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| GUESTS COMMENTS | | Guests from December, 2007 | We thought our holiday on Shaitan was going to be wonderful, but the week we have just had exceeded all our expectations! We chartered this amazing, beautiful yacht to celebrate my 60th birthday. It is the first time we have ever chartered and took our two grown up daughters and our youngest daughter's husband. What a time! We sailed between St Vincent and Union Island stopping off at the many islands that are between. Some of the most beautiful beaches and sailing in the world! And what a crew! Henry and Iris (and Tyson) were the reason why this holiday really exceeded all expectations! We felt that we were in one of the best hotels that moved each day to yet another fabulous location. Iris's cooking was just marvelous and inspired! Three meals a day and nothing ever served up twice, except the wonderful variations on a crème brulee!! What better place to reserve a table for one's 60th birthday dinner - aboard Shaitan anchored within Tobago Cays! Henry made sure that we got what we went for - excellent sailing! The second half of the week in particular, when the winds really started to blow, was just wonderful! Throughout the week we had to continually re-define the word 'magical'!
Thank you Henry, Iris and Tyson!
Chris, Suzanne, Charlotte, Hannah and Jamie
London and Kent, UK |  |  |  | | Charter Review December 06 |
CHARTER REVIEW
YACHT: Shaitan
NAME: David Lindner
Greetings from sunny St. Thomas! Please take a moment to let us know how you enjoyed your charter vacation. Your feedback is very helpful and we appreciate any comments you would like to share.
How did you enjoy your cruising vacation?
It was wonderful! The boat was beautiful and in great condition. The rooms were comfortable. Our expectations were exceeded!
Did you find the captain and crew friendly and accommodating?
Henry, Iris and Natasha were very responsive to our needs. They went above and beyond in making this cruise enjoyable. We felt like we were leaving good friends behind.
How would you describe the quality of the meals served? Did the menu meet your expectations?
The food was excellent and available in vast quantities. Iris made fresh breads daily as well as 2 b-day cakes. She was always soliciting input into the menu to meet our needs.
Was the yacht clean, well maintained and comfortable for your group? Would you charter this yacht again?
The yacht was clean and kept that way with our rooms made up daily. Bathrooms cleaned multiple times daily. I would most definitely charter this yacht again.
How did you enjoy the pace and the itinerary of your cruise?
We set the itinerary when we arrived and met all the planned stops we originally set. A nice mix of activities and leisure. Henry was a very safe and knowledgeable dive master.
What would you suggest Shaitan Charters do to improve the service you received?
Nothing comes to mind. I appreciate the help in securing our open water diving classes.
May we use you as a reference for the yacht? Yes
Thank you very much.
| | | | | Charter Review | From: Kendal Olroyd
Dates: February 2006
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions ...
1.Was the crew friendly and accomodating?
The crew was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.
2, Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
We have never been on a cleaner more comfortable yacht
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes. The crew worked 24/7 to make sure we were comfortable.
4. Was the food good and well presentd?
The food was very well prepared.
We especially loved the home made bread.
We brought home a lot of recipe's.
5. Did you like the area you sailed (Leeward Islands)?
We sailed 5 different Islands ( St. Martin, St. Barth, Nevis, St. Kitts, Anguilla) All different and very interesting.
6. Additional comments on your charter?
Captain Henry had a great sense of humor and was a great sailor. I have at times felt insecure in our previous sailing adventure. With Capt. Henry, I never felt insecure (even in the heavy weather) He was always vewry attentive to the yacht and his guest.
The chef was also very fun to be around at the sane time she was constandly working.
It was just a great trip
Carole Oldroyd |  |  | | | Shaitan of Tortola Guestbook 2006 | March 2006 Virgin Islands
Family Grandparents & Parents with young children starting at three.
Henry- you crack me up!
Thanks for being great, we had a great time and you made me laugh. I saw some wonderful things and have great memories. Your "pride" really shows, your Shaitan is beautiful.
Swan- you are sweet and your food is great thanks for fond memories.
Thanks for making my family feel at home.
All the best - so long
Tim & Nicole from New York
March 2006
Virgin Islands
A family with children of 3 and 6 years old from New York
Dear Henry ..
In an ideal world to me, pure relaxation would be described as a sailing trip on Shaitan!
Thank you for an unbelievable vacation. The food and company was perfect! Henry, you are truly a character, you have a great sense of humor make us all laugh! Hopefully we will be able to sail again! Elsie was a great hostess, especially for the kids!
From the kids
Margaux, Nicole, Ryan, Adison, Tim, Nancy
I love you
February 2006
The Party from the U.K.
Windward Islands St. Martin / ST. Barth / Saba/ Nevis / St. Kitts / Anguilla/
Thank you so much for the past 10 days.
The food was fantastic and thank you for showing me some of your secrets for making such lovely food.
.... From our winter in temperatures close to freezing and my lunch in a box - to temperatures in the 80's and meals served. Pampered with drinks at every turn, and sea tails from Henry. What else could one ask for.
Much appreciate your efforts. - just one more whiskey!
Peter
February 2006
Windward Islands St. Martin / St. Kitts / Nevis / Saba / Anguilla / St. Barth
Dear Henry....
I loved being on board with you guys for one whole week. You were so patient with our anties. You were also a whole lot of fun to be with. Thanks for the great food and the sailing lessons. WE will think of you often. Please look us up if you ever in Utah
Love
Carole Olroyd
WHAT A BOAT !!! What A Crew !! WHAT A FANTASTIC TRIP!!
Thanks for the extra hand(s) & helping me partially find my "Sea Legs(s)" again. Your talent in sailing & pleasing everyone was inspiring, when some would rather shop & others would rather sail. You made it great for all of us. I sincerely hope we can meet up again, maybe in the Leewards.
Thanks for a wonderful experience
Kendahl O.
..We have been many places enjoying many different areas and people. We had had good times, great times, shitty times, but this is the first fantastic time we had had....
Richard
What a great week, seeing new places, meeting new friends ... we all hope to come back soon
Thank you so much
Allen & Marty
The Party from England February 2006
Thank you for making our holiday very memorable. Food excellent and the sailing trips from Island to Island something to talk about for a long time.
Thanks again
Janis & Daug E
THE SHAITAN of Tortola:
UNIQUE
UNFORGETTABLE
UNBELIEVABLE
UNMISSABLE
UNPARALLELED
DON'T CHANGE A THINK!
Sailing heaven - no comparison to the English channel in the middle of an English winter!
Henry Swan and Elsie are magicians who make dreams come true.
We have had the time of a lifetime.
We don't want it to stop and may mutiny when it's time to leave tomorrow!
Henry watch out!
Jackie
Have been sailing for 15 years Henry this trip has really spoiled us. Very professional run trip; every detail catered for.
Well done!! It will be difficult to go back sailing in the U.K.
The chef did a great job under difficult seacumstances. Elsie was entertaining. Keep sailing Henry!
Wishing you all the best for the future
Doug
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