Charter Yachts in The United States Virgin Islands

I wanted to send a personal note to thank you both so very much for a fabulous BVI cruise. It’s been 50 years since I first decided that sailing around the Caribbean was something I wanted to do. It just never made it to the top of the list until now. I have always loved sailing, and often been disappointed when snorkeling excursions on a catamaran became motoring trips to murky sites. I’m so glad we did those lovely sails to Anegada and back, and the several snorkeling chances in the crystal clear waters was the best ever. You all took such good care of us all. I sincerely hope we will meet again someday.

Thank you so much for helping us complete a bucket list item. We can be a lot sometimes and you handled us with grace and patience. I wont put it against you chef, that I probably gained 5 pounds. Your cooking was so awesome.
Thank you all so much for making our trip the best ever. Every meal was presented with class and very tasty. 5 Stars!! Captain, your route plan was perfect. We enjoyed hearing about each point that we visited. Thank you for getting us to all the special islands. We can not thank you enough for making this vacation so memorable. Thanks for all the wonderful adventures this week. Thank you all so much.

Thank you so much for such an incredible week on Karma. We had so much fun! It's hard to pick one (or even a few) favorites when we enjoyed so much. The diving was amazing, as were the on land excursions at The Baths, Anegada, and Soggy Dollar. We loved those adventures but also had such a blast on the boat - a magical home away from home for this week. The family breakfast / lunch / dinner table with all of us together is a gift that is somewhat elusive during this chapter of life, and this time together will be cherished forever. And the food. Truly magnificent every time. Works of art!!!
Since I'm delivering these thanks I'll add a special shout-out for the TSwift dance parties - and I'm sure the whole family would concur - the games, music, conversations, and boat vibe provided much needed connection and relaxation!
Thank you!!

Thank you for a wonderful week! Everything was perfect, from the crew greeting us warmly at the dock, & welcoming us with drinks and lunch, to the final gorgeous sunset at Caneel Bay. All of our group agreed that Conch Island was the Highlight of the trip, with the Baths being a close second. We missed being able to have a campfire, but playing Liquid Zen Trivia instead was so much fun (especially since mine and Bob's team won!). Your gracious hospitality made everything so special for us ~ the cooking was fabulous, and the crew’s patience with us less experienced seamen was much appreciated! I will wear my title of "Mrs. Phelps" proudly :)" - The Rickerts

This week will be hard to top! The scenery, the snorkeling, the food (chocolate cake) and the crew were top notch. Thanks for a spectacular week!

I could fill the entire book with all the wonderful memories that you helped us create, but that would leave no room for others to journal their good wishes...

Thank you for feeding us some of the best food we've ever eaten, motoring us to every "must see" spot in the BVI and entertaining us with stories your own adventures. I feel like we came to Ether as customers, but left as friends.
We truly could not have had a more enjoyable vacation. Thanks for the memories.

You are incredible!!
You made this trip so wonderful for all of us from good morning muffins, eggs, biscuits and gravy and ok so much more, to all of the mouth-watering meals you made with all of us in mind. You are so thoughtful, and we are all grateful to call you family. These moments are what make us remember what this life is all about. I'm grateful to share this with you and with our family.

Review from crews previous yacht. The trip was amazing but the crew were the real stars. What a wonderful captain with a unique ability to be both fun loving but also in control and was always very aware of things and making sure everyone was safe. Chef is incredibily fun loving, nurturing, and resourceful. We laughed as our boat was the one that was first to beaches, got the best spot and constantly the go to for questions, ingredients and laughter. They have the ability to make everyone feel like family, to ensure an amazing vacation and they radiate joy! Highly recommend sailing with them of ever given the opportunity.

Thank you for the most awesome trip! Thank you for being the most wonderful crew family and for many wonderful memories, start to finish, we will always cherish our time in the many memories we carry with us.

Thank you so much for an amazing trip! The food was amazing and we loved every second of it. The scuba diving was fantastic as was the snorkeling. You were simply fantastic and you both exceeded our expectations. "thank you" isn't sufficient!
What a wonderful trip.

We had amazing time we all had on Relentless. First of all she is a BEAUTY from the outside to the inside just stunning. The crew was top notch - and worked so well together they made the charter. I cannot say enough about our time it was like we were in a dream and we cannot wait to do it again!

The crew were the absolute best! They were kind, ensured we were taken care of at all times, and made us feel like family. It was everything we had hoped for!! The chef did an excellent job working the menu to a somewhat difficult group based on eating allergies and likes/dislikes. They had the week pretty much planned out but asked for our input. As they know the area so well, I would go with their recommendations. The live band in Christmas Cove was a blast. My goal for the trip was a fun family outing with relaxation and we definitely achieved that. Additionally, Euphoria is a beautiful boat, luxury, immaculate and has all amenities. A huge Thank you to Euphoria and her crew for providing our family a vacation we will never forget.

We recently chartered Floatation Therapy for six nights in the US Virgin Islands and we could not have been happier on our charter. The crew were absolutely exceptional and we loved our time with them. From the very beginning, it was clear that they wanted to make sure that our trip met the desires of the whole group. On our pre-call, they asked great questions, were professional and had great communication and were incredibly responsive. Throughout the entire experience, they both were friendly, professional, kind, calm and just really, really good people. They listened to us and created an itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for and made sure that every experience was a positive one – from reserving moorings, reservations, finding great snorkel and dive spots, recommending great restaurants, connecting us with taxi drivers, etc. They absolutely went above and beyond in every situation. Chef’s food is incredible and she made some of the best food we’ve eaten. She baked bread (sandwich bread AND the most amazing banana bread we’ve ever tasted), made homemade pizza crust, created a wonderful blueberry compote from scratch, pickled her own jalapenos and just made everything wonderful without cutting any corners. Her salmon dish and curry pork dish were two of our favorites and we seriously commented after every meal how delicious the food tasted. I also commented that the meal table always got very quiet once the food was served because we were all loving it so much. Most importantly, they are just good people. We loved being around them and enjoyed having them a part of our vacation. We will absolutely be rebooking with the two of them in the future!

Thank you for everything you did to make this week the best family vacation we have ever had. We are grateful for your hospitality and for teaching our girls to snorkel and sail. So many awesome memories.

Oh my goodness, what an incredible trip! It was the perfect balance of adventure, fun and relaxation. We had so many opportunities to bond as a family and there is no greater gift than connection between one another.

Where to begin? I suppose we'd first like to thank the crew. You two delivered an experience we will carry with us the rest of our lives. Not only did we enjoy first class treatment, but we also enjoyed your company, and we have made a special friendship with you both. I think we will see each other again. This was such a special trip, it's difficult to properly put it into words. The music, the water, the views, the breeze!!
We relaxed fully
We laughed heartily
We filled our cup up
And you both made our trip truly, a once in a lifetime (well, maybe twice or three times?) experience. Until next time, Interlude, safe travels, and much love and respect!!

It is extremely rare in life when you find reality substantially exceeds ones expectations. This was one of those times. Our week was in a word, extraordinary.

Our family gifted ourselves a Virgin Islands trip for Christmas, but we also got a surprise Christmas gift; and outrageous week of memorable first time experience on Island Hoppin. The meals were gourmet quality preparations of fresh fish, prime quality meats, sauces, and accompaniments that easily equalled any fine dining restaurant. Captain’s knowledge of desirable Virgin Island destinations made each day a new adventure! Best of all the hospitality mentally made us feel welcome and simultaneously well served. A great trip on a great boat with fantastic people!!!”

Thank you so much for a spectacular time! Although I arrived home to a full house and Thanksgiving preparations, how could we not miss the warm Caribbean and pampering we received on the Southern Comfort! From the time we arrived on the boat until the time we had to leave, you made our trip exceed any expectations that I conjured up in my mind. The catamaran was very well maintained and beautiful. A great vessel for respite from the daily grind.
The sailing, snorkeling, hiking, diving and swimming were just the adventures that our group were looking for. The crew were great Captains, cruise directors, chefs and staff. We were all amazed at the spectacular service provided to 8 people by just the 2 of you. The food was so delicious and diverse. Quite a feat in a small kitchen! You are quite an amazing chef. I’m still waiting for the cookbook! Everything you served was fresh, flavorful and visually delightful! A foodie paradise, if you will. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone. You both made our first sailing experience an extraordinary adventure!Thank you for everything and please keep in touch. You are wonderful people who we really enjoy and admire. Take care and have a healthy happy holiday season.

Thank you for making our dream vacation come true! Your hospitality and attention to detail are off the charts! All of the meals were outstanding and each meal was better than the last! We loved sharing our time together and your stories and knowledge were entertaining. You exposed our kids to experiences and activities they have never done and that will stay with them forever! Family memories are priceless! Thanks for putting up with our competitive spirit and sarcastic humor! Remember the Northern Lights, Dutch Blitz and Poker! Enjoy your journey ahead! Hope to meet up again

This vacation exceeded all of our expectations. The crew were absolutely over the top exceptional. Every part of the trip was great. The food and the presentation was incredible. Very personable crew that soooo... great--they made the trip. Thank you very much for a great trip.

Thank you so much for the most wonderful vacation. We all had the time of our lives. The food and drinks were amazing. The chef really outdid herself to make sure every one was happy with the food & trust me; the kids can be very picky! The crew were so good with the kids; they played games with them, jumped off the boat, snorkeled and were always super patient! We hope we can come back on again on a yacht vacation!

 

We can not thank you enough for an UNFORGETTABLE week. You went above and beyond to cater to our liking.You both are amazing and we are so appreciative for you letting us spend time aboard your beautiful yacht, Southern Charm.

Wow! What a cruise. Our family was so lucky to be able to take a trip like this. But even luckier to have the two of you take care of us. It is amazing how two extremely professional people can also be so fun and able to blend in with our group. And the food! I am hoping for many of your recipes – absolutely outstanding! I hope the boat owner knows how lucky he is to have you taking care of this beautiful boat. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and assistance while we were sick. If you ever find yourselves in Georgia – you are welcome!"

Thank you for an amazing week! It was the best way to break free of Covid and celebrate a 50th birthday for Rich. We so appreciate you hospitality, delicious food and the wonderful way you took care of all the details big + small for us. We created so many memories and deepened the bonds of friendship over snorkelling, hiking and super moon gazing. We'll be back!

What a wonderful week. You truly exceeded all expectations. From the sea turtles at Treasure Island, to the back flips off the boat, the shot-ski at the Willy T, into the Caves of darkness and Dante’s inferno. You have spoiled us with all your hospitality. You guys made the trip!

I personally wanted to say thank you again for the vacation like no other. I had “firsts” in two areas of life. One new thing a year is my life goal… so yay!! From all of us thank you. We could not have asked for a better crew. Outstanding!! Let us know if you ever need a referral. Fair Seas to you always

We booked the Vicarious Charter which took 6 of us around the USVI AND BVI. Michelle (through Epic Yacht Charters) was great to work with; quick to respond, knowledgeable and gave helpful suggestions when picking a charter. We had an AMAZING time with this crew. The food and drinks were great, the crew was very accommodating to our needs and we cannot say enough good things about Austen and Phily. We couldn't have conceived a more perfect vacation/40th birthday and anniversary celebration with our dearest friends. We were lucky to have found a charter that was able to do both the USVI and BVI in one trip (pretty rare from what I understand). We wanted to ensure we got the same crew that got the great reviews below, so it was reassuring that this crew also owns the boat. We saw a ton of wildlife while snorkeling and Austen/Phily did an amazing job finding the right night spots to give us a feel for the local culture/vibe. It's rare that you find someone trained as a chef and photographer (thanks Phily!). This was a once in a lifetime trip that lived up to everything we hoped it would be. Hardest part of the whole trip was coming home (to cold weather) and having to cook for ourselves again. Thank you Austen and Phily!

We all want to thank you for this amazing week. The islands are indeed one of the most beautiful places on earth. Beautiful islands, perfect beaches and many things to do. It’s a perfect combination of relaxing and being active with watersports and amazing hikes. Your catamaran is perfect, the best we saw during the whole trip. You can comfortably sit on the front sofa area, in the shady cockpit, on the special champagne deck, or on the flybridge with the breeze. Also the rooms are big and comfortable and way beyond our expectations. TOP NOTCH! Like always it is the people that really make the difference. Your service, your cooking and your good mood is beyond exceptional. But really special is your personal touch: you try to find out what we want and fulfil our wishes even the ones we didn’t say out loud. And you for that! You are also an inspiring couple. The life choice you both made, the joy you have in the ‘small things in life’, the body language between you two when you are sailing, the tender care that the captain takes of the boat….we could go on. Thank you so much! We will remember you and this experience forever and this certainly not be our last visit to your paradise!

Thank you providing my family and with the most amazing trip around the BVI. This vacation is one that I'll look back on with fond memories and lots of laughs for a lifetime. Initially, I was a little nervous about living on G3 for close to a week; I'd never spent such a long time away from land before. Happy to report that I have discovered a new favorite travel method, and hope that I will be able to do something similar to this again in the near future. I want to give a special shoutout to the chef for working with all of my family's dietary restrictions; I am aware of how annoying it is to have to make like 6 different plates for one dinner and completely understand if we are known as the charter who would only eat chicken and lettuce after this. I wish you both the best on your future charters. Thank you so much again!

The best!!! Exceeded our expectations at every turn. Hope to be able to sail again. The crew are awesome. The food was fantastic and no matter what curveball we through, it was handled seamlessly and professionally. Whether it be teaching us how to scuba dive or making the cocktail of the day, they always had a smile on their face’s and made us all feel special. Yacht was perfect and there was always plenty to do on the boat. Unicorn is a special animal... The food and drink was superb. Like I said earlier, we had very high expectations of our trip and every aspect was exceeded.