SCUBA DOO

Past Reviews Jason and Sydney

We just returned from an incredible week aboard Breathe with Captain Jason and Sydney in the BVI, and I felt it was important to share just how exceptional these two are. We’ve been on many cruises with different crew, but Jason and Sydney stand far above the rest; they are simply second to none.

Their professionalism, maturity, and attention to every detail were unmatched. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure everyone on board had an amazing time. Even with some unpredictable weather, they navigated perfectly and found the ideal balance between adventure, comfort, and relaxation. Every stop was incredible, and every day felt effortless under their care.

Jason and Sydney represent the very best of what the industry offers, and they made this our most enjoyable charter yet. We’re already booked to return to the BVI and assume they will be our crew again. 



Thanks,



Christian 





Jason & Sydney

Wow. I am so very grateful that we met. Thankful for your hospitality and to the chance to learn from you. Thank you for all you both did for us all. It was an honour to be part of the journey. Sydney, I will take with me your stories from south Africa, dogs and beer bread! Jason, I will take with me your ability to show me the freedom behind sailing and the power behind a pitcher of frozen cocktails. 

With love and gratitude 

Nicole 





Jason & Sydney 

You’re marvelous!

It took 10 of these sails to find a captain and 1st mate that were as great as you two! You guys smashed expectations and I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had a better holiday. Thank you both so much for a wonderful week in the BVIs. 

Best 

Kairen 



Jason & Sydney 

Thank you both for an amazing week! I have waited 9 years to get back to the BVIs and it did NOT disappoint. Every meal was exceptional and everyday was perfect. I meant it when I said you guys have been my favourite Captain and 1st Mate! Thank you again for everything, and I hope I get to sail with you guys in the future again! 

Wishing you both all the best! 

Jenny 



Jason & Sydney

You have our gratitude, and appreciation for all you did for us this week. You two are truly the best at what you do. Until we meet again. 

Smooth seas and following winds! 

Chrissy and Jeff 



Dear Jason and Sydney 

You both have been amazing this week! Ive enjoyed your company, your friendship, my sailing lessons, and many great conversations and wonderful meals! I wish you both the very best and hope we can cross paths again in the near future!

Thank you for everything. 



Jason & Sydney

Thank you for an amazing week. Sydney the food was delicious and SO beautifully prepared. Jason you are just fantastic, wonderful navigation and excellent cocktails! 

I so appreciate you two 

May 2026 BVI Charter

There are vacations… and then there are experiences that completely change you as a person. What we experienced with Hazel and Yaya was not simply a charter, a getaway, or even a luxury trip. It was one of the most meaningful and unforgettable experiences of our lives, and I truly believe a piece of our hearts will always remain on that boat with them.



From the moment we stepped onboard, Hazel had this incredible presence about him. Calm, confident, genuine, thoughtful—someone who instantly makes you feel safe, taken care of, and completely at ease. What amazed us most about Hazel was how effortlessly he made every single day feel perfectly tailored to us. He somehow knew exactly when we wanted adventure, when we wanted to relax, when we wanted to explore, when we wanted quiet moments together, and when we wanted to laugh until our stomachs hurt. Exploring the islands with Hazel leading the way felt like seeing the world through the eyes of someone who truly loves what he does. Every route, every stop, every experience felt intentional. He didn’t just captain a yacht—Hazel created memories that will stay with us forever.



And then there is Yaya...



I genuinely don’t know if words can do Yaya justice.



I can say, without a single ounce of exaggeration, that Yaya prepared the best food I have ever had in my entire life. Not “best food on a boat.” Not “best vacation food.” The best food... period. Breakfast, lunch, dinner—every single meal somehow topped the last. We would finish a meal and think, there’s no way it gets better than this... and then somehow Yaya would do it again.



But what made Yaya so special wasn’t just her talent in the kitchen—it was the love behind everything she created. You could feel it in every bite. Every plate felt thoughtful, personal, beautiful, and unforgettable. She completely changed how I think about food. She reminded me that food is not just something you eat—it’s something that brings people together, creates emotion, and tells a story. And Yaya told one of the most beautiful stories I’ve ever experienced.



The yacht itself was absolutely incredible. There were five of us—my mother, my mother-in-law, my husband, my best friend, and myself—and somehow it felt like we had endless space. Everyone had room to relax, recharge, connect, and have their own moments while still sharing this unbelievable experience together.



But if I’m being honest... the yacht, the islands, the views, the luxury—all of that was only part of what made this so extraordinary.



The real magic was Hazel and Yaya.



Somewhere during this trip, they stopped feeling like crew and started feeling like family. Saying goodbye to Hazel and Yaya at the end was genuinely emotional. There were tears. There were hugs. And there was this overwhelming feeling that something incredibly special had just happened to all of us.



There is truly no dollar amount in this world that can buy the kind of memories, connection, growth, and perspective that Hazel and Yaya gave our family. This wasn’t just a vacation. This was life changing.



This trip changed how I see the world. It changed how I value time with the people I love. It changed how I think about food, adventure, and being present in the moment.



And the hardest part of all... was leaving Hazel and Yaya.



We are all heartbroken that it’s over, but one thing is certain...



We will be back for Hazel and Yaya. And until then, we’ll be talking about this experience for the rest of our lives.

March 2026 BVI Charter

Yah Yah & Hazel



We all had such an amazing time! The cooking meals were a “10!!”. We hope to have another adventure with you both in the future. Thank you, thank you.



Marleigh



Yah Yah & Hazel,





Thank you so much for everything. Your attention to detail elevated the trip from ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY!!! We really could not have hoped for a better team to guide us on this journey.



We hope this is just the beginning of many trips together and hope to see you very soon. We miss you already!!!



Jackie and Max

March 2026 BVI Charter

Hazel & Yah Yah,



Bucket list trip! Thank you for making it truly incredible in every way!



Amazing food, awesome company and beautiful views. Hope to see you both in 2028!



Ben & Justin



Hazel & Yah Yah,



This was truly a trip of a lifetime. You both made this week amazing! We hope we will have an opportunity to see you again!



Love,

Kerri & Greg

(Jebediah)



Hazel & Yah Yah,



You are the best! So appreciate all your hospitality and fantastic cooking. This was such a special vacation for us – way too short. Hope to see you again soon!



Don & Brenda

February 2026 BVI Charter

Yah Yah & Hazel,



Thank you for making this trip incredible! Trip of a lifetime. Thanks to you. Incredible food, amazing drinks, and getting us to see every sight worth seeing in BVI!



You two are something special and have an amazing future ahead of you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

-Nikki & John



Yah Yah & Hazel,



What an incredible week on Scuba Doo! We cannot thank you both enough for the hospitality and the fun. From the delicious food to amazing cocktails (frozen spiked lemonade!) to everything in between.



We will miss you but expect to be back very soon 

-Becker and Allie

NYE 2025 BVI Charter

Dear Hazel & Yah Yah,



Thank you so much for the most amazing week in the BVI’s. Our family had the BEST time! We would love to host you if you ever come to New Orleans!





The food was amazing!! We can’t wait to buy your cookbook — we will still lick the plates. Thank you so much for carefully curating our itinerary and getting us to all the best spots!!





Being on ScubaDoo was the perfect way to usher in the New Year. I can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for us if this is how it starts.







Hazel was so patient with us while scuba diving and so kind to pull everyone in on the dinghy.





We so appreciate your amazing hospitality and all your kindness





Lots of love,



Julie, Lance, Jake, Caitlin & Charlotte 



You guys made this ship feel like home, and I couldn’t have imagined a better crew!! Y’all are the best bartenders, DJs, divemasters, guides, and multitaskers.



 Caitlin



This trip was truly unforgettable thanks to you guys — you’re truly so kind and multi-talented! I hope we get together again someday.



— Luke





Thank you so much for your incredible kindness, talent, and dedication. It made this week truly unforgettable. I couldn’t have asked for a better crew. Thank you for providing such an unforgettable experience for my family.



— Lance

December 2025 BVI Charter

Yah Yah, 

Huge thanks for an unforgettable week on ScubaDoo! We’re still drooling about the insanely creative and delicious dishes, as well as those next-level tablescapes (seriously Hazel, how did you do it?!).





The food wasn’t just meals — it was part of the adventure. Extra thanks for listening to all of Dad’s stories to keep him entertained… and all of us fat and happy!!





To Hazel, we greatly appreciate your determination for finding us the perfect spots, best adventures, coolest bartender, dinghy tubing, and wakeboarding master. You are a great captain and we appreciate you allowing the guys to help and keeping Danzi entertained.





AND let’s not forget the amazing tablescapes… honestly overachieving in the best way possible!



The Goessweins

November 2025 BVI Charter

Hazel & Yah Yah,





Words cannot describe what an amazing trip this was on the ScubaDoo with the both of you. Every day was special because of you. We will always cherish Anegada.





Thank you for joining our family and putting such love and thoughtfulness into every meal, drink, place setting, love — and most of all that natural loving energy that comes from you both.





We know we are an “interesting bunch”. Thanks for accepting that and going with it. Especially Michael — he will miss the bed ferries, food, sails, beautiful views.





But when we talk about this trip, meeting the two of you will be the number one hardest thing to walk away from.







We will be back and already planning on the next ScubaDoo adventure. Hopefully we see y’all before then.







So much love



Lauren, Kim, Jennifer, Will, Sabrina & Michael





P.S. Hazel’s neutral current really is incredible!

June BVI Charter

Hazel and YaYa were fantastic. Hazel's skippering ability, combined with the boats equipment, let us do more things than I have done previously. He also accompanied us on land tours (the Baths) and gave us a personal tour. YaYa is a great chef/host. Her cooking is amazing – the best I've ever had on a charter like this. Her passion and talent for cooking really came through. Hazel and YaYa were equally good making drinks. They have a lot of energy and really interacted with my family. We had a lot of fun with them!

-The Scocos Family

May 2025 BVI Charter

Yah Yah & Hazel,



This trip didn’t disappoint! You two were a delight. Hazel, the care you took of us was beyond – you vanished my dive anxiety by your calm and peacefulness.



Yah Yah, the food was 5-star. Your catering is to feed people! Your love of food shines through.



Please look us up when you’re in Los Angeles – we would love to see you.



Thanks again!



– Bill & Kathy 



I don’t have the words to express how wonderful and amazing this trip was. You both go above and beyond all!



Hazel, thanks for ‘babysitting’ me on our dives – I would have missed out on so much.



Yah Yah, the food was incredible – over-the-top wonderful!



The bartender did a spectacular job as well!



We thank you for a personal experience. And… we hope to see you again soon!



– Paul & Mary

April 2025 BVI Charter

Dear Yah Yah & Hazel,



We want to thank you both so much for all of your hard work. Your combined experience, thoughtfulness, and dedication ensured we had an incredible vacation.



From the exceptional food and drinks you prepared, the stunning snorkel excursions, and beautiful beach walks – everything allowed us to have an incredible vacation that surpassed all expectations.



Thank you, so much!



Love, your Toronto friends.



– Lisa & Barry

April 2025 BVI Charter

Hazel & Yah Yah,



Thank you so much for everything you did for our family. I could never have imagined the care you took of all of us.



All the food was amazing, the drinks were wonderful, the views you brought us to were unbeatable!



We will always remember this trip and the two of you.



We hope to see you again next year.



– Emily & Joe 

March 2025 BVI Charter

Yah Yah & Hazel,



What an amazing experience! The food was outstanding. This is just what I needed to de-stress.



You both were so wonderful – easygoing, and we felt so safe.



When we are back in flat Kansas, we will think back to this trip and smile.



Thank you!



– Gretchen & Terry



P.S. So excited to order my new coffee maker!!!

March 2025 BVI Charter

Libby & Tim



We had a wonderful, relaxing week. Hazel and Yah Yah went out of their way to make it the trip we hoped for. Lots of sailing, perfect spots for snorkeling, swimming, and paddleboarding.



Yah Yah produced beautiful and delicious meals.



Very sad that the week is over.



Wish you the best in all your adventures!



– Libby & Tim

February 2025 BVI Charter

You made this trip above and beyond amazing! We can not thank you enough for taking care of our every need and allowing us to truly relax. We hope to sail with you again in the near future and wish you a beautiful rest of your season.



-Matt and Heather

February 2025 BVI Charter

It was by far one of our best trips ever! You guys were so fun and did an amazing job of taking care of us. The food was so good! The drinks too! It was so relaxing, and you did a great job of showing us the best places! I can’t wait to do it again. We would love to take you out on our 25 foot Malibou boat back home. If you are ever in Minnesota, call us.

-Heather and Travis 

February 2025 BVI Charter

Thank you so much for an amazing first yacht experience! We had an absolute Best time and you both made our trip incredible! Every detail and expectation was beyond amazing!  We will be back!



Thank you for everything



Scooter & Theresa

January 2025 BVI Charter

Absolutely incredible experience aboard Scuba Doo, the Lagoon 50 catamaran in the British Virgin Islands! From the moment we stepped on board, Hazel and Ya Ya made us feel like we were on top of the world. Their hospitality was unmatched, and they truly went above and beyond to make sure our trip was perfect. Ya Ya’s cooking was out of this world – every meal was a culinary masterpiece, and I was blown away by the variety and freshness of the dishes.



The activities were incredible as well! Scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters was an absolute highlight – I got to explore vibrant coral reefs and swim alongside octopus, sea turtles and exotic fish. Snorkeling was equally amazing, with abundant marine life just waiting to be discovered. For the more adventurous, wakeboarding in the calm, turquoise lagoons was so much fun – and the crew made sure everyone was safe and had a blast. I got up on my first try after Hazel’s great lesson.



The whole trip was a dream come true. If you’re looking for an unforgettable vacation in paradise with a crew that feels like family, I can’t recommend this experience enough. It’s 5 stars all the way!

January 2025 BVI Charter

I just spent an amazing week aboard Scuba Doo 50 in the BVI! We did a lot of fabulous diving, snorkeling, excursions, wakeboarding and other water activities but what really made the experience special was the hospitality and the food by the crew. Somehow, in between preparing restaurant quality meals, snacks and excellent drinks with love and care, leading water excursions, cleaning up after us and keeping the boat and all the water toys well maintained, the crew, Chef Yah Yah and Captain Hazel, also managed to make us feel like family. The environment they created, their ability to always make sure we were comfortable and having the best time and the knowledge they have of the BVI, marine life and the boat absolutely enhanced the whole experience!



I highly recommend a trip on Scuba Doo 50!!

Jan 2025 BVI Charter

We have been to the BVI twice prior and chartered a similar boat. Our experience on Scuba Doo was first class and exceeded our expectations. The crew, Ya Ya and Hazel were phenomenal. They went out of their way every day to accommodate our requests and make an amazing experience for our kids. From tubing, diving, E-foiling, snorkeling and beach excursions every day was unique and memorable. Scuba Doo is very spacious and well laid out. We spent most of our down time relaxing up front or up top. The boat has everything you need and high end appointments. The Wifi worked excellent the entire trip and was easy to check work emails if needed. The food and attention to detail was fabulous. Hands down the best cuisine we have experienced on a BVI charter. Our kids who can be picky loved every meal and wished their mother could cook like Ya Ya. We were sad to leave but will always remember this trip and look forward to returning on a boat crewed by Hazel and Ya Ya.



- The Florie Family  

January 2025 BVI Charter

Talk about living the dream! A few weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of spending a week aboard Scuba Doo 50. Since I had never chartered a boat before, I had no idea what to expect. But let me tell you – this experience exceeded every expectation! The crew, Yah Yah and Hazel, made the week beyond special. They were warm, welcoming, accommodating, and incredibly service-oriented. Yah Yah’s cooking? Absolute perfection! Every meal was delicious and tailored to our tastes. Hazel’s captain skills? Smooth sailing! He handled everything with confidence and ease, making us feel completely at home. The yacht itself? Stunning, spotless, and packed with every luxury imaginable. You won’t find a better crew or a more incredible experience. All I can say is, don’t just dream about it, go do it!

December 2024 BVI Charter

A very special experience for a multitude of different reasons. The freedom to explore all of the BVIs, making it feel like an inclusive experience complete with your own Michelin star worthy chef YahYah. This trip would have been wildly different without them leading the way. 



Truly- a once in a lifetime experience that is totally worth it. 



Very, very sad for this trip to come to a close.

NYE 2024 BVI Charter

We have been to the BVI twice prior and chartered a similar boat.  Our experience on Scuba Doo was first class and exceeded our expectations.  The crew, Yah Yah and Hazel were phenomenal.  They went out of their way everyday to accommodate our requests and make an amazing experience for our kids.  From tubing, diving, snorkeling, and beach excursions every day was unique and memorable.  

Scuba Doo is very spacious and well laid out.  We spent most of our down time relaxing up front or up top.  The boat has everythign you need and high end appointments. The wifi worked well the entire trip and was easy to check work emails if needed. 

The food and attention to detail was fabulous. Hands down the best cuisine we have experienced on a BVI charter.  Our kids, who can be picky, loved every meal and wished their mother could cook like Yah Yah.  We were sad to leave but will always remember this trip and look forward to returning on a boat crewed by Hazel and Yah Yah.

November 2024 BVI Charter

I just spent a week with Yah Yah and Hazel aboard Scuba Doo



I have to say they make work look like fun and made our charter feel like we are their friends .



Each meal was delicious and presented like being in a fancy fancy restaurant. 



I have more pictures of my meals than I should but needed to have them.



I recommend highly trying to get this experience you won’t regret it.

-Karen 



I just chartered Yacht Scuba Doo 50. Had an amazing week with food out of this world . The Captain and Chef Ya Ya are very attentive of all our needs and made our sail the best . Highly recommend the experience.

-Paul

May 2024 BVI Charter

Kris and Aneta, 

We just wanted to tell you both Thank you for taking such excellent care of our family this week!  We all accomplished getting Ellen in the water for 6 dives!  The captains cocktail hour was fantastic-especially the Manhattans!  All your suggestions were spot on.  The Baths on Virgin Gorda were particularly a treat.  Wreck of the Rhone and seeing Gillian with the baby turtle at Soggy Dollar and the shart at Whistling Cay were my highlights!  Best of luck with your next adventures!

-The Burnhams



Dear Kris and Aneta

Thanks so much for all the adventures and food for the trip!  So delightful and relaxing.  I am in awe of your teamwork and organization which makes things run so smoothly.  All of the food was such a gourmet treat for me-love all the seafood!! Scallops-yum!  Thanks for all the great views, sunsets, moonrises, etc.Paddleboarding @ sunset-awesome!  Best to you on your own adventures.  We appreciate you!

Fondly, 

The Burnhams