Laura just returned back to Storm Petrel after spending a couple of weeks in the States. They plan to charter in the Virgin Islands through mid June and then they will be heading up to New England for their summer season.
If you cannot make it down here this summer, perhaps you'd like to charter with Phil and Laura out of Newport, Rhode Island. Phil is from that neck of the woods and has an incredible amount of local knowledge about this area. It would be a fun trip. Perhaps a 4th of July charter?How did you find the services offered by Paradise Connections?
I was very impressed by the speed, personal touches, accuracy, and sincerity when communicating with Bob and Sheila of Paradise Connections. I felt like I was dealing with a most competent and trusted friend, yet we had never met.
How did you enjoy your charter?Thanks again, Jim!
We had a wonderful time this is my best vacation ever.
Each cabin has teak and mahogany paneling. From the main salon you have easy access to the foc'sle, where there is a lounge area and library. Mahogany cabinets grace the luxurious galley. The private air conditioned cabins have hot and cold running water and adjoining heads with showers. The walk-in engine room is state of the art. The wheelhouse and midship's deck both have exquisite antique bronze wheels and pedestals.
SUMMER 2007 RATES:
For those of you who know Judy & Bryan of ex-charter yacht s/v Ursa Minor, we'd like to let you know that we received an email from them this morning from the Galapagos Islands.
Due to a cancellation, one of our most popular charter yachts, the 52-foot Irwin ketch, ISLAND SKIPPER is now available for the prime week of April 29 - May 5, 2007 (Sunday to Saturday).Rob is a Dive Master and offers 5 dives/week to certified divers for $125.*** COMMENTS #1 ***
Sheila and Bob - I would have to say it was the best trip yet!!! We had such a great time and Rob took us on totally different dives this time we loved them. Rob and Michelle are so nice and really make your trip enjoyable. Not sure if I am just getting used to diving but I really enjoyed it this time, seems like the more I dive the more I like it. Anyway we had such a great time and we were all sad that it was over. Needless to say we are planning on going again next year. We have to get in as much time as we can before Rob and Michelle get a different boat, but I am sure we will follow them anywhere.. Hope all is well with you and Bob and you had a good weekend. Thank you for checking in and all your help, you always make the planning of this trip easy!!!
Look forward to doing many more with you. Thank you again.
Debra
*** COMMENTS #2 ***
We had a wonderful time and I am sorry I have not written sooner. As soon as you get back from a vacation, you begin trying to catch up from everything that happened while you were going.
We met the other couple that was with us on Island Skipper for dinner one week after we returned. Everyone was still excited and pleased with the trip. There was no stress, no hassles and no problems. Michelle and Rob were wonderful and gave us a great tour of the Islands. We all enjoyed it and felt like it was a dream. All of us felt the trip was the most relaxing vacation ever. We felt like king and queens with all of the service provided by Michelle and Rob. You could not have picked a better boat or couple for us. We felt like they were friends when we left. Hopefully, Michelle and Rob survived us.
Thanks again for all of your help. We hope to do it again someday.
June
*** COMMENTS #3 ***
We had a great time! As you know, we have chartered with Rob & Michelle in the past. We raved about the boat, the food and the experience to our friends. We convinced them to join us this time. They have not stopped thanking us since we returned! They also had a wonderful time! We can't say enough about Michelle and her abilities with food! Thanks for a great time!
Robert.
Due to a cancellation, s/v LONE FOX is now available for charter for the 2007 Antigua Classics Regatta. Race dates are April 19-24, 2007
KALIKOBASS II is available for charter to race in the Super Yacht Cup to be held in Palma, Mallorca (Balearic Islands) on June 16-19, 2007.
CARABELLA is a 48-foot motor yacht with the American crew of Jerry and Shary Monson, along with their cat, Pippi. Carabella is air conditioned and accommodates 2 guests in their aft stateroom which has a Queen-sized, walkaround berth and ensuite head/shower. For family charters, 2 kids can take the forward cabin (twin berths), and the crew will sleep in the curtained-off dinette. Carabella has a 9.5-foot dinghy with 15HP motor, windglider, snorkel equipment, fishing gear, floating mats, etc. Plus, they have Satellite TV in the salon and guest cabin so you won't miss your favorite shows or sports events while on vacation.Dear Sheila and Bob,And more kind words...Awesome vacation! One, if not “The Best” we have ever taken. From the moment Tricia and I boarded the Carabella and were greeted by Jerry and Shary, we knew that we had made the right decision and were clearly on our way to the beginning of a dream vacation.
They spoiled and pampered us everyday as they led us to the most beautiful sites throughout the US and British Virgin islands. During the day, our adventures took us to uninhabited beaches only reachable by boat and numerous coves, caves, snorkeling spots and coral reefs, which were filled with all types of colorful sea creatures, so many, we are still working to identify all the ones that we saw and had crossed our paths.
The daily excursions were thoroughly planned out with us in mind, knowing what our preferences were and understanding the type of vacation that we had sought out. They always kept the weather in mind, trying to bypass any rough seas out of respect for their guests. Their extensive knowledge of the environment, the area, along with excellent navigation skills, they were able to guide us into some very protected anchorages for calm nights. Their enthusiasm and experience as a Charter couple was very welcomed as we observed them and the skills they portrayed daily.
During the evenings, they provided expert guidance and recommendations for some of the hottest night spots, so we could enjoy some of the local beach bars, island beverages (Pain Killers) and experience some of the local traditions along with dancing and fun. Best of all, no worries for us, when we we’re ready to come back aboard, a simple call using the Marine radio is all we had to do and Jerry was on his way to pick us up.
I could go on and on as to the many wonderful experiences we had aboard the Carabella, but will end this reference letter with just a few more comments. The food was excellent and very plentiful. Shary spent a considerable amount of time and took great pride in planning something delicious, well balanced and different for each meal. The Beer was always cold, mixed drinks readily available upon request or simply there for us to make ourselves. One of the most important things of all, the company of Jerry and Shary was thoroughly enjoyable throughout the trip. We would recommend the Carabella and the Crew to anyone looking for an awesome vacation or a dream vacation as we were searching for.. Only a few days back to the ole grind, we are all ready looking forward to a return trip.
Hello Sheila and Bob,So, check out Carabella!
Thanks for everything! We had one of the best vacations ever!
Jerry and Shary were the perfect Captain and Admiral anyone could wish for.
Thoroughly enjoyable and fun to be around, not to mention all the pampering
and spoiling us on a daily basis. We could tell they take a lot of pride
in what they do and certainly take excellent care of the boat. I doubt if
we would ever board another boat for a vacation like this one, without the
Crew of the Carabella...
Kick back and get down at one of the biggest jump-ups in the Caribbean, the third annual Jazz Fest in Tobago!
The 3rd Annual Plymouth Jazz Festival 2007 will be held April 27-29, 2007.
"A great part of my unique experience was thanks to the crew. I wondered where they had found such friendly, enchanting, and helpful people".View Stad Amsterdam's electronic brochures:
