Our week aboard the 50-foot catamaran IARA was truly the ultimate family vacation — one that exceeded every expectation.
From the moment we stepped on board, Captain Paul and Lexy made us feel completely at home. They are the perfect balance of professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. Traveling with four children (ages 9–15) can sometimes be an adventure in itself, but Paul and Lexy made it seamless and unforgettable for every one of us.
Paul patiently taught the boys a little how to sail and got them involved whenever possible. The boat was stocked with plenty of toys and watercraft to keep everyone entertained, and there was never a dull moment. My husband’s favorite day was visiting the Bitter End and Saba Rock, where we used the BOBs (handheld underwater propulsion devices) — such a thrill!
Lexy is an absolute culinary star. She prepared breakfast every morning (cappuccinos to DIE for) and lunch and dinner on the days we opted for it, and every single meal was creative, beautifully presented, and delicious. Our entire family looked forward to each meal — and with four kids, that’s saying something! She has such a talent for combining fresh ingredients into dishes everyone loved.
We packed so much into our seven days, but my favorite day was visiting Anegada. Paul and Lexy connected us with the perfect vehicle rental, and we spent the entire day exploring the island — such a unique and memorable experience.
The boat itself was spotless, comfortable, and clearly very well maintained. You could tell Paul and Lexy take great pride in IARA, and it shows in every detail.
What speaks volumes is this: I am usually ready to head home toward the end of a vacation. This time? I could have happily stayed another week — especially with Paul and Lexy. Their hospitality, kindness, and attention to detail made this experience extraordinary.
This trip booked with the Boatbookings Team did not just meet expectations — it surpassed them. If you’re considering a Boatbookings charter, IARA with Captain Paul and Lexy is an absolute dream. We will treasure these memories forever.
Thank you thank you Boatbookings for recommending us this fantastic team!
The Captain, Chef, and Boatbookings advice and guidance made this trip one that exceeded all of our wildest dreams. Your professionalism, mixed with genuine and authentic friendliness put all of us immediately at ease - we knew we were in good hands! I so appreciated all of your attention to my gluten-free needs - I never felt as if my meals were ever `less than`. Somehow you managed to plan our stops so that each of us got to do what we love, and you guys worked with weather constraints beautifully. Thank you for being our hosts, our guides, and hopefully our friends now. We hope to connect with you at some point in the future.
Brynn and Olivia, thank you for sharing `your home` and taking such good care of us. The two of you are basically the dynamic duo! Stellar captain, amazing chef, and impressive teamwork. It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you both this week and we cannot thank Boatbookings enough for introducing us to you both. Do not hesitate to work with Boatbookings and their excellent advice and support.
We had an incredible time and we could not have asked for a better crew. Professional team at Boatbookings who know the crews and have excellent recommendations.
We all had a great time on the Two Ocean catamaran! Gordon and Anita were fantastic. They took very good care of us. The itinerary was perfect with quiet beach time and lively restaurants and beach clubs. I think my favourite day was in Anguilla spending time on gorgeous Rendezvous Beach and going to the Dune Preserve for the live band. I was even serenaded with a jazzy happy birthday by the band! The afternoon at Nikki beach club for lunch and drinks at Eden rock was also great. Thank you so much for your guidance and continued care throughout the entire process, Boatbookings!
We recently chartered Indulge ll, it was a great week recommended by Boatbookings. We toured beautiful places and anchorages in the BVI/USVI. The Captain and crew were great! Chef Mindy created excellent meals and managed food allergy extremely well. Deck /Engineer Michael, went out of his way to ferry us for drinks, sightseeing and snorkeling; Stew Mel made excellent cocktails and did an excellent job anticipating all of our needs, throughout the day and evening- super service. Our Captain found us calm evening anchorages and was flexible about the amount of time we spent in each location... Boatbookings do a thorough job of knowing the crews well and were professional throughout the process.
Team Maverick, you are sensational. Thank you for the amazing week we all had together. Thanks for incredible food, great coaching on the E-Foil, extraordinary events to celebrate our birthdays and New Year Eve. Our trip was truly unforgettable and thank you Boatbookings Team for making it happen and your recommendations were excellent.
The crew has been wonderful. The boat is beautiful. The food is delicious! The transfer for me with Island Time was great! I’ll never do the ferry again! Thanks for the referral! We are having a wonderful time. Thanks for all your help Boatbookings.
Having so much fun rediscovering the BVI after all these years. Ryan and Julia are super and the best hosts. A big thanks to you Boatbookings for making this trip happen with very little time to make it everything we wanted it to be!
Boatbookings are definitely in the know of the best crews - and you should have no hesitation to follow their advice! It was a memorable adventure, crew and services were +10!!!
