TRANQUILITY - newly launched Matrix "Explorer 76" catamaran. Caribbean for Spring 2014, and New England for Summer 2014.
Crew Profile
Captain: Patric Guyaz (54)
Patric and Mary have been running Charter boats for nearly 20 years. There are not many islands in the Caribbean where they havent been either sailing or diving. They are more than happy to share with you the best spots above and below water! They have also explored some “off the beaten track” places like Cuba, Exumas, Galapagos, San Blas Islands, Bahamas or Jamaica.
Their goal is to make sure you are having to best 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.
Captain Patric Guyaz / Swiss
Patric holds a RYA Yacht master Offshore Captains license for over 17 years and has been a PADI Dive Instructor for over 20 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 hes 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.
Patric sailed mainly 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 humour, coupled with a professional, open and relaxed manner will make you feel safe and at home the moment you step aboard Tranquility.
Chef & Hostess: Mary Haddow
Chef Mary Haddow / British
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.
Quality of produce remains the mainstay of her cooking.
Flexible with a lively sense of humour her aim is to make your stay as seamless and comfortable as possible.
Stewardess: Diane Moffitt
Diane Moffitt
Born in Northern Ireland, Diane has spent the last 30 years living in many interesting places. 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 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 coffee.
She enjoys travelling, hiking, horse riding and yoga and really enjoys learning about other cultures & great food. Ask her about driving the tractor!
All: Seasonal crew
Seasonal Crews aboard TRANQUILITY
TQ Team P&M: Captain: Patric G, Mary Haddow, Jared B, Diane M
TQ Team J&J: Captain: Jared B, Jessica-Lynne Mueller, Jack B, Diane M
J&J: until 27th April 2024
P&M: 28th April - 29th July 2024 (end of season)
J&J: 17th October - 4th Jan 2025
P&M: 5th Jan - 30st March 2025
J&J: 1st April - 31st July 2025 (end of season)
P&M 1st October - 1st of Feb 2026
Mate: Jack Buckler
Hailing from the cold North of England, Jack is the First Mate/Dive Instructor onboard SY Tranquillity. Growing up Jack spent most of his free time playing sport, he played competitive rugby and enjoyed hiking and skateboarding too. He has since spent the last decade travelling around the world working both above the water on boats and below the water as a scuba diver. He has a passion for all things water related, along with the diving he is a keen surfer and wakeboarder - he is always eager to introduce others to the aquatic world! He's prior work has taken him from the desert shores of the Middle East to the icy waters of the Arctic Circle and has now been settled in the beautiful Caribbean islands for five years. During he's time off you can find him cycling or backpacking around some far-flung countries exploring different cultures and landscapes.
Seasonal captain: Jared Brett
Born in the town of Durban, South Africa, Jared spent much of his youth living the coastal life and working with his father in boat and house renovations. Seeking adventure in 2015 Jared undertook a year of training at Sodwana Bay academy where he achieved his PADI dive instructor certification. Shortly after he scored his first job in the BVI working at a commercial dive shop, learning everything about the island waters, above and below the sea.
Three years later Jared gained his RYA Yacht Master certificate. In 2019 he jointly purchased a 51ft sailing Ketch which operates popular daycharter trips in the BVI. Since this time he has worked on Tranquility for two seasons as First Mate and since January 2024 the rotation captain.
Seasonal Chef: Jessica Muller (34)
Chef Jessica-Lynn Muller
Sit back, relax and enjoy a unforgettable culinary experience onboard with chef Jess who will be taking care of all your meals so that you are able to get the most out of your vacation. Jess’s attention to detail and skill for creating a unique menu to suit all dietry requirements will keep making you want to come back for more. Her love and passion for all cuisine will not only be tasted in every bite but also stimulate your visual sensory with her beautiful and creative plating skills.
Jess has extensive experience as a yacht chef who discovered the world of food in 2015 when she started working onboard luxury yachts up to 80” in the BVI.
She has completed multiple chef courses as well as courses specialising in Nutrition, Plant based diet and most recently completed a 12 week chef program at the world renowned Balleymaloe Cooking School in Ireland.
Jess looks forward to welcoming you onboard and to share her passion for food with you through creating an amazing food experience suited to you and your guests.
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
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
