11:"yachtGC20P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC20P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC20P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC21Title";s:13:"November 2021";s:9:"yachtGC21";s:6353:"We hope you enjoyed your charter! We would really appreciate it if you would take a moment to complete this form. Naturally we hope that everything was perfect, but we also would like to know if there were any (small) problems. All comments are helpful!<br /> When you arrived, your first impression of the yacht was:<br /> Simultaneous impressions:<br /> 1. Wait, we didn’t rent David Geffen’s boat? Shoot, that was a miss.<br /> 2. Wow, the photos really do look like the boat; these rooms are great!<br /> 3. Holy moly, there’s an inflatable flamingo on board with us.<br /> 4. Who cares about unpacking and getting settled; this shrimp salad thing is everything we want<br /> right now for lunch!<br /> What did you think about your accommodation? Cabins, beds, bathrooms:<br /> The accommodations were really comfortable. If there were questions about how things worked in the cabins/bathrooms, the crew showed us. There were lots of nooks and crannies to stash things, which was awesome.<br /> Salon, cockpit, deck space:<br /> These spaces were great, but we spent nearly all waking hours outside and didn’t use the salon or cockpit areas. As expected, we really had to cram in at meals since the deck table isn’t made to sit 10 -- but no one minded at all.<br /> Was the boat kept clean during your charter (your cabins, the bathrooms/heads, your towels, bedding, the cockpit, the galley)?<br /> Yep, it was kept very clean. We could have done without the mid week linens change -- none of us change that stuff out at home in under one week, and we didn’t see the need to do it while on vacation either. It felt like it made unnecessary work for Kennon and Stehpanie!<br /> Did you miss anything on board?<br /> Not sure what this question is actually asking, but we wish we made time for and/or stayed up to karaoke at least once. We also didn’t get a chance for Kennon to play his mandolin.<br /> What did you enjoy the most on board?<br /> The many places to hangout on the boat. Any beverage available at any time, for any mood.<br /> Please describe your Captain (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)<br /> Kennon is wise beyond his years, and we felt like we were capable, experienced hands. He made sure all things water were as easy, quick, comfortable, and safe as we could want -- whether we were sailing, on the tender, going for a swim/snorkel, or hanging out in the water around the boat. Kennon was also incredibly service oriented and never let more than a 20 min go by without asking if anyone needed anything. Additionally, he had a deep bench of dad jokes, and was workshopping more, which kept people laughing.<br /> What do you think about your itinerary, the places and bays you visited and the activities you have done?<br /> Outside of two dive days we had pre-planned, we mostly made it up as we went along. We were consulted about options for every available choice (though we tried to get Kennon to make the choice a lot of the times), and as a result our group was super happy with everything we did.<br /> Please describe your chef (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)<br /> Stephanie is a complete professional with command over all essential things for the boat life. In addition to her aptitude with cooking, sailing/driving the boat/tender, and all things underwater, she was warm, kind, and constantly paying attention to and remembering people’s needs/preferences. She made people feel truly taken care of because of her strong orientation to high touch hospitality and a highly attuned EQ. She was also friendly and open, sharing some of her own story about how she made her way to this work and what keeps her doing it.<br /> Please describe your meals (presentation, quality, quantity)<br /> The meals were tasty and variable -- we didn’t get tired of anything. Everything was also presented in a visually thoughtful way. Lunch dessert was a group favorite (and a total surprise on the first day), and our happy hour apps were always very appreciated. We still don’t understand how Stephanie prepares these meals from the NYC apartment-sized galley.<br /> Do you feel the meals and drinks reflected the requests you made in your preference sheet?<br /> Yes, everything we said was reflected (but we were a pretty easy group to cook for with very few true problem areas to work around). We could have been more specific had we really known to be, eg: our group prefers savory breakfasts over sweet ones; or, we don’t all eat the same amount (ie big dudes vs smaller women) so having identically-sized plated meals doesn’t necessarily match people’s needs. We mentioned all of these things to Stehpanie when we realized we never said anything about this earlier -- but the preference sheet could be updated for these kinds of nuances.<br /> If you had children in your party, what did the crew do to make their vacation special (food, games, toys, etc)?<br /> <br /> No actual kids in our group, just the adult variety.<br /> Did you receive enough information from us before your trip, was the description of the yacht and crew accurate?<br /> Yes, I think we had all of the info we needed. The one thing that was on the boat that wasn’t called out ahead of time on the materials was that there are beach (Turkish) towels on board. Kennon let me know ahead of time because I asked, but otherwise everyone would have brought their own quick dry towel (though most of us did anyway) for post-swimming.<br /> Would you sail with us again?<br /> Yep, we want to come back to actually go to the BVI -- but we want the same crew. Possible??<br /> Any other notes or special remarks you have:<br /> They took such good care of us, almost to a fault. We wouldn’t have minded pitching in a bit ourselves (we got the side eye when we tried to clear our own plates) if it meant we would have materially lightened the load for the crew and/or gotten more hangout time with Kennon and Stephanie, whose company everyone enjoyed. However, as a result of how well our every need was met, no one was able to properly feed themselves for at least 24 hours after returning home -- as if we all forgot how to.<br /> May we use your comments as a reference for future guests? Sure.<br /> Thank you!";s:11:"yachtGC21P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC21P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC21P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC22Title";s:12:"Brokers info";s:9:"yachtGC22";s:1059:"Destination? Virgin Islands<br /> <br /> How was the Yacht? The yacht was absolutely perfect. Right size for our group - plenty of shade, <br /> nice seating and the upper deck was fantastic. <br /> <br /> How was the meals? The meals were excellently prepared and delicious. The presentation<br /> was beautiful. <br /> <br /> How was your crew? Captain Richard was absolutely fantastic. He was measured and personable - with a great mixture of suggestions on what to do, while also allowing us to do what we wanted. He was extremely attentive and clearly knowledgeable about the areas we visited and of course all things in the boat. He was great about making sure we had access to the toys in a safe way and would offer to do anything that would help us have more fun at our particular spots. I would definitely go on a boat with Richard again. Christina was a great chef - the execution on her meals was excellent.";s:11:"yachtGC22P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC22P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC22P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC23Title";s:8:"Dec 2020";s:9:"yachtGC23";s:558:"Thank you both so much for an unforgettable week for all the right reasons! The Food, Activities, Etc. have all been better then we could've imagine or wished for. <br /> We loved getting to know the two of you and spend time together. Were already looking forward to our next adventure with you two.<br /> Richard & Christina<br /> <br /> Everything exceeded our expectations. You make a great team so glad our crew and your crew made such an awesome connection! <br /> See you soon, until then Cheers to our next adventure<br /> Mike & Beth";s:11:"yachtGC23P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC23P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC23P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC24Title";s:8:"Dec 2020";s:9:"yachtGC24";s:577:"Wow ! What a week you helped our two families experience your hospitality, knowledge of the islands, pace of travel and amazing food made for life time memories for all and a much needed respite.<br /> <br /> On top of that you made both 21st birthday and Christmas celebration uniquely memorable. I'm telling you with certainty no other boat has an "Elf on the Shelf" like Ventana! <br /> <br /> All the best the best to both of you and we hope our parts cross again on the beautiful waters of the USVI.<br /> <br /> Bob, Kara& Family <br /> Tina, Matt & Family";s:11:"yachtGC24P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC24P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC24P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC25Title";s:8:"Jan 2021";s:9:"yachtGC25";s:801:"Wow! Best crewmates of all time. The food was great and the winds was high. Richard at the helm of the great Ventana, thank you for caring us through massive swells and making sure our drinks were full. Christina, the best dam cook in any island, ever. let us know when little Italy : a taste of Ventana comes out . These adventures will be remembered for a very very long time and never forgotten. We can't thank y'all enough. The next time you hear werewolf or hear a bud light open we can only hope y'all think of us. This vacation was everything we hoped for and beyond our expectations. 2020 was the worst year of our families lives and this vacation was what we needed for the start for the new year. Song of the week : Feel something different by Ben Miller & Amine.<br /> <br /> H.A.G.S";s:11:"yachtGC25P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC25P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC25P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC26Title";s:44:"Thanksgiving 2020 - Broker provided comments";s:9:"yachtGC26";s:2151:"1. Crew Friendliness: A++<br /> 2. Crew Knowledge: A++<br /> 3. Quality of Service: A++<br /> 4. The Professionalism of Crew: A++<br /> 5. Value of the Cost of the Charter: Well, of course, we would love for it to cost less but you get what you pay for!<br /> 6. On-Board Cuisine: OMGOSH: THIS WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND IN EVERY WAY ON EVERY MEAL. If you have not experienced Christina's culinary extraordinaire experience, then I think you guys need to indulge.<br /> 7. Destination / Location: Absolutely love the location of the USVI's and even more now that I do not want to spend our money where it is not welcomed, i.e., the BVI's<br /> 8. Water-Sports: I did not personally do any water sports other than stand-up paddleboard and apparently, I am not very good but still had fun. Kids loved them.<br /> 9. Overall Satisfaction: Completely satisfied with all that you delivered. We will go again when we can.<br /> <br /> What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation? <br /> The Thanksgiving Feast prepared by Christina (Seafood Feast); Captain Richard's knowledge and love of what he is doing. Pure relaxation and enjoyment had by our two families.<br /> <br /> Any additional comments you would like to make regarding your vacation experience? <br /> We would highly recommend this charter by your company to others along with the recommendation of The Ventana, Capt. Richard and Christina as crew. They worked themselves to the bone and did so with smiles and love. Also, our driver that picked us up at the airport to dock and return was an absolutely wonderful man too. I would recommend him as well.<br /> <br /> We want to thank you for supplying us with all the information we needed to get through the COVIDmania traveling. The only thing that could have made this trip better would have been to delete COVIDmania and allow us to be onshore together at a restaurant. We usually enjoyed going ashore for a meal or two but didn't even bother since we could not sit together and wanted to avoid all the hysteria.<br /> <br /> Again, thank you for a memorable experience. ";s:11:"yachtGC26P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC26P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC26P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC27Title";s:9:"July 2020";s:9:"yachtGC27";s:626:"Dear Richard, we can't thank you enough for your generosity and hospitality. We loved tubing in Magen's Bay, stargazing off St John and snorkeling in countless beautiful coves. Suzanne, the food was incredible - we especially loved the banana pancakes, crab cakes, sun dried tomato ravioli and ALL the deserts! Richard, you make the best "Painkiller", if this Captain thing doesn't pan out, you'll make an excellent mixologist. Thanks for sharing evening card games and giving us a vacation we'll never forget. Although a few dolphins would have been nice lol!<br /> <br /> -Nick, Katherine, Sloan, Reese & Grace<br /> ";s:11:"yachtGC27P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC27P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC27P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC28Title";s:9:"June 2020";s:9:"yachtGC28";s:306:"I've had several people ask about our recent vacation. It was AMAZING btw!! If you're interested in booking a charter for your family, please reach out! Captain Richard and Suzanne were THE BEST!! And don't worry, you won't have to do ALL the work! Seriously what an experience! I highly, highly recommend!";s:11:"yachtGC28P1";s:84:"https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests14648-1.jpg";s:11:"yachtGC28P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC28P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC29Title";s:10:"April 2019";s:9:"yachtGC29";s:1280:"We had the absolute best vacation on the Alladora (previous boat) and I would attribute it all to the experience that these two provided. From the very moment we met them, we felt comfortable and felt accommodated for! They make a fantastic team working together and the vibe they had together made for a fun relaxing and amazing time.<br /> <br /> Christina is a little spitfire and we all fell in love with her instantly. We would NEVER have believed we would be served such elegant food on the boat. Her meals were always over the top and the presentation and unique options were out of this world. Each morning we were greeted with tea and coffee, Bloody Mary's or Mimosas which was a nice treat.<br /> <br /> I honestly cannot say enough great things about these two! I will definitely be on a charter trip like this again and will not accept any other skipper or chef except for these two. They both catered to every individual person's needs the entire trip, cooking separate meals when some guests did not like certain ingredients, they played taxi on the dingy for anyone who ever needed to get to shore and never once seemed annoyed or inconvenienced.<br /> <br /> We love the BVI's and will be back for another amazing experience with Jacob and Christina.<br /> ";s:11:"yachtGC29P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC29P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC29P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC30Title";s:19:"New Years 2019/2020";s:9:"yachtGC30";s:1312:"The seven nights we spent on Neverland were absolutely spectacular! Our tour of the British Virgin Islands featured great snorkeling and swimming, beautiful beaches, and interesting ports of call, but what made the vacation truly special was our crew, Jacob Beman and Christina Astuto. Jacob is a skillful sailor, Christina a magical cook, and both of them have a touch of MacGyver in their personalities. (Our first day out featured Christina being hoisted to the top of the mast for some impromptu problem solving!) Christina’s touch in the kitchen really took our breath away as she daily turned Neverland into a floating gourmet restaurant. Additionally, Christina and Jacob worked with us to curate a selection of Italian wines that were a constant delight. When we weren’t drinking wine, Jacob’s rum punch and Christina’s negroni's and old fashions were memorable. And when we weren’t busy eating and drinking, Jacob had a knack for effortlessly managing our itinerary, changing plans when needed to fit the weather, our interests, and our moods.<br /> Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, Christina and Jacob are a real pleasure to spend time with. Never less than professional, C & J are lively, interesting, fun and funny. We could not have wished for better company!";s:11:"yachtGC30P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC30P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC30P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC31Title";s:10:"March 2019";s:9:"yachtGC31";s:2491:"We were fortunate to book two day trips with Capt. Jacob Beman and Christina Astuto on the Pau Hana catamaran during the week of March 17, 2019. Our group consisted of three couples, several of whom had lifelong boating experience and a couple who frankly weren't sure they were ready to spend an hour, much less a day, on a sailboat.<br /> <br /> Jacob and Christina immediately took charge of the charter, making sure we were comfortable as well as oriented to the safety procedures aboard the boat. The main challenge our group presented was that half of us wanted to go somewhere to socialize, drink painkillers, and buy t-shirts to bring home, while the other half did not want to see, much less talk to, another tourist if at all possible. Jacob was able to "read the room" & plan a full, fun day that made everyone happy. They were also exceptionally tolerant of the music choices of their guests...even if it was early 90's Hair Bands! Jacob and Christina demonstrated an intuitive talent for customer service, anticipating our needs before we had a chance to ask. Their ability to make us feel taken care of and a bit spoiled while still treating us like long lost friends is an interpersonal skill that can't be taught.<br /> <br /> One of the more important and appreciated things I noticed was that both Jacob and Christina demonstrated their knowledge of and respect for the ecosystem around them in the way they operate the boat and the locations they chose to show us. It is clear that they both love this gorgeous corner of the world & want to conserve its beauty for future generations.<br /> <br /> I feel that any well balanced review should include some constructive criticism. I struggled to find something to critique about the service we received, but here it is. Jacob's fashion sense is atrocious. The patterns in his shirts and shorts clash to the point of distraction. Christina assured us she is working on the issue, so hopefully improvements will be made in that area.<br /> <br /> We enjoyed our time on St. John immensely, but the days we spent on the water were certainly the highlight of the week. After an amazing trip, I believe one's flight home should be spent planning the next vacation. It was the unanimous decision the group that our next getaway would be planned based solely on where Jacob and Christina are working. I just hope they’re prepared for that!<br /> <br /> Regards, Brooks & Roisin<br /> Boston, MA<br /> ";s:11:"yachtGC31P1";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC31P2";s:0:"";s:11:"yachtGC31P3";s:0:"";s:14:"yachtGC32Title";s:54:"Praise from Charter Broker on three well done charters";s:9:"yachtGC32";s:294:"I have now had 3 charters with Jacob and Christina absolutely nailed it each time.<br /> The planning, the food, their personalities. . . . everything! 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Above & beyond!<br /> <br /> To both Captain Richard and Suzanne -<br /> Humble thanks for sharing your sailing knowledge! As we've mentioned this is our dream to live aboard full-time. Appreciate your patience and involvement more than you know! Will has been in his happy place for the last 10 days for sure! haha<br /> <br /> Seriously you both have been great! Many many thanks for making this a most memorable trip for our family! 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</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">DAY BREAK</span></p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fresh coconut milk chia pudding with fruit</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Paleo pancakes</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Bison sausage</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Black bean mushroom sausage</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Garlic grits</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Soft scrambled eggs brioche french toast</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">DAY 1 - </span>MIDDAY</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Garlic roasted cauliflower with yellow raisin and caper gremolata</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Sumac and garlic marinated chicken thighs</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Cumin roasted carrots</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Lamb and mint meatballs with dill yogurt sauce</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Grilled romaine salad and butter croutons and white anchovies</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">DAY 1 - </span>HORS D'EOUVRES</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Watermelon, mint and rose gazpacho</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Caviar, creme fraiche, and smoked salmon johnny cakes</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Bleu cheese stuffed bacon wrapped dates</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">DAY 1 - </span>MAIN</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Seared crispy skin snapper on chantarelle & blueberry wild rice resting in roasted tomato and onion broth</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Garlic roasted lions mane mushroom on a bed of Baba Ganoush and cous cous with roasted chili squash</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Seared magret duck breast with cauliflower puree topped with a port wine and demi glace reduction</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 1 - DESSERT</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Milk tart topped with cinnamon and lightly macerated season berries</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 2 - DAY BREAK</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">House cultured yogurt with granola and fruit</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Crispy Bacon</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Soft Scrambled Eggs</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fruit and nut smoothies</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Crepes Avocado Toast</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 2 - MIDDAY</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Green papaya and mango salad with spicy peanuts and pickled ginger</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Spicy chicken larb</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Green vegetable curry with saffron rice</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Sweet chili roasted brocoli</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Spicy mushroom egg rolls</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">DAY 2 </span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">- </span>HORS D'EOUVRES</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Muffaletta puff pastry bites</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Vegan queso with tortilla chips</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Caprese bites</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 2 - MAIN</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Prime roast beef served roast carrot puree, Crispy brussel sprouts and savory au jus</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Spear caught fish of the day nestled on top of twice cooked eddplant, topped with a sauce vierge</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Cauliflower steak on a bed of tabouleh and topped with a yellow raisin caper relish</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">DAY 2 - </span>DESSERT</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Chocolate caramel tart with frensh vanilla gelato</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 3 - DAY BREAK</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Bananas foster pancakes</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fruit salad</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Gruyere and pancetta quiche</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Vegan quesadillas </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Breakfast burritos</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 3 - MIDDAY</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fried fish sandwich with house pickles and briny tartar sauce</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Brie, smoked chicken, and blueberry compote paninis</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Vegan tomato and onion grilled cheese with pesto dip</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Grilled vegetable orzo salad</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Japanese ginger marinated cucumber salad</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 3 - HORS D'EOUVRES</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Prime beef tartar with egg yolk, batarga, and pomme gaufrette</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Oyster and shiitake mushroom larb</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Curried carrot soup</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 3 - MAIN</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Prime beef tenderloin paired with duck fat potatoes</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Garlic parmesan asparagus and topped with sauce bordelaise</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">New orleans style shrimp and grits</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Vegan mushroom bolognese with walnuts</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 3 - DESSERT</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Beignets with cafe au lait pot de creme</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 4 - DAY BREAK</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Blueberry scones</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Chorizo and parmesan scrambled eggs</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Tofu scramble with roast bell peppers and confit cherry tomatoes</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Chocolate chip waffles with bourbon caramel</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fruit parfait</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 4 - MIDDAY</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Cucumber tomato salad with balsamic vinaigrette and fried garlic</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fish and chips</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Eggplant and vegan cheese napoleons</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Garlic marinated grilled jumbo shrimp with remoulade</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Camembert and prime ribeye steak sandwiches with au jus</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Miso glazed roasted eggplant</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 4 - HORS D'EOUVRES</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fresh snapper ceviche with mango, jalapeno, and ponzu</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Vegan elotes</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fried bread</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 4 - MAIN</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Red snapper on a bed of parsnip puree, creamed asparagus broth and topped with gremolata</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Grilled lamb chops with celeriac tart and garlic peach chutney</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Season vegetable ratatouille with roasted garlic bread crumbs</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 4 - DESSERT</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Gianduja chocolate mouse with caramel whipped cream and crisped chocolate rice</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 5 - DAY BREAK</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Granola, seasonal fruit and fresh ricotta</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Chorizo and melted gruyere hash browns</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Smoked salmon benedict with dill hollandaise</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Mango blueberry and oat smoothies</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 5 - MIDDAY</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fish sauce caramel chicken wings</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Dry fried garlic green beans</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Black bean mushroom burger with pineapple jalapeno slow</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Roast beef sandwish with provolone and rich au jus</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Confit garlic and cherry tomato salad with grated squash</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Friend plantains</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 5 - HORS D'EOUVRES</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Vegetable samosas</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Fresh onion soup</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Rabbit and pistachio gallentine</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 5 - MAIN</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Mustard and white wine braised rabbit quarter served with braised cabbage and asparagus</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Crispy tofu quinoa bowl and miso ginger glaze and roast vegetables</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Seared bay scallops served with a curry leaf ginger sauce and curry spiced carrots</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">DAY 5 - DESSERT</p><br /> <p style="text-align: center;">Apple tart tatin with Cinnamon gelato</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>
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The week was the perfect combination of relaxation and action as we cruised our way from Maho Bay snorkeling with the sea turtles, to Jos Van Dyke enjoying sunset and painkillers at Soggy Dollar Bar, to the rum distillery and sunset at Cane Garden Bay in Tortola, the Baths and dinner at Saba Rock on Virgin Grande, snorkeling and rum tasting at Cooper Island, a private bonfire on Thanksgiving night at Salt Island, snorkeling The Indians and Caves at Norman Island, Willy T’s at Norman Island jumping from the top deck, ending with a final night at Caneel Bay and dinner in town at Cruz Bay, St. John. It was an amazing week, and Captain Tim knew just the places to go to make it so memorable for our family of 10, ranging in age from 7 to 70. Chef Jason crushed the meals for our family, dealing with food allergies and picky kids! Every single meal was amazing, and he even prepared a full Thanksgiving feast on the Ventana! We enjoyed hearing their stories and learning the history of the islands as we sailed past, saw many sea turtles and dolphins from the boat, and enjoyed evenings of charades, guitar playing by Captain Tim, and Tim & Jason taught us a new card game (31) that kept even the kids up past midnight in intense competition! We loved our time on the beautiful catamaran, Ventana, and have gained two new friends that we look forward to sailing with again!</div><div class='clr'></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'><a rel='prettyPhoto[5247]' title='' href='https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-1.jpg?551282189'><span></span><img src='https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-1.jpg?551282189' style='border:0px;' alt='Photo 1'></a></div></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'><a rel='prettyPhoto[5247]' title='' href='https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-2.jpg?551282189'><span></span><img src='https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-2.jpg?551282189' style='border:0px;' alt='Photo 2'></a></div></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'><a rel='prettyPhoto[5247]' title='' href='https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-3.jpg?551282189'><span></span><img src='https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests20108-3.jpg?551282189' style='border:0px;' alt='Photo 3'></a></div></div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>November 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I just wanted to drop a note to tell you what a great job Tim Montgomery and Jason McKay did for our group in our BVI trip recently. We were thrown a curve ball the week befor we set sail with no air conditioning on the boat. We had some hesitancy abouthe trip but decided to go. Tim and Jason had multiple fans in each for us and did a great job making us forget all about it!<br /> <br /> We vacation as a group almost every year. Tim and jason made this trip especially memorable with their professionalism, great personalities and outstanding service. The trips to each island were fun, the food was incredible and the service was first class. </div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>June 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>My family sailed with another family on the Ventana for one week in the USVI. Michelle with Epic was fantastic throughout the selection and planning process and her insight was invaluable and much appreciated. We will work with her again and have already recommended her to other friends. The Ventana is a Lagoon 52 foot catamaran and the boat was perfect for our group. I can’t say enough good things about Captain Kennon and Chef Stephanie. From the food and beverages to the service and itinerary, it was all phenomenal and we felt completely pampered for the entire trip. They worked tirelessly so that we could relax, adventure and truly enjoy our time on vacation. We commented that it seemed not just a job for them but a true joy for them to ensure that we were happy and having fun. We would love to sail with them again!<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>April 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Yacht & Crew<br /> Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.<br /> Rating of Yacht & Crew:<br /> (5 Being the Highest) 5<br /> Was the yacht comfortable and clean?<br /> Yes!<br /> Was the yacht well ventilated?<br /> Yes<br /> Was the crew friendly and accommodating?<br /> Yes. The crew was great! Kennon and Stephanie are awesome. We couldn’t have a better crew. We had both kids an adults. And everyone would say they are the best!<br /> Was the food good and well presented?<br /> Yes. It was delicious. You will not go hungry. Everything was made from scratch. We ate like kings and queens. We had a couple picky eater and one with a food allergy. The chief accommodated for everyone.<br /> 8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?<br /> Cannot say enough good things. They were great.<br /> Cruising Area <br /> Did you like the area you chartered in?<br /> Loved it. Each stop had something different but still beautiful</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> It has been absolutely fantastic from the minute we met to the day of departure! Hope to see you again soon, love and hugs! We can’t thank you enough for your hospitality!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> This trip has exceeded expectations on every level. The boat is beautiful and the islands and water are spectacular but the crew of Kennon and Stephanie is what topped the charts! They are amazing taking care of every need, want and thought – they listen and try to do What they can to make the trip perfect and he succeeded at every turn. This was a special trip for Bob and Norma and it became a trip of a lifetime for all of us. We are forever grateful and this will stay in our memories forever!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>They far exceeded expectations! These guys are truly professionals. We wanted far nothing for the entire trip, are made return, and what a great group…who knew it would turn out so well! Love, love, loved every minute. Look forward to our next excursion with Kennon and Steph friends for life! Mi casa es su casa!!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> We have had a great time, made new friends and have totally relaxed and enjoyed ourselves for services impeccable so appreciated. The crew any the accommodations are beyond exceptional and will be highly recommended! You know have friends in Western Colorado!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> This vacation will be tough to beat and will set a high bar for the future. The crew Kennon and Stephanie were amazing with the service, food and keeping the whole group entertained. There was so much do from games, water activities, relaxing and lots of firsts for all of her family. Thanks so much and we will be back!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Y’all’s hospitality has given me the most cherish-able memories to last throughout my life. The food and drinks succeeded my expectations. I will be returning without the drink cloud next time. No algae bloom on rainy days.</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> Thank you for exceeding expectations on every level. This bucket list trip was almost never happened was so many obstacles thrown away. We were positively thrilled when we actually stepped on board Ventana. And the thrills, surprises, and moments never stopped after we landed. Thank you Stephanie Kevin for everything. You are the best crew we could have asked for. Everything was outstanding! Meals were five star. Experience was six star! Hugs!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>1. Crew Friendliness: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 2. Crew Knowledge: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 3. Quality of Service: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 4. The Professionalism of Crew: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 5. Value of the Cost + Expenses Charter: JUST RIGHT<br /> 6. On-Board Cuisine: AMAZING<br /> 7. Destination / Location: BEST THAT COULD BE DONE<br /> 8. Water-Sports: PERHAPS ADD A KAYAK<br /> 9. Overall Satisfaction: EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS<br /> <br /> What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation? WHO COULD NARROW DOWN TO ONE? LAUGHING ON A RAINY DAY EXCURSION, UNEXPECTED AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE, SURPRISES FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER, WATCHING THE SEA ANIMALS FROM BOAT AT NIGHT</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I love their time on the Ventana! We have made so many great memories that will always carry with us! Our favorite memories were seeing a starfish while on the subwing, feeding scraps to the remora, snorkeling with Stephanie, all the food! Floating on the ring of love, and all the laughs!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Thank you Stephanie and Kennon! Beside the highlight up the trip would be the boat – but two of you in your hospitality, kindness, took experience to another level. Thanks for making us feel so welcome – teaching us, and laughing with us! Thank you for a great week of fun and incredible food. Hopefully our paths will cross again! You are always welcome in Colorado!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>100% exceeded our expectations! Kennon and Stephanie were well above call of duty to accommodate our every need! Our favorite memories were snorkeling, paddleboards, sailing, whale watching, sunsets from the flybridge… everything!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>January 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I imagine it’s tripping fabulous but I never dreamt of how amazing it would actually be. Stephanie and Kennon seemed to anticipate every need and fill it! I felt like a rockstar on my very own yard. Thanks for the super great food and drinks and warm friendly hospitality. And for saving my hat!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>January 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We completely enjoyed every aspect of this amazing trip. Or expectations were more than expected in every way. Stephanie treat us to gourmet meals every day. I don’t think that any of us have ever eaten so well. Kennon was a fabulous continent host. Our drinks were never empty and his positive attitude started and ended every day with a smile. We thank you so much for your incredible hospitality!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>January 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We can’t thank you enough for your hostility and amazing food. The ladies loved all of the water sports and every spot you chose was perfect. Best New Year’s Eve and day ever! We look forward to returning!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>January 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Thank you for an amazing family vacation! Your hospitality was unbelievable over-the-top every single day! Stephanie, the snacks and meals were absolutely wow! It was fun to sit down and wait to see what you have prepared for us, you truly have an art and passion for cooking! Thank you both for everything. So hope to travel with you again in the future!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>November 2021</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We hope you enjoyed your charter! We would really appreciate it if you would take a moment to complete this form. Naturally we hope that everything was perfect, but we also would like to know if there were any (small) problems. All comments are helpful!<br /> When you arrived, your first impression of the yacht was:<br /> Simultaneous impressions:<br /> 1. Wait, we didn’t rent David Geffen’s boat? Shoot, that was a miss.<br /> 2. Wow, the photos really do look like the boat; these rooms are great!<br /> 3. Holy moly, there’s an inflatable flamingo on board with us.<br /> 4. Who cares about unpacking and getting settled; this shrimp salad thing is everything we want<br /> right now for lunch!<br /> What did you think about your accommodation? Cabins, beds, bathrooms:<br /> The accommodations were really comfortable. If there were questions about how things worked in the cabins/bathrooms, the crew showed us. There were lots of nooks and crannies to stash things, which was awesome.<br /> Salon, cockpit, deck space:<br /> These spaces were great, but we spent nearly all waking hours outside and didn’t use the salon or cockpit areas. As expected, we really had to cram in at meals since the deck table isn’t made to sit 10 -- but no one minded at all.<br /> Was the boat kept clean during your charter (your cabins, the bathrooms/heads, your towels, bedding, the cockpit, the galley)?<br /> Yep, it was kept very clean. We could have done without the mid week linens change -- none of us change that stuff out at home in under one week, and we didn’t see the need to do it while on vacation either. It felt like it made unnecessary work for Kennon and Stehpanie!<br /> Did you miss anything on board?<br /> Not sure what this question is actually asking, but we wish we made time for and/or stayed up to karaoke at least once. We also didn’t get a chance for Kennon to play his mandolin.<br /> What did you enjoy the most on board?<br /> The many places to hangout on the boat. Any beverage available at any time, for any mood.<br /> Please describe your Captain (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)<br /> Kennon is wise beyond his years, and we felt like we were capable, experienced hands. He made sure all things water were as easy, quick, comfortable, and safe as we could want -- whether we were sailing, on the tender, going for a swim/snorkel, or hanging out in the water around the boat. Kennon was also incredibly service oriented and never let more than a 20 min go by without asking if anyone needed anything. Additionally, he had a deep bench of dad jokes, and was workshopping more, which kept people laughing.<br /> What do you think about your itinerary, the places and bays you visited and the activities you have done?<br /> Outside of two dive days we had pre-planned, we mostly made it up as we went along. We were consulted about options for every available choice (though we tried to get Kennon to make the choice a lot of the times), and as a result our group was super happy with everything we did.<br /> Please describe your chef (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)<br /> Stephanie is a complete professional with command over all essential things for the boat life. In addition to her aptitude with cooking, sailing/driving the boat/tender, and all things underwater, she was warm, kind, and constantly paying attention to and remembering people’s needs/preferences. She made people feel truly taken care of because of her strong orientation to high touch hospitality and a highly attuned EQ. She was also friendly and open, sharing some of her own story about how she made her way to this work and what keeps her doing it.<br /> Please describe your meals (presentation, quality, quantity)<br /> The meals were tasty and variable -- we didn’t get tired of anything. Everything was also presented in a visually thoughtful way. Lunch dessert was a group favorite (and a total surprise on the first day), and our happy hour apps were always very appreciated. We still don’t understand how Stephanie prepares these meals from the NYC apartment-sized galley.<br /> Do you feel the meals and drinks reflected the requests you made in your preference sheet?<br /> Yes, everything we said was reflected (but we were a pretty easy group to cook for with very few true problem areas to work around). We could have been more specific had we really known to be, eg: our group prefers savory breakfasts over sweet ones; or, we don’t all eat the same amount (ie big dudes vs smaller women) so having identically-sized plated meals doesn’t necessarily match people’s needs. We mentioned all of these things to Stehpanie when we realized we never said anything about this earlier -- but the preference sheet could be updated for these kinds of nuances.<br /> If you had children in your party, what did the crew do to make their vacation special (food, games, toys, etc)?<br /> <br /> No actual kids in our group, just the adult variety.<br /> Did you receive enough information from us before your trip, was the description of the yacht and crew accurate?<br /> Yes, I think we had all of the info we needed. The one thing that was on the boat that wasn’t called out ahead of time on the materials was that there are beach (Turkish) towels on board. Kennon let me know ahead of time because I asked, but otherwise everyone would have brought their own quick dry towel (though most of us did anyway) for post-swimming.<br /> Would you sail with us again?<br /> Yep, we want to come back to actually go to the BVI -- but we want the same crew. Possible??<br /> Any other notes or special remarks you have:<br /> They took such good care of us, almost to a fault. We wouldn’t have minded pitching in a bit ourselves (we got the side eye when we tried to clear our own plates) if it meant we would have materially lightened the load for the crew and/or gotten more hangout time with Kennon and Stephanie, whose company everyone enjoyed. However, as a result of how well our every need was met, no one was able to properly feed themselves for at least 24 hours after returning home -- as if we all forgot how to.<br /> May we use your comments as a reference for future guests? Sure.<br /> Thank you!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>Brokers info</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Destination? Virgin Islands<br /> <br /> How was the Yacht? The yacht was absolutely perfect. Right size for our group - plenty of shade, <br /> nice seating and the upper deck was fantastic. <br /> <br /> How was the meals? The meals were excellently prepared and delicious. The presentation<br /> was beautiful. <br /> <br /> How was your crew? Captain Richard was absolutely fantastic. He was measured and personable - with a great mixture of suggestions on what to do, while also allowing us to do what we wanted. He was extremely attentive and clearly knowledgeable about the areas we visited and of course all things in the boat. He was great about making sure we had access to the toys in a safe way and would offer to do anything that would help us have more fun at our particular spots. I would definitely go on a boat with Richard again. Christina was a great chef - the execution on her meals was excellent.</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>Dec 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Thank you both so much for an unforgettable week for all the right reasons! The Food, Activities, Etc. have all been better then we could've imagine or wished for. <br /> We loved getting to know the two of you and spend time together. Were already looking forward to our next adventure with you two.<br /> Richard & Christina<br /> <br /> Everything exceeded our expectations. You make a great team so glad our crew and your crew made such an awesome connection! <br /> See you soon, until then Cheers to our next adventure<br /> Mike & Beth</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>Dec 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Wow ! What a week you helped our two families experience your hospitality, knowledge of the islands, pace of travel and amazing food made for life time memories for all and a much needed respite.<br /> <br /> On top of that you made both 21st birthday and Christmas celebration uniquely memorable. I'm telling you with certainty no other boat has an "Elf on the Shelf" like Ventana! <br /> <br /> All the best the best to both of you and we hope our parts cross again on the beautiful waters of the USVI.<br /> <br /> Bob, Kara& Family <br /> Tina, Matt & Family</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>Jan 2021</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Wow! Best crewmates of all time. The food was great and the winds was high. Richard at the helm of the great Ventana, thank you for caring us through massive swells and making sure our drinks were full. Christina, the best dam cook in any island, ever. let us know when little Italy : a taste of Ventana comes out . These adventures will be remembered for a very very long time and never forgotten. We can't thank y'all enough. The next time you hear werewolf or hear a bud light open we can only hope y'all think of us. This vacation was everything we hoped for and beyond our expectations. 2020 was the worst year of our families lives and this vacation was what we needed for the start for the new year. Song of the week : Feel something different by Ben Miller & Amine.<br /> <br /> H.A.G.S</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>Thanksgiving 2020 - Broker provided comments</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>1. Crew Friendliness: A++<br /> 2. Crew Knowledge: A++<br /> 3. Quality of Service: A++<br /> 4. The Professionalism of Crew: A++<br /> 5. Value of the Cost of the Charter: Well, of course, we would love for it to cost less but you get what you pay for!<br /> 6. On-Board Cuisine: OMGOSH: THIS WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND IN EVERY WAY ON EVERY MEAL. If you have not experienced Christina's culinary extraordinaire experience, then I think you guys need to indulge.<br /> 7. Destination / Location: Absolutely love the location of the USVI's and even more now that I do not want to spend our money where it is not welcomed, i.e., the BVI's<br /> 8. Water-Sports: I did not personally do any water sports other than stand-up paddleboard and apparently, I am not very good but still had fun. Kids loved them.<br /> 9. Overall Satisfaction: Completely satisfied with all that you delivered. We will go again when we can.<br /> <br /> What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation? <br /> The Thanksgiving Feast prepared by Christina (Seafood Feast); Captain Richard's knowledge and love of what he is doing. Pure relaxation and enjoyment had by our two families.<br /> <br /> Any additional comments you would like to make regarding your vacation experience? <br /> We would highly recommend this charter by your company to others along with the recommendation of The Ventana, Capt. Richard and Christina as crew. They worked themselves to the bone and did so with smiles and love. Also, our driver that picked us up at the airport to dock and return was an absolutely wonderful man too. I would recommend him as well.<br /> <br /> We want to thank you for supplying us with all the information we needed to get through the COVIDmania traveling. The only thing that could have made this trip better would have been to delete COVIDmania and allow us to be onshore together at a restaurant. We usually enjoyed going ashore for a meal or two but didn't even bother since we could not sit together and wanted to avoid all the hysteria.<br /> <br /> Again, thank you for a memorable experience. </div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>July 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Dear Richard, we can't thank you enough for your generosity and hospitality. We loved tubing in Magen's Bay, stargazing off St John and snorkeling in countless beautiful coves. Suzanne, the food was incredible - we especially loved the banana pancakes, crab cakes, sun dried tomato ravioli and ALL the deserts! Richard, you make the best "Painkiller", if this Captain thing doesn't pan out, you'll make an excellent mixologist. Thanks for sharing evening card games and giving us a vacation we'll never forget. Although a few dolphins would have been nice lol!<br /> <br /> -Nick, Katherine, Sloan, Reese & Grace<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>June 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I've had several people ask about our recent vacation. It was AMAZING btw!! If you're interested in booking a charter for your family, please reach out! Captain Richard and Suzanne were THE BEST!! And don't worry, you won't have to do ALL the work! Seriously what an experience! I highly, highly recommend!</div><div class='clr'></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'><a rel='prettyPhoto[5247]' title='' href='https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests14648-1.jpg?551282189'><span></span><img src='https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/yachtlg/yacht5247/5247guests14648-1.jpg?551282189' style='border:0px;' alt='Photo 4'></a></div></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'></div></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'></div></div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>April 2019</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We had the absolute best vacation on the Alladora (previous boat) and I would attribute it all to the experience that these two provided. From the very moment we met them, we felt comfortable and felt accommodated for! They make a fantastic team working together and the vibe they had together made for a fun relaxing and amazing time.<br /> <br /> Christina is a little spitfire and we all fell in love with her instantly. We would NEVER have believed we would be served such elegant food on the boat. Her meals were always over the top and the presentation and unique options were out of this world. Each morning we were greeted with tea and coffee, Bloody Mary's or Mimosas which was a nice treat.<br /> <br /> I honestly cannot say enough great things about these two! I will definitely be on a charter trip like this again and will not accept any other skipper or chef except for these two. They both catered to every individual person's needs the entire trip, cooking separate meals when some guests did not like certain ingredients, they played taxi on the dingy for anyone who ever needed to get to shore and never once seemed annoyed or inconvenienced.<br /> <br /> We love the BVI's and will be back for another amazing experience with Jacob and Christina.<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>New Years 2019/2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>The seven nights we spent on Neverland were absolutely spectacular! Our tour of the British Virgin Islands featured great snorkeling and swimming, beautiful beaches, and interesting ports of call, but what made the vacation truly special was our crew, Jacob Beman and Christina Astuto. Jacob is a skillful sailor, Christina a magical cook, and both of them have a touch of MacGyver in their personalities. (Our first day out featured Christina being hoisted to the top of the mast for some impromptu problem solving!) Christina’s touch in the kitchen really took our breath away as she daily turned Neverland into a floating gourmet restaurant. Additionally, Christina and Jacob worked with us to curate a selection of Italian wines that were a constant delight. When we weren’t drinking wine, Jacob’s rum punch and Christina’s negroni's and old fashions were memorable. And when we weren’t busy eating and drinking, Jacob had a knack for effortlessly managing our itinerary, changing plans when needed to fit the weather, our interests, and our moods.<br /> Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, Christina and Jacob are a real pleasure to spend time with. Never less than professional, C & J are lively, interesting, fun and funny. We could not have wished for better company!</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>March 2019</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We were fortunate to book two day trips with Capt. Jacob Beman and Christina Astuto on the Pau Hana catamaran during the week of March 17, 2019. Our group consisted of three couples, several of whom had lifelong boating experience and a couple who frankly weren't sure they were ready to spend an hour, much less a day, on a sailboat.<br /> <br /> Jacob and Christina immediately took charge of the charter, making sure we were comfortable as well as oriented to the safety procedures aboard the boat. The main challenge our group presented was that half of us wanted to go somewhere to socialize, drink painkillers, and buy t-shirts to bring home, while the other half did not want to see, much less talk to, another tourist if at all possible. Jacob was able to "read the room" & plan a full, fun day that made everyone happy. They were also exceptionally tolerant of the music choices of their guests...even if it was early 90's Hair Bands! Jacob and Christina demonstrated an intuitive talent for customer service, anticipating our needs before we had a chance to ask. Their ability to make us feel taken care of and a bit spoiled while still treating us like long lost friends is an interpersonal skill that can't be taught.<br /> <br /> One of the more important and appreciated things I noticed was that both Jacob and Christina demonstrated their knowledge of and respect for the ecosystem around them in the way they operate the boat and the locations they chose to show us. It is clear that they both love this gorgeous corner of the world & want to conserve its beauty for future generations.<br /> <br /> I feel that any well balanced review should include some constructive criticism. I struggled to find something to critique about the service we received, but here it is. Jacob's fashion sense is atrocious. The patterns in his shirts and shorts clash to the point of distraction. Christina assured us she is working on the issue, so hopefully improvements will be made in that area.<br /> <br /> We enjoyed our time on St. John immensely, but the days we spent on the water were certainly the highlight of the week. After an amazing trip, I believe one's flight home should be spent planning the next vacation. It was the unanimous decision the group that our next getaway would be planned based solely on where Jacob and Christina are working. I just hope they’re prepared for that!<br /> <br /> Regards, Brooks & Roisin<br /> Boston, MA<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>Praise from Charter Broker on three well done charters</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I have now had 3 charters with Jacob and Christina absolutely nailed it each time.<br /> The planning, the food, their personalities. . . . everything! It was very different groups from a family to a 35 wedding anniversary and all the clients were full of praise.<br /> Charter Broker<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:center;background:#CCCCCC;font-weight:bold;'>June 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Sundowners and The Big Blue - what could be better?! Our time aboard SY Rapscallion was absolutely perfect! Captain Richard and Suzanne were THE BEST!! Great dynamics!! Very welcoming and genuine! Perfect for our family. Love the laid back atmosphere and even though the covid-19 threw us a challenge, we managed to stop in amazing anchorages and enjoy the vast snorkeling opportunities! The pier @ Fredriksted is an absolute must when visiting St Croix!<br /> <br /> Suzanne, many thanks for your wonderful cooking skills! Everything was beautiful and so so tasty! (Kudos on the homemade sweet and sour mix!) Amazing job! Cannot stress enough! Above & beyond!<br /> <br /> To both Captain Richard and Suzanne -<br /> Humble thanks for sharing your sailing knowledge! As we've mentioned this is our dream to live aboard full-time. Appreciate your patience and involvement more than you know! Will has been in his happy place for the last 10 days for sure! haha<br /> <br /> Seriously you both have been great! Many many thanks for making this a most memorable trip for our family! I bet Emory will talk (& talk, & talk, & talk..) about her time aboard for years to come! haha Until next time...<br /> <br /> Fair winds & following seas,<br /> Will, Rayna, Elle, Emory & Ryan<br /> <br /> PS - Mind the "sugar cubes"<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div> </div><div class='clr'></div><br><div class='ebrmenu'><div class='ebmenuitem'><a class='dc_c3b_large dc_c3b_blue dc_button dc_c3b_download' href='https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2395/pdhaX/5247/1///'>Home</a></div><div class='ebmenuitem'><a class='dc_c3b_large dc_c3b_blue dc_button dc_c3b_download' href='https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2395/pdhaX/5247/2///'>More photos</a></div><div class='ebmenuitem'><a class='dc_c3b_large dc_c3b_blue dc_button dc_c3b_download' href='https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2395/pdhaX/5247/3///'>Specs</a></div><div class='ebmenuitem'><a class='dc_c3b_large dc_c3b_blue dc_button dc_c3b_download' href='https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2395/pdhaX/5247/5///'>Crew</a></div><div class='ebmenuitem'><a class='dc_c3b_large dc_c3b_blue dc_button dc_c3b_download' href='https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2395/pdhaX/5247/M///'>Sample Menu</a></div><div class='ebmenuitem'><a class='dc_c3b_large dc_c3b_blue dc_button dc_c3b_download' href='https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2395/pdhaX/5247/G///'>Guest Comments</a></div><div class='ebmenuitem'><a class='dc_c3b_large dc_c3b_blue dc_button dc_c3b_download' href='https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2395/pdhaX/5247/4///'>Rates</a></div><div class='ebmenuitem'><a class='dc_c3b_large dc_c3b_blue dc_button dc_c3b_download' href='https://www.cyabrochure.com/ebn/2395/pdhaX/5247/V///'>Videos</a></div></div><span class='stretcher'></span> </div> </body> </html>
reviews: <h2 id='reviews'>Reviews</h2> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 2 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">November 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Thank you so much to Captain Tim and Chef Jason for making our bucket list vacation sailing through the Virgin Islands a trip we will remember and cherish forever. The week was the perfect combination of relaxation and action as we cruised our way from Maho Bay snorkeling with the sea turtles, to Jos Van Dyke enjoying sunset and painkillers at Soggy Dollar Bar, to the rum distillery and sunset at Cane Garden Bay in Tortola, the Baths and dinner at Saba Rock on Virgin Grande, snorkeling and rum tasting at Cooper Island, a private bonfire on Thanksgiving night at Salt Island, snorkeling The Indians and Caves at Norman Island, Willy T’s at Norman Island jumping from the top deck, ending with a final night at Caneel Bay and dinner in town at Cruz Bay, St. John. It was an amazing week, and Captain Tim knew just the places to go to make it so memorable for our family of 10, ranging in age from 7 to 70. Chef Jason crushed the meals for our family, dealing with food allergies and picky kids! Every single meal was amazing, and he even prepared a full Thanksgiving feast on the Ventana! We enjoyed hearing their stories and learning the history of the islands as we sailed past, saw many sea turtles and dolphins from the boat, and enjoyed evenings of charades, guitar playing by Captain Tim, and Tim & Jason taught us a new card game (31) that kept even the kids up past midnight in intense competition! We loved our time on the beautiful catamaran, Ventana, and have gained two new friends that we look forward to sailing with again!</div><div class='clr'></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'><a rel='prettyPhoto[5247]' title='' href='/wp-content/uploads/yacht/c/ventana/ventana-ventana-review-large1.jpg' class="review_img" data-lightbox="yacht_gallery"><span></span><img src='/wp-content/plugins/mo_filter/img/lqip/lqip_6x9_v1.webp' style='border:0px;' alt='Review img # 1 of the yacht VENTANA' class="lazyload img-responsive" data-src="/wp-content/uploads/yacht/c/ventana/ventana-review-1.jpg" itemprop="image"></a></div></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'><a rel='prettyPhoto[5247]' title='' href='/wp-content/uploads/yacht/c/ventana/ventana-ventana-review-large2.jpg' class="review_img" data-lightbox="yacht_gallery"><span></span><img src='/wp-content/plugins/mo_filter/img/lqip/lqip_6x9_v1.webp' style='border:0px;' alt='Review img # 2 of the yacht VENTANA' class="lazyload img-responsive" data-src="/wp-content/uploads/yacht/c/ventana/ventana-review-2.jpg" itemprop="image"></a></div></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'><a rel='prettyPhoto[5247]' title='' href='/wp-content/uploads/yacht/c/ventana/ventana-ventana-review-large3.jpg' class="review_img" data-lightbox="yacht_gallery"><span></span><img src='/wp-content/plugins/mo_filter/img/lqip/lqip_6x9_v1.webp' style='border:0px;' alt='Review img # 3 of the yacht VENTANA' class="lazyload img-responsive" data-src="/wp-content/uploads/yacht/c/ventana/ventana-review-3.jpg" itemprop="image"></a></div></div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 3 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">November 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I just wanted to drop a note to tell you what a great job Tim Montgomery and Jason McKay did for our group in our BVI trip recently. We were thrown a curve ball the week befor we set sail with no air conditioning on the boat. We had some hesitancy abouthe trip but decided to go. Tim and Jason had multiple fans in each for us and did a great job making us forget all about it!<br /> <br /> We vacation as a group almost every year. Tim and jason made this trip especially memorable with their professionalism, great personalities and outstanding service. The trips to each island were fun, the food was incredible and the service was first class. </div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 4 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">June 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>My family sailed with another family on the Ventana for one week in the USVI. Michelle with Epic was fantastic throughout the selection and planning process and her insight was invaluable and much appreciated. We will work with her again and have already recommended her to other friends. The Ventana is a Lagoon 52 foot catamaran and the boat was perfect for our group. I can’t say enough good things about Captain Kennon and Chef Stephanie. From the food and beverages to the service and itinerary, it was all phenomenal and we felt completely pampered for the entire trip. They worked tirelessly so that we could relax, adventure and truly enjoy our time on vacation. We commented that it seemed not just a job for them but a true joy for them to ensure that we were happy and having fun. We would love to sail with them again!<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 5 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">April 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Yacht & Crew<br /> Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.<br /> Rating of Yacht & Crew:<br /> (5 Being the Highest) 5<br /> Was the yacht comfortable and clean?<br /> Yes!<br /> Was the yacht well ventilated?<br /> Yes<br /> Was the crew friendly and accommodating?<br /> Yes. The crew was great! Kennon and Stephanie are awesome. We couldn’t have a better crew. We had both kids an adults. And everyone would say they are the best!<br /> Was the food good and well presented?<br /> Yes. It was delicious. You will not go hungry. Everything was made from scratch. We ate like kings and queens. We had a couple picky eater and one with a food allergy. The chief accommodated for everyone.<br /> 8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?<br /> Cannot say enough good things. They were great.<br /> Cruising Area <br /> Did you like the area you chartered in?<br /> Loved it. Each stop had something different but still beautiful</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 6 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> It has been absolutely fantastic from the minute we met to the day of departure! Hope to see you again soon, love and hugs! We can’t thank you enough for your hospitality!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 7 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> This trip has exceeded expectations on every level. The boat is beautiful and the islands and water are spectacular but the crew of Kennon and Stephanie is what topped the charts! They are amazing taking care of every need, want and thought – they listen and try to do What they can to make the trip perfect and he succeeded at every turn. This was a special trip for Bob and Norma and it became a trip of a lifetime for all of us. We are forever grateful and this will stay in our memories forever!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 8 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>They far exceeded expectations! These guys are truly professionals. We wanted far nothing for the entire trip, are made return, and what a great group…who knew it would turn out so well! Love, love, loved every minute. Look forward to our next excursion with Kennon and Steph friends for life! Mi casa es su casa!!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 9 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> We have had a great time, made new friends and have totally relaxed and enjoyed ourselves for services impeccable so appreciated. The crew any the accommodations are beyond exceptional and will be highly recommended! You know have friends in Western Colorado!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 10 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> This vacation will be tough to beat and will set a high bar for the future. The crew Kennon and Stephanie were amazing with the service, food and keeping the whole group entertained. There was so much do from games, water activities, relaxing and lots of firsts for all of her family. Thanks so much and we will be back!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 11 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Y’all’s hospitality has given me the most cherish-able memories to last throughout my life. The food and drinks succeeded my expectations. I will be returning without the drink cloud next time. No algae bloom on rainy days.</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 12 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Kennon and Stephanie,<br /> <br /> Thank you for exceeding expectations on every level. This bucket list trip was almost never happened was so many obstacles thrown away. We were positively thrilled when we actually stepped on board Ventana. And the thrills, surprises, and moments never stopped after we landed. Thank you Stephanie Kevin for everything. You are the best crew we could have asked for. Everything was outstanding! Meals were five star. Experience was six star! Hugs!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 13 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>1. Crew Friendliness: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 2. Crew Knowledge: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 3. Quality of Service: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 4. The Professionalism of Crew: TOP-NOTCH<br /> 5. Value of the Cost + Expenses Charter: JUST RIGHT<br /> 6. On-Board Cuisine: AMAZING<br /> 7. Destination / Location: BEST THAT COULD BE DONE<br /> 8. Water-Sports: PERHAPS ADD A KAYAK<br /> 9. Overall Satisfaction: EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS<br /> <br /> What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation? WHO COULD NARROW DOWN TO ONE? LAUGHING ON A RAINY DAY EXCURSION, UNEXPECTED AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE, SURPRISES FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER, WATCHING THE SEA ANIMALS FROM BOAT AT NIGHT</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 14 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I love their time on the Ventana! We have made so many great memories that will always carry with us! Our favorite memories were seeing a starfish while on the subwing, feeding scraps to the remora, snorkeling with Stephanie, all the food! Floating on the ring of love, and all the laughs!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 15 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Thank you Stephanie and Kennon! Beside the highlight up the trip would be the boat – but two of you in your hospitality, kindness, took experience to another level. Thanks for making us feel so welcome – teaching us, and laughing with us! Thank you for a great week of fun and incredible food. Hopefully our paths will cross again! You are always welcome in Colorado!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 16 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">February 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>100% exceeded our expectations! Kennon and Stephanie were well above call of duty to accommodate our every need! Our favorite memories were snorkeling, paddleboards, sailing, whale watching, sunsets from the flybridge… everything!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 17 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">January 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I imagine it’s tripping fabulous but I never dreamt of how amazing it would actually be. Stephanie and Kennon seemed to anticipate every need and fill it! I felt like a rockstar on my very own yard. Thanks for the super great food and drinks and warm friendly hospitality. And for saving my hat!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 18 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">January 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We completely enjoyed every aspect of this amazing trip. Or expectations were more than expected in every way. Stephanie treat us to gourmet meals every day. I don’t think that any of us have ever eaten so well. Kennon was a fabulous continent host. Our drinks were never empty and his positive attitude started and ended every day with a smile. We thank you so much for your incredible hospitality!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 19 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">January 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We can’t thank you enough for your hostility and amazing food. The ladies loved all of the water sports and every spot you chose was perfect. Best New Year’s Eve and day ever! We look forward to returning!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 20 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">January 2022</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Thank you for an amazing family vacation! Your hospitality was unbelievable over-the-top every single day! Stephanie, the snacks and meals were absolutely wow! It was fun to sit down and wait to see what you have prepared for us, you truly have an art and passion for cooking! Thank you both for everything. So hope to travel with you again in the future!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 21 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">November 2021</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We hope you enjoyed your charter! We would really appreciate it if you would take a moment to complete this form. Naturally we hope that everything was perfect, but we also would like to know if there were any (small) problems. All comments are helpful!<br /> When you arrived, your first impression of the yacht was:<br /> Simultaneous impressions:<br /> 1. Wait, we didn’t rent David Geffen’s boat? Shoot, that was a miss.<br /> 2. Wow, the photos really do look like the boat; these rooms are great!<br /> 3. Holy moly, there’s an inflatable flamingo on board with us.<br /> 4. Who cares about unpacking and getting settled; this shrimp salad thing is everything we want<br /> right now for lunch!<br /> What did you think about your accommodation? Cabins, beds, bathrooms:<br /> The accommodations were really comfortable. If there were questions about how things worked in the cabins/bathrooms, the crew showed us. There were lots of nooks and crannies to stash things, which was awesome.<br /> Salon, cockpit, deck space:<br /> These spaces were great, but we spent nearly all waking hours outside and didn’t use the salon or cockpit areas. As expected, we really had to cram in at meals since the deck table isn’t made to sit 10 -- but no one minded at all.<br /> Was the boat kept clean during your charter (your cabins, the bathrooms/heads, your towels, bedding, the cockpit, the galley)?<br /> Yep, it was kept very clean. We could have done without the mid week linens change -- none of us change that stuff out at home in under one week, and we didn’t see the need to do it while on vacation either. It felt like it made unnecessary work for Kennon and Stehpanie!<br /> Did you miss anything on board?<br /> Not sure what this question is actually asking, but we wish we made time for and/or stayed up to karaoke at least once. We also didn’t get a chance for Kennon to play his mandolin.<br /> What did you enjoy the most on board?<br /> The many places to hangout on the boat. Any beverage available at any time, for any mood.<br /> Please describe your Captain (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)<br /> Kennon is wise beyond his years, and we felt like we were capable, experienced hands. He made sure all things water were as easy, quick, comfortable, and safe as we could want -- whether we were sailing, on the tender, going for a swim/snorkel, or hanging out in the water around the boat. Kennon was also incredibly service oriented and never let more than a 20 min go by without asking if anyone needed anything. Additionally, he had a deep bench of dad jokes, and was workshopping more, which kept people laughing.<br /> What do you think about your itinerary, the places and bays you visited and the activities you have done?<br /> Outside of two dive days we had pre-planned, we mostly made it up as we went along. We were consulted about options for every available choice (though we tried to get Kennon to make the choice a lot of the times), and as a result our group was super happy with everything we did.<br /> Please describe your chef (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)<br /> Stephanie is a complete professional with command over all essential things for the boat life. In addition to her aptitude with cooking, sailing/driving the boat/tender, and all things underwater, she was warm, kind, and constantly paying attention to and remembering people’s needs/preferences. She made people feel truly taken care of because of her strong orientation to high touch hospitality and a highly attuned EQ. She was also friendly and open, sharing some of her own story about how she made her way to this work and what keeps her doing it.<br /> Please describe your meals (presentation, quality, quantity)<br /> The meals were tasty and variable -- we didn’t get tired of anything. Everything was also presented in a visually thoughtful way. Lunch dessert was a group favorite (and a total surprise on the first day), and our happy hour apps were always very appreciated. We still don’t understand how Stephanie prepares these meals from the NYC apartment-sized galley.<br /> Do you feel the meals and drinks reflected the requests you made in your preference sheet?<br /> Yes, everything we said was reflected (but we were a pretty easy group to cook for with very few true problem areas to work around). We could have been more specific had we really known to be, eg: our group prefers savory breakfasts over sweet ones; or, we don’t all eat the same amount (ie big dudes vs smaller women) so having identically-sized plated meals doesn’t necessarily match people’s needs. We mentioned all of these things to Stehpanie when we realized we never said anything about this earlier -- but the preference sheet could be updated for these kinds of nuances.<br /> If you had children in your party, what did the crew do to make their vacation special (food, games, toys, etc)?<br /> <br /> No actual kids in our group, just the adult variety.<br /> Did you receive enough information from us before your trip, was the description of the yacht and crew accurate?<br /> Yes, I think we had all of the info we needed. The one thing that was on the boat that wasn’t called out ahead of time on the materials was that there are beach (Turkish) towels on board. Kennon let me know ahead of time because I asked, but otherwise everyone would have brought their own quick dry towel (though most of us did anyway) for post-swimming.<br /> Would you sail with us again?<br /> Yep, we want to come back to actually go to the BVI -- but we want the same crew. Possible??<br /> Any other notes or special remarks you have:<br /> They took such good care of us, almost to a fault. We wouldn’t have minded pitching in a bit ourselves (we got the side eye when we tried to clear our own plates) if it meant we would have materially lightened the load for the crew and/or gotten more hangout time with Kennon and Stephanie, whose company everyone enjoyed. However, as a result of how well our every need was met, no one was able to properly feed themselves for at least 24 hours after returning home -- as if we all forgot how to.<br /> May we use your comments as a reference for future guests? Sure.<br /> Thank you!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 22 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">Brokers info</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Destination? Virgin Islands<br /> <br /> How was the Yacht? The yacht was absolutely perfect. Right size for our group - plenty of shade, <br /> nice seating and the upper deck was fantastic. <br /> <br /> How was the meals? The meals were excellently prepared and delicious. The presentation<br /> was beautiful. <br /> <br /> How was your crew? Captain Richard was absolutely fantastic. He was measured and personable - with a great mixture of suggestions on what to do, while also allowing us to do what we wanted. He was extremely attentive and clearly knowledgeable about the areas we visited and of course all things in the boat. He was great about making sure we had access to the toys in a safe way and would offer to do anything that would help us have more fun at our particular spots. I would definitely go on a boat with Richard again. Christina was a great chef - the execution on her meals was excellent.</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 23 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">Dec 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Thank you both so much for an unforgettable week for all the right reasons! The Food, Activities, Etc. have all been better then we could've imagine or wished for. <br /> We loved getting to know the two of you and spend time together. Were already looking forward to our next adventure with you two.<br /> Richard & Christina<br /> <br /> Everything exceeded our expectations. You make a great team so glad our crew and your crew made such an awesome connection! <br /> See you soon, until then Cheers to our next adventure<br /> Mike & Beth</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 24 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">Dec 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Wow ! What a week you helped our two families experience your hospitality, knowledge of the islands, pace of travel and amazing food made for life time memories for all and a much needed respite.<br /> <br /> On top of that you made both 21st birthday and Christmas celebration uniquely memorable. I'm telling you with certainty no other boat has an "Elf on the Shelf" like Ventana! <br /> <br /> All the best the best to both of you and we hope our parts cross again on the beautiful waters of the USVI.<br /> <br /> Bob, Kara& Family <br /> Tina, Matt & Family</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 25 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">Jan 2021</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Wow! Best crewmates of all time. The food was great and the winds was high. Richard at the helm of the great Ventana, thank you for caring us through massive swells and making sure our drinks were full. Christina, the best dam cook in any island, ever. let us know when little Italy : a taste of Ventana comes out . These adventures will be remembered for a very very long time and never forgotten. We can't thank y'all enough. The next time you hear werewolf or hear a bud light open we can only hope y'all think of us. This vacation was everything we hoped for and beyond our expectations. 2020 was the worst year of our families lives and this vacation was what we needed for the start for the new year. Song of the week : Feel something different by Ben Miller & Amine.<br /> <br /> H.A.G.S</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 26 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">Thanksgiving 2020 - Broker provided comments</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>1. Crew Friendliness: A++<br /> 2. Crew Knowledge: A++<br /> 3. Quality of Service: A++<br /> 4. The Professionalism of Crew: A++<br /> 5. Value of the Cost of the Charter: Well, of course, we would love for it to cost less but you get what you pay for!<br /> 6. On-Board Cuisine: OMGOSH: THIS WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND IN EVERY WAY ON EVERY MEAL. If you have not experienced Christina's culinary extraordinaire experience, then I think you guys need to indulge.<br /> 7. Destination / Location: Absolutely love the location of the USVI's and even more now that I do not want to spend our money where it is not welcomed, i.e., the BVI's<br /> 8. Water-Sports: I did not personally do any water sports other than stand-up paddleboard and apparently, I am not very good but still had fun. Kids loved them.<br /> 9. Overall Satisfaction: Completely satisfied with all that you delivered. We will go again when we can.<br /> <br /> What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation? <br /> The Thanksgiving Feast prepared by Christina (Seafood Feast); Captain Richard's knowledge and love of what he is doing. Pure relaxation and enjoyment had by our two families.<br /> <br /> Any additional comments you would like to make regarding your vacation experience? <br /> We would highly recommend this charter by your company to others along with the recommendation of The Ventana, Capt. Richard and Christina as crew. They worked themselves to the bone and did so with smiles and love. Also, our driver that picked us up at the airport to dock and return was an absolutely wonderful man too. I would recommend him as well.<br /> <br /> We want to thank you for supplying us with all the information we needed to get through the COVIDmania traveling. The only thing that could have made this trip better would have been to delete COVIDmania and allow us to be onshore together at a restaurant. We usually enjoyed going ashore for a meal or two but didn't even bother since we could not sit together and wanted to avoid all the hysteria.<br /> <br /> Again, thank you for a memorable experience. </div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 27 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">July 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Dear Richard, we can't thank you enough for your generosity and hospitality. We loved tubing in Magen's Bay, stargazing off St John and snorkeling in countless beautiful coves. Suzanne, the food was incredible - we especially loved the banana pancakes, crab cakes, sun dried tomato ravioli and ALL the deserts! Richard, you make the best "Painkiller", if this Captain thing doesn't pan out, you'll make an excellent mixologist. Thanks for sharing evening card games and giving us a vacation we'll never forget. Although a few dolphins would have been nice lol!<br /> <br /> -Nick, Katherine, Sloan, Reese & Grace<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 28 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">June 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I've had several people ask about our recent vacation. It was AMAZING btw!! If you're interested in booking a charter for your family, please reach out! Captain Richard and Suzanne were THE BEST!! And don't worry, you won't have to do ALL the work! Seriously what an experience! I highly, highly recommend!</div><div class='clr'></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'><a rel='prettyPhoto[5247]' title='' href='/wp-content/uploads/yacht/c/ventana/ventana-ventana-review-large4.jpg' class="review_img" data-lightbox="yacht_gallery"><span></span><img src='/wp-content/plugins/mo_filter/img/lqip/lqip_6x9_v1.webp' style='border:0px;' alt='Review img # 4 of the yacht VENTANA' class="lazyload img-responsive" data-src="/wp-content/uploads/yacht/c/ventana/ventana-review-4.jpg" itemprop="image"></a></div></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'></div></div><div class='ebrimg cya-width-33 cya-width-block'><div class='ebrimg2 dc_decor_img' style='display:inline-block;max-width:98%;'></div></div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 29 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">April 2019</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We had the absolute best vacation on the Alladora (previous boat) and I would attribute it all to the experience that these two provided. From the very moment we met them, we felt comfortable and felt accommodated for! They make a fantastic team working together and the vibe they had together made for a fun relaxing and amazing time.<br /> <br /> Christina is a little spitfire and we all fell in love with her instantly. We would NEVER have believed we would be served such elegant food on the boat. Her meals were always over the top and the presentation and unique options were out of this world. Each morning we were greeted with tea and coffee, Bloody Mary's or Mimosas which was a nice treat.<br /> <br /> I honestly cannot say enough great things about these two! I will definitely be on a charter trip like this again and will not accept any other skipper or chef except for these two. They both catered to every individual person's needs the entire trip, cooking separate meals when some guests did not like certain ingredients, they played taxi on the dingy for anyone who ever needed to get to shore and never once seemed annoyed or inconvenienced.<br /> <br /> We love the BVI's and will be back for another amazing experience with Jacob and Christina.<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 30 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">New Years 2019/2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>The seven nights we spent on Neverland were absolutely spectacular! Our tour of the British Virgin Islands featured great snorkeling and swimming, beautiful beaches, and interesting ports of call, but what made the vacation truly special was our crew, Jacob Beman and Christina Astuto. Jacob is a skillful sailor, Christina a magical cook, and both of them have a touch of MacGyver in their personalities. (Our first day out featured Christina being hoisted to the top of the mast for some impromptu problem solving!) Christina’s touch in the kitchen really took our breath away as she daily turned Neverland into a floating gourmet restaurant. Additionally, Christina and Jacob worked with us to curate a selection of Italian wines that were a constant delight. When we weren’t drinking wine, Jacob’s rum punch and Christina’s negroni's and old fashions were memorable. And when we weren’t busy eating and drinking, Jacob had a knack for effortlessly managing our itinerary, changing plans when needed to fit the weather, our interests, and our moods.<br /> Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, Christina and Jacob are a real pleasure to spend time with. Never less than professional, C & J are lively, interesting, fun and funny. We could not have wished for better company!</div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 31 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">March 2019</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>We were fortunate to book two day trips with Capt. Jacob Beman and Christina Astuto on the Pau Hana catamaran during the week of March 17, 2019. Our group consisted of three couples, several of whom had lifelong boating experience and a couple who frankly weren't sure they were ready to spend an hour, much less a day, on a sailboat.<br /> <br /> Jacob and Christina immediately took charge of the charter, making sure we were comfortable as well as oriented to the safety procedures aboard the boat. The main challenge our group presented was that half of us wanted to go somewhere to socialize, drink painkillers, and buy t-shirts to bring home, while the other half did not want to see, much less talk to, another tourist if at all possible. Jacob was able to "read the room" & plan a full, fun day that made everyone happy. They were also exceptionally tolerant of the music choices of their guests...even if it was early 90's Hair Bands! Jacob and Christina demonstrated an intuitive talent for customer service, anticipating our needs before we had a chance to ask. Their ability to make us feel taken care of and a bit spoiled while still treating us like long lost friends is an interpersonal skill that can't be taught.<br /> <br /> One of the more important and appreciated things I noticed was that both Jacob and Christina demonstrated their knowledge of and respect for the ecosystem around them in the way they operate the boat and the locations they chose to show us. It is clear that they both love this gorgeous corner of the world & want to conserve its beauty for future generations.<br /> <br /> I feel that any well balanced review should include some constructive criticism. I struggled to find something to critique about the service we received, but here it is. Jacob's fashion sense is atrocious. The patterns in his shirts and shorts clash to the point of distraction. Christina assured us she is working on the issue, so hopefully improvements will be made in that area.<br /> <br /> We enjoyed our time on St. John immensely, but the days we spent on the water were certainly the highlight of the week. After an amazing trip, I believe one's flight home should be spent planning the next vacation. It was the unanimous decision the group that our next getaway would be planned based solely on where Jacob and Christina are working. I just hope they’re prepared for that!<br /> <br /> Regards, Brooks & Roisin<br /> Boston, MA<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 32 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">Praise from Charter Broker on three well done charters</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>I have now had 3 charters with Jacob and Christina absolutely nailed it each time.<br /> The planning, the food, their personalities. . . . everything! It was very different groups from a family to a 35 wedding anniversary and all the clients were full of praise.<br /> Charter Broker<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div></div> </div> <div class='bs-example' itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review"> <div itemprop="name" content=""></div> <div itemprop="itemReviewed" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Hotel"> <span itemprop="name">VENTANA</span> </div> <div itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope> <meta itemprop="name" content="VENTANA" Crew 33 /> </div> <div class="yacht_rev"> <div itemprop="reviewBody">June 2020</div><div class='clr'></div><div style='text-align:left;'>Sundowners and The Big Blue - what could be better?! Our time aboard SY Rapscallion was absolutely perfect! Captain Richard and Suzanne were THE BEST!! Great dynamics!! Very welcoming and genuine! Perfect for our family. Love the laid back atmosphere and even though the covid-19 threw us a challenge, we managed to stop in amazing anchorages and enjoy the vast snorkeling opportunities! The pier @ Fredriksted is an absolute must when visiting St Croix!<br /> <br /> Suzanne, many thanks for your wonderful cooking skills! Everything was beautiful and so so tasty! (Kudos on the homemade sweet and sour mix!) Amazing job! Cannot stress enough! Above & beyond!<br /> <br /> To both Captain Richard and Suzanne -<br /> Humble thanks for sharing your sailing knowledge! As we've mentioned this is our dream to live aboard full-time. Appreciate your patience and involvement more than you know! Will has been in his happy place for the last 10 days for sure! haha<br /> <br /> Seriously you both have been great! Many many thanks for making this a most memorable trip for our family! I bet Emory will talk (& talk, & talk, & talk..) about her time aboard for years to come! haha Until next time...<br /> <br /> Fair winds & following seas,<br /> Will, Rayna, Elle, Emory & Ryan<br /> <br /> PS - Mind the "sugar cubes"<br /> </div><div class='clr'></div> </div> </div>
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