An extraordinary combination of technical ability, natural good humour and the wonders of the West Indies made our holiday charming and memorable.HANALEI BAY is a 72-foot cutter owned and operated by Franz & Diane Gradler. Hanalei Bay is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 ensuite staterooms.
Franz is a trained Chef and it shows. Each dish made from fresh ingredients, (even the fettuccine was made from flour water and effort!) beautifully presented on the Hanalei Bay’s amazing range of dishes and napery. Steaks on the barbecue, fresh fish caught in the morning from the boat and cooked forlunch, a truly remarkable success, i.e. of very different and always tasty dishes presented with style.
Diane and Franz offer training in fish-filleting, water sports, sailing and wildlife and Franz is an expert amateur surgeon when sea urchin spines have to be removed.
We were charmed from the moment we arrived on board. We shall return. We warmly recommend a cruise on Hanalei Bay to anyone who thinks they might like a holiday with a difference, who has sailed or might like to sail, who wants to explore inaccessible beaches and tiny islands, and who wishes to be made welcome by congenial hosts who are skilled in making guests feel happy.
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I should add that in smooth weather and rough weather, we had total confidence in the boat and its owners!
– Ian
Thank you Franz and Diane for a wonderful sail aboard Hanalei Bay. Everything about this vacation has been amazing from the sailing to Watersports to discovering the famous Foxy’s, and beating Franz too many times at Kings Korners, very sorry Skipper. Once again thank you for the amazing food and hospitality topped with the beautiful surroundings and scenery of the West Indies. Until the next time. Aufwiedersehen
- James
Our holiday on the Hanalei Bay has been one of the most memorable we’ve ever had as a family and it is one we will remember with pleasure for years to come
- Sandra
What can I add to the list of compliments already express by the rest of the family! This has been an extremely entertaining, fun and amusing trip. I had a slight incident with the boat while water skiing, but otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed myself. By the way you must try out the ‘Banana’ if you make it to “Hanalei Bay”
- Alexander
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