Thank you for providing a place for our family to bond and spend time together! The boat was beautiful and spacious, the crew was thoughtful and attentive, and of course the BVI was magical! We couldn't ask for a better experience. 
Favorites: meals with Cole, drinks (lime in da coconut!) with Rachel, seabob, private island time and games at night. Thank you all so much!
-The Chappell Family

Dear Tyler, Rachel and Cole, 
Thank you for the most MAGICAL trip! We had a fabulous time. Everything was absolutely perfect in this slice of paradise. The food was incredible and the service was stellar. Thank you for making our first charter special. We hope it is the first of many and that we will be with you on the open seas again!
-The Daniel Family

Dear Tyler, Ryan. and Ellen, 
Thank you for the best week ever!! Y'all gave us such a great vacation, and we are so grateful for everything. 
Ellen- you made the best drinks and always made sure we were taken care of. Thank you for being so kind, friendly, and fun to be around!
Ryan- your food is the best thing we have ever had, and we were constantly amazed with the everything you made us! Thank you for always playing with Nolan, making sourdough with me, satisfying our cravings, and telling us your cool stories.
Tyler- Thank you for being such a great captain and making all of our excursions possible.

I mean I have never experienced anything like this. 
Ellen is genuinely the kindest person I've ever met with the best cocktail making abilities. Thanks for the hundreds of glasses of champagne. 
Ryan is not only an extraordinary chef, but he is so happy and it spreads to everyone around him. I loved his early morning fam sessions in the kitchen and the pure excitement on his face when he introduced his meals to us (which were always delicious). 
Our family could not have asked for a better crew. We love XANDROS!

What an incredible wee we spent aboard Xandros! From the moment we stepped aboard until the last goodbye, every detail was handled with such care and professionalism and genuine warmth. Every meal was perfection (thank you Chef Ryan), every drink delectable (thank you Ellen), every adventure thoughtfully planned (thank you Captain Tyler) and every moment spent together was a gift for our family. You all somehow managed to make us feel completely pampered and completely home at the same time.
A charter is only as special as the people who make it happen, and each of you was and absolute 10! Your kindness hard work, attention to detail, constant smiles, care for our children made this trip far more than a vacation. It became a collection of memories our family will cherish forever. Thank you for sharing your talents and a little piece of paradise with us.

With Love and Gratitude, 
The de Mena Family

This was our first experience with Chef Ariq so we were a bit concerned because he had some mighty shoes to fill from Chef Julia last year.
Well he did not disappoint! Every meal was outstanding! My scale once home agreed! Loved his entree selections and his unique finishing touches. Joe & Ariq, we so much appreciated your friendliness, humor and commitment to ensure we made incredible memories with our family. Until next time…
-Charter Guest, May 2026
 

I have to honestly say that I have never been treated better on any vacation in my life. From the moment that we stepped aboard the
Painted Pelican, we were instantly transported to another world. Captain Joe and Chef Ariq are the dynamic duo! Our needs were met as if by magic! The attention to detail was phenomenal. At one point, Captain Joe was even able to find Nyquil! The gourmet meals that were prepared were a culinary and visual delight-from freshly caught lobster to handcrafted dessert. I cannot say enough good things about this magical trip! If you find yourself down in BVI, be sure to request this team!
-Charter Guest, February 2026

…Ariq, our chef, absolutely blew us away. The food was consistently excellent—fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. Every meal felt special, and the variety throughout the week was impressive. It truly felt like having a private chef onboard rather than “boat food.” He was also great to be around and always happy to accommodate requests….
•⁠  ⁠Charter Guest, December 2025