AQUANIMITY

Truly One For The Books

We had an absolutely unforgettable week chartering in the BVI on Aquanimity, and so much of that was thanks to Captain Giacomo and Chef Nicole.



Jack planned the perfect island-hopping itinerary—every day felt like a new adventure. From swimming with sea turtles to exploring caves, snorkeling beautiful reefs, paddle boarding, to exploring The Baths by ourselves and even dinghy surfing, he made sure there was something exciting for everyone. What really stood out was how he found stunning, quiet anchorages each night, away from the crowds—each spot somehow more beautiful than the last. He also took the time to teach our family about sailing, and showed our younger son how to fish and snorkel.



Nicole kept us incredibly well fed all week with truly outstanding meals. From homemade lasagna to an incredible sushi night (complete with fresh rolls made right on the boat), to homemade bread and cake—every meal felt special. I’m still dreaming about the French toast and lava cake! The variety, quality, and care she put into every dish were beyond anything we expected.



Beyond their skills, Jack and Nicky are simply wonderful people to spend time with. Traveling with two tween/teen boys isn’t always easy, but they were endlessly patient, kind, and fun. Jack spent hours pulling the boys on paddle boards with the dinghy, and the sound of their laughter and excitement is something I’ll never forget.



This trip was truly one for the books, and we are so grateful to Giacomo and Nicole for creating such a magical experience. We would sail with them again in a heartbeat.

Everything We Wished For!!

We recently had the pleasure of chartering Aquanimity with two of our dear friends—and it was our second time aboard, which says everything in itself.



Captain Giacomo “Jack” and Chef Nicole “Nicky” were the perfect team. Jack was consistently professional, gracious, and warm, always greeting us with a smile. His calm confidence and knowledge of the islands made us feel completely at ease.



Nicky was equally exceptional. Not only were her meals delicious, but she also generously shared recipes with us—her crème brûlée and homemade bread was truly unforgettable.



Our itinerary was nothing short of magical. We were picked up at Trellis Bay and explored some of the most beautiful spots in the British Virgin Islands, including Norman Island, The Baths, The Indians, and Brewers Bay. Sailing to Anegada was a highlight—open air, stunning scenery, and that feeling of complete freedom on the water.



Each day was filled with snorkeling, breathtaking sunsets, wonderful food, and meaningful conversation—all set against the backdrop of the most beautiful turquoise water.



This trip was everything we hoped for and more. We will absolutely be back.

Planning Our Next Trip Already!

We set sail on The Aquanimity for a 7 day trip! Party of 4! Giak & Nicole exceeded our expectations. Captain Giak, well versed in the BVI. He knew all the places to go. From a quite cove, amazing restaurants, cocktail mixer, party beach or just a wonderful day sitting on the boat “yacht watching”. Ask him to make you an espresso martini 😃 



Nicky was a fantastic chef & always took care of us with any requests. Top notch! 



The boat was clean with nice pillows, lots of fun water floats and many places to sit on the boat to just relax. This was our first trip to the BVI & are already planning our next trip!

Dianne B

You Went Above And Beyond

Capt. Giack and Chef Nicky,



Thank you for taking us to those secret secluded places away from crowds. You struck a perfect balance keeping us moving and staying relaxed. You both went above and beyond to make this trip unforgettable. Nicky the meals were fabulous and your ability to handle special requests was greatly appreciated.



You have spoiled us for all future vacations.



Keith + Teresa H

Experience Of A Lifetime

Capt Giack and Nicky,



Thank you so much for the great time and great food. We had an experience of a lifetime and thank you for that. Thanks for taking us to all the great places around BVI. We had a great time and truly appreciate both of the ability to support special requests.



Thanks

Gina and Brian H.

Best Hosts Ever!

Fantastic trip! 

Very relaxing, full of great sites, wonderful sailing, beautiful beaches and excellent food. Giacomo and Nikki were the best hosts ever!

Top Notch

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One of the best experiences I have ever had the crew was top notch and will most definitely do it again. Amazing cuisine and presentation was out of this world. Thank you Captain Jack and chef Nicky.

Joseph C.

Wonderful Experience

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wonderful experience! 

Fun young Captain and Chef/First Mate mate. 

Excellent seamanship and wonderful cooking. Thanks for such a great time!

Morgan F.

All-Star Crew

This is a bucket list trip with an all star crew on Aquanimity. 



I can not say enough about Cpt. Giack (Jack) and chef Nicole. 

Words will absolutely not give this week long charter credit. 

This experience exceeded my wife and I’s expectations, but totally blew our toughest critics minds, 2 teenage daughters. 

From secluded beaches, insane day and night snorkeling, beach bars and parties, and finally meal after meal! 

I hope these pics do this experience justice. 



Thank you Cap and can’t wait to see my new friends soon!

Ted H.

Leaving With a Full Heart And Unforgettable Memories

This charter in the BVIs for our girls trip was truly the vacation of a lifetime, and we owe it all to Jack and Nicky. From the very first day, they made sure every single moment was perfect and unforgettable. Jack is an absolute expert sailor — we felt completely safe the entire trip, and his knowledge of the BVIs is unmatched. He took us to the most incredible spots: swimming with sea turtles, snorkeling in crystal-clear water, and visiting some of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen. Every day felt like something out of a dream.



And then there’s Nicky — her talent is unreal. The food alone would be reason enough to book this charter. Every time she brought a plate out, we were genuinely amazed. It wasn’t just good; it was some of the best food we have ever eaten in our lives. There was so much food, and not a single crumb was left by any of us. Her creativity, generosity, and passion shine through in every meal, and it added so much joy and comfort to our experience.



Jack and Nicky didn’t just give us a vacation — they gave us memories we will talk about for the rest of our lives. On our last day, none of us wanted to leave, which says everything. If you are considering a charter in the BVIs, stop searching and book with them. You will leave with a full heart, unforgettable memories, and the overwhelming feeling that you just experienced something truly special.



Lauren A.

They Took Care Of Every Need

I can’t recommend Giack and Nicole highly enough. We were very excited when we found out they were Italian because we love Italian food, and Nicole blew us away with the meals she cooked. She even made a birthday cake for our son. 



Giack did a great job as captain. He knew the best spots and how to time things perfectly. For instance, getting us to the Baths so we were basically the only ones there, arriving to a spot on Anegada where we had the whole beach bar, beach, and reef to snorkel on all to ourselves, etc. 



They were very attentive to our every need and made our family of six very comfortable on the boat. We all feel like this was a trip of a lifetime. They clearly tried to take care of our every need and request.



Brian M

Better-than-we-imagined!

Captain Giacomo and Chef Nicky were amazing! 

They provided our group a better-than-we-imagined trip of a lifetime! 

The views, the food, everything was top notch. They thought of every detail. We're already planing our next trip and will request them to guide our next adventure!

An Awesome Trip!

We had an awesome trip, great food, sailing, snorkeling, and shore adventures. Giack and Nicky were great with the kids, taught them a lot about sailing and life on the water.



Our 7 days snorkeling in the BVI were full of beautiful fish, underwater landscapes, caves, sharks, and even a spotted ray and barracuda.



Would highly recommend a trip on the Aquinimity this season.



Lee. M

Ask For Captain Jack (Giacomo)

Giacomo (jack) was the best captain. He was incredibly professional, patient, and accommodating with a pasty party of 7 from the Midwest USA. Jack struck a perfect balance of deferring to our plans, and when we didn’t have many plans, recommending things to do and see in the BVI’s that turned out to be really fun, including hikes and niche snorkel spots. He has an uncanny knack for where to find any particular species of marine life.

If you’re looking for the trip of a lifetime in the Virgin islands, make sure and book and…..make sure you ask for Giacomo to be your captain

Relax On The Water

We recently went on a five-day family trip with Captain Giacomo (Captain Jack). We did a similar trip many years ago and the family has always wanted to go back.

We were not disappointed. Booking and preparation was easy. The boat was outfitted as expected including paddle boards, kayaks and other toys. Jack was a great fit for our group. He handled the boat well and was there whenever we needed him to answer questions and provide dinghy transportation to snorkeling spots and shore trips. We had specific locations and activities planned and Jack was able to facilitate all of our requests. However, when we didn’t have a plan for the day or when our plans could be improved, Jack provided numerous options and recommendations to enhance our experience. That is not an easy task with our group.

All of his suggestions were perfect and made our days more enjoyable. If you want to enjoy a relaxing, easy trip in the Caribbean, we highly recommend Captain Jack.

Trip of A Lifetime!

We chartered our yacht with friends and family for 5 days and had the best time. This is truly the trip of a lifetime and there is nothing like it.

Captain Giacomo (Captain Jack) was such an incredible captain and fit for our group. He was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating. He did a great job at hitting all of the spots that we wanted to see as well as recommending slight changes to our plans for smoother logistics or more beautiful views. He had our mooring balls reserved every morning at 7am on the dot and was well prepared the entire trip. He became a great friend to us all and we look forward to calling him when we are ready to charter again!

Meals Were Beautifully Prepared

We weren’t expecting the food to be this good on a boat! Chef Nicole not only served up gourmet meals three times a day, but also remembered all our preferences, even making custom dishes for the kids. Every meal was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Her passion and creativity are amazing. 

Everyone Needs To Experience The BVI's

We ladies (mothers and daughters) and friends had a wonderful experience on our seven-day charter through the BVI’s. It more that met our expectations! Captain Giacomo was super-friendly, easy to get along with and had great suggestions for places to visit and explore and for restaurants to go to. He was very attentive to our requests, was very professional, and we all enjoyed his company and the whole trip overall. We would definitely recommend this excursion to all – thank you so much.

It Was Fantastic

The minute we left the dock, it was fantastic, especially because of our captain, Captain Giacomo. He was simply the best. Giacomo took care of us from the minute we stepped on the boat. Instantly you could tell that he was there to make sure we had the best experience possible for our voyage. He was extremely thorough in helping us put together an itinerary to make sure we could maximize the time we had on the boat. Giacomo was very attentive to our request and made sure that all guests on the charter were comfortable. I could not be more happy with Giacomo and would recommend that anyone going on a charter to do whatever they can to have him as their captain!

Each Day Brought Something new

Chef Nicole made our sailing vacation extra special. Each day brought something new—tropical fruit platters for breakfast, refreshing salads with grilled lobster for lunch, and Caribbean-inspired dinners. Her attention to detail and warm personality made us feel completely pampered. 

A Vacation Dreams Are Made Of!

We had the most amazing vacation on Aquanimity!!! 

Gino and Nikita are first class hosts!!! The food, the service, and the hospitality are beyond what I could have expected! This was a vacation dreams are made of!! We will definitely be back!! I highly recommend this crew!

Tullie R.

Book Aquanimity With Nikita and Gino!!

Stop right now and book Aquanimity with chef Nikita and captain Gino.

Fabulous food, beautiful boat and the crew took care of every need we had. 

We had a family of 6- they did themed nights, found great coves for snorkeling, we did a lot of fishing and even finished the charter with crew given awards. 

5 ⭐️ experience!

Kim H

Nothing Short Of Spectacular

My experience with Gino and Nikita was nothing short of spectacular. From the beginning of our charter they were both incredibly kind and hospitable. Nikita’s food was absolutely amazing, and she consistently surprised us with her amazing creativity in the kitchen, we had amazing dishes all throughout the week.



Gino made the experience so amazing with his fantastic attitude and optimism. He made such a great effort to make our experience first class and one of a kind, taking us to the most beautiful islands, coves, and beaches during our trip.



I’m leaving this trip gaining so many amazing memories and two new friends! Thank you so much Gino and Nikita! We love you guys!

Nicolas C

Highly Skilled And An Absolute Joy to Be With

If you choose to charter, you need to make it onto Nikita and Gino’s charter!!! 

They are highly skilled in cooking and captaining and take care of their guests with pleasure and a positive attitude! Nikita went to great lengths all week to make sure our whole group was happy with our complex dietary restrictions and Gino did the same to make sure we were comfortable with the route. His sailing skills made us all feel at ease navigating us through the islands and taking us to all the beautiful spots! They are both an absolute joy to spend a week with! Thank you Nikita for the incredible FROM SCRATCH birthday cake for my mom!!!



Marissa C.

Kind Generous, Polite and Talented!!

Amazing week sailing the BVI with Nikita and Gino! They are a very gifted and knowledgable team who made our family’s wonderful experience sailing one we will never forget. A crew that is Kind, generous, polite, talented, and so fun to be with - could not get any better! Beautiful week together! Thank you! thank you! Xo



Lisa C.