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Conch Charters Ltd (Tortola)
Rating
9
Submission date:
2/4/07 | Charter
date: May 2006
Submitted by: Samuel | From: United States
Type of sailor: Experienced skipper (1-5 years) | Age: 51 - 60
Submitted by: Samuel | From: United States
Type of sailor: Experienced skipper (1-5 years) | Age: 51 - 60
Would repeat with them
Went with Conch for a week-long charter on the advice of several bulletin boards. We had an awesome time, would highly recommend this company to anyone who cares about their pocketbook.
We will definately go back again.
We will definately go back again.
Tortola Marine Management (San Pedro)
Rating
2
Submission date:
7/13/09 | Charter
date: March 2009
Submitted by: Shannon | From: United States
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 61 - 70
Submitted by: Shannon | From: United States
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 61 - 70
Charterer beware
As of January 2009 TMM does not support the Placentia base. Our plans were to sail out of San Pedro, spend a week sailing to Placentia, swapping out crews and sailing back to San Pedro after reprovisioning in Placentia. I was asked to dive the boat during the checkout at the start of the charter and found an 8" crack in the keel/hull joint from the leading edge back and another from the trailing edge forward. The boat was equipped with a genset, A/C, TV, and DVD. The A/C was inoperable in the starboard hull, the TV/DVD never worked, and the refrigerator and freezer were both powered by the genset. While in Placentia the genset stopped working and we were informed that one of the captains was flying down the next day and would look into what was wrong after he checked in a boat returning from charter on Sunday. This was totally unacceptable and they finally contacted their old Placentia mechanic and he came out to the boat after he got off from work that night. He quickly diagnosed the problem (water pump impeller) and had it running in about an hour. I found out later that TMM at that time had no on staff mechanics. The lower level staff was very helpful as far as they could be but upper level management seemed out of touch and not interested. Most distressing was the fact that when I was emailed a customer satisfaction form and related all the problems associated with this charter there was no response.
Nisos Yacht Charter (Lefkas)
Rating
8
Submission date:
6/19/07 | Charter
date: July 2006
Submitted by: Guy | From: United Kingdom
Type of sailor: Experienced skipper (1-5 years) | Age: 41 - 50
Submitted by: Guy | From: United Kingdom
Type of sailor: Experienced skipper (1-5 years) | Age: 41 - 50
Good value and service
A small outfit that is more flexible and focused on the customer than Sunsail, Moorings et. al. in my opinion. I went with them on the recommendation of a friend and was quite happy with my experience there. The boats are varied in age and size, though all are kept in good condition by the staff.
The area was beautiful, though a bit touristy for our tastes. Food was great, and there are quite a few places to choose from along the way. The people here also were very kind and provide good service.
Sailing conditions were good, with average to strong winds for most of the trip. Very good for the med at this time of year. We had to get dock space and anchoring spots early though, as they filled up early.
The area was beautiful, though a bit touristy for our tastes. Food was great, and there are quite a few places to choose from along the way. The people here also were very kind and provide good service.
Sailing conditions were good, with average to strong winds for most of the trip. Very good for the med at this time of year. We had to get dock space and anchoring spots early though, as they filled up early.
Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters (Rock Hall)
Rating
10
Submission date:
2/27/08 | Charter
date: September 2007
Submitted by: Dottie | From: United States
Type of sailor: Novice skipper (0-1 years) | Age: 26 - 30
Submitted by: Dottie | From: United States
Type of sailor: Novice skipper (0-1 years) | Age: 26 - 30
A first class charter at a reasonable price
My husband and I have sailed with Blue Crab on two occasions and have found every aspect of the experience to be first class. The 36' Crab Imperial is a great boat with excellent amenities. A truly memorable experience