TRANQUILITY - newly launched Matrix "Explorer 76" catamaran. Caribbean for Spring 2014, and New England for Summer 2014.
Crew Profile
Captain: Patric Guyaz (55)
Patric & Mary, Diane and Jacques
Patric and Mary have been running Charter boats for over 20 years and 11 years now on S/Y Tranquility. There are not many islands in the Caribbean where they haven’t been either sailing or diving. They are more than happy to share with you the best spots above and
below water! The exciting bit was the exploring of some “o the beaten track” places like Cuba, Exumas, Galapagos, San Blas Islands, Bahamas or Jamaica. They are complemented by Chief Stew Diane and 1st Mate and Dive Master Jacques.
Their goal is to make sure you are having the best Sailing Holiday on water, one can possibly imagine.
While sailing on Tranquility, you can expect a tailor made and relaxed sailing vacation with an experienced and fun Team.
While sailing on Tranquility, you can expect a tailor made and relaxed sailing vacation with an experienced and fun Team.
Captain: Patric Guyaz / Swiss
Patric has held a 200 ton RYA Yacht Master Captains license for over 20 years and has been an active PADI Dive Instructor for almost 25 years.
He has travelled extensively and would probably still be running around the globe, if he had not got stuck, working for a Summer Camp out of the British Virgin Islands. Teaching teenagers sailing and diving was probably one of the most rewarding and fun things he’s
ever done. He still enjoys taking youngsters out for a dive or teaching guests how to tack, jibe and pinch on this large luxury Catamaran he calls home now. Patric sailed a lot up and down the Caribbean but also clocked miles in the Mediterranean,
Australia, the English Channel and has captained 3 successful Atlantic crossings. He worked as a dive instructor in Egypt, Maldives, Australia, Honduras, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and the BVI and has certified over a thousand students.
A Swiss sense of humor, (good luck) coupled with a professional, open and relaxed manner. He will make you feel safe and at home the moment you step aboard Tranquility.
Chef & Hostess: Mary Haddow
Master of Knifes & Forks: Mary Haddow, United Kingdom
Mary was born in the UK and worked in the movie business before giving up the camera for a cooker.
Having had the opportunity to travel the world, from Europe to Australia, Africa to India and the USA to the Caribbean, she has had the chance to sample many of the world's cuisines. She takes great delight in sharing these flavours with you. She will tailor any menus to suit you and your family's requirements and tastes. Quality of produce remains the mainstay of her cooking.
Flexible with a lively sense of humour, her aim is to make your stay as scrumptious and tasty as possible.
Stewardess: Diane Moffitt
Chief Stewardess: Diane Moffitt, Norther Ireland
Born in Northern Ireland, Diane has spent the last 30 years living in many interesting places around the world. Arriving in BVI for a week in 2015, she fell in love with the place and decided to stay a wee while longer and has been working in the sailing industry since.
Growing up on a farm, she has a strong work ethic, and always ready to help you any way she can. With her ‘heavy handed’ pours, she'll fix you a drink any time of the day. When not on the boat, she can be found lambing sheep in Canada, Scotland, England or
France and summers driving tractors, all for fun. Diane looks forward to welcoming you on board and getting to know how you like your co ee.
She enjoys travelling, hiking, horse riding and really enjoys learning about other cultures & great food. Ask her about driving the tractor!
Mate: Jacques Hoffman
1st Mate / Divemaster: Jacques Hoffman, South Africa
All the way from sunny South Africa, Jacques is the newest member to the team. With more than 15 years in the hospitality industry and the past four years spent in yachting, he has built his career defined by passion, professionalism, and a love for adventure. His journey
has taken him from running his own successful beach-themed restaurants on land to working across a wide range of roles at sea - from Head Chef and Head of Housekeeping to Dive Master and experienced Deckhand. This diverse background has given him strong appreciation for teamwork, attention to detail, and creating exceptional guest experience. Now serving as First Mate, he holds a Master of Yachts 200GT O shore license and takes pride in assisting keeping things running smoothly above and below deck. Known for his positive outlook and easy-going nature, Jacques believes life at sea to be all about balance - hard work, good food, great company and unforgettable moments on the
water. His zest for life and passion for the ocean make him a valued part of the crew and a pleasure to have around.
Layout
TRANQUILITY, and Exploper 760 catamaran built by Matrix Yachts in Cape Town, can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins. The amidships starboard Master Suite has a king size bed, shower and toilet. 3 Guest Suites each have a queen size beds, shower and toilet. 2 port side Guest Suites each have2 twin beds, a shower and toilet. TRANQUILITY is fully air conditioned through out. Crew has a separate companionway, heads and shower.
(TRANQUILITY maintains a full guest and crew safety locker, including an automated external defibrillator (AED), supplemental oxygen, and an EMS-level first aid kit.)
Menu
CHEF MARY HADDOW’S TRANQUILITY SAMPLE MENU
Breakfast Bagels, Muffins, Toast, Fresh Fruit Platter, Yoghurts, Cheese Omelettes, Various Eggs to order, American Pancakes, Crispy Bacon, French Toast, Crepes, Tropical Fruit Smoothies, Croissants, Cereals, Muesli
Lunch
Homemade Caribbean Crab Cakes with Sweet Chilli Sauce and Seaweed Salad
Smoke Salmon and Chive Quiches with a Green Leaf & Herb salad
Chicken Cesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons and Fresh Anchovies
Teriyaki Steak Salad with Bean Sprouts, Water Chestnuts & Chinese Leaf Salad
Pulled Pork, Potato Salad & Wraps
Seared Tuna with Wasabi & Soy, Pickled Ginger and Broccoli Salad
Grilled Red Snapper with Mango & Pineapple Salsa & Warm Quinoa Salad
Mahi Fish Tacos with Lime and Cilantro Remoulade
Appetisers
Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes & Basil bites Tortilla Chips with melted Cheese and a spicy Salsa
Creamy Artichoke Dip
Spicy Prawn Skewers
Charcuterie and Cheese Platter
Mini Pizzas with sweet peppers & Mozzarella
Baked Camembert Guacamole, Humous, Salsa Chips and Dips
Dinners
Butternut Squash Soup
Sea Bass with Roasted Med Veg and Wild Rice
Fudgy Brownies and Strawberries & Ice cream
Caprese Salad
Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella wrapped in Prosciutto, Marinara Sauce, Pasta and Mange Tout
Mango and Raspberry Fruit Sorbet
Tuna Tartar
Shrimp with Coconut, Lime and Jasmine Rice
Crème Brule
Grilled Scallops, Pea Puree and Pancetta
Pork Tenderloin with White Wine and Tarragon, Roast Potatoes and Julian Vegetables
Key Lime Pie
Melon, Feta & Parma Ham Salad
Chicken Masala with Shiitake Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes & Crushed New potatoes
Mango Cheesecake
Halloumi (Grilled Squeaky Cheese) with Lemon & Capers
Pan Fried Mahi Mahi with Lemon and Parmesan Risotto and Shaved Asparagus
Vanilla Panna cotta with Raspberry and Banana Coulis
Cucumber & Poppy Seed Salad (V)
Roasted Butternut Squash with Burnt Aubergine & Pomegranate Molasses with French Beans, Mange Tout, Hazelnuts & Orange (V)
Pear & Almond Frangipani Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
Steak night
Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Beef Tenderloin cooked to your liking, Mash Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Sauteed Mushrooms, Truffle & Red Wine Reduction
Moule au Chocolate with Vanilla Ice Cream
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Below, images from Seasonal Chef Jessica's Galley
Testimonials
Guest Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Thank you so much for the best holiday we could have dreamed of! So much watersports, diving, fishing, drinks and everything we anything we could hope for and it was absolutely exceeded. The food was incredible and the crew has been amazing. Hope to see you again soon. Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime. Jo & Richard, NY
Guest Comments on Tranquility in 2025
Thank you for the best week of my life! You all were amazing. I will never forget you guys.
Christina
Guest Comments on Tranquility in 2025
Dear Capt. Patric
Granny and Grumpy Bradley want to thank you, Mary, Diane and Jared for the most wonderful time afloat Tranquility. You all looked after us like Royalty! Mary’s meals were outstanding. Diane kept the yacht so ship shape and made us laugh too. Jared was like Pied Piper providing fun for the grandchildren.
And Pete (who has been chartering many times) told me you were the best Captain he had ever come across. No one quite like you! Mike loved helming and so enjoyed talking to you. Of course the time spent with our precious grandchildren in sublime surroundings touched my heart. Thank you all a million times, Rozie and Mike/Mo
Patric, Mary Jared, Diane
This week has been an absolutely unforgettable experience! We have been totally pampered in every way….. The food was beautiful and yummy, the activities were incredible. The best 50ths wedding anniversary celebration EVER! Thank you for everything.
Brenda M.Guest
Comments on Tranquility in 2025
Thank you for the most unforgettable week! You, our amazing crew was the reason it was truly so special. John
Guest Comments on Tranquility in 2025
Thank you for creating a dream vacation for our family! We loved every second and all of your hard work that was all done in great humor. Amy M.
Guest Comment on Tranquility in 2025
To our new friends, this trip exceeded our expectations. You made us feel comfortable and welcomed.
Patric: The captain, the dad, the storyteller. Your suggestions were always perfect and our days and nights were always filled with laughter and joy. Our group of 11 could not be happier. We will talk about this adventure years to come and already have a savings plan to come back. P.S. Thank you for the mini scuba lessons.
Jared: The Mate with fun stories and a cute “Booty”.
Gigi: The stealth Ninja who makes the best drinks! Quiet but mighty.
Mary: an amazing chef. Quick witted and a firm believer that the women is always right.
The Trip on Tranquility fulfilled our vision of our 50th anniversary with family and friends. What a loving moment. Thank you so much for making our dream come true!
Bruce and BJ
Guest Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Amazing TQ Crew
Endless Thank Yous, for all of the big and little things you do, to make a magical week. Too many fun stories and laughter to mention. We appreciate you all and wish you all the best.
Jon C.
Guest Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Wow, What an over the top trip. Couldn’t have dreamed of a better vacation and truly superb crew. They rocked everything they did and made it memorable. We will cherish this experience for a lifetime. Karin and Dave Mullarky. WI
Guest Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Thank you so much for an incredible trip. Thank you for creating a vacation that we will remember and look back on for the rest of our lives. You all were amazing. We all really felt like at the end of this trip we could call you all friends. Thank you so much. Dylan and Christina
Words cannot describe the memories you left us with!!
We will remember this trip and your caring hospitality for a lifetime
Mike and Nika,
Guests comments on Tranquility in 2025
Wow Guys! Just Wow! Tranquility truly lived up to its name. And we owe it to you y’all. Thank you, Thank you for taking so much care of us this week and for introducing our little Boy to boat life. His expectation now are set very high for the future.
With Love and gratitude. Patrick, Angel and River N.C.
Guests Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Thank you for an amazing week and possibly my best trip on TQ so far. You all worked so hard and went above and beyond, always with a smile on your faces. The kindness, warmth and humor that radiated from all of you was palpable. I’m so greatfull to each one of you found your way on this ship to create what was a tremendous week. Big hugs to all of you. Thank you Will L. Texas
Guest Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Patric, Mary, Jared and Diane /The A-Team
……. We are grateful for your care and attention of the everyday details – your patience, humor and absurdly hard work ethics are humbling. Thank you for transcending and still staying yourselves. We are so lucky. Alex & Kalim
Guest Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Dear Patric Mary, Diane & Jack
Thank you for welcoming us into the world of Tranquility. Captain Patric steered us to endless fun and adventure with a steady hand and a sly smile and twinkle in his eye. Movie Night, Disco DJ your skills and accomplishments are many – but your hat overboard exercise was legendary, ahhh and the Dolphins. Queen Mary served up excellent flavors and food infused with love from the galley. Diane and Jack are always there about ¼ of a second before you realize you want to take out one of the toys or find something I’ve misplaced or need anything at all. It’s a magical world you build on board Tranquility, and your spirit of adventure coupled with your appreciation for the beauty of the Caribbean make me want me to come back and see you again.
Peace and Love Jane
Guest Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Thank you Patric, Mary, Diane and Jack for this once in a lifetime opportunity to spend a week in the BVI. Your attentiveness, friendliness and commitment to quality; it’s breathtaking! You are amazing! John Easton, NY
Guests Comment on Tranquility in 2025
…… you all are magical and I appreciate each of you more than my words can properly convey! I’m looking forward to another great week with this magical TQ team. Love Allie
Guests Comment on Tranquility in 2025
Dear Patric, Mary, Jack and Diane – Our last day on Tranquility, we woke up early morning. And thought of you. Grateful for the relentless discipline this boat runs on but all we see are your smiling faces and your good cheer! Thank you! Thank you for this was our wonderful second time on Tranquility. Aneil G. Texas
Guest Comment on Tranquillity in 2025
What a delight to be back on the great ship Tranquility! She truly lives up to her name, and we had such a wonderful week of relaxation and play. Made all the more special by the kindness and warmth of the crew. Deep gratitude for Mary’s exquisite food. Patrics patience and bottomless good humor and Diane and Jacks hard work and attention to every little detail of the guests experience.
We will be back soon. G. Daly and Carter Phipps, Colorado
Thank you Team Tranquility
Patric, Mary, Jared and Diane, What an exceptional week! Private Harbor, delightful diving & decadent food. The way you run your business is truly Customers first. We loved every minute. Made friendships for a lifetime and have so many wonderful memories to take back to Wisconsin. One of your biggest fans. I can’t wait to come back. Sincerely, Chris P. Wisconsin
Guests Comment on Tranquility in 2025
An amazing trip, on an amazing boat with an amazing crew. I’m missing words to say how much my family and I enjoyed this trip to paradise. Thank you again for the beautiful scenery, the delicious food meals, the best rum punches and all the activities on and o the water. I’m leaving “Tranquility” today but I can already say that Tranquility will forever stay in my mind and mostly in my heart! On behalf of my whole family, Thank you,
Thank you, Thank you. Oliver K. Canada
Guests comment on Tranquility 2025
What an unbelievable memory for all of the Frostmans. Your skill navigating around a hurricane, adjusting to Frostys unique allergies and your ability making Elly giggle, surpassed all of our expectations. I will never forget you infecting our teenage grandsons with the thrill of scuba diving, as well as letting Max master the E-Foil. Quite a feat providing fun and entertainment for people from 4 to 80!! For me personally brining our family together was worth every penny. Plus I love to snorkel. My morning Yoga as the sun rose will be a memory I will always treasure. THANK YOU for the skills you have, to make this trip a spectacular excursion to the ocean (BVI) for everyone.
The very definition of Luxury, we will long remember!
The Frostmans
Guests comment on Tranquility 2025
Dear Patric, Mary, Diane and Jack
How to describe with the right words the week we spend with you?! Our Trip was merveilleus (that’s french for absolutely mind-blowingly, incredibly marvelous*) and that’s a big part because of you all! The accommodation, the kids activities, the meals the places we visited, were wonderful. Big thumbs up for how you handled the Baths! The yacht was amazing, got a lot to do and a lot of places to rest on Tranquility.
We will be back on another “BEST TRIP OF OUR LIFES” soon.
The Kellys Family, Canada
Guests Comment on Tranquility 2025
Mary, Patric and Crew
This is the 5 th time I’ve spend a week on Tranquility. It just gets better every time. This time we stayed 2 weeks. It was another magical experience. The crew are wonderful and dedicated to providing an e ortlessly, relaxing and fun experience. Patric, the captain is good humored, never shows any sign of stress or raises his voice. He’s fun and funny and will even let you helm the ship… if you’re reasonable. He is also an excellent Dive Instructor. I did my first ever dive with Patric and I completed my Paddy open water course with him a couple of years later. The diving is always a highlight of these trips. They are always fun, well run and safe. Mary’s cooking is excellent. She works tirelessly and creates a weeks’ worth of original and unique meals that are all absolutely delicious. It blows cruise ship slop out of the water.
The crew has always been friendly and diligent through the years, with a view changes along the way. For a group always between 10–12 this vacation is downright MAGICAL. The care and attention is truly personalized. 6 out 5 Stars! I can’t wait until our visit with Patric, Mary & crew on Tranquility
John P, Austin Texas
Guest Comment 2025
Patric and his amazing TQ Crew
This trip far exceeded my expectations and I think the rest of the family can whole heartedly agree. Patric, thank you for taking Meg out scuba diving and helping her overcome that fear – she will remember that forever! Jared, you were the best Dive master ever and I highly doubt I will ever dive again in places as cool as the ones you took us to. Diane, the only time I saw you relax was when you reeled in that Tuna. What a fun experience. You pay so close attention to details that matter, on a relaxing vacation like this. Mary, I can honestly say I never had such high quality food so beautifully presented for a whole week. You are the best chef I have been around.
Thank you for a week that I will never forget! B. Myles, Michigan
Guest Comment 2024/25
Patric, Mary, Diane and Jared
Oh man…. What an absolutely amazing trip we’ve had with you guys! You truly exceeded every expectation we came with on this trip. It was absolutely glorious to be with you all. We would Love for you guys to come be with us in Lake Powel anytime. Hit us up! We love you all and so grateful for each one of you. Core and Wendy Smith, Arizona
Guest Comment 2024/25
Tranquility Crew
Thank you for an amazing week at sea! That was trip for the memory book! Each of you went above and beyond to keep the fun and the food going nonstop! We so appreciate the e ort you put into making this celebration of Dick and Brenda’s wedding anniversary unforgettable.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! D. Derrick
Guest Comments 2024/25
Patric, Jared Diane and Mary
The best crew in the Caribbean. They have made this experience amazing. Providing super fun activities and rolling with the punches.
Captain Patric: funny, knowledgeable, accommodating, captain extraordinaire! Mary; witty, funny, absolute master chef! Jared; answered a million questions, always up for fun always helpful! Diane; absolutely lovely and nice, a joy to be around and always catered special things just for me. Thank you for such a memorable trip. B. Webb, NC
Guests Comment 2024/25
We had the most luxurious week of our life on Tranquility. It was one we will never forget. The days were full of snorkeling, e/foiling, slingshots and sailing the most beautiful water ever. The crew was so great don’t really know where to begin- never had such service ever….and the food!! Every meal was a treat, even the veggies never looked so good. We’re all going to be sad next week without our personal chef and friend. Diane was great with Jokes and constant drinks; such a pleasure.
Christmas Week 2024 guests on catamaran TRANQUILITY relayed through their charter broker:
I want to give you feedback from my Christmas client on TQ. They were extremely happy and could not stop telling me about the wonderful week they had onboard! Thank you to Jared and his team for delivering an excellent charter!
“… yes, it was incredible! Tranquility crew did an amazing job keeping us the perfect balance of entertained, relaxed, and adventuring. The food was fantastic, and Jess was so great at making accommodations as needed on the fly, and checking in to be sure everything was perfect. Diane made just about every cocktail under the sun and they were all exactly right, and her tablescapes every night just become more and more elaborate. Jack was dive master and instructor extraordinaire, and never stopped getting out wherever toy someone wanted to play on. In fact he went to all the trouble to set us up for an outdoor movie *twice* bc the first one got rained out. Captain Jared was always right there with information, help, guidance (and hilariously a fair amount of first aid because people kept finding new ways to scrape a knee, find a jellyfish to run into, or grab onto a razor mussel. 😂). They were all so gracious and took great care of us - no one wanted to leave the boat when our time came to an end. Thanks for all your work setting us up and checking in along the way!”
I want to give you feedback from my Christmas client on TQ. They were extremely happy and could not stop telling me about the wonderful week they had onboard! Thank you to Jared and his team for delivering an excellent charter!
“… yes, it was incredible! Tranquility crew did an amazing job keeping us the perfect balance of entertained, relaxed, and adventuring. The food was fantastic, and Jess was so great at making accommodations as needed on the fly, and checking in to be sure everything was perfect. Diane made just about every cocktail under the sun and they were all exactly right, and her tablescapes every night just become more and more elaborate. Jack was dive master and instructor extraordinaire, and never stopped getting out wherever toy someone wanted to play on. In fact he went to all the trouble to set us up for an outdoor movie *twice* bc the first one got rained out. Captain Jared was always right there with information, help, guidance (and hilariously a fair amount of first aid because people kept finding new ways to scrape a knee, find a jellyfish to run into, or grab onto a razor mussel. 😂). They were all so gracious and took great care of us - no one wanted to leave the boat when our time came to an end. Thanks for all your work setting us up and checking in along the way!”
Guests aboard catamaran TRANQUILITY in 2023 wrote:
Best Holiday Ever!!!
Awesome, Magical, Stunning! this trip exceeded our expectations. You made us feel comfortable and welcomed.
Gigi: The stealth Ninja who makes the best drinks! Quiet but mighty.
Patric: The captain, the dad, the storyteller. Your suggestions were always perfect and our days and nights were always filled with laughter and joy. Our group of 11 could not be happier.
P.S. Thank you for the mini scuba lessons.
Bruce and BJ, July 2023
What an unbelievable memory for all of the Frostmans.
Quite a feat providing fun and entertainment for people from 4 to 80!! For me personally brining our family together was worth every penny. Plus I love to snorkel. My morning Yoga as the sun rose will be a memory I will always treasure.
The very definition of Luxury, we will long remember!
Thank you for welcoming us onto this amazing boat with open arms & bubbles.
Mary- a very special thanks for the incredible food and for making being gluten free seem fun and easy.
Gigi- Thank you for handling my impossible wine list. You helped us getting though almost all of it.
Thank you
We will remember this trip and your caring hospitality for a lifetime
Words cannot describe how fantastic this vacation was. This was the most incredible trip we could have asked for. I got to experience so many new things with my family, we will always remember and cherish the hikes, scuba dives, snorkeling dinners dancing and witty remarks.
Mary, I am in awe at your ability to, not only accommodate our brutal diets, but you made outstanding dishes. You have an incredible talent, my tastebuds were thrilled. Your humor is spectacular.
Jared, My fun watersports cousin. I really loved spending time with you. Thank you for entertaining all our high-energy requests and for being so patient and kind. I am beyond grateful for you.
You have treated my family to the best vacation of our lives. As I look out into the bay on our last evening, I can say with certainty that the crews of the many vessels anchored could never compare to the professional service that you have provided.
It takes a great team, to poll off all that goes into taking care of so many people. We will always smile when we think of you. Thank you.
From the youngest 3year old to the 78yrs young,
James & Family, May 2023
Thank you everyone for such a wonderful over the top experience. Everything from the Food, service, watersports and just the overall environment was amazing. It was truly a pleasure spending this special family time with you all. We will see you again soon. Many Thanks Jason & Deshea
Patric, Mary, Jared, Gigi
Marcus, Rachael, Marcus, Luca & Stellan
Dear Capt. Patric, Mary, Gigi & Jared
The Wilsons April, 2023
The Garrett Family (11) family has just finished perhaps the most action packet, yet relaxing week of our lives. We cannot thank you enough for all the small and large things that made this a totally stress-free week. In our everyday lives, we are rushed in all we do.
Thank you for treating us like royalty! The very best week in every way!
The Blakes, March 2023
I have never had a better trip in my entire life, I honestly cannot put it in words but I’ll try: OUR BEST VACATION EVER!!
Tripp Scheel, Feb 2023
You have put a song in our hearts that we will sing for years to come! Thank you so much. Allison Jan. 2023
Early July, 2022, guests aboard TRANQUILITY in the BVI wrote:
We had a safe trip home, but I’m still rocking like I’m on the Tranquility. I’m hoping that goes away soon!
It’s hard to put into words how amazing that trip was, but I will try. Here are some thoughts:
First off, the crew was amazing. Patric is great; a wealth of knowledge and experience, great sense of humor, patient (especially with the teenaged boys) and kind. I enjoyed talking with him and thought he took a real interest in our group, which was a bit diverse. He was extremely attentive to everyone on the boat, always asking if we needed anything, and even serving coffee. I didn’t expect that level of service from the captain, but the best thing about Patric was just talking with him. GG who cooked for us while Mary was away was simply great. Her food was awesome so we definitely don’t feel like we missed anything. She was quiet, but very nice, and very patient with the kids. I didn’t get to know her all that well since she was mostly in the galley and I didn’t want to bother her. Cooking for our 12 and the crew was a huge task and she nailed it. Rica, the deckhand, was a real pleasure. Everyone loved her, the adults and kids. She was fun to dive with and was awesome keeping the little and big kids happy on the water. Very patient and helpful at all times! Since she was always around on deck, I seemed to talk with her the most. I could just tell through our conversations that she is just a really nice, amazing person, and I surely hope she enjoys her new job at the dive shop in a couple of weeks. Andrea was new to the boat and was just helping out during the week Mary was away. She was super friendly and I appreciated what she did for our group. I got the sense she was still finding her way a bit, but that probably impacted the other crew more than us. We all liked her. A special shout out to the crew for putting up with little kids (8-9 yrs old), teenage boys, and my daughter’s boyfriend who I even find annoying! And, my brother-in-law and I could be just as childish as the kids sometimes too!
The boat was very nice. It was well-kept and clean. Sailing was a lot of fun and we enjoyed when Patric put up the sails and aloud us all to help with driving. I’m not sure we could ever do another boat after experiencing the Tranquility.
The weather was mostly awesome other than some clouds the first day and a bit rougher seas that day. However, it was mostly sunshine all week and very calm.
I thought Patric did a great job designing a route to allow for great diving, but also allow the non-divers get in the water and have fun. We also loved the bars we stopped at – Willy T, Saba Rock, Bitter End, Foxy’s Taboo, Foxy’s, Ivan’s, Soggy Dollar. We also went to the Baths. It feels like we went everywhere anyone would want to go, some places I haven’t even mentioned. I’m not sure what we could have missed.
I think the only negative I can think of was that there wasn’t access to real bait (live or even frozen) for fishing. When we do this again, I will be sure to let Patric know to get some bait. Fishing with artificial bait wasn’t that great. However, this is a really minor comment on an overall amazing experience.
Highlights:
o Seeing constant smiles on my youngest son’s face all week, as well as his two cousins of similar ages. It was a real joy seeing the 3 of them enjoy the water so much all week long.
o Spending quality time with my brother and sister in law all week that I don’t see that often. I would say the same for the time I spent with my college friend.
o Just sailing from anchorage to anchorage, enjoying the scenery, and mostly relaxing with my wife during those times. We also would find time alone in the morning with our coffee/tea before the rest of our group woke up. The mornings before breakfast when it was quiet was awesome.
o Multiple dives and snorkeling
o Foxy’s and Soggy Dollar
o Best painkiller goes either to Foxy’s Taboo or Andrea on the boat. All were good though and we tried them all! My brother-in-law tried to tell me Ivan’s was the best, but I couldn’t trust his judgement at that point in the day…
Everyone from my group loved the experience. The BVIs are more amazing than I really even thought. Sailing was even more fun than I thought. At the end of the day, the crew made the experience. I couldn’t imagine being stuck on a boat all week with a crew that had a different approach.
Thank you for helping arrange this amazing trip for us. We will definitely look to do this again in the future. If you find it appropriate, feel free to share this with Patric as well. Or, I can directly if you think I should.
Thanks so much!
Mike
It’s hard to put into words how amazing that trip was, but I will try. Here are some thoughts:
First off, the crew was amazing. Patric is great; a wealth of knowledge and experience, great sense of humor, patient (especially with the teenaged boys) and kind. I enjoyed talking with him and thought he took a real interest in our group, which was a bit diverse. He was extremely attentive to everyone on the boat, always asking if we needed anything, and even serving coffee. I didn’t expect that level of service from the captain, but the best thing about Patric was just talking with him. GG who cooked for us while Mary was away was simply great. Her food was awesome so we definitely don’t feel like we missed anything. She was quiet, but very nice, and very patient with the kids. I didn’t get to know her all that well since she was mostly in the galley and I didn’t want to bother her. Cooking for our 12 and the crew was a huge task and she nailed it. Rica, the deckhand, was a real pleasure. Everyone loved her, the adults and kids. She was fun to dive with and was awesome keeping the little and big kids happy on the water. Very patient and helpful at all times! Since she was always around on deck, I seemed to talk with her the most. I could just tell through our conversations that she is just a really nice, amazing person, and I surely hope she enjoys her new job at the dive shop in a couple of weeks. Andrea was new to the boat and was just helping out during the week Mary was away. She was super friendly and I appreciated what she did for our group. I got the sense she was still finding her way a bit, but that probably impacted the other crew more than us. We all liked her. A special shout out to the crew for putting up with little kids (8-9 yrs old), teenage boys, and my daughter’s boyfriend who I even find annoying! And, my brother-in-law and I could be just as childish as the kids sometimes too!
The boat was very nice. It was well-kept and clean. Sailing was a lot of fun and we enjoyed when Patric put up the sails and aloud us all to help with driving. I’m not sure we could ever do another boat after experiencing the Tranquility.
The weather was mostly awesome other than some clouds the first day and a bit rougher seas that day. However, it was mostly sunshine all week and very calm.
I thought Patric did a great job designing a route to allow for great diving, but also allow the non-divers get in the water and have fun. We also loved the bars we stopped at – Willy T, Saba Rock, Bitter End, Foxy’s Taboo, Foxy’s, Ivan’s, Soggy Dollar. We also went to the Baths. It feels like we went everywhere anyone would want to go, some places I haven’t even mentioned. I’m not sure what we could have missed.
I think the only negative I can think of was that there wasn’t access to real bait (live or even frozen) for fishing. When we do this again, I will be sure to let Patric know to get some bait. Fishing with artificial bait wasn’t that great. However, this is a really minor comment on an overall amazing experience.
Highlights:
o Seeing constant smiles on my youngest son’s face all week, as well as his two cousins of similar ages. It was a real joy seeing the 3 of them enjoy the water so much all week long.
o Spending quality time with my brother and sister in law all week that I don’t see that often. I would say the same for the time I spent with my college friend.
o Just sailing from anchorage to anchorage, enjoying the scenery, and mostly relaxing with my wife during those times. We also would find time alone in the morning with our coffee/tea before the rest of our group woke up. The mornings before breakfast when it was quiet was awesome.
o Multiple dives and snorkeling
o Foxy’s and Soggy Dollar
o Best painkiller goes either to Foxy’s Taboo or Andrea on the boat. All were good though and we tried them all! My brother-in-law tried to tell me Ivan’s was the best, but I couldn’t trust his judgement at that point in the day…
Everyone from my group loved the experience. The BVIs are more amazing than I really even thought. Sailing was even more fun than I thought. At the end of the day, the crew made the experience. I couldn’t imagine being stuck on a boat all week with a crew that had a different approach.
Thank you for helping arrange this amazing trip for us. We will definitely look to do this again in the future. If you find it appropriate, feel free to share this with Patric as well. Or, I can directly if you think I should.
Thanks so much!
Mike
Guests aboard catamaran TRANQUILITY in mid-June, 2022, wrote:
"... I have to say hands down this was our absolute best charter ever. The boat was beautiful, Patric, Mary, Reka & Gi Gi were absolutely amazing everything was just fantastic we couldn’t have asked for a better trip really and truly."
And, "Our meals were amazing, it was like eating at a 5 star restaurant. Every single item from breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner was displayed beautifully.
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Mid February, 2022, guests aboard TRANQUILITY said:
We had a wonderful time. Patric, Mary, GG and Reka were phenomenal. The charter was a great success and everything went very smoothly. I only wish we would have used our whole time instead of coming down a day late.
Every part of the trip was great. The sites, the service, the food, the activities, the camaraderie, the ship. It was all perfect. Very much enjoyed the conversations that were had with each of the crew.
Everyone of our group enjoyed every part of the trip.
I very much hope to do this again and will contact you. I’ve been spending the past two days trying to think of when to do this again and with who (both tricky questions to answer).
The hardest part was leaving.
Guests aboard TRANQUILITy with Patric & Mary in mid-June, 2021 wrote:
Tranquility is amazing. Has everything you would want on it and more. The bedroom layout with 2 rooms having twin beds helped us with our teenagers having a little more of their own space. The inside was beautiful, great for doing a movie night. We loved having every meal outside on the back of the boat, it was perfect. We loved all the areas of the boat that were there to relax and for amazing views while we sailed. The chairs on the very top were a favorite. The kids loved the hammock and the bean bag chairs that could be moved down to the trampolines or anywhere we wanted. The boat was absolutely perfect for our group of 11!
The itinerary could not have been more perfect. We have been to the BVI many times before, so we had a few things that we really wanted to do. Patric incorporated those requests and we got to do everything on our list and the places he picked for us were absolutely amazing. It is so nice to be on a boat with a captain and crew that has sailed the BVI so often and is confident about the best places to go!
Patric was outstanding! Everyday we discussed our plans and what we wanted to do, where we wanted to go, He helped cater this trip 100% to where and what we wanted to do. He spent endless time working with our certified divers to have the best experience, as well as getting our new divers into the water. And then finding a place for our non-divers to snorkel and have an amazing experience, too! He was so great with our group of 5 teenagers and keeping them busy on the tube and wakeboard.
Mary, our chef, was AMAZING! She had her work cut out for her with our group of 11 that ranged from people who would eat anything to the teenagers that were super picky. Everyday she worked with us to make sure everyone had something amazing to eat. The food was overall incredible, every single meal. Gigi was always on top of everything, constantly doing something to make our trip fantastic, especially the cocktails! She learned one of our group drinks a specific iced latte every morning and literally had it waiting for him everyday when he got up. Gabby did a great job of taking care of our teens on the tube, scuba diving with us, basically any recreation we wanted to do. This crew worked so hard to make sure our vacation was perfect, and it was!
The food and drink were incredible. Every meal, Mary went out of her way to make sure we were all completely satisfied, she really paid attention to our preference list. Every meal was outstanding! We thoroughly enjoyed the selection of wine at dinner, as well as the after dinner cocktails. Gigi kept us all happy with any happy hour drink we requested.
Trip of a lifetime! Tranquility is the best of the best when it comes to chartering a catamaran with a full crew. I've never seen a group work so hard to make sure our trip was perfect and everything we had hoped it would be!
Early June, 2019, guests aboard catamaran TRANQUILITY wrote this great note to their charter broker...
New Years week, 2018-2019 , guests aboard TRANQUILITY wrote:
Our trip was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We rank it our top family trip, and we've taken quite a few of them.
First of all, THANK YOU for guiding us toward Tranquility and it's crew. I am not sure how you read us so accurately but Patric, Mary, Josh and Emily were a perfect match for our group. They absolutely took our experience to the next level with their knowledge, professionalism, willingness to accommodate our requests, and their overall attitude and demeanor. Their work ethic was totally impressive and they kept everything running smoothly all week. When they had a few down moments we had a great time hanging out with them, playing games and enjoying all the water sports. It could not have been a better match for us.
Mary is a gourmet chef (even though Patric said she's a "cook") The quality of the food, the preparation, the presentation - all superb, and comparable to anything offered at a top-rated restaurant. This was the case with every meal! We were blown away and each meal we said 'it can't get better,' but it did. We thought we'd dine on shore one or two nights but soon realized there would be no way to get even close to the quality of the cuisine on board.
Tranquility is a beautiful Catamaran and accommodated our group well. It's very comfortable, all systems were in top working order, the crew kept it pristine and sparkling, and we felt we were in a floating resort. The availability of water toys was fantastic and we loved parking in the beautiful coves on our route. We snorkeled, kayaked, SUPed, used the Subwing, tubed, and during our last stop we did the sling shot. So much fun! Patric took the divers on 3 great dives.
We have lots of photos. I have attached a few. If you need more comments or more photos let me know.
Thank you. It was an over the top, epic trip.
Christmas week, 2016, charter guests aboard catamaran TRANQUILITY said:
The trip was superb! Patric and the team killed themselves to entertain the kids with diving and the water sports. All of their personalities/attitudes/service was great. The food, Mary, was excellent. Dave and Fran were both dive instructors (and great young couple) so with Patric there was three on board. We would go in groups of 5 guests and 1 instructor. We did our last 2 open water with them and managed 4 other dives including Xmas morning at 8 am on the RMS Rhone. Not sure when we will do it again but I would go back to them.
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Once again you provided an awesome vacation! This was an absolute phenomenal week. Thankyou all so much.
Nashelsky Feb. 2016
All I cansay is it was simply amazing.. It has been the trip of our life!
Payne, Family Reunion. November2015
This is oneof the best trips I’ve ever been on. I’m glad to say I won’t forget you guys.
Joneses, December 2015
Thank you,will never be enough! You have put a song in our hearts that we will sing ourwhole lives.. constantly….. over and over...
Alison, November 2015
I will beg my Mom and Dad to come back!
Joey Bianchini, 8 years, Feb 2016
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Thanksgiving week guests aboard TRANQUILITY said:
CHARTER REVIEW OF TEAM AND VESSEL
Name: Gordon & Lynley - Date: November 23-30, 2015
In a nutshell our experience onTranquility was a 10 out of 10. Patricand crew did an amazing job. Our comments below are somewhat in our comparison to our experience on a Lagoon 44 with 2 crew. To have a family reunion on a yacht in the BVI’s was a once in a lifetime experience beyond anything our family could have dreamed of.
Comment on the comfort onboard Tranquility:
First class… rooms, amenities, etc. were all great. Lots of space with 12 of us plus 4 crew.
Comment on the condition of Tranquility:
We specifically chose Tranquility as it is relatively new. Everything was working and when there were eany mechanical issues, Patric was a capable mechanic taking everything instride.
Comment on the cleanliness of Tranquility:
Spotless! And we appreciated the crew letting us help swab the decks to feel useful.
Comment on the congeniality of the Captain and crew:
They should win the BVI Congeniality award! They all engaged with our family from the young twin girls to the grandparents.
Comment on the service ofthe Captain and crew:
Stellar… from 5:59AM to whenever we called it a night. Amazing to be able to keep this up fromdaybreak to end of day over an extended period of time.
Comment on the fun aspect of the Captain and crew:
Let’s see… snorkeling, scuba, paddleboarding, hiking, hammock, sailing, motoring, wakeboarding, tubing, Willy T’ing, finding the best spot in each and every harbor, 11.5knots in a reasonable wind, dealing with left behind passports, slingshot! Nightly summary…
Comment on the expertise of the Captain and crew:
Extremely experienced and willing to share insights with everyone.
Comment on the quality of your meals:
Each meal was better than the last. Quality was perfect. Mary’s first US Thanksgiving spread was beyond all expectations -> research and execution was amazing.
Comment on the presentation of your meals:
So good that we had to take photos every time… J
Would you charter this yacht again? (Circle one) YES
Can you please let the owners of Tranquility know that theyhave a special yacht and an amazing crew. Patric & Mary ran a tight ship and made this a special week for us. Will and Serena were on top of their game. For our family, while we were the customers felt like we were with friends on Tranquility. I think they could see how much our extended family enjoyed themselves
Having departed from Tortola airport vs. St Thomas, if we are to do this again, I would always depart from Tortola. It’s a unique experience to land at an airport and pretty much head straight onto the boat. While it makes it a bit more difficult to fly from Miami, it makes the arrival/departure easier and less work with passports, etc. It was interesting to see some of St Thomas, but arriving in Tortola feels like it buys you one more day on the water.
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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! We didn’t think we could top our experience of 5 years ago. But boy did you guys do that and more. Thank you for making this such a memorable time for everyone involved – both young and old. Patric you are the host with the most you are unbelievably accommodating, witty and so upbeat all the time. I don’t know how you do it. Mary – you are incredible!!! Magnificent meals that were healthy, tasty and beautiful presented. A very hard act to follow. Serena and Will thank you for your friendly service.. You are the sweetest. Payne, Family Reunion, November 2016
Thank you so much. I loved everything! Most of all spending time with you guys. It was so much fun.. P.S. I loved the food it was the best.. Nathan,6 years old..
What can Isay it was a fantastic time we had on Tranquility and none of this would have been so special if it wasn’t for you guys.. Thank you for all your hard work. Excellent Crew. Jason, December 2015
WoW! Amazing this week was the best trip I’ve ever been on. So very thankful for all of the wonderful experiences that you have allowed us to have.. Dreifuss,December, 2016
I have never been so taken care of. All of you do a tremendous job. Anticipating our every need and desire. You work so hard, provide entertainment and take such great care of everyone on the ship and the ship itself. I love the standup comedy, the incredible cooking, the 200 cups of coffee that Serena made for me and Will’s never ending work. Thank you for giving me unforgettable days of bliss. Russel, December 2016
I can’t imagine having experienced this wonderful vacation without the four of you.. Don, December 2015
Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime. Patric the diving was a thrill. You made every moment a blast. Mary your cooking was a delight. Will, thank you for all the waterskiing. Serena you were there at every moment when something was needed. The Tranquility crew is absolutely incredible.
This has been a trip of a lifetime and you made it special with your care.. The meals were out of this world and the care you took to make us feel comfortable was also. We consider you part of the clan now. Wood, January 2016
I can’t think of any words that could do this holiday justice. It has been fantastic form the moment we walked down that dock in the rain, to the boat.. All of you have made this the best holiday ever. You all are family now, and we will think ofyou, Tranquility and the BVI’s often.. We hope we have given you some memories of a lifetime also. "Pole dancing", long hair everywhere, our electrical expertise, endless wine tasting, yacht shopping via google and of course our own Dinghy captain with crew.. Jon, Jaci, Ashofrd, January 2016
We had the most amazing time of our lives! We hope you enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed you. This past week was full of adventures delicious meals, pampering. We felt like king and Queens, but most of all; we felt like family from the first day on board until the last. Thank you for all the memories that we will never forget.. Val& Craig Jan 2016
Thank youfrom the bottom of my heart for making my first trip to the BVI’s beyondmemorable – “Real perfection”- the humor, the kindness, the help, the fantastic meals & service were the icing of the cake of looking at the beautiful waters and Islands. Meeting and seeing Lemurs for the first time, and me diving for the first time. You as a team are seamless and make for a magical vacation. Hope to find myself back with you one day. Benay, New York 2016
The Tranquility Crew created a magical “parade” for all of us, filled with great joy andhappiness.. Elstrott, Jan. 2016
You guys rock, seriously! Thank you each and everyone of you for your diligence and long hours, and mostly for your patience. We had such an incredible week and its noteasy to coordinate such a fantastic trip with so many individuals with so ahuge range of likes and dislikes. You guys are really awesome in making it all work. Hope to see you guys next January again. William Feb, 2016
Thank you for an amazing time, this was a trip of a lifetime and we enjoyed every second! We will always remember our first trip to the BVI’s Thank you again and again for making it so special… Hope we cross paths again. Bianchini, Feb, 2016
Words cannot describe how appreciative our group is to you all. Mary, you are thetrue admiral of the boat. Galley Genius!!! Serena, silentAssassin.. Keep up the great work.
Will, Team award for good sport wish you nothing but brilliance.
Captain, keep doingwhat your doing. You and everyone around you is nothing but perfection..
Seriously Thank you.. This was the trip of the lifetime and we always be gratefulfor you and our Tranquility family..
Hecht,March 2016
