KARMA

June 2026 BVI Charter

Well Kristen and Harry, this trip far exceeded our expectations; your hospitality, flexibility, and warm welcome was just what we needed this week,  The two of you worked your butts off this entire week, and that hard work did not go unnoticed.  Thank you for the amazing food that was prepared everyday.  Thank you for providing healthy food options for Mads.  Thank you pivoting every single day for Jake's interviews.  Thank you for being so calm during the dives and during the entire week.  We are so grateful that the two of you have entered and been part of our journey through life; we feel blessed as well as humbled.  We look forward to sharing lots of adventures with you.  With much love and gratitude, 



-Ted, Wendy, Madeline, Theo, Jake, and Ben



P.S. Chardonnay anyone?

June 2026 BVI Charter

Henru and Kristen,

Thank you for an amazing week!  We loved going off the beaten path and finding all the great snorkeling and diving locations!  Your hospitality was beyond compare.  The food was absolutely amazing!  Thank you for all the dives and letting me go on my very first resort dive!  The food this week was all so delicious.  Cooking for myself will never be the same again!



Thank you guys for the hospitality and putting up with us for this long.  The dives were some of my new favorites!!  Thanks for all the pina coladas.  The icing on the cake was getting our very own map of the trip!  If your adventures ever bring you to Georgia, please look us up!



Much love!

Joe and Tessa

May 2026 BVI Charter

Dear Kristen and Harry, 

Thank you for an amazing week.  Your hospitality and attention to detail were amazing .  This is the first time we all got to do this.  You exceeded all expectations.  What a beautiful trip.  The food and drinks were excellent!  The diving experience was awesome too.  Thank you for taking such great car of our family.  Come visit us in Alabama!  

Cheers!! 

Waldrep Family

May 2026 BVI Charter

We had the most amazing time aboard Karma for 5 nights. The boat was impeccably clean, well appointed, and decorated beautifully.  My husband and I (only the 2 of us) did a captain only charter & Captain Harry was spectacular! He was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He gave the right amount of conversation and privacy.  All wishes on our itinerary were accommodated perfectly.  I highly recommend Karma for your perfect BVI charter.  Total 5 Star! 

April 2026 BVI Charter

Kristen and Harry, 

Thank you for such an unforgettable charter. Your attention to detail and flawless execution made everything feel effortless and special!



From incredible meals to top tier private dive excursions, we felt truly spoiled on and off the boat.  Your brilliant nature show through in every creative/diverse dish!  Harry, you were the most patient, well organized captain our crew could ever dream up.  We are especially grateful for the two of you and your unwavering kindness, warmth, and levity- your company made the experience all the more meaningful.



Breathtaking scenery, scrumptious bites, private dives, hidden coves, white beaches, soggy $$$, stargazing, tarpon fishing, wildlife spotting and endless laughter.  Truly a trip of a lifetime.  Thanks for sharing your slice of heaven down here.  This week has felt like a dream.  Will be talking about this trip for years to come! 

Lots of Love, 

the Slugers

April 2026 BVI Charter

Harry and Kristen, 

Our trip was absolutely perfect.  Each place was more beautiful than the last.  The two of you made a bucket list into life long memories.  Everything from the itinerary of our travels to the food and drinks each night was nothing short of perfection.  It felt like we had beach and every part of the islands all to ourselves which is exactly what we wanted.  Bryan is so excited to bring his new Australian vocabulary back to South Carolina.  We cannot wait to try to recreate some of the dishes Kristen made for us at home.  

Thank you for making this experience feel like a voyage with friends.  We can't wait to come back some day.  

Thank you for your amazing hospitality, shared wonders of the BVI, amazing food and memories to last a lifetime.  

-The Doherty Family  

February 2026 BVI Charter

Dear Harry and Kristen, 

This was the most unbelievable trip.  It was truly a trip of a lifetime.  Both of you were exceptional with your attention to detail, with your knowledge of navigation throughout the islands, and hospitality.  The food was Michelin star quality.  We tried foods we had never tasted.  Absolutely Amazing!  Your teamwork was flawless and having you both made our trip unforgettable!  Thank you for your care and hospitality! With much love and gratitude.

The Megan's and Kelly's

February 2026 BVI Charter

Harry and Kristen, 

Thank you so much for a fabulous week?  It was perfect.  We enjoyed everyday, all day!  See you in Arkansas!

love Becky and Gary



Yes you guys are the BEST.  We see the brightest future in the of you!  Keep loving life and each other.

-Robert and Patty



What a perfect week with some great friends!  Thank you Harry and Kristen for all your hard work, careful planning, attention to details, and service.  You both have been such a blessing to all of us!  We would love to your return your hospitality in Arkansas anytime.  With love and respect,

Greg and Dena



What a wonderful week of fellowship and laughter.  We had no idea what to expect and were pleasantly surprised with your impeccable attention to detail.  Your ability to "read" the room and adjust accordingly is second to none.  Harry, thank you for two amazing dives and putting up with a million questions about the boat.  Kristen, the food preparation and presentation is like nothing we have experienced.  

Prayers for your future together and we hope to see you guys in the future...

Greg and Dena

January 2026 BVI Charter

Harry and Kristen, 

Thank you so much for the amazing vacation!  I doubt this can ever be topped.  

Harry, your patience with me and the other newbies to diving was so kind.

Kristen, your food was amazing!

Much love Lisa and Iain



Dear Kristen and Harry, 

Thank you for an epic 60th birthday trip.  We did tons of research on the various yachts  and crew and we made the perfect selection!  It will be hard to top this trip which is a reflection on you both!  

Harry, 

thanks for helping me comfortable diving again and for getting all of us in the water.  

Kristen, 

we loved snorkeling and diving with you.  You totally shine in the kitchen.  Your meals and snacks are so good and creative.  It's going to be hard going home to our "cooking."

Please come visit us all in Oregon.

With Much love and gratitude

Lisa and Iain



Harry and Kristen,

The boat and the islands are wonderful, but you two made this trip!  Thank you so much!  The food was the best I've had.  I don't think I could have dove without Harry!  We will be back!

Cara and Steve

NYE 2025 BVI Charter

Dearest Harry and Kristen, 

We cannot thank you enough for every single thing you did for the 8 of us.  Every meal, boat ride, bed making, the thoughtfulness of the route and each and every stop.  Y'alls attention to every detail was top notch and your attitudes and energy made the trip.  Your tenderness to our kiddos was top notch and how you strived to make each of their days the best possible meant the world to us.  We are so thankful for the friendships made and all the memories made.  We appreciate the two of you more than we can say!  All out love!

-The Felmets

December 2025 BVI Charter

Words can barely describe what an amazing and wonderful experience we had- a first time for most of us.  

A huge thank you to the best charter crew.  You went above and beyond to make this trip relaxing, fun, and unforgettable!!

All the best and thank you!

Dave and Charlene

November 2025 BVI Charter

Dear Kristen and Harry, 

Thank you for the most incredible week- filled with lasting memories and positive Karma!  The food, hospitality, activities- all of it far exceeded our expectations.  We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary and the kids senior year of college with you as our hosts.  Until our paths cross again... travel widely and experience life at its best!!

Much Love, 

Brian, Maria, Colin and Abbey

November 2025 BVI Charter

Dear Harry and Kristen, 

We can't thank you enough for your incredible hospitality during our time with you.  Your attention to detail is truly exquisite!  I planned this trip to surprise my husband for his 40th along with his very best friends, and you all made this trip memorable from start to finish.  The course you plotted for us was exactly perfect.  The diving was fantastic, but the meals were a personal highlight... Kristen wowed us every night, every morning and every lunch!  The boat was also the most perfect place for us to have our wholesome reading time, cocktails, and lounging on all the rafts.  You have without a doubt set a new standard for all future vacations.  I can't thank you enough for this experience.

-Ashley and Mark, Erika and John

February 2025 BVI Charter

Dear Captain Ivan and Chef Marisia,

We had a spectacular, once in a lifetime (but we'll be back) trip!!! It was the perfect combination of relaxation, activities, and first-class hospitality!

You made Olivia's 18th birthday an awesome memory - from diving to great meals and festive decorations, we could not have asked for more.



The diver was incredible. The swimming and snorkeling as beautiful as we dreamed and every shore experience was perfect! 

The food could not have been better! Chef Marisia is incredibly talented and prepared all of our favorite foods every day, ending with sushi experience our favorite ! But most of all, it was both of you that made this the best vacation ever! Your energy. Laughter and kind spirits made us feel not just like your friends but like family! 



We hope to see you both of you again very soon.

The Cole Family 

February 2025 BVI Charter

We could not have hoped for a better and more attentive crew for our first attempt on a boat charter. You made our week with our kids such a special memory. Thank you for all your work coordinating with our friends on two other boats with two other sets of crew as we realize that could not have been an easy ask. You are both such positive lights and bring joyful energy to the room. Thank you for anticipation of our every need. This is one of the most special trips we have ever experienced. The two of you are such wonderful people and made us feel special the entire trip. The two of you make a perfect team, and anyone would be lucky to have you as their crew. From the food to the stops the safety and helping all of us , you have created something truly special.

-The Curley Family 

January 2025 BVI Charter

You both are absolutely amazing humans beings!  Your energy and kindness simply radiated from the moment we met you. It only got better from there. The attention to detail + luxurious touches truly made this a once in a life time experience! It was such a treat to be taken care of. The activities  & suggested itineraries were perfect. Marisia, you are such a bright ray of sunshine. Your food is 100. Ivan, thank you for your patience and attention, and wonderful diving experience.

-The O'Neil Family 

NYE 2024 BVI Charter

Amazing!!

We had an absolutely amazing trip with beautiful water adventures catching delicious fish.enjoyed the inside knowledge of Ivan and Marisia the thoughtful planned trip. Teaching our kids to snorkel, fish scuba Diving. Exploring the sea creatures educating us all about BVI wild life all of these fantastic memories were effortlessly provided while creating delicious meals (Marisia queen of the sea and kitchen)and guiding the vessel like pro captain Ivan is. The list can go on and on.

-The Keese Family

Christmas 2024 BVI Charter

Wow, what a great experience. Ivan and Marisia went above and beyond our family expectations.  They were knowledgeable about the area and extremely experienced in the realm of sailing. Marisia even helped entertain our 5 year old daughter and truly went above and beyond, teaching her to snorkel and to  be comfortable in the ocean. Was HUGE! She also did such a fantastic job with the menu that the meals that's heaven prepared, were delicious, varied, and presented beautifully. They were flexible with our itinerary and did such a great job guiding us through the amazingly locations.  It's clear they take pride in their work, work well as a team, and take care of their vessel, so it's in tip-top shape at all times. 

We can't wait to book again.



-The Chomplin Family 

Ivan and Marisia Past Reviews 2023-24

July 2024

This was our best catamaran trip yet. The crew were a fantastic crew who understood all we were looking for & had great knowledge to share & such enthusiasm for life! Our group of 6 all loved our time on Ether!



May 2024

This trip was absolutely perfect and it was all thanks to Ivan and Marisia! We were absolutely spoiled and no other sailing trip will ever compare. We all got to experience new things and some of us conquered our fears of the ocean thanks to the calm and expert guidance of our crew. When we get home we will all forever be longing to hear the conch shell for the chef's spectacular meals. Please come visit us. Thank you for a week of unforgettable memories.



May 2024

This week has been incredible starting with the warm welcome and big hugs. It was easy to see your genuine personalities and bubbling energy. We knew you were the perfect fit for us! Chef-your attention to meals was over the top and much appreciated. I don't think we ate one thing that we didn't like. We also appreciated the variety of snacks set out for any time. Your enthusiasm for life is contagious never lose that ! You both made us feel at home and inspire us to return sooner than later. We will definitely miss you especially Monday morning when we are making our own breakfast! You are truly something special and we feel blessed to know you. We wish you all the luck. Thank you for the most unforgettable week and for letting us be part of your world. Stay in touch .



February 2024

We just competed an 8 day charter with Ether and her crew and had a wonderful time. They are both kind and energetic people who are outstanding professionals. I would not hesitate in the future to book them for a repeat charter and hope to do so. I can highly recommend them for your next BVI trip.



December 2023

The crew of Ether were just incredible. As I shared with them there is customer service and there is customer experience. Customer service is how you treat someone, customer experience is how that person feels treated. I believe I can speak for each and every one of us that were on the trip that they treated us like Royalty! The food was better than a 5 star hotel and their patience, kindness, and humbleness is unheard of in today’s world. If there is anything that we can do to pass on our gratitude to whomever they work for or our appreciation please let us know.  Again I lack the words to convey how amazing they were. THEY made the TRIP!!

July 2024 BVI Charter

"Best vacation ever! I don't think we could have packed any more fun and adventure into this week. Thank you for the hospitality, awesome food and entertainment. Hopefully we will see you all again soon!"



"Thank you for an amazing trip!! From the land and sea adventures to the tubing, to the excellent food, our kids really enjoyed the entire trip. Thanks again!"

-Dodson Family 

June 2024 BVI Charter

I know I speak for all of us when I say WOW! We all expected the BVI to be gorgeous, and it sure was, but what we didn’t expect was just how great the actual charter experience would be. Karma was a beauty! She was perfect for the 4 of us; giving everyone plenty of room to spread out and relax, or allowing us all to join together for dinner/drinks/music/story time. The provided towels, sunscreen, cups/koozies, shampoo and conditioner really put the cherry on the top. Extra kudos to the AMAZING AC in the cabins. Very unexpected and greatly appreciated. Carol and I also really enjoyed our time up front during the sailings and also was our favorite way to end our nights with some music from their provided speaker. 10 out of 10 for Karma!!



Now onto our top notch crew….Jake and Mackenzie could NOT have been any better. From our communication beforehand, all the way to our “forced” departure from Karma was nothing short of perfection. 

	Jake wears 100 hats on that yacht: some being captain, plumber, electrician, dingy transporter, keeping everyone informed of the daily plans, leading you in scuba dives, arranging on shore transportation, and our favorite hat was his patience and sweet smile/smirk while listening to our LOUD antics. Jake is so knowledgeable about all things BVI and yachting, we all felt completely safe and in good hands. 

	And now let’s talk about Mackenzie…THIS FOOD!!!! We woke up every morning to the unreal smells of her breakfast filling our cabins. Mid day “snacks” were gourmet and mouth watering even for our picky boys. And her dinners…..HOLY SMOKES!! I have no clue how she was able to do it every single night, but she did!! Top tier meals and desserts that left all of us ready to pop. We told her in advance our boys like plain food and she took “plain food” and elevated it into a three MICHELIN star meal that had our boys cleaning their plates. She is so thoughtful in everything she makes and it shows in taste and gorgeous presentation. 



On top of shared yacht time, we were able to spend some time with them off yacht, per OUR request, and really feel like we left with two more family members. From Shark Shots, family meetings, lobster dinner ashore, random story times, the 7/14 game at Hendo’s, girl time in the water at Soggy’s, my surprise 50th bday decorations and cake, to the real sign of adoration…nicknames!!! Jake Ma Boy and Mack Daddy will come highly recommended from our group to anyone and everyone that asks, and they have an open invitation to stay with us in San Antonio! 





Another Happy Karma Guest,

Sarah

June 2024 BVI Charter

All we can say is WOW! You've shown us the most beautiful places and fed us as if we were kings and queens. Thank you a million times for your warm spirits and hospitality. You became family to us this week and we will never forget you both or this epic 40th Birthday trip.



We wanted to express a heartfelt 'Thank you' for an extraordinary week aboard Karma. Great dives, amazing snorkeling, phenomenal food, and superb cocktails! All we can say is that you all made this a truly unforgettable 40th! Thank you guys so much!

June 2024 BVI Charter

From the hugs at greeting us on Day 1, to our daily 'Captain Lectures', the Hoyle 7 had a memorable and fun week courtesy of you. So many highs - from tubing, wakeskating, hiking, the Baths (scaring you both and Patsy by "disappearing" ;) ) to paddleboarding, chilling at Soggy Dollar and snorkeling! I'm sure I'm forgetting a few! The experience was 5 stars and you both were so warm and welcoming. Last bu not least - the food was absolutely AHMAYZING! If you're ever in San Diego, please look us up! Lots of love, the Hoyle 7

May 2024 BVI Charter

Thanks for an amazing week in an amazing place on an amazing boat with an amazing crew! We made memories that will last our lives and we're excited to get back to the BVIs as soon as we can for more fun! And if you're ever in the Boulder area, say hi! We'd love to show you our town!

May 2024 BVI Charter

Mackenzie and Jake, Wow! What an amazing trip and experience you both have given us! Your attention to detail, AMAZING meals, and incredible itineraries every day made this trip one that we will never forget, and we hope to come back very soon! Everything from scuba diving, playing sequence and Rummikub, and all of the amazing islands you showed us was nothing short of amazing! We hope to stay in touch and see you soon!

-The Cummings Family