Testimonials

A complex trip due to our own logistics….but due to fabulous personnel from pre-charter concierge service walking us through every step of the way, to the front desk people, to the cleaners, to the check out help s and of course the great men on the dock who are so proficient. We had a blast! We had two groups…each one totalling 8 people (including my husband-the captain and myself-the organizer) for 6 nights each back to back. First group was godson with wife, parents (good friend) and 2 kids 6 and 4. The second group were mid-50’s couples, nieces and nephew and spouses.

Never have had kids this young and I was wary of them being bored and of course for their safety. All was excellent…we even had a treasure hunt on Sandy Cay that was a highlight for the kids and us! They fished, swam, loved the beach, explored the Baths…each day was better than the last.

The craft Power Craft Mooring 534 PC was a dream. The comfort level was over the top…so spacious, full sized refrigerator-freezer (we never had to buy ice -a first!) The staterooms/baths also were the most spacious we have experienced and each one climate controlled. We ran short of water towards end of trip and actually made our own.

Everything is computerized and and took some getting used to and at one point (the night before we switched out groups) the computer froze and even when we rebooted could not get it back. But we were headed back to Moorings to regroup and it was fixed immediately.

When we switched groups…as one was leaving, the others were arriving. We enjoyed lunch at the Moorings and being poolside while a cleaning crew cleaned the cat and supplied new linens. And another six nights of fun experiencing the BVI’s began.

We have been chartering with the Moorings since 1976…usually going every two years. Most of our trips have been to the BVI’s with a couple to Greece. Reading the other reviews I noticed some complaints and most seemed rather insignificant issues. When it comes to customer service the Moorings are hard to beat…sure things have gone wrong…but when it comes to major issues they are there to assist which is very reassuring when you’re in a panic…like when the steering cable broke under full sail in the middle of SFD Channel, or when our motor went out while coming into Cane Garden Bay, or several other incidences that we experienced. Overall The Moorings to be responsible for our well being.

We’ll be back for another high-seas’ adventure!

Amazing week on Knotty Toddy with Captain Richard and Chef Shelly! Our whole family had a wonderful time exploring the beautiful BVIs. Richard took us to so many cool places (annd great cocktails!) and Shelly spoiled us with her exceptional food. We can’t wait to go back!

I was very impressed with this trip from the Moorings. We had a couple of people who were captains. The young man, his name is Shaq, was very thorough, professional, and engaging in going over our checklist. I was very impresswd with this young man. The other Moorings stafd were also friendly, professiona, and helpful.

We did a crewed 7-day trip in the BVI’s and the trip and the Crew were amazing. Francesco our Captain and Nika the chef were so great. Beyond our expectations. They made every effort to make sure we had a great time and a fabulous vacation. Can’t think them enough. Chip

We went on a 7-day crewed trip through the BVI’s on the 534 Power Cat, Blue Eyes. The Mooring is very professional and well run. All the necessary paperwork was taken care of ahead of time and the check-in process was quick and easy. Our crew Jos and Chevone were outstanding and delivered an amazing experience that exceeded our expectations. We had an introduction call a week before the trip with Jos and Chevone and they provided many helpful tips (apply for a fishing license) along with asking us detailed questions about what activities we wanted to do. We started the trip with an outstanding champagne lunch on board the first day. The food was amazing, and they threw a wonderful birthday party for my wife including a homemade chocolate cake. The snorkeling and beaches were outstanding. On the nights we went ashore for dinner their recommendations were excellent, and they arranged all of the reservations and transportation. This was one of the most relaxing and stress-free vacations any of us had ever taken. Our whole group said this was vacation of a lifetime and everyone can’t wait to book our next trip! We can’t thank Jos and Chevone enough for such a wonderful trip and experience.

We had a great time on our bareboat charter in the British Virgin Islands. The only downside is having to go through The Moorings. Poorly ran company, poor communication and they simply just do not care about the customer. They have gotten so big that they do not have the bandwidth or resources to provide proper customer service.

Once we left the dock, it was fantastic, especially because of our captain, Captain Giacomo! He was simply the best. Giacomo took care of us from the minute we stepped on the boat. Instantly you could tell that he was there to make sure we had the best experience possible for our voyage. He was extremely thorough in helping us put together an itinerary to make sure we could maximize the time we had on the boat. (on this note I would recommend that the moorings allow communication between the captain and the guest so an itinerary can be put together before getting on the boat) Giacomo was very attentive to our request and made sure that all guest on the charter were comfortable. I could not be more happy with Giacomo and would recommend that anyone going on a charter to do whatever they can to reserve him to be their captain!

I would say that the only reason this is a 4 star review is because of Giacomo. If the company was smart they would look to hire 100 more of Giacomo!

The Moorings is not easy to work with and they definitely do not appreciate the amount of time and money people spend to go on these trips.

We chartered a 4500L with friends and family for 5 days and had the best time. This is truly the trip of a lifetime and there is nothing like it.

Captain Giacomo (“Captain Jack”) was such an incredible captain and fit for our group. He was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating. He did a great job at hitting all of the spots that we wanted to see as well as recommending slight changes to our plans for smoother logistics or more beautiful views. He had our mooring balls reserved every morning at 7AM on the dot and was well prepared the entire trip. He became a great friend to us all and we look forward to calling him when we are ready to charter again!

Moorings in Placencia, Belize never disappoints and constantly exceeds all expectations! From the initial booking process, pre-deaprture communications, support & preparations, attention to detail and coordinate with the Moorings Belize management team and base crew, amazing welcome & embarkation process, fantastic quality of the yacht, to the seamless debarkation process (even though it’s terribly sad – you simply never want to leave!), Moorings Belize and its team are simply the best – a cut far above any other potential alternative. I cannot recommend highly enough!

What a spectacular week with our four young adult children! Capt Andy making sure we maximized our adventures and Chef Linzi preparing over the top impressive meals. Every day we enjoyed Linzi’s “nibbles” with drinks to watch the sunset. We will be back!

Absolute trip of a lifetime! Perfect combination of adventure and relaxation plus the best food for every single meal! We chartered Captain Andy and Chef Lenzi who made sure every aspect of the trip was amazing. This is our 2nd trip with them and I couldn’t recommend them more.

Just got back from another trip on a moorings sailing catamaran. This time we sailed the Cays of Belize. The boat and the staff were great. Practically new boat and when we did have an issue, the repair team came to remedy it within the hour. Don’t know why anyone would charter a boat from any other company. Great job!

The overall the sailing experience in the BVI was incredible. However, The Mooring fell short of my expectations. Upon arrival to Tortola, we stayed in The Moorings lodging after a 12-hour travel day. I was looking forward to a hot shower, but there was no hot water in our room. The Mooring Staff was not friendly, and it was very uninviting. It was as if they were entitled.

The Moorings messed up on our provisions and we lost 2 hours of sailing time obtaining the correct provisions had we originally ordered. The oven on the sailing vessel did not work and the barbeque was very marginal. And one of the coolers for ice leaked. When we follow-up up on our concerns, the Customer Service was not at all helpful or willing to make things right.

We did love our Captain! JP was great…he was responsible, fun and very accommodating. He knew what he was doing, and he made us feel very safe.

I am looking forward to my next sailing trip in the BVI, but it will not be through The Moorings.

Had a wonderful time in the BVI’s! Our Captain Jack went above and beyond all week! The places he suggested to visit were breathtaking. We will definitely be requesting Captain Jack on our next BVI trip!

We are a family of five and have previously rented with Moorings in the BVI, where my husband served as captain. In Croatia, due to local regulations, a licensed skipper is required unless you hold a special certification. Initially, we were hesitant about having a captain onboard for the week — but we couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised.

Ivan, our skipper, was exceptional. As an active family that enjoys adventure, we had a packed itinerary, and he made it all seamless. He took us to the most stunning coves and ensured that we ended each day in a charming, picturesque town. His restaurant recommendations were always spot on, and he was incredibly attentive to everyone’s needs, from the teens to the adults.

To be honest, our week sailing the Croatian coast was one of the best experiences of our lives. Saying goodbye was truly emotional. The boats in Agana were also in excellent condition — even better maintained than what we’ve seen from the Moorings fleet in the BVI. We booked the same class of yacht in both locations, but the difference in upkeep and presentation was noticeable.

Though we usually prefer to travel independently, having Ivan with us turned out to be a stroke of luck. He made our trip richer, more relaxing, and full of hidden gems we would have never found on our own.

Highly recommended — we can’t wait to return!

Amazing time! Accommodations were top notch! Our skipper took us to all the cool places to see the ocean wildlife!
Also nice to eat dinner at local restaurants in the evening when docked!

My friends and I recently chartered Seas the Day, a 50’ Catamaran crewed by Captain Andy and Chef Linzi. This was a birthday present to myself that will be remembered as the best trip I’ve ever had! Captain Andy and Chef Linzi orchestrated every little detail in a way that felt both leisurely and packed with fun activities. The bonus “chart talk” with Captain Andy is well worth the daily listen — I gained a new appreciation for how exacting and complicated nautical navigation really is. Captain Andy is a pro and, as a person only mildly comfortable in the water, I felt super safe with Captain Andy at all times. Then there is Chef Linzi whose culinary skills and artful presentation were on display four times a day for our pleasure. We ate on land only once because we did not want to miss a single delicious meal made by Chef Linzi. Their respective skills are only matched by the fact that they are lovely individuals whose goal truly is to deliver the best and most memorable vacation possible for their guests. I would/will do this trip again without reservation — but only if Andy and Linzi are the crew.

We had a great time on our 5 day sailing adventure. The food was both delicious and presented beautifully. We really felt pampered. We enjoyed going to Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Saba Rock Norman Island, Jost van dyke and many snorkeling spots. I was the only SCUBA diver on the trip and Andy made it extremely easy to enjoy a morning of Scuba diving. We loved their humor and easy going attitude. Especially enjoyed Capt Andy s chart talks. They packed so much into the 5 days that we felt that it was longer. Have them take you to Sandy Cay. Fun times

The whole process was top notch. We were extremely impressed with Captain Shem Samuels.. he was very respectful of our space. He was instrumental in helping us structure our itinerary everyday as well as assist in making dinner reservations as needed. Planning on coming back next year!!

The Moorings trip in the BVI’s leaving Tortola was a special vacation experience. The customer service provided by The Moorings prior to the trip was spot on and helped us plan and provision our week. Being able to sleep aboard the catamaran the night before departure was nice and allowed the group to be prepared, understand the boat and be ready to start our journey early the next morning.
We had a captain (Marlon) provided by Moorings who exceeded our expectations. Marlon was clearly knowledgeable of the boat, sailing and the Carribean. Marlon seemed to know people at every stop and was able to help us pick everything from the best restaurants and bars to secluded beaches.
This trip was fantastic all around and I would suggest The Moorings to anyone looking for a unique experience.

Best Family Trip!! Our family of 8 absolutely loved the week spent aboard Seas the Day with Capt Andy and Linzi! From the moment we boarded everything was excellent!! Everyday Capt Andy sailed us to a different island to beautiful beach’s and bars! They knew all of the best snorkeling spots that we stopped at along the way!! Every meal Linzi made and served us was amazing and the presentation was always beautiful! Each night for happy hour Linzi made nibbles and a signature drink of the night as we watched the sunsets and talked about what we would do the next day!! We all agreed this was our favorite trip and can’t wait to set sail again!!