Dreams
When dreams get wings, they carry you out of the world. When dreams get sails you stay soooo close to the world and discover how wonderful she is! Thanks Jessica and Ricky for a real soulful sailing time with you. Nurturing, curious and sooooo delicious. Bye for now!
Nadene, Gretta, Daniella and Stormy
Wonderful trip
Thanks to Jessica and Ricky for the wonderful holiday. Many, many thanks.
Duno
Manta Ray
Thank you Jessica and Ricky for such a wonderful trip. Thank you for the Manta Ray! Especially thank you Ricky for getting me into the water! I hope we will see you again in 2,3 or 4 years!
May 2018
Shane, Anne, and Erin,
There is no way to put into words how incredible you made our stay on The Annex! You three are a seamless, well-oiled machine that made everything feel effortless (and we know how much hard work it is)!! Your kindness, smiling faces, enthusiasm, knowledge of the BVI, well, just all of it, made our trip simply stupendous. We have been fortunate enough to have experienced a number of charters throughout the Caribbean, and you three shine above the rest!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Josh and Kit
Scottsdale, AZ
May 2018
-Annex Crew-
What an amazing week it has been!! You three made every day memorable with your smiling faces, delicious food/drinks and willingness to laugh along with us. Celebrating my 30th was the icing on the cake!
Cheers!
Charlotte and Chris
Dallas, TX
P.S. Please if you ever see Coco Daddy again let him know that I will never forget him:)
May 2018
Shane, Anne, and Erin-
You guys truly rock!! Such an amazing trip, music, laughter, food, fun and more laughter. We truly enjoyed all of you. You are FAMILY to us NOW!! You made everyone feel so special and loved. I look forward to our next chapter to come stay and ADVENTURE.
Love you guys,
Lou and Brit
P.S. Dance parties, music, and food was amazing. Love you guys!
May 2018
"To the best"
Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing week - you guys are the best! Thanks for everything!
Love,
Billie
May 2018
Than you for a memorable adventure! We all had a great time with you guys! Lots of laughs and great adventures!
XO
Britton
May 2018
ANNEX! OH! ANNEX! What makes this trip better than before is our "FAB CREW" (Shane-Anne-Erin) they make dreams come true! Happiness happen! And memories forever!
Thank you-thank you!
Love,
Lois and Kevin
May 2018
Thank you all so much for an amazing adventure! Everything about it was perfect. Erin, you are exceptional in the kitchen. The meals you cooked were beyond anything we could have expected. Shane and Anne, your hospitality made our experience one we'll never forget. Great food, great drinks, with great friends. Thank you all again!
Until next time,
Mychal and Ariana
May 2018
Thank you for an amazing trip with wonderful friends. Everything was simply perfect and we couldn't be more grateful. Erin your food was soooo good. Shane and Anne you both are wonderful hosts. Thank you for making this a trip we will never forget. Hopefully another one soon!!
Much love,
Jenny and Brad
May 2018
Wow..wow..wow
Everyday just gets better and better sailing with you all! We feel so lucky to have had a second chance to spend time in the beautiful BVI with Shane and Anne while getting to meet Erin. You all are such a special team and made everything about our trip spectacular! The food was AMAZING and all of the extra touches...stories, cocktails, shots and the unique games:)! We just love everything about this trip...time together with those we love, lifelong friends, and a WONDERFUL crew! So sad to see it come to an end, but there is always next time!!
All of our love,
Matt and Shelley
May 2018
Simply Amazing. The food, cocktails, and fun adventures with great friends. Thank you Shane, Anne and Erin - your sheep are truly grateful for making our vacation incredible.
Love,
Jared and Heather
May 2018
The whole crew is extremely accomplished;it’s hard to believe how young they are.
Shane is such a smooth sailor; we saw places we had never been before; negotiated the winds and weather so easily; always on top of things
Wonderful sense of humor
Terrific food; had the best steaks we have ever eaten anywhere; all of their cuts of meat and fish; food was top quality
They really knew how to walk the line between being crew and being friends
May 2018
I had the most amazing time! Incredible trip with the best crew. If we ever come back be sure to have a set of scooter racing rafts for Lou!
Webb
April 2018
Thank you for an amazing vaca!! You guys really made it over the top!! Loved the food!!
XOXO,
Holly
May 2018
Shane-Anne-Erin,
Amazing doesn't begin to describe how you made our trip! I absolutely love you guys. I CANNOT wait to see y'all again. Llue is a beautiful boat waiting for you if you ever come visit us in Texas. Thank you seems so small to say vs. how big it feels in my heart. But thank you the size of Texas.
Much much love,
Tracy
May 2018
Thank you so much for helping me celebrate my 50th birthday. We could not have asked for a better group to share our week. Next stop...The Med!
Love you all,
Ray
May 2018
Dear Annex,
Thanks for breaking in my sea legs. You are beautiful and lovely, but not as lovely as you are within. It is the crew that makes you. Anne - your fun-loving whilst, nurturing nature carried the tone of our trip. You are the heart beat and watching you and Shane support each other is moving. We can't wait to meet your bright blue eyed babies one day! Shane - thanks for losing sleep and keeping us safe each night. You define Captain well. Sweet Erin - your genuinity and bravery becomes you. Never change! Appreciate the patience and love you all put into our hearts and bellies!
Thank you for the memory of a lifetime.
Love y'all!
Vernon and Bethany
April 2018
I had so much fun here, everybody was so kind. The boat was great, and the adventures were fun!
-Michael
April 2018
Best vacation ever with the best crew ever!! Thank you for everything we can't wait to come back!!
XO
Heidi
April 2018
Had a fabulous week of sun, fun, and great company. Wonderful food!
Brittany
APRIL 2018
Name: Shelley
Yacht: THE ANNEX with Shane and Anne Taylor
Charter Dates: 04/14/2018 12:00pm to 04/21/2018 12:00pm
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
Overall Rating: 5
5 being the highest 0 being the lowest
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?
Very much so...Shane & Anne have become friends, as this was our 2nd charter with them and we truly loved getting to know Erin as well.
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
The Annex is extremely comfortable and the crew kept it very clean
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes, there was plenty of ventilation and the a/c was on when needed
4. Was the food good and well presented?
The food was excellent and well presented. Erin came up with some delicious meals and we all enjoyed trying them.
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
We LOVE the BVI and the areas we visited. Some were repeat stops and many were new...all we gorgeous!
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
We absolutely LOVED our charter on The Annex and everything was perfect, once again. With 8 people, a 3rd crew member was wonderful. We had a great time interacting with the crew and taking in all of what the BVI had to offer.
9. It is our pleasure to keep you informed of relevant specials / updates for your next charter. When do you plan to charter next?
We are hoping to sail with our kids and another family (who we have sailed with both times) in 2020.
April 2018
We were very excited when my father gave us the news that we were all going on this charter. Our vacation couldn't have been better. It was really a special week! Shane, Anne, and Erin are outstanding and we were very lucky to have them as our captain and crew. They are extremely professional and from early in the morning until late at night they made sure every day was perfect in every way. The Annex is a beautiful, comfortable and pristine yacht! I wish we were still there.
Shane is a superb captain and has a ton of local knowledge!
Anne runs the Annex as a tight ship attending to every detail!
Erin is an outstanding chef!
Great Team!!
Yes, we truly had an excellent time-the crew and boat exceeded our expectations in every way. Shane, Anne & Erin are a super capable crew that anticipated and fulfilled our every need. The kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and when the kids are happy then we’re all happy.
Thanks so much,
Brendan
Spring Break 2018
Thanks for an awesome week!
Spring Break 2018
Thank you for a great trip, terrific food and drink!
Connor
Spring Break 2018
Hellooo Annex Crew!!
Its your girl Lexi here:) Thank you so much for an amazing trip! Everyday was better than the previous. The weather was beautiful and the food was amazing. We had a great time looking after our flock of children. (Philip Blondie and Rhonda Swanson). I will never forget the 2 kayakmen Richard and Cliff foreva!!
XOXO
Lexi
...here is Weiss
Here I am! Thanks a lot. Goodbye!
-Andrew
Spring Break 2018
Hellooo Annex Crew!!
Its your girl Lexi here:) Thank you so much for an amazing trip! Everyday was better than the previous. The weather was beautiful and the food was amazing. We had a great time looking after our flock of children. (Philip Blondie and Rhonda Swanson). I will never forget the 2 kayakmen Richard and Cliff foreva!!
XOXO
Lexi
...here is Weiss
Here I am! Thanks a lot. Goodbye!
-Andrew
Spring Break 2018
What an amazing week! Love you guys! You guys are the best crew ever! Your food, drinks, excursions, stories, kindness, and just overall awesomeness is hard to put into words! Best birthday celebration week ever! You all are friends for life!
We love you guys!! What a great week - one we will remember for a lifetime. We feel like we arrived strangers and departed as friends. We definitely will be back. Thank you all for your patience, fun loving spirit, jokes, hospitality, flexibility, kindness, and everything in between.
Love,
Michael and Angela
March 2018
Wow! What an amazing and epic week! Thank you so much for all your hard work, hospitality and amazing spirit! We hope to come again in the future - beautiful boat, people, food, and love all around - until we meet again!
Bon Voyage
Noel and Eileen
March 2018
This has been the most amazing vacation! You guys are the nicest, most helpful, hardest working crew ever!! The food and drinks were absolutely the best! Thank you for taking such good care of us!
Love,
Brad and Lori
March 2018
Where to start?....
Such an awesome week on-board the beautiful Annex! Shane, Anne & Erin completely blew us away - The excursions, games, food, AMAZING hospitality, smiles, decor & incredible experiences will forever be etched in our memories. Definitely a trip of a lifetime. Thank you for being so kind, funny, and a joy to sail with. We hope to do this again in the future:) Come visit us in Charlotte, NC. We'd love to show you around!
Much love,
Noel and Leon
March 2018
Such an amazing week! You guys are such an awesome crew! Even your food was so delicious. Anne and Shane you were such a dream couple. We cannot wait to do another trip with you all in the future! Please if you are ever in the states come visit us. We love you guys! Hope you have an amazing season!
Love,
Taryn and Jason
February 2018
There is a boat called The Annex, it is a large, beautiful boat. We had soo much fun and drank quite a bit of rum. Al entertained us with funny quotes. Charlotte lead the way on our snorkeling floats. Erin filled our tummies with lots of great food. Shane and Anne were always in such a great mood. Lisa was so very dependable when it came to safety first. While Scott made sure we all had something to quench our thirst. Mary Catherine showed up as the life of the party. While Davids laugh is quite hardy. Brooksie showed up with his special shirt on Valentines night. And Lele thought the entire trip was just r-i-g-h-t right!
Love,
Don and Leigh
February 2018
Thank you for such an amazing trip and putting up with our craziness. Could not have asked for a better crew. The food was amazing, the drinks were strong and the company was unbeatable. Thanks for allowing me to tag along at night and treating all of us to the BEST family vacation. It is safe to say I now know what to say when asked what my favorite place I have visited is. Please let me know next time you are in the states. Party on!!
-Drew
February 2018
What an amazing week! We couldn't have asked for a better family vacation. Although it was the second time in the BVI's for CD and I, there were still new things for us to do and see. Erin was a great addition to your crew! So sweet of her to make Danielle and Richie's anniversary so special and to recognize Danielle's birthday. We chose this boat because its where Shane and Anne were and neither they, nor the boat, disappointed. Thanks for everything and we'll be back.
CD and Jamie
Amazing
The Annex is amazing, we were living the life in the BVI! Gorgeous boat, unbelievable food, cocktails aplenty.... and great friends. We had a blast!
Incredible Adventure
All I can say is what an incredible adventure in the BVI with this crew! Truly an amazing experience - one we will never forget! Top-notch all the way. And SOOOOO much fun! Lots of indelible memories and etched in our minds forever. THANK YOU Shane Taylor, Anne Taylor and Gabrielle. We all miss you dearly!
MAY 2015
Shane and Ann,
Thank you so much for making this the best vacation we've EVER HAD ! Best friends , the best week, best boat, best captain, best islands, best chef : ) You both exceeded all of our expectations and gave us a week that we will never forget. We can only hope to join you again soon !!
Highlights of the trip : Anegada Cow Wreck, Willie T (twice but once remembered) Jenn and Matt up the mast , Banana Boat/Catamaran/Parasailing, Mustaches, The Hammock
Lots of love and Good Wishes,
Matt, Murphy, Mike and Jenn
APRIL 2015
What was going to be our trip of a lifetime is now our..."when can we sail again" vacation. We LOVED everything about our adventure and were so glad that Shane and Anne were our crew. The fact that we didn't have to make a decision for 7 straight days and we were taken to a more beautiful place each day was certainly the highlight. We asked for an active vacation and were given the perfect balance of activity and relaxation. We would recommend the Gypsy Princess and Shane & Anne to the most discerning guests. It was an absolutely PERFECT experience from start to finish!! We left with great tans, fabulous pictures, a lifetime of memories and 2 new, dear friends! A HUGE Thank you To Shane and Anne ("Shepard & Bo Peep") from your "Lost Sheep" (Matt & Shelley, Jared & Heather)...until we can sail again!!!!
FEBRUARY 2015
Dear Anne & Shane,
The best surprise was getting you two as our crew. Edward's birthday celebration was above and beyond the best ever!
Anne your meals were fantastic and Shane's crerative drinks were anticipated daily. Your professionalism and knowledge of the BVI made every stop a wonder. Your hospitality was heart felt and we wanted for nothing. We look forward to sailing with you again in the near future. Until then hope to see you in New York.
Overall this charter was above and beyond our expectations. For one of the couples it was their first charter and for the rest of us it was a repeat. Our Captain Shane was very knowledgeable in all aspects of our journey. He also had mad bar-tendering skills, always coming up with great new drinks. Anne prepared fabulous meals which never disappointed. Their cheerful personalities were contagious and the perfect weather all added up to a very restful and enjoyable week. Can not wait to sail again :)
Fondly, Jeanne, Edwrd, Sharon, Frank, Helen and Ronnie
P.S. Hope to sail on the "Shaneannakin" someday!
FEBRUARY 2015
We walked on board and there was a bottle of champagne chilling with snacks and appetizers waiting for us. Shane Taylor and Anne van Riel were waiting for us with smiles on their faces ready to show us a good time!!! AND THEY DID
Honestly, Shane and Anne were 2 of the nicest people I have ever met in my life!! So full of energy; willing to assist you in whatever you wanted. But, more importantly, just nice honest people. We spent many hours during the charter just getting to know them and their background. I would look no further for a crew for another charter in the BVI or elsewhere. And, if I ever have the opportunity to buy a yacht with a crew, Shane and Anne would be my first choice for a crew.
JANUARY 2015
Thank you is such a small few words to express the memories you have offered Donovan and I as well as our friends. What was a "Bucket List" trip is now an annual one soley due to both of you. Your knowledge and kindness truly make a difference and we thank you for that! Always keeping in touch until 2016 when we meet again!
If you find yourselves in Northern Cal you always have a place to stay with us. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
Sincerely, Suzi and Donovan
DECEMBER 2014
Where do we even begin...Laughter is good for the soul & there certainly was no shortage of that. We came here for a trip of a lifetime & left with just that. We feel so lucky to have made lifetime friends in the two of you. Thank you for being so wonderful. The food, the scenery, the company & the memories were nothing short of perfect. You might have 2 babies made on this trip - we will make sure their names are Anne & Shane:)
Cheers-Until next time...
JUNE 2014
We loved having Shane and Anna as our crew, thanks to them this trip was so incredible. Shane is an excellent captain, knowledgeable, always willing to please, responsible, smart, good conversationalist and he prepares the best drinks! Anna delighted us with all her dishes, always catering to our tastes and needs; she is the sweetest. Despite their young age, they are very mature and we couldn't have chosen a better crew for this trip. We would hire them again without doubt!
JUNE 2014
Best trip ever! Thanks to Shane and Anne for an amazing week in the Caribbean.
Thank you for making this the best trip ever! -Jack
This was the best vacation I have ever been on! Thank you so much for everything and I will never forget it. Thanks again -Katie
We will never forget you and this vacation. -The BeerXXXXX
MAY 2014
This was a wonderful family vacation! As Shane as our captain and Anne our chef, we couldn't have been in better hands! Shane and Anne were both very knowledgeable about the different areas we saw each day. In addition, Shane made sure our boys were very busy with fun-filled activities. Anne was a great chef and made sure there were always snacks available after each one of our excursions. Her dishes were not only delicious, but the presentation each and every meal was quite impressive. I would recommend this trip to anyone!
MAY 2014
Dear Anne & Shane,
What an amazing voyage you have given us - a trip of a lifetime...and one we will always remember!
Thank you for all the adventures shells, snorkeling, sailing and fantastic food! happy sailing together in life. You two are the best crew!
Love, Pat & Mike
Just Married
Amazing boat, delightful crew, exquisite service, an absolutely unforgettable holiday! We ate so much but we burned some calories using the wake-board. Thanks for the extra pounds and the muscle-aches (just kidding). Thanks so much for the laughter, the delicious food and treating us like kings and queens. I hope you enjoy the future and I expect an invitation to return to the BVI in two years!! It was super to hear your experiences. Just Married! Elo
