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For my 60th birthday, I got to plan a trip for 3 couples and picked a catamaran trip to the BVI’s. Cool Running’s was my choice and what a great choice it was!! Geoff and Bambi were the perfect host and now friends! They took us to beautiful coves and excellent snorkeling areas. Suggested fun things to do on different islands, one of our favorites, was renting a car and driving around Anegada, exploring different beaches and bars. Bambi is a great chef and made use delicious meals. Geoff is an excellent captain and taught the guys how to sail some long sails, plus pours a mean cocktail!! We planned some theme nights while we were on our trip and they were a hit with all, including Geoff and Bambi. It made the evening’s fun to see what everyone would be wearing to dinner. The catamaran was a perfect size with plenty of room for all of us and our cabins were clean and comfortable. One of the most perfect evenings (and each evening was perfect) that will be in my memory for every, is being anchored between Necker and Eustatia Island, watching the sunset, on the front of the boat, while flocks of beautiful pink flamingos were flying overhead, drinking cocktails with my favorite people, and crew. We look forward to doing another trip with Geoff and Bambi soon! If you are considering Cool Runnings for your trip, you won’t be disappointed.

Our family loved our time on Cool Runnings with Theo and Augusta. They could not have been more attentive to our every need and their knowledge of the BVI's make our experience extra special. Thank you for the awesome time!

My wife and I and our two teenage children had a great vacation aboard Cool Runnings in March. Theo and Augusts are two extraordinary people - they have a very adventurous spirit and they made our vacation easy from start to finish. The boat is beautiful and kept very clean. The food was delicious, and they did an excellent job with the detailed provisions list we provided before the charter. Unfortunately, the weather was not perfect for snorkeling, which we will look forward to doing more of on our next trip. I am learning to sail, and Theo was very kind to let me take the helm from time to time and I enjoyed learning about the boat and docking, etc. This was our first time to charter a boat, and we are usually a fairly private family, so we were a little apprehensive about being with strangers on a boat. But Theo and Augusta were so warm and welcoming and allowed us all of the privacy we needed. We loved taking out the paddle board and swimming off the back of the boat. My advice to others taking this charter is to do a good job filling out the provisions list and do not be shy about letting them know what you like and don't like - they really do want to make your vacation a great one, and the more you let them know about you, the better. The tipping at the end seemed awkward to me - again, new to all of this, and it would be nice if there were some more guidance on tipping (i.e. how much, tip then or send in later, etc). I hope we are fortunate enough to sail with them again in the near future.

My husband and I along with our three children(ages 16, 13 and 11) spent an amazing week aboard Cool Runnings celebrating Christmas, 20 years of marriage and a blessed life in general. Geoff and Bambi were wonderful. Geoff was so knowledgable about every aspect of sailing/boating and all of the many islands. Bambi was a fantastic chef extraordinaire...every meal was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. Not only was Bambi an excellent cook...she had tremendous compassion for our three children and made sure everyone was always happy and well taken care of. We now feel very blessed to call Geoff and Bambi our friends and hope to sail with them in the years to come. Cool Runnings yacht is impeccably maintained and stocked with everything you need for a perfect vacation. A week sailing on Cool Runnings is the ultimate trip of a lifetime and one we would highly recommend.

I was apprehensive about booking this because it was our first time sailing and I have two young kids ages 6 and 8. I was concerned that the accommodations wouldn't offer the kids space to be kids and also considered a variety of "what ifs" that would make your head spin. However, our family appreciates adventure and we don't like to stick to standard vacations and love to try new things. I'm so glad I went for it! This is the way to travel and I will want to do this again as a way to explore island destinations. From the moment we arrived, Theo and Gussie were very accommodating and patient with our kids. They made us feel at home and safe at every moment. We sailed to Leinster Bay, Francis Bar, Cinammon Bay, Cruz Bay and Caneel Bay and each one was paradise. Each morning after coffee and a yummy breakfast prepared by Gussie, Theo would take us ashore in the dingy to explore and play. Each place felt like paradise and we enjoyed swimming, snorkeling, hiking and kayaking the crystal blue waters of St. John. They provided all of the gear down to the cooler filled with refreshments to take ashore. Once back on the boat from our morning adventures we would eat another delicious meal prepared by Gussie. Then it was time to just relax on the front of the boat enjoying the breeze and sun which usually resulted in a nap which was surprising because normally I can't nap! At sunset, the grown ups got a refreshing island cocktail and the kids got to sound the horn or blow the conch shell as another beautiful day turned into another amazing evening of dining and star gazing. The stability of the boat also surprised me. We were prepared with sea bands and Dramamine but did not need it at all. The weather was perfect even though June is considered hurricane seasons. Days were sunny, breezy and in the 80's. We got a couple of light sprinkles that only lasted 5 minutes at a time. The size and accommodations of the boat were just as expected and very well maintained. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a true getaway that allows you to disconnect and reconnect with loved ones in a setting that is breathtaking. We even saw a full rainbow about 50' from the boat. Incredible!