Showing posts with label marolanga. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marolanga. Show all posts

Monday, January 23, 2012

Charter Yacht MAROLANGA - Charter reviews, comments, testimonials

The charter yacht Marolanga, a 43-foot Catana catamaran, is one of our favorites. Below, you will find Guest Book comments from the family we placed aboard Marolanga for New Years.

Charter Yacht Catamaran Marolanga - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters - Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

Marolanga is a 43-foot Catana catamaran, owned and operated by Gus & Marcella, along with ship's cat, Sasha, a beautiful Persian. Marolanga is air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with ensuite head/shower. Marolanga has a good selection of "water toys" such as kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, kayaks; plus they love having families aboard and have toys for children.


"Dear Gus and Marcella,
Thank you for sharing your home - boat with our family this New Year 2012. We especially enjoyed the snorkeling. We have never experienced such beautiful fishes and beaches. Marcella worked so hard preparing the meals which were all excellent. We had a 5-Star vacation!" (parents)

"We had such a wonderful time with you and our family. David and I especially enjoyed snorkeling and beach combing. We haven't been married long, but we hope to get to do more travelling in the future and would love to visit you again. Sasha is a wonderful sea-cat :) and I had no problems scratching his head whenever he wanted it. We hope to see you again in future - this has been an awesome vacation!"  (daughter & husband)

"Gus and Marcella, I had a good time while I was awake...lol..." (teenage son who loved to sleep late)

We would also like to include comments from Marolanga's Christmas charter, even though it wasn't our booking :)
“This has been an amazing trip! We have loved every minute of it. Sailing through the rough seas with the Christmas winds was so exhilarating. As we watched other boats falter in the winds, we knew we were safe under Gus’ steady hand. We all agree that the Indians was our favorite snorkeling area, although we loved all of our snorkeling adventures. Christmas Eve with bagels and lox and champagne was wonderful! However, nothing can top Marolanga’s cooking, barbecue and the poppers on Christmas! It has all been grand!”

“Thanks again for a wonderful trip. This was by far our family's best vacation and I attribute that to your generosity and extensive knowledge of the Islands. Sorry for sleeping in, but it is a requirement of any vacation I go on.”

"Thank you both (and Sasha) for such a wonderful week in the Virgin Islands. I had the best time and it was wonderful to be with you who knew so much about the Islands and to see all the hidden wonders. And couldn’t ask for better food this week and enjoyable company. I can’t wait to return to see the other secrets you all know and have about the Islands. Thank you again and all the best for 2012!”
"It’s difficult to add to what has been written above. I whole heartedly agree with each of their views and statements. This will be a long remembered vacation for us all and you (and Sasha) will have a special place in our memories. Thanks for everything!"
So, as you can see, other people think Marolanga with Gus, Marcella, and Sasha are pretty wonderful, too!


Marolanga is also available for crewed yacht charters throughout the summer months in the Virgin Islands, US & British, and also the "Spanish Virgin Islands" : Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, Cuelbrita...


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAROLANGA
View Marolanga's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com



Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving from Catamaran Marolanga & Paradise Connections

The charter yacht Marolanga, a 44-foot catamaran, told us this cute Thanksgiving story...

John & Mr Smee of Antillean
This story is not about them :)
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary.

Every word out of the bird's' mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity.  John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to 'clean up' the bird's vocabulary.

Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The  parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even more rude. John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet.  Not a peep was heard for over a minute.

Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer.  The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions.  I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior."

John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. 

As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird spoke-up, very softly, "May I ask what the turkey did?"
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Gus & Marcella





Alice's Restaurant by Arlo Guthrie is a Thanksgiving classic
which we will be listening to while preparing our
Thanksgiving dinner...
Don't have a copy??? Well, you can download the mp3
from Amazon for only $0.89. Good deal for a 15:52 song!



Charter Yacht Catamaran Marolanga - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters - Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

Marolanga is a 44-foot Catana catamaran, owned and operated by Gus & Marcella, along with ship's cat, Sasha, a beautiful Persian. Marolanga is air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with private, ensuite head/shower. Marolanga has a good selection of "water toys" such as kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, kayaks; plus they love having families aboard and have toys for children. Do you enjoy fishing? Gus is an avid fisherman and maybe can hook you up with something :)

Charter Yacht Antillean - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters - Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

Antillean is an owner-operated 50-foot Beneteau sloop.  John Gould (British) is captain and Heidi Wheeler (American) is the chef/mate.  Mr. Smee is the well-behaved, and much loved ship's parrot. Antillean accommodates up to six guests in three cabins (2 Queens, 1 Double) each with ensuite heads/showers.  They have a 12-foot dinghy with 30HP motor, tube, kayak, fishing gear, snorkelling equipment, 20" Flat screen TV with DVD in the salon, floating mats, noodles, etc. Here's a previous post with comments from happy clients we had aboard Antillean.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE EVERYWHERE
Paradise Connections



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAROLANGA or ANTILLEAN
View Marolanga's online brochure #1 and brochure #2
View Antillean's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com



Sunday, June 26, 2011

Charter Catamaran MAROLANGA this summer in the Virgin Islands

The catamaran MAROLANGA is available for yacht charters throughout the summer in the Virgin Islands (either the Spanish VIs or US/British VIs).

Charter Yacht Catamaran Marlonga
Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the US & British Virgin Islands, and Spanish VIs, too

Marolanga is a 44-foot Catana catamaran, owned and operated by Gus & Marcella, along with ship's cat, Sasha, a beautiful Persian. Marolanga is air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with private, ensuite head/shower. Marolanga has a good selection of "water toys" such as kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, kayaks; plus they love having families aboard and have toys for children. Do you enjoy fishing? Gus is an avid fisherman and maybe can hook you up with something :)
RATES, SUMMER 2011: May 1st through December 14th
  • 2 guests: $6,500/wk
  • 4 guests: $8,500/wk
  • 6 guests: $11,500/wk
SUMMER SEASON SPECIALS: one week minimum for discounted rates
  • Seniors: $500 off charter fee if one member of group is 55 years old or more.
  • Honeymoons: $500 discount
  • Family: For children up to 14-years old, $300 discount for 1st child, $200 discount for 2nd child
See a few of our previous blog posts with after-charter comments from our Marolanga charterers:
Quite often we have people asking if their kids will be bored... NO WAY!!!

Kids on Marolanga's Easter Charter

So, as you can see, other people think Marolanga with Gus, Marcella, and Sasha are pretty wonderful, too!


Marolanga is available for crewed yacht charters throughout the summer months in the Virgin Islands, US & British, and also the "Spanish Virgin Islands" : Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, Cuelbrita...

Take advantage of their lower summer rates & summer specials! Look at their brochures (#1 and #2), check your calendar, and then contact Paradise Connections to book your summer sailing vacation...

MAROLANGA is currently available for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARs charters... 
Book NOW!



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAROLANGA
View Marolanga's online brochure #1 and brochure #2
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com



Friday, May 06, 2011

Charter Yacht Catamaran Marolonga : New Video & Summer Sailing News

Paradise Connections has created a new YouTube video / slideshow for one of our favorite charter yachts, the catamaran Marolanga. We would also like to remind you of their lower summer rates and summer specials.

Our New Video for Charter Yacht Marlonga
Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the US & British Virgin Islands, and Spanish VIs, too

Marolanga is a 44-foot Catana catamaran, owned and operated by Gus & Marcella, along with ship's cat, Sasha, a beautiful Persian. Marolanga is air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with private, ensuite head/shower. Marolanga has a good selection of "water toys" such as kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, kayaks; plus they love having families aboard and have toys for children. Do you enjoy fishing? Gus is an avid fisherman and maybe can hook you up with something :)
RATES, SUMMER 2011: May 1st through December 14th
  • 2 guests: $6,500/wk
  • 4 guests: $8,500/wk
  • 6 guests: $11,500/wk
SUMMER SEASON SPECIALS: one week minimum
  • Seniors: $500 off charter fee if one member of group is 55 years old or more.
  • Honeymoons: $500 discount
  • Family: For children up to 14-years old, $300 discount for 1st child, $200 discount for 2nd child
See a few of our previous blog posts with after-charter comments from our Marolanga charterers:
So, as you can see, other people think Marolanga with Gus, Marcella, and Sasha are pretty wonderful, too!


Marolanga is available for crewed yacht charters throughout the summer months in the Virgin Islands, US & British, and also the "Spanish Virgin Islands" : Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, Cuelbrita...

Take advantage of their lower summer rates & summer specials! Look at their brochures (#1 and #2), check your calendar, and then contact Paradise Connections to book your summer sailing vacation...

MAROLANGA is currently available for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARs charters... 
Book NOW!



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAROLANGA
View Marolanga's online brochure #1 and brochure #2
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com



Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Charter Yacht Catamaran MAROLANGA - Sailing vacations in the Virgin Islands

We received some photos yesterday from Gus & Marcella of the catamaran MAROLANGA which charters year-round in the Virgin Islands (Spanish Virgins, too!).

Catamaran Marolanga - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

They have just returned to one of their favorite "in-between charters" spots, Christmas Cove. Marcella notes that there was much damage to the coral from Hurricane Earl last year but...
My friends, the fishes are still lots there and the old guy Mr. Barracuda is still alive and huge... (I don't like him, he loves to stay under our boat!) and yesterday my other friends, 2 eagle rays swam by and also 2 mid-size turtles. The water is turquoise blue. Gosh, I love this bay!
A couple of years ago we anchored in Christmas Cove with Marolanga and really enjoyed hanging out with them. Marcella loves to snorkel and she pointed out many things that I would not have noticed otherwise.


Marolanga hasn't had any whale sightings this year, but recently while they were anchored over at The Indians they had two dolphins swimming around the boat which seemed to enjoy their company.

MAROLANGA is one of our favorite charter yachts. Gus & Marcella are such a warm couple. They make you feel very comfortable and welcome aboard their home. And Sasha, the ship's Persian cat, completes the family feeling.

Marolanga, a 43-foot Catana catamaran, is fully air conditioned, and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with ensuite head/shower. Marolanga has a good selection of "water toys" such as kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, kayaks; plus they love having families aboard and have toys for children. Do you like to fish? So does Gus!

A great choice for honeymoons, families, or friends... Let's get started on planning your sailing vacation.



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAROLANGA
View Marolanga's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com



Monday, March 07, 2011

Charter Yacht Catamaran MAROLANGA - Easter & Summer Specials

A yacht charter in the Virgin Islands aboard the catamaran MAROLANGA is always special, but now even more so as Gus and Marcella have a couple of special offers they would like to propose.

Charter Yacht Catamaran MAROLANGA - Crewed Caribbean Sailing Vacations
Crewed Yacht Charters in the US & British Virgin Islands, and Spanish VIs too!

EASTER SPECIAL: 
  • $500 off for charters occurring the week before or after Easter... April 16 - May 1, 2011

SUMMER SEASON SPECIALS: May 1 - December 14, 2011
  • Seniors: $500 off charter fee if one member of group is 55 years old or more.
  • Honeymoons: $500 discount
  • Family: For children up to 14-years old, $300 discount for 1st child, $200 discount for 2nd child


Marolanga is a 43-foot Catana catamaran, owned and operated by Gus & Marcella, along with ship's cat, Sasha, a beautiful Persian. Marolanga is air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with ensuite head/shower. Marolanga has a good selection of "water toys" such as kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, kayaks; plus they love having families aboard and have toys for children. Do you enjoy fishing? Gus is an avid fisherman and maybe can hook you up with something :)

We often hear "won't the kids get bored" and "they have a cat!".  Here's a comment from one of our clients:
"I meant to mention Sasha in the other message. He was remarkably well behaved and a delight to have as a member of the crew! The boys were never bored and were worn out by bedtime! Sleeping on the trampolines under the stars was the best! - Steve"
Almost forgot to mention that Marolanga, like many charter yachts, has lower rates in the summer season (May 1st through December 14th), so those summer specials mentioned above are even better!

RATES, SUMMER 2011:
  • 2 guests: $6,500/wk
  • 4 guests: $8,500/wk
  • 6 guests: $11,500/wk
Read comments from some of the guests we've had aboard Marolanga, HERE.



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAROLANGA
View Marolanga's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com