Esperanza II - Crewed Catamaran Charter

We had an amazing time onboard with Captain Francois and Chef Eden. They provided great experiences. The boat´s cleanliness and amenities were very good.
Everyone enjoyed the meals, swimming and family time.
Thank you for a great vacation

Eden and Francois are truly the most incredible hosts. Francois easily navigated around hurricane Beryl, keeping us safe and in the best possible weather. Eden´s meals were unreal - Michelin star level if we´re qualified to say that!
The yacht truly felt like home - clean, tidy and a place for everyone to have their own space or be all together.
Could not have asked for a better experience exploring the BVI.

We recently had the pleasure of embarking on a sailing trip around the Virgin Islands, expertly crewed by Francois and Eden. From the moment we stepped on board, Francois and Eden made us feel incredibly welcome. Their attentiveness to our needs was exceptional, striking a balance between being available when needed and allowing us our own space to enjoy our time on the boat.

Captain Francois´s extensive knowledge of the area allowed us to explore some truly breathtaking locations. We enjoyed each destination, which providing us with a perfect mix of fun and relaxation.

The food Eden prepared for us was excellent in both presentation and taste, and her cocktails were the perfect complement to the beautiful surroundings. Each meal was a delightful experience that added to the overall enjoyment of our trip.

Our group included myself, my 8-year-old son, and my parents. We all found the yacht to be the perfect vessel for our adventure. One of the highlights for my son was the forward trampoline, where he loved jumping as the boat rose and fell with the waves.


Our time onboard was immensely enjoyable, thanks in large part to the efforts of Francois and Eden. Their professionalism, hospitality, and expertise made our sailing adventure in the Virgin Islands an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this crew to anyone looking for a perfect blend of relaxation, exploration, and exceptional service on the water.

Four couples set sail on a wonderful trip to the BVI´s with Francois and Eden
Our food was 5 star quality and the boat was fantastic.
Captain Francois and chef Eden took very good care of us and we saw and experienced amazing views and experiences during our trip.
This is a second time for us to do this trip.

Eight of us had the time of their life with Eden and Francois on our recent 6 day trip as we were celebrating birthdays and anniversaries.
Eden´s food was 5 star quality!
Each day was different from the day before. Snorkeling was excellent and we even got in a hike or two. The coves we spent the night in were beautiful and quiet with unbelievable water colors.
We were very well taken care of by Eden and Francois and both of them were extremely flexible if we wanted to change our plans.
Thanks for a great trip.

Every meal was truly awesome and Eden really catered to my disdain of seafood.

Jage fitted right into our merry crew and joined in our antics. We learned new words and shaged our asses off!! The DRINK OF THE DAY always packed a punch.

We all sit here looking for tissues on our last morning and planning our next BVI trip!!
Until then fairwinds

Excellent trip!
This is our second time sailing the BVI´s and by far the best.
Having a chef just made the trip more enjoyable.
Jage knows these waters and took us to new places!

This was our 5th BVI trip and by far the best experience!
Great captain who catered to all our needs. He knew his boat well! We saw new sights we had never seen before - just blew us away!!!
First time on charter with a chef. Eden was an outstanding addition. Beautiful person who´s presentations were awesome.

Thanks for a great time!

Jage, this has been a bucket list trip for all of us, which has greatly exceeded our expectations! From the beginning, we thoroughly enjoyed our adventure to the abandoned cottage. The shipwreck and snorkeling was amazing. We appreciate your sailing lessons and allowing us to handle the equipment.

We would also like to thank the amazing chef, Eden, for fantastic meals and desserts. We loved having the opportunity to feel like guests and not have true boat responsibilities as we normally would.

The wakeboarding and tubing in the rain at Guana Island was epic.

Your stories and the knowledge you shared about the islands helped us learn and experience so much in a short time. We are especially grateful that you and Eden joined us at Saba Rock. It was great to get to know you both a little better.

The celebration that you both planned for the birthdays in the group was fantastic. The love that you have for sailing and the sea is so evident, and it has been a privilege to be part of your story this week. And you are a part of ours! Thank you to you and Eden for giving us so many fantastic memories to last a lifetime!

Captain Jage´s ever present smile and positive attitude kept us on course everyday. Could not have asked for a better captain and chef. They made everyone feel comfortable at all times.
Jage was a great leader and host.
The crew made sure everything was always ship shape and clean on a daily basis and often entertained us with the history and interesting points of the BVI. I will never forget my 70th birthday on board Esperanza II. They made it special, of course along with my great friends on our amazing voyage.

Exceeded our expectations on every level.

New friends!!
Thank you for the trip of a lifetime. Your professional, accommodating and friendly personalities cannot be matched.
You both spoiled us and took great care of us. Just remember

We had an exceptional adventure on Experanza II. We looked forward to this trip for almost 10 months and can tell you we had the time of our lives. A trip we will never forget.

Our days were filled with beautiful sights and the crew shared all the history of the USVI and BVI which we greatly enjoyed. The yacht itself was awesome. Sailing with full sails a highlight.

We were treated like royalty!

Compliments to the chef. Our meals were great and always served with flare.
Could not have asked for a more enjoyable trip.

Wow! What a week. This has been the BEST vacation ever! Captain J and Chef E are both amazing. Jage truly made this an unforgettable trip. His knowledge of the islands, picking the perfect spots, making sure we all were safe and comfortable at all times. He helped me come out of my shell and being comfortable doing new things. The meals and snacks were delicious and served with a beautiful presentation! We loved that they both catered to our needs, interacted with us and made this an unforgettable trip.
Thank you both and we hope to see you guys again.

As the birthday girl, I could not imagine a better adventure than the one with this crew took us on.
They customized our trip to make everything we wanted to do Willy T´s, lobster dinner and beach dancing, snorkeling, massages and a tour of Virgin Gorda, just to name a few.
They made us feel like family. We are forever grateful for the opportunity to sail with them and experience ´all the things´.

Bucket list trip for a 60th birthday. We were very excited about this adventure but the experience has been better than we ever imagined. The hospitality and experiences that Jage extended to make sure we had the best time, made this trip exceptional. His skillful navigation, care of the vessel and charming and fun personality made the most fun and safe voyage. We loved not having to think about cooking and the delicious meals prepared all week long by our chef. She was also so very kind. We all loved that they both joined in our favorite game of Mexican Train.

Many thanks to both for the amazing snorkeling and just overall being responsible for us. Best time ever

We´re on our last day of an 11 day charter and it has been a wonderful voyage!

The recurrent remarks of everyone on board ´ we are so lucky´.

Captain piloted us around the USVI and BVIs hitting all the highlights as well as some less frequented and beautiful beaches. Chef had a great menu selection and all the meals were delicious as well as beautifully presented. We had a couple of special celebrations during our cruise and the home made cakes were great!!!

I can´t imagine a more knowledgeable and professional, as well as friendly, crew who were always attentive to our wishes. It´s been a wonderful 11 days that will be remembered for a long time.

Our recurrent theme was ´IT´S GREAT TO BE US´
Jage was an awesome captain, safety first, fixer of all, dinghy driver extraordinaire and overall good guy. Our breakfast, lunch and dinner by Erika was outstanding, creative, delicious and beautiful. She has a kind spirit besides and A-1 chef.

Thank you both for making our voyage so special and unforgettable.

The 8 of us have wanted to do this trip for a long time. So nice to be together with great friends. Our crew were the best, the attention to detail was unbelievable. We really enjoyed exploring so many quiet beaches. I really was thrilled that Capt. sailed most of the time, instead of motoring, it was a true sailing vacation. We are all competent sailors but it was so nice to have a captain that was on top of every aspect of the voyage. Chef´s cooking was fabulous with fantastic presentations. Overall the best vacation ever.

Where do we begin.....from the first day at St. Thomas it has been an absolute joyful experience. It was so great to meet Captain Jage - quite the sailor and a gentleman. Erika - First mate/chef was fabulous treating us with exquisite delights from different parts of the world. Captain Jage navigated us through the US/BVI into all the main islands - the best bays and cays! Beauty abounds. During this voyage we celebrated our 49th Anniversary and the subsequent day my ´48´ birthday - haha. Jage and Erika celebrated with us with special food, drinks and gifts.

This vacation has been so memorable with our special friends who we have sailed with to many parts of the world. We are so grateful for every moment we have shared with our friends and Captain Jage and First Mate Erika. Thank you for an amazing vacation with so many experiences that will bring smiles to our faces forever. Wishing you all the very best today and always.

We had a great time exploring the BVI´s with Jage and crew. We loved the quietness and seclusion when mooring at Great Dog and then had fun at Saba Rock, Soggy Dollar and Foxy´s and will always remember Erin´s tattoo at Willy T´s :)
Thank you for an unforgettable trip. We hope to see you back in the islands again somemtime.

Captain Jage and Chef Erika went above and beyond to make sure Birthday dreams came true. Thank you for the water sports, site seeing, sand-castle building and DELICIOUS food. We had the BEST time!

Jage and Erika
Thank you both so much for everything you did to make our family vacation so wonderful and unforgettable. We truly appreciate the attention to detail, customization, and care you put into all that you did for us. You are an exceptional team.

Meals and snacks were a true highlight. Everyone looked forward to seeing what would come next, and enjoyed the mix of local and international flavors. Erika did a remarkable jog catering to our diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

Jage, you ensured a seamless and safe voyage, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the beautiful scenery we were touring. Thank you also for helping customize our itinerary and for showing us some hidden gems in the BVI´s.
Thank you both for your professionalism, hospitality and unwavering commitment to making our charter so special. We left Esperanza feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and grateful for the memories. We all had such a good time, we are already talking about coming back and doing it all again.
With heartfelt thanks

Our week with you on Esperanza was beyond fantastic! The best part of our trip was how well we were taken care of and how easy you made our decisions about how we wanted to spend our time here in the BVI´s. We feel like royalty after all of the delicious gourmet meals CC consistently delivered each day. Our every need and want was met and exceeded and the bonus was that we enjoyed the crews´ company more than words can express. All of this experienced in absolute paradise. This will definitely be one of our favorite vacations and has set the bar high for future trips

Captain Stephen, CC and Charli
We will not forget this week. When I first stepped on the boat it took my breath away. I felt like family from the get go. Chefs preparing our meals was the icing on the cake. Every site we visited had its beauty to offer us. We trly had a dream come true vacation. Lots of love, light and gratitude.

Thank you for our great family sailing vacation! Sorry CC you had to put up with all our food item restrictions after the fact but your meals were excellent!! Stephen the places we visited and spent the nights were so beautiful! Thank you.

Thank you fo an absolutely perfect vacation. You made us feel at home and we loved getting to see all the things at each beautiful spot. The food was fab and we enjoyed your company and stories. The girls loved this trip and we made so many great memories!
Hope to be back someday.

Thank you for such an amazing adventure! You both have given our families memories that will last a lifetime. Words cannot express our gratitude. Everything was perfect from the yacht to the food, to the many amazing places we got to visit.
You are both amazing hosts.
So much love from Orange County, CA

Yacht Name: Esperanza II

Yacht & Crew
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.

Rating of Yacht & Crew: 5/5

Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes

Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes

Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes

Was the food good and well presented?
Yes

Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Stephen and CC were great hosts and perfect sailors. Stephen set us up for three days of diving and one day of diving off the boat with extra tanks. Food was out of this world good!


Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes, USVI and BVI were perfect.

Your overall star rating:
5/5

Was this your first charter yacht experience?
Yes

How did you enjoy your cruising vacation?
Yes! Very nice boat. Captain was knowledgeable and got us to the best places at the right time to secure a great spot. Also, the food was fantastic! CC was awesome.

How is the yacht? Is she clean and well-maintained? Were your cabins comfortable? Was the cockpit comfortable? Was there enough shade?
Yacht was in great shape! Cabins were nice and cool at night. Seating was comfortable and laid out well. Shade was good and weather was pleasant

Did you use all the water toys? If you were diving, how did you like the area?
We used most of the toys and enjoyed the snorkeling. Visited great spots!

Where your meals excellent and fresh? Spiced with variety and beautifully presented? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your Chef and Crew pay close attention to your Preference Sheets?
Meals were fantastic! CC´s cooking was spot on and everyone had their favorite meal at least once. It was well presented and tasted great. Really could have done with smaller portions but the kids managed to wolf it all down without any problems.

How would you describe your Captain and crew? Were they Courteous? Helpful? Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable?
Both Captain Stephen and Chef CC were the best! Knowledgable, friendly and extremely helpful to meet our needs. One couldn´t ask for a better grouping.

Was it easy to get to your yachts destination?
Yes (USVI pickup and drop off)

How do you feel now after your vacation?
Completely relaxed and refreshed!

How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation?
Perfect! got to move at our pace, yet managed to get in a wide range of islands.

Many memories were made on Esperanza II that will last a lifetime. Thank you to Chef CC with her food that exceeded our expectations in every way! Thank you Captain Stephen for not only your knowledge of the sea but your knowledge and stories of any given topic we discussed.
A few of our favorites were diving the scuttled Willy T, walking and swimming The Baths, the Rum bar, scooters and dancing at Potters to name a few.
The best part not only spending time with old friends and making new ones but ere our fund quotes of the trip.....

Overall this trip was unforgettable.

We had an amazing crew and know that we are secretly the best guests of the season :)
Thank you for the memories to last a lifetime!

Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! Every day was an adventure. The kids absolutely loved snorkeling and diving. You took us to amazing spots. Our bad weather day was a success due to your quick thinking.
The food - OMG ! So much and all so GOOD! The surf and turf was a fan favorite and so were the yummy lunch pastas and wraps. Every meal was creative and cooked perfectly! I´ve never sen my kids each so much :)

We truly appreciate your kindness and hospitality and wish you both the very best in the future!

Going on a charter for the first time is a lot like going to you first day if school. Excitement is mixed with anxiety. Stephen and CC could not have been more warm and welcoming. Each of them did an exceptional job at putting us at ease, anticipating our every need and being so patient with our decisions that sometimes changed like the winds, as our journey through the USVI and BVI comes close, we will take home experience of a lifetime as well as two new close family friends Stephen, thank you for being our guide and great orator.
CC, you have set a new standard by which all other culinary experiences will be judged.
We are so grateful for you both, thank you, thank you, thank you.

From the moment we we stepped on the boat we knew it would be an amazing trip. We enjoyed Stephen´s knowledge of the islands and hit many of the ´hot spots´. Cece´s food was amazing! She quickly picked up on our picky teenagers preferences and catered to that. There were many unplanned events on our trip but you guys adjusted with grace. Thank you for a relaxing slowdown which our family needed very much!

a 40th Birthday celebration and what a celebration it was! Every meal and location was. top notch- wach with different experiences, memories and wildlife. Captain´s knowledge of the islands is bar none and we are all still baffled at how Cece just started cooking a few years ago! Salt pond was our groups favorite place to stay (So many turtles) and we are still debating our favorite meal. Oh and Lime Out is a must!!
Thank you to Captain Stephen and Chef CeCe for the most incredible and relaxing vacation. We are happy to have entertained you with our music, jokes and antics, and feel so special that we have been your favorite group!

Not sure a more memorable, fun, delicious & sun filled charter would be possible.
Each day a unique experience- from the turtles and rays to our snorkel trip in waterlemon key, to every eloquent meal CC treated us to, and all the sprites Captain Stephen poured, we had the most wonderful trip. Thank you for your hospitality and enjoyable companionship. This was for sure the BEST 50th birthday a girl could ask for. THANK YOU

Thank you for the most amazing trip EVER! loved every second and can´t wait to do it again. So many amazing sails, meals, snorkel trips, storytelling, Disaranno pouring and all the desserts!

Thank you Stephen and CC for all you did aboard Esperanza to make it the most memorable week!

It was just perfection! Food and EVERYTHING was just so delicious and amazing!

What a fantastic four days in the U.S.V.I ! A huge thank you to Stephen and C.C. for taking such good care of us. Stephen knew all the good spots to see rays, turtles, fish and an unexpected live band performance on the back of a boat- so fun!
My favorite was the beautiful beaches! C.C. prepared the most amazing food- best chef ever!
We survived four days with two adults and five teenagers and are already planning out next trip with Stephen and C.C.! Sad to leave this beautiful place.

What a great week. Food and fun was over the top!
Absolutely awesome!
on our week long adventure celebrating the life of our dear friend, we felt every ripple of his spirit egging us on to adventure and mischief! He was with us in rainbows, spotted eagle rays, sea turtles and nearly every fish on the card. Not to mention, dice games and shots, wrestling not the lily pad and rum punches in hand on the beach reminiscing on the good times.
BLOWN AWAY by every single meal chef CiCi and all of Captain Stephen´s stories.
Heaven on earth.
See you guys next year!

Thank you so much Captain Stephen for making our first overnight trip aboard a catamaran unforgettable! And to Chef CiCi for a group who are foodies- you left us very impressed with your culinary skills!

The Esperanza is a beautiful yacht and we were honored to have spent 3 wonderful days at sea.
We could not have asked for a kinder crew. You both are so kind, thoughtful and caring.

Thank you for the incredible, wonderful memories- we will never forget this trip of a life time!

Some of the most special highlights include Stephens extensive and super interesting knowledge of all that is USVI, CC´s incredibly delicious and camera ready food, our times seeking and swimming with sea turtles, enjoying some of the prettiest sunsets we have ever seen and stargazing.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have experienced such a unique vacation!

Our 20th anniversary celebration was incredible thanks to Captain Stephen and Chef CeCe. We´ve had amazing adventures together as 3 couples but this has got the be the best. Thank you Stephen for showing us the most beautiful spots.The hike, paddle boarding and snorkeling was all fantastic! Wow- Watermelon Cay!
CeCe we all want to take you home with us. You have spoiled us at every single meal. You Truly are talented.

Many thanks to captain Stephen and Celia for being so kind and patient with us through the entire charter. This was the most relaxing vacation we have ever been on . Chef CC´s food was out of this world!

Where to Start? First, I want to thank both captain Stephen and cherf CC for the fabulous time. I loved visiting all the different places around the islands.

the food on and off the boat was incredible! The sites were amazing! Thank you both for one of the best vacations we could have had. Keep up the great work

This was such an amazing experience.
Captain and CC were the best and accomodated every need/want we had. Every day turned into the new best day. We cannot thank you enough.

Everything was truly wonderful

Thank you Captain Stephen and CC for a wonderful week on the water.
We really appreciated your expertise in skippering and the culinary arts.

We sadly leave the USVI with beautiful memories of the sky, the water, and the ´island vibes´

After months of planning and working around COVID to surprise my husband, we boarded Esperanza II for 6 days of glorious relaxation.

Captain Stephen and CC took care of our every need. We haven´t eaten so well in a very long time. thank you guys for a memorable gift for my hubbie!!

Our time on the Esperanza II was fantastically relaxing. We are now sadly going back to negative degree weather. This week was a great pause from life.

Thanks to you, Stephen and CC!

What a wonderful and relaxing way to sail in the USVI.

Thank you captain Stephen for the smooth and safe sailing and for every site you chose for us, full of underwater treasures and turquoise blue waters.

Thank you CC for your wonderful and artful cuisine.

Can´t wait to be back again!

Epic charter through the USVI! Captain Steve plotted our course through 7 islands in 7 days including New Years Eve 2021. The highlights of this trip included snorkeling with the turtles in Maho, sunset at Windmill Bar, paddleboarding in Magen´s Bay, shopping in Love City, sailing to Lovango and chilling in Secret Harbor.

All of these stops had the cool island vibe and gracious hosts.

Stephen and CiCi were simply amazing. They managed the six of us with patience and grace.
The food was so tasty and I can´t get over how much time CiCi spends repairing all of our meals and presenting them so artistically. She was able to manage the different tastes and dietary preferences and delighting everyone.

Thank you so much for delivering an epic charter.

Thank you Capt Stephen and CC

Thank you both for a wonderful adventure here in the USVI. The trip was so enjoyable! Many beautiful coves you shared with us for wonderful snorkeling.

Thank you for a very nice and most enjoyable week.

Stephen and CC have been marvelous. Stephen is a great captain and took care of our needs and desires and CC is a wonderful chef and all meals were fabulous.

They both wear so many hats and do all of their jobs exceptionally well.

I´d like to start this note by saying thank you to our captain and chef (Stephen and CC)

Awesome service and some of the best food I´ve ever been served. I would recommend the twice baked lobster to everyone.

So we are leaving with a few more sayings than when we came.
´Going to be a little bumpy, going to get a little wet, going to have a lot of fun´

The treat of seeing the sunsets, sunrises, tropical fish, the occasional cold beer is a privilege that we´ll never take for granted.

Here´s to the success of the Esperanza II, Stephen and CC as the years pass.

Thank you for an incredible week. St. Barths is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.

Captain Stephen and Chef CC - you are a fantastic duo! Your thoughtful attention to detail from A to Z has left us wanting more!

We look forward to seeing you again and wish you both the best

Wow!!
I´m truly speechless about this most memorable trip. Beautiful location, delicious food, great company - what more can we ask for :)

Thank you captain Stephen for making us feel so welcome. CC, your are truly and angel and a phenomenal chef. I am a crazy foodie and she fulfilled all-my wildest culinary desires!! i will be craving CC´s delicious cuisine the second I step off the boat.

The past 6 days have been quite amazing for this wolfpack 5 family!

We could not have asked for better hosts. Stephen and CC you made the trip. Thank you so much for showing us incredible sights, food and drink. We have memories for a lifetime. As we depart today it´s not a goodbye - but see ya soon.

What an amazing unique adventure doing something we have never done in a place we have never been.... now that´s what we call living life!

Gathered together the 9 of us celebrated 2 of our friends birthdays.
Stephen was the host with the most! Snorkeling with ´tortugas´, seeing tarpon at night the size of sharks, LOL, having wrestling matches on the lilypad and not taking a regular shower for almost a week, was just what our friend-souls desired.

True fun in the sun!!

Not sure a more memorable, fun, delicious & sun filled charter would be possible.
Each day a unique experience- from the turtles and rays to our snorkel trip in waterlemon key, to every eloquent meal CC treated us to, and all the sprites Captain Stephen poured, we had the most wonderful trip.