5 Times In The BVI!

Matthew and Klarisse are an amazing crew! They are both very caring and professional. They were always meeting every need we had on such a relaxing vacation.

Klarisse is magic in the kitchen and could be a chef in a five star restaurant.
We have sailed 5 times in the BVI and her meals are by far the very best.

Matthew was always ready to take us to any snorkeling area and to help us out on all of the islands: driving a rental car to the best beaches on Anegada, arranging a fabulous visit to the Baths on Virgin Gorda, and anchoring the boat at all the best places!

Pura Vida was an awesome vacation!
The best!

Art & Sally C.

Wonderful Hospitality!

Thanks so much for the wonderful hospitality! The sights, the snorkeling, the beaches — not to mention the amazing meals and fun conversations!

Matthew & Klarisse were the ultimate hosts — meeting every need/request. They were so fun to spend time with and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with them. We would gladly book another with them.

Thanks again to Matthew & Klarisse — you made our trip so worthwhile!!

Hope to see you again.
Best
Bob & Jim O

What A Great Time!

What a great time!

Matthew & Klarisse were absolutely fantastic. We were so welcomed & attended to immediately.

Klarisse & her creations were fabulous! In all of my 64 years I have never experienced such consistently fantastic meals (and I have travelled extensively). The meals were lite and filling all at the same time – and DELICIOUS!

Matthew was a great captain and was very aware of our group needs. I always felt like he was looking out for us! His captain cocktails were so yummy & I may have fallen in love with a few new recipes 🙂

It was a super fun trip & I cannot recommend this crew enough! Super fun, great food & all of our needs were met! Hate to leave!!

Monica & Tim S

★★★★★★★★★★

If you’re thinking about booking Pura Vida – do it! We had three couples on board and somehow Klarisse and Matthew managed to keep us well-fed, well-sailed, and completely relaxed for an entire week (no small task).

Matthew sailed us smoothly through sunshine, storms, and questionable music playlists. Klarisse kept us full with incredible meals that magically appeared no matter how often we changed our plans… Can’t imagine what she would whip up in a bigger kitchen.

The sailing was a real highlight – peaceful, beautiful, and never once did we feel anything but safe. They took as good of care of us as they did their third crew member, Pura Vida herself. These two are absolutely pros who make it look easy.

Thanks for putting up with us and making Sharksweeks 2026 unforgettable! I hope the rest of your season is full of clapping and applause that you deserve.
Well DONE!!!

♡ The Crew from OKC
(Better at relaxing than sailing)

Fabulous Week

Our Fav Memory or Recommended Activity:

Fav memory – Ryan rolling down the shoreline, running into the reef.
♡ The Baths, Gorda Peak trail to the lookout point, dinner at Coco Maya, every meal on the boat, and morning FDs. Oh, and sailing! ♡

My Message:
We had a fabulous week with Matthew and Klarisse in the BVI! Wonderful hospitality! Some great memories were made!

Unforgettable Experience

Our fav. memory or recommended activity:
Anthony: The beautiful white sandy beaches.
Molly: Snorkelling.
Joanne: Matthew’s skill at finding deserted beaches & Klarisse’s amazing food.
Arthur: Snorkelling and seeing barracudas and a shark.

My Message:
Thank you for making our week an unforgettable experience that has been so enriching. We are so happy to have made lifelong memories for our children and for ourselves.

P.S. Please come visit in Australia. Molly will do the cooking with her tips from Klarisse and Arthur will show you the beaches.

Joann, Arthur, Molly and Anthony

Incredible Experience

Bucket Memory or Recommended Activity:
Arrival day, or the snorkeling day off Peter Island, or Anegada. So many memories.

My Message:
It was an incredible experience! Matthew and Klarisse are the BEST!

Klarisse is very talented and so kind.
She helped with everything.
Her knowledge and first-class experience shine just as much as her personality.

Heather H.

5 Stars!

Our Fav Memory or Recommended Activity:
Wow! What an incredible trip! Matthew & Klarisse are an incredible team, and they helped us have an unforgettable week.
5 stars for everything!

My Message:
Snorkeling at the Caves & the Indians was a highlight!
Klarisse’s food was better than so many 5-star restaurants we have been to.

Above And Beyond

Our Fav Memory or Recommended Activity:
It is impossible to choose one. A few top favorites were snorkeling at the Indians, Willie T’s and the lobster at Anegada. Relaxing and soaking up the sun while sailing was priceless.

My Message:
We had an amazing trip. Matthew and Klarisse went above and beyond ensuring we had a phenomenal experience.
The meals were presented beautifully and tasted delicious.
Matthew had the perfect itinerary planned, packed with unforgettable experiences.
The two provided exceptional service and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves.

Chris and Michelle

Everything was Amazing.

Our Fav Memory or Recommended Activity:
Everything about our trip was amazing, but we really enjoyed the snorkeling at the Indians. Our captain, Matthew, got us there early enough to snag the perfect spot!

Captain Matthew and Klarisse were outstanding in every way. We had incredible sailing, snorkeling, and great food. They made every part of our journey seamless and unforgettable. Matthew’s knowledge of the islands, expert boat skills, and calm professionalism were evident from the start.

His background in sailing showed — he has the temperament of a true captain.
We would sail with Matthew & Klarisse again without hesitation!