Video Tour

Watch onboard.

Cabins & Layout

Twelve guests, Six cabins.

Max Guests12

Total Cabins6

King Cabins6

Queen Cabins0

Showers0

Heads0

Electric Heads0

Features & Amenities

Comfort, water sports & diving.

Comfort & Entertainment

Jacuzzi Yes
Kids Okay Inquire
iPod / Device Hookups No
Salon Stereo No
Board Games No
BBQ No
Special Diets Inquire
Kosher Inquire
Crew Smokes Inquire

Water Sports

Dinghy Yes · 1
Wakeboard No
Towable Tube No
Snorkel Gear Yes (1)
Stand-Up Paddleboards 2
Knee Board No
Underwater Camera No
Kayak No
Floating Mats No
Jetskis No

Diving

Scuba No
Air Compressor No
Tanks No
BCs No
Regulators No
Dive Lights No

Toys & Gear Onboard

Tenders and Toys List:
32′ Intrepid (327 Center Console) (seats 12 Guests & 2-3 Crew)
17′ Walker Bay (525 Inflatable Tender) (seats 10 Guests & 1 Crew)
4x Seadoo GTI 130 SE Jet Skis (Only 2 Jet Skis will be available for the Caribbean season)
4x Seabob F5
1x Lift eFoil V4
2x Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards
1x Inflatable FunAir Slide – Sundeck
1x Inflatable FunAir – Rockwall
Beach Setup, Umbrellas, 12x Chairs, Tables
Beach Toys
Snorkel Gear, Masks, Various Fins
Floating Noodles/Mats
Fishing Equipment:
4x trolling rods and reals
4x coffee grinders / spinning reel
Intrepid has out riggers onboard
A wide variety of lures along with frozen ballyhoo

The Crew

Meet the team behind NO BAD IDEAS.

Rotational Captain

Karel du Toit

Karel grew up as one of three siblings in the coastal town of Durbanville, north of Cape Town, South Africa. He spent many holidays on the ocean, fishing and diving along the cold Benguela Coast. In his early years he attended an agricultural boarding school and represented South Africa in horse jousting. At 22 y.o., he felt a strong calling to leave South Africa and pursue a formal yachting career, that started in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It made the most sense to him, given his love and familiarity of water.

He’s been involved in chartering since then and worked on yachts including: M/Y SYCARA (Deckhand), M/Y AMORAZUR II (Deckhand), M/Y LA DOLCE VITA (Mate), M/Y SWEET ESCAPE (Mate), M/Y WAKU (1st Officer), M/Y VAIVEN (Captain), M/Y KAOS (Captain), M/Y BAD ROMANCE IV (Captain), M/Y BAD ROMANCE V (Captain) and currently onboard M/Y NO BAD IDEAS as a rotational Captain.

As a Captain he is know to have a stable personality and strong leadership capabilities, such as making clear headed decisions under pressure, staying calm and making sure his team stays focused and confident. He’s also skilled at foreseeing needs, organizing complex operations and always finding a way to make things happen quickly and reliably. He believes maintaining a good work environment where crew can thrive individually is the root where the most successful charters develop. Karel loves deep sea trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, free diving, spearfishing, and rigging, which makes him the ideal guide for guests wanting an unforgettable fishing experience.

Over the years he navigated through the Americas, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, but his favorite charter destination is the Bahamas & British Virgin Islands, because of the natural beauty and privacy.

His favorite place on earth is Africa, because of the wildlife, the landscapes and the immersive cultural experiences that reset and ground you in a way that a few other places can. He would like to one day return to South Africa.

In his spare time, Captain Karel enjoys golf, fishing, water sports, traveling, staying fit and most of all, spending time with family.

His personal motto is “Love what you do and you will never work a day in your life.”

Rotational Captain

Jonathan Barrett

Jonathan Barrett was born in South Africa and grew up in Durban where he spent most of his youth living aboard his parents’ sport fisher in Durban Harbor. This is where he learned how to sail, surf, skateboard, and wakeboard at a young age, and where his passion for the ocean started.

Passionate about yachting since childhood, he began his professional career in the industry in 2013 as a mate and is now a rotational Captain of M/Y NO BAD IDEAS. He is also working toward his 500GT Masters License at this time.

Captain Jon’s pastimes include golf, playing guitar, discovering new restaurants, and surfing, especially exploring new places with secret surfing spots. Of all the destinations he’s traveled to, the natural beauty of Panama has captured his heart, and he plans to open a surfing camp there when he retires from yachting.

Rotational Chef

Richard "Ricky" Leather

Richard grew up in the outskirts of Manchester, England. He played tennis and rugby on a country level all over England and later went to Austria to train downhill and slalom skiing, he won many awards at a junior and at a senior level.

Before working on charters, he used to be an Investigator for Her Majesty’s Custom and Excise Drug Target Team and an Intelligence Officer for the Serious Organized Crime Agency in the UK.

He says sailing is in his blood as his grandfather and father were both seafarers. His own journey with yachting began when he sailed around the Scottish Isles in 1998 and later in 2011 when he joined a cruise ship as a CDP. Since then he’s worked on various charters based in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, such as M/Y LADY SOPHIA, M/Y BLUE MAGIC, M/Y LIFE SAGA, M/Y CALLIOPE, M/Y MILESTONE, M/Y OMAHA and currently on M/Y NO BAD IDEAS.

He’s sailed all over the world and seen beautiful and interesting places, but his favorites are Costa Rica and Turkey. His wish is to cruise to Alaska.

He prepares healthy, nutritious and tasty food, and especially loves to cook Asian and Mediterranean cooking and can accommodate all dietary requirements. As part of the crew he strongly believes in teamwork makes the dreamwork and leaving egos behind.

Outside of yachting he enjoys anything to do with sports, but specifically playing football, skiing, scuba diving, riding motorbikes, playing the drums, guitar, saxophone and being with his family.

His personal motto is “Where there is a will, there is a way.”

Rotational Chef

Tzu-Liang "Jay" Kao

Born in Taipei and raised in South Africa, Jay brings an international perspective and dynamic culinary flair to every meal he creates. His culinary journey began at The International Hotel School, where he earned his diploma and gained valuable experience working in various hotel restaurants. Eager to expand his skills and refine his craft, Jay joined the yachting industry in 2011, drawn by the opportunity to explore diverse cuisines and cultures.

Jay’s greatest strength lies in his ability to perform under pressure while maintaining calm and focus. He believes strong communication is the key to delivering a seamless, high-end experience for guests and aims for his dishes to be the highlight of every charter. His modern international approach means no two menus are the same: from fine dining to themed dinners, he tailors every meal to guest preferences and requests. Over the years, he has executed everything from gluten-free and vegan menus to themed nights inspired by Mexican, Greek, and Asian cuisines.

As Jay puts it, a yacht chef should be a “jack of all trades, master of none,” capable of creating exceptional dishes across many culinary styles to satisfy a wide variety of tastes.

When he’s not in the galley, Jay enjoys relaxing on the beach, hiking, scuba diving, and skydiving. He loves traveling to new countries and discovering local flavors to help fuel his inspiration.

Chief Stewardess

Robyn "Robs" Forte

Robyn grew up with two younger brothers in Swaziland and a very close knit family. She loved to get involved with everything possible – horse riding, gymnastics, judo, swimming, art, hockey, dancing and she partook in a charity club “Save the rhino”, which involved raising funds to save the rhinos from poaching. She graduated high school on the 10% in the country in academics.

Her plan was to be an architect, but after a gap year in 2022, spent yachting, she completely fell in love with the industry and her passion only grew stronger since. Robyn adores what she does, especially taking care of people and making them happy – for her it’s more of a passion rather than just a job.

Best charter destination she’s been to is Turkey, as it’s filled with culture and breathtaking views, but her personal favorite place is still her home, South Africa – “From the beach to the bush, there’s just nothing quite like it.”

Robyn’s goal is to become a purser and to contribute to the yachting industry in whatever way she can. As a stewardess she tries to do everything with a purpose and a 110%. She prepares little surprises for guest to make them feel special and for their charter to standout.

In her free time, she spend time doing water color paintings, yoga and tries to learn many new things – currently she’s teaching herself how to play the piano.

Her personal motto is “If there’s no team in teamwork, then it’s just work.”

Mate

Dylan "Duck" Wells

Dylan grew up with his sister and brother in the close-knit beach town of Umdloti, South Africa. From a young age, he led an active outdoor lifestyle, participating in rugby, tennis, golf, squash, water polo, running, and surfing. He was named Player of the Season in both rugby and water polo.

Before entering the yachting industry, Dylan worked in his family business, Gerald Wells Hair, a well-established company with 26 stores across South Africa. His yachting journey began as a gap year in 2014, initially as a way to travel after studying – he fell in love with it and came back to it later in life.

Dylan has had over four years of experience working on charter yachts, including M/Y RADIANT, M/Y QUEEN MIRI, M/Y AL RAYA, M/Y OCTOPUS, M/Y TRIPLE SEVEN and is currently onboard as a Mate on M/Y NO BAD IDEAS. His greatest strengths lie in his extensive knowledge of yachting operations and a strong understanding of exterior roles. Dylan places high importance on ensuring guests have a fun, safe, and memorable experience – a trip where they really want to come back.

He’s experienced cruising to places like Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Panama, the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Jordan, Israel, Oman, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Antarctica, which stands out as his favorite destination, a place he believes must be experienced firsthand to truly be understood. But most of all he loves home South Africa, because his family and best friends are there!

In his free time, Dylan enjoys surfing, paddle sports, water sports, golfing, carpentry, painting, and staying actively involved in different projects. He is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and is able to teach a wide range of skills.

His personal motto in life is “Tomorrow’s not promised to you.”

Stewardess Masseuse

Babette Jansen Van Rensburg

Babette grew up on a farm in South Africa with her younger sister, enjoying a very active childhood. From a young age, she developed a love for theatre, horse riding, and music. In her early teens, she won several swimming and violin awards, reflecting her dedication and discipline across both sport and the arts.

Prior to entering the yachting industry, Babette worked as a Designer specializing in UX and media, with experience in digital marketing and sales. She began her yachting career in 2024, spending three months onboard a sailing yacht. Although she briefly returned to marketing afterward, she deeply missed the lifestyle, travel, and hands-on nature of working closely with people. She realized that she gains energy from being of service, creating meaningful experiences for guests, and contributing to a team within a dynamic environment. This insight led her to fully pursue a career in yachting.

Babette currently works onboard M/Y NO BAD IDEAS as a Stewardess and Masseuse. Her role includes delivering high-level guest service, maintaining impeccable interior standards, and providing professional massage treatments to enhance the overall guest experience. Her intention is for guests to feel completely relaxed, well cared for, and able to fully switch off, leaving refreshed, rejuvenated, and having experienced exceptional, heartfelt service.

Within the yachting industry, Babette aims to continue developing her career as a Stewardess and Masseuse, with a strong focus on wellness, bodywork, and exceptional guest care. She is committed to deepening her skills in massage and therapeutic practices, creating meaningful and restorative experiences for guests through her touch and presence.

Outside of yachting, Babette aspires to build a long-term career in holistic wellness, focusing on helping people release stress and emotional tension through massage and healing. Her long-term goal is to work in retreats or private wellness settings, supporting others on their healing journeys.

In her personal life, Babette enjoys swimming, hiking, yoga, and breathwork.

Her life motto is “Have faith, not fear.”

Second Stewardess

Sophie Von Ruben

Sophie was born in a small lakeside town in Poland to a Polish mother and South African father, and grew up with her younger sister in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. From a young age, she was exposed to travel and different cultures due to her father’s work with the United Nations.

Before entering yachting, Sophie completed her university studies while working part-time in various roles, including at a cycling apparel store, a boutique winery in Stellenbosch waitressing, and briefly interning at the Franschhoek Huguenot Memorial Museum. Although she initially considered a career in tourism or museums, she soon realized it was not the right fit.

Sophie began her yachting career at the end of 2023. Her first position was onboard a private motor yacht. She is currently the Second Stew onboard M/Y NO BAD IDEAS, her second yacht and first charter vessel. She wants charter guests to step out of their comfort zones, away from their phones or televisions, and truly experience what it is like to see the world from the water, as yacht crew are privileged to do every day – swimming, diving, and exploring, while creating unforgettable memories and meaningful connections, whether with their friends or even the crew. She would eventually like to become a Chief Stew and work onboard an explorer yacht.

Sophie has cruised Turkey, the Red Sea, Dubai, Mombasa, Zanzibar, Eastern Madagascar, Seychelles, Caribbean and Bahamas. Seychelles remains her favorite destination, where she learned to scuba dive and experienced untouched marine life.

Outside of yachting, she would love to buy properties in various locations and restore them into something special, creating places scattered around the world to enjoy. Otherwise, as clichéd as it may sound, all she truly wants is to be happy.

She enjoys exploring, snorkeling, and horse riding, anything active or educational. She loves museums and always tries to visit one wherever she is. Travelling is another great passion of hers, and she hopes to one day visit all seven modern wonders of the world. Immersing herself in other cultures- eating their food, learning their histories, and attempting to speak their language is something she finds truly special and holds very dear.

Her life motto is: “It’s a good day to have a great day.”

Bosun

Zach Ruffels

Zachary grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, surrounded by beautiful beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes that he proudly calls home. At the age of five, he moved to Germany for three years before returning to Cape Town, where he was raised alongside his older brother, younger brother, and sister. He spent much of his time outdoors building forts, catching lizards and snakes, and dreaming of becoming like Steve Irwin. During his school years, he was a competitive swimmer who broke long-standing school records and also played rugby for his school’s first team.

Before entering the yachting industry, Zac was a business owner, running his own horticultural store. While business taught him discipline and responsibility, his passion for the sea was always present, inspired by his father’s service in the navy and a lifelong interest in working on boats.

He began his yachting career in 2023 and is currently a Bosun onboard M/Y NO BAD IDEAS, where over the past two years he has cruised extensively throughout the Bahamas and the Caribbean, gaining amazing experience and knowledge of the region to share with guests.

Zachary is known for his strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to learn quickly. His warm, friendly personality, patience, and energetic demeanor make him a positive presence onboard, and he takes pride in ensuring guests enjoy a fulfilling experience and leave with unforgettable memories.

Zac’s long-term goal is to become a Captain and eventually run his own successful program. Outside of yachting, he hopes to one day own his own business again and enjoy a balanced, happy retirement.

In his personal life, Zac enjoys staying active and outdoors, spending time at the gym, swimming, and hiking. He values time with family and often builds cars with his father.

His life motto is: “Mind over matter.”

Location

Where she sails.

Base Port

2025: Bahamas - based at Atlantis Marinas No delivery fees for Nassau - Nassau Jan 15, 2026 - based in BVIs/St.Martin, USVI, Leewards NO DAY CHARTERS

Summer Base

Nassau · Bahamas

Summer Area

Bahamas, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)

Winter Area

Bahamas

Preferred Pickups

Nassau, Bahamas

Client Feedback

In their words.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

July 29 to August 6, 2026

Guest One:

Thank you for such a special trip..It was a memory for life for X.

Guest Two:

From the moment we stepped on No Bad Ideas we have been pampered, enjoyed the sea, and the crew has been amazing. We have been in the moment enjoying every minute. The yacht is beautiful and perfect but honestly the crew made everything magical…They were attentive, smiling every moment and very safety oriented. Wonderful experience of a lifetime. Thank you to the X’s for this wonderful experience. ❤︎

Guest Three:

Cannot say enough amazing things. You guys made our incredible vacation 100x better. Thank you for your warmth, hospitality, professionalism, and kindness. Best. Trip. Ever.

Guest Four:

At a complete loss for words. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the most incredible unforgettable trip. You are all the most wonderful people who bring so much light in such different ways. You all feel like family. And for helping with the most unforgettable people, I am forever in debt. Overflowing with joy and gratification. Thank you all so much!! Until next year!

Guest Five:

To the most incredible and gorgeous crew: Keely, Babette, Winene, Craig, Zac, Max, Divan, you seriously all glow from the inside…you are radiant & your attention to detail was above and beyond our expectations.

There simply aren’t enough words to express how grateful we are for each of you. What could have been an amazing vacation became a once-in-a-lifetime experience because of your kindness, talent, humor, and radiant hearts. ❤︎

To our Captain John – thank you for navigating us safely through the seas with such calm confidence and keeping us afloat with your trusty yellow eno Yeti. Because of your skills we were able to trust and enjoy every moment + even with a wet bed. In your kindness you even offered up your bed. 🙂

Chef Jay you spoiled us beyond belief. Every meal was a masterpiece…filet that melted in your mouth, lamb that scored a 12/10, chimichuri we could eat on everything, pasta piccata, chicken, tacos, salads, breakfast and chocolate chip cookies on national chocolate chip cookie day 🙂 Every bite as memorable as the views around us.

And to the entire crew…you are pure magic – from morning to night catering to our every need. From dancing , the hilarious outfit changes, the beautiful cocktails – each one as pretty as the sea. You didn’t serve us…you became the biggest part of our memory.

The highlight reel you made is something we’ll treasure forever. We’ve already watched it over and over smiling every time. It beautifully captured the adventure, friendship, bloopers and most of all family of this unforgettable week. And then there’s the slide…the one that literally took our breath away, the laughs will echo in my head for years to come.

This wasn’t just a charter, it was an experience we’ll carry with us and they will never be recreated, and for that, we are forever grateful. ❤︎ And if all that’s not enough you somehow managed to pull off the quickest engagement set up in history. Creating pure magic in record time, so Y could deliver me gold metal with of course the diamond. ❤︎

Throughout the organized chaos you made it look effortless. It was all of you who made the magic happen. Thank you for your hard work, your generosity, your incredible spirit, and making us feel like family. You are an extraordinary crew and we will never forget you.❤︎

With heartfelt gratitude, until we meet again…

Finally, thank you for letting us rename this incredible yacht: Nar Bad Ideas ❤︎

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

July 13 to 20, 2026

Broker Feedback:

I spoke with the group on Wednesday and they raved about the charter. Of course the yacht is fantastic but they said the crew were outstanding.

X, the primary unfortunately injured his leg the day before the trip so he wasn’t able to do all of the activities he had planned but even with his limitations he had a wonderful time and his group had an amazing time.

Thank you so much for everything. I’m sure he will be booking again next year around the same time.

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

May 16 to 25, 2026

Broker Feedback:

Having now booked several charters onboard NO BAD IDEAS, I can confidently say that this program never disappoints. Every single experience has exceeded expectations, and what truly makes NBI stand out is how perfectly the entire program aligns with the vision guests have when chartering at this level.

From the moment guests step onboard, there is a genuine sense of harmony among the crew. The teamwork, professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail are evident in every aspect of the experience. It is not always the case to find a crew that works together so seamlessly while still making every guest feel individually cared for and special.

The chef is simply magnificent. Every meal is not only beautifully presented, but thoughtfully curated and consistently memorable. My clients could not stop talking about the food long after the charter ended.

Most importantly, the emotional impact this yacht and crew leave on guests is something truly special. My clients returned absolutely thrilled, already speaking about planning next year’s trip before this one had even settled in. Their daughter, X, was so touched by the experience that she wrote a heartfelt letter to the crew and left the yacht in tears saying goodbye. To me, that says everything about the kind of atmosphere and memories the NO BAD IDEAS program creates.

This is not just a charter, it is an experience that stays with people long after they disembark, and I will continue recommending NO BAD IDEAS with complete confidence.

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

April 27 to May 4, 2026

Guest One:

NBI Crew – Thank you for the endless list of things you did to not only make our week special, but the added, unexpected way you all made us feel like VIPs.

There are way too many examples of this, but Babette’s messages were incredible, Robin was the glue of the operation, always willing to help with the best smile, Megan filing in at the last minute and bringing a young, fun, perks to the evenings, and the guys who worked their butts off behind the scenes, putting up with all the hard work to keep us entertained, Jay’s AMAZING culinary skills, and Captain Karel’s talent at keeping the whole lot (the crew, the boat, the passengers) happy, informed, and smooth sailing in every detailed way.

This trip was bigger + better than can ever be imagined.

Thank you to all.

*Oh and Dylan’s video was awesome! That takes time + talent. So appreciated!!

Guest Two:

Captain Karel and Crew.

Thank you for an incredible week! Thank you for being so professional at your jobs and all the entertainment you gave us daily.

Everyone went above and beyond to make this a once in a lifetime trip for us and everyone onboard. This week is one we will never forget and will NEVER be able to top.

Thank you all, Love!

Guest Three:

OMGOODNES! Almost no words as this trip completely exceeded our expectations.

Chef Jay made amazing meals, the entire crew took such good care of us and each, and each personality made for so so so much fun! We got attached to each of them. ❤︎

The fun and beauty and things to do was over the top! Lastly, the wedding could not have been more special and emotional – a lot of work went into that.

Much much love to this Boat and Crew + Captain.

Guest Four:

What a fantastic crew!

Thank you for all your hard work. We had a blast – as trip of a lifetime. We hope to see you all down the road.

Chef Jay – what a fabulous culinary experience you took us trough – brilliant.

Best wishes to all of you – much love!

Guest Five:

Thank you all for making out trip so special. It was beyond our expectations.

The entire crew is so professional and fun. We are looking forward to more adventures on NO BAD IDEAS.

With gratitude and appreciation.

Guest Six:

“A trip of a lifetime“ was had on NO BAD IDEAS this past week. The memories made will be cherished in our marriage for years to come. What started as a birthday celebration with friends turned into a perfect evening for X & I to tie the knot. Our wedding ceremony on the sky deck was amazingly beautiful. The entire crew went over and above to make such a perfect day go as smooth as possible. We have been blessed with great weather & great friends. The limo driver & excursions were a ton of fun. The boat is awesome & extremely comfortable for our party of 12! From the slide, snorkeling, jet skis, hot tub, etc…there was always something to keep us entertained. Captain Karel catered to our wants & desires & went over and above to make sure all of our needs were met. Thank you for making our wedding so special in every way possible.

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

April 16 to 22, 2026

Guest One:

Thank you all for a trip of a lifetime! We will miss you and hope to see you all in Arizona very soon. ♡

Guest Two:

You all are amazing and we are so grateful for such an iconic trip – the water, food, fun, wow!
We hope to see you soon & are so grateful for how above and beyond you went for us! XOX

Guest Three:

To the whole crew who provided us with the best service, the best experiences, and felt like an extension of our family. THANK YOU! You made this trip unforgettable and we so greatly appreciate you all! Please, come visit us in Arizona! Your friend Y

Guest Four:

NO BAD IDEAS Team – your level of service, attention to detail, kindness, and generosity was a blessing to us all. I am going to cherish these memories for the rest of my lifetime, which is a testament to the content of character you all embody. Thank you for helping X and I in a moment of need. We could never be more grateful. Hope to see you again soon! THANK YOU!!! God Bless

Guest Five:

I couldn’t thank you all enough for your incredible service & hospitality. You truly all feel like family. You all are such kind & amazing people! I am so thankful our lives crossed paths. See you in Arizona, Your Friend Z XOXO

Guest Six:

NBI Crew: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This week has been among the most special in my life, and it wouldn’t have been so without your incredible service, fun energy and exceptional personalities. May God bless, your time on this boat, and I hope to meet again someday. Best

Guest Seven:

Thank you all for such an amazing experience. The hospitality that you all showed made us feel so welcome. It was so much fun getting to hear your story and bond with you all. This was truly the trip of a lifetime and it wouldn’t have been possible without every one of you. Smooth sailing ahead, see you all soon!
P.S. Can’t wait for wedding Robs & Ducky!

Guest Eight:

Thank you the the NO BAD IDEAS crew for making our joint Bachelorette trip truly unforgettable! The service, hospitality, smiles and energy truly took this experience to another level. All of the team went above and beyond! We love you guys! Come visit us in Arizona! Love

LOVE, THE Ys

Broker Feedback:

The experience that you and your client had working with the Captain
Jon was fantastic to work with. Super accommodating, professional and organized.

Your clients’ experience with the crew
They absolutely LOVED the crew. They had nothing but good things to say about them.

Favorite thing about the yacht
The young fun crew, the tons of toys, the modern updates.

Chef & cuisine
The client LOVED the chef and his meals. They said every meal they had onboard was AMAZING.

Working with the CA
Ashley is always a pleasure to work with. ❤

Any highlights or “wow” moments from the charter
The entire trip was a memory they would never forget about and reminisce about often.

Whether you’d recommend NO BAD IDEAS for future charter
1000% hoping to get another booking on there myself! Can not recommend this boat enough!

Thank you for an AMAZING trip.

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

January 17 to 24, 2026

Guest One:

My wife and I, along with her friends, spent an absolutely incredible week aboard No Bad Ideas in the British Virgin Islands, and it was truly unforgettable.
The yacht itself is amazing – two hot tubs, a one-of-a-kind firepit that quickly became a favorite gathering spot, and an impressive lineup of water toys, including a slide that brought out everyone’s inner kid. The staterooms were spacious and comfortable, with fantastic beds that made it easy to recharge after full days on the water.

That said, we’ve always believed it’s the crew, not just the boat, that makes a charter exceptional, and the crew of No Bad Ideas was second to none. They were fun, engaging, and incredibly attentive, without ever being intrusive. Easily the best, most enjoyable crew we’ve experienced on a yacht. Their attention to detail was remarkable. They quickly picked up on everyone’s likes and dislikes, even ones that weren’t listed on preference sheets. In one case, a guest mentioned in passing that he didn’t like tomatoes, and from that moment on, every meal and salad for him was tomato-free. That level of awareness and care speaks volumes.

The food and drinks were completely over the top – beautifully prepared, delicious, and perfectly tailored to our group. More importantly, the crew genuinely seemed happy to do whatever we wanted or needed, always with great energy and professionalism. The crew truly made this trip special and memorable. No Bad Ideas delivered an exceptional experience from start to finish, and we can’t recommend it highly enough.

Guest Two:

Good morning!!! I just have to say – this has been such an amazing trip. & the crew – oh my gosh!!! I don’t think we could’ve asked for anyone better (I don’t think there is anyone better honestly!!!). They have all taken such good care of us & we’ve had SOOOO much fun with all of them!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you for hooking us up with them & the boat!! ♡♡♡

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

May 3 to 11, 2025

Dear Captain and Crew,

Thank you for making this fantastic adventure for us! You have taken us to familiar and brave new areas of my favorite place on earth and I so appreciate the commitment all of you had to making this an incredible journey.

I want to thank you for the time and effort you put into making our fantastic race amazing – so much laughter. A special thanks to Ely for making food that I could eat and enjoy. We found every meal to be extraordinary… and to Paul for keeping those hot tubs going and the great tour of the workings of the yacht – you may have been ‘the man behind the curtain’ but we appreciated your interactions with us (most engineers haven’t engaged)… to Bo, Tay, Suné for the exceptional service, the laughter and conversations… to Pete, Jack, Zack for all the set-ups, the banter and making it so easy for us to get around in these crystal blue waters… And to you Captain for the early morning cruising, your flexibility in the itinerary and showing us another side of these gorgeous islands.

But mostly, I want to thank you all for all your smiles and making us feel at home on this awesome yacht.

I hope we did not make too much work for you or cause too much trouble.

It was a pleasure getting to know you and my wish for all of you is that you follow your dreams – and dream big! May life take you on wild and exciting journeys! I speak for all of us in saying we wish you only the best of everything life has to offer!

P.S. I thought about hiding the tip all around the yacht with riddles and clues for you to find it – but I ran out of time.

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

April 10 to 17, 2025

I am delighted to share feedback after having a discussion with Mrs. I’m going to bullet point it as it is easier. We had a long conversation, she was very complimentary of everything:

-We had a great time
-The crew was awesome
-Not one weak leak in the crew, they were all terrific
-Very happy with service
-Chef Ely was incredible, “he really listened to me about what I wanted and it was fabulous “
-It is a beautiful yacht , A+, we loved the refit and the style
-Really enjoyed being anchored in only a few spots and exploring by tender
-Loved all of the adventures, the diving portion was terrific

This is their 6th charter and we talk a lot before and after so please know these are great compliments and feedback, also largest tip yet 😊 and of course I am happy to be an excellent reference anytime. Captain Jon and crew thank you for going above and beyond with the drinks and getting them on board, the treadmill exchange back and forth, etc. Please pass along my sincere thank you to all of the crew please.

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

December 28 to January 4, 2025

Guest One:

What an amazing trip with an amazing staff – you all made it perfectly perfect. Thank you so much!

Guest Two:

Such an amazing trip! Nothing will ever compare to the experience or the crew!

Guest Three:

What a great experience! Everything was perfect! Thank you “NO BAD IDEAS”!

Guest Four:

Could not have asked for a more amazing week – perfect crew and wonderful memories!

Guest Five:

This exceeded every expectation. The crew made this experience exceptional and were so gracious and willing to help us do anything. Re-entry will be difficult.

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

November 26 to 30, 2024

We are home (sadly), and I want to make sure and give you a review on the trip.

It was incredible! Obviously a different trip from Italy as we had the kids vs 6 adult couples. The boat was beautiful and very well laid out. All of the spaces were very comfortable and attractively designed. The tenders and toys were all great, and we used them all extensively. But as I found out in Italy, it’s the crew that makes the trip and that was certainly the case here. Everyone was amazing! Jon, Pete, Zach and Jack were so good, as were Xan, Bo, Suné and Tayla. Chef Warren absolutely killed it with the food…and we ate every single meal on the boat. He even had the girls help him with every dessert. We even got to see Divan a good bit, which is surprising for how little we saw the engineers on Broadwater.

It really was a perfect trip…we cannot come up with anything we would change. I highly recommend this boat and crew for future charters…especially at that price. I think you’ve got a gem of a boat and especially the crew in this one.

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

October 4 to 8, 2024

Guest one:

Thank you for all the attention, you are the best crew. I personally had a great time and lots of thanks to you all!

Guest two:

Thank you so much for everything, you guys were what made it so special.

Guest three:

Thank you very much for everything, you are incredible people, I will miss you. I hope to see you later.

Guest four:

Nothing to say except a big thank you! Amazing what an incredible experience you offer to your clients. Best birthday ever.

Guest

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Tzu-Liang "Jay" Kao

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