Testimonials

We were two families (4 adults and 4 children 10 to 12) enjoying a 7day bareboat charter in the Saronic Gulf. The Greek island is to me sailing paradise; wind (we had F2-5 bf) sun, beautiful towns and beaches, and simple good food.
The Moorings, the boat and Mike and his team at the Athens base were all fantastic.
Will do this again!

We just returned from an amazing trip to Croatia on board the Clem’Calije with Edi and Ana!!! My husband and I enjoyed an incredible experience! We have not done a boat trip like this before. Captain Edi made us feel at ease and secure from the very beginning. He was easy going, had a great sense of humor and created a trip that we felt was designed perfectly for us. Chef Ana made delicious meals and stuffed us! The meal preparation smelled fantastic and we were never disappointed with the taste! Ana is great chef with a sweet personality. She always made sure we were never hungry or thirsty! We enjoyed the nights we spent at the marinas in Milna, Stari Gard and Vis. It was fun to people watch and explore the towns. Each morning we would moving towards a new location. Edi would stop before lunchtime to find a nice cove for us to snorkel or paddle board in while Ana would make us a tasty lunch. We’d then head on to our next overnight location in the afternoon. I enjoyed our stays anchoring in beautiful coves the best. It was so quiet, peaceful. Just the sound of cicadas which is Heaven to me! We had some wonderful conversations and truly felt like we were leaving friends when we departed the boat after a week with Edi and Ana. Thanks so much for an amazing and memorable trip!

Our recent sailing trip in Croatia, guided by Edi and Ana, was nothing short of incredible! From the moment we stepped aboard, we knew we were in for a fantastic experience. Their expertise, enthusiasm, and warm personalities made our journey truly unforgettable.

Edi and Ana demonstrated exceptional professionalism throughout the trip. They possess an extensive knowledge of the Adriatic Sea, which they effortlessly shared with us, enriching our understanding of the area’s history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Their in-depth knowledge of sailing and navigation ensured our safety while granting us the freedom and confidence to explore hidden gems along the coast.

Ana’s food was both extremely good and healthy, and she did a great job of preparing authentic food from this region. Edit’s recommendations for places to anchor and eat were always spot on!

We hope to be back next season, as this was the best trip we have ever been on as a family!

We rented a 48 CAT , with skipper, the Captain, Remi Cavat, The best!!!
He was kind and very patient ( we had 3 infants running around the boat) he took us to incredible places. Thank you Remi !!!!
The boat, as usual with The Moorings was in very good conditions, we didnt have any trouble at all.
My only criticism is that with the “covid excuse’ ( come on, guys, thats a very lousy one, get over it already!!) we were not provided with the usual masks and snorkels , that usually come in very handy .
Also, the fins were either too big (42, 43) or too small (36)no regular sizes.
We count on those on these trips, I advise to check tham before departing.
any ways, I wouldn’t recommend any other company to rent this type of cruise, they are the best.
And again, I wish I could have remi as a Captain in the BVI s, He is the best !!

Love it! Everything from the marina, to the team of awesome employees, to the vessel, to the location, and all the sailing we did. Loved it! Thank you!!

We had a lovely trip to Antigua. Brittany and Bob, at the base, were wonderful. Brittany did a great job checking in on us and helping us when our generator was not running. Bob did a wonderful chart review and boat check. The base at English Harbour is much smaller than the BVI but is historical and beautiful. Our boat had electrical problems but we managed to overcome the issues and made the best of it! Antigua is beautiful with turtles everywhere! Will definitely like to return in the future!

The Marina Zia staff are amazing and caring, we have been chartering from the location for several years the boats are well maintained, and we love the proximity of the Marina

Great trip. Amazing time on the water and at port locations. It would have been a nice time no matter what but the captain George made it a memorable trip setting up everything including our dinners. He really listened to what we wanted out of the trip and took it from there. There are a hundred options so tell them what you are looking for and they will make it happen. We chose short distances in order to sail more, swim more and experience each island longer. If we had chosen further distances it would have changed the entire trip.

The team at the base could not have been better. Britiney, the base manager is excellent and will take care of any and all of your needs.

Great boats, location and staff – Britiney, Dion and Sadique (sp?). Good sailing grounds. Crossing to Barbuda worth the effort.

Really wonderful time. The Cat was very well maintained and we experienced no problems. Elias and his crew were very helpful and answered every question. They made sure we were well briefed and that safety was a priority. Nancy in the front office is a gem with customer service and the facility manager Michael is excellent. All eight of us will be back.

Just completed a lovely charter with 5 girlfriends. This was the most well-maintained and nicely stocked charter vessel I have been on. The staff was all very responsive and helpful. Only suggestion would be to provide more orientation for those unfamiliar with Med mooring. .

An amazing experience, our captain Christos was really helpful and nice. Whatever we wanted he would do his absolute best to try and help us do it.
A perfect trip for all ages I would say as there is a perfect balance between relaxing and activities.
I would highly recommend doing quad biking around Poros island, a very fun day to explore.

We hired 2 boats for our teenage family and their two girlfriends. Both captains were brilliant, they were really helpful and wanted us to enjoy our experience. We had our own ideas of where we wanted to visit and the captains also offered plenty of suggestions of other places to visit.

What an amazing experience, enjoyed sailing around the islands with our excellent and very knowledgeable skipper Christoss who really made the trip special. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a hot holiday with a good balance between relaxing and exploring.

This year our annual two-week bareboat trip was Antigua and Barbuda. The Moorings was outstanding. The service was the best we have had in 6 years of bareboating.

If you are considering a bareboat vacation, this is one of the best bases to work with.

The location is convenient to stores for provisions and the sailing is outstanding.

The Sunsail team at English Harbour are a delight and work hard to keep the fleet spotless. We were so impressed with our yacht and will be back.

We’ve done several bareboat charters in various locations; this was our first one in Antigua & Barbuda. We’ve gone with both Sunsail and Moorings, as well as local companies. The staff at the Sunsail base is the friendliest and greatest we’ve worked with. Bob gave us a very thorough chart briefing, and both he and Brittany expressed concern about us leaving the first day due to high wind and seas. We checked the forecast together, then took our chances and beat our way in 12′ seas to Green Island, where we safely stayed on a (free!) mooring. Bob even wanted us to call him to let him know we arrived safely (which we did). We noticed the jib sheets were chafed, and Bob promptly re-rigged new sheets for us before we set off.

Pre-charter questions were answered promptly and professionally by Lovena. Sadique was friendly and efficient with the check-in process. And Dockmaster Clive was calm, cool, and collected docking the boat upon our return to crowded English Harbour.

The base itself is in a historical building in Nelson’s Dockyard; as such, it does not have full amenities like the Sunsail/Moorings base in the BVI. There are showers and laundry in a building a short walk away.

We also provisioned using their services, and everything went smoothly there as well. They had to make a couple of different trips to get everything that was on the list (not everything is always available on the island). For last-minute liquid provisioning, there is a well-stocked liquor store in Nelson’s Dockyard, and the empanadas from Dockyard Bakery are yummy!

We have chartered sailboats in several locations, often with Sunsail and the Moorings, the staff at this location were by far the best that we have experienced. This Christmas season, we decided to try Sunsail in Antigua. To be honest booking Antigua with Sunsail was not the easiest. I like to review the cruising guide and charts ahead of time, but despite my best efforts I could not get the correct information out of the administrative office in Florida. Everytime I asked for a cruising guide/charts I was referred to the sample itinerary on their website. At one point I was sent an email link for the cruising guide for the BVI. So, it got off to a rocky start.
Once we got to Antigua, things were very different. The location and staff could not be better. You are not likely to meet a more helpful group of people than the Sunsail staff at Antigua. Nothing was too much trouble, no question would remain unanswered, Although everyone was wonderful to work with, Brittany, Bob and Clive stood out as exceptional, and we are indebted to them, and it was their efforts that earned this review five stars.
There are two things that Sunsail/Moorings could do that would improve the experience. One, bring back the welcome packet that you used to send out years ago with luggage tags, cruising guide etc. Secondly, and I am echoing what another reviewer mentioned and that is having a longer season at Antigua. We would love to visit this destination in the summer and fall, the current cruising schedule offered for Antigua is way too short.

Booking # V46349

The staff at the base here is hands down the best. All of the employees go out of their way for you.They tried to help in all aspects of our trip. wish they were open all year around that way I could bring the kids on their summer brake form school..We will be back!