Captain Jake, Chef Stef and Parker,
What an amazing week we had getting too know you and Parker. This is a vacation like no other. It was a week of beautiful weather, fabulous food and very zen vibe. It wasn’t rushed, chaotic or stressful. A true barefoot vacation…my feet don’t remember shoes. Entry back into real life will be a shock to our systems.
Thank you for the memories and great food, but most of all sharing Parker with us. Jane & Paul
June 2026 - Multi-Generational trip
Stef, Jake an Parker-
Where to begin? What to say that hasn’t already been said by everyone that has the privilege and true pleasure to sail with you guys! What an epic vacation for our little family. Such warm hospitality and amazing food. The table decorations were so fun too. Small things make the greatest impact. Thank you for making my “sailing in 60” and Stephens retirement moments in our life that we will never forget.
I know our kids will look back at th.
May 2026 - Epic Vacation
Stef & Jake,
I don’t think there is any way we can thank you enough for this priceless gift of time together, relaxing, enjoying each other, laughing together, forgetting life’s worries for a while. We had a truly amazing time - an epic trip of a lifetime. We are walking away closer as a family, a little more patient and a lot more loving to each-other. You were amazing hosts and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. We will forever cherish the time and .
May 15-21, 2026 review - "Trip of a lifetime"
To two of our favorite people- Thank you so much for a wonderful time once again. These times chartering with y’all has been 3 amazingly different experiences. Always a great time, great diving, and great fellowship. We can’t wait to come back and experience even more! So lucky to have found such great friends doing something we absolutely love! I can’t say thank you enough! See you soon!!! K&W.
May 7- 14, 2026 - "3 time repeats"
Captain Jake & Chef Stef,
Thank you so much for a magical week. It was beyond relaxing and beautiful. Each meal and location seemed so well thought out. Honestly even just someone understanding and remembering my coffee orders each morning as a mom is a priceless treat. Thank you also for sharing your amazing dog with us. His presence just exudes happiness and joy. Maybe I’ll be coming back coming back as Parker in another life. Thanks again, Allie
Captain Jake,.
April 28 - May 5 Group Trip! - rebooked a 2nd trip
March 22-28
Jake, Stef & Parker,
Thank you for an unforgettable week. We had the best time. The adventures, food and company were all top notch!! Enjoy the upcoming wedding!! Love The Goldenberg's
We love Parker!!! (And Stef and Jake too!) Thank you guys for such a wonderful and memorable trip! Give my parents a shout if you are ever in our area! Zach (17)
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March 2026 - Thank you for an unforgettable week!
March 14-21
Jake, Stef & Parker,
Thank you for the most amazing and special Spring Break!! We loved every minute of our time on Dragonfly. Your hospitality, knowledge, care and kindness, truly made this one of our best holidays. We can’t thank you enough. Too many fond memories to recount. Parker made this week so special for our children- he is an amazing dog who gives SO much love to all who engage with him. There are not enough words to describe how much we fel.
March 2026 - Too many fond memories to recount.
February 23 - March 2
Jake, Stef & Parker,
We had the most amazing trip on Dragonfly this week. Thank you for showing us the very best of the islands under the sea. We appreciate all that you do and can't wait until next time. Thank you for an unforgettable escape at sea. Sunshine, laughter and memories we’ll always treasure. Fair winds until next time.
Mark, Carrie, Layne & Casey
P.S. Tell Parker thanks for the cuddles!
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February 2026 - We appreciate all that you do
Feb 11-17, 2026
What a wonderful trip! Nothing but pure relaxation and rest and good food and sun! +++++ What a great, perfect time! Thank you so much for it ALL!
Janel & Steve
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February 2026
Thank you for the best time! Food and experience was amazing! Best vacation ever! Thanks for everything!
Jason, Anne, Austin, Madison, Paul & Katie
(Corporate retreat 2026)
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Kemp Field trip February 2026
Dear Steph and Jake,
There are countless gratitudes for your efforts for a most enjoyable vacation. Your attention to every detail, boat wise and creature comfort wise made the experience one beyond compare. Stef, your delicious meals were perfection each day. Jake - your baking skills superb! And then there is Parker. The sweetest dog we have ever met. Thank you is not enough to say for such a glorious week. We hope to meet again one day, and we will always remember your gracious.
January 20- 28, 2026
Our family truly enjoyed our time on the Dragonfly over the New Year’s week. From the moment we arrived, the space felt comfortable and exactly what we hoped, It was the perfect setting to welcome the new year and enjoy each other’s company.
Jake and Stef are wonderful hosts. Their care and attention to detail were evident throughout our stay. Captain Jake was very knowledgeable about the area and was fantastic when it came to scuba diving. Stef is an incredible cook &.
New Years 2025/26
Thank you for a wonderful holiday week. We loved everything about the charter and really appreciate your flexibility accommodating the boys dates. It was super fun and definitely exceeded our expectations. Thank you for helping make it a memorable & perfect vacation! From the delicious: amazing food, the snorkeling, paddle-boarding, island exploring, etc., it was perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better time & experience, one we will always remember… and ended perfectly w/the mos.
12/20–12/27/25 Christmas 2025
Jake & Stef –
This is a terrible time to write this, because I’m so unhappy about leaving! 😥 However, thinking back on this trip brings such joy. From sharing this type of trip with lifelong friends and sharing it with you two, to the greatest adventures, this trip tops the charts for me. The conversations were fabulous, stories hilarious, and adventure exciting.
Some of my favorite moments were:
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November 1-15, 2025 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Jake, Stephanie & Parker,
When can we come back?!? Thank you so much for the best vacation we’ve taken. We couldn’t have imagined how awesome this would be.
We will see you again soon—hopefully with friends and family next time.
Thanks especially for the gourmet meals, the diving excursions, and the incredible hospitality.
Until we meet again,
Michelle and Matt
P.S. Give Parker extra snuggles for us. ❤️
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July 2025
Thank you for all of the wonderful memories, meals, laughs and fun! We can’t wait to come back! Favorite memory is when we got the e-foil out. Thank you for certifying us to dive! .
June 2025
Parker made a difference!
Stef and Jake, from the bottom of our hearts — THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES!
You guys are amazing human beings, an amazing couple, and the best crew ever.
You both gave us the best, you gave us love, and you made things happen. ❤️
Food was incredible, rooms were super clean, spectacular catamaran, service was ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In only one week we got to know you guys and like you a lot.
We feel love and respect. Honestly on.
May 2025 MAGICAL WEEK, WOW!
I am so glad we chose DRAGONFLY for our our inaugural catamaran charter vacation. The size of the boat and accommodations were perfect. Jake and Steph are absolutely delightful. The food was phenomenal. My favorite part of the experience was the diving. There were beautiful and fun things to see (some surprises too), but the absolute best part was the convenience of diving right off the boat. The trip was perfect."
• Two Couples from Texas USA, in the BVI, 8 nig.
May 2025
Wow! What a week! “Thank you” seems inadequate.
From the moment we connected at our meeting spot, you made us feel like family! Every detail was planned and well thought out. Our food was amazing, table scapes beautiful, and you made sure we did nothing but relax and enjoy ourselves. Our coffee and lattes were handed to us first thing in the morning, gourmet food served, island hopping, fishing, a friendly game of Farkle, and even our drinks were made and delivered WITH love. .
May 2025
This week was amazing! I have had the blessing of traveling a lot, but this one goes down as one of the best in our life. The Dragonfly is an amazing yacht – definitely a five star experience! Stef & Jake are some of the most amazing, caring, chill, friendly people who are now called friends. You are the reason that our week was so fabulous. We will never forget the delicious food and your attitude of service!
Thank you for making your guests a priority. You are great examples o.
May 2025
What an amazing week on the Dragonfly! Yes, the sun, ocean and time in the BVI was awesome, but the best part was the amazing service and hospitality from Capt. Jake and Chef Stef. We so appreciate our time and fabulous vacation on the Dragonfly! Thank you, we’ll be back!
— Mark & Susan Stephany
Kingwood, Texas
P.S. We love Parker too!
He is such a sweet dog!!
P.S. Jake, thanks for hoisting my Iowa HAWKEYES flag!!
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May 2025
Jake, Stef & Parker,
A truly phenomenal trip made ever better by exceptional service, attention to every detail, and passion for the islands, the water, and amazing food that shines through all that you do! Thank you for making us feel so comfortable and a special thank you for helping me get back into diving after so many years. It was truly incredible to be back with the fish and in my happy place. Can’t wait to come back!
To the most marvelous crew, tha.
April 2025
Dear Captain Jake & Chef Stef,
We cannot begin to tell you how wonderful our stay on Dragonfly has been! You have completely spoiled us all. From the incredible meals, desserts and endless fun on the tube to anchoring in the most heavenly locations. We are blown away by your hospitality and warmth. We cannot wait to come back again!
Love, Jess, Ori, Elise and Mila
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March 2025
We loved, loved being with y’all! (But Parker stole my ❤️!)
Great sailing, fantastic food, exceptionally welcoming, friendly atmosphere — Wonderful, wonderful adventure! Thank you, thank you for a perfect vacation!
Meeting the 3 of you has been an absolute delight… sheer joy! Having y’all (Jake, Stef, & Parker) as our “welcoming committee,” well, what could be more impressive! The food, the sailing, playing tug-of-war, and cuddli.
February 2025
Parker, Jake & Stef,
Thank you for making our first holiday together SO special! We loved everything - Parker :) The food, the company, the islands- it could not have been more perfect. Looking forward to a return in 2025.
Tania & Pete
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November 2024
Jake, Stef and Jeanine,
Thanks for a perfect week! Beautiful weather, amazing food & wonderful new friends! Can’t wait for our next trip together. Lot’s of love, Kate, Bart & 3 E’s
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Christmas 2024
Jake, Stef and Parker were our crew in Apr 2024 and were nothing short of incredible. We picked them because of their prior great reviews and we are so happy we did!
They sought out our food, drink and activities preferences and made this one of our best vacations ever. We can’t wait to go back!
They are a great team and Stef will spoil you with her amazing cooking. Jake’s desserts are delicious, as well.
Mark and Jill .
April 2024 CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
5 star review!!
Best crew ever! We were totally spoiled with Jake and Stephanie and will not be satisfied with anything less in the future. We will be repeating with Jake and Stephanie in 2026!
We just finished fabulous charter with 2 other friends this past April 2024. This was our dream trip and was a so more than we anticipated.
We went to bays and be the only boat in the bay. Perfect trip. Jake and Stef we.
April 2024
"It was a fabulous experience and one I would love to repeat.
For me the crew, the boat and the service were exceptional…and the food was incredible!
Was reluctant and sad to leave!"
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New Years 2023/24
My wife and I, together with our four teenage boys, booked a week aboard Dragonfly with Dave, Val and Marcus. It was, in a word, magical. It was a perfect getaway for our family. The boat is wonderful, with lots of space for everyone to move around and to each have their own lounge areas. The catamaran was even big enough for us to have two of the kids have their own rooms, which was a big help to keep the fighting to a minimum.
Dave is a true expert in the BVI and knew the be.
December 2023
2nd Trip better than the first! CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
Thank you for making this trip so memorable! As you know, we knew we'd want to spend more time here to share this spectacular experience with our kids and their friends...and so we DID!
I had really only 2 goals for this trip in mind: learn to scuba for myself and have the kids learn to scuba dive as a lifelong hobby. Thank you Captain Jake for taking such good care of Clint & PM & for me as wel.
July 2023
Guys Trip- CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
We spent a week led by the power duo of Jake and Stefanie. They love what they do and one can easily tell. Jake is the guy who should have been in the “Most Interesting Man in the World” Dos Equis commercials but was too busy sailing a boat, catching spiny lobsters, and folding napkins in the shape of a rose.
Stef is the Martha Stewart of the seas; a solid chef with a keen eye for everyone’s needs, but will also .
May 2023
We had an amazing charter and the most memorable vacation ever! I would strongly recommend using Chef Stef and Captain Jake and their boat.
We were sure to give ALL of our dietary restrictions to chef Stef and she was more than accommodating. Our call before the charter was so helpful and we were able to explain our extra needs (we have a type 1 son).
On charter - SO much fun. I really appreciated the cleanliness of the boat and crew, the attention to detail, and the hospitality..
Christmas 2022 - CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
We will never forget all the memories made on the sea! - CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
Captain Jake & Chef Stef,
Thank you for sharing your home and your love and knowledge of this beautiful place with us for the past 7 days. It has been a once in a lifetime trip for our family!
From snorkelling in water so blue it looks like it can't be real, to amazing sunsets, to delicious meals and smooth sails - it has been the perfect adventure for us.
Thank you .
May 2022
Crazy start, AMAZING finish! -CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
Jake and Stef, (Parker & Daisy too)
Thank you so much for opening your home to us for our Caribbean adventure. You have been so willing to accommodate us and the craziness that has surrounded our trip from needing to pick us up in St Croix due to flight cancellations to having to drop two off early. You have been such gracious hosts, and we are already planning our next trip with you! We thoroughly enjoyed a.
May 2022
Introduction to chartering - CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
Bonds Family (furry & not),
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We couldn't have picked a better way to introduce our girls to chartering. They are already begging to know when they can see you again. The experiences, memories & weight gain from Stef's food will last a lifetime. Thank you for your patience & love with the girls (and Chad...). Daisy & Parker were great & made it s.
April 2022
Extra special 40th Birthday - CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
Where can I begin. My wife wanted to do something special for her birthday. We had all kinds of ideas and plans, however she wanted to do something extra special. She happened upon private charter boats and stumbled into Dreamcatcher. From the very beginning, Stef and Jake were prompt in their email replies and responses answering all the important questions as well as the ignorant ones since we had never done anything.
April 2021 & April 2022
Family Scuba trip -CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
We had the most amazing trip thanks to Captain Jake and Chef Stef. They were perfect hosts, made us all feel welcome during our time with them, and were super fun to hang out with. Chef Stef cooked us delicious meals and paired them with fun cocktails and great wine. Captain Jake was an excellent scuba instructor and made sure we anchored near the best snorkeling out there. Both were attentive, patient, and made us laugh. We can&.
March 2022
The Gray Christmas Vacation - CREW REVIEW from previous yacht
Dear Stef & Jake,
This was hands down the best vacation I've ever been on, and I'm sure it will be tough to beat, unless we come back. We were welcomed into your home and guests, but I feel like you guys were long-lost family. I've never had so much fun and made so many memories in one trip. All of the activities were amazing. From the diving to eating, I'm leaving more spoiled than ever. There were beautifu.
Christmas 2021
"How do we thank you for such an amazing week? Your description is spot on, because we really do feel like y’all are part of the family now.
Thank you for a week of ridiculous food. My children would never eat those items for me. Quote of the week, “Stef has better spices”. I’m not kidding when I say you should write a cookbook! I would buy your first copy. I hope my kiddos will continue to eat well at home. I’m inspired!
You all created so many won.
June 20, 2021
Last minute Christmas Miracle - CREW REVIEW FROM PREVIOUS YACHT
Lela (Broker), I just wanted to say thank you for approaching my last minute, challenging situation with such a wonderful, positive, can do attitude. I don’t know if I would have followed through on this otherwise. My daughters and I are so happy here with Stef and Jake. Plus we left our snugly dog Paisley behind and Sarah loves their dog. We haven’t been this calm and peaceful in a couple of years. This i.
Christmas 2019