Guest Comments
My bucket list was set- a crewed trip thru the BVI’s. While we didn’t get there due to COVID issue we were able to experience the absolute beauty of the USVI and none of us were disappointed!! We are not exaggerating, there are not enough positive words in the world to describe how extraordinary our experience was. Our expectations were exceeded!.
5 STARS!!!
Kevin at Mainsail did a fantastic job with every detail and uber responsive. Jeff and Dani are rockstars! We had 4 couples on the boat leaving one room open. Get Along was new boat and in great shape. Everything was in perfect working order. A few things maintenance wise happened while on trip but Captain Jeff was able to fix them without us really even knowing! In addition the crew were on top of upkeep, maintenance and cleaning of the boat. It was extremely comfortable, clean, cool and had an great top deck layout.
Crew as over the top capable and fun! Jeff and Dani went way beyond 100% effort to make sure we were safe, comfortable, relaxed and taken care of. Their individual professionalism, personalities and approach were awesome. They made out week on Get Along just perfect everyday and felt we were the most important people in the world!
Dani’s creations in the galley were right on target including the birthday dinner! . Beautifully presented, tasty, healthy and light. It was obvious that she put much thought into meeting culinary desires and made every meal something to look forward to.
Jeff’s desire to show us the first class USVI cruising experience was obvious. Once we knew we were going to USVI’s We basically asked him to determine our itinerary and stops to give us a nice balance of activities and they anticipated and executed that desire so effortlessly and beautifully. Snorkeling, swimming, beach bars, Buck Island, the trip tot the rain forest in St Croix, Lime Out, Feeding the pigs, SpratNet, were all a blast. Every day was specials. We all felt very comfortable with Jeff at the helm. Boy Wonder! We will do another trip in 2-3 years and would love to get Get Along with Dani and Jeff again! EPIC TRIP!! – SL aboard Get Along November 2021
We recently returned from the MOST AMAZING vacation on Touch the Sky! A group of ten friends sailed with Captain Ben, Chef Jody and Mate Troy for a week in the US Virgin Islands. The crew was phenomenal in every single way! Chef Jody made the most amazing, creative and delicious meals, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and personal food preferences. Her desserts were scrumptious as well! Mate Troy had cocktails at the ready and made some pretty fantastic libations! Captain Ben, not only was a wonderful, knowledgeable and experienced sailor, but a fantastic tour guide too. By the end of the week, we were sad to say goodbye to our new “friends & family” members.
Waking up in a beautiful harbor each morning never got old. Each day was filled with an exciting adventure. We spent our days snorkeling with sea turtles, fishing, paddle boarding in the crystal clear waters of St. Thomas and St. John, scuba diving for Caribbean lobster, wakeboarding & hydro-foiling (trying…), floating on the huge donut raft & swimming off the stern of the boat, hiking Ram’s Head, driving (Captain Ben chauffeured us) on “Rhonda” (the Honda zodiac) to Lime-Out for tacos & cocktails and hitting the remote beaches with a packed Yeti cooler…then back in time for happy hour!
Touch the Sky was a beautiful boat for our group to charter. The fly bridge was our favorite place to gather in the morning for coffee, in the afternoon to read & relax with a good book and of course each evening for Troy’s happy hour cocktail and Jody’s delicious appetizers! After dinner we’d return to the flybridge for some singing & dancing under the stars, then we would venture up to the stern searching for shooting stars and constellations in the dark starry sky.
The memories we created on our trip will last a lifetime! We are grateful to Kevin at Mainsail Yacht Charter for his expertise and knowledge in guiding us to this most perfect charter VACATION!
– CB aboard Touch The Sky July 2021
Waiting for our flight at St. Thomas airport. The trip was amazing. That master cabin is huge and so comfortable. Itinerary was great . We had to hunker down in a bay in st Thomas on Friday night but after that it was one beautiful snorkel spot after another. Captain Blaine is so laid back and so accommodating. Loved sailing with him. Chef Carolina( I think a recent addition) was unbelievable! Very creative and constantly adapting to our tastes. We had beautiful sunshine every day and although this was our first yacht charter, can’t wait to do it again.
JG
Sailing on the Extasea 2 in St Martin and St Barts was amazing. Planning a trip during covid was made so easy when dealing with Kevin at Mainsail. From clearing customs, to our post trip covid test, everything was planned and made our trip completely carefree. We originally planned to sail BVI but because of so many quarantine requirements Kevin helped us switch to St Martin and I am so glad we did. Once on board we were cared for like we were family. The snorkeling and scuba diving was top notch. St Barts had so much sea life, from barracuda, octopus, turtles and huge spiny lobster. The beaches and coves we visited were gorgeous and so secluded. Five Star rating for Extasea 2 and Mainsail Charters. I can’t wait to book our next trip.
Jay Tuley
I am writing to give you some feedback on our week charter on Kailani on May 11 to May 18.
Without trying to sound like I am exaggerating, there are not enough positive words in the world to describe how extraordinary our experience was. Our expectations were exceeded by a huge margin. It is difficult to find the words to express how outstanding this charter experience was.
The vessel being fairly new was obviously in great shape. Everything was in perfect working order. But it was also very apparent that the owner and crew were on top of upkeep, maintenance and cleaning of the boat. It was comfortable, clean, cool and had an ergonomically great layout.
However, what really made this charter stand out was no doubt the crew. Stephen and Caitie went way beyond 100% effort to make sure we were safe, comfortable, relaxed and taken care of. Their individual professionalism, personalities and approach were awesome. But when they worked together as a team, it just amplified all the positives even more. They made sure that for that week aboard Kailani, we were the most important people in the world and they showered us with the VIP treatment no question about it.
We requested a low carb/sea to table dining experience and boy did Caitie deliver. Her creations in the galley were right on target. Beautifully presented, tasty, healthy and light. It was obvious that she put much thought into meeting our requests and made every meal something to look forward to. Steve’s cocktail mixologist experience also came in very handy as he presented us with various delicious cocktail combinations to enhance the mood and make our taste buds dance. There was not one drink or meal all week that was not delicious and satisfying.
Steve’s and Caitie’s desire to show us the first class BVI cruising experience was obvious. We basically asked them to determine our itinerary and stops to give us a nice balance of activities and they anticipated and executed that desire so effortlessly and beautifully. We were celebrating my wife’s birthday on this trip and they made that special as well. My wife is all about getting in there and experiencing all she can so I asked Steve and Caitie to give my wife the full experience as much as possible. It was great to see my wife so involved and excited about this first time sailing charter for her. Steve and Caitie were right there to make sure it all happened. My wife snorkeled, fished, filleted the fish, worked the sails, swam, drove the dingy, collected shells, etc. But it was also fantastic how involved the crew made all of us feel and extended the same opportunities to all the guests aboard equally. Additionally, Steve’s ability to teach, instruct and encourage us to try new things and experiences is definitely a strong point for him. He made it all easy, relaxed and fun.
Because of Steve’s and Caitie’s love for what they do, we also learned a lot. We learned about the islands, the ocean, the wildlife, the vegetation, the environment, the history and about the people. They had so much interesting information about the area that it was educational as well. And finally, we learned something about ourselves too. Seeing Steve and Caitie and their positive approach to everything in this beautiful part of the world made us pause and think to not sweat the small stuff and enjoy life more everyday. Something Steve said repeatedly when we were experiencing something new to us was ” do it with confidence”. That stuck with us and now is our favorite thing to say to each other. So I will wrap it up and say “WITH CONFIDENCE”. Steve and Caitie are the best!!!!! Kailani is gorgeous!!!! And we can’t wait to do it again!
We just returned from a week aboard Luar in the Virgin Islands with my family, a total of 6 people. We were amazed by the level of service, accommodations, and food. Sam(antha) and John are an amazing crew. It was like a B&B on the water, with a constant commitment to service. The sights were great, and the food was unbelievable – every meal was a healthy option like what we eat in high end restaurants. It became a joke each night for us, as we watched Sam emerge from that little kitchen with things like roasted cornish game hens, scallop risotto, seared tuna, and other incredible choices! The boat is gorgeous and well equipped. We could not recommend it more highly.