Excess Description
This beautiful 70´ Sunreef, Excess accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 spacious well-appointed queen cabins with 4 ensuite bathrooms. One of those queens being a master cabin. Ideal for families and couples, she has a galley up creating a unique and welcoming living space. Lounging, relaxing and dining area have all been designed with focus on comfort and showcasing the tranquil surroundings. She is the seventh of the eleven Sunreef 70´ sails ever built and just went through a refit in 2018. All cabins have individual A/C controls.
The yacht is strikingly and uniquely styled and certainly has a presence no matter what bay it´s anchored in. With her 70 ft. length and 34 ft. beam EXCESS boasts tremendous exterior and interior space which includes a full dining area for alfresco dining in the cockpit, flybridge with 360 degree view and dining area plus sun pads, and an elegant salon with formal dining option. The salon seating area has a 65 inch flat screen TV along with updated top of the line surround sound in all common areas. The fore deck has bean bag seating, cocktail teak table, and large trampolines with pillows for relaxing in the sun. The fly bridge has a large teak dining table with wrap around seating as well as surrounding seating for sun lounging. She is a perfect example of a Caribbean charter yacht awaiting guests´ excitement!
TOYS: 2 Stand Up Paddle Boards, Snorkeling Gear, Floating Chairs , 1 2-Person Kayaks, 1 Adult Water Ski Set, 1 Kids Water Ski Set, 1 Kneeboard, 1 Wakeboard, 1 Subwing, & Onshore Games.
DIVING: Offered Rendezvous Only
Cruising Area of Excess
Accommodations
EXCESS is one of the very few builds from Sunreef Luxury Yachts in the region. She is the seventh of the eleven Sunreef 70´ sails ever built and just went through a refit in 2018. EXCESS is an up galley, owners edition. She has 1 larger master queen suite plus 3 other spacious queen cabins, all with private ensuite heads with stalls showers and electric toilets fresh water flush. All cabins have individual A/C controls.
The yacht is strikingly and uniquely styled and certainly has a presence no matter what bay it´s anchored in. With her 70 ft. length and 34 ft. beam EXCESS boasts tremendous exterior and interior space which includes a full dining area for alfresco dining in the cockpit, flybridge with 360 degree view and dining area plus sun pads, and an elegant salon with formal dining option. The salon seating area has a 65 inch flat screen TV along with updated top of the line surround sound in all common areas. The fore deck has bean bag seating, cocktail teak table, and large trampolines with pillows for relaxing in the sun. The fly bridge has a large teak dining table with wrap around seating as well as surrounding seating for sun lounging.
Specification
Water Sports
Sub-wing
floating chairs
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Apple TV in master and salon
REFIT DETAILS: During the 2022/2023 season, Excess has had these items replaced or upgraded: new dinghy, new batteries, 2 new generators, new harken gear box, new lift muffler, new veneer throughout interior
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
Organic & Locally sourced produce when available, solar panels to decrease the reliance on generators. Green cleaning products.
Excess Crew Profile
Captain
Chef
Captain Dan Szymczak has been enamored of the sea since his grandfather, a fisherman and clammer, first showed him a chart of Long Island Sound. Dan spent his youth in southern Connecticut on both fresh and saltwater kayaking, sailing, and fishing. His love of water sports, craft cocktails, and trivia will help make your vacation unparalleled.
While teaching English literature and public speaking at several colleges in New York City, Dan couldn´t help but feel the desire to be on the water, and this led to his career in yachting, working on a schooner in Manhattan. He then transitioned into eco-tourism, where he wowed guests by driving them to see cracking glaciers and breeching whales in Southeast Alaska and mega pods with thousands of dolphins in the Baja peninsula. He´s also an accomplished expedition leader, leading hikes to spot local wildlife, and he has extensive knowledge of both birds and sea life alike.
Chef Elise Lindbergh
Elise was initiated into the culinary world by her food-centered family. As a child, she would help cultivate the garden, and her family would invite friends to join them in the spacious kitchen to help make homemade pasta. Elise´s father then would select the best tomatoes and basil leaves from the garden to make the sauce. Everyone would then gather outside to enjoy the meal as the sun was setting. This was a beloved social event. Elise´s devotion to food blossomed, and at the age of 14 she started a baking business where she would be commissioned to bake elaborate specialty fondant cakes. She continued this business throughout high school. While studying anthropology and philosophy at Bowdoin College in Maine, she started selling her homemade hummus and cooking weekly meals with her friends. After she graduated, she received a scholarship to attend an 8-week culinary course in Virginia, taught by recognized Swiss Master Chef Rolf Strub, and under the direction of Chef Antwon Brinson. Her culinary interests are informed by her world travels, which include a 9-month stay in India, a month in Nepal, and multiple stays in Europe and Central America. She further honed her culinary skills in the three seasons she worked in the Caribbean as a yacht chef.
Her cuisine is strongly influenced by Asian, French, and Central American methods, ingredients, and philosophies of food. She believes a meal should be both a social event and an experience that titillates all of the senses. Her food is flavorful, colorful, and uses the freshest ingredients. She prides herself on making her own bread, pastries, sauces, and fermented goods to enhance every meal and make every dining experience homemade. She wakes up well before sunrise and uses time as her specialty ingredient - allowing her bread to rise, sauces to marinate, and flavors to infuse. Your meals on board will both excite you and nourish you. Elise´s dishes are exquisite; some of them can be found on her Instagram page, @galley_of_Elise.
Additionally, Elise is as comfortable at the helm as in running the galley: she holds a 200gt Master of Yachts Unlimited ticket, which includes celestial navigation - please ask her about constellations!
Excess Calendar
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Excess Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
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| Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 01, 2023 | Booked: Owner Use - BVI, USVI, SXM to Owner Use - BVI, USVI, SXM |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | Hold: Unavailable to Unavailable |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 | Hold: Unavailable to Unavailable |
| Aug 13, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Unavailable: Grenada, St Georges to Grenada, St Georges |
Excess Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter. Inquire for lowest rate.Low price: $38,450
(normal rate)High price: $47,000
(normal rate)Excess Special Offer!
Discount: 20%!
Offer: 20% discount for charters booked and completed on Excess between now and July 31st, 2023. This special cannot be combined with other offers.
Old price: $38,450 - $47,000 / week
New price: $30,760 - $37,600 / week (Save: $7,690 - $9,400 / week)
Minimum nights: 5
Travel before: Jul/31/2023
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Summer | $38,750 | $39,750 | $40,750 | $41,750 | $42,750 | $43,750 | $44,750 |
| 2023/24 Winter | $40,750 | $41,750 | $42,750 | $43,750 | $44,750 | $46,000 | $47,000 |
| 2024 Summer | $40,750 | $41,750 | $42,750 | $43,750 | $44,750 | $46,000 | $47,000 |
Yacht terms: All Inclusive
An all-inclusive charter covers all provisioning and running expenses. This includes a captain and crew that is fully trained and committed to your safety and enjoyment of your trip. A chef will provide the kind of exceptional, personalized meal preparation that you would expect of a five-star restaurant. The listed rate may not include all local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
CURRENT SPECIAL: Charters booked and completed on EXCESS between now and July 31st, 2023 will receive a 20% reduction off of the current charter rate. For the discount to apply, the charter must have a minimum of 5 nights. This special cannot be combined with other offers.
This vessel is legal to conduct charters in the BVI
Preferred pick up is St. Thomas. BVI pick ups are possible but limited to 7 per season.
LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
Charters of less than 5 nights available depending on schedule use divide by 6 rule X nights of charter for less than 6N charters.
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
BVI PORT FEE: B.V.I. customs and cruising permit fees are included in the rate.
HALF-BOARD
7 nights ($150 off per person) - Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners aboard - with all other meals to be taken ashore at client expense
2/$38,450 3/$39,300 4/$40,150 5/$41,000 6/$41,850 7/$42,700 8/$43,550
LOCAL-FARE OPTION
7 nights ($75 off per person) - Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2/$38,600 3/$39,525 4/$40,450 5/$41,375 6/$42,300 7/$43,225 8/$44,150
CHRISTMAS / NEW YEARS: 7 NIGHT MINIMUM APPLIES
CHRISTMAS 2023: 1-8 guests @ $50,500
NEW YEARS 2023: 1-8 guests @ $54,500
Excess Guest Reviews
April 2023
Thank you so much for an amazing week letting us the discover the beauty of the Virgin Islands. With super knowledgeable Captain an at the helm and amazingly talented Chef Elise in the galley, so much fun was had above and below water for the little helpers in the kitchen and discovering gorgeous islands. A huge thank you from the Batistas!
April 2023
What an amazing way to spend my 50th birthday! Dan and Elise made this week a dream come true. This trip was on all of our bucket lists and it is an experience we will never forget. Dan, we loved your stories, the adventures you took us on, the games at night, and even our trips on the tender. You love your job and it shows. Elise, the food was amazing! Every meal was better than the one before. You are so talented and so kind. We can´t thank you enough for making this a trip we will never forget. We will be back!
April 2023
What an amazing adventure to celebrate some of our 60th birthdays and a wonderful friendship! We will never forget all of the fun we had with Captain Dan and Elise! The food was some of the best we´ve ever had and so delicious everyday! We truly enjoyed playing “Three” at night, snorkeling, sailing. All the stops at islands like Bitter End, Soggy Dollar, Foxy´s – too many to mention, all of them! It was truly a trip of a lifetime and we truly appreciate everything!
April 2023
Dan and Elise,
Can´t thank you enough for the superb experience. The food was magnificent...better than we could find in fine restaurants. Capt. Dan was fun, professional, and quite knowledgable. Of course, the anchorages were beautiful and fun, all together it was a life-memorable trip!
April 2023
Elise..your culinary skills are unsurpassed and your precious personality is infectious. We will always love you for being wonderful to this crazy group! Dan...BVI BBBB2023 dash with a group of life-long best friends saying yes to a fulfilling life-long dream. And it was an epic success thanks to you. For the perfect combination of fun and responsible professionalism! Needless to say, we will never forget you...and can´t wait to see you again next year! Here´s to lying, cheating, stealing and drinking. If you´re going to lie, lie for a friend...If you´re going to steal, steal a heart...if you´re going to cheat, cheat death..and if you´re going to drink, DRINK TO EXCESS! Thank you!
April 2023
Thank you both! It was amazing!
Trip of a lifetime!
Boat, stops, food, and fun beyond expectations. Thanks!
March 2023
Excess and the crew made sure we had the trip of a lifetime! Captain Dan & Elise were amazing and the food was outstanding. We had the perfect amount of relaxation and adventure. Loved every minute!
February 2023
We had an absolutely PERFECT trip. We could not have imagined anything better.
Captain Dan was amazing. He was professional, made us feel safe and suggested a great itinerary based on our requests. We did everything on our list and more. He made extra efforts to make sure we were having a great time and to get us to destinations so we could enjoy. He has a great personality and was very welcoming. He organized island transportation and provided a great experience at each location. We made a request to watch an NFL playoff game while on the boat. He went to every effort to make that happen. He made reservations for us at SABA rock bar to watch it there and was able to get the game projected on the boat so we could finish watching while eating dinner. Very impressed with him.
Chef Vanessa prepared delicious meals that exceeded our expectations. She catered to several dietary requests of our group and succeeded in making everything delicious. She had coffee waiting for us in the morning. She prepared healthy and delicious meals and included local fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. She was very professional and readily available if we had any requests.
The yacht was in pristine condition. It was clean and well kept. The tender, paddle boards, and floating dock were also in pristine condition. Snorkel gear was able to be fitted to each person and was very clean. Towels and sunscreen were always readily available.
December 2022
The trip was a lot better than we could dream of. The crew was fantastic, Very attentive. The food was incredible. We saw lots of sights and the boat was much bigger than we expected.
I would highly recommend this charter to anyone wanting a fabulous trip
May 2022
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
The yacht was exceptionally clean and comfortable. We were shocked at the space in our rooms and bathrooms.
Was the yacht well ventilated?
The yacht was incredibly well ventilated. It was cool and smelled of the delicious meals being prepared.
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
The crew was the best part. They gave us the local knowledge and guided through the best vacation we’ve ever had.
Was the food good and well presented?
The food was unbelievable. It was like eating at a 5 star restaurant every meal.
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Michelle, Ian and Blair were amazing. I cannot wait to go on a charter with them again.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
Yes!
March 2022
Michelle & Ian,
You two were absolutely the best. We came in with high expectations, and this exceeded all of them. The food was beautiful and delicious, especially all the vegan creations that could be served in a Michelin star restaurant. Nothing will beat waking up in the most beautiful bays. You both were so kind and flexible – giving us space to have a memorable father – daughter trip while also laughing at the dad jokes and entertaining our stunts. Thank you so much and hopefully see you back soon! Clare, Dana, and Kev.
March 2022
It´s with love and gratitude that we thank you for your attention to detail – your attention to our needs and wants! Sincerely – thoughtful and fun! I could not imagine this trip with any other crew! With peace and love!
March 2022
Thank you for the most amazing vacation! The locations, food, and company were the best! Look forward to sharing our memories with friends and family. Spreading the good IBM word wide and far! Xoxo
March 2022
Thank you so much for the most amazing vacation! We truly loved every moment. The food, beautiful water and beaches and especially the crew are simply the best. We will never forget this wonderful time. See you in Philly, Tahoe soon!
March 2022
Michelle & Ian,
OMG! You both made what we knew would be an incredible trip OVER THE TOP. The food was insane. EVERY MEAL. The captaining was at the same time so professional and FUN! Now the problem is we can only go on a catamaran trip if you both are on it! Please stay in touch! We loved having Marley on board and will miss sneaking her sausages.
February 2022
IBM,
Thank you so much for a wonderful, relaxing, and much needed vacay! The food was amazing, only to be out done by the scenery. We will always remember this special week.
February 2022
Michelle & Ian,
The two of you could not have done a better job. Just the best! Thanks so very much!
January 2022
Michelle & Ian,
What a wonderful, relaxing trip with such beautiful scenery. The food and itinerary were excellent and fun. And Marley was great fun to. Thank you for an amazing trip. With Love, Steve, Katia, & Peter.
January 2022
Michelle & Ian,
This has been a vacation of a lifetime! The food is incredible, the accommodations very comfy of course. Michelle and Ian, you are now part of our family and part of wonderful memories. Thank you for all you have done to make this so wonderful! Fondly, Chris & Tom. PS. Thank you to Marley too!
January 2022
Michelle & Ian,
Thank you for a wonderful week. Your teamwork, collaboration, kindness, competence and calm made the week a delight and memorable experience. May you have a joyful season ahead! With Gratitude, Stephanie.
January 2020
Ben & Michelle,
Thank you for a fantastic week filled with amazing food, great adventures, beautiful scenery, great hikes, scuba and snorkel trips and endless fun! We really enjoyed our time with you aboard Excess.
-Mark & Kathleen
Des Moines, IA
We had an absolutely amazing time. We loved everything from snorkeling, diving and sailing. The service and the food were terrific. The service and the food were terrific. Thank you for taking such good care of us. We were delighted that you guys were our Captain/First Mate/Chef.
-Glen & Sharon
National City, MI
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for such an amazing trip! We couldn´t have asked for such a better Captain & Chef. We enjoyed every minute. Can´t wait to sail with you again!
-Chris & Sham
Las Vegas
Ben & Michelle,
Thanks for another trip of a lifetime!!! We had the most amazing time aboard Excess! I´m ready to do it again! You took amazing care of us! Food, drink and sun in the fun!
David & Janice
Brentwood, TN
New Years 2019/2020
Dear Ben & Michelle,
Where do we begin...can we just start his amazing trip on Excess with the two of you all over again? Starting 2020 with you made for the best New Years day ever. Beyond! In every way. Dolphins (4) leaving our way to paradise to way too many passion fruit orchids...but who is counting? Scuba diving with sharks, over indulging in Michelle´s amazing meals and the best hospitality with you two. You saved us on a daily basis with the perfect remedies to insure our trip was beyond our highest expectations. We loved every minute and hate to leave. Ben as captain, was the best we have ever had on a cat in the BVI. (This was our third time...so we know a stand-out!) Thank you for every minute. We can´t wait until next time! You 2 have huge hearts and made Excess feel like home. Thank you
Marty, Megan, Lily & Isabel
Greenwich, CT
Christmas 2019
Dear Ben & Michelle, we had the best week on the Excess!! You guys are an incredible team. Michelle, you are the best cook ever. We will fondly remember all the incredible dishes you served us. Ben, thanks for being an awesome Captain and keeping our family safe on the seas. We will never forget your wishes and you for the New Year!
-Sabrina
Thank you for an awesome week on Excess! You guys are an incredible team! I won´t forget the delicious meals and fun water sports. What a time! Thanks for everything
-Sasha
Thanks for an awesome, relaxing, and DELICIOUS week! We will always remember these experiences, endless peach mojitos, and Sarabeth´s pina coladas! Sorry for the constant bombarding of questions; you guys are great!
-Gabby & Melissa
Thanks so much for making this trip so wonderful/fun. I had such great food. You really are professionals. Many fun times in the water and great sailing experience, I value your dedication you guys have for Excess! I´ll never forget! Hope to see you soon! I will miss your pina coladas!
-Sarabeth
November 2019
Dear Ben & Michelle,
From meeting you guys at BEYC ti the best libation ever with great friends was the week of a lifetime. Everything was better than we expected! See you in California!
Bob & FS
November 2019
You guys and this incredible yacht checked an item off my bucket list that I didn´t even know was on it!! The most amazing and memorable boat trip of a lifetime. Thank you will never seem to be enough. One day again soon..
Christina & Elen
November 2019
Dear Ben & Michelle,
Thank you so much for hosting and cooking and dealing with our crazy audibles. It was an incredible vacation. Once in a lifetime. Please come to SF soon. Thank you again for an amazing & unforgettable trip. We will miss you and EXCESS!
Bob AKA Google Bob
November 2019
Ben & Michelle,
´Thank you´ hardly seems sufficient, but I suppose it is a good start. This trip started as just a big dream that I wasn´t sure we´d be able to pull people together for. The fact that my friends and family indulged me for my bucket list 40th birthday celebration is not something I take for granted.
Everything about this trip was amazing. I truly do not think it could have been any better. The boat itself is obviously beyond beautiful...but to be honest it´s the two of you that make Excess so special.
We will never forget the kindness and personal care you showed each one of us. You two were made for this and we not only hope to do it again some day, but to do it again with you both.
Thank you for your hard work, your special hearths, your amazing talents...and the best trip we could´ve ever asked for!
Love your biggest fans & friends for life,
Lauri & Chad
Brandon & Nikki
Mike & Kelly
Troy & Kris
June 2019
Dear Ben & Michelle,
We really cannot thank you enough for rescuing our vacation! What a great vacation it was! You both helped to make this week all we had hoped it would be! Thank you for your patience, accommodation of even the slightest request, and mostly for the sweet friendship! Lucy and Andee will always remember this time, as will Shawn and I. We wish you both much success and happiness in the coming years and hope to sail with you both again soon! Best anniversary ever!
Love,
Stephanie, Andee, Shawn & Lucy
Captains of the Year
Ben & Michelle-
Words can´t even begin to describe our experience on Excess. The boat is absolutely gorgeous! From the moment we boarded we were welcomed warmly, and it continued throughout the entire trip. Your hospitality was beyond amazing, Michelle - the food was seriously delicious, and you were wonderful dealing with a variety of tastes! As Sarah said ´the best cheesecake in the world!´ Thank you both for being warm, kind & patient. You are truly amazing at what you do and we honestly could not have asked for two better people to make our vacation beyond memorable. We can´t wait to come back!!
Emily, Michael, Sophie & Sara
June 2019
Ben & Michelle-
Where to begin... the week has been so very special and fun for our family!! Your hospitality and kindness from day one helped our family settle in and relax immediately! This has been the most relaxing and peaceful vacation ever just watching all the sunsets and cruising along from island to island@ The snorkeling spots were amazing with the most beautiful and colorful fish and sea turtles. Thank your for creating such an incredible diving experience and the really cool lobster eating!
The week of allowing bananas on the boat will never be forgotten by us or you I´m sure!!
Thank you for the many firsts and great memories that surely our family will remember for a lifetime.
Please get in touch if you are ever this way. We would love to treat you both to some mid-west hospitality!
Hopefully we will meet again, but until then...safe travels!
All the best,
Tom, Toni, Tyler, Taylor, Trevor & Tanner.
June 2019
Ben & Michelle,
Thank you for all the incredible adventures, experiences, fun, laughter & memories created on this amazing week. You both have made our vacation extra sweet an special. You´ve become friends! We look forward to our next journey with you next summer and you are always welcome to come visit us in Big Sky.
All our love,
Tracie, Chris, Kylie & Jaiden
May 2019
Ben & Michelle,
What a week! Thank you for being so incredibly hospitable and helping to make this a trip of a lifetime. We will never forget the experiences we shared with you and the memories created on AND off Excess. There were a lot of firsts! Ben, thanks for going night diving for Meg´s cellphone, and for teaching us all how to scuba dive! Can´t believe we saw a frog fish, or that you and Tyler saw that octopus! We were beyond impressed with Michelle´s cooking, it was absoutly delicious! We snorkeled through caves, swam off cliffs, saw extraordinary sunsets, and we will never forget any of it. You both have not only been amazing hosts and guides, but you have also become friends and we look forward to staying in touch. We will miss you!
Love,
Katie, Tyler, Meg, Ricki + John
5 stars!
We chartered Excess for a week. All seven of us agreed it was the best vacation that we have had. Our group was adventurous and the crew on Excess showed us things that we would not have normally seen. We snorkeled a 150 year old ship wreck, jumped off rocks, hiked on the islands and much more. We hit 11 islands in the week and never felt rushed. The food and drinks were outstanding as well. I am typically a picky eater but all of the meals prepared were amazing. Anything we needed Ben and Michelle were there before asking. I highly recommend chartering with this crew!
Grateful and Appreciative
Our weeklong cruise to celebrate Amy´s 60th birthday came with many unexpected gifts: family, camaraderie coral reefs with exotic fish, sting rays, sea turtles and dolphins, hiking and snorkeling to curious ruins, excursions to local-establishments and a variety of water activities to happily keep us in the Caribbean for hours.
But it is your hospitality, your exceptional meals, your attentiveness, you companionability and your willingness to indulge us in all of our requests that made this trip memorable for a lifetime. We are grateful and appreciative.
Until we meet again, travel well our friends of the sea!
Our Time on Excess Was Truly Special
Our time on excess was truly special. You both took such good care of our family and for that we thank you very much. The meals were delicious! The tours of the BVI´s spectacular!....each bay became our new favorite. Ben having you in the water snorkeling with us made it all the more fun - thank you for sharing your BVI world with us.
You Two Were Certainly The Highlight!
We have traveled the world and discovered our favorite place - under the sea! thank you for taking us to special reefs and sharing your knowledge of fish and flora. Ben, we loved watching you free dive and point to the unusual. We appreciate your patience, especially when rescuing Owen off the coral reef. Michelle, we loved your warm welcome and excellent meals. Your wonderful food was the start and end to each special day. When we look back on this trip, you two are certainly the highlight!
Thank you!
Thank you for hosting us in your lovely home and showing us around the neighborhood. Your gracious hospitality made me feel comfortable and welcome. I don´t think I could have asked for anything more during this trip, except for maybe a whale sighting! May all your seas be calm and your journeys safe.
Singularly Wonderful!
We had the most amazing time on Excess! Ben & Michelle made it a singularly wonderful experience! The open sea and wonderful coves made it an extraordinary journey. Ben led us on some wonderful snorkeling excursions, including the most amazing dive off of St. James island. We saw loggerhead turtles, sting rays, triggerfish, cow fish and a black tip reef shark.
Michelles meals were so enjoyable. She killed it with the chicken curry, tuna poke bowl and soba noodles.
My family and I are so thankful for the generous hospitality and graciousness!
March 2019 - New York, New York
The fun never stopped
From the moment our trip began on Excess we have laughed, smiled, screamed (in a good way) and enjoyed every moment of our week. We all have collective favorite memories as well as individual moments and experiences that will stay with us for many years to come. Ben and Michelle are excellent hosts and awesome people! Their friendship will remain long after the delicious food, stories and spectacular views begin to fade.
April 2018 - Louisville, Kentucky
So many adventures!
We chartered Excess for a week. All seven of us agreed it was the best vacation that we have had. Our group was adventurous and the crew on Excess showed us things that we would not have normally seen. We snorkeled a 150 year old ship wreck, jumped off rocks, hiked on the islands and much more. We hit 11 islands in the week and never felt rushed. The food and drinks were outstanding as well. I am typically a picky eater but all of the meals prepared were amazing. Anything we needed Ben and Michelle were there before asking. I highly recommend chartering with this crew!
