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| GUESTS COMMENTS | | Guests aboard Obsession in January, 2011 | Arlene and I wanted to thank you for a fantastic week cruise on the Obsession! We have done many cruises on big cruise ships, but the experience we had on the Obsession was nothing short of spectacular in every aspect! Your professionalism and attention to every possible detail for your guests was outstanding and remarkable!!!
The meal preparations were very impressive in presentation but were even more incredible when we had the pleasure of eating the fantastic creations that were presented by Petra and Arno. Hubertus was also incredible with his attention to us to make sure we had everything we could possibly need at all times.
We really enjoyed meeting all of you and very much appreciate the attention to every detail from each of you that made our week nothing short of spectacular!!!!
Thanks again for a great week and best wishes for continued success with Obsession!!
Steve & Arlene Carson | | \"OMG!\" - Aboard in April, 2011 | 4/9/11
OMG- We have to leave. Reality sucks.
What a wonderful week the Texans have had!!!
Our experience with the WONDERFUL Petra, Zorro(aka: Arno) and COWBOY (aka: Hubertus). This week has surpassed ALL vacations taken on the larger ships. I cannot say how great the food has been (Excellent) patience with guests(superb) and just over all time spent with everyone has been GREAT!
Until next year, have a safe, wonderful and healthy time. We will see Petra in October when we take the Texas girl cruise.
Love to All, the Texcan | | Guests aboard in February, 2011 | Hard to put into words the time we are having. Arno is just as you described, but I would add that he is so good at what he does... He has immense talent and since my family is on his boat in an unfamiliar place, I want him just like he is. That is focused, serious, in charge of Obsession and dedicated to his trade. We are so confident in him and his decisions.
Petra too is like you described. She is so charming, sweet and passionate and her talents are put to good use. The food is consistently excellent and the quality evident. We are so happy. She makes sure we are all happy, all the time. Hubertus is amazing... In addition to working non-stop on Obsession taking care of seemingly everything, he plays card games with us late each night and my girls absolutely love him. We too love this guy. A great addition to your crew.
I am extremely picky... So to is Heidi. We teach our children that life is not about things, but rather experiences and relationships.
Accordingly, we place great importance on all the details of such experiences and people and the relationships we share with them is so important. This experience so far is beyond our expectations and we are enjoying our time with our family and your crew is phenomenal! Vacation is about relaxing and quality time with our family... We have all that plus amazing food and unbelievable new sights! It will be hard to top this vacation. Thank you… This trip is quickly becoming one of our favorite, if not the best!
Mark
| | Witting charter | How did you enjoy your cruising vacation?
Best vacation I ever had, by far. The boat is in immaculate condition; Arno keeps it pristine. Arno and Petra know the BVIs well, it is very wise to listen to their recommendations. We enjoyed a great mix of adventure, serenity, and party-going…all we had to do is let them know what we were in the mood for, and they more than accommodated us and always with a smile.
How would you describe your Captain and crew? Were they courteous? Attentive? Knowledgeable?
Arno and Petra are top notch. As we progressed through the BVI, we came across many other charters and it was evident we had the most experienced captain and Petra was the most respected, friendly, and experienced CHEF. We never regretted yachting with this crew. Petra keeps the yacht spotless when you are on board; cleans your cabin daily. Arno maintains the yacht perfectly; he knows the boat inside and out.
Tell me about your meals? Did the menus meet your group’s expectations?
The food was spectacular; we expressed our culinary desires up front and they delivered on everything. The presentation of the meals was surprisingly creative given the space Petra works in to prepare multi course gourmet meals. Home baked bread almost every day, wonderful desserts, and very creative entrees.
How is the yacht? Is she clean and well maintained? Were your cabins comfortable?
Yacht is extremely well maintained; looked brand new – no worn upholstery, everything was very stylish and had an interior decorator’s touch including the custom made hand soaps. Cabins are more than comfortable.
How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation?
Pace was perfect, itinerary was great. We are very flexible, which is key to this kind of vacation. Your experience is dependent upon “non dependable” factors such as weather, etc. You must be willing to say “We’re here for “x” days, take us where you’d like..here’s what we like to do and experience”.
I would not recommend trying to spend most of your time motoring among the islands; pick an Island to visit for the day, get there early to find good mooring, and then enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. Be flexible for last minute changes…the unexpected always brings great memories and excitement.
Would you charter this yacht again? If not, please explain. If yes, what are the key reasons?
Absolutely; I won’t use any other. I’m already planning my next vacation with them. If I can’t go with this crew on this boat, I won’t go.
Additional comments:
We had some great memories due to Arno and Petra. We lost a credit card on the bottom of the ocean, and were able to find it. We had terrific SCUBA diving; Arno knows this sport and is safety minded – listen to his recommendations. Arno loves to dance! …just ask him! Everyone in BVI knows Petra, I think she owns the Islands.
Thank you!!! | | Olliver charter | We must thank you for making us so welcome. Petra's laugh is so funny, it's wicked. Skipper's is ok, too. The food was fantastic. I have never had a holiday like this so did not know what to expect. For me it has been fab. As you know, Jeff my lovely new husband likes it cold and air conditioned. I love it hot hot hot. We would love to come back and celebrate one of our anniversaries here if that's ok with you. You have our email address so if you ever want to come to the UK you only have to drop us one.
Email that is. Arno you have a very special wife look after her as you should look after someone that special. You make a great couple. From me, Lynn, Arno I would like to thank you for the diving instruction.
All our love, the Olivers, Jeff & Lynn | | Kojic charter | Arno and Petra,
We would like to thank you for the great charter. Arno was an excellent Captain and Petra was a great chef and hostess. Her dishes were delicious and she always made sure we were please with her choices. The trip was possible only because of Arno and Petra. We truly appreciate the great service this crew provided.
Jasne, Zoran, Sandra and Nened Kojic |
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| Hann charter | This has been our best vacation ever! Bar none! Every detail was taken care of perfectly! The food was excellent and your hospitality wonderful. This definitely will not be our last trip with Arno and Petra. We can't wait to come again. Please plan a trip to Charlotte to come and see us very soon! Thank you for everything!
Marie and David Hann | | McKay charter | You have spoiled us tremendously! Now that we have seen the Caribbean with you we cannot do it any other way! We have thoroughly enjoyed the trip as well as you company. We will definitely be back! Thank you for such an incredible trip!
Love,
Dave & Chris McKay, Ocala, FL | | May 2011 | 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 and add any comments you may have.
1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
They were outstanding in every way
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
yes-absolutely
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
very well-all bedrooms had great AC
4. Was the food good and well presented?
Again-outstanding. Petra is a fabulous cook along with Arno's homemade rolls and pasta
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
yes-loved it
6. Could we at Virgin Island Sailing, Ltd. have helped you further in any way?
no-thanks for your help
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
It would be impossible to describe how much fun our group of 6 adults had on the Obsession!! We were pampered every minute while on the yacht with exceptional food at breakfast , lunch and dinner. Petra came up with fabulous ideas for breakfast-french toast , her Grandma's pancakes, omelets and more; lunch included some of the most beautiful salads I have ever seen; dinners were creative and always fresh with many homemade items from both Petra and Arno. As for the yacht-Hubertos was incredible keeping us comfortable in our rooms always with fresh towels, clean beds and of course a turn down service with goodies on our pillows! He was always available to take us in the dinghy to explore the islands, snorkel or for a local drink at the many fun bars. Our entire group would love to be able to return again someday for a repete of our most favorite vacation ever. It was nothing less than a dream vacation come true!!
| | July 2011 | Truly incredible experience. My first visit to the Caribbean and enjoyed imediately. Our hosts were incredible"Obsession " a great boat. Meals were fantastic and overall first class service at all times.Would highly recommend.
Dave and Jean Keith Penticton B.C.Canada
July2011
To Petra,Arno, Hubertus & Claudia
Thank you so much for making our trip so special. Memories for a lifetime.You are the best crew we could have.Your service and meals were first class. We all felt so at home thanks to you all. Hugs Norma Jean+ Doug Kenyon, Penticton, B.C.Canada
July 2011
To our Obsession crew,
Thank you so much for making our vacation Kelly Rae &" Doo- cans" pre- wedding celebrations so special. We felt utterly spoiled. arno's braided bread, Petra's down- to- earth care and fun loving attitude(Willy-T's here we come), the snorkeling trip with Hubertus( Fabiola), and sweet Claudia attending to every detail. It was a true pleasure to hare our 4 days and so many laughs with such a wonderful family. All the best! Hugs & back rubs
Stevie & Clayton, Ontario, Canada
| | Nov. 2011 | Nov. 2011
Arno & Petra
What a great surprise 5th anniversairy get away!!
I am so thrilled Jim found y'all + yacht Obsession.
We have had so much fun, food, drinks+ sun. Not to mention the fabolous dancing Arno + I did-You are right - we could be sisters just think how much excitement there would be Petra, your food was great+ we really enjoyed your company!!
Thank you so much for giving us a great time. What a fabulous adventure.Bless you both. Much love Jim + Cheryl Yarbrough
| | June 2011 | Arno, Petra and Hubertus
You R-O-C-K!
Arno-You kept as on the path and kept us safe-a consummate captain you are and we thank you!
Petra-thank you for the gift of your beautiful laugh and for making us fat......
We blame you!!! So much fun you are!
Hubertus-you bring us comfort big and small and laught a pleny.What a joy you are!
All these things combined with your love for each other and the love and the welcome you poured out on us has been such a blessing. You are our newVI family and we can't wait to see you again!
Much love to you all Ty, Deb, Cody,Jaden
June
Dear Petra, Arno and Hubertus,
Thank you so much,guys, for making our Honeymoon so special and unforgetable
It was my first time I've overstayed on such a gorgeous boat and my first time of diving! whow! that was fun! You are great people with a good heart and great sense of humor and also rich taste! I love the way you decorate the boat! It is absolutely beautifyful. Petra, I enjoyed the food. So much.You are so talented in cooking, Yummy. Especially your fish and bread! Arno, thank you for being so helpful and patient with us. We had fun diving.I hope you had fun too, even if you got a little sunburnt.Oops!Hubertus, you are so careful and hospitable! Thank you for taking care of all little things and details.It made our trip even more convenient.
All three of you make a really awesome team!!!
Very professional, relaxing, adventurous and fun!, We will see you again! Good luck to you & Have a beautiful life in paradise
Olga Todd
Thanks for making a dream come true on our honeymoon.First Class service from start to finish!
Brandon Todd
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