HUNTRESS

6 Stars If I Could!

I would give six stars if I could! 

We had an amazing trip to the Virgin Islands thanks to the &Beyond crew. Chris, Lida, and JD are a phenomenal team who truly did go beyond our expectations. 



They were friendly, professional, and made every effort to ensure that this vacation was one for the books. 

The boat was beautiful and well maintained. 

Excursions were a blast. 

I cannot recommend them enough! 

Thank you Chris, Lida, and JD.



Marco S.

Teared Up Saying Farewell

Captain Chris was so good a navigating and communicating and giving us a few options each day. And he was so fun and lively and took the kids on sunset skiing activities. 



The boat was clean well maintained and with plenty of sport activities. 



Lida blew us away with every meal. All from fresh ingredients and never seemed stressed and was beautifully presented and sometimes did kids meals when needed. She was phenomenal and even my husband who is trained chef was throughly impressed.



JD was always helpful in every way and added the extras and was always there to make sure we were comfortable or needed anything at all and a great helper for Lida and Chris.



We also received a memorable poster which showed the sports we stopped. We will frame it.

We would love to hopefully do this again (maybe somewhere different) and I think the crew made it so worth it!

I teared up saying farewell and our daughter cried at the airport not wanting it to end.

Broker Review

Your overall star rating?: 5



How would you describe your yacht? Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Well ventilated? Sufficient Shade? Sufficient Space to relax?

The yacht was wonderful. It seemed to be in very good condition, was clean the entire time we were aboard, and had more room than we anticipated for relaxing, lounging, etc.



How would you describe your crew? 

The crew was awesome! They were not only very friendly but their attentiveness exceeded our expectations. Chris did a great job recommending/executing activities and excursions and JDs drinks were superb, especially the espresso martinis :)



Was the food great and well presented? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your crew pay attention to your preference sheets?

The food was also outstanding! Lida provided a great variety and everything she made was outstanding, especially the chocolate and peanut butter birthday cake! She definitely paid attention to the preference sheets and I know everyone in the group ate very well during our trip.



How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your charter?

We all felt like the charter had a great mix of relaxation and activities. Those of us who got to scuba dive really enjoyed the dives Chris took us on.



Additional comments about the yacht and the crew?

Our charter far exceeded our expectations. We all had such a great time thanks in large part  to the crew. We would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a vacation like this and we're already talking about doing it again. Especially if we can have the same crew!



Was it easy to travel to and from your yacht?: Yes



Did you like the area you chartered in?: Yes



In the future, would you consider : Charter again, Book the same Yacht again, Follow the crew onto another yacht 

It was such a great experience. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to do it again.

Post Charter Guest Review from Broker

Your overall star rating?: 5



How would you describe your yacht? Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Well ventilated? Sufficient Shade? Sufficient Space to relax?:

The Huntress is a great yacht. Very roomy and clean. We especially enjoyed the covered top deck, where we spent most of our time.



How would you describe your crew? Were they courteous? Helpful? Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable? Accompanied you on your activities/land excursions? Wore uniforms and acted professionally?: 

The crew was great. All were very friendly and attentive. Chris was a great captain. He communicated very well with us, reviewing the itinerary every day. Lida was a great chef. JD made sure we always had whatever we needed.



Was the food great and well presented? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your crew pay attention to your preference sheets?: 

Lida did a great job with all the meals. The food was great and presented well. The menus met our expectations and it was clear the crew had paid attention to our preference sheets.



How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your charter?:

Having chartered last year, we were fine with a slower pace than last year. We did all the activities we had expected to do, including driving the new Miles at Anegada!



Additional comments about the yacht and the crew?: 

Again, the yacht and crew were great. We would definitely charter this boat and crew again, but probably in a different

location.



Was it easy to travel to and from your yacht?: Yes

Did you like the area you chartered in?: Yes





Any additional thoughts about your charter experience?: 

It was a great experience. Everyone really enjoyed themselves.

Fantastic, Over The Top Service!

Chris, Lida and JD

having been to the BVI's before, we knew what to expect with the beautiful water, scenery and snorkeling, what we did not expect was the absolutely fantastic, over the top service and gourmet meals three times a day. The three of your work incredibly well together.

Lida, your culinary skills are fantastic! 

Chris your knowledge and skill as a captain can only be topped by your engaging and friendly personality.

JD, what can I say...you look after every need and beyuond with graciousness, professionalism, and always a smile!

Lindy would still like to adopt you as a younger brother.

We feel we have made three wonderful new friends. We wish you all the very bestof luck in your lives and careers.



With love and appreciation

Rick and Lindy T

The Special Touches At Every Opportunity

Chris and Lida

You make a great couple.. You work together so flawlessly, almost like professionals doing a salsa dance - beautiful.

We have been fortunate to travel the world and experienced the best life has to offer. You made our 50th anniversary beyond our dreams. Your special touches at every opportunity, going above and beyond at every instance, elevated this trip to a magical experience.



JD, you were right in step with Chris and Lida, anticipating every need or desire with great warmth and a ready smile and we are amazed at how easily you complimented Chris and Lida, just pitching in effortlessly.



The 3 of you make a great team. may God bless you and may his face shine upon you all the days of your lives

Broker Review

Overall, how would you describe your charter?

Exceptional! Outstanding! Experience of a lifetime! There are no words to accurately

describe this amazing week full of friends, laughter, beauty, adventure and relaxation.



Was the crew professional, accessible and accommodating?_

Yes, Chris, Lida and JD very much had a service mindset while conveying love for their

work and engagement in providing us with a fun and memorable experience. We enjoyed

getting to know them and appreciated their attention to detail in every aspect of the trip.



Was the yacht well maintained?

Beautifully maintained. It was meticulous and the crew managed to keep it so in a

magical behind the scenes way.



How did you find the quality and presentation of the meals?

Fabulous! Lida is a very talented chef and she provided us with beautiful, fresh meals

three times a day. She provided a variety of flavors, lovely presentation and paid perfect

attention to any special requests.



Were you satisfied with the cruising itinerary?_

Yes, Chris did an incredible job of presenting options and guidance each day. He

explained the pros/cons of the options as well as the logic behind the itinerary options.

He helped us have the perfect balance of activities and relaxation time.



Do you have future charter plans, and if so, when?

No...but we are recommending it to everyone we know!



Any additional comments on your charter?

Four weeks out from the trip we all feel like the trip was DREAM! Chris, JD and Lida

greatly contributed to our overall experience. It was an absolutely perfect week in

paradise!

They Spoiled Us!

We sailed on The Huntress catamaran with Amazing Captain Chris, lovely Chef Lida and JD who was our butler/ bartender. They spoiled us.



The BVI islands are so beautiful by catamaran. I highly recommend sailing on The Huntress. We look forward to sailing with them again in the future.



Rhonda and Andy Y.

Just Magical!

What a wonderful week. Just magical. It is hard to truly relax and just be but you all created a wonderful and safe space where we could do just that. The food, the smiles, the care, the laughter. And everything was so effortless (for us!).

Thank you for your hard work which seemed to flow like a river. My favorite was the Long Bay snorkel - beautiful!!

Connie R

Pampered

On day one, in a text to my family, I let them know of our safe arrival and how we were being luxuriously spoiled. Little did I know that I was going to be pampered and cared for by the 3 of you in a fashion that I have never experienced before. 

Although the meals and attention to every need were absolutely above par, it was your genuine kindness and humane regard of each of us that made my time with the 3 of you and experience that would be impossible to duplicate.

Chris, you captain a tight ship, and left me always feeling I was safe. Thanks for the wonderful history lessons and insights to the area and culture of the region that always kept me coming back for more. 

Lida, your healthy meal presentations kept us well nourished but were also nourishment for our souls. You are the Queen of Soul Food. 

JD, my heart has made a spiritual connection with you in a way I could have never imagined. Your humor and kindness will always be your greatest assets.

Hoping you all will visit the Vineyard.

Deborah C.

Will Never Forget This Trip

Chris, Lida and JD

What a wonderful time I had! The 3 of you made the trip, OMG, that I will never forget. I loved teasing you all and getting it right back. i really have no words to describe what an awesome time I had.

I really hope to see you all again

Thank you!

Kim C.

Life Changing Trip

Wow! What a fantastic 70th birthday. Every day felt like 'THE BEST DAY EVER' Why? Because of the 3 of you and my 5 friends. The food, laughs, smiles, dancing, swimming, diving, snorkeling - a trip of a lifetime.

This trip would have not been so soulful without the crew - the 3 of you are incredibly special and Huntress is so blessed to have you take care of the boat and then the guests. I will be back to create more memories - but only if the 3 of you are here.

Thank you for a life changing week.

With all my love

Leslie C 

Incredible Week!

Sailing with you was a calculated risk for us. Our family vacations have always had the same ingredients: - a hotel, a defined activity, and as the kids insisted , a breakfast buffet. A few months ago we called a family meeting to vote about a last minute idea and opportunity. sailing in the BVI's over New Year's Eve with some curiosity, uncertainty and thirst for adventure, the family unanimously voted for a week on The Huntress.



The risk paid handsomely for our family what an incredible week we had!



Your hospitality is world class and you make it seem easy. It must be difficult to operate in tight quarters, but one would never know it from your crew. We had many, many highlights but among them were: Drones over Necker Islands, the kids first tubing, feeding the tarpon, seing four planets in our night sky, reading books while onluy under wind power, and the INCREDIBLE meals! Our girls didn't even miss the breakfast buffets - high praise indeed!



The best ship is the one with the people having the most fun,and so The Huntress is the finest vessel in the ocean.



The Fallons

Great Experience

Chris, Lida and JD

We hd so much fun on this trip! It was definitely one of the best vacations we've ever had. Lida, you cook some of the best food I've ever had! Stella and I tried tubing for the first time and it wa so much fun. We just had one of the coolest weeks of our lives. 



So THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THEIS GREAT EXPERIENCE!



Oh, and Chris your sailing is so awesome, and JD thank you for helping us so much throughout the whole trip! We had so much fun. Thank you again for this great experience.



Pearl F.

Better Than We Imagined

You all made this a very special week at a very special place. 

We were glad to be your first Huntress family charter. The atmosphere, visual beauty, cuisine - all AMAZING. 

The experience was better than we imagined - family time, adventure, nature, great people and places. The "flow" was dialed in from start to finish. Truly a trip to recharge the soul. 



Chef Lida, is a gem, inspiring and creative who provided a once-in-a-lifetime Thanksgiving Day to remember. 

Captain Chris was so knowledgeable - truly a king of the sea.  

JD is a wealth of optimism with a true servant's heart. 

We felt so safe, so spoiled, so well-cared for.

Cheers to winds in your sail , hope to see you all down the line



Ezra, Sharon, Jackson, Zoe and Max

What A Week!

What a week! It's rare to meet two people 6 days ago that were strangers but to only feel like family now. You are greatly loved and appreciated.



Every blue sky, cloud, sunrise, sunset, palm tree, blue water cove, warm breeze, snorkel, laugh, meal, sleep, was so good by itself BUT, you two made it GREAT!

We came here with our best friends and had no idea we would find you guys. 

Trip of a lifetime. 

Thank you.

Incredible

Thanks so much for an incredible, memorable and adventurous family trip. After a long two plus years away, this week was a fantastic time to reconnect recharg, have a good time and marvel at the beautiful blue skies, sea and wildlife.



Thanks for your tips, patience, consideration and wow factor. Never will forget this past week and so appreciative for all the encouragement, snacks, amazing times and food!

Kathryn

Top Notch

The cruise was really top-notch: the boat was very well maintained, spotless.

Chris and Lida are lovely, very professional, very keen to do well and make sure everyone has a good time. We will be delighted to see them again when we return to the region!

The Best Sailors and Hosts

Our family had the trip of a lifetime on Sip Sip. We arrived by dingy to rum punches on the stern, served with a smile by Lida. Our luggage was immediately whisked away.  Captain Chris took us all on a tour of the boat. The boat has a sleek and modern vibe that makes it feel like a floating, spa oasis. We slept in a queen cabin and it was the most comfortable charter bed I’ve ever slept on. The bathrooms are enormous and there is plenty of storage for a weeks worth of clothes and necessities. 



Lida served up a gourmet breakfast every morning and incredible dinners each evening. Most of our lunches were spent at beach restaurants on the different islands. We had some complicated food requests on this trip and Lida made sure that my husband had the correct food for each meal and made them delicious.



Chris and Lida are expert sailors, hosts and staff (staff wrong word?). They made the vacation by offering suggestions as to locations to stop and explore and providing us with the space we needed to relax when under sail. The boat itself has many areas to spread out and read, sunbathe, or even work ( if you have to!). 



The highlight for the parents and the kids were the “toys” on board. Each day we would find a place to snorkel, Sea Scooter, paddle board and dingy. We know from experience that some yacht charters charge extra for these perks but they are included on Sip Sip which is fantastic. 



The BVI’s are the best family vacation destination and when you explore it on Sip Sip you’re going to make memories for a lifetime! 



Dana, Ben and Charlie 

Best Family Vacation

We had high hopes that this trip would be a great experience - and honestly the trip exceeded anything we could have imagined.  

The boat was immaculate and very comfortable, and the crew quickly felt like dear friends (shout out to Chris and Lida  - twenty somethings from S. Africa who were fun and energetic - providing some of the best meals we've ever had, were engaging and so attentive to whatever we wanted to try and do, and took us to many great locations throughout the Virgin Islands).  With kids from 18 to 25 - we did plenty of water sports, from tubing and wake boarding - to riding on Sea Bobs and Efoils - and were having so much fun we even booked an extra night while on board - truly the best family vacation we've ever taken. 

Went Out of Their Way!

From the very beginning  Chris and Lida were superb hosts to our family on our anniversary trip. Chris was attentive to our input on where we wanted to go in the BVIs and also made suggestions that were special and not stops we had otherwise considered. Lida was amazing in her delivery of three extraordinary and different meals every day along with beautiful tasty appetizers each late afternoon before amazing dinners. 



We had a birthday while on board and Chris and Lida went out of their way to make that day special complete with a freshly baked birthday cake, birthday banners and music and an amazing sea bass dinner. Have already talked up the trip with a number of landlubbers back home.

Love You Guys!

Keagan, Olivia, and Haley, 

Thanks so much for an amazing week!! 

We will never forget each of you and our week in the BVI. 

Keagan- thanks for the steady bond and always being willing to “flex” the schedule. 

Olivia- thanks for the amazing meals and the energy! 

Haley- thanks for always being for all of us! So much fun! 



Love you guys! 

Awesome Team!

Thank you guys and gals for spoiling us for a week and showing us an amazing time. You are true professionals with an amazing personal touch. We really hope to see you again. Take care, be safe and best luck to you all! 



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Thanks for the awesome time- more than I expected. Loved the food, the tea in the morning, cold brew, someone always folding our clothes, and of course the beautiful places you took us. 



Keep doing what you do - making people’s dream vacation with all your fun and love. 

Stay together- you make an awesome team! 

You Are All Perfect For This! We're Family Now!

Thank you for an amazing week!! We will be back! We had the best time! You are all perfect for this and always put a smile on our faces. I will NEVER be able to hear Rocky Racoon again without thinking of Olivia!! Thanks again for one of the best vacations of our lives!



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Olivia, Keagan, and Haley, Thank you for such a memorable experience! We will forever be Team Huntress! 

You have spoiled us for any other charter. The great food, wonderful service, and most importantly the smiles and laughter will be remembered! 

We are serious… if you’re ever in St. Augustine, you have a places to stay. 

We’re family now!

Felt Welcome and Relaxed.

Hey guys, 

What an amazing time! The food and accommodations were just the best! 

Most memorable was meeting each of you. 

You make a great team but really made us feel welcome and relaxed. 

Best to all of you and thank you for a great time!