Thank you so much for such an amazing week! Truly could not have asked for a better yacht trip nor a better crew to spend it with. Even with some high-speed winds and rougher sailing days, there is nothing we would have changed. Charlotte, your food exceeded all expectations, and we will definitely be missing it after we leave. Jonathon, you are a man of many talents, from cocktails to scuba diving, and the best dinghy captain on the 7 seas. We cannot thank you both enough for the experience, and it will definitely be hard to top whenever we return to the BVI’s.

This has been the most amazing experience. You both are so lovely! Couldn’t have asked for better company.

We will always look back on our time with y’all so fondly! CHEERS to an amazing week!

What a week it’s been! Thank you for an incredible time on this boat. You have truly made this place into such a home for everyone who visits. Wishing you love and the best winds to sail on!

Thank you for everything! Such a pleasure to have you as our crew. Grateful, and will miss y’all

There’s something special about seeing the BVI this way, but it only works with the right people running it. Jonathon, you created that sense of serenity from day one. Charlotte, your cooking was a highlight every single day – consistently thoughtful and spot on. We couldn’t of had this dream vacay without the two of you!

Chef Charlotte and Captain Johnathon,
What an honor to be in your loving hands this week! We would struggle to find all the right words to thank you for what ended up being one of our favorite family holidays, treasured time with our nephew, and some of the best tubing, views, and food! We noticed every detail. All the extra miles, the kindness and patience with Jonny. The way you took our very detailed preferences and brought them to life so beautifully with your own magic touch. That risotto! David even caught a fish!! On a personal note, thank you both for being an integral part of what made this week so special. We all have a lot of affection for you both. This comes with all of our love

Hey guys! Just wanted to send you a quick note and say thanks for having us on board. You really made the whole experience effortless, fun & seriously memorable. We basically got to live like pirates for a week… just with better cocktails and slightly better decision-making. Just kidding, the Soggy Dollar & Willie T got us!! From the sailing to the laughs: everything in between, it was over the top! We enjoyed Anegada, mote cars, Saba Rock, letting the kids swim with tarpon, hiking, Norman Island, jumping Willie T’s, SO FUN. But most of all, meeting you guys & creating a friendship that will last forever. The best ships are friendships! Til next time!

We embarked as a family of 4 and disembarked with 2 new lifelong friends. From the excursions we had to the conversations around the table, our voyage was unforgettable. Our hearts and our tummies are full and we cannot wait to meet again,

Our voyage was certainly long and full, deepening friendships and making memories. We’re glad you’re in our hearts forever! K&E

Charlotte and Jonathan! Thank you for a fun filled week of adventure. The food by Chef Charlotte was not only amazing, but each meal was a celebration with stories shared and lots of laughter. Chef Charlotte catered to all our needs! Captain JT broughtt us to all the perfect spots with confident sailing and maneuvering across the BVI. Highlights included the bubbly pool at Jost Van Dyke, chilling on Guana Island, Painkillers at the Soggy Dollar, the Bitter End, an incredible sail to Anegada where we jeeped and snorkeled, a beautiful lunch spot in Road Town Harbor, with a jump from Willy T’s to follow, and our final day of snorkeling. Thank you for all the magic, laughter, and memories that we will never forget. D&G

Jonathan and Charlotte,
Thank you for what was truly the trip of a lifetime. We have been so anxious to come back to the BVI after staying at the Bitter End, and you topped that experience. We can see your care and dedication to your passengers, and it is truly extraordinary. Thank you for al the special meals.. truly spoiled and loved every minute of it. You are wonderful hosts. We loved our trip. The experience was even more than we imagined. Until next time. J&C

To the crew,
A heartfelt thank you for making this experience simply unforgettable. With your professionalism, care, and passion, you turned every moment on board into something truly special.
We will carry with us not only the memories of the places we visited by above all the memory of your warmth and your outstanding work.
With gratitude and appreciation.

This was our second time sailing the BVIs aboard the beautiful catamaran, Ithaka, and once again, it exceeded all expectations. From the moment we stepped on board, we felt right at home. The boat is incredibly comfortable, impeccably maintained, and fully stocked with all the amenities you could need for a relaxing yet adventurous getaway.

The captain and chef were outstanding—professional, warm, and truly made the experience special. The meals were delicious and thoughtfully prepared, and the itinerary was perfectly balanced. We had just the right amount of downtime to relax and soak in the stunning surroundings, mixed with plenty of adventure to keep things exciting.

Every stop felt carefully curated, and the whole trip was seamless from start to finish. We’re already dreaming about our next escape aboard Ithaka.

– Matt & Hayley Worstell

Just returned from an EPIC 6-day charter in the BVI aboard Ithaka. The captain aboard was fantastic, friendly and attentive to all passengers needs/requests. We smoothly sailed to the best locations and anchored in calm waters for peaceful nights aboard ship. The chef was next level providing meals with phenomenal flavors – no snacking was ever needed. She too was friendly and attentive to all passengers needs/requests and had everyone’s coffee orders down after the first day :).

The catamaran itself is stunning and spacious. There is plenty of storage space for your belongings and deck space to hang out and not feel crowded. Every last detail has been thought of onboard from nice linens in the rooms, games when you need relief from the sun, different table linens for each meal, an outdoor shower for a quick rinse, snorkel and paddle board gear for entertainment at your destinations or when at anchor. The underboat lights were awesome at night and allowed for incredible views into the water to see the ocean life.

Too many positives to list them all! Would definitely book again!!

Nicole

We had an amazing trip on board Ithaka in the Virgin Islands. The boat is in phenomenal shape, the beds were very comfortable, and the amenities on the boat were top tier.

The captain and the chef on board took great care of us for the entire trip. It was hard to pick a favorite meal because they were all incredible!

Our group will definitely be back on board Ithaka again in the future. It was the best way to truly experience everything the Virgin Islands has to offer. – Cody

We had an AMAZING trip on board the Ithaka. Captain Nate was very accommodating and professional but also a lot of fun to be around. He graciously answered everyone’s questions about the Ithaka, sailing in general, other boats on the water, and the area. He did all of that while also occasionally playing bartender and creating fantastic island inspired rum drinks for us. Our chef, Makayla, was also fantastic. The meals were phenomenal and inspired. We all jokingly observed on the last day that we hadn’t eaten any of the snacks on board because the meals were not only excellent but they were perfectly timed and portioned to fuel all of our adventures. We ate one meal on shore and I truly wish we hadn’t. The Ithaka itself is absolutely luxurious and accommodated all 8 of us travelers very well. I was a bit apprehensive about being on a boat with 8 people and feeling like we were on top of each other. The layout of the Ithaka was perfect. It allowed everyone to spread out and have space to do whatever the individual wanted to do. If a few of us were talking and listening to music on the top deck and someone wanted a quieter place to read a book it was no issue. This was the first sailing trip I have ever been on but it certainly will not be the last. I look forward to booking the Ithaka next year for another trip and continuing to explore the Virgin Islands.

Clay and Jill,
Amazing time on your boat! Loved meeting you and sharing time with you. We will always remember this wonderful week – Jill you are beyond words, one of a kind. Thank you for the accommodations with my “GF” diet – Hope we cross paths again. Loved the food, meals were awesome! – E&M

Thank you for an amazing week! Everything exceeded our expectations…the sailing, the food, drinks, ports, excursions. We hope to see you sometime in the future whether in the islands or New England. Your skill and thoughtfulness and care are second to none. Loved every minute aboard with you! – C&M

Captain Clayton & Chef Jill were fantastic the entire week. We felt extremely safe with our captain running the boat, and both Clayton & Jill spent time with us in the water snorkeling, which was fun and helpful. They know the BVI very well and gave us excellent options throughout our trip and brought us to many great places. They were always available to meet any & all of our needs, yet we were completely able to relax on our own. The guest cabins were quite comfortable. The master suite was great. The bedding was excellent, very clean & comfortable. Ventilation was excellent, the AC was run all night each evening and sleeping conditions were great. Plenty of storage. Chef Jill was fantastic. All our meals were prepared with great care and exquisite tastes! She followed our preferences and checked in with us regularly.

Clay and Jill,

Thank you for an awesome adventure! Everything was truly exceptional. The food and presentation was outstanding, totally beyond expectations. The best reward was learning about your life. Thank you for the friendship. – M&M

Family Highlights:
– Captain Clayton!!
– Turtles… and more turtles
– Snorkeling – salt pond & ship wreck
– Nap 1… Nap 2… Nap 3…
– Sunsets with our family
– Nightly card games
– Sailing the beautiful seas
– Family book club time
– “Most relaxed & best rested EVER” – whole family

This was a magical and unforgettable week!!

This was our 5th Caribbean charter and we think it was the best one! Thank you for mapping out such a great journey through the islands. We loved the snorkeling, kayaking, and birding. You both made it the perfect holiday! Captain Clayton & Briley were the perfect hosts – you absolutely catered (and anticipated) all our needs. The bays that we moored in were perfect for snorkeling, kayaking, swimming and relaxing (and eating and drinking and singing…) Thank you so much – we felt safe at all times and you showed us all the best parts of these islands. We loved the taco place and enjoyed the “floating band.” Briley – food was amazing – and you catered to all our “food whims.” That was special. We wish you continued amazing adventures. Only with you would captain (and cook) our next charter!!

And Captain – thank you for sharing your music and adventures with us. And Briley – I SO appreciate the extra efforts to make things diary-free for me- so special! We hope to see you again along the way!

We are so thankful to have ended up on a boat with Captain Clayton and Chef Briley this week! You both were AWESOME. Thanks for taking us to the best places, getting the kayak, sharing information, keeping us safe… Thanks for letting us share in your rummi kube game 🙂 Briley, AMAZING food! I hope my family can adjust to my cooking again when we get home. You’re so creative and talented.

We’ve loved snorkeling, tectite, hiking, and sailing. We’ve also enjoyed hearing about your adventures around the world – and we’re glad that you were part of our adventures in St. John.

Wishing you all the best in the days to come.

We have enjoyed our first family trip on the boat so much. We are so grateful for how well you have taken care of the boat and treated it like your own. We could not have chosen and more thoughtful crew for Ithaka’s maiden year. Everything you have done to get her ready to sail and have guests as been amazing.

My favorite part of the trip is always the planning. Thank you for taking the time to talk out all our plans and timelines. We had such a smooth trip. We will always remember my husband’s 46th birthday as the first year we sailed on Ithaka!

Thank you to Briley for all the planning, shopping, prepping and cooking double meals for the kids and adults. Everything was wonderful!

Captain Clayton & Briley –

Thank you for a fabulous vacation! This is a trip that our family has talked about for years and now that we have taken the trip, it will be one that we talk about for years to come!

From swimming with sea turtles to snorkeling the Tektite siko, it was all wonderful! Thank you for taking us free diving, Clayton, we loved every minute of it. The kids also loved surfing behind the dinghy and all the time spent out on the water.

Thank you for all of the wonderful food, Briley! Thank you also for the breakfast accommodations for the sleepy teens! Good luck to both of you as you continue your travels.

Five star Captain. Feel very secure the whole trip. There were 4 adolescents that got along with the crew thanks to Clay and Briley. Planning every day activities was real easy with them. Saw some spectacular sandy beaches, amazing sunsets and great spots for snorkeling and swimming. Briley’s peanut butter pie was the highlight of he dining experience. God blessed them forever. Highly recommended, the whole group were all so relaxed and felt at ease.

Clay and Jill –
Amazing time on your boat! Love meeting you and sharing time with you! We will always remember this wonderful week – Jill you are beyond words – one of a kind. Thank you for the special accommodations with our gluten-free diet. Hope we cross paths again. Loved the food – meals were awesome!

Clay and Jill –

Thank you for an amazing week! Everything exceeded our expectations… the sailing, food, drinks, ports, excursions. We hope to see you sometime in the future whether in the islands or New England. Your skill and thoughtfulness and care, are second to none. Love every minute aboard with you!

Clayton and Jill,

Thank you for an awesome adventure. Everything was truly exceptional. The food and presentation was outstanding, totally beyond expectations. The best reward was learning about your life adventures. Thank you for the friendship.

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“What an amazing trip! Jason & Jennifer are awesome and took great care of us, taking us to the most beautiful beaches, great snorkeling spots and teaching us a little bit of history along the way.. Jennifer kept us well fed with her delicious food and Jason with his smooth margaritas! We can’t wait to come back!” ~Jerry & Ellen Martinez

“We had such an incredible vacation. There is nothing like waking up and going to sleep to the ocean breeze and lull of the waves. Jennifer and Jason are amazing hosts. We were fed well~ delicious gourmet meals, refreshing drinks and beautiful beaches! We shared lots of laughter and great music! We’ll be back!” ~ Wendy & David Gibson

“Jason & Jennifer- Super time, exceeded expectation. We were family for the day!”
~Phil C

“Loved our week on Ithaka! Thank you Captain Ron (Jason) & Jennifer!! From sunset Paddleboarding to snorkeling with reef sharks, nurse sharks, and every kind of fish, it was a perfect seven days! Can’t wait to get back to the beautiful USVI!” ~The Gardner’s

“Amazing time on the boat! Snorkeling was fun! We saw a turtle 🙂 Captain Jason & Jennifer are great hosts, very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for making this day so fun and relaxing. ❤️”
~Natalia, Boston 2023

I wanted to thank you for putting together a great crew for our charter. We had the trip of a lifetime.
Jennifer is a real professional. She put together 5 star meals, that our family is still raving about!
She has a great personality to entertain people, and treated us like royalty!
Jason went above and beyond making sure we were comfortable and also entertained! He made sure to bring us to the best snorkeling spots. His talent as a bar tender also was much appreciated! 😊
Jason and Jennifer worked well together and we would highly recommend them to anyone!! It was a trip of a life time!!

Thanks for everything,

Mike Dietz

Thank you so much for a wonderful week sailing the islands! This was our first trip and we had such a wonderful time that we will most definitely do again!

The pinnacle of the trip was the romantic evening finalized on the last night – You pulled together a giant event to celebrate our friendship! Memories – what a great time!

From tricky challenges to snorkeling to dance parties on the fly deck, this will be a vacation to remember!

Captain Paul and Chef Briley,

Wow! What an amazing week! This was the best trip ever! Thanks for creating so many for special memories for us – unique stops, morning runs, delicious meals, beautiful sails, festive cocktails, unforgettable sunset views, a romantic happy hour on the beach, and so much more. This was a trip we will treasure forever!

Captain Paul and Chef Briley,

Thank you for an amazing week! I just wish I could celebrate my 50th birthday every year 🙂 Your attentiveness to every detail, your willingness to help with a party and the beach ‘tin cup’ night are so appreciated. Thank you for everything you did to make this trip with friends so special!