We had a mixture of many time repeat guests and new friends on board this week, and it was a busy, fun, time. See how fresh and scrubbed people are on arriving?
I have an update on the charter reviews for this week since they sent such nice follow up letter praising Chad and Crew I thought I would add them in here:
1) What can I say… thank you for an absolutely fabulous week. Steve and I could not have had a better time and both agree that you and your crew made all the difference in the world. You are thoughtful, prepared, professional, flexible, and quite talented on many fronts. We will look forward to reading about you as your journey continues to unfold!
2) I absolutely loves the video you made! Thanks for all the hard work you put into making it. The video was a great way to end our trip today and say good-bye...
Thank you for the wonderful dinner last night. We all loved the chicken parm:). We wish we could have seen you one last time to say good bye but completely understand why you couldn't be there. I hope your night got better once you sat down at dinner with all of us and had great wine, good conversation and food. You both have done such a wonderful job raising Chad. He was an amazing captain and you should be proud.
Steve and I had such an incredible time aboard the Promenade. We loved the food, the crew was so accommodating, sleeping under the stars, scuba diving, tubing, skiing, showering on the back of the boat:), taking pictures of the beautiful landscape, the happy hours, dancing on the boat, going to the beach and dive bars, floating on the mini island, The Baths, the awesome bon fire and s'mores, the desserts, shopping at ALL the boutiques at each island!, and best for last making life long friends.
3) Thank you so much for a marvelous week. Steve and I were talking over breakfast this morning and agreed that it far exceeded our expectations (which were high!). We’ve both been in the hospitality business our entire lives and did not expect such professionalism and pampering throughout the trip. It was really above-and-beyond. You managed to strike that delicate balance between structure and flexibility that made the entire trip enjoyable for all.
Chad is really something. So professional at such a young age. I am sure we gave him a few grey hairs but I like to think of it as “character-building”!! He was a treat.
I really enjoyed our chat at the bonfire…I could have sat there another two hours I am sure. Hopefully one day in the future we’ll have a chance to take up where we let off. What a pretty night.
Thanks also for the video…you really captured some of the most priceless moments of the trip. I have watched it three times already!
Wishing you calm waters and sunny skies.
So, all great on the review front on board the boat...!
Short, sweet and to the point guest reviews this week. All good. Some wondered since they had been on the boat 18 times how we could even ask why they were there and what brought them to Promenade! Point taken there... The week proceeded as it normally does....
Covered a lot of Territory in 6 nights. Trellis Bay, Baths, Mountain Point, Bitter End, Leverick Bay, Saba rock, Anegada, Mountain Point, Jost Van Dyke, West End, Cooper Island, Salt Island, Little Harbour, the Bight, The Caves on Norman Island and Roadtown...phew...and it was not just one circle. We also had a spectacular beach fire on night on Salt Island, an awesome dinner upstairs at Leverick Bay, and lobster at Neptune's on Anegada...
Why did you choose Promenade for your holiday?
3) Never been on a sailing charter. Good recommendation from a friend.
4) Wonderful trips the previous 2 times on board
Did the yacht meet your expectations ( ie cabin size, space)?
1) Yes, we thought it was going to be smaller. We were happy with the space and cabin size despite the claustrophobia problem with both have
Was the crew clean, personable, skilled and helpful?
1) Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes! Chad was there at every whim- he met all of our needs, Felix was great and very helpful- Jessica was a sweetheart & personable.
2) I loved the crew!
3) Always!
4) Absolutely!
Was the food to your expectations?
1) Yes. The food was delicious, always enough variety and perfect! Fajitas rocked, blueberry cheesecake awesome, Felix's Chicken Yummy- Key Lime Pie-

Cheeseburger only thing overdone

2) Yes, and more! No kidding!!!
Were there enough activities and were they the type of activities you wanted?
1) YES! SCUBA, snorkeling, tubing, skiing, sailing, driving dinghy

The Baths, The Caves, Swimming and bar hopping & beach, maybe a hike would have been fun.
2) Yes, Great tube
How would you describe your experience aboard Promenade?
1) Perfect!
2) Always the best vacation!
3) Very relaxing and pampered
4) Great
Additional Comments:
1) Thank you Chad, Felix & Jessica for your hospitality- It was a wonderful experience and we really appreciated everything. I am happy that I can mark it off my bucket list

2) Kerry I wish you could have been a fly on the wall and watch your son work. You would be so proud!
3)Very professional Staff!!!
4) Such a relaxing, fun and special trip!
Roll on the next charter tomorrow and see what kind of mischief and fun we can find...