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GUESTS COMMENTS
The Brownlies, aboard in May, 2009
Everything on BLISS was perfection! The crew really was outstanding, anticipating our every need. The Captain's sailing expertise was most mpressive (the men were especially in awe of his mooring abilities); we always felt in the best of hands - safety was his number one priority (for us and the boat). Amanda's creations were absolutely five star! Every single meal she created was delicious. The two of them really studied our preference sheets well and were able to fine tune our trip to accommodate the diverse group. The boat is beautiful and it was obvious that it is very well maintained under the care of the crew. It was extremely clean ALL THE TIME! And that is with 10 people on the boat. The crew were also so very nice and we really believed that they wanted to do whatever they could to make our trip so fantastic.
Honestly, no complaints from anyone. We will highly recommend BLISS to anyone wanting a trip of a lifetime.
The Nicholson party, aboard in March, 2009
CHARTER REVIEW
Yacht: BLISS with Jim and Amanda
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.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating? Amanda and Jim were the BEST! Should we be fortunate to sail again, I’m not sure we could have as good an adventure unless we had the benefit of their talents, skills, and positive attitudes. There was absolutely nothing overlooked in their efforts to make sure we had a superlative time.
Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Impeccable, immaculate. Virtually spotless. State of the art. Professionally well maintained by Jim and Amanda. The Grant’s treat the boat as if it were their own.
Was the yacht well ventilated? Yes, air conditioning, when requested, worked flawlessly.
Was the food good & well presented? We are begging for Amanda to share her recipes. Presentation was always excellent. The food delicious.
Did you like the area you sailed? We were left up to our own devices if that was what we wanted. Jim’s recommendations were always great and nicely balanced with the desires of the 9-person charter.
Could we at Virgin Island Sailing have helped you further in anyway? Your website ultimately directed and sold us on BLISS. Thank you.
May we post your review on our website? Of course.
Additional comments on your charter? I’ve never seen anyone (Jim and Amanda) work so hard to make sure we had the absolute best time. We actually think they had a good time with us as well. They made it look easy when we knew that it was not. The owner of BLISS is lucky to have them as his charter crew.
The Kahns, honeymooning in November, 2008
From the Kahns, honeymooners aboard in November, 2008
How did you enjoy your cruising vacation?
It was one of the best vacations that we have ever taken.
How would you describe your Captain and crew? Were they courteous? Attentive? Knowledgeable?
Amanda and Jim were both outstanding. Amanda’s meals were amazing and she doubled as a great underwater guide. She came diving and snorkeling with us and was very knowledgeable about all the different species. Jim was a great captain and master of ceremonies. He put together the perfect itinerary and kept us moving with lots of great activities. He was also like a private instructor helping us windsurf, water ski and scuba dive. We got on the boat after a very busy week for our wedding and Jim did the extraordinary step of even getting some laundry done for us!
Can’t say enough positive things about them both. They are total pros.
Tell me about your meals? Did the menus meet your group’s expectations?
They were outstanding. Great variety and Amanda did an amazing job tailoring her menu to our particular dietary needs.
How is the yacht? Is she clean and well maintained? Were your cabins comfortable?
Bliss is a fantastic boat. She is in perfect shape, very well maintained and has amazing amenities. The sat tv and internet was a nice surprise that we ended up using even though we thought we would not. The sound system was great and all the “toys” were in great shape and a lot of fun. The dive equipment was brand new and iin great shape. I really can’t think of anything that was missing.
How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation?
It was perfect. After a long hectic week for our wedding, Jim knew and executed the perfect mix of relaxation and activities. We often anchored at out of the way places which afforded great privacy.
Would you charter this yacht again? If not, please explain. If yes, what are the key reasons?
Absolutely!
Additional comments:
Jim and Amanda are a great team and we had a lot of fun hanging out with them. Our charter was only 2 people so we obviously had a lot of attention but I bet Amanda and Jim would be an amazing team for larger groups as well. We are already trying to get a group together to charter with them again.
The Ferrells, aboard for New Years, 2008/2009
CHARTER REVIEW
Yacht: BLISS with Jim and Amanda
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.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating? Jim and Amanda were incredible, they met every need and then some!
Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Yes
Was the yacht well ventilated? Yes
Was the food good & well presented? Again, Amanda did an amazing job – the best we have ever had.
Did you like the area you sailed? Of course! We went to several new spots and enjoyed some old classics.
Could we at Virgin Island Sailing have helped you further in anyway? No, everyone did their job well and made our vacation extremely relaxing.
May we post your review on our website? Yes
Additional comments on your charter? This was the best vacation ever! We have wondered how our trips are ever going to compare to this and we seriously think the only way is to plan another one with your company and Jim and Amanda. The boat’s audio and visual technologies were an added bonus for us. We could choose music for sunbathers and something different for the card players. The wireless internet throughout the boat so my husband could check on his office was also very handy. Also, Jim and Amanda had a reef fish identification book that we were able to record all the species we saw each day. That became a very competitive and fun record of our trip. We cannot say enough about how wonderful this trip was. This was my husband’s and my 5th trip and it surpassed all of the others by miles! Thank you for everything.
Monica and John Ferrell
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?
absolutely
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
perfect
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
yes
4. Was the food good and well presented?
the best!
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
gorgeous!
6. Could we have helped you further in any way?
no
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
Ron and Anya were the perfect crew! We had the added bonus of having Kerry along, and by the end of the first day, they were like part of the family! We couldn't have asked for anything more! It was the perfect vacation!
Dec. 27th - Jan. 03/12
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, 5 stars (out of five)
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes, 5 stars (out of five)
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes.
4. Was the food good and well presented?
Yes, 5 stars (out of five)
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Yes, 5 stars (out of five)
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
March-April 2012
Name: Sue
Yacht: BLISS with Arnold and Rica
Charter Dates: March 31 - April 7, 2012
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
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?
They were wonderful!
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
yes
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
yes
4. Was the food good and well presented?
The food was to die for!
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
yes
6. Could we have helped you further in any way?
the yacht and crew that suited our needs was fabulous!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
This was my fifth charter in the BVI and I was a little concerned that we mightjust go places I had already been. But Arnold found new harbors and the best snorkeling I have ever seen. The whole trip was perfect!
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