Touch the Sky

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!"

We are and will be forever thankful for this incredible journey through the waters of the exquisite USVI. You showed us more than we could have imagined from either land or water-absolutely stunning. Our family’s celebration of birthdays and precious time together will be in our hearts forever. Thank you for your amazing ability to make this trip the best. The meals you delivered are out of this world. Thank you for taking the time to select fresh, healthy and incredibly beautiful dishes for us. We always felt safe with the captain, who took us to incredible places. Best wishes to both of you!.

As the title says, this was an amazing trip! If I have to summarize my review in one sentence, it will be "we felt like we were millionaires". The boat was great and it had all the toys you need to have a good time. It has a lot of space (boat space), and the gigantic fly-bridge, is a most! But what made the difference was the crew. OMG, they make you feel like you are a millionaire. We were a group of 10. Three families, 6 adults and 4 "kids" (between 18-20 year old). The crew: I can say sooo many amazing things about each of them individually that the review will be five pages long. So I'm going to be general. First of all, we felt safe 24/7 through the whole week. I can go with the Captain across the Atlantic with no problem...but if we bring Troy to keep my glass full (he kept our glasses full in the boat, in the water, at the beach, etc, etc), and the Chef to keep my belly full (the food was out of this world...and since this is my review, I give Chef Jody 6 stars).
Anyway, they made us feel like we were all family...of course, a millionaire family :) ...which we are not :(
I just want to end my review by saying, Touch The Sky Crew...we love you guys!!!

You took such good care of us! The food was wonderful; we were amazed by the gourmet food coming out of the galley. Snorkeling and scuba spots were great and we got to see some new places as well as ones we remember from our last trip. It was an amazing trip that our families will talk about for a long, long time.

Later down the road of life, I made a discovery that salt water was also good for the mental abrasions one inevitably acquires on land.”- Jimmy Buffet, A Pirate Looks at Fifty
When the idea of this trip first popped into my life, I was at a crossroads. Not sure of much else but that a couple of years later I would make the trip that my friends were describing over a couple of drinks on a cold November night in New England. Thank you both so much for making this trip amazing. I didn’t know what to expect, but I can say I am thoroughly amazed at the experience you have given us. Thank you for making us feel welcome in your home, for sharing your love and knowledge of the Caribbean, the incredible meals, and the comradery. You guys are something special and made this voyage phenomenal.
Thank you,The McFall's

It’s a challenge to find the words to describe this week. Our group of 6 was a combo of new and old friends. We’ll be leaving as established friends for life. The crew are nothing short of amazing. They have a rapport between that is loving, trusting, but most of all feels like effortless fun! The chef is a kind, soft spoken old soul who can throw down in the kitchen. It felt like Master chef all day, every day. I’m going to try to replicate her recipes… the captain is funny, witty and so knowledgeable about all things ocean. The captain had suggestions at every snorkeling stop with route and tips to see the most ocean creatures. We were extra spoiled with a spontaneous Lionfish lesson and snack. A million thank-yous from our CO & AZ crew!  The trip wouldn’t have been the same on any other boat. You are meticulous in your seemingly effortless ability to host. We loved being spoiled and pampered during our magical escape from reality.

This has truly been a magical experience for our family. It has felt as though we have been guests in the most warm and welcoming home you can imagine. The crew took such pride in their boat and in these beautiful islands. Our daughters are already talking about how much they are going to miss the crew and Touch The Sky.

Although we had been looking forward to our Caribbean Christmas vacation for many months, none of us truly knew what we were venturing into. And though the expectations may have been set high and we were all filled with excitement and anticipation of what was to come, our week with the crew and Touch The Sky far surpassed our wildest imaginations! We swam, snorkeled with sea turtles, jumped off the boat, the Willy T, and what seemed to be a 50’ high rock stemming out of the ocean floor. We sailed smooth water, rough water, dinghied to dinner, ate tacos on a floating barge, lounged on beaches, played many a card game of Dutch Blitz. I can make the list longer but I have only so much ink in this pen. The captain is a very fine captain and his jovial personality makes him a joy to be around. His jokes created laughter, his plethora of noises made us chuckle, and his one-off comments made many an eye roll and often times would make a teenage daughter question whether she should laugh or not.
The chef is amazing in her own right. She can make dishes out of that little galley that rival some of the best restaurants I’ve been to. She is sincere and kind, all three of our daughters were drawn to her. The impromptu concert was fantastic; we all sat mesmerized.This past week will be set in our memories forever. It will also be hard to replicate. It is our hope that we come back someday and give it a try. We hope to cross paths with the crew, and this comes from a place of much sincerity. Thank you and God Bless!”

Our family of 5 (3 girls under 12) had a wonderful time aboard Touch The Sky! The crew created a welcoming environment and treated us to an action packed, fun and memorable experience. We loved every minute of it and it was a great way to spend time together as a family and make memories that will last forever.

Thank you for having us and allowing us to do so many new things. And thank you for cooking vegetarian for me every meal. It was amazing!