Testimonials

Our 7 – night Crewed Sailing out of the BVI was excellent. Some of the things were out of our control and us just being lucky. The 45 ft. catamaran, Knotty Toddy, crewed by Capt. Richard and Chef Shelly (Birdie) were selected for us (we picked the size and kind of boat). They were the best crew, I don’t think anyone could have been better. Richard planned and delivered a wonderful itinerary based on what we wanted. Shelly prepared amazing meals and was a charming hostess the entire sailing. She must be part wizard to get so much out of that small galley.
The other thing that was amazing was the weather and sailing conditions. We got lucky there (we did pick the dates of our sailing).
Glad we did:
White Bay Beach Day with visit to the Soggy Dollar, Cane Garden Bay, sailing and snorkeling around Virgin Gorda, sightseeing drive around the north end of Virgin Gorda by taxi, the Baths (visit Mad Dog Bar), the view from Hog’s Heaven Bar Virgin Gorda, Saba Rock Resort
Takeaways:
When speaking to the Moorings reservation representatives, ask a lot of questions. The Moorings have a large data base of information they can send you if you ask them.
Talk to your pre-departure concierge as soon as you can, they will help you a lot. Our concierge was Paul Patterson and he as excellent.
If a crewed sailing, be clear on your preference sheet on you likes and wants (remember space is limited on these boats), let your captain know what you want to do. Do not over plan, sometimes conditions dictate.
Yes, we most definitely do it again!

This was our first experience chartering a catamaran in the BVI. Our trip exceeded any expectations we had. Jos (Captain) and his wife Chivon (Chef & much more) were amazing. The food was better than most high end restaurants. It was very evident that they love what they do and that translated into us having an unforgettable experience. They made sure we got to the best islands on the right days to take advantage of the weather and wind conditions, things we would have never known if we were doing it on our own. We can’t thank Jos and Chivon enough. Hopefully we can have an opportunity to do it with them again some day.

Steve & Cindy

Our trip was amazing. Captain Richard and Chef Shelly were gracious, attentive and friendly and made us feel welcome. Our trip was everything we wanted and more. The food was delicious and the itinerary spectacular.

There is no better vacation than a catamaran charter with the Moorings in the BVI’s. We’ve done over a dozen with friends and with family.

It only gets better with a fantastic crew. We had the best. Anis and Tery. Anis is a great skipper/host and Tery is an amazing cook. I didn’t realize how much I liked the Greek cooking style. Subtle but delicious.

We definitely recommend Anis and Tery for a crew and who knows hopefully we will see them again in Greek waters

Full on 10 out of 10.

Wow! What an incredible experience — Captain Rudy truly made our trip unforgettable. He was so knowledgeable, made us feel completely safe, and even prepared the best ceviche we’ve ever had! Thank you, Captain Rudy, for sharing the beauty of Belize with us and making this such a memorable adventure! Hope to be back soon.

My husband and I went to the BVI’s for the first time with 5 other people and bare-boated for 10 days. The Moorings Marina facilities were clean; staff friendly and helpful. We were assigned The White Pearl — a pretty 45′ sail cat, ready on time, spotlessly clean and spacious — elicited excited WOW’s”! Check-in and provisioning went smoothly. The Riteway grocery store was a short walk away to pick up fresh fruit, veggies, bread, cheese and wine (note: buy an extra roll of paper towel for ‘clean ups’). The briefing person noticed the helm wheel was a bit stiff and oiled it up before we departed. Microwave needs to be secured — went flying off the shelf when we were sailing. Water-maker didn’t work (we managed by rationing fresh water), however, the generator, engines, rigging, sails, dinghy and nav gear all in functioning order. Could have used a few more than two tea towels in the kitchen and two personal towels each for a 10-day tour. Overall, would recommend – a magical experience, a few bruises and big grins!

What an amazing trip! We chartered the Knotty Toddy with Richard and Shelley as crew. The sail was spectacular. The boat was spotless and the greeting from the crew was warm and welcoming. I would give Shelley a Michelin star for the quality of the food she prepared. Off the charts. Captain Richard knows the BVI’s like the back of his hand so we always moored in the perfect spots and saw the best sunsets. I highly recommend sailing with The Moorings and especially with Richard and Shelley as crew.

This was the best adventure ever! The Moorings exceeded our expectations for a 60th birthday celebration. Captain Ron was the greatest! Many memories were made from the destinations, beautiful scenery,
great weather, and accommodations. I highly recommend The Moorings Yachts for your next trip!

I celebrated my Big 60 and had the experience of a lifetime. I can’t thank my trip advisor Michaela for her patience and full support. The Moorings out did themselves. We had the best Captain in all of Abaco. Captain Ron. Best experience ever. Will he back

We took the 6 day crewed charter with Andy and Linzi with 3 couples all celebrating our 60th birthdays. It was simply amazing. The itinerary was perfectly planned out but with a lot of flexibility depending on our wishes. Andy knew when we should arrive at certain places to avoid large crowds. Andy’s main focus was our safety but it was blended with exceptional and friendly service. The real star of the show other than the amazing scenery was Linzi’s delicious food – 3 meals per day plus 5pm “Nibbles” (hint – bring loose clothing). Overall, this trip exceeded expectations and something we would definitely do again.

It was an absolute epic trip for the eight of us!!!
Thank you Captain Ron and staff of Moorings. The Abacos is truly beautiful.

We had a blast! 3 couples on a 50′ Sail Cat for 5 days in the lovely BVIs. Moorings did an outstanding job. Check-in and registration was quick and easy. Our boat was clean, in good working order and well equipped. We had a water heater start leaking on the trip and the Mooring chase crew was right there to fix it. We did our charter with a skipper and Captain Laura was amazing. Our previsions were spot on. We will do this again.

I chartered a boat with crew for my 50th birthday celebration and it exceeded expectations. We had a BLAST. The captain had a great balance of being present and involved but also giving us our space. The food was spectacular. Fresh, delicious, different every meal. And the chef really paid attention to our preferences and all our allergies and restrictions, which was not easy I’m sure. Every meal was a celebration with gorgeous table decor and fantastic service. We honestly rarely left the boat b/c we were having so much fun. Everyone on the trip was already talking about doing this again b/c it was the best vacation we had ever taken together. HIGHLY recommend!

We had a wonderful trip with friends in the BVI. Captain Richard was knowledgeable, helpful and meticulous. We had unusually high winds that week but he was able to adjust his sailing and moorings accordingly. He also prepared wonderful signature drinks to go along with our appetizers. Chef Shelly ( aka Birdie) worked tirelessly in the kitchen to prepare amazing meals and presented them beautifully. She also never missed a mooring ball and knew her way around the boat too.
I wouldn’t hesitate recommending this charter and crew for your BVI adventures.

It was a great experience. Our first time in Bahamas and first time having a captain. The area was great and the boat and facilities were top notch. Our Captain Gio was amazing. Was able to accomplish everything we wanted: sailing, snorkeling, wildlife and local culture. Highly recommend.

We were 4 couples (friends) on a 7 night trip in the BVI on a crewed 5000. Our first experience of such and it surpassed our expectations. The Moorings have this down to a science. Organization was great. In particular, the crew was outstanding. Anis, the captain is a highly experienced and capable sailor & we felt very safe in his hands! Tery, the cook prepared gormet meals and handled all set up & clean up..The meals may have been the best part of the trip! I highly recommend the Moorings & that crew (Anis & Tery)

Four couples went on a bareboat Moorings power catamaran around the Abacos Islands and we had a wonderful time. The scenery is beautiful. The locals are extremely nice and patient! The base with Travis and Chelsea were awesomme and helpful! My wife left a dress onboard and Travis mailed it back to us. What great service!! Thanks!

We had the most incredible adventure on Seas The Day with Captain Andy and Chef Linzi! Andy’s knowledge of sailing and the BVI was very impressive and much appreciated and Linzi’s meals stand up against any gourmet restaurant you might enjoy. Our days were carefully planned and executed by our crew, and we never lifted a finger. Some days were filled with adventure, and some included our favorite book and an afternoon nap. As this was our first charter experience in BVI, we did not know what to expect. I can say that our expectations were definitely exceeded, and our crew was a big reason for that! Highly recommended trip and crew!

My first Catamaran Charter and I was blown away! Chef Linzi knocked it out of the park with her fabulous meals. Every meal had a beautiful presentation, and it was so good. We looked forward to our nibbles at 5pm, along with Captain Andy’s drink of the day. The seas were a bit “sporty” but I felt completely safe knowing Captain Andy was at the helm. Loved our morning briefings and chart lessons. The boat was so clean and very well stocked. Would highly recommend this dynamic duo. They really made the trip for us. We had lots of laughs and they played along with us. Can’t wait for the next trip, wouldn’t sail BVI without them!

We had the best Captain who was on top of scheduling everything for us. He kept the fun going all week and he made sure that we did not miss any hot spots. The British Virgin Islands are beautiful! We enjoyed great snorkeling, beaches, and picturesque open-air restaurants. We had 4 couples and rented The Moorings 50’ catamaran. The boat had four areas to hang out and enjoy the views. The beds were comfortable and there was more than ample storage in every room, including under the deck storage for luggage, carry-on bags, etc. We cooked some meals on board. The kitchen has everything you need and the large grill was perfect for the 8 of us. I highly recommend booking with The Moorings.