BVI Charter Group 8

Mid-April. 2025

These three individuals, Frazier, Olivia and Jess, made the trip for us, and the role they played in how much we enjoyed our week cannot be understated! They are, all three, amazing, steady, competent, warm and engaging.

They greeted us warmly, gave us a tour, and throughout the course of the week, became friends. We were so sad to have to say goodbye to them!

They were consistently cheerful, helpful and available, even when they had worked a long day and into the night.

They took the time to hear what we'd like to do, and to share their considerable expertise with us.

They encouraged a wide array of activities, and provided any instruction needed.

All three are incredibly experienced which contributed to our ability to sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip.

Frazier was clearly an incredibly competent, skilled and experienced captain. He was willing to explore, but the safety of the guests, crew and his boat were forefront. He had a general plan for our week, incorporating weather/wind forecasts, etc., but took the time before we arrived, and each day, to hear of our preferences.

We were offered options for adventure (hiking, jumping off rocks or the boom, visiting out-of-the-way beaches to explore, snorkeling and exploring, etc), as well as the ability to just relax in any one of the cozy seats and cushions to read or enjoy a cocktail and conversation.

Frazier and his family have clearly explored the "less traveled" aspects of the BVI and he and Olivia were incredibly knowledgable, which allowed them to show us "less traveled" inlets and harbors, or more "touristy" areas, at our preference.

Frazier had a general plan, incorporating weather/wind etc., but took the time before we arrived, and each day, to hear of our preferences.

I don't know what we expected, but the reality blew us away! Olivia could be a chef at the best restaurants in the world.

In her little galley kitchen, she came up with fresh bread every day, 3 meals a day that were delicious, varied, and beautifully served.

She used locally sourced ingredients to make fresh and delicious meals and "starters" from a range of world cultures (we had a "Spanish day", and "Middle East" day, etc.)

She caters to individual preferences (even those of us who don't eat seafood, despite the fact that it was from the ocean to the table in under 2 hours).

She took the time to listen to our preferences, and incorporate them into three meals + extras each day.

I'm not sure how many boats have herb gardens but Olivia utilized hers in most meals. Coffee was made to order each day.

The size and layout was incredibly comfortable.

Staterooms had comfortable beds, were spotlessly clean, with well-appointed Heads. It's hard to find king berths and Awatea had two of them.

The crew kept the entire boat clean and neat, despite our best efforts to leave equipment and "toys" around.

There was plenty of room to move around, so we never felt cramped or confined. The trampolines on the bow were a terrific spot to enjoy both sailing and sunset cocktails.

They had "all the toys" for water fun and encouraged (and taught) us to use them.

Awatea had all the toys you could imagine, and the crew were skilled and knowledgeable and willing to share their time and experience in instructing and encouraging.

They had good beach-games, and I'm happy to say that the women beat the men soundly in our game of Cups (Cubes??).

Frazier would take us to beaches, hiking trails or other on-shore locations and would guide us in other times of leisure activities.

Leisure time was spent reading, sailing, watching the islands pass by, and conversing among ourselves or with the 3 crew members.

Jess and Olivia offered excellent cocktails, and one night, encouraged us to make our own .. with a bit of competition to see who's was the best.Again, enough cannot be said about how much the crew of the Awatea impacted our experience.

Whether you are a family with kids/teenagers, or group of friends of any age, Awatea is your boat.

It is truly a bespoke experience with Frasier, Olivia and Jess providing an incredible trip to remember.