My husband and I, along with 3 other couples just finished our week aboard the Sea of Love. My intention is to write a fair and honest review about our experience. First, I’d like to talk about the boat…. The accommodations aboard the Sea of Love were exactly what we were expecting. The 4 main cabins each had their own bathroom. The pictures clearly represented what the sleeping berths looked like. One of our friends is 6’9” tall and he had no problem sleeping :-) There is limited “hanging out” areas… you are either sitting around the table in the stern or on the bench and hammock on the bow. The bow was the perfect spot for stargazing in the evenings! The food… Carol is an amazing cook and hostess. She goes out of her way to do her best to accommodate everyone’s unique preferences. We promise you will not be hungry. We also had plenty of ice, drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic in a variety of choices. I brought my own hydration powder to add to the water as the hot Caribbean sun can lead to dehydration if you are not careful. The boat had water bottles for everyone to use. I brought my own HydroFlask. I recommend this as the ones on board are not the stainless steel insulated type. The activities… The boat comes provisioned with snorkeling gear, paddle boards, float noodles, a kayak, and games. We took advantage of all of these. The Sailing… Joe and Carol have a plethora of local knowledge. They knew all the best spots to take us to! What would have been helpful… I wish we would have gotten a more thorough orientation to the boat. We had an issue with running out of water on the last night. I believe this could have been prevented with a little education about water conservation, especially with showering. Final Thoughts… I believe it is important to consider the personalities of the people you may be inviting to join you. You are sharing a very small space and negative energy can definitely impact the vibe onboard. I strongly encourage you to interview Carol and Joe before you book to make sure your personalities jive with theirs. Joe and Carol have been doing this for a long time and especially Joe had some specific ideas about how things should be done. We learned about these ideas when we were doing it “wrong” and at times his corrections made some of us uncomfortable. Also, there was a suggested 10-20% tip at the end of the trip so keep this in mind as you are working on your budget.

Chartering with Joe and Carol over a larger commercial company was by far the right decision for me and my family. Their years of experience leads to the stops at best areas all over the islands. They have a knowledgeable and vested interest in creating an exciting but safe, relaxing experience. Carol goes above all expectations in her seemingly tireless service of her meals and refreshments

Excellent time aboard the Sea of Love! Joe provided an itinerary that covered all of the locations we wanted to see within the time frame and weather conditions. Carol is an excellent cook and host. We always had access to a large cooler for drinks and a basket of snacks. We were never hungry or thirsty. There was a little miscommunication on our arrival on the ferry from Saint Thomas and their location for the start of the trip, but they had arranged transportation from dock to dock and it was all OK. I wish the extra fees like the cruising permit ($4 per person per day) were included or disclosed in the listing. Also, the indoor salon is their living space so plan on sleeping in your cabin, eating at the covered, outdoor salon and relaxing on the forward seating on the bridge deck or trampolines. That is-if you're not in the water! They provide snorkel gear and ample dinghy rides to shore if you like. They request and provide plenty of information ahead of time. The Preference Sheet helps them provide a great experience for you and the FAQ's help you know what to expect. We had an active but relaxing time! Thank you Joe and Carol!

We booked the boat with Carol and Joe for 7 days, and loved every minute of it! Carol took great care of us and the sailing was excellent. The boat is a little older and it is their home, so don’t expect a pristine charter yacht. However, there are still plenty of luxuries, including some we didn’t expect- like wifi, electric toilets and hot showers! There was plenty of room for the 4 of us to move about, gather, chill, etc. The best part about booking with Carol and Joe is that they have a ton of local knowledge and willingness to work with you on a flexible itinerary to meet all your wishes! They took us to all the best spots and got us in everywhere before the crowds. They worked hard to make us happy, entertained and comfortable. An awesome adventure in the BVI!