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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
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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
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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**
Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiver
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:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiver
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VENTANA Yacht Charter Locations
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Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Onboard WiFi limited, no streaming please.
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.
Menu
DAY 1 - DAY BREAK
Fresh coconut milk chia pudding with fruit
Paleo pancakes
Bison sausage
Black bean mushroom sausage
Garlic grits
Soft scrambled eggs brioche french toast
DAY 1 - MIDDAY
Garlic roasted cauliflower with yellow raisin and caper gremolata
Sumac and garlic marinated chicken thighs
Cumin roasted carrots
Lamb and mint meatballs with dill yogurt sauce
Grilled romaine salad and butter croutons and white anchovies
DAY 1 - HORS D'EOUVRES
Watermelon, mint and rose gazpacho
Caviar, creme fraiche, and smoked salmon johnny cakes
Bleu cheese stuffed bacon wrapped dates
DAY 1 - MAIN
Seared crispy skin snapper on chantarelle & blueberry wild rice resting in roasted tomato and onion broth
Garlic roasted lions mane mushroom on a bed of Baba Ganoush and cous cous with roasted chili squash
Seared magret duck breast with cauliflower puree topped with a port wine and demi glace reduction
DAY 1 - DESSERT
Milk tart topped with cinnamon and lightly macerated season berries
DAY 2 - DAY BREAK
House cultured yogurt with granola and fruit
Crispy Bacon
Soft Scrambled Eggs
Fruit and nut smoothies
Crepes Avocado Toast
DAY 2 - MIDDAY
Green papaya and mango salad with spicy peanuts and pickled ginger
Spicy chicken larb
Green vegetable curry with saffron rice
Sweet chili roasted brocoli
Spicy mushroom egg rolls
DAY 2 - HORS D'EOUVRES
Muffaletta puff pastry bites
Vegan queso with tortilla chips
Caprese bites
DAY 2 - MAIN
Prime roast beef served roast carrot puree, Crispy brussel sprouts and savory au jus
Spear caught fish of the day nestled on top of twice cooked eddplant, topped with a sauce vierge
Cauliflower steak on a bed of tabouleh and topped with a yellow raisin caper relish
DAY 2 - DESSERT
Chocolate caramel tart with frensh vanilla gelato
DAY 3 - DAY BREAK
Bananas foster pancakes
Fruit salad
Gruyere and pancetta quiche
Vegan quesadillas
Breakfast burritos
DAY 3 - MIDDAY
Fried fish sandwich with house pickles and briny tartar sauce
Brie, smoked chicken, and blueberry compote paninis
Vegan tomato and onion grilled cheese with pesto dip
Grilled vegetable orzo salad
Japanese ginger marinated cucumber salad
DAY 3 - HORS D'EOUVRES
Prime beef tartar with egg yolk, batarga, and pomme gaufrette
Oyster and shiitake mushroom larb
Curried carrot soup
DAY 3 - MAIN
Prime beef tenderloin paired with duck fat potatoes
Garlic parmesan asparagus and topped with sauce bordelaise
New orleans style shrimp and grits
Vegan mushroom bolognese with walnuts
DAY 3 - DESSERT
Beignets with cafe au lait pot de creme
DAY 4 - DAY BREAK
Blueberry scones
Chorizo and parmesan scrambled eggs
Tofu scramble with roast bell peppers and confit cherry tomatoes
Chocolate chip waffles with bourbon caramel
Fruit parfait
DAY 4 - MIDDAY
Cucumber tomato salad with balsamic vinaigrette and fried garlic
Fish and chips
Eggplant and vegan cheese napoleons
Garlic marinated grilled jumbo shrimp with remoulade
Camembert and prime ribeye steak sandwiches with au jus
Miso glazed roasted eggplant
DAY 4 - HORS D'EOUVRES
Fresh snapper ceviche with mango, jalapeno, and ponzu
Vegan elotes
Fried bread
DAY 4 - MAIN
Red snapper on a bed of parsnip puree, creamed asparagus broth and topped with gremolata
Grilled lamb chops with celeriac tart and garlic peach chutney
Season vegetable ratatouille with roasted garlic bread crumbs
DAY 4 - DESSERT
Gianduja chocolate mouse with caramel whipped cream and crisped chocolate rice
DAY 5 - DAY BREAK
Granola, seasonal fruit and fresh ricotta
Chorizo and melted gruyere hash browns
Smoked salmon benedict with dill hollandaise
Mango blueberry and oat smoothies
DAY 5 - MIDDAY
Fish sauce caramel chicken wings
Dry fried garlic green beans
Black bean mushroom burger with pineapple jalapeno slow
Roast beef sandwish with provolone and rich au jus
Confit garlic and cherry tomato salad with grated squash
Friend plantains
DAY 5 - HORS D'EOUVRES
Vegetable samosas
Fresh onion soup
Rabbit and pistachio gallentine
DAY 5 - MAIN
Mustard and white wine braised rabbit quarter served with braised cabbage and asparagus
Crispy tofu quinoa bowl and miso ginger glaze and roast vegetables
Seared bay scallops served with a curry leaf ginger sauce and curry spiced carrots
DAY 5 - DESSERT
Apple tart tatin with Cinnamon gelato
Reviews
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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.
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
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
H.A.G.S
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.
-Nick, Katherine, Sloan, Reese & Grace
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.
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!
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
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
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"
