Customer reviews

Brilliantly organised – stress free – interesting itinerary

We liked most to be out on the water and experiencing a different kind of holiday.

Well organised Flotilla. Friendly and non judgmental lead crew who were very helpful

The boat was great and in good condition. Good sailing area.

Thank you for a stunning week. Beautiful scenery, great boat, fun sailing and an amazing flotilla crew. Thank you Liv for your wise guidance on planning routes and making us feel we were in safe hands. Thank you Claudia for providing the fun and the wisdom about where to go and what to do. Thank you Ella for your technical wizardry and expert dinghy skills when mooring. And merci Paul for your calm assurance when docking. Thanks to a great team who made the difference between a good holiday and a great one.

Wir genießen den Turn mit vielen netten Leuten. Und das Skipperteam war super!

L’organisation très professionnelle. Et la prise en charge complète. Sans mauvaise surprise. La gentillesse de l’équipe. Toujours très réactive

Boat quality , cruising area
Highly organised moorings even on free sailing days got a lot of advice

Good boats, lovely location and great flotilla team.

Qualité du bateau
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Partage d’informations et virtual skipper

Being out and about on the water, exploring some of the islands and coves at our pace

It was very efficient. From the booking process through to the boat pick-up, everything went smoothly. All our questions were answered. When we arrived, the boat was well set-up and spotlessly clean. We had a great skipper from Dubrovnik (Luka Simonic) who helped to make our holiday really fun and enjoyable.

The staff on our lead boat were absolutely brilliant, they made all the difference. The boat was well equipped and straightforward. It was a great holiday

Gut gepflegte Boote, schöne Flotillen, freundliche Lead Crews

Great lead flotilla crew, modern aircon boats

I did my sailing course with Sunsail many years ago and it was very professional. When we arrived for our charter the staff were very professional. The boat was almost brand new and presented beautifully. We had no problems for the entire week. We would definitely come back and use Sunsail again.

The Sunsail team with us on the flotilla offered an exceptional level of support which meant we had a very enjoyable holiday. Their friendly, competent and fun approach to the week was just right in terms of support.

Well organised. Well maintained and clean yachts. Really helpful and supportive flotilla lead crew and base team.

Stress free sailing.

Very good quality boats. Good lead crew on the flotilla. Customer service pre-trip was very clear

Just returned from an amazing 12 day trip out of Placencia on a Sunsail 454 with 2 other couples. Couldn’t have been more perfect. We’ve chartered in many locations, but Belize is really special – so many islands, few boats, no crowds, friendly people. We’ll be back. The Sunsail/Moorings staff are great – among the friendliest and most responsive of any chartering company we’ve used. Miss Rene, Diego, Mateo, Kevin and all of the team were really great. And extra shout out to the captain we had for first four days of the journey – Dwayne – who is exceptional.

Great staff at Sunsail. Very thorough boat & navigation briefings. The Sunsail 424 is a beautiful boat with well thought out design characteristics. Our crew of 5 enjoyed features such as A/C, watermaker, cockpit fridge, and more. The boat was immaculately maintained.

Fantastic in every regard. The captain they provided was just the best! A great sailor, so knowledgeable, and so much fun and friendly. (Thank you Ana!). The boat was perfect – new and everything functioned well. And the BVI’s are just the most magical place to sail. The staff at Sunsail was so helpful and friendly. Highly recommend Sunsail and the entire experience.

We had an awesome time on the flotilla sailing around Croatia. The lead crew were great, really helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. They made sure everyone had a really good time.

Really well positioned sailing base with super helpful staff and great boats for the Belizean coast

We took a 340 leopard catamaran for 5 days with two couples on board. Three cabins gave us loads of space and though the catamaran changes the connection to wind and water, it’s the only type of vessel to take in these waters.

The scary warnings they have to give about the implications of running into corral should be tempered by the care they take in the briefing to give you local knowledge and easy to follow waypoints built into the on board gps to help you navigate safely without expert navigational experience.

We initially thought the boat was over specced with hot water showers, saline to fresh water converter, generator, ac, coffee machines and fully equipped galley. When we realised that you need to be fairly self sufficient in these waters for food, water and energy we valued the Gucci nature of the kit.

This was a brilliant way to pootle, swim and fish in the unspoilt south of this amazing country – we will be back and for longer this time.

Thank you to the sunsail/moorings staff for being so helpful and maintaining my the boats to a high standard.

Julian, Sarah, Lucy and Stephen

First time in the BVI and loved it. The people were lovely as was the food. I have to say that much as the yacht was in perfect condition, it was infested with cockroaches which is inexcusable to me. How can a yacht be handed over like that? I found food quite expensive as well, but none of this detracted from the amazing time we had.

I had sailed for years and finally took the RYA five-day skipper course with Michael, the instructor. This was an unforgettable experience. Michael is an extraordinarily knowledgeable and experienced sailor. He demonstrated patience and provided skilled teaching guidance. Revise the course before you go! Michael continually tests your knowledge, which is needed to apply it to the practical course on the boat. It’s hard work but worth it! Sunsail made it very easy for me in the booking process, answering my questions and explaining every detail. I passed and have since sailed with joy and confidence.

We had the best time in Belize. Our captain was so knowledgeable of his country. Every island we stopped at he knew everyone. He would dive and catch fresh fish and conch. Our chef was a delight. His food was so delicious. He had lots of experience in the kitchen.
The sailing was magnificent and the islands were a delight. Snorkeling was awesome.
The staterooms were perfect. Each had its own private bathroom and shower.
Best vacation ever.

For the second time, we came to Athens. This time the itinerary took us to the Saronic Islands. Final destination: Nafplio.
Once again, the services of the Sunsail team in Athens were very good. The supplies were there and of quality. Especially since we had asked for a quick departure, wanting to leave at the end of the afternoon for Egina. Everything was perfectly respected. The same was true for the return.
Finally, a word about the boat: a one-year-old Sunsail 46. Very good boat with the charm of electricity (winch, annex) due to the power generator.
In short, pure happiness!

The flotilla was the right call for us as we had never been here before. It took the stress out of finding a dock, getting there in time and getting around the harbors. The sun, weather, winds were wonderful. We never motored. Provisioning was a short walk. The food, sights and people were amazing. We all (8) had a memorable experience. Made some friends on the other boats. I would come back here and do this all over again in a hearbeat.

Sailing in Belize is superb because it is not crowed (usually had the anchorage to ourselves), good winds and excellent snorkling. What really set it apart was having Rudy as our skipper.

We headed supper holidays. Super catamaran, super stuf of Late sale company. . Weather was exelent. Comfortable. We are recomended
Super kelione , geras oras ir daug pivandeninio gyvenimo ispudziu geru pasikroveme

We planned our sailing trip for the shoulder season so we knew we would still have rainstorms. Some of the restaurants on the cayes were closed. We still had a great time and we brought our 3 little kids for their first sailing trip and they did great. The boat was clean and stocked with everything we needed and the marina was responsive and helped throughout the week when questions arose. Our sailing trip was a great experience even with the rain.

Great experience on a beautiful new yacht (SunSail 454). Super plush amenities and all the right safety gear to make for a great trip. Diego and the entire Placencia base crew made the onboarding and orientation process easy and efficient. Daily weather briefings while underway informed, and at times changed, our plans to make the most of what Mother Nature gave us in early December changeable weather. Only thing I was disappointed with us was that it ended. We will hopefully be back for more soon!

Stunning country! Beautiful boat, amazing snorkeling and fishing, great captain! We rented a brand new 45 foot catamaran and hired our skipper Jeremy and cook Miss Malu for our vacation. We were two couples but the boat could have comfortably accommodated one more couple.
Belize boasts the second largest barrier reef in the world, and we got to explore a bit of it on our 7-day sail. Jeremy charted the course and powered/sailed the boat, leaving us to simply enjoy the trip or to help out as we wanted.
Seriously, the snorkeling was phenomenal. I’ve snorkeled around the Caribbean over the past few decades, and it’s always sad to see the state of the coral, which is mostly dead in most places. Not so in Belize! Sure there is evidence of coral bleaching and dead coral around, but there is so much live coral and consequently lots of reef fish. It felt like snorkeling in a giant aquarium.
An unspoiled underwater wilderness.

What an amazing way to see the reefs and atolls of Belize. We had an absolutely amazing week on the water, snorkeling, fishing, eating and enjoying the company of friends.

The boat was immaculate – modern, comfortable, and nimble in the water. And it doesn’t matter if you know how to sale or not – don’t miss out on brining a local captain along with you! Jeremy was simply the best – and a fish / lobster whisperer who always knew where to find our next dinner!

He listened to what we wanted to get out of our week and new where to go and what to do to delivery only the best of Belize! And there are amazing places you can sail to like Glovers Atoll that are only permitted with a local captain on board.

This was our 2nd nine-day cruise around the BVI with Sunsail/The Moorings. Each time we’ve hired a Captain. Our 1st time the Captain was just “Ok”, this trip our Captain, “Rico” was awesome. Rico is engaging, knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to have on the boat. If you need to hire a Captain, we highly recommend you request Hendrico Vivier [Rico] you won’t be sorry 😊

Just returned from a bareboat charter based out of Zea Marina in Athens. The yacht (a Beneteau 46.1) was high-quality, only about 18 months old and well maintained. The Sunsail team had ensured that the yacht was spotlessly clean, really well equipped and ready for us. We were able to enjoy a wonderful week of exhilarating sailing and can highly recommend the team at Athens for great service, friendliness and a warm welcome. Thank you!

Fabulous week. The boat was presented excellently, in great condition and spotlessly clean. The handover was very efficient and the technial briefing conducted efficiently with plenty of opportunity to ask questions or seek clarification. Most impressive was the lead crew on the flotilla. They were always smiling and could not have been more helpful. The morning briefings were comprehensive and highlighted any possible challenges we might encounter. We did not have any major equipment issues during our sailing trip, but technician Ella was always ready to help wth anything that arose. The flotilla participants gelled quickly and a good social atmosphere developed during evenings together. All the overnight moorings were handled well and the lead vrew were onhand to give assistance if requested.

Amazing week sailing waters around Belize. Weather was excellent. Clear days and sailing. Snorkeling and food was exceptional. Boat was well maintained and accommodated nine of us easily. Couple of small issues with outside refrigerator, but nothing that impacted the trip.

We have used Sunsail on several other excursions and looking at using them again next year for a Bareboat around Croatia.