![]() Sam is transplanted from Georgia (I think) and is a great mix of relaxed islander and practical mainlander - in other words, he is very responsive with scheduling, everything happens close to on time and you never feel rushed. The plan weas literally whatever we wanted to do, however we wanted to do it. He couldn't have been easier to deal with in terms of scheduling and was incredibly flexible with the itinterary for the day. A highlight was the day we spent with Sam on the water. Our family of five (kids 10, 13, 14) vacationed on St. I would definitely recommend VIBE charters and Captain Sam. The VIBE has a really nice seating arrangement with a U-shaped bench seat that is totally out of the sun and elements which was well appreciated. Our second day we went all the way to Virgin Gorda (~30 miles) from St. John we hooked into a nice barracuda and king fish. Most charters are either strictly fishing or touring. Thomas that allows "recreational" fishing from his boat. Sam was one of the few charter skippers I could find on St. Since my son and I are avid anglers we really wanted to get some fishing in as well. We snorkeled in some fantastic areas that were uncrowded and calm. Sam also picked up on the fact that my wife was a bit tentative about snorkeling and provided her with a floating noodle and some words of encouragement to get her in the water, which was great. For my wife, 20 year old son and 10 year old daughter Captain Sam and the VIBE were perfect. If you're looking for a binge drinking boat party, then you probably want to seek another company. Captain Sam is one of only a few US Coast Guard heavy tonnage boat certified charter skippers. Let me start by saying you will not find a better kept boat and safety oriented skipper than the VIBE and Captain Sam. Captain Jim was super and gave us a day we'll never forget! Unlike other charters we looked at before booking, VIBE supplied snorkel gear and coolers with ice and cold drinks. The boat was extremely safe and had a lot of seating in the front as well under the Bimini top. I would definitely recommend VIBE Charters. We were then able to spend more time on the water and in Christmas Cove rather than standing in line at customs with the throngs of other boaters. We rode along the coast of St John and Jim had us back through customs quickly. He joined us for lunch at the Soggy Dollar Bar which has a fun and laid back atmosphere with beautiful views of the water. Both are unbelievably gorgeous and great for swimming and snorkeling. He got us through customs quickly and then took us to Sandy Spit followed by Jost Van Dyke. He listened to what we wanted to do and made helpful suggestions to ensure we had a relaxing fun day. What an amazing experience!Ĭaptain Jim picked us up on the beach at our hotel and helped us plan the day. That changed on our visit last week when we booked a day charter with VIBE. ![]() ![]() Thomas over the years, we'd never taken advantage of the close proximity of the BVI and exploring there. We highly recommend VIBE and look forward to our next stop in St Thomas to spend another day with them!Īlthough we've made several trips to St. Spending all day with other peoples' kids takes a special person, and Patrick was very patient and also very informative about the area. We also stopped at a beach on St John only accessible by boat picture perfect! We had a leisurely lunch and stroll in Cruz Bay and then more snorkeling and exploring. Snorkeling with kids can be a challenge, but having exciting things that are easily seen makes a huge difference. Patrick took us to a wonderful cove where we could snorkel among huge turtles that came to the surface to breath right next to us. We'd been on a day charter with VIBE years ago during a port stop, so I booked another day with them as soon as I saw our itinerary.īeing able to set our own schedule and spend as much or as little time in each spot is priceless. The crew of 4 will ensure that everyone on board is well looked after throughout the charter.Our family of 4 including a 5 year old and 13 year old had a perfect day on the water with Patrick. The accommodation sleeps 9 guests over 4 cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 2 twin cabins. A widescreen TV is placed on the partitioning wall behind which is the formal dining area, which is able to seat up to eight guests in sophisticated and invigorating surroundings. The salon is a large open plan space with the seating running the full length of the port side and armchairs spaced out along the starboard windows. Family friendly yachts, yachts with at anchor stabilisers, Bahamas Yacht Charter
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