"Exceeded All Expectations"

Five stars aren't enough! We came into this trip with very high expectations, and Steve and Deb far exceeded all of them. We apparently had "bad weather" (which is definitely relative) because there was a lot of wind and the seas were kind of high, but Steve is a very skilled Captain who gave us some exciting, fast sailing with the high winds but also found wonderfully protected areas for snorkeling, lunch, and overnight anchorages where the water was calm. He definitely knows the best way to maximize an itinerary in any kind of weather. Deb is a magician in the galley. I have no idea how she puts together such fresh, delicious, and abundant meals and snacks with the space constraints of the boat, but our bellies and taste buds were very grateful for her talents. She also kept the boat immaculately clean all the time, which was also pretty magical because we never really saw her cleaning! In addition to their formal "jobs" on the boat, Steve and Deb were wonderful tour guides and great friends. We really just enjoyed spending time with them. It was like going on vacation with friends, except I don't have any other friends who wait on me hand and foot and don't allow me to clear my own dishes. Ha! Steve and Deb took all of our preferences and even off-hand comments very seriously and really went above and beyond to make sure we had the time of our lives. They were extremely professional but also warm and welcoming, and we were so fortunate to be able to hang out with them for the week. The boat was comfortable and well-appointed, and we wanted for nothing the entire trip. As Deb said, we've found our home in the Virgin Islands and can't wait to go back!

"Perfect beyond all expectations."

Having been experienced bare boaters for many years, we were hesitant to let go of total control to a Captain and First Mate. Would we like them? Would they like us? Would it be uncomfortable being in such close quarters with people we had never met? Well, the answers are: Yes! Yes! NO! Thea and Jamie were superb. They anticipated our every need before we knew it ourselves. They were amazingly warm and friendly, yet let us take the lead as far as how much contact and togetherness we wanted. The food was wonderful (although way too much! We all gained weight on the trip!). We felt completely comfortable with Thea and Jamie and consider them new-found friends. Jamie's skill at the helm made us completely comfortable. My husband took the helm a couple of times, just for old times' sake, but he thoroughly enjoyed relinquishing all responsibility to Jamie and I was thrilled that Thea handled all meals. We enjoyed it so much that there is no reason to ever bare boat again. The Roks boat is amazingly spacious . . . both couples had huge suites with king size beds and more storage space than we could ever need. The deck layout is perfect. And we utilized the kayaks and paddleboards almost daily. We hope to be back again soon for another wonderful week aboard ROKS with our new friends, Thea and Jamie. We will enthusiastically recommend this experience!

"Wonder ful trip."

Awesome trip. Kelly and Diane were very accommodating. They were very knowledgeable about the area. Very kind and considerate.

"Loved the BVI's"

We loved the entire experience. We needed a relaxing trip and the crew of Tai and Kiki were wonderful.

"We had a great Cruise"

We booked a single stateroom on a 45' catamaran. It was a fantastic way to see the Virgin Islands and we made new friends with the other two couples on the cruise.

"A crew of impeccable taste and skill"

Trip of a lifetime to be repeated

"Amazing Vacation!"

We chartered catamaran, Alive! for 7 nights in mid January. Booking with Ellen at VI Sailing was a breeze. She is extremely friendly and helpful. Kristina was also wonderful and assisted with planning our trip.
While aboard Alive, Captain Noam and Chef Dalit were incredible! Noam is a great captain, he knows all the best islands and activities. Dalit is an incredible chef, we loved every meal! They are truly an awesome crew!! We had a total of 8 guests on the boat, it was plenty spacious and the accommodations were great. We had a wonderful trip and highly recommend this vacation!!

"Yes Dear Charter Feb 2016"

This is an excellent crew. Christiaan is a first class captain. His maturity, experience and dedication to safety is well beyond anything you would expect from a young man of his age. There were a few early moments of "getting to know each other" as he was maybe a bit too abrupt in explaining the rules of the boat. He got along great with the four adults and our six children. He had great suggestions for the itinerary, snorkeling, water sports, hikes, bars, drinks, etc. And he makes a mean Painkiller. Best in the Carribean, trust me! You will not regret having this movie-star looking young man as your captain.

Now...the piece de resistance...Hanrie. What this little lady does in her galley kitchen is absolutely miraculous. Breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, dinner. One fabulous meal after another. I was telling them one night about the great South African BBQs (brai's) I had been to over the years. Voila! On the final night we had the most incredible leg of lamb with all the trimmings. The intimate Afrikaans meal.

Can't wait to get back on a boat with Christaan and Hanrie. Maybe next time without the kids!

W.

"Blue Passion Sailing"

Greg, Vanessa and Blue Passion gave my family the trip of a lifetime. We were totally satisfied and won't hesitate to book with them again. They are totally committed to customer satisfaction, know their sailing areas very well, and have all the tools to make your vacation a true joy. Vanessa is gourmet French chef who turns every meal into a dinning experience. Greg is an extremely competent and experienced captain. They are both wonderful to be around.

"best brokers"

I contacted several charter brokers when researching our trip for the BVIs. Emily, at VIS returned my calls immediately. She was very honest on her opinions of the different boats. I would totally recommend her to anyone looking to book a boat charter. Emily was prompt to answer all my questions. I can't say that for the other companies I spoke with. We were traveling over NYE. This is the busiest week of the charter season. Other brokers wouldn't even return my calls as if they couldn't be bothered. Emily really dug in to find the right boat and crew for us. I am thankful and will use her in the future.