We had an incredible time!   The crew was simply amazing!   They did a great job taking care of us and the boat was perfect!   They are all very impressive young people that we all grew to really love, and I told them that they would be welcome in our home anytime.

Ryan was fantastic captain and is an extremely impressive young man.   He is about as chill and confident as you can get, and we all loved his dry sense of humor.  Glen is an incredible cook!   Don’t lose him to another boat – his food was off the charts!   Jess is definitely the glue that makes all of it work.   She is sweet, hardworking, competent, and does everything with a smile.

Everything was wonderful. Really enjoyed the wave runners. Kayaks and paddle boards were used almost daily and were in excellent condition. The dive sites were amazing and probably the best ones we have been to.

We did get introduced to all the new crew and spent our orientation time getting to know them. As the crew got to know us they would often have drinks ready without even having to ask for it.

I can’t offer enough praise for the cuisine this charter. Being our third time aboard the Lady J this year’s food was far superior then our previous charters. Everyone was very happy with every meal. There were no disappointments. The chef even was willing to make items off menu when requested. The plating was beautifully done and each dish was described so the children with allergies knew which dishes were safe for them to eat. Also, the table decorations were beautiful.

We love the Lady J and always have an amazing experience on each charter.

Special thanks to Captain John for another amazing charter and finding Chef Mark. The food blew everyone away. I would also like to thank the crew for taking such great care of everyone. We had a wonderful time!

Jason and Dana were fantastic! They were very friendly and welcoming. They took great care to make sure that we were always enjoying ourselves, doing things we wanted to do, and that we had everything we needed. We left the week feeling like friends.

Island R&R was great for our group. Everything was very clean and comfortable.

The food was terrific. We enjoyed all the meals that Dana planned. She had taken care to make sure we didn’t have anything we didn’t want, and she made a few modifications as we went based on our comments and feedback.

We loved the itinerary that we ended up with. We had to make some changes along the way because of weather, but the alternative spots didn’t leave us feeling like we missed out on something. Jason and Dana took us to some places that really hit our personality and our goals for the trip.

Sailing Directions was great to work with. The process of finding and booking a yacht was so simple. And all our questions were thoroughly answered leading up to the trip. We found everything we really needed on the web site. It was great to see sample itineraries and menus. The information about the yachts was thorough and clear.

We will be doing this trip again in the future and we will not hesitate to come back to Sailing Directions when we do. We’ve also already shared your web site and information with other friends that were interested in our trip, and we’ll continue to do so.

We are among one of the five couples that were recently in the BVIs on a sailing adventure aboard the Blue Pepper. You must know that The Blue Pepper experience, in EVERY way, was impeccable! The crew of Taylor, Denise and Liz were top notch. Together, they created a magical experience for us all. They worked tirelessly to make our sailing adventure relaxing and no detail was overlooked.

The boat was immaculately clean and beautiful! Denise’s absolute gift for preparing and serving delicious food was truly spectacular. We were blown away by her creativity and culinary skill. The crew were engaging, caring and their respect for the boat and their craft was most commendable.

I will most certainly recommend the Blue Pepper to our friends who are looking for an outstanding sailing adventure.

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I just wanted to let you know how very impressed we were with Captain Taylor, Chef Denise and Liz. They absolutely MADE the trip for us.

The boat was immaculate and the attention to detail throughout the trip was amazing.

Denise’s meals were spectacular – they were fresh, healthy and delicious – and the presentation was beautiful.

We felt like every meal came from a top tier restaurant – which was not something we expected.

Captain Taylor’s easy-going Texas style made it seem like nothing was a problem – he put us at ease the entire trip – while we know he was in constant motion making sure that everything was perfect. And we LOVED Denise – so fun and personable! Liz was always there to make sure everything was presented just so.

The crew was fun – but also extremely professional and thorough. The Blue Pepper hosted 10 of us for a week – and it always looked like we had just stepped on board. I don’t know how they did it. They set the bar for hospitality and service for any future vacations for us.

Our trip was so perfect that we wanted to stay longer! …I t was our 6th time doing this type of vacation onboard a sailing catamaran and it was the BEST! Of course, I would say that 80% of our trip is made of the chef and the captain … and they were just perfect. So professional, the quality of food, service and everything was overwhelming.
Julia, our chef, is sooo talented. The captain James and her read and followed every piece of our preference sheet and conversation with them…
The boat itself was in order, clean and we really liked the 2nd “deck” area where we could have a perfect 360’ view during nav…
They were able to fix a small electrical issue they had without us even realizing!

We had an absolutely PERFECT trip. We could not have imagined anything better. Captain Dan was amazing. He was professional, made us feel safe and suggested a great itinerary based on our requests. We did everything on our list and more. He made extra efforts to make sure we were having a great time and to get us to destinations so we could enjoy. He has a great personality and was very welcoming. He organized island transportation and provided a great experience at each location. We made a request to watch an NFL playoff game while on the boat. He went to every effort to make that happen. He made reservations for us at SABA rock bar to watch it there and was able to get the game projected on the boat so we could finish watching while eating dinner. Very impressed with him.

Chef Vanessa prepared delicious meals that exceeded our expectations. She catered to several dietary requests of our group and succeeded in making everything delicious. She had coffee waiting for us in the morning. She prepared healthy and delicious meals and included local fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. She was very professional and readily available if we had any requests.

The yacht was in pristine condition. It was clean and well kept. The tender, paddle boards, and floating dock were also in pristine condition. Snorkel gear was able to be fitted to each person and was very clean. Towels and sunscreen were always readily available.

The crew was wonderful. Kayla and Chris fit in with our family perfectly and made us feel comfortable and at home aboard Felix. Their humor and knowledge were both greatly appreciated!

The food was fantastic; Chris truly spoiled us! I personally have a challenging diet with several allergies and he made sure every meal felt complete vs feeling like an “allergy friendly” meal. And it was all delicious!

The yacht was very comfortable and clean. It had all of the accommodations we needed – nothing was missing… I enjoyed the various different viewpoints to sit or lounge at while we went from island to island.

This trip was amazing! In spite of less than ideal weather (high winds and big swells) Captain Doug made it possible to experience all but Anegada which would have been a long rough sail. Doug always had a plan and discussed it with us each morning for our approval…Gambit itself. Meticulously maintained, beautifully decorated and homey. Comfortable berths. Always a convenient place to put things which is important on a boat! … Our meals were also amazing! So tasty and beautifully presented by Val.

The crew was fantastic. Solid 10/10. They were knowledgeable, friendly, hilarious, and attentive to anything we needed or requested. Not only were they expert sailors and chefs, but they were so much fun to hang out with. The Yacht itself was incredible. It was meticulously maintained, modern, and equipped with so many fun toys. Our favorite part of the yacht (although hard to choose!) were the water toys and the sleeping accommodations. The itinerary was perfect. The crew set up a wonderful adventure for us and we got to see everything we wanted. The food was Michelin Star worthy, and we cannot say enough good things about Chef Richard’s recipes and presentation. He was also a blast to hang out with (as were they all!)

We could not have had a better week aboard the Salty Dog! We made memories that will last a lifetime. Gordon and Jenine made our family, spanning ages 6-64 feel extremely comfortable and pampered all week. The food was amazing, the service was amazing, the boat was amazing, the sights/excursions were amazing, and the company we shared was amazing. Gordon and Jenine quickly became extended family members which made saying goodbye more difficult. If you are on the fence about booking this trip, don’t be! You will not regret it!

This family vacation exceeded our expectations and made wonderful lifelong memories. Even after arriving home the crew of Ripple reached out to us sending additional photos and trip highlight video. Sailing Directions provided excellent service and prompt response to any questions we had.

Mike and Lizzy were welcoming and knowledgeable about the islands and history. They made it clear up front if we needed anything or had questions to just ask. Lizzy was an amazing chef! She made sure that individual dietary needs were addressed and carefully distributed the dishes so everyone got what they requested. We didn’t have any real plans which put extra burden on Mike. He had a clear plan each day and it worked for us!

The yacht exceeded our expectations. The additional covered space on the top deck was great! It allowed everyone to spread out and added a lot of space to relax.

We were very happy working with Sailing Directions. Communication with us and the crew was excellent.

Ivan and Marisia were … friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and accommodating” They could not have been more friendly and supportive of us for every minute we were with them. They not only provided wonderful service, but they were clearly motivated and dedicated to their profession, which made us feel that we were always in good hands. Ivan, as captain, made it clear that safety at all times was a top priority, and he worked with us ever day to make sure we had a good route and adventure plan. Marisia made three terrific and interesting meals every day, PLUS she had a snack laid out for us in the afternoons. Both of them made sure that we had everything we needed or wanted at all times. Put simply, we could not imagine having a better crew. The boat itself was fantastic; large cabins and comfortable bath/shower; plenty of room inside and out; fun to sail/motor, and nice features for swimming and getting on and off.