Boat rental in Castries · Beneteau — Oceanis 523 (2005)

Vincent unexpectedly told us the boat was unavailable less than 24 hours before sail only after I reached out to get more information on where to meet. He then bait and switched us on a new boat, which we took because we were desperate within the time constraints. The new boat was a very old, unmaintained, smaller 44ft monohull with an unfriendly captain who didn’t want to be there. We made the best of it, but were still charged the original amount for the larger newer boat. I do not recommend.

The original boat booked was not available due to an issue with the engine however Vincent the local contact put me in touch with a local owner who stepped in and provided a tailor made two day excursion from St Lucia to Martinique. I had a great couple of days sailing with a charming and very experienced owner. The owner was also very flexible on the departure day which we both agreed to vary to get better weather conditions. All in all a very good trip.

We had a wonderful day out with Nico and Marlen! They were very accommodating and friendly whilst also giving us time privately to enjoy the boat. Always topping up our drinks, offering us information on the island and even kept the boat out long enough so we could enjoy the sunset. Also the lunch on the boat was amazing! Delicious, healthy and incredibly tasty! Thank you for a wonderful day out celebrating our honeymoon!

It was an amazing trip. Vincent and his wife made us feel at home and exceeded all expectations. It was truly a privilege to have them cook and care for us. They were able to accommodate my wife’s gluten allergy and they made wonderful food. The only issue we ran into was the heat at night due to the lack of A/C and there happened to be no wind that evening. Other than that it was an amazing experience we will never forget!!

Vincent was a great captain and excellent communicator. He was supper accommodating of our changing schedule. The sail itself was smooth and very enjoyable.