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NEPTUNE'S ESCAPE Guest Comments
Beyond Our Expectation
My recent experience on Neptune’s Escape with Francois and Nella was “& Beyond” all my expectations.
Francois has incredible sailing skills and knows the waters well. He has a wonderful kind demeanor that immediately puts you at ease.
Nela is a terrific chef that always goes the extra mile with seasonings and presentation. Every meal was a delight. She is a ray of sunshine!
They were both very professional, but at the same time, felt like part of the family.
I’d love to charter with them again.
Kathleen S.
Broker Review
That our captain Francois and chef Nela were absolutely amazing!!!
Your overall star rating?: 5
How would you describe your yacht? Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Well ventilated? Sufficient Shade? Sufficient Space to relax?:
It was nice, clean, and had everything we needed. Modern too :)
How would you describe your crew? Were they courteous? Helpful? Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable? Accompanied you on your activities/land excursions? Wore uniforms and acted professionally?:
Everything mentioned in that question!!! 10/10 would love to sail with this crew again
Was the food great and well presented? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your crew pay attention to your preference sheets?:
Nela catered to all of our needs, preferences, and dietary restrictions, and every single meal was homemade, high-quality, and absolutely delicious. She kept us well fed with a variety of international cuisine (I even tried a poke bowl for the first time!).
How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your charter?:
From the start, the entire trip felt fully tailored to our group’s desires. The proposed itinerary was amazing and could even be adjusted in real time, which we loved! With 8 people, everyone had different interests, and the crew truly tried their best to accommodate all of our preferences - and honestly, they did a great job. If I had one piece of advice to tell future guests, it would be to do a bit of research ahead of time to decide how much you want to be sailing and swimming versus being on land (restaurants, excursions, etc.). We mostly went with the flow, which worked out great, but knowing your ideal balance beforehand helps you get the most out of the experience.
Was it easy to travel to and from your yacht?: Yes
Did you like the area you chartered in?: Yes
In the future, would you consider : Charter again, Book the same Yacht again, Follow the crew onto another yacht, Sail a different destination
Any additional thoughts about your charter experience?:
Our experience was fantastic, especially as first-timers who didn’t fully know what we were doing. The price for 8 felt reasonable, and Neptune’s Escape itself was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. I honestly think this yacht would be great not just for groups like ours, but also for older travelers and families.
We would 100% book Neptune’s Escape again with the same crew in a heartbeat. This trip set the bar very high for future travel experiences and is something we’ll be talking about for years to come <3
Set The Bar Very High
Our group was 8 friends (4 couples) in our 20s from Texas and Louisiana. We’re frequent travelers, but this was our first time ever sailing and being on a yacht, so we didn’t really know what to expect. We spent 1 week aboard Neptune’s Escape starting in Tortola and island hopping around the BVI, and the experience completely exceeded our expectations.
From the start, the entire trip felt fully tailored to our group’s desires. The proposed itinerary was amazing and could even be adjusted in real time, which we loved! With 8 people, everyone had different interests, and the crew truly tried their best to accommodate all of our preferences - and honestly, they did a great job. If I had one piece of advice for future guests, it would be to do a bit of research ahead of time to decide how much you want to be sailing and swimming versus being on land (restaurants, excursions, etc.). We mostly went with the flow, which worked out great, but knowing your ideal balance beforehand helps you get the most out of the experience.
What truly made this trip unforgettable was the crew!!! We were blown away by the attention to detail and genuine kindness of our chef, Nela, and our captain, Francois.
Nela catered to all of our, preferences, and dietary restrictions, and every single meal was homemade, high-quality, and absolutely delicious. She kept us well fed with a variety of international cuisine (I even tried a poke bowl for the first time!).
Francois was cheerful, patient, flexible, and attentive in every possible way. We learned so much from him about yachts, sailing, and the BVI, which made the experience even more meaningful.
Our experience with &Beyond Yacht Charters overall was fantastic, especially as first-timers who didn’t fully know what we were doing. The price for 8 felt reasonable, and Neptune’s Escape itself was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. I honestly think this yacht would be great not just for groups like ours, but also for older travelers and families.
We would 100% book Neptune’s Escape again with the same crew in a heartbeat. This trip set the bar very high for future travel experiences and is something we’ll be talking about for years to come <3
Nazmeidy Walker
Don't Think About It - Just Do It
What an amazing trip.
Francois and Nela were an amazing team!
Beautiful scenery, snorkeling and beaching.. food was amazing ( Nela is an awesome chef!)
Don’t think about it.. just do it!!
Francois D.
Broker Review
Your overall star rating?: 5
How would you describe your yacht? Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Well ventilated? Sufficient Shade? Sufficient Space to relax?:
Yacht was perfect for our family. Clean, spacious and well maintained.
How would you describe your crew? Were they courteous? Helpful? Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable? Accompanied you on your activities/land excursions? Wore uniforms and acted professionally?:
Crew was impeccable in everything they did. I had a strong sense of confidence knowing my families life’s were in Francios’s hands. Nela catered to every need and interacted relentlessly with my wife and teenage daughter. We literally couldn’t have asked for a better pair for our family.
Was the food great and well presented? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your crew pay attention to your preference sheets?:
Food was incredible. Presentations of food and the table decorations were amazing. She followed preference sheet perfectly and even had backup plans for the kids on the event they didn’t like the meal.
How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your charter?
Honestly the pace and itinerary was absolutely perfect.
Additional comments about the yacht and the crew?:
We were beyond blown away by how well the entire process went and how well our family meshed with Francios and Nela.
Was it easy to travel to and from your yacht?: Yes
Did you like the area you chartered in?: Yes
Any additional thoughts about your charter experience?:
I will be sending a follow up email to everyone that was involved in making this happen for us. Just want everyone to hear from us how impressed we were with the entire process.
Thanks again for an incredible family vacation.
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