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SERENA Guest Comments
Guests aboard the 63 ft sloop SERENA for the last week of January, 2025, said:

Captan Hugh and Vivi,
Yacht Serena and the both of you werejust what the Dr. ordered! Even though things got a little crazy back home, you helped us unplug and relax. The accommodations were perfect. Your meals and cocktails were fantastic - even going out of the way to find special treats! Hugh has the best stories. We can't wait to come back and hear some more! Thank you for taking us to the most charming spots in the US & British Virgin Islands.
Sarah & Reza
St. Louis
  

First guests of the 2025-2026 season, they wrote of their charter aboard SERENA:

Capt Hugh & Chef Vivianne,

What an experience!! Loved the trip, the stops, the food, the stories and above all, the sailing.

The hospitality was superb and the food out of this world.

This has been an exceptional experience and a true bucketlist trip. Thanks for letting me drive Serena from BEYC to White Bay, reminding me how much my soul needs sailing and the sea. Truly reinvigorated!

Hud & “Rolly”
Jacksonville

And...
Capt Hugh & Chef Vivi,
Thanks for an amazing trip, especially the two full days of sailing & the menu created by Vivi!
The long sails, dining, snorkeling, and food were tremendous.
As a group, we all agreed Hugh was a one-man comedy show. And to watch him jump into action — jack of all trades — fix any and everything was a feat to watch.
Additionally, his grasp of all things about the voyage, wealth of information (delivered in a humorous banter) was amazing. At no time were we bored — nothing but great dialogue, restful sails, and great sleep.
5 stars from this windward traveler!
Jack & Wendy
Wilmington
 

Late March guests aboard SERENA wrote:

The food on the Serena exceeded our expectations by three times. Consistently better than any 5 star restaurant by far. Each and every breakfast lunch dinner and desert.
Over the top. And nice people as well.

 

Early April, 2026, guests aboard the 63 ft sloop SERENA wrote:

Capt. Hugh & Chef Vivi—
Thank you for an unforgettable week! Our first charter, first time to the BVI and you made it incredible. Traveling with teens is a challenge of balancing having “things to do” and enough food and some downtime. This trip knocked it out of the park! There was something for everyone and no one asking mom what are we doing today or what is for dinner!
I can’t remember the last time Rob & I got to relax so much and have so much quality time with the kids. Reid & Clare will always remember the attention you gave them and such a special experience. I can’t wait for Reid to cook his new recipes for us at home!
Thank you—can’t wait to book with you again!
Sarah and Rob

This was the best vacation my family has ever gone on & with the best captain & chef ever. 10/10 recommend
C

Thank you for all the fishing, all the cooking, and all the jokes this vacation, with all my heart!
R

The Strassheims

Late May, 2026 guests aboard SERENA said:

Thank you for a wonderful week! The food was fabulous at every turn! We loved getting to sail together as a family again for the first time in 35 years and to get to introduce our kids to such a magical place.

We appreciate your hospitality and even more your flexibility with our crew!

Very best wishes to the both of you through this summer and your many other endeavors.

Hope to be with you again!

Danielle & William (17)
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Hugh & Vivi,

Thank you for the great week in the BVI – from the dolphins playing around the boat from the very beginning to the great sailing days! Ben was over-the-moon about getting behind the helm for a while again after so long and Will loved learning more.

The food was incredible and we found some good beaches.

Thanks again and I hope I’m able to return soon!

Lynne Summers

Happy Sailing!
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Chef and Cap’n:

Cannot say enough about this trip. From “spirited” seas to dodging the local Poker Run, really imagine these memories will last (and grow with) the test of time.

God Bless the Serena and all those welcomed aboard as we were.

The Herds

Ben, Isabel, Sofia
  

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