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Janel ZM
2025.01.06
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Honeymoon To Remember
My husband and I charted a monohull for our honeymoon. We cruised for 10-days without a captain or chef. It was a trip of a lifetime made perfect with Conch Charters kind, helpful, and expert staff. The sailboat was an ideal match for just the two of us, the provisioning was easy, and check-in/check-out was a breezeBetter than Moorings! Can't wait to plan our next charter with Conch Charters!
Robert Snowflack
2024.12.24
Great Charter Company
Axel L
2024.12.19
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Above and beyond customer service from a local company!
An absolute testament to customer service throughout. From the initial contact, the Conch Charter staff were incredibly helpful talking through the various considerations for a successful bareboat charter. They were readily available via phone for discussing payment options, additional rentals, and ensuring that the travel plans for arrival were supportable. Once we arrived, we got a thorough chart briefing that covered all the areas we wanted to travel too with tips and advice on places to go and see! The boat brief was comprehensive as well, and after a checkout ride with a captain I felt more than ready to take on a week of sailing in the BVIs for the first time. During our trip we did experience an abnormal maintenance issue - having owned boats before I can attest that it was not caused by any failure to properly maintain the vessel or engines and was instead just a moment of bad luck. The staff, particularly Ross, Sam, and Jabid, went above and beyond to get technical support to us on Virgin Gordo, ensure we were set up for success, and talk through any continuing planning. I was thoroughly impressed with the professional and responsive nature of their customer service.It was the trip of a lifetime, and everyone aboard (9 total on a 4 bedroom 45' Lagoon Catamaran, with one sleeping in the main cabin or above) had a phenomenal time. I cannot recommend this company enough. The boat was in immaculate condition and clean, and except for the one abnormality ran and sailed incredibly well.
Charles Bartholomew
2024.12.17
Awesome charter company.
Like having a “family” in the business. Always willing to locate and take care of problems…..
I’ve been with a group of friends who have used Conch (with me along for the ride) for the last five years.
Thanks Ian!
Natasha R
2024.12.10
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We had great experience!
We had a great experience this year despite minor engine issues at the beginning of our charter. We contacted the office and employee came and fixed it for us while we were snorkeling near the beach. We never worry, because we know Conch Team will always take care of us. It was a very relaxing experience. We loved the boat. It was very clean. The housekeeping team made towel swans and there was a "welcome" bottle of rum waiting for us! There also were shower gel/shampoo, plenty of towels provided. :) We appreciate everything Conch Team have done for us!
Steve S
2024.12.03
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Conch takes great care of its customers
We charter our Jenneau 389 with Conch Charters. Our boat is excellently maintained, insuring a great experience for us and for guests who charter our boat. the management and staff - Pete, Jeremy, Rasika, Bernadette, Hazelle, Sam, James, Hanna, Deco and may others, are wonderfully helpful and responsive. As other reviewers have remarked, they are family while one is on the base or out in the islands. As a charterer, you are not just another customer, as you might experience with the big name companies in the BVIs, but a valued guest.
Mark
2024.12.02
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How soon can we get back?!
Just the most fantastic charter experience you can ask for. We have been lucky enough to have chartered with Conch for many years, and it has always been a real pleasure. The BVI has changed so much, but Conch Charter remains a treasured vestige of the Carribean experience in the best of times. We can't speak highly enough about each and every one of the wonderful team of people, and we look forward to our next trip........
LoveTravel260222
2024.11.25
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Honeymoon 11/2024
Just had an amazing Charter on a 40’ Jeanneau for our honeymoon. The Staff was excellent especially Bernadette, and maintenance crew. Had our radio go out before we left (tragic) they had a new one installed within 45min! Great low stress family run business.
Chris C
2024.11.18
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Outstanding service and equipment.
Our tenth BVI bareboat charter and first with Conch.The entire experience from first contact to final checkin was superb.The staff are all knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, and welcoming.The boat was in great shape, and the one minor issue that we experienced during out eleven days aboard was repaired within a couple of hours during our already planned shopping an beach time.Recommend Conch without reservation
mcbtbls
2024.11.11
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10 night Charter
Conch Charters was top notch from the beginning to the end of the trip. They answered every question we had and made the experience amazing. We chartered Ciao For Now and it exceeded our expectations. We will be back for sure.
Natalie St-Amant
2024.09.24
We had a very bad experience with Conch,. They were acting as the broker in a catamaran transaction, they stole tools, linens, dishes and lines from the boat after having me paid an extra charge for all items. Be careful they are liars, and then they rushed me out of their marina so we didn't have time to go over the inventory. After many conversations with the seller, we realized many items were missing. The seller is filing a police report for stollen items. Do not use them as broker for any boat transaction.
Dear Natalie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We take all reviews seriously and strive to provide the best service possible to our clients. It is important to point out that there are serious discrepancies between your review and what actually happened.
Your review is really a review of a yacht brokerage company, Charter Yacht Sales. Charter Yacht Sales is a separate company but in partnership with Conch Charters to help Conch’s yacht owners sell their boat or buy a boat into Conch’s fleet. Charter Yacht Sales provided yacht brokerage services for the sale of Cabo (Lagoon 450S) to Nathalie St Amant and her partner Richard Beauregard. Nathalie D. St-Amant and her partner Richard Beauregard purchased the vessel Cabo for $410k and the deal was closed on 1 May 2024.
The vessel was advertised on YachtWorld initially for $475k with a description of the vessel with standard charter ready equipment like linens Galleyware etc. sufficient to enable the yacht to go on charter. They received a huge discount as the seller is suffering from cancer and wanted a quick sale.
The seller had personal items in locked storage areas on the vessel and 10 boxes in dry storage ashore. These items were not part of the sale. We did not have control of any of these items nor access to certain storage lockers onboard at any point of time. This was pointed out to Nathalie in an email 3 April 2024. The personal effects were shown to Nathalie and she offered to pay $1000.00 which was accepted and reimbursed to the seller.
The seller posted a number of You Tube videos from one of his trips back in 2023 as a memento for the last time he used the vessel. Nathalie started requesting items she saw on the video like a Satellite Phone plus a dinghy and outboard (which the seller had previously sold) or had taken home. We had to remind her again is not part of the deal.
The items Nathalie is referring to in her review are a couple of plastic champagne flutes, some linens, none of which we had control of as it was in owners storage. It was ridiculous the amount they were trying to nickel and dime the seller. It is egregious that they have brought this up six months later (after the acceptance has been signed), because they watched an YouTube video with no date stamp!
Finally, Nathalie and her partner Richard Beauregard blackmailed us in an email on 2 Oct 2024. They said they would remove their 1 star review if we gave them $1,000!
We had an extremely negative experience working with Nathalie and Richard. They were difficult, aggressive, and loud. There was a complete lack of communication from their end, including arriving at the dock unannounced and expecting to sleep on a vessel which they hadn’t purchased yet. While the seller denied their request, we accommodated them every step of the way. They did not know how to operate the vessel. They couldn’t start the genset, work the air conditioning units and other basic equipment like the water maker and started getting annoyed.
We even allowed them to use our dock space after they purchased their vessel at no extra cost.
Nathalie purchased the yacht for a great deal, she got the owners tools and equipment for a steal (worth $10k according to the seller) the yacht was fixed up to her satisfaction as per the survey. I suggest she should focus on enjoying her life.
We will not entertain your blackmail request to give you $1,000 to remove your 1 star review!
Maps746106
2024.09.23
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Bad experience
Conch was acting as a broker in selling one of their privately owned catamaran. As the buyer we had a terrible experience. They stole dishes, tools, linens, towels, and lines from the boat. After many conversations with the seller we realized many items were missing after having me paid an extra charge for these items. They are liars, and they rushed us out of their docks to make sure we had no time to go over the inventory. The seller confirmed they were supposed to change some running rigging main halyard, and nothing was done. Do not use them to charter your own boat or as a broker in a transaction.
JeffroIrv
2024.08.07
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Fun Charter on SV Jada!
We had an awesome 8-day vacation chartering the Beneteau 48 JADA. The four cabin layout worked well for 2 couples aft and two teens forward. Late July provided very nice weather....15-20 kt winds and 85 degrees was great perfect for snorkeling, hiking, and sailing. Thank you Conch staff (Hazelle, Ian, Bernedette, Hannah, and James) for being so nice and spot on with your suggestions!
J E
2024.07.11
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Conch Charters is a great choice for your trip to the BVI
Conch Charters is the best company to go with when bare boating in the BVI. Conch's communication and customer service was excellent throughout the booking process. Ross did our boat briefing and left us feeling confident about all systems on the boat. Hazel completed our chart briefing. She was patient, thorough and kind. We used the map she made up for us often throughout the trip. We hired Royce, a Conch skipper and master mariner. He sailed with us the first day out and walked us through the many nuances of our Beneteau monohull. On our return, James did our debrief when we checked the boat back in. He's a skilled sailor and a great guy! I highly recommend Conch Charters for your trip through the BVI!
Kate B
2024.07.03
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Wonderful Experience!
I recently had a wonderful experience with Conch Charter! Along with a group of friends we chartered Mirabella a 40ft catamaran for 7 nights as we cruised the BVI. We are all former sailing captains so we are very comfortable living and sailing a large boat but Conch really made it an exceptional experience. The boat was clean, new, well designed, comfortable, and modern. My only complaints were that we had issue with the bluetooth speaker and wish the knives were shaper. If that's the only feedback I have for Conch than I consider the experience a huge success! Also Conch's team of Ross, Hannah and Bernadette and others were great resources!
Ben Roberts
2024.06.23
A good friend that knows the charter scene in the BVI well recommended Conch Charters to us. This was our first bareboat in years and the team at Conch did not disappoint! Bernadette, Hannah, and the whole team did a great job helping nail down our itinerary for the week and preparing us to run the boat with no issues. They were friendly and easy to work with as well as extremely knowledgeable about the boats and every location we wanted to explore. We set sail on Tide of Your Life, a beautiful boat that was easy to sail, anchor, moor, and dock. When we had a frayed halyard split it's sheath, the chase boat was out in a couple of hours to repair it so we could sail the next day. We'll be back!
Walter Natynczyk
2024.06.21
I chartered a 38 foot Jeanneau Monohull with Conch for three weeks in April. I was very satisfied with the quality of the boat, its preparation and cleanliness. The service team was very responsive to snags and got us back onto our vacation quickly. Finally value for the money with Conch was excellent. They are the fourth charter company that we have dealt with over eight charters in the BVI. I highly recommend them.
Wander25022887581
2024.06.21
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Streamlined, Personalized Service
We just returned from a lovely 10-day cruise from Conch Charters! We traveled with the boat's owner, so we didn't have CC staff aboard, but our interactions with the staff before we departed and after we returned were wonderful. It was great to get to borrow snorkel gear, rather than purchase or rent. The Welsh gentleman (I didn't catch his name) regaled us with stories as he filled our gas tank on the way out. Hannah was fantastic as she drove us back into the marina. The office staff arranged for a cab for us to return to the airport.
David D
2024.06.04
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Sailing in the British Virgin Islands was fantastic.
We just returned from a fantastic trip to the beautiful British Virgin Islands The weather could not have been better. We charted a 44 Ft. sailing catamaran named Peacemaker, using Conch Charters in Road Town. After flying into the nearby airport, Conch Charters had transportation ready to take us the short distance to the marina. Since we chose to spend the night aboard in the marina on the first night, it was nice to find the boat super clean with the air conditioning on and ready to go. We loved Peacemaker. Sailing and driving her under power was a breeze. Even though she is a pretty big catamaran, she was super easy to tack. The sails were crisp and the lines appeared new. Three of the couples aboard had never sailed before and they were all pleasantly surprised at the stability and comfort of catamaran sailing. Bernadette, our chart briefer was very knowledgeable about the islands, best restaurants and bars. She provided us with possible itineraries and provided answers to our questions. James our boat briefer knew every inch of the boat and provided a lot of great information. Every day was another beautiful place to see and explore. It would be hard to pick our favorite. We visited Norman Island, Marina Cay, The Baths, Bitter End Yacht Club, Cane Garden Bay, and White Bay/Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyck. We loved the Pirates Bight Restaurant on Norman Island, Saba Rock Restaurant and swimming in front of the Soggy Dollar. We were also able to tour private Necker Island with the amazing tour guide, Gumption. We did some great snorkeling at the Indians, Salt Island, North Sound and Monkey Point. I was impressed with the water visibility and the amount of sea life.