BELIEVEN

Unforgettable Vacation

Leslie & RJ



Thank you for an unforgettable vacation. You spoiled us and this experience can not be duplicated — unless we return. So, we are already looking at future dates.



We started off as strangers & are leaving as friends & family. Don’t stop Believin’!



Charlie & Stacy Bartholomew

Houston, TX

Great Memories

Leslie & RJ

Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip. What was my favorite part??... EVERYTHING! Gained weight, (incredible food), created great memories, and met 2 incredible people.



Lisa & Jerry Walker

Austin Texas

Fabulous Trip

Leslie & RJ,



Thank you for a fabulous trip. Love the boat “BelieveN”. Your positive nature in life is great to be around.



Ron & Marie

Quite The Team!

Dear R.J. & Leslie 



Words cannot express how I feel about this past week. I have never in my life been so well taken care of. 

Thank you both for following your dreams so that I could have mine. You two are quite a team together and you both have the gift of hospitality that made us feel so welcome in your home!



Thank you seems so trite but for lack of any other words THANK YOU for everything. I have never enjoyed a full week as much as this past week. YOU are so gracious & accommodating - we will never forget you two and always wish you the best.



Bryan & Susi

Blown Away

RJ & Leslie 



Once AGAIN! What a wonderful week!

Thank you for indulging all of our favorites, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, & not going to “too peopley” places.



We are blown away by your fun personalities & kind hearts! And the book isn’t big enough to write how good the food was!



P.S. Leslie is such a great cook, even the chicken tastes great!



Until NEXT time,

Take Care!



Joel & Cici

Beyond Anything!

RJ & Leslie,



Just when we had stopped believing that there was a perfect vacation… we found you guys! What an amazing trip with amazing friends, old + new 😊 Your hospitality is beyond anything we’ve experienced anywhere in the world!!



Going home will be tough today but it only makes us look forward to our next adventure in paradise with you two!! And of course Tod + Vickie 😊



What a perfect combination of food, FUN, and FABULOUS FRIENDS!!! SO HARD TO LEAVE!! CHEERS TO “Believen” in Paradise ♥



Martha + Roger H

Fabulous Time!

RJ & Leslie,



Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

We had a fabulous time AGAIN. 



The food was as good as any James Beard. We noticed how you have naturally turned into the best tour guides as well. You tailored our vacation to so many new places and found the perfect activities that fit us. 



Thank you for your medical expertise and drugs (added bonus). 

All the extras were definitely noticed (taxis, reservations, special locations like Peter Island). Love the new floaties since last time.





Brad & Jeanine

Generous Hospitality

You guys have given us a trip of a lifetime ♥



We can’t thank you enough for your generous hospitality. We loved the time we spent with you, and all of the adventures. And the food.



THE FOOD!!! ♥ (and the bar tender…)



Everything was perfect!



Thank you!



Brad & Penny M. ☺

Exceeded Expectations

Our time with you exceeded all expectations! You made every moment on and off the boat curated just for us and so special. So many highlights - too many to mention all - but to name a few - the AMAZING food Leslie prepared, RJ's captaining expertise and fun excursions at shore. All of the tiny details did not go unnoticed.

Here's to another round in the Grenadines!!!



Mike and Elissa, Denny and Kelli

We'd Love To Come Back.

Ross, Reid and I had one of the best vacation of our lives. Leslie's cooking was Michelin Star amazing.

RJ was so friendly and accommodating to take my son wake boarding and snorkeling. We enjoyed hikes, Saba Rock, tours of plantation ruins, sunbathing, snorkeling. Both RJ and Leslie are very knowledgeable about the islands and happy to answer all my son's questions. We enjoyed playing games in the evenings.

We'd love to come back!

April, Ross and Reid

Top Notch

Top Notch with Leslie and RJ. This is the #1 trip in our lifetime!! These two Huskers show their love and passion for the BVI and USVI. Chef Leslie kicks butt with all the fab food. Then sidekick captain, bartender RJ always spot on with cocktails.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful boat and love for sailing.

We will be back

Go Big Red!!

Lori and Michael W.

Super Chef and Master Cap

Super Chef and Master Cap

What an amazing 9 days. Thanks for your incredible hospitality. it was a fantastic time for Michelle, myself, Moxie and Gigie. The girls thank you.

Your attention to detail and cleanliness was second to none. We sure hope we can connect with you somewhere down the road.

i relish the chance to kick your butt at dominoes again :)

Thank you for everything

Michelle, Tom (Mr Humble)

Such Great Hosts!

RJ and Leslie

Thank you for a wonderful week! We loved every minute of it!.

Thank you for being such great hosts! Everything was perfect for us. RJ and Leslie are people you want as best friends. Just darn good people.



Leslie cooks better than the Michelin Man! Every meal is incredible! 

Servant Leadership - ability and humility is rare to find these days.

Thanks again and we look forward to coming back 

Joel nd Vicky J.

Definitely A Trip To Remember!

Leslie made food that all of us will miss when we go back and RJ showed us some awesome spots. The weather was fantastic and the Jost beach day at the end was definitely a favorite. We saw the baths, the bubbly pool (and drank some bubbly) along with many more adventures. 



We've already been talking about our next visit! It was also really nice that we could connect with RJ and Leslie since we're all fellow Nebraskans. It was a fantastic experience and all of the credit goes to both of them. 



Thanks to Leslie, if the apocalypse happens this year we would survive because I think we ate a years worth of amazing food this week. 



I am very happy to say we had a fantastic time and we made some new friends that we'll definitely see again. Thank you for everything.

We'll see you again soon.

The Harrisons

Incredible Humans

RJ and Leslie

You both have made this trip unforgettable. The kindness and generosity you have shown and the knowledge you have shared has been wonderful. You both opened a door for our families to reconnect and get to know each other and I hope James and I can keep it open and invite you into our world soon. 



You both are incredible humans and seeing you both enjoy what you do together was so special to watch on this trip. it really was fun to see as a "Newly Married Couple"

Thank you for everything!

Amazing Week Aboard

What an amazing week aboard BelieveN! Our family can't thank you enough for the great experiences, hospitality, Michelin Star food, specialty cocktails and island history.



We were cautious about what "living on a boat" would be like. You have easily converted us! Our girls really enjoyed the local beaches, sights and of course all the Instagram opportunities.



We appreciated the level of genuine mid-western hospitality and the care of our family.  We've traveled a lot as a family and this trip and your approach to it all has made this a top experience for us an done we truly want to do again. Whether it's the Virgin Islands, Greece or some other outpost we look forward to reconnecting soon. Wishing you all a great and safe sailing season.



JJ, Emery, Sophie and Tom

One Of The Best Adventures

Thank you to captain RJ and Admiral Leslie :) for making this trip the best it could be.... we totally disconnected!

From the beautiful beaches, to the tours around town, to snorkeling....and the AMAZING meals..it was one of our best adventures. Safe travels to your future destinations and hope to see you both again in the future!

A Million Thank You's!!

Most amazing vacation ever (Evah if you are from Boston). 

So many firsts for us - eat and sleep on a boat and spending happy hour floating endlessly in the sea. perfect combo of activities (Bubbly pool, snorkeling, sugar cane history, a few drinks ashore and the Piece-De-Resistance: Sandy Spit) balanced by chill time.



Service was amazing at all times and beyond all expectation and the food OMG, the FOOD! Healthy, tasty, lots of TLC in every bite.

Leslie nailed it with wonderful flavor profiles, local seafood and fresh fruit. The cocktail captain mixed a mean mango margarita with fresh mango a la Leslie. 

Trip of a Lifetime!

A million thank you's!

No words!!

No words to describe how wonderful our VI/BVI week has been! We could stay forever. Every single detail was planned and executed beautifully. Leslie's cooking has changed our lives - hopefully for good! RJ's steady hand at the controls gave us complete confidence and ability to truly relax.  Their willingness to go ashore and take us to all the "cool" spots made it all that much more fun!

We are already planning our return!!

Sending love and safe travels.

Greatness!

Very sorry to take up a second page of your guest book but the experience requires it. From the first step on the boat, I knew it would be a great trip. On day 7 as we prepare to leave the boat, I now know I underestimated the GREATNESS! Other than our bedroom :) , the boat was spotless the entire trip . Obviously, the condition of our bedroom was caused by us. 



RJ's emphasis on safety, his stories of the sea, sharing of knowledge on how everything on the boat works will be remembered forever. 



From the table decorations to each and every quality meal, Leslie hit a grand slam with every meal. I would not be able to come up with one suggestion to make the trip better. The laughter, conversation and experiences and good natured fun will be remembered forever as long as I take my memory pills!

Thanks to RJ and Leslie.

Thank You From The Bottom Of Our Hearts

Sharing your amazing lifestyle with the 4 of us this past week has been not only amazing - but has created memories of a lifetime. 



Your knowledge and professionalism of the boating world and your slice of paradise were so amazing to experience.

And the meals..... My Goodness! The Meals! Dining at the very finest.



Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts.

20th Anniversary Trip

What an absolutely incredible week on BelieveN! R.J. and Leslie made our 20th anniversary celebration so special and memorable. They are down-to-earth, midwestern polite, and just plain fun! It took no time at all to feel safe and comfortable with them. The food was spectacular, and service was excellent. Our cocktail captain made delicious painkillers and rum punch, and we’re still dreaming about Chef Leslie’s eggroll in a bowl, huevos rancheros, and lobster scampi! We really enjoyed snorkeling in a new spot right from the boat each day. We saw beautiful coral, a variety of fish, and even an octopus! Our favorite excursions off the boat included playing (and winning!) bingo at the Windmill Bar on St John, exploring the beautiful Baths on Virgin Gorda, and jumping from Willy T’s! This was by far our favorite vacation we’ve ever taken!

Highly Recommend

We recently chartered BelieveN with our family of four (2 adults, 2 children in grade school) and cannot say enough good things about Leslie and RJ!  From the moment we arrived, they made us feel at home and treated us like family.  They had been very attentive during our prior conversations/emails and created an amazing itinerary and menu.  



We experienced beautiful sunsets, gourmet meals, snorkeling excursions, guided hikes, serene beach days and more.  We honestly do not have any negative feedback and would highly recommend BelieveN to anyone looking to have an unforgettable experience in the Virgin Islands!

By Far Our Favorite Trip Ever

Thank you guys for an absolutely incredible trip! You made our 20th Anniversary celebration so special and memorable. 

The food was spectacular, and we both really enjoyed snorkeling each day. This was by far our favorite trip we've ever taken. We can't wait to talk our friends and family into coming back with us.... or maybe just us :)

We're looking forward to jumping off Willy T's again and having your perfected Lime in Da Coconut cheescake.

Until next time!

Outstanding

My wife and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary with RJ and Leslie on S/V BelieveN.  The boat is beautiful, food was outstanding and overall experience was everything we could have asked for!