Below is a list of dishes that Elise loves to cook— inspired by the food we ate growing up, the places she visited, and the products of successful kitchen experiments. The result is an eclectic and nutritious menu featuring international inspiration from South Asia, Central America, the Mediterranean, and North Africa.

Patatas Bravas
With lemon garlic aioli and choriz- Crispy potatoes in a tangy tomato-based sauce with lemon garlic aioli, scrambled eggs, and chorizo sausage.
Served with homemade sourdough bread.

Mushroom Omelet
With crimini and portobello mushrooms cooked in red wine, three cheese blend, topped with rosemary and served with home fries and Gouda grits.

Eggs Benedict
With Homemade Hollandaise, homemade English muffin, crispy woven bacon squares.

Huevos Rancheros,
Eggs served atop freshly made corn tortillas topped with black beans, chorizo, sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and avocado.
Served with chipotle salsa & sour cream

Gallo Pinto
A traditional Costa Rican breakfast dish— black beans and rice served with cheesy scrambled eggs and fried plantains, avocado, and homemade corn tortillas

Quiche
With onions, leeks, mushroons, smoked ham, and swiss cheese

Egg Strata
Toasted bread pieces soaked in egg and baked with cheese, mushrooms, and sausage

Homemade Bagels & Smoked Salmon
Freshly baked everything bagels served with cream cheese, smoked salmon, onions, egg, capers, fresh dill and lemon wedges

Crepes
Traditional thin French crepes with served with cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, mascarpone, and fresh berries

Breakfast Pastries
Homemade muffins, pain au chocolat, croissants, and cinnamon rolls

Ahi tuna with Chimichurri Arugula
Seared ahi tuna steak with fresh chimichurri, quinoa, arugula, avocado

Four Cheese and Mushroom Flatbread
Asiago, romano, and Parmesan with portobello, crimini and button mushrooms on a homemade garlic crust finished with arugula, goat cheese and balsamic reduction

Five Spice Chicken Báhn Mì
Chicken sandwich made with homemade french bread and topped with a fried egg. Served with a ginger sesame salad.

Tuna Niçoise salad.
Colorful mixed greens salad with pan seared tuna, hard boiled eggs, green beans, potatoes, and capers with a lemon- garlic vinaigrette

Spicy grilled shrimp tacos
Served on homemade corn tortillas, topped with a cilantro lime slaw and served with Mexican street corn

Yellow Submarine.
Inspired by a sandwich my parents would get in Atlanta, Georgia— Munster, havarti, fresh sprouts served in a whole wheat roll with mustard and homemade “rainbow” mayonnaise.

Mediterranean Pita Bar.
Homemade falafel, chicken kabobs, grilled vegetables, served with homemade tzatziki, lemon tahini sauce, hummus, olives, and homemade pita

Caprese salad.
Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes drizzled with basil oil and a balsamic reduction, topped with Maldon salt and roasted pinenuts.

Indian Sampler.
Homemade garlic naan, fried paneer, and vegetable samosa served with raita, mint chutney, and tamarind chutney.

Homemade hummus platter.
Hummus four ways: creamy Israeli, lemon, Za’atar, roasted red pepper, enjoyed with pita triangles, sweet mini peppers,
cucumbers, and baby carrots.

Indian Sampler.
Homemade garlic naan, fried paneer, and vegetable samosa served with raita, mint chutney, and tamarind chutney

Bruschetta.
Made with homemade Italian bread, drenched in olive oil with fresh tomatoes and diced garlic

Gazpacho.
Served refreshingly chilled with fresh bread

Marinated tuna poke.
Hawaiian style with sticky rice and plum sauce

Ceviche.
Peruvian style raw fish cured in lemon and lime juice, spiced with chili peppers, chopped onions, and cilantro

Stuffed Endive Boats.
With pear and gorgonzola, topped with walnuts and honey

Ginger marinated pork tenderloin
with peanut sesame noodles and served with roasted bok choy and mixed vegetables

Roast Chicken Breast and Butternut fettuccine
Topped with Gorgonzola and toasted walnuts

Roasted Vegetable Hummus bowl
Roasted zucchini and grape tomatoes with tofu seasoned with Za’atar spices, served with freekeh and refreshing cucumber salad, topped with homemade lemon hummus and olives

West African Peanut Soup
Thick nutritious soup made from sweet potatoes and peanuts, topped with tofu, scallions, and crushed peanuts

Black Bean Soup
Protein rich and flavorful, my black bean soup is a version of a recipe that has been in my family for generations

From the Sea

Tarka mahi mahi
Seared mahi mahi topped with tarka made of sauteed mustard seeds, garlic, slivered almonds, and olive oil and served with basmati rice and aloo gobi

Chilean sea bass
With spaghetti squash and scampi butter

Smoked tea red snapper
With tangy mango salsa and butterfly pea flower rice

Grilled lobster and porcini port wine risotto
Butterflied lobster, on top of a decadent porcini mushroom risotto, served with grilled lemon and herbed compound butter

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Crisp sugar on the outside, thick warm dark chocolate lava on the inside. Served still warm from the oven with homemade vanilla ice cream.

White chocolate cheesecake
Drizzled with a blueberry coulee.

Tiramisu
Traditionally prepared and topped with dark chocolate shavings and dark chocolate covered espresso beans.

Pies
Pecan, pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, blueberry, peanut buttter. All with homemade crust and served with homemade ice cream.

Vegan Flourless chocolate cake
This decadent plant-based gluten free chocolate cake earns its rich chocolatey flavor from Dutch cocoa and melted dark chocolate, and its sweetness from dates and coconut oil.
Served with dairy-free vanilla ice cream.

Almond Kringle
Danish American pastry with a rich almond filling and buttery crust, served with fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream.

Sorbets and Sorbettos
Dairy free lemon, raspberry, watermelon, or dark chocolate.

During charter, I prepare all baked goods from scratch.

Sourdough
Homemade souradough cinnamon rolls, sourdough artisan loaf, sourdough bagels.

Yeast
English muffins, artisan no knead loaf, burger buns, crossaints.

Vodka: Tito's

Rum: Cruzan (3-4 Flavors, a Dark, and a Light)

Bourbon: Bulleit

Gin: Bombay Sapphire

Tequila: Milagro

Champagne: La Marca Prosecco

Red/White Wine ($12-$15 bottles typically): Josh, 19 Crimes, Apothic, Matua, Dark Horse, Oyster Bay

Cordials: Grand Marnier, Espresso Vodka, Amaretto. Frangelica

Beers: ST. John Brewer's, Leatherback Brewery, Corona

Dear Captain Max, Sue and Elise-

Words cannot express how grateful our family of six is to have spent the week with you on Ocean Vibes! The three of you are the most kind, fun, energetic and professional team a charter boat could ever have! Thank you for making Brook’s graduation trip so special and one we will always remember! The memories we are taking home with us because of your endless hospitality our priceless. You will forever be a part of the Phelan Family! We can’t wait to do this trip with you again! Until next time our dear friends…

All our love,
The Phelan Family
XOXOXOXO

This truly has been one of the best vacations! So many memories to take home and cherish. Our Captain Max was wonderful to get to know, so knowledgeable of the best places to take us, the vessel (we always felt safe) and he even can grill up a storm! Sue was so sweet and catered to our every need. She made sure we had everything and was such a pleasure to be around. Our chef Elise was not only a delight to be around but prepared the most delicious meals. Her expertise with food is incredible and her attention to detail and love she put into every dish was amazing. Thank you so much for this truly incredible experience that was so great because of the three of you! Until the next time!

Linda

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 5 stars for the best! Thank you Max, Sue and Elise for one of the most memorable experiences! I wish I could clone you all and bring you home with us. It was lovely to get to know each of you on a personal level. Best of luck! Visit us in Tampa anytime 😁

Amanda

Thank you for showing us around your home and all your favorite places. Max, Sue and Elise are a true power team. I wish you all the best and can only hope to cross paths again! PS make sure to partake in Max’s world famous Anegad beach bar Safari tour. You won’t regret it.

-Connor

Five stars. An exceedingly fun journey through the islands. Captain Max have the humor to Match his sailing expertise. She was talented in a multitude of skills that she carries out with class and professionalism. Elise showed us a kaleidoscope of flavors, prepared excellently and presented with enthusiasm.

There is no better company on the seven seas!
-Zachary and Joshua

This trip has been the stuff of dreams. Man, I can’t think that ever had such a fun, interesting, beautiful holiday. And that’s down to the care and attention of Max and Elise. Always there to provide us with top quality food, wine and service, taking us to the best places and hidden treasures, keeping us safe and amused - just simply taking care of our
every need so that we could relax and enjoy ourselves. Which we did. An unforgettable holiday. The best ever.

From the bottom of my heart,
Thank you
Sharon x

Considering my top 10 life experiences, is this has to be very near the top! A family trip like no other! An amazing opportunity to unwind and be taken care of from the moment we boarded to the very end. Max and his incredible crew made our trip absolutely seamless and was packed with adventures from start to finish. We cannot thank them enough for all their hard work,
diligence, care and attention to detail; it’s truly been a once in a lifetime experience that money can’t buy. Loved every single minute.

Thank you so much!
Dean and family xxx

“Pinch me because I might be dreaming” has been a common phrase to this trip. Salty smiles, giggles over warm breeze, turtle spotted, deserted beaches found, dreams made, expectations exceeded over and over with all trimmings and then some. An incredible boat but made possible by the most beautiful, generous people with knowledge,
attention to detail and every intention to deliver the most unforgettable experience.
Forever grateful, full of memories, full belly, full heart.

With love and gratitude,
Alex xxxx

Thank you for the most incredible TRIP of A Lifetime! BVI did not disappoint!
Heaven on earth!

There were 8 of us that chose Ocean Vibes as our magnificent vessel. We utilized every space on the boat and could not have been more pleased!
The Crew! Elise, Max & Sue! They made this adventure absolutely perfect.

The food was off the chart delicious. Every morsel was prepared to perfection by Elise. She takes such pride in her presentation and preparation. Sue kept our rooms neat and fulfilled every request we had. She made us feel at home. Then there was our fearless Captain, Max! He navigated the boat to destinations we could have only imagined. The 3 of them worked so hard, yet, made it seem effortless! Our every need was met and we truly had a perfect vacation- Proper Classic! Well— with the exception of Bill not. Driving the dingy :) I guess we will be forced to return!

We are so blessed to have experienced such perfection! God is Good!

Many Thanks!
Bill & Rhonda
Joseph & Donna

Thanks for the best week!

God Bless,
Chris & Ann Marie

We are looking forward to our next trip with you guys!

Kelly & Anthony

Thank you for an amazing trip. Max, Sue & Elise are rockstars in their fields and make an amazing team. We were lucky to have found y'all. I will always remember this trip fondly.

Thank you for an amazing time! This was truly one of my favorite trips. But it wouldn't be the same without the amazing crew. All of y'all were so fun to be around and the activities and food were wonderful.

- Madison

Thanks to Max, Elise & Sue for making this such an incredible week. Everything was 5 Star, The food, The Boat, The Crew and the wonderful bays. I could not think of a better way to spend time with our dear friends from business school 35 years ago. I look forward to a repeat trip with our family. Thanks for everything - Jon

What a fabulous week to spend with old friends in a lovely part of the world. Our seamless experience was made possible by Max Sue and Elise, Max was constantly working to find the best sailing experience and the best places to anchor; Elise surprised us every day with beautiful, delicious meals that were plated like a Michelin starred restaurant; and Sue was constantly available to provide for our every wish. We look forward to returning to this wonderful part of the world with this world class crew. With our love, Terry & Gail

Thanks so much to John & Gail for inviting us all to gather in the BVI's. Such an amazing week in paradise! Max and Elise & the Liserati! Their attention to detail and attention to our enjoyment made the experience so much more wonderful. The food, cocktails, snorkeling, views, coffee, beaches ... can't capture it all. Fantastic! Such fun to spend a week with long time friends. Thanks again - Heidi.

Thank you to Elise, Max, and Sue for the most amazing adventure vacation! We have been dreaming of this trip for months and it exceeded all of our expectations, from secret snorkeling coves to delicious meals to sunset chats, this trip has been perfect! At the end of this week it feels like the 8 of us are one big family. This is a week we will never forget!

- Molly

What a way to start the new year! Thank you to Sue, Elise, and Max for making this trip unforgettable and for putting up with the Connors (sorry Max for always being late). Sue, I will think about your famous painkillers for years to come. I hope we will see you all soon - come to Boston!! xoxo Mary

Sueee, Max & Elise, thank you so much for such an awesome trip. The Maxtivities, Sue-stories & Elise-eats made this trip the best ever. I hope you all have such a great 2024! Max I wish you the best of luck coaching T-ball in the months to come! Thanks again - Willy :)

SONG FOR OCEAN VIBES

We're late to the dinghy, our scrabbles are shifty, we saw an octopus thrice, almost as good as Elise's bike ride.

Sue, we wish you good luck on your big wedding day, but don't forget how fun scattergories was to play.

Maxtivities a plenty and painkillers too, the Cannons are beyond grateful for this wonderful crew! :) - Mary, Molly, Willy

Ocean Vibes has been an amazing home over the past week. Each day we woke up to the most beautiful sights, delicious breakfast, & a fun refreshing jump (or push) into the water. The most relaxing family vacation we've had. Thank you Max, Sue & Elise for sharing your Christmas traditions with us, & for making our trip so memorable.

Outstanding captain Max

Chef Elise is the best pastry chef. We need her in NYC!

E ran fell in the water

A vocado toast was our favorite

N ecker (little) palms fit in the MoMA

V olleyball at Bitter End

I nfluneer sighting at Soggy Dollar

B eware of late night Tarpon

E xplorea Peter Island & Villa

S ue's mojitos are the best!

Thank you so much for an amazing week letting us the discover the beauty of the Virgin Islands. With super knowledgeable Captain an at the helm and amazingly talented Chef Elise in the galley, so much fun was had above and below water for the little helpers in the kitchen and discovering gorgeous islands. A huge thank you from the Batistas!

What an amazing way to spend my 50th birthday! Dan and Elise made this week a dream come true. This trip was on all of our bucket lists and it is an experience we will never forget. Dan, we loved your stories, the adventures you took us on, the games at night, and even our trips on the tender. You love your job and it shows. Elise, the food was amazing! Every meal was better than the one before. You are so talented and so kind. We can't thank you enough for making this a trip we will never forget. We will be back!

Elise..your culinary skills are unsurpassed and your precious personality is infectious. We will always love you for being wonderful to this crazy group! Dan...BVI BBBB2023 dash with a group of life-long best friends saying yes to a fulfilling life-long dream. And it was an epic success thanks to you. For the perfect combination of fun and responsible professionalism! Needless to say, we will never forget you...and can't wait to see you again next year! Here's to lying, cheating, stealing and drinking. If you're going to lie, lie for a friend...If you're going to steal, steal a heart...if you're going to cheat, cheat death..and if you're going to drink, DRINK TO EXCESS! Thank you!

What an amazing adventure to celebrate some of our 60th birthdays and a wonderful friendship! We will never forget all of the fun we had with Captain Dan and Elise! The food was some of the best we've ever had and so delicious everyday! We truly enjoyed playing “Three” at night, snorkeling, sailing. All the stops at islands like Bitter End, Soggy Dollar, Foxy's – too many to mention, all of them! It was truly a trip of a lifetime and we truly appreciate everything!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the trip of a lifetime! You have made this trip so much more incredible than we could have ever imagined! You three are the dream team, from the phenomenal cocktails and service, to the dream-worthy food and awe-inspiring excursions! We will cherish the beautiful photos and memories for the rest of our lives. We hope our paths cross again! If you ever find yourselves in Nashville, please reach our and visit! With love, the DeJong Family

Trip of a lifetime! Our week will be unforgettable. Captain and crew are what made it for us. Checks one of our bucket list items for sure. Until we meet again, safe travels.

Cliff and Debbie Jackson,

Georgia Peaches

This has been the most awesome trip! Thank you for being the most wonderful crew family and for the many wonderful memories, start to finish, we will always cherish our time in the many memories we carry with us.

David and Denis Landis

Jefferson, GA

The crew of Ocean Vibes were absolutely amazing. To me, having the right crew is an important part of having a good vacation. Captain Sergio, Chef Neen and Chief Stew Brittney were absolutely amazing. They are the best crew sailing the high seas since Captain Jack Sparrow! What an amazing way to tour the BVI's! Can't wait to do it again.

Dear Britnie, Neen, & Sergio. Thank you so much for the most amazing week on Ocean Vibes. You have made this trip an unforgettable event in our lives. Thank you Sergio for your safe boating that took us all around these amazing bays. We are especially grateful for the great dives. And Britnie and Neen as mentioned your creative souls have given us so much all week long. We have loved the food, the creative displays and wonderful photos that we will now bring home to remind us of this wonderful week. Thank you and hope to see you all again.

Dear Neen, Britnie, and Sergio. Thank you for an absolute spectacular week in your company! The boat is fantastic, and the islands wonderful – but you made it all stand out in a very special way. We felt safe, incredibly (!) well fed, serviced and spoiled by all 3 of you. You are a wonderful team, and we would love if our paths crossed again. All the very best!

Let me start by thanking you all for the most spectacular week! From the cocktails and tablescapes to the incredible tasting dishes and views from the boat, we couldn't have asked for a better crew or a more perfect vacation. This was a once in a lifetime trip and your pre-planning of every detail allowed us to relax at a whole new level. Thank you again for your constant hospitality and for welcoming us into your floating home. This will be a core memory for years to come. Hope to see you again soon! Andrea & Tyler.

Thank you for this extraordinary experience of living upon the sea! This was the perfect way to celebrate my 1st 60 years! To sail with captain Sergio, to be luxuriated with Britnie's care, to indulge in Neen's alchemical mysteries. Thank you in a double rainbow style and see you again! Cheryl and Bob

Britnie, Sergio, & Neen,

We feel so lucky to have rung in the new year with y'all! We were spoiled beyond belief! Thank you for taking such good care of us, being so attentive to details & making us feel welcomed all week long. You upbeat, helpful attitudes have floored us. We were so grateful! We loved getting to know y'all. I hope to be back soon! The Sheehans

What an amazing week! We have never been so spoiled. Neen and Brit, the food and drinks were incredible. We have never experienced such a wonderful variety of dishes and drinks to compliment. Sergio, thank you for keeping us safe and picking out a beautiful set of islands to visit. Our entire family will never forget this trip. Thank you so much for making it memorable.

We've never been so well cared for or fed in all of our travels. Sergio, Neen & Britnie elevated a mind blowing boat & a place of divinity. This has been an experience we may spend a lifetime trying to match. All of our love, Steve & Linda Skrla.

“Best vacay ever!!

The boat, the crew, the view, the food...absolutely incredible...truly an awesome experience and a trip of a lifetime, can't wait to do it again!

<3 The TN Birthday Crew, John & Elesha Reid.”

Wow! What an amazing trip. Every detail was wonderful. We enjoyed all the food and the way we were served!

It was one of our best trips! Such a dream! The captain and our crews were fabulous!

What a magical week!! Hard to know where to even begin. The crew of the Valhalla created the perfect environment for my proposal to fiancé! Sergio picked out the prefect beach for us at sunset. Britnie captured the moment, both candid and staged, with beautiful photographs, and Chef Neen cooked up a feast of crab. We will never forget the experience : The crew of Valhalla feels like family.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Best trip ever!! We want to adopt the crew and take them home with us! Everything was amazing! Love Robyn and Justin

Sergio, Neen, and Brit

You made our trip even more incredible than we could have dreamed. Your hospitality is top both! Your friends, Joe and Kristie

To the Valhalla crew – thank you for the trip of a lifetime! Everything was above and beyond. Loved our theme nights – so much fun! I wish you all the best life has to offer!

Lisa and Shawn

Description goes hereWow! Thank you! Absolutely amazing! Muchisimas gracias!

Thank you for creating such an amazing vacation for our family! Each of you are spectacular at your trade and together you are the best trio on the seas! So relaxed, authentic, creative, fun, warm and kind all the time. We feel so lucky to have spent 5 days aboard the Valhalla and leave with relaxed, happy memories, and a few more lbs. Thanks to Neens' incredible culinary skills. We wish each of you all the best and hope our paths cross again!

Sergio, Neen, Britnie:

Thank you! This is a beautiful place and a beautiful boat. But mostly, we'll remember your hospitality and care. The food and service were simply out-of-this world! We're so glad to welcome you as new members of our wolfpack! Thank you again and God bless you! P.S. A special thank you for our memorable vow renews on the beach. We'll never forget those moments. You really helped us make that special!