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Guests aboard Caribbean Dream in February, 2012
What a spectacular way to spend a week!! We were a group of three couples made up of two scuba divers, two snorkelers and two soon to be snorkelers. Two of the couples own sailboats the third does not. (Andy and Cathy, James and Vicki, Scott and Jen.)
The trip began with Glenn and Angela asking us what we wanted out of the week. We only had a few requests. We wanted to go to Anegada so Andy and I could do some bonefishing. Glenn and Angela called ahead and hooked us up with a guide a couple of days in advance and we had a great day. Despite the weather being a little uncooperative with stiff winds and overcast skies, Andy managed to land his largest bonefish to date at 5lb plus. The rest of the group rented a car and had a grand time exploring the island. We left the rest of the week up to Glenn and Angela. This was a great decision. Their knowledge of the area was a great asset. They not only knew where to go but more importantly WHEN to go. On some mornings we left a little early to get to a location before other boats and on other days they suggested we hang back a little to allow the day traffic from Tortola and St Thomas to clear out. This gave our group a chance to really enjoy the places we visited. Since we were a mix of divers and snorkelers, Glenn and Angela chose our dive sites based on good snorkeling and quiet anchorages. The diving is pleasant, nothing too deep so we had lots of bottom time to take it all in. This is a great place for a new diver. The snorkelers had a great time. The two newbies had it figured out on the first reef. Over the course of the week they saw eagle rays, turtles, a spotted moray eel and cuttlefish along with a wide assortment of other reef fish.
Enough of this, let’s get down to what is really important and where the Caribbean Dream really sets herself apart, the food, the glorious food. Angela really outperforms as chef, and I do mean chef, and Glenn makes a pretty decent steward. We only had one meal off the boat. When we were moored at Anegada we felt we had to go ashore for the local lobster. It’s caught daily, grilled over wood fires and served on the beach. We did return to the boat for dessert where Angela had made lavender infused ice cream for us. Some other examples of her desserts you ask? How about banana upside down cake with walnut caramel, baked hot chocolate with Bailey’s whipped cream and crème brulée to name a few. Well the crème brulée was actually served at breakfast as a special treat for me. Hey I was on vacation. Speaking of breakfast, there was French toast with coconut caramel syrup, croissant sandwiches, fruit and yogurt with fresh baked crumb cake and fried egg sandwiches with provolone. What’s for lunch you say? Chicken ciabatta sandwiches with avocado served with pineapple coleslaw or seared ahi tuna on a bed of Caesar salad and Asian ribeye steak salad are a few examples. Hors d’oeuvres were served daily at 5:00pm along with the daily cocktail. Make sure you stick close by. There was little honor among travelers when 5:00pm rolled around. A word of warning, watch out for the Bushwhackers! And now, at last we come to the dinners. How do you feel about such offerings as rack of lamb on truffle mash or chipotle duck breast with sweet potato and plantain mash or steamed mahi mahi with green rice or New York strip served with a pepper stir fry?
I can honestly say that each of the three couples felt this was one of their best vacations to date. The location is beautiful, the sailing is relaxing, the snorkeling and diving were wonderful and the food far exceeded all expectations, but most of all Glenn and Angela worked hard to ensure we all had the vacation we wanted.
If you have ever considered a vacation in the BVI ‘s or wanted to try a liveaboard I have one piece of advise for you. DO IT!!! One more piece of advice. Contact Glenn and Angela aboard the Caribbean Dream. You will have a fantastic time.
Thanks again to Glenn and Angela for a fabulous experience. We left enough things "left to do" so we will have to come back.
Scott H
Guests aboard Caribbean Dream in Oct, 2010
One piece of advice for Glenn and Angela: Don’t change a thing! We so enjoyed watching Angela create delicious meals from fresh fruits purchased from the island locals – and we enjoyed eating those meals even more! Glenn was endlessly entertaining and made us feel so comfortable with his years of experience at the helm. The sailing was fantastic, the scenery was unbelievable, and the experience was unique in every way. Thank you both so much. We enjoyed every meal and every stop we made. What a vacation!
Courtney
July 2011
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes an Yes......They greatly exceeded our expectations
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes and Yes
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
4. Was the food good and well presented?
Excellent would be an understatement
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Yes..
6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
VIS and team were very professional and attentive to our requests..
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
We had a blast.... The only advise I would give is relative to the communication around the crews emphasis to clean energy and minimal enviornmental impact. As a family we consider ourselves to be enviornmentally focused, however when it comes to limiting water usage and electricity, we had to adjust as well. We quickly adjusted to the boat showers and even salt water baths with fresh water rinse. In the end, we learned a little more about ways to keep our environment clean and green. Overall a wonderful experience from start to finish. I would recccomend Caribbean Dream and VIS to my friends. Glenn and Angela were great. Gail and Mallorie were great as well. Thanks for everything.
February 4-11-12
Yacht: S/V Caribbean Dream
Date: February 4-11, 2012
Comment on the comfort onboard Caribbean Dream: EXCEEDED!
No issues with cabins or comfort. Well appointed yacht with everything well placed.
Comment on the condition of Caribbean Dream: EXCEEDED!
The Captain mentioned that they are getting ready to have the boat painted but it looked in great shape to us.
Comment on the cleanliness of Caribbean Dream: EXCEEDED!
Terrific “maid service” each morning. Unexpected and a real nice touch.
Comment on the congeniality of the Captain and crew: FAR EXCEEDED!
Perfect balance. Gave us our space but were always there when we needed or wanted them. Very pleasant to be around.
Comment on the service of the Captain and crew: FAR EXCEEDED!
Over the top on service.
Comment on the fun aspect of the Captain and crew: EXCEEDED!
Great humour. Really enjoyed their company.
Comment on the expertise of the Captain and crew: EXCEEDED!
We always felt safe and in good hands.
Comment on the quality of your meals: FAR, FAR EXCEEDED!
What can I say. Angela could get an executive chef position anywhere in the world. We were so lucky to have her on our charter.
Comment on the presentation of your meals: SAME AS ABOVE
We took lots of pictures!
Would you charter this yacht again? ABSOLUTELY AND WILL SPREAD THE WORD TO FRIENDS!
March 2012
What a spectacular way to spend a week!! We were a group of three couples made up of two scuba divers, two snorkelers and two soon to be snorkelers. Two of the couples own sailboats the third does not. (Andy and Cathy, James and Vicki, Scott and Jen.)
The trip began with Glenn and Angela asking us what we wanted out of the week. We only had a few requests. We wanted to go to Anegada so Andy and I could do some bonefishing. Glenn and Angela called ahead and hooked us up with a guide a couple of days in advance and we had a great day. Despite the weather being a little uncooperative with stiff winds and overcast skies, Andy managed to land his largest bonefish to date at 5lb plus. The rest of the group rented a car and had a grand time exploring the island. We left the rest of the week up to Glenn and Angela. This was a great decision. Their knowledge of the area was a great asset. They not only knew where to go but more importantly WHEN to go. On some mornings we left a little early to get to a location before other boats and on other days they suggested we hang back a little to allow the day traffic from Tortola and St Thomas to clear out. This gave our group a chance to really enjoy the places we visited. Since we were a mix of divers and snorkelers, Glenn and Angela chose our dive sites based on good snorkeling and quiet anchorages. The diving is pleasant, nothing too deep so we had lots of bottom time to take it all in. This is a great place for a new diver. The snorkelers had a great time. The two newbies had it figured out on the first reef. Over the course of the week they saw eagle rays, turtles, a spotted moray eel and cuttlefish along with a wide assortment of other reef fish.
Enough of this, let’s get down to what is really important and where the Caribbean Dream really sets herself apart, the food, the glorious food. Angela really outperforms as chef, and I do mean chef, and Glenn makes a pretty decent steward. We only had one meal off the boat. When we were moored at Anegada we felt we had to go ashore for the local lobster. It’s caught daily, grilled over wood fires and served on the beach. We did return to the boat for dessert where Angela had made lavender infused ice cream for us. Some other examples of her desserts you ask? How about banana upside down cake with walnut caramel, baked hot chocolate with Bailey’s whipped cream and crème brulee to name a few. Well the crème brulee was actually served at breakfast as a special treat for me. Hey I was on vacation. Speaking of breakfast, there was French toast with coconut caramel syrup, croissant sandwiches, fruit and yogurt with fresh baked crumb cake and fried egg sandwiches with provolone. What’s for lunch you say? Chicken ciabatta sandwiches with avocado served with pineapple coleslaw or seared ahi tuna on a bed of Caesar salad and Asian ribeye steak salad are a few examples. Hors d’oeuvres were served daily at 5:00pm along with the daily cocktail. Make sure you stick close by. There was little honor among travelers when 5:00pm rolled around. A word of warning, watch out for the Bushwhackers! And now, at last we come to the dinners. How do you feel about such offerings as rack of lamb on truffle mash or chipotle duck breast with sweet potato and plantain mash or steamed mahi mahi with green rice or New York strip served with a pepper stir fry?
I can honestly say that each of the three couples felt this was one of their best vacations to date. The location is beautiful, the sailing is relaxing, the snorkeling and diving were wonderful and the food far exceeded all expectations, but most of all Glenn and Angela worked hard to ensure we all had the vacation we wanted.
If you have ever considered a vacation in the BVI ‘s or wanted to try a liveaboard I have one piece of advise for you. DO IT!!! One more piece of advice. Contact Glenn and Angela aboard the Caribbean Dream. You will have a fantastic time.
Thanks again to Glenn and Angela for a fabulous experience. We left enough things "left to do" so we will have to come back.
Scott H
March 2012
“Best vacation ever. Glenn and Angela not only welcome you aboard their home, but they welcome you into their world. We enjoyed fantastic snorkeling, unparalleled scenery, and truly world-class cuisine. You can find plenty of boats with good dive guides… you can find boats with good sailors… you can find boats with good chefs. As far as I know, only on the Caribbean Dream can you find it all. I still find myself daydreaming about the lobster and crab ravioli, the salmon in an orange/balsamic reduction, the tenderloin with risotto, and all of the other fabulous food, wine and “boat drinks” we enjoyed. Not only were Angela and Glenn skilled and fun to be around, the boat was utterly spotless and extremely well maintained. My family had never taken such a vacation before, and despite some early apprehension (my wife and kids had no significant boating or snorkeling experience), we didn’t want the vacation to end. We look back on our memories and photographs fondly, and harbor the hope of doing it again someday soon.”
Thank you very much!
David
David , Principal
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