Testimonials

Very efficient team

I think the briefing at the very beginning could have been better. There was a lot that was not explained and although the guy who was briefing us was nice, he seemed in a rush to get off the boat. In stark contrast to the debriefing guy who was patient and extremely knowledgable. It would have been better to have had him at the beginning.

The generator was not up to the job – it was noisy and not powerful enough

Great boat, great staff, Angi was very Helpfull, hiring for the Moorings it just makes boating a pleasure and removes all the non pleasurable parts of boating

The yacht was great. The restaurant and bar was great. The service was great.

The boat was superb

The access to Motor Cats.

Friendly staff
Well prepared boat

The facilities and configuration of the boat, the 4 hour response service, the videos on the sailing area

Excellent service generally – Certainly better tan any othe charter company we have used

More choice of motorboats.
More ropes and floating ropes for tying up to rocks when staying out in bays

Efficient, personal and trustworthy.

Great boat and service

Pre-boarding service and maintenance checks could have been better. Delayed charter departure due to last minute yacht maintenance issues.

Moorings and sunsail – reliable and trustworthy.

Skipper Matt Bamford was absolutely excellent in all respects, making us feel safe, valued and able to enjoy a good slice of what BVI sailing has to offer. Our catamaran 4500 was good but needed to be replaced on day 6 of our charter. Booking arrangements worked quite well, but not quite as smoothly as I remember in precovid times.

very gooof base staff

The yacht we chartered was exactly as described, was well equipped and led to a totally pain-free sailing experience.

The tour of the yacht to explain how everything worked was too quick and the individual did not answer questions. In the end, we worked everything out – but a more interactive discussion would have been really helpful. All that said, it was the end of a long day – so time was probably short !

Great boat, well designed, fully equipped, super clean, and very friendly staff

5 days sailing the BVI on a 50 ft cat with Georgios our Captain and Silvy our chef was amazing! Incredible food every meal. Great sailing and fun times! Best vacation in a long long time. Absolutely would do it again. But with Georgios and Silvy!

Awesome fun.
Our captain, Josip Eljuga, was exceptional. He worked around weather and crowds to make our experience enjoyable. He was knowledgeable, as well as patient to our many questions.
Croatia is a great place to visit. We always felt safe and the locals are very friendly.
In short, we had a ball. 🙂

Our newer 50′ CAT was perfect for our group of 10 adults with each cabin having its own bathroom & A/C control. This is mine & my husband’s 3rd sailing trip with The Moorings and this 50′ CAT with the 2nd floor seating area is our absolute favorite. It has so many seating areas it never felt crowded and with 2 refrigerators & 2 freezers, plus a large cooler on deck, we had plenty of space for groceries & spirits. Our hired Skipper Dwayne Y. was EXCELLENT, we totally scored! He really added so much to our sailing trip being tailored to our group’s idea of fun making this trip unforgettable. His sailing itinerary for us was ideal. Skipper Dwayne was incredibly knowledgeable about everything to do with sailing & Belize, we felt so safe and lucky he was assigned to us for our week. He helped us catch fish all week, as well as clean them. A few nights he even grilled the fish for us. All week long he made us laugh and we made him laugh too. He answered all our many questions and shared stories, culture & facts. He was so professional but at the same time he felt like our friend, he made everyone feel special. As our week was ending I was a little disappointed we had not snorkeled with a sea turtle, my spirit animal. When Dwayne heard this he made a really big attempt to find me a sea turtle & OMG he did it! We not only snorkeled with a sea turtle in the middle of the ocean, but also with 8 nurse sharks, a huge sting ray and dozens of fish all at the same time!! It was incredible, like being in an aquarium! Provisions tip: our CAT had plenty of storage space for food and dry goods. Buy all your provisions at Placencia because there really isn’t any other place to replenish provisions other than a small marina store, if it’s open. We were able to buy beer, ice and small bags of chips, that’s it. And it was more expensive. We can’t wait to book another Charter!!

We rented a 42 foot catamaran and the boat was spotless, flawless, and easy to Sail. Very enjoyable for six adults.

Great experience, the boat (catamaran) was perfect, all well organized. Beautiful places. The check in process is not that fast but the people was very nice and friendly. Maybe a pre purchase of food and delivery to the bot could be offered

5/19/26 We just completed an 8 day charter on Naughti Dawg with Captain Gilson Melo at Moorings. This is the second time we chartered in the BVI, the first time in 2018 we did a Bareboat and had to rely on finding our own way around the BVI with the help of a Flotilla. While the bareboat was fun, it really was a ton of work and after chartering with a great captain I now know how much extra work and responsibility bareboating is versus with a captain. I also now know all the amazing BVI hotspots that we did not go last time because we did not have a professional Captain on board.

For this trip we hired a professional captain and it was truly amazing, every day was awe inspiring. I simply cannot praise Captain Gilson enough, he brings a wealth of knowledge about the BVI resulting in the most awesome BVI charter experience. Having Captain Gilson at the helm and benefiting from all his expert yachting knowledge, his BVI wisdom and insights, and his hands-on approach to each activity ensures every day is a delightful adventure, and that the entire crew experiences everything there is to see and more in the BVI. I whole heartedly recommend Captain Gilson for anyone wishing to experience the BVI, especially if you want to see all the best locations, snorkel the most amazing reefs and caves, go Moking at Anagada, and enjoy the best dishes onboard and at the best restaurants.

Lastly, we did do the jump at Willy-Ts and Captain Gilson was right there beside us jumping, he was the one doing a back flip 🙂 Such an amazing trip for our entire family…

Brian

Staff is always great and friendly, everything ready, very organized, great place to charter a boat and see things you can’t see any other way

We enjoyed a bareboat charter with a captain at the moorings. The check-in was smooth, and our boat was all set for our adventure. Our captain was Mathieu Martinez, and he was truly amazing! He kept us safe throughout the trip and was a wonderful communicator with our family. He made our time on the boat incredibly easy, choosing fantastic snorkeling spots and being incredibly easygoing. We’re definitely planning to hire him again!

I had an absolutely unforgettable stay aboard the catamaran in the British Virgin Islands. The crew was exceptional — incredibly friendly, warm, and attentive, yet always respectful of our privacy. We felt completely at ease with them from the very first day, and our trust in them was absolute.
The cuisine on board was outstanding, far beyond what we expected. Every meal was delicious, beautifully prepared, and made with such care. One member of our group is coeliac, and the crew handled this with remarkable attention and professionalism. All meals were adapted safely and thoughtfully, without ever compromising on taste or quality.
This experience was truly perfect in every way. I would recommend this crew without hesitation to anyone looking for a magical and relaxing sailing vacation.

My parter and I spent a fantastic week on the Seadation 2.0 with excellent crew. Skipper Garth and chef/crew Christine were great with a vast knowledge and experience to provide ideal route to suit or needs. Sailing as often as possible. The sail to Anegada and back was wonderful. They keep the boat in spotless and like an “as new”condition. Amazing experience.

We just got back from celebrating my wife’s 60th birthday on Seas the Day with Captain Andy and Linzi. This our 4th time chartering with Moorings. This by far was our best experience. Andy and Linzi left no stone unturned in making sure our trip was exactly what we asked for. Linzi’s meals were impeccable! Linzi was very attentive to our dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or portions. You will never go hungry. Captain Andy made sure everyone was safe and comfortable. But most of all is his knowledge of the area. This enabled us to experience places which we had never seen. Our morning “chart chats” were informative and fun. The main thing that stood out to me was the cleanliness of organization of the boat. First Class!! I highly recommend this crew and will request them again on our next adventure.

We just returned from a fabulous one week sailing adventure with 3 other couples. We had a captain(Ricardo) and a first mate/chef (Anita) on the boat Nauti But Nice. They were both amazing! We were spoiled by their attentive service and wonderful meals. They had the boat stocked with all provisions including food, beer, wine and alcohol ! Anita made sure we were never hungry and Ricky handled the boat and dinghy like a master. In addition they were incredibly thoughtful and nice. We loved our time on the boat(5 cabin) and all of the island stops were unique and fun! This was our first sailing experience and we would certainly do it again!

Excellent excursion sailing with great friends. For 3 of us a return trip from our April 2024 adventure with Moorings. The catamaran was in excellent shape and well laid out. We rented the 5000 series with 5 staterooms and en-suite heads. My only complaint with Moorings is the pre departure briefing focused more on inventorying all items on the vessel with the briefing guy having us count every item onboard from utensils, pots and pans, cups to ropes, tools, etc and focused less on the actual operation of the vessel. Inventorying items onboard was a waste of an hour of briefing that should have already been completed by Moorings before we boarded. They failed to show us how to properly make fresh water and switch tanks that we were forced to have a mechanic come out to our boat 2 days into our sailing after depleting our water supply! They should have more focus on operational efficiency and less time of inventory concerns!!

We recently completed a 7‑day catamaran charter with Moorings in the BVI, and the experience was exceptional. The trip was seamless, relaxing, and truly memorable — largely due to our outstanding captain, Sebastian Verite.

Sebastian prioritized safety, consistently secured prime anchorage locations, assisted with dinner reservations, and guided us to unique spots well beyond the typical itinerary. His professionalism, local knowledge, and warm personality elevated the entire charter.

If you’re looking for a top‑tier captain for your next BVI charter, I wholeheartedly recommend requesting Sebastian. He works with multiple charter companies in the region and is simply outstanding.

Our 30th wedding anniversary trip could not have been more perfect.

Wow!! What an incredible trip!! Just got back from a 7 day crewed charter of the BVI. We were a party of 8 (4 couples) and we were lucky to have Romano and Silvia as our crew. They were so helpful and accommodating! We were treated so well, especially with Silvia’s delicious homemade meals and Romano’s special drinks! We had the best time!!! Thank you for everything!!

We planned this trip well in advance, as this was our 39th year of our “adventure club” – 4 professionals (MDs and Ph.Ds) getting together once a year to do something “adventurous”. The weather was perfect, the water was smooth, and the sailing was fine. We hit 5 islands in five days and mostly used the Boaty balls for overnight. I planned the meals and ordered the food items (except meat), and the boat was stocked when we checked in. The Moorings people were really great and we would definitely do this again!

We rented a 46’ power catamaran for a week with our family of 6, including kids ages 6 and 8. The boat was great, the weather was close to perfect and our trip was unforgettable – and one of the most memorable parts of the week was for sure captain Darko! He made our trip so extra special and was extremely patient, professional, fun, full of great information and stories, safe and wildly talented at docking in the smallest spaces I never would have thought possible! Captain Darko was really flexible and did his best to make an itinerary that got us everywhere we wanted to go in the safest and most efficient and weather-appropriate route possible. We really could not have asked for a better experience, in very large part thanks to captain Darko! He made everyone feel like a part of his crew and took extra care and time to make the kids feel like they were superstar helpers. 10/10 recommend!

This was my first charter so I don’t have anything to compare to, but Romano and Silvia made us feel at home in their home. I think we had a typical route with stops at Norman Island, Peter Island, Copper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke.

My favorite island was Anegada where we rented Mokes, ate lobster, stopped at some great beach bars, then went snorkeling along the reef.

Other highlights were The Baths, Bitter End and Saba Rock, I had a Painkiller at every bar, including Soggy Dollar.

We chartered a 4200 Catamaran out of the Moorings base in Tortola. This was our 27th sailing trip through the Moorings, and as has been our experience in the past, everything was A+. The boat was well prepared, provisioned, and ready for Charter. We would not consider chartering with anyone else. Additionally, Boatyball has my highest rating of taking care of their sailors. A great combination, and we have already booked our 28th trip for next spring.

The team at Agana is wonderful. Very supportive and flexible. They ensured our adventure was a success. Mirna was particularly helpful, ensuring we had reservations at our first stop and being flexible on our return. She went the extra mile to make the trip wonderful! Thank you, we will be back!