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CharterWorld yacht charter testimonials and feedback:

Here are just some of the great comments and feedback CharterWorld has already received so far in the last year from our many happy and satisfied clients. We take feedback very seriously and use it as an integral measure of the performance of our client focused friendly service. CharterWorld is built on repeat clients and word of mouth recommendations. If you have any comments on your charter or our service, good or otherwise, we would very much love to hear from you. Please use the form below if you have any questions about using our free and friendly service:

Thanks Reia
We really had a most fantastic holiday! And we were so lucky with the weather, we got lots of sunshine right up til our last day. Nick, Eve and Shayna were just brilliant. They really made our trip. Eve is a most amazing cook and we were totally looked after at all times. Nick was able to advise us day to day on the best places to go and we were thrilled with our itinerary. As it turns out, we all loved being at anchor and just getting away from it all, and Nick was more than accommodating at all times for us. So we weren't really fussed about trying to get a berth, once we'd experienced the magic of being at anchor. Shayna looked after us every minute of the day. We really felt so lucky to have such a wonderful team, they know from experience how to make everything run smoothly and cater to the tastes of the client. So thank you Reia for all your wonderful organizing, we have memories to last a long time. Kind regards and many thanks, NH (Chartered on the Cote D’Azur May 2007)

Dear Reia - We had an excellent holiday and we were very content with your service and the boat we hired. We will surely return if we are chartering again. Kind regards, J.B (from Denmark chartered in St Martin Mar, 07)

 

Thank you Chelsea. We got back last night and had a fantastic trip.The crew were extremely helpful and enjoyable to be around, they knew the local area and I would charter with them again.  You have been extremely helpful. Everything worked out great; despite a few hurdles to secure a boat. JP (Chartered Leeward Islands Caribbean March, 07)
Craig was First Class, always available and much appreciated.  Grenada was a superb charter area. Excellent sailing conditions with both reliable winds and variety between the rougher Atlantic and smoother Caribbean sides. Fascinating cultural variety too with each island ‘country’ alternating between Eng/Fr/Spanish/Dutch ‘heritage’ with virtually all African population. Highly recommended (D.C from Australia chartered in the Grenadines April, 07)

The charter was fantastic, the boat wonderful, the crew could not be faulted at all, most helpful and always cheerful and they were extremely helpful with all the trouble we had with the lost luggage.  The Captain was more than efficient, and Michael's food was extremely good.

Yes we had a wonderful time and will hopefully be going again one day soon.

Kind regards, V & S (From Gibraltar, chartering in the Greek Ionian Island in Aug, 06)

 

Chelsea, it was fabulous!  The boat was just beautiful and also roomy, just as I had hoped. It?s 15 years old but beautifully maintained.  And we had perfect weather and got several days of good wind. Our skipper was just great too?friendly, but not too friendly and really knew what he was doing!   W. O From Washington Chartered in the Gulf Islands, Canada Aug, 06

 

Boat and crew were great. We had some rough sea’s which made a few nights sleep tough…but to be expected on a boat. The crew was the best part of the trip and they made us feel very at home.  Thanks for your help -   D.M from US Virgin Islands chartered in St Martin, Mar 07
Dear Reia: We arrived home one week ago and I wanted to thank you very much for your support, it was a really nice vacation, everyone got amazed for the boat, it was incredible. And the service the crew gave us was also unbeatable, excellent. Thank you for everything.

Kind regards, Ana (From Spain chartered in Turkey Jul, 06)

 

Hi Reia,
Sorry but it's been a bit crazy since my return.
Out trip was amazing, we had wonderful weather and the Lagoon 440 was beautiful,
The crew, Andreas and Caroline were Fantastic!!! I would recommend them to anyone.
Everyone in my party feels the same way. I?ll send you some pic?s when I get them.
Thank you again. G. M from USA chartered in Sicily, Sept 06

 

"Hi Reia-

It has taken me a few days to get back into the swing of things so I apologize for the delay in answering your email. Here is our feedback...it is a little long.

Our vacation was more than we expected!!! The boat is just fabulous. I would sail on it again anytime or anywhere. It is a very comfortable and luxurious boat. Loved the king sized beds, en suite baths, beautiful wood all over and the AC for hot nights. There was plenty of deck space for everything we wanted to do. It was also outfitted with all the gear we needed for the week...snorkeling gear, kayaks, water skis, fishing rods, shady spots for games and a beautiful saloon.

I can not tell you enough about Luc and Freddie. They were outstanding!!! They started out as our crew and about half way through the vacation we considered them our friends. The kids grew very attached to them. We loved the fact that they could share a different culture with us. The first day it was an adjustment for all of us but after that it was great.

Luc's capability as a captain for such a large and expensive boat was exceptional. He keeps the boat in tip top shape. He let everyone who wanted help sail, which some of us did every day. Others, like me, just enjoyed the views. Luc has a fun personality that we enjoyed very much.

The first thing I can tell you about Freddie is that we all fell in love with her, except our husbands of course! She is not only a fabulous chef cooking us light, exceptionally tasty fare with homemade dessert at every meal, but a wonderfully kind and funny woman. The kids wanted to be around her all the time and peeked in on her while in the galley since so many wonderful smells kept coming from there. It made us hungry all the time! She took very good care of us and spent time playing some cards and teaching us French. We took home some of her best recipes.

The BVI's are gorgeous but what made this trip most special was being with our family, sailing an outstanding boat, and a fabulous crew. We probably took 600-700 pictures and hours of video to remember this special vacation!!!

I would highly recommend this boat and crew to anyone who wants a vacation they will always remember.

Thanks for all your help!

Gina" (From the US chartered in the BVI?s in March 06)

 

"Just wanted to thank you for all your hard work in putting together a fantastic vacation for us.  It was a flawless week with perfect weather, excellent wind, great sails and super accommodations." Susan, chartering in St Martin.

 

"Dear Chelsea- Many thanks for a great holiday. The yacht was delivered on time and perfectly equipped.  The crew delightful and couldn?t have been more accommodating.  They knew all about the local area and we would certainly charter with them again."

 

"Chelsea's service can not be faulted.  She was fantastic and assisted us with our arrangements in a prompt and efficient manner.  She even went beyond the call of duty to call us during the charter whilst she was on holidays." J.C from London charter in the Caribbean, July 06.

 

 "Everything went great. My son and I had a great time. D and J ultimately couldn't make it, but it was a Father - son adventure vacation that we'll remember for the rest of our lives. Thanks so much for all your help in setting it up at the last minute. We'll definitely be going back, and I'll work with you to set it up again.? B. S from the USA -- chartered in the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean.

 

Probably one of the best boats and best charters ever. The owners and crew were just suberb.
Yes...we had a great time....more importantly my little boy had a ball." Mr R. B. - from Hong Kong, chartered in Australia.

Hi Reia, Just a quick note to say thank you for sorting it all out. We had a great time, the people there were very helpful, the place is beautiful to look at and the harbours were not crowded. The boat was a little tired, but that was reflected in the price. Thanks again. Kind regards, Nick (From Bahrain, chartered in the Seychelles Mar, 07)

 

The boat was amazing and we had the best time. The captain and all the crew where so lovely, they couldn?t be more helpful - so much so we gave them a (very good) tip. Capri was so beautiful but you couldn?t move for the people, we did all the islands; weather was so hot we just swam, ate and took in the sights. Thanks so much for your help.?   A. Davies from New Zealand - chartered in Italy

 

Reia is a jewel. She is professional, well-informed and caring. I hope to meet her sometime...  ?

 

"It was great. Captain, crew, location, itinerary? all perfect. Hardest part was leaving and we want to go back next year.  In the meantime we are thinking of a similar trip." M. F from Australia - chartered in Fiji

 

"If I can be fortunate enough to charter again in Europe through CharterWorld, I would insist on using Reia as our consultant. Reia was great, and despite, previous poor experience in Europe with another charter group, CharterWorld delivered exactly what we bargained for." Client from Canada - chartered in Bormes, France.

 

"Fortunately, our sailing adventure on La Royere II was great! We enjoyed something new everyday.  The comfortable boat and great crew, along with beautiful scenery, excellent food, colorful local markets, wonderful people, artistry, flowers,  incredible boats, plus the charm of old towns like Ste. Tropez, and the Monastery on Isles de Lerins, kept us engaged and entertained everyday. The crew handled all the details, allowing us to relax and enjoy the decadence of a week of pampering in the beautiful temperate climate along the French Riviera!  - What's not to like?!!

Although the wind was calm every day but one, Captain Laurent always found us a new and interesting place to explore each day.

Both Laurent and his first mate Carole (sp.?) were delightful, very skilled in their roles, and a good fit for us.

Laurent handled all aspects of the boat masterfully!  Although we might have enjoyed more direct involvement in sailing the boat the way we are accustomed to back home, we did eventually relax and leave all the work to Laurent! He came up with a wonderful itinerary that ensured plenty of shore time, swimming, hiking, sightseeing, shopping, etc. every day.  He was very easy to work with and exceptionally skilled.  I would happily recommend him to others.

Carole, was absolutely delightful! Her food preparation was so fresh and delicious everyday.  - I put on FIVE POUNDS from her always-enticing culinary wonders! In fact, we all agreed to skip our planned night out to a restaurant, just to enjoy one more of her masterpiece dinners on board! Carole's open, communicative style, and fun-loving sense of humor helped us all 'let our hair down' and added a special charm to our days!

The boat was beautiful. She handled especially well the one day we sailed into 25 knot head winds, providing an exciting start to our week!"

"Reia, Thank you for your service in arranging the boat and crew. Everything came together just as promised, without a hitch, and with no surprises. I will certainly let our friends know how satisfied we are with your services."

B. H ? from the USA chartered on the Cote D'Azur, Sept 06

 

  

"The boat itself was just perfect.  It was comfortable, beautiful, and spacious without being too glitzy like some of the charter boats I?ve seen.  I could live on her!  The crew was really, really wonderful. All told, I?d definitely give the yacht five stars!! Thank you for your help. Happy New Year!" ? Mrs. B.L who chartered with family around Fiji in the South Pacific.

 

I have just emailed your post charter feedback to you.  It doesn't say nearly enough about how well and hard you worked on this deal. I am a retired commercial real estate broker who understands the importance of the deal-maker in the deal.  You are a deal maker of the first order.? E. G - chartered in Florida Keys.

 

"Dear Chelsea, thank you very much for your help. We really enjoyed this time. Venice was good. We liked Croatia. The scenery of Kotor bay is wonderfull. We liked the crew.
Thank you very much again." - A. from Russia.

 

I will never go again without Charter World as my booking agent!

 

"Back from Corsica - I have to say that the vacations have been unbeateable.  The weather perfect, the landscape just marvellous, great crew and what a boat.  The only thing is, as you told me, that the boat was too new and some things where not ajusted but even when we had some problems this added the neccesary touch of adventure to the trip. Thanks for evetything. The next trip we are planning is hiring a boat to navigate the Croatian coast. We will initiate the search around November.  I hope you can help us with it." - A. L. From Spain.

 

"Hayley, Our vacation was wonderful, and the best news upon arrival was that we were getting a brand new boat, out at sea for only 6 weeks. Everything went well, didn?t even break a glass. Thank you very much for your great administrative work, I?m keeping you in my contacts." P. M from Switzerland.

 

?We had a wonderful time. The area had changed much since we were there last time. The catamaran was a good choice for us, plenty of room but the sailing to windward was marginal as is typical for these boats. Our boys had a good time. I did speak to a friend who has chartered in the Virgin Islands last year, and he reported that his children were bored after a few days. We were able to stop, swim, beach, shop, windsurf, ride motor scooters, rent a car and travel around the islands, Jet Ski. The family liked the checking in the different islands seeing how the different countries worked, kind of like a movie with exotic locations. I even taught them how to shoot a sun sight with an old sextant (don't use these much in these days of gps).  There was enough variation and adventure to satisfy everyone. Thank you for your help.?  L. R - chartered from St Martin, Caribbean

 

?We had a great time on our trip. Thank you for all your help and arrangements. Sailing in the Whitsundays was excellent?.The Sunsail staff were as usual excellent in every way?Well once again thanks a lot.  We have recommended you to all our friends and actually I hear that our friend's boss is just now organizing his Whitsunday holiday through you.  We will certainly be in touch next time we want to charter. Thank you for your help in our great family experience.? N. S from Germany - chartered in the Whitsundays, Australia

 

?I enjoyed organizing these vacations with you??

 

"So overall a good experience, lovely holidays. Maybe next time we will look for a catamaran. I have never got into one of those before, but I did at Sunsail base and the difference in room with the monohull is amazing! So, thank you again for your help, and now let?s go for the next....!!" -- Mr. JM sailing a bareboat in the Caribbean.

 

?What great PR on your part and very professional. I will send your feedback and I?m confident we will do more business??  - B. M from England, charter in Croatia.

 

?Thanks for sorting all this out and looking forward to G+T++++ and will think of you with every intoxicating sip but only at the end of the day so as not to invalidate your insurance!? - M from England, chartering in Corsica.

 

?So, thank you Matt for finding us this lovely yacht!!! Without your service so far our production probably would have stalled. I appreciate your help and constant research. Thank you so much!?_ R. M from Germany, chartering in Malta.

 

"Thanks so much for the offer of the great yacht.  She would be fantastic! When I book next time I will surely talk to you and anyone I know in Vancouver interested in chartering anywhere, I will send them your way."
- Mrs L. G.

 

"We had a great sailing trip in the Abacos and everybody is ready to go sailing again!  There are - as always in sailing - lots of stories, but we heroicly mastered them all ;-) Great job! (Finding the boat, organizing the charter and always very friendly and helpful)." -- Mr. Mark E, charterered in the Abacos.

 

"Charterworld" has proven to be a fantastic resource and your professional service was of great help.?

 

"Reia was completely knowledgeable from the start.  I didn?t have to ask a question as she covered all the information I needed to make my decision..." - Mr G.B chartered in British Virgin Islands.

 

"Everything went smoothly; and the week was great (bar a day of heavy winds and rain), and the sailing was very good. Many thanks for all of your help." Mr A.I. - chartered in St Vincent, Caribbean.

 

?Thank you for all! It has been great! The skipper was knowledgeable and discreet. My wife says that is one of the best trips in her life! I want to thank you for your help and professional and efficient search for us! Next thing we are thinking is finding a charter for the two of us in the Caribbean for next Christmas. We still have to set up time schedule and place but I would love to hear from you about suggestions about spots and prices.
Thank you again.? J. R from Spain- chartered in Sicily

 

"The holiday was just fabulous as was the service by all the staff at... We will book 2 weeks for next year at the same time, infact i can do that now if you wish. Thank you also for your considerable  assistance."  -  R from London chartered in Croatia

 

 

 


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