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PERMABEAR Guest Comments
May 2025
We just returned from a week on the Permabear and wanted to let you know how great of a trip it was. Our family of 7 had an absolute blast and cannot wait to get another one on the books. We have been on the Heavenly and the Permabear and thoroughly enjoyed both of them. Erin might just be the best cook we've ever eaten from!
Thank you,
Brian Edwards
December 2025
We had an incredible experience with the Permabear crew and can’t say enough good things about our trip. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing—thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious—and the sailing itself was such a highlight. Every day felt like a true adventure.
We especially appreciated the flexibility of the crew and their willingness to adjust plans when needed, which made the experience feel relaxed and personal rather than rigid. And having a dog on board was such a fun and unexpected bonus—we loved it!
Between the beautiful sailing, great food, sense of adventure, and the overall atmosphere the crew created, this was a trip we’ll remember for a long time. We would absolutely recommending sailing with Permabear again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.
~ Amanda
March 2026
Ed, Erin & Gus,
Thank you so much for giving us the trip and experience of a lifetime!
From the delicious food, the perfect itinerary (with adjustments as needed due to weather), and your warmth and top-tier hospitality, we will never forget this truly unique and unparalleled visit to the Virgin Islands! You were all amazing and made us feel comfortable and at home from the moment we got on the boat.
This trip will be talked about for years to come, and we hope we can come again! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Love,
The Tyre & Rogers Family
April 2026
We had a wonderful 6-night charter in the US and British Virgin Islands on Permabear. Captain Ed and Chef Erin made us feel welcome and safe from the first moment we arrived.
We were able to see so many sites, and they were able to easily pivot and provide us options when the weather impacted our plans. They had great connections on shore to facilitate our visit to Virgin Gorda and dinner on Saba Rock. They made the entire experience memorable.
The food was amazing—we ate so much! Each dish was prepared with care and had a special touch. A special part of the trip was when the youngest members of our group helped Chef Erin make pasta for dinner from scratch.
Our group included 5 children ranging in age from 7 to 14. Captain Ed did a great job facilitating fun in the water with snorkeling, rafts, and other toys. The boat was the perfect size for our party of 9. And we all loved first mate, Gus!
Our kids think this is the best vacation we have ever had! We can’t wait to go back.
~Nina
April 2026
The Permabear crew was amazing. They tailored our experience to our requests, and we welcomed their suggestions for some unforgettable experiences. They were extremely professional, competent, and accommodating...not to mention fun! They went above and beyond to be sure we were happy and having the best time possible, while keeping us safe.
The yacht was very clean and well maintained. It had plenty of room to lounge in various places, and we could access those areas whenever we wanted to. Very comfortable
Chef Erin did an incredible job! She prepared and presented all snacks and meals beautifully and to our preferences. All ingredients were fresh and meals were delicious.
We all enjoyed the areas we visited, and the planning of said itinerary was accommodating to our requests. The zoom meeting with the crew prior to our charter was particularly helpful to not only meet the crew, but to flesh out our plans ahead of time and be sure all were on the same page.
~Kory
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