Traveltalkonline.com Forums


BVI Cruise Schedule TTOL Sponsors BVI Travel Calendar
Forum Statistics
Forums39
Topics38,428
Posts310,026
Members26,538
Most Online2,218
Jan 21st, 2020
Top Posters(30 Days)
RonDon 114
pat 43
jazzgal 41
Todd 40
Member Spotlight
Southshore
Southshore
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Posts: 865
Joined: January 2004
Show All Member Profiles 
Today's Birthdays
ecco, OceanDrop, vincent
Who's Online Now
29 registered members (Kennys, Fran, cabokid, SteveH, ChiTownHarry, lcote, eightzerobits, Leagle49, fabila, MKGrey, timnboston, jenniboston, deputydog1157, Jaybird, KC2SXM, steve74, Zanshin, Tom, boucharda, Jc1925, tradewinds, Beansbbq, road3682, 6 invisible), 943 guests, and 80 spiders.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Crewed Charter Recomendation #124362
03/16/2017 04:13 PM
03/16/2017 04:13 PM
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 2
Raleigh/Emerald Isle NC
sarbog Offline OP
Member
sarbog  Offline OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 2
Raleigh/Emerald Isle NC
Three couples looking to do a crewed charter in the summer of 2018. Since I am the "planner" I thought I'd seek recommendations. We have bareboated on motoryachts in the BVI a number of times and I captained. However I want to do a sailing Cat this time and I am not comfortable or experienced on sailboats over 30 ft. Besides, our wives are mutinying over any duty as galley wench. Anyone know a good boat and especially crew? We are in our 50's to early 60's and still pretty "sprightly" and enjoy a good time. Figured I'd start gathering info now as it may take a while to reach a concensus

BVI Sponsors
Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: sarbog] #124363
03/16/2017 04:26 PM
03/16/2017 04:26 PM
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,861
Bradenton, FL
Winterstale Offline
Traveler
Winterstale  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,861
Bradenton, FL
Highly recommend Catatonic - a sponsor here on TTOL. Great yacht, great crew -- if you dive, even better - if you don't, still fabulous!


[Linked Image]

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: Winterstale] #124364
03/16/2017 04:55 PM
03/16/2017 04:55 PM
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,675
An island state of mind
tradewinds Online content
Traveler
tradewinds  Online Content
Traveler
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,675
An island state of mind
Catatonic is an "owners version" Lagoon 44 and is perfect for 3 couples.

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: tradewinds] #124365
03/16/2017 05:53 PM
03/16/2017 05:53 PM
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 195
zhawk Offline
Traveler
zhawk  Offline
Traveler
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 195
I'd also recommend using a broker, which costs YOU nothing and will sort through all the various crewed cats and crews for you. They are NOT all created equal. Some crews focus on folks who want to dive. Some more suited towards families. There are some good brokers who sponsor here.

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: zhawk] #124366
03/16/2017 08:53 PM
03/16/2017 08:53 PM
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,861
Bradenton, FL
Winterstale Offline
Traveler
Winterstale  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,861
Bradenton, FL
Just to be clear - Catatonic does not focus on those who want to dive -- they just happen to be a great boat if you DO like to dive -- they're also a great boat if you want to do nothing but hang out, eat great food, see great beaches, etc. etc. etc. The crew and boat are exceptional.

You can go ahead and google her as well...and let the reviews and videos speak for themselves...


[Linked Image]

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: Winterstale] #124367
03/17/2017 08:32 AM
03/17/2017 08:32 AM
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 17,029
Tortola/ Sonoma, California
Manpot Offline
Traveler
Manpot  Offline
Traveler
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 17,029
Tortola/ Sonoma, California
Catatonic has to be one of the best maintained and equipped boats you can charter..every toy, bell and whistle and in perfect condition..been lucky enough to sail her with Dirk and it was terrific...sadly had to race against him too!

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: Manpot] #124368
03/17/2017 12:23 PM
03/17/2017 12:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,035
Buffalo, NY
LauraTheTshirtGal Offline
Traveler
LauraTheTshirtGal  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,035
Buffalo, NY
Catatonic!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: LauraTheTshirtGal] #124369
03/18/2017 12:14 PM
03/18/2017 12:14 PM
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,766
Med/ Caribbean
sailbynight Offline
Traveler
sailbynight  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,766
Med/ Caribbean
I have done Voyage yachts crewed and bareboat. Highly recommend them. Their crew are not all dedicated to one boat so use the broker to be sure you get the right fit on crew.

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: sarbog] #124370
03/19/2017 07:47 AM
03/19/2017 07:47 AM
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 24
S
Stevepoz Offline
Traveler
Stevepoz  Offline
Traveler
S
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 24
We are on the last day of a 7 day cruise on the Lolalita. It is our first trip down here so I can't compare it to anything else but it has been a great trip and great crew.

It does sleep 8 guests so not sure if that will work unless you find two more

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: Stevepoz] #124371
03/19/2017 01:19 PM
03/19/2017 01:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 238
Dover, NH
scott1269 Offline
Traveler
scott1269  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 238
Dover, NH
Catatonic!

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: Stevepoz] #124372
03/19/2017 05:12 PM
03/19/2017 05:12 PM
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 4
C
cfernandes Offline
Member
cfernandes  Offline
Member
C
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 4
Just got back from a crewed charter on Eclipse. Saw you guys a couple of times this week.

Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: cfernandes] #124373
03/19/2017 08:26 PM
03/19/2017 08:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 24
S
Stevepoz Offline
Traveler
Stevepoz  Offline
Traveler
S
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 24
I remember your boat - it looked very nice. Hope you had fun.

Last edited by Stevepoz; 03/19/2017 08:35 PM.
Re: Crewed Charter Recomendation [Re: scott1269] #124374
04/01/2017 12:01 PM
04/01/2017 12:01 PM
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 65
N
Nevermonday Offline
Traveler
Nevermonday  Offline
Traveler
N
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 65
Good Vibrations is absolutly amazing, fabulous crew, outstanding meals , one not to be missed
Contact Petra on hitauk@hotmail.com


Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.6.1