Caribbean Yacht Vacations

We just finished 8 nights aboard the incredible yacht Aeolus and with the most amazing crew. A huge huge Thank you to the crew for all their efforts and attention to detail.

There were 8 of us on board, not including the 4 crew. We had 4 teenagers and 4 parents. We all had the time of a lifetime. The layout of the boat is perfect with 4 very nice guest cabins and ensuite heads; with the Master being just huge and spacious. From the most wonderful welcome on board and delicious lunch for all, we knew instantly we were in for a treat.

The captain-is simply awesome!! He has a deliberate, calm and thoughtful manor which inspires confidence and underplays his abilities. He expertly managed to drive the yacht into tight gorgeous anchor spots, to set our sails in all conditions, to fix any little thing that needed a fix. Most importantly, he's great to be around and share his knowledge of anything. ((there are some fun hidden secrets about him... try to find out on board...) He set a very thoughtful itinerary and planned some amazing surprises for us...

The chef: WOW! We weren't an easy group to please with 4 teenagers but I think they gobbled everything down. They ate vegetables--all of them!!! She very carefully and thoughtfully prepared a menu for us and had amazing breakfasts, lunches and dinners with an incredible snack/happy hour. The kids looked forward to each meal everyday, but somehow happy hour snack became the talk of the afternoon...everyone excited to see what amazing snack would magically appear. She hand made our favorite deserts once she discovered them and each night we were treated to this amazing feast. Everyday we had chef made breads that were incredible, unbelievable fruit platters, the most delicious lunches and dinners all the while she made any request feel like it was just nothing. She's just simply better than any restaurant.

The stewardess: What does one write about this sweet, kind & wonderful person! She served us for 8 days, every little thing we needed and always with a big smile and kindness in her eyes. She made the most amazing cocktails and fruit juices--which all of us just loved. the kids drank GREEN fruit juices for breakfast, begging if she had more! GREEN ones.. OMG. They were so good. She planned fun games for us and is super creative. She is like the entire staff of a Four Seasons hotel all in one person.

The stew. He's a real life spiderman! We have never seen anyone more nibble and with more speed. Once it's time for all the toys--the magic begins. He's EVERYWHERE! Like 100 people, he has one speed--turbo. Not only does he set up an amazing array of toys and water rafts and all; but he's an expert in all the tough ones. He gently helped two of our group learn to e foil in 7 days and they were honestly experts by the end. He's a master at all the fun stuff--an expert tender driver to pull the kids on tubes or whatever. (I think they were on the tube for hours every day and he kindly just kept going). The crew are expert scuba divers with the captain being able to lead discovery dives for first timers as well!

Bottom line... Aeolus is the YACHT to charter with this CREW. It's about the CREW! If you are looking for the most amazing trip, book it now. We are trying to figure out how to return next year... There is no question we have ruined any other vacation for our families.. this is the ONLY trip they want to take now. Thank you to Aeolus and the Crew. Thank you Thank you!!

This has truly been an unforgettable week of adventures, new experiences and incredible food. You both are the reason why trips like these are so enjoyable. Thinking back to "how did you help someone this week" made us rack our brains but realised how selfless you both are. There is a certain calmness and excitement you both exude that makes you just makes us wanting to spend time learning from you. Your commitment to the guests and care for the boat made this the most perfect week. Until next time....