Yacht Vacations in the BVI

What a week! Each of you made this the most incredible experience of our lives. Next time we come we may try harder to convince you to come home to Texas with us 🙂 Every time I reflect on my 50th year, you all will be at the forefront of all the memories, we will cherish them for a lifetime. All our love and blessings. The Davis family

I went on the trip expecting it to be another family vacation... Little did I know I'd be gaining a whole new family on vacation! You three were the highlight of my entire trip. You made every moment so special, from our beach days and snorkeling excursions to our deep conversations, evening game nights, nourishing meals and foil failures! I will cherish my time on CLV forever because of the magic you created...
Audrey

Our recent New Year's charter on Aura was truly the vacation of a lifetime. It was a first for us, and it exceeded ALL of our expectations -- which, admittedly, were very high, considering that we planned this trip nearly two years in advance!

It's hard to imagine a more perfect way to experience the BVI, or a better crew with which to share it. While the beauty of the BVI is undeniable, it was the crew of Aura who transformed this vacation into something deeply meaningful and unforgettable.

From the moment we stepped aboard Aura, the captain set the tone with his professionalism, confidence and warm hospitality. His deep knowledge of the islands, flawless seamanship and easygoing manner made us feel completely at ease and allowed us to enjoy every moment -- except perhaps when he decided to grace us with his karaoke rendition of "Big and Chunky" (ha ha). He was constantly focused on making sure that we were happy and comfortable. I especially appreciated his willingness to be flexible with the itinerary each day, truly wanting to make it special and customized for each member of my family.

Our chef, absolutely blew us away. Every meal was creative, beautifully presented and delicious (Michelin star quality) cuisine tailored perfectly to our tastes. We found ourselves looking forward to each meal as much as the new destinations we explored each day. She poured her heart into each and every meal, all of which were simply outstanding. But even more impressive was the care and thoughtfulness that she put behind her culinary creations. As talented a chef as she is, she is an even better human and showed us such an incredible amount of warmth and hospitality. As I noted earlier, my expectations were very high going into this trip; but I was truly surprised -- if not awed -- at the excellence of the meals on Aura. And, yes . . . thanks to you, we are baking up weekly batches of your Maple Brown Sugar cookies at home now to get us through the snowy winter in St. Louis!

Our stewardess and dive master, was simply amazing! Her warmth, attentiveness and positive energy were felt in everything she did -- whether it was patiently working with my daughter on me on our certification dives, teaching us about underwater life, or just quietly anticipating what we needed before we even asked. After discovering a common bond with my wife, she demonstrated an incredible outpouring of compassion and support, and that will never be forgotten. Thank you! We are incredibly grateful for you.

I simply cannot say enough about this crew. By the end of the week, each one of them felt like family. They laughed with us, shared stories, played games and created an atmosphere that was relaxed, welcoming and full of joy. My family and I will be forever grateful for the memories that they created for us. I cannot imagine sailing on another charter without the three of them at our side.

I hope to be back on Aura soon and cannot recommend this experience highly enough.