Odyssea Charter Reviews

This trip was the trip of a lifetime! We travel frequently, however this was by far the best vacation we have ever been on! We are a family with 2

teenage boys and we all agree, it was just amazing! Sarel and Ally are talented, fun, kind, knowledgeable and overall wonderful people! They knew exactly when to interact and when to give us family time. They ensured we were safe and we had every need taken care of. A wonderful example is one afternoon my family took the dinghy to a little island to hang out on the beach, swim and play games.

After a bit we see Sarel coming over on the paddle board and he screams “I brought daiquiris!” It was perfect. He brought us a pitcher of daiquiris and cups and then played in the ocean with the boys. The excursions were awesome! The itinerary was planned perfectly! This is truly a vacation we will never forget!!

It was the best trip of my life! I would book the same yacht again, follow the crew onto another yacht and sail a different destination. It was perfect. Very clean and well maintained. Very comfortable in every respect. The meals were excellent and the preference sheets were followed with precision. The Captain Sarel and chef Aly were the reason that this was a trip of a lifetime. They were always courteous and professional and had a perfect balance between safety and fun. They were flexible and spontaneous when we required them to be and accommodated our every need. They were truly a pleasure to be with and made us feel at home. We extended the charter because we did not want to leave them. I cannot imagine a better crew and plan on scheduling another trip wit them. They are truly the best!

During our last season onboard, for the all summer 2019, we had the pleasure to meet Jeanette Dombrowe and see her working together with Christophe and we have really enjoyed their good collaboration, their compagnie and the perfect management of our sailing program they achieved together.

Jeanette is a very pleasant and competent person. She is always present, ready to help or provide with what we need, yet discreet.

The cooking (very important for French passengers) was excellent, diverse, and original. The Thai culture? The food program, the provisioning were well organized, yet, jeanette is ready to adapt according to our wishes or the weather circumstances…

The rooms were done very early, during the breakfast, and properly.

Jeanette is a good mood, smiling person. One can discuss, or laugh, or not, with her. It was a real pleasure being with her on board.

Viincent

We were greeted warmly by our crew Sarel and Alessandra and treated to a champagne toast to start the charter. We were taken to beautiful bays where we could snorkel, enjoy the beach and the other water sport activities from the boat like paddle boarding. We enjoyed delicious meals and snacks prepared by Alessandra and always had the perfect beverages to accompany. Our accommodations were kept impeccably clean and decorated and we enjoyed restful sleep while aboard. We also enjoyed some shore time in St Barth’s and St Martin. Sarel collaborated with us to fulfill our wishes for the week long trip. My husband and I also had an incredible rendezvous dive trip off the coast of St Barth’s where we saw sharks, turtles, moray eels, and lots of fish! We thoroughly enjoyed the week and the amazing crew. We look forward to the opportunity to sail with them again.

This trip exceeded our expectations by a mile. This was our first experience with a crewed cat and chef and after one day I was wondering why we bareboat sailed all those years, shopping, cooking & cleaning.

Our captain, Florian, was incredibly accommodating. He was so thorough on instructions around the boat and picked a really diverse itinerary. He also chose anchorages that were within a short swim to excellent snorkeling. He pointed out things to us as we went along and was engaging and a very cheerful fellow.

And Michael his crew and chef made wonderful meals, snacks and desserts and we never had to lift a finger.

All in all it was a dreamy vacation made all the more so by having a well appointed cat, and an excellent captain and chef/crew. We’d follow them around the world if we could.“

All the best

All I can say is WOW! I can’t put into words how amazing our week was on Purpose. It was SOOO amazing that I rebooked a follow-up trip while we were on the boat. The boat itself is quite special and has ABSOLUTELY every amenity that one could dream of. It is also IMMACULATELY kept (and I am a neat freak)! While the boat is impressive, Captain Florian and First Mate Mike will blow you away. They both are so personable and warm and go to any extreme to ensure that you are enjoying your time on your “floating home.” Captain Florian must have taken my son on hundreds on water activity excursions and always did it with the biggest smile on his face. Mike’s cooking is first rate and he was very considerate to have meals that fit every passenger’s tastes (a side note- my husband gained 10 pounds)! We are counting the days to our next vacation on our favorite floating home and can’t wait to spend the holidays with our new favorite members of our family- Captain Florian & Mike. Never hesitate to book the Purpose- my memories will carry me a lifetime.

We traveled with three other couples (party of 8) in St Vincent and the Grenadines with Flo and Mike in early February. All but one of the couples had chartered boats for a week in the past. But we were all blown away with the luxury and the care and feeding that we received from our captain and our chef. Flo mans the boat with poise and confidence. He seems to manage the boat singlehandedly without breaking a sweat! The food that Mike prepared for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks was so far and away above all of our expectations. There really was no need to stop at a restaurant on land because the fact was that whatever Mike prepared was better than what could be had at the local restaurants anyway! All prepared in a tiny kitchen, on a moving boat, and with seemingly no mess or heat coming from the galley! They had both asked us lots of questions ahead of time so that they could provision the boat with our favorite things. They were both flexible and knowledgeable about our schedule. Flo knew the best coves, restaurants, and shops to stop at. He was happy to accommodate “what we felt like doing” on any given day. Not only was Purpose stocked with our favorite wines and beers, it was also stocked with scuba gear, noodles, and stand up paddle boards. But perhaps the biggest differences between this experience and the usual week long sail is that Flo considers Purpose his home. So, if you had wished that there would have been a cushion to soften the seat somewhere on deck-Flo had already likely provided one in Sunbrella fabric all discretely tied so that the wind wouldn’t blow it away as we sailed. There were homey touches like that in our cabins as well. Purpose has plenty of nooks to retreat to as well as plenty of common spaces to gather in. I give Flo enormous credit for having put together this winning formula for a lovely vacation and feel very lucky to have found him. I am already tracking Purpose’s movements over the next year or two so we might be able to meet up again and explore somewhere else! I can’t recommend this boat, it’s captain, or it’s chef enough!

We can hardly find words for the time we had on Purpose. One week St. Vincent and the Grenadines. From the first moment till the last, Florian and Mike did everything to make us feel comfortable – and we did! The yacht is spacious, tastefully and lovingly equipped in every detail. Florian is not only confident in handling his yacht, he also knows the best spots around. Delicious meals, snorkeling, stand up paddling or just watching the cristal clear water, sunsets, sunrises, sandy beaches, enjoying a starry night with a cocktail on deck. It really was a week to get away from it all and to catch a glimpse of paradise. We ourselves are sailing teachers and can highly recommend the Purpose and its crew!

Purpose is such a beautiful sailing vessel and the captain and cook are the friendliest crew to be on board with! Highly recommend choosing Purpose for your charter, and make sure to have Flo set the scene for a catamaran dance party! Nothing but good things to say!

While we expected beautiful turquoise water, and a friendly and experienced captain, we had severely underestimated the quality of the food, the variety in presentation, and the incredible flavors Chef Mike was able to deliver from a small galley kitchen while bobbing around on the water. I have dined in fine restaurants all over the world, and this experience was truly on par with any of them! And the attitude, enthusiasm, and joy he displayed brought a smile to our faces every day.

We had an amazing sail in the Bahamas on this yacht. The crew were lovely. The weather was amazing. The places we visited were out of this world. We had such an amazing vacation and found the whole experience so relaxing. We will be back.

Embarked on a charter for 4 couples through the Grenadines with Florian and Mike

We had chosen the Grenadines as it is less crowded than the BVI and some slightly longer sailing stretches

Purpose was more than adequate for the waters and Florian took us to many beautiful anchorages as well as some of his private locations. Florian is also obviously very confident with his craft as he demonstrated many times that he can handle the yacht by himself

Our meals were also absolutely terrific. Chef Mike did and amazing job creating unique meals and presentations that we did not expect out on such a cruise. Most of us did not want to

Leave the yacht to even experiment dining ashore

We had a group of 8 guest and really enjoyed a wonderful week being pampered by Florian and Mike

Floria guided us to many wonderful sights as well as some private and quiet spots. Purpose is a terrific yacht and easily accommodated us

Prince Michael treated us to one great meal after another such that we did not even want to leave our yacht to eat elsewhere

We just had an amazing vacation. The crew were fantastic. Everything about this trip for my husband and I was just brilliant

The magic of the Eastern Caribbean was not lost on us! Captain Florian and chef Mike were amazing! They planned the perfect agenda for us, carefully listened to our preferences for food and activities, and executed a dream vacation in a time when we really needed to get away from the stresses back home. Florian’s knowledge and experience were evident from day one, and Mike’s culinary expertise was truly on par with any restaurant in the world. Don’t pass up the opportunity to sail on Purpose!

What a great way to truly unwind for a week! Florian and Camille were fantastic hosts and went out of their way to make our week onboard the Purpose fantastic. There were four of us in total – Mom, Dad and two kids – and Florian was able to create the perfect itinerary for us from Nassau down to Staniel Cay and back. We hit the popular spots, but Florian also had a few hidden gems that he had found exploring that really stood out to us. To top it all off, Camille did a wonderful job with every meal and really made them special with extra touches along the way. We all went home with big smiles and are, like others, talking about our next visit!

Our trip was amazing, thanks to the crew. Florian was fantastic. Our group ranged in age from 8-84 and we all loved our trip and have started talking about the next one. Florian paid special attention to each of us and helped us enjoy our time on Purpose. Highly recommend.