Guest Comments
“We met the Kings Ransom at the dock and boarded straight onto the boat. The crew was fabulous and we could not have asked for better service. Captain Cruz was wonderful. Kate was a sensational chef. Sam was the best steward and so attentive to detail. Aldo was a great mate and always took care of us but was also right at Captains side while traveling. They all worked very well together. The weather was fantastic and we simply have a superb week. Thank you for your assistance with making our trip a great one.”
KH - Kings Ransom May 2023
We took a family vacation and stayed on the 53ft Manna and booked through Mainsail. I can’t say enough good things about our crew and our communication with Kevin! Best way to put it is we will be booking again!
SP, May, 2023
“We recently completed a bucket-list trip with Mainsail Yacht Charters on the Port to Vino in the British Virgin Islands and to say the crew and experience exceed our expectations is an understatement. From the moment we met them the crew – Jeff and Caitlin, went above and beyond to ensure we were safe, very well-fed, and enjoyed every minute. They were very accommodating to our group of six’s dietary needs and when minor medical issues (sore muscles and one of our group had a cold) they did everything possible to minimize the impacts. Caitlin’s cooking was exceptional – we never had a bad meal. She cleaned our cabins daily and kept the boat tidy. When we snorkeled, Caitlin went with us on 2 occasions, partly as a guide and partly to help one of our party who was not a strong swimmer – her knowledge of the fish in the area was top notch and we all felt safe in the water with her. Jeff was a fantastic captain – we really enjoyed ‘story time with Capt. Jeff’, the afternoon’s Captain’s cocktails, and his recommendations on places to go and things to do. When he took us to shore or we swam / snorkeled, he always either kept on eye on us or came to get us promptly. We can’t thank them enough for making this experience what it was – a dream come true. The boat is amazing and very comfortable – they are getting a new boat in June and while I’m sure it will be great, there is nothing on this vessel to complain about. The beds were all very comfortable, the storage plentiful and while we didn’t have much wind for sailing, when the main and headsail went up, quietly gliding over the water with minimal sound was something us AZ peeps don’t get to experience much. Mainsail Yacht Charters was terrific to work with pre-charter – Kevin did a great job of finding the right boat and crew, keeping us up to date and making sure all the questions we had were answered.
Overall this was a bucket list item that Kevin, Caitlin and Jeff helped make one of the most memorable tips of our lifetime.”
BD - PORT TO VINO, April 2023
“Donna and I are just back from our charter on Port to Vino and we can’t say enough positive things about Caitlin, Jeff and the entire experience. The boat was perfect, the itinerary they laid out for us was outstanding and we all felt from the moment we set foot on the Tortola, until the time we waved goodbye to the crew, that it was worth every penny. The food was spectacular, the wines great and we were fortunate enough to have terrific weather the whole trip (sans enough wind to sail for more than a few hours). The little things that the crew did made it ever more enjoyable – Caitlin arranging for transportation on Tortola to / from the airport as well as to / from Bananakeet restaurant on our arrival day, to Jeff mentioning a gentleman who runs a massage service on the water in Great Harbor on Jost, where Donna and I had massages that were excellent. Thank you so much for your help in organizing this. ”
DD - PORT TO VINO, April 2023
“We are just back from a week aboard the Easir II with Jessi and Inki. This was planned as a once in a lifetime trip and the worst part of the trip is I want to go again and again! The boat: Perfect fit for our family of four! The boat was our home away from home and it was well stocked, easy to live in and perfect for star gazing, ocean swimming and night time card playing! The trip: We primarily traveled the coves of St. John. The water was beautiful, full of sea life and the island offered a variety of experiences from Coves with sandy beaches and a dozen other yachts to coves with a dozen turtles and very few other people. All and all St.John was a swimmer’s paradise. The crew: I couldn’t imagine this trip without Jessi and Inki. They became part of the family right from the start! It felt like we were visiting old friends who were showing us around their new home. We shared with Inki that we hoped to hike while we visited and he made sure that he had scoped out hikes to ruins and beaches that would add to our trip. Jessi’s meals were incredible – she accommodated our need for gluten free with ease and inspired us to up our cooking game at home with each meal she made! The two of them together were just a delight – we especially loved their bond with our kids and their active participation in family game nights as well as going the extra mile to make this an Easter to remember. All and all this was a 20/10 trip ❤️”
JL – Easir II, April 2023
“This extraordinary experience of living upon the Sea – this was the perfect way to spend and celebrate my 60th Birthday! To sail with Sergio. To be luxuriated with Britany’s care and to indulge in Neen’s Alchemical Mysteries!”
“Let me start by thanking you all for the most spectacular week. From the cocktails and tablescapes to the incredible tasting dishes and views from the yacht. We couldn’t have asked for a better crew or a more perfect vacation. This was a once-in-a-lifetime trip and your planning of every detail allowed us to relax at a whole new level. Thank you for your constant hospitality and for welcoming us into your home.”
PB – Ocean Vibes, January 2023