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Rendez-Vous USVI Catamaran Trip May 2022 - Epic Yacht Charters (Michelle Heyns) did a fantastic job of describing the trip of a lifetime, asked us key questions... read moreEpic Yacht Charters (Michelle Heyns) did a fantastic job of describing the trip of a lifetime, asked us key questions and directed us towards a week and vessel that met our time frame and budget. Michelle walked us through the reservation process and stayed in front of important communications to ensure our trip was thoroughly planned. And what a trip it was! Allie and Chase on Rendez-Vous are not only a top notch sailing team, they are truly good people who care about their guests. Allie's meals were fantastic - Allie's kitchen always had some excitement and brought anticipation-whether it was brownies or some exotic spice combo, the meals were as spectacular as the scenery. Chase kept us captivated with choices of hikes on shore, snorkeling below and hanging out onboard in between. Both Allie and Chase are easy to talk with and quick to share their knowledge of the history of the area and sailing adventures. We felt safe at all times and they went out of their way to ensure we had a great time. read less

Book BVI with EPIC - Can't say enough good things about Michelle and Epic. Responsive and always one step ahead. This was our third catamaran... read moreCan't say enough good things about Michelle and Epic. Responsive and always one step ahead. This was our third catamaran charter and second in a row with Michelle as our broker. Her past experience running boats is invaluable. We wouldn't use another company.

After being shut out of the BVI do to Covid the last two years, it finally happened this year. Amazing trip and the Lady Fiona catamaran was fantastic. Captain Mike and Lizzy did a wonderful job and provided 5 star service! read less

Flawless Service - Epic Yacht Charters is the best! This was our second charter with them in less than a year and Michelle... read moreEpic Yacht Charters is the best! This was our second charter with them in less than a year and Michelle makes the entire process seamless. She is the best in the industry and is very responsive to emails, calls, etc. even on weekends. She truly cares for her clients and always makes sure you book the best boat with the best crew. It's nice to work with someone so passionate about her business. read less

Fabulous Sailing Adventure - Our week sailing the British Virgin Islands on Segundo Viento far exceeded our expectations. This was one of the most... read moreOur week sailing the British Virgin Islands on Segundo Viento far exceeded our expectations. This was one of the most awesome trips that we have taken - relaxing yet exhilarating, luxury while barefoot, and structured while sailing wherever our captain and the wind took us.

The yacht itself is spectacular and beautiful. The design of the exterior and interior spaces is luxurious and efficient with every detail considered. The yacht was spacious for our family of five adults (plus two crew members). We had communal space for food and games, but anyone could retreat to a private space either in their bedroom or in one of the comfortable outdoor lounging areas. We loved sitting on the flybridge while sailing, retreating there for happy hour before dinner, and stargazing at night.

Our trip began with Michelle Heynes of Epic Yacht Charters, who was very helpful, informative, and readily available to answer a question. She offered her tips on questions including Covid restrictions and our water taxi/customs entry into the BVI and back into the USVI. Her assistance made everything work like clockwork. We are impressed with her knowledge and professionalism.

We were greeted on the BVI dock by Captain Lee Adams and Chef (and First Mate) Tyler Dawson. Both gentlemen were very personable, communicative and competent. Their banter together was entertaining, and we quickly felt like they were part of our extended family. Lee and Tyler were excellent team players, each helping the other while attending to us. Both had studied our Preferences Sheet, and worked behind the scenes to implement them perfectly.

Captain Lee planned the itinerary and activities taking our desires into account. We discovered small quiet bays that were excellent for swimming, snorkeling, water sports, and even beach walking. Each day was a new adventure in a new bay with new things to do and see. Lee is an excellent tour guide while professionally sailing a 64 foot vessel.

The meals planned and prepared by Chef Tyler were awesome - we never expected the quality of food that could come out of Chef Tyler's compact galley kitchen. Three excellent meals per day, plus amazing snacks. Tyler had studied our preferences for Caribbean cuisine and he truly enjoyed preparing them and discussing them with us.

Lee and Tyler were also respectful of our privacy and family gatherings. However, within a day or two, Lee and Tyler were readily welcomed into our after-dinner discussions and games. They were delightful to be with.

In summary, vacationing with your adult children is a gift from God, but doing it on Segundo Viento (with the assistance of Michelle, Lee and Tyler) made our journey a luxurious trip-of-a-lifetime. We highly recommend this experience. read less

From start to finish, the best... This was the best vacation ever. Michelle from Epic is the best in the business and made booking painless and... read moreThis was the best vacation ever. Michelle from Epic is the best in the business and made booking painless and seamless. Her boat recommendation was spot on. We have already booked another trip for next year. read less

Epic Yacht Charters is the best of the best for a BVI trip! - We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation! Michelle made sure all our needs were covered and made sure we... read moreWe couldn’t have asked for a better vacation! Michelle made sure all our needs were covered and made sure we didn’t miss any COVID protocols, etc. We felt so prepared for the trip. This was our second time using them. Michelle matched us with an AMAZING crew and a beautiful boat. Jamie, Susannah and Ariel were hands down the best and the My Ty boat was gorgeous and had so many fun toys for us. Epic Yacht Charters is highly respected in the BVI and we would hands down use them again for any of our trips. Our worries were all handled by them so we could fully enjoy our vacation. read less

Book Your Next Trip with Epic Yacht Charters! - Michelle was amazing from the beginning to the end of our trip. She was extremely responsive and her knowledge... read moreMichelle was amazing from the beginning to the end of our trip. She was extremely responsive and her knowledge from previously working on a charter showed. Even while on charter, Michelle was checking up with us to make sure everything was to our liking or if there were any issues she could address. With COVID, the requirements for travel were always changing and Michelle was on top of it and would notify us as soon as the changes occurred. Booking this type of trip can be nerve wracking, Michelle and her team were right there to help with any and all questions that I had. I would highly recommend booking with Epic Yacht Charters, you will not be disappointed. read less

Amazing Charter! - We booked through Epic Yacht Charters without prior experience or referral. Michelle was great to communicate with and give us... read moreWe booked through Epic Yacht Charters without prior experience or referral. Michelle was great to communicate with and give us some boat options. Ultimately we chose the "Heavenly" for the charter. Dan and Chutney were amazing hosts and we felt very comfortable sharing the boat and the week with them.

Chutney's cooking was amazing and we even had a guest who prefers chicken fingers eating Ahi Tuna poke bowls and many other wonderful meals. Chutney even accommodated GF and DF options for myself! My only complaint was that I prefer to skip breakfast but the food was so good that I ate breakfast every morning. Dan was a great captain and had a calm demeanor. He made a great old fashion and always made sure the ice was stocked! Chutney's knowledge with the USVI helped us experience what the islands had to offer! And Dan was willingness to go snorkeling everyday gave "some" of the guests what they were looking for while others sat back and read a book or relaxed. We also frequented beach bars, hiking trails, pizza boats, taco boats, and the list goes on!

If you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime trip, I'd highly recommend Epic Yacht Charters and high recommend the Heavenly! Unfortunately now we are ruined forever and will not likely go on a cruise ship ever again. Thanks guys! read less

Trip of a Lifetime! - My husband and I just returned from a magical week exploring the USVIs aboard charter catamaran, Easir II with the... read moreMy husband and I just returned from a magical week exploring the USVIs aboard charter catamaran, Easir II with the amazing crew, Kara and Sy. From lounging on the boat, snorkeling with sea turtles, and enjoying gorgeous sunsets—we will have memories to last a lifetime—or at least until our next charter! Epic Yacht Charters and Michelle facilitated an incredibly smooth booking process and were prompt in their responses to any of our questions. We highly recommend choosing them to book your charter—it really couldn’t have been any easier! Thank you Epic Yacht Charters!!! read less