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Top 3 Rated Charter Companies in the Southeast USA Region
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Southernmost Sailing - Rating:
8.4 -
Southwest Florida Yachts - Rating:
7.0
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Southeast USA Sailing Charter Listings
Total of 14 charter companies
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United States
360 Yachting (Fort Myers Beach)
Florida Sailing Charter Club (St. Petersburg)
Florida Yacht Charters and Sales (Miami Beach)
Fun In The Sun Yacht Charters (Ft. Lauderdale)
Go Native Yacht Charters (Plantation)
International Sailing School (Ft. Lauderdale)
Nautica Ltd Sailing School and Charters (Fairhope)
Sailing Florida with Sunsail (St. Petersburg)
Soul Adventure, LLC (Long Key)
Rating: 8.4
Southernmost Sailing (Key West)
Rating: 7.0
Southwest Florida Yachts (North Fort Myers)
St. Petersburg Yacht Charters and Sales (St. Petersburg)
Treasure Harbor Marine (Islamorada)
Yachting Vacations (Punta Gorda)
Recent Southeast USA Charter Reviews
Southernmost Sailing (Key West)
Rating
10
Submission date:
5/12/09 | Charter
date: March 2009
Submitted by: John | From: United States
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 31 - 40
Submitted by: John | From: United States
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 31 - 40
Awesome Charters
I have been travelling to Key West for over 4 years now. Every Time I am go I charter from Southernmost Sailing and Capt Dave Griner. I have chartered several of his sailboats Tiki, Seven Seas, Rum Tum Tiger as well as several fishing trips, snorkeling, and lobster diving. Every trip has been an event to remember. The boats are maintained in excellent condition. Dave somehow always fills the boat with fish. The Lobster dive, awesome, what a rich meal but OOOOOHHHHHH so good. (Be careful how many you eat). I recommend anyone who wants to bareboat or day sail to use Dave Griner at Southernmost Sailing. It will be the vacation of a lifetime.
Southernmost Sailing (Key West)
Rating
1
Submission date:
8/14/08 | Charter
date: June 2008
Submitted by: allen | From: United States
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 41 - 50
Submitted by: allen | From: United States
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 41 - 50
boat was not sea worthy
I would not recommend Dave Griner or Southernmost sailing
The chartered boat had several problems and delays (see list below)
After promissing to refund a portion of our cost, and after promissing "A check is in the mail. I will take care of you bro", Dave came up with excuses three weeks after our charter ended. Offers of settlement were ignored and we are still in dispute for the promissed refund due to conditions and problems of the charter boat.
List of problems with boat and delays:
sea worthiness items
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right engine stalling - fixed after two attempts
left engine stalling (found wednesday)
lines extremely worn (dock lines, engine lift lines, reef line)
engines start in gear, should only start in neutral
cleats too small - engine lift
tachometer not working
no fuel guage (told to use stick - no stick provided)
fire extinguishers not secure
mainsheet traveler is broken (temporarily fixed)
not enough mooring lines (only one frayed)
anchor lines do not contain enough scope
plow anchor end not secured (lost in tuesday storm)
VHF radio display deteriorating, unsure if still usable
top hatch locks not in place - unable to lock/unlock from on deck
rudder operation questionable
no safe storage for dingy gas tank
dingy motor not operational or operation not shown
flares expired, told to find new packages below
rear steps are jagged and barnacle covered unsafe for child swimmers
bow swim ladder is broken
living condition items
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boat not cleaned (especially food storage)
microwave unoperational (no power outlet)
fans not working (two replaced monday, third stopped working wednesday)
ligths not working (fixed monday)
doors do not secure(attempted to fix monday)
starboard windows leak
speaker doesnt work
no hot water
conveniance items
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storage areas not cleared for gear (bags, dirty linens, etc)
screens incorrect size - gaps
curtains missing (bathroom, starboard cabin)
lights fixed but cover missing
contract defiencies (not including seaworthy, conditions above)
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provisioning not done
water tank empty
tanks not topped off (boat was supposed to be filled and fuel charges if returned empty)
boat checkout meeting not thorough due to delays
layout of boat not as described (berth missing)
rear swim ladders not included as pictured
can opener missing
statements made
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everything is included - not generator, not windlass
told to get block ice at gas dock at 5:00, unlikely any left
delays
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day 1
engine
dingy change
not provisioned
right engine stalling
day 2 (until 1:47 pm)
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cleaning removing items
repairing engine
repairing lights, fans, traveler
day 3
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spent two hours working on dingy motor
day 4/day 5
air conditioning not repaired as promissed
The chartered boat had several problems and delays (see list below)
After promissing to refund a portion of our cost, and after promissing "A check is in the mail. I will take care of you bro", Dave came up with excuses three weeks after our charter ended. Offers of settlement were ignored and we are still in dispute for the promissed refund due to conditions and problems of the charter boat.
List of problems with boat and delays:
sea worthiness items
------------------------
right engine stalling - fixed after two attempts
left engine stalling (found wednesday)
lines extremely worn (dock lines, engine lift lines, reef line)
engines start in gear, should only start in neutral
cleats too small - engine lift
tachometer not working
no fuel guage (told to use stick - no stick provided)
fire extinguishers not secure
mainsheet traveler is broken (temporarily fixed)
not enough mooring lines (only one frayed)
anchor lines do not contain enough scope
plow anchor end not secured (lost in tuesday storm)
VHF radio display deteriorating, unsure if still usable
top hatch locks not in place - unable to lock/unlock from on deck
rudder operation questionable
no safe storage for dingy gas tank
dingy motor not operational or operation not shown
flares expired, told to find new packages below
rear steps are jagged and barnacle covered unsafe for child swimmers
bow swim ladder is broken
living condition items
------------------------
boat not cleaned (especially food storage)
microwave unoperational (no power outlet)
fans not working (two replaced monday, third stopped working wednesday)
ligths not working (fixed monday)
doors do not secure(attempted to fix monday)
starboard windows leak
speaker doesnt work
no hot water
conveniance items
------------------
storage areas not cleared for gear (bags, dirty linens, etc)
screens incorrect size - gaps
curtains missing (bathroom, starboard cabin)
lights fixed but cover missing
contract defiencies (not including seaworthy, conditions above)
--------------------------------------------------------------
provisioning not done
water tank empty
tanks not topped off (boat was supposed to be filled and fuel charges if returned empty)
boat checkout meeting not thorough due to delays
layout of boat not as described (berth missing)
rear swim ladders not included as pictured
can opener missing
statements made
-------------------------------------------------
everything is included - not generator, not windlass
told to get block ice at gas dock at 5:00, unlikely any left
delays
--------------------------
day 1
engine
dingy change
not provisioned
right engine stalling
day 2 (until 1:47 pm)
-----------------
cleaning removing items
repairing engine
repairing lights, fans, traveler
day 3
-------
spent two hours working on dingy motor
day 4/day 5
air conditioning not repaired as promissed
Southernmost Sailing (Key West)
Rating
10
Submission date:
8/21/08 | Charter
date: July 2008
Submitted by: Stori | From: United States
Type of sailor: Novice skipper (0-1 years) | Age: 31 - 40
Submitted by: Stori | From: United States
Type of sailor: Novice skipper (0-1 years) | Age: 31 - 40
Trip to remember!!
I recently took a trip down to the keys and was introduced to Captain Dave Griener, we had a big party and wanted to do a sunset cruise. He took all 12 of us on Tkki a huge catamaran. Not only did he provide snacks and sodas for us but he also offered to purchase the beer and wine so all we had to bring was ourselves, the boat was stocked. The boat was immaculate and very well maintained. He took us to a protected reef and provided all the snorkeling gear. After snorkeling for hours we all got to relax and enjoy the ride back literally sailing into the sunset!! I was an amazing trip.
Southernmost Sailing (Key West)
Rating
8
Submission date:
5/4/09 | Charter
date: April 2009
Submitted by: Jim | From: United States
Type of sailor: Experienced skipper (1-5 years) | Age: 51 - 60
Submitted by: Jim | From: United States
Type of sailor: Experienced skipper (1-5 years) | Age: 51 - 60
These are good guys
Was along for a vacation with Texas Association of Single Sailors. Dave and Donnie were very good to help us out with anything we needed, very friendly, and generally helped make our vacation alot of fun. Thanks guys.