This was our first experience with Chef Ariq so we were a bit concerned because he had some mighty shoes to fill from Chef Julia last year.
Well he did not disappoint! Every meal was outstanding! My scale once home agreed! Loved his entree selections and his unique finishing touches. Joe & Ariq, we so much appreciated your friendliness, humor and commitment to ensure we made incredible memories with our family. Until next time…
-Charter Guest, May 2026
 

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Ariq Past Reviews 2025-26

What an incredible wee we spent aboard Xandros! From the moment we stepped aboard until the last goodbye, every detail was handled with such care and professionalism and genuine warmth. Every meal was perfection (thank you Chef Ryan), every drink delectable (thank you Ellen), every adventure thoughtfully planned (thank you Captain Tyler) and every moment spent together was a gift for our family. You all somehow managed to make us feel completely pampered and completely home at the same time.<.

Jume 2026 BVI Charter

Dear Tyler, Ryan. and Ellen, 
Thank you for the best week ever!! Y'all gave us such a great vacation, and we are so grateful for everything. 
Ellen- you made the best drinks and always made sure we were taken care of. Thank you for being so kind, friendly, and fun to be around!
Ryan- your food is the best thing we have ever had, and we were constantly amazed with the everything you made us! Thank you for always playing with Nolan, making sourdough with me, satisfying our cr.

May 2026 BVI Charter

Dear Tyler, Rachel and Cole, 
Thank you for the most MAGICAL trip! We had a fabulous time. Everything was absolutely perfect in this slice of paradise. The food was incredible and the service was stellar. Thank you for making our first charter special. We hope it is the first of many and that we will be with you on the open seas again!
-The Daniel Family

April 2026 BVI Charter

Thank you for providing a place for our family to bond and spend time together! The boat was beautiful and spacious, the crew was thoughtful and attentive, and of course the BVI was magical! We couldn't ask for a better experience. 
Favorites: meals with Cole, drinks (lime in da coconut!) with Rachel, seabob, private island time and games at night. Thank you all so much!
-The Chappell Family

March 2026 BVI Charter

Tyler, Rachel, and Cole,
What an amazing trip with the best crew! We will never forget this adventure!
-Sarah and Kent

Awesome time with perfect crew! Thank you all so much! 
-Tony and Missy

Amazing food and crew! Thanks so much!
-Susie and Reid

March 2026 BVI Charter

Dear Tyler, Rachel, and Cole
Thank you so much for a magical week in the BVI! We could not have asked for more. Everything about our trip was amazing. The food was superb and Rachel kept us well hydrated with her delicious drinks! Tyler was and amazing dive mast and activity organizer! Our week here aboard Xandros really helped us to relax and recharge from our hectic lives. This trip was truly special and we thank you for making it that way. 
Best regards, 
Jackie, Ken, Gi.

January 2026 BVI Charter

Tyler, Rachel, Cole,
Thank you for such an unforgettable week! The six of us had so much fun diving with Captain Tyler (who we thank for his patience), and enjoying Rachel's Painkillers and Cole's delicious cooking. Thank you again and happy new year!
Best, 
The Mumford Family

NYE 2025 BVI Charter

We had had an absolute blast on Xandros! Everything was amazing! The weather, the boat, the food, and especially our awesome crew, Tyler, Rachel, and Cole. This was my first time on a boat like this and it did not disappoint. I would rank this as #1 for family trips! 
The Best!
We hope to do this again someday. 
-The Cross Family

Christmas 2025 BVI Charter

Captain Tyler, Stew Rachel, and Chef Cole deliver a level of service that exceeds every expectation. They consistently anticipate our needs—before we even voice them—making the entire experience feel seamless and personalized.
Captain Tyler is an exemplary leader: calm, confident, and clearly highly qualified. His steady presence sets the tone for a stress free trip. Rachel ensures that everyone feels cared for at all times. Her professionalism, kindness, and instinct for guest comfort.

November 2025 BVI Charter

Tyler Armstrong – Captain

"Captain Ty was amazing! So knowledgeable about the area and made us feel completely safe. He even fixed our drone when it crashed on the beach! A great mix of professional and fun — couldn’t recommend him more!" - Charter guest, S/V Pelican

“Due to flight delays, we arrived after 9 pm to a beautifully set vessel. Ty and Claire work seamlessly together, are very professional yet personable and approachable. Both were very observant to our indivi.

Past Reviews for Tyler, Cole, and Rachel

Cam, Jada & Sam,

What an amazing 7 days with you on Xandros! Words can't express how much we appreciate the 5-star level of service... and the FOOD! Every meal was like Christmas morning. Thanks for spoiling us and giving us a very special week. We can't wait to see what life has in store for you three. You are truly special!

Tim & Kerri Murphy

Dear Cam, Jada & Sam,

Words can't thank you enough! We had a week to remember always.

Bill & Lisa

June 2025 BVI Charter

"Wow! Where does one begin when asked to describe 'heaven on earth'? Pure bliss, unparalleled happiness, as close to perfection as a week can get.

Six of us had the great fortune of chartering Xandros for a full week - our "Melebration" - seven days celebrating the 50th birthday of my wife, Melody - the coolest lady on the planet (we all agreed that Jada was undoubtedly most people's obvious choice!)

We came in search of beautiful geography, hidden coves and memorable sunsets. W.

March 2025 BVI Charter

Cam, Jada & Sam,

Thank you for an amazing family vacation. The food was off the charts, the diving and watersports so much fun, and the cocktails and attention to details perfect.

What an amazing experience. I can't thank you enough for providing an exceptional week full of cool adventure, amazing food and memories to last a lifetime.


Cannot thank you guys enough for just a wonderful trip! Sam - your meals were incredible! Jada - your attention to detail and cockt.

February 2025 BVI Charter

"Dear Jada, Cam & Sam,

From the second we stepped on board, you have taken care of our every whim and exceeded all our expectations!

Jada - thank you for anticipating every need before we knew it. Your kind demeanor and warmth is so welcome. 

Cam - thanks for a beautiful tour and your infinite patience with John and my limitations. Your willingness to teach and participate in our activities made it easy.

Sam - thanks for the fabulous food! And your adjusti.

Jan 2025 BVI Charter

Dear Cam, Jada & Sam,

We'd like to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible service you provided during our charter! Every detail was taken care of with such professionalism and care, and it really made the experience unforgettable. Whether it was the delicious meals from Sam, the excursions and operation of the catamaran by Cam, or the attention to detail and satisfying all our requests by Jada... you all went above and beyond! 

Thank you for making our time on.

NYE 2024 BVI Charter

Dear Cam, Jada & Sam,

Thank you guys so much for the trip. It was super fun and exciting. Thank you Sam for the amazing food, Cam for the smooth sailing and Jada for serving my grandmother's rum.

- Luca (age 9)

May 2024 BVI Charter

Cam, Jada & Sam,

Thank you all for such a special trip! Never have we been on a sail cruise in BVIs! We had so much fun. Food was incredible! From getting to know you all, great guides, great food and great hospitality! Thank you, Thank you!

- Tom & Cindy

April 202 BVI Charter

Cam, Sam & Jada,

You all are the most special people. I know there is so much ahead for all of you to look forward to. This trip was such an amazing trip. It is something we will never forget. We will forever remember all you have done for us. These memories will be with us always.
- Katie

Cam, Jada & Sam,

You all are truly first class in all regards. Xandros and her special crew are incredible memories for this family. From pet barracuda, scuba life saves, map.

March 2024 BVI Charter

Cam, Jada & Sam,

Thank you for a truly unforgettable experience. This is hands down the most relaxing family vacation we've ever had. Every part of our experience was perfect - the food, the cocktails, the diving, the itinerary - all of it!

Thank you for all you did to create some wonderful memories for us.

-the Sterlings

March 2024 BVI Charter

Cam, Jada, Sam, 

A million thanks yous for an extraordinary experience. You made us laugh and made every detail so special to celebrate Will's 50th Birthday.

You guys are the best!
Love, 
Solen and Steve

Literally the best experience of our lives. Cam, Jada, and Sam you three went above and beyond! No way to pinpoint my fave memory, but loved Cam taking us through the Baths, Jada agreeing to wig wearing, all the food and drinks, all the laughter. I am so d.

February 2024 BVI Charter

Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam
Thank you so much for an amazing week! We had so much fun playing with the water toys, relaxing, learning to SCUBA, learning to E-foil and doing a little kiting. The food was amazing! You all took such good care of us all week and we really appreciated it. Thank you for pushing the adventurous side with cliff jumping etc.

Best Vacation Yet! We had so much fun jumping off the rock, playing with water toys, and over all getting to experience the beautiful BVI.

NYE 2023 BVI Charter

Team Sam and Mr. and Mrs. Hight, 
A week filled with so many highs. We thank you and are so grateful for providing us with unmatchable service and care to assure "a good time for all."

-We felt right at home the second we stepped on board! you all make us feel so cared for and happy!

-The famous dinghy ride was born!! So fun-thank you al!! The best crew on the planet.

-Sam you need to jar the salsa and sell it!!:)

-No better way to start your day than a mor.

Thanksgiving 2023 BVI Charter

March 2023

"What an epic adventure on board. Our dashing, debonair Captain Cam... you navigated the swells to the outer reaches of Anegada and led us on every adventure we dreamed of, thanks to your seafaring expertise and island connections. You are the perfect combination of competence and charm. And oh my, Jada... you are the quintessential First Mate! With grace and graciousness you kept the boat in shipshape and served our every need before we even knew what we needed! Thank you f.

Cam and Jada Past Reviews 2023

Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam, 
Thank you for one of the best weeks of our lives. The three of you could not have been kinder or more accommodating. Seemed like you were always three steps ahead. You all make what you do seem easy an it clearly is not. Truly appreciate everything and hope to be able to do it again one day. 
Thanks, 
Billy, Marcy, Marcus, and Mackenzie

March 2023 BVI Charter

Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam, 
Thank you for the most incredible week aboard Aeolus. From the moment we stepped aboard we knew the would be a special trip. Your hospitality, adventure, and attention to detail were the special sauce. Speaking of sauce, thank you Sam for the amazing food and for pushing our kids into new kid territory. Let us know when you open your own restaurant! 
We will cherish our memories made this week and look forward to the day we can return to this paradi.

February 2023 BVI Charter

Dear Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam
Thank you so much for an amazing trip. This was a special trip and we had so much fun. It is hard to leave but I know we will be back soon for more water sports. Thank you Sam for the delicious food, we will miss it. The New Years party was really a great time. Thank you all for a great trip and we hope to see you soon.
Love the Smith Family
Best time Ever!

NYE 2023 BVI Charter

Dearest Elizabeth, Mayon, and Sam
Words don't suffice for the extreme thoughtfulness, delicious food, and stellar service. You have spoiled us this past week!
Elizabeth- the thoroughness and beauty of detail and perfection was beyond measure. Your talents are many and supreme.
Mayon-I'm so happy for you and Elizabeth! You are both so lucky and well rewarded. You are an amazing captain and have a great sense of humor-not to mention, weirdly capable of many sports and other activities..

Christmas 2022 BVI Charter

“Thank you for all you guys did this part week for my family and I! This experience was one I will not forget and this is thanks to you three. I will miss you all but hopefully see you for round two in the Bahamas!” Sincerely, 
Kamryn 

“Thank you so much for creating such an unforgettable experience for us! This week was truly incredible and it was your generosity and hard work that made it what it was. We are so sad to leave!” 
- Kelley

“Thank you.

Thanksgiving 2022 BVI Charter

Mayon, Elizabeth, Sam
Thank you for this amazing adventure of a lifetime, sailing, gourmet drinks by Elizabeth, amazing meals from Sam. Awesome service from the entire crew, we were spoiled and delighted every day. We will miss our easy going days on Aeolus!!
-Herb

For Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam, 
you guys are the best!
Thanks so much for your generosity, patience, and kindness, and helping me do this glorious trip.
-Sandy

 

June 2022 BVI Charter

Dr. Mr. Mayon, Miss Elizabeth, and Mr. Sam, 
You guys have made this week AMAZING! It was better than I could ever imagine! :) Mr. Sam your cooking was so good and made me feel really really fancy. Miss Elizabeth your drinks and little treat when we went to bed were soooooo amazing! And Mr. Mayon I really enjoyed getting to scuba dive and do hand signals with you! Ya’ll have been such an amazing crew!!! Thank you for everything and will miss you guys! - Scarlett


Dear Aeol.

June 2022 BVI Charter

What an amazing crew-trip-experience. Every moment perfect, delicious, enjoyable. 

Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam,
Thank you so much for all that you did to make our week on Aeolus so wonderful.
-Thelma

I cannot imagine a better crew. Sam's cooking was incredible, Elizabeth's cocktails and hospitality-amazing, and Mayon's all around skills were terrific. Thank you for an unforgettable vacation!
-Dale

May 2022 BVI Charter

Dear Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam
From the bottom of our hearts to the depths of the sea we can't thank you enough for the once in a lifetime experience we had this week! We will never forget your ability to bring joy to everything we did. Sam spotting the whales, jumping in the water with them was incredible! Seeing your excitement was so contagious. The foil sessions, water toys and mermaid birthday extravaganza was a complete blast! Loved all the mocktails, cocktails, and feasts that were .

May 2022 BVI Charter

Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam
Thank you for a magical family trip! From the sea bobbing and paddle boarding from the sunsets to the cocktails, from the delicious meals to hikes, from the lemurs to the liars dice, every moment was perfection.
Thank you for everything 
Love, 
Alex, Deirdre, Parker, and Ana

April 2022 STM Charter

Thank you so much for letting us stay on your boat. My family and I loved it so much. It was so fun. The food was awesome! You guys are the best crew. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! 
Thank you, 
McKinley, age 9

Thank you for letting us stay on the boat. 
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR. 
- Harper, age 11

Thank you so much for being the most incredible crew ever! I had so much fun snorkeling, seabobbing, tubing, sailing and everything else. Sam, that was the best food I hav.

March 2022 USVI Charter

I'm writing this whilst gazing at a rainbow! We hoped for a grey morning to leave… but alas!
We had an unforgettable time and it was all down to you three! You gave us SUCH an experience, but what you did for our girls was truly remarkable. I’m gonna say that my favorite moment for them was the Baths at Virgin Gorda with the pirate treasure and the folklore - but for me it was the sail to Anegada- ALL the sailing! Thank you will never quite cover it- see you at the Gorge! And thank you.

February 2022 BVI Charter

Mayon, Elizabeth, and Sam, 
Our friend Paul tells us when booking a vessel- that the ship or boat-is the destination. The vessel is important but the experience is created by the three of you. You are awesome. we enjoyed the privilege of spending a week with you. Fair winds and smooth seas.
-James and Sam

Elizabeth, Mayon, and Sam
What an awesome week. you are the best of hosts! The meals-amazing! The water sports a great new experience and so much more. we'll be back, no.

January 2022 USVI

With heartfelt gratitude we would like to sincerely thank you for the amazing week we had on the Aeolus. We feel extremely fortunate to have experienced our time in USVI/BVI on this yacht and with all of you as the incredible crew. The level of service you provided to us and your level of care and concern for our family and your attention to detail with every aspect of the trip was truly exceptional. In my business we always try to train our team members to provide this level of service to bu.

November 23rd 2021

Thank you for making our stay on Aeolus nothing short of amazing. We will forever treasure this trip, you all are amazing, You all are a spectacular crew. You will have a special place in our hearts. We hope to cross paths in the future. 
Tasha, Hud, Jersey, and Knox 

When I first got on the boat I knew I liked it here. You guys were so comforting and welcoming. You guys made me feel very special. I really don't want to leave. I had so much fun in the water. you guys were .

November 29th 2021

Captain Mayon and Elizabeth 
Our days on board were Aeolus were like a dream! We loved every second and will never forget our time on board with you all! Thank you for taking such good care of us- you are and exceptional crew. We loved our evening"conch ceremonies" recalling favorite parts of our day. The surprise Aeolus video is an amazing keepsake. We will be back.
Liz & Alain, Danielle& Justin, Monica & Adam, Kate & Bruce

November 16th 2021

"Captain Mayon, Elizabeth & Katie, 

Thank you for such a magical week aboard Aeolus. From the minute we arrived (and before) we felt taken care of. Our otherwise stressful arrival was made easier by your calm and confident attitude. That transpired into the diving and the kids comfortably got certified under your guidance. We loved all of the boys and activities, from the paddle boards to (especially) the efoils. We cannot say enough about Katie’s cooking. We all anxiously a.

June 2021 USVI Charter

Dear Captain Mayon and Chef Katie,

We will always remember the most magical and meaningful nautical adventure from the glorious depths of the ocean reefs to the top of Caneel Hill every experience was full of wonder and delight. Each exquisite meal so beautifully and loving prepared brought us joy and inspired a sense of the true awe. From the first ever scuba excursion on Scott Beach to the last night dive to bender the sea in such great hands. We can't wait for our next trip!
With.

May 2021 USVI Charter

Dear Mayon, Elizabeth, and Katie,
We will always remember the most magical and meaningful nautical adventure we had sailing with you. From the glorious depths of Ocean reef‘s to the top of Canele Hill every experience was full of wonder and delight. Each exquisite meal so beautifully and lovingly prepared brought us joy and inspired a sense of true awe. From the first ever scuba excursion on Scott Beach to the last night dive in Christmas Cove we were thrilled to be under the sea in such.

April 2021 USVI Charter

The trip was amazing. All the things we love about Exumas, but on a beautiful boat with an incredible crew. Elizabeth, Mayon, and Katie were really fantastic. Amazing attention to detail, great food, all the cocktails and drinks we could have wanted. They exceeded expectations. I could have used another week :) The videos and photos they took were a bonus.

March 2021 Bahamas Charter