Merry-time 4.8 - Crewed Catamaran Charter

We need to express how thankful we are for our BVI 7 nights sailing trip. We were 8 people aboard the Merry Time with Olga (our Chef) and Grant (our Captain).

Olga our Cheff was the most impressive, kind and welcoming host ever! She is professional, puts out amazing food; always fresh and so tasty. No processed food, all superb ingredients she uses to put out masterpieces. She is an amazing Chef!

Grant, our Captain, surpassed our expectations. He knew exactly where to take us for our likes (beach, bars, snorkelling, paddling) and always manages to get the best ball in every bay! He would take us with the dingy and treat us like royalty. He also was fun to be with and very professional. Our adventure was complete because of him and his knowledge of the BVIs and of catamarans. He is the best one can hope for.

Together, Olga and Grant made our week one of the best ever! Thank you so much guys, we will never forget you!

The McMasters

Grant & Olga,

Thank you for an amazing time aboard Merry time. You exceeded our expectations in most every way. You are both great at what you do and we enjoyed your company. We made so many memories, ate so many wonderful meals, and had so many laughs. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

With appreciation,

The Rogers family – from Michigan

Thank you, Grant plus Olga for all the memories! We are all going to miss the gourmet meals and rum punch! Olga – can’t wait to see your future show on board with Olga. Thanks for all the cooking secrets. You are a gorgeous queen.
Grant- come party with us at the moot.

Cheers,

Jillian

Grant – thanks for an amazing trip.
Olga – I will dream of your steak and potatoes for many years to come.

-Matt

Dwayne & Olga-

We very much enjoyed the trip and your wonderful service. The food was fantastic! Olga is a very good chef. Thanks so much for taking care of us on our one-week voyage around the BVI’s. We had a blast and look forward to another trip in the future.

Love,
Bill, Anne, Kathleen, Mike 1 & 2, Joel, Lynn, & Holly

Dwayne & Olga,

What a trip! You provided top-notch hospitality. Always accommodating. Dwayne, you were an awesome captain and sailed us to the best spots in the BVI.
Olga- the food and presentation were stellar. Best food ever on a trip. And to cook this spread on a small boat, so impressive. We look forward to doing that again soon!

-Chuck & Jenn

Honestly, I can’t say enough about how wonderful this trip was. It was the most expensive trip we have done yet and I don’t regret any of the dollars spent. Dwayne and Olga were absolutely terrific, couldn’t have asked for a better crew. Dwayne took the time with us at the start of the trip to work through the itinerary and made great suggestions. Olga met our every expectation with the food and accommodated all of our needs from GF to Vegetarian sitting alongside bacon lovers. They really made the trip extra special. The boat was well appointed and fit our two families perfectly. The attention to detail across the board was outstanding.

I would (and already have) highly recommend the crew, boat and our broker. You guys simplified the planning and coordination and provided all the crazy Covid needs to us as everything was changing. Thank you so much for helping to make this delayed 50th celebration a huge 55th success!

Rating of Yacht & Crew:
(5 Being the Highest) 5

Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
I will never be able to say enough good things about our experience. Ever.

Was the yacht well ventilated?
The yacht was more than comfortable temperature wise, and airflow.

Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
The crew is what took this trip from wonderful to epic. I cried when I left. Literally. Olga & Dwayne took such good care of us and gave us the trip of a lifetime. I will never forget them, or the way they welcomed our family.

Was the food good and well presented?
I am a Chef and I documented everything Olga made. It was stunning. I was not only blown away by her presentation but also by the quality of her dishes. 12/10.

8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Just 10/10. I couldn´t have dreamed of a better experience. I am afraid to go on another because this was just SO magical. Everything came together and we were given the trip of a lifetime and we will be forever grateful.

Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
100% We hit everywhere we wanted and more. Dwayne is amazing!!!!!

Thank you for an amazing week! We so enjoyed the exploration and adventure over the last seven days. The snorkeling, playtime, and amazing meals!!! Such a relaxing week at a perfect place. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Robyn & Heat

Dwayne and Olga,

Thank you for an unforgettable vacation that we will remember forever! It will be hard for us to go back to reality, this trip has truly been a dream. We can´t thank you enough for your hospitality. Olga - thank your for all your AMAZING meals! You will never go hungry on the Merry-Time.

We can´t wait to come back and do it again!
-Emily, Charlie, Brian, Julia, Sean & Katie

This vacation has been years in the making. Jon had a dream and we wanted to make it a reality. Then Covid, then cancer.... then moving! This week meant more than you will ever know and Dwayne and Olga made that all come to life. We will never be able to say thank you enough. Your kindness and hospitality were just top notch. We will struggle to ever have this much fun and adventure on a vacation again.
With all our love,
Jon, Tabi, Noah and Addie

Dwayne - Thank you for an incredible week full from top to bottom of wonderful memories and experiences, and your knowledge of the BVI which helped us get the most out of our time here. We loved the special stops and long sail out to Anegada and back.

Olga - Your warmth and your artistry with food will never be forgotten! We will remember the special care and amazing meals whenever we think back on this trip. Our hearts are with you.

To both of you - Your hospitality, generosity of spirit and care for your guests made this adventure unforgettable, we lucked out with you!

It would not have been the same without you!! Many thanks and best wishes - we are so grateful for our time with you. Thank you both for making this trip even more memorable. The kids are going to remember this for the rest of their lives. Thank you for your care and hospitality. It was magical.

Memories of a lifetime!

Dwayne & Olga - thank you both for taking such outstanding care of us all, every step of the way. The scenery of course was always beautiful, but it was your thoughtfulness, kindness and sense of humor that made us all feel welcome and truly happy every moment we were together. There was something special for each of us 0 whether it was the amazing food, refreshing drinks or unforgettable excursions. The memories will linger fondly in all of us for many years to come. We are deeply grateful to your both. Very best wishes!
-Rob, Shalene, Lily and Jasper
-Melbourne Beach, FL

We had such and exceptional time! Every view was amazing. The food prepared by Olga was beautifully presented and was by far, beyond expectation! Captain Dwayne had a fabulous trip planned that allowed us to see most of the islands. He was always ready and set up the water toys and gave instruction for wakeboarding that helped us renew some rusty skills! This was absolutely the BEST vacation I have ever experienced!
Much love from Texas,
Mary & Ron

Wow! An amazing vacation! Every day was perfect. Thank you for showing us so much of the beautiful BVI. Everything well exceeded anything we imagined. The food was delicious!

Thank you so much for an amazing trip!!! The food and cooking were amazing. The cabin have everything I needed, the stops on the different islands were so fun. The Soggy Dollar was a lot of fund and had great drinks. The views were spectacular and I loved the snorkeling.
-Courtney

You are both the best!! I will always remember this trip and the awesome people that made it great. You guys are so nice and always made me smile and laugh.

Dwayne: Thanks for being such an amazing captain! We are so lucky to have gotten to go to all those great places, it s is so appreciated. And of course, the Airhead water couch was epic!! Thanks for letting us use it and for putting up with our crazy screaming and shouting:)

Olga: Thank you so much for keeping our stomachs stuffed with delicious food! I loved all of the meals but especially the one I´ve never tried before like your special Ukrainian dishes. You are such a sweet person and a fantastic chef. Oh and thanks for teaching me napkin folding, it was super fun!
-Lily

Thank you so very much for making my 60th birthday trip so memorable. You are both so attentive and detail oriented. We wish you both all the best and will definitely be back to sail with the two of you again.

Thank you friends!
Randy and Lisa

Wow! What an incredible vacation! Exceeded all of my expectations! Dream trip come true. Olga´s cooking was outstanding! Dwayne catered to evry we we requested. BEST crew ever to sail with! I can´t wait to bring my family back to experience this awesome trip. See you soon.
XOXO
April
Texas, USA

This was the most amazing adventure! Nothing would have been the same without Captain Dwayne and Olga. You made every day special. We are soo blessed to have been able to do this and hopefully we will see you again next year!!
James& Brenda

Thank you so very much for the wonderful experience we have ad this past week! We made memories that will last a lifetime - y´all were both so attentive to our every wish. Olga, you are a fabulous chef and hostess. I have learned from you. Y´all made a great team! We would love to have you visit us in Georgia.
Blessings,
Bill and Jan

Dwayne and Olga,

You both are amazing! Both Scott and I thank your for such a wonderful time! You can tell how much you both love what you do. Thank you again for making our trip so special.
Scott and Kim

Thank you for the wonderful memories! Mike and I will treasure the special times we shared with you both!
Cheers to many happy memories you gave us!
Mike & Theresa

Dwayne and Olga,

What a pleasure to share such an amazing experience! The company, the setting, the food, the sights and so much more. We will have so many good memories from this trip. I loved all the swimming and snorkeling . Thanks for everything. I hope our paths cross again!
-Mandy
PS. Ruby and Delaney had a wonderful time!

Thank you so much for a super fund filled week! I loved it all. The food was amazing and I´ll definitely be trying out some tips from Olga back home. Thank you both for making such a trip to remember. Can´t wait for round 2.
Delaney

Thank you so much for an amazing week. I had a blast enjoying the warm weather and seeing all the different islands. The food was always delicious.
Ruby

All I can say is WOW! What an amazing time. The sites, the food, and most importantly, the company were the best. My goal in this vacation was to get quality time with my family and we succeeded in spades. I look forward to more sea adventures with you both.

Dwayne & Olga,
I feel in love with this land, this boat, you two, and the people. I´ve learned a lot about other places and people. We all bleed red blood, we all feel, we all burn... you all are great hosts, and yes, friends. Wishes of a great season to both of you. Olga, you fed us like Kings and Queens!
Warm hugs,
Nana

We had the best trip ever!! The BVIs are so beautiful, especially the baths. Thank you Dwayne and Olga for the most incredible trip. Thank you for throwing Liza and epic 10th birthday party!!

Thank you for giving me an amazing birthday. It was so fun! Dwayne had some very awesome dance moves and Olga spolied everyone with delicious food!
-Liza

We all agreed that every time we hear the song Heat Waves we will think of Dwayne´s dance moves. Thank you both for putting up with our music all week, especially when we blast it at 8am. Also, we will miss giving Olga a round of applause every time she brings our food. We loved trying yogurt cakes for the first time!! Also, thank you Olga for teaching me how to speak Russian even though I was very bad at it.

This has been my favorite spring break of my whole life. I do not want to leave. We will miss this trip so much!! We love you all!

-Shafer(16), Liza(9), Camilla(16), Lina(10), Andy(16), Haley, and Brye
Nashville, TN

Such an amazing trip away from Indiana with our friends. We can not say enough about the captain and chef. They were on spot 24-y. Thank you so much Olga and Dwayne. Take care!
Donita & Frank
Kelly & Amber
Danielle & Derrick

Dwayne & Olga,

Thank you for a beautiful boating adventure in the BVI. We had a wonderful time on our first time yachting around the islands. Dwayne took excellent and expert care as Captain. Olga produced meals beyond all expectation as chef. Thank you!

Dear Olga & Dwayne,

Thank you for a wonderful week of tip-toeing around the islands! Olga´s meals and presentation kept us wow-ed - Indian, Russian, Brazilian cuisine, our very own comfort foods! Dwayne took us on all over the BVI and it was just excellent!

Captain Dwayne and Chef Olga were truly amazing and so fun to experience the BVI with. Thank you for your help in getting through all of the planning and protocols that were in place. It was nice that the COVID protocols back into the US were dropped during our trip, I figured that was just another trick Captain Dwayne had for us! Dwayne and Olga really did so much to give our family the trip of a lifetime. Captain Dwayne and Chef Olga were great!! Dwayne made sure he understood what we wanted to experience and went well beyond our expectations to show us as much of the BVI as possible. Olga always had a snack ready for us and the meals on board were not only delicious, but presented beautifully. Merry Time was a wonderful experience. It was our first time on this type of trip, but we have no complaints with the layout of the vessel or the amenities on board. Dwayne and Olga kept all areas extremely clean and comfortable, both when moving and when moored. Our family spent a lot of time on the fly bridge enjoying the breezes and scenery.

Our captain had extreme knowledge of the area and people, which made the experience seem
more connected. The chef was amazing and kept us well (over, lol) fed. I will definitely do another
trip and have recommended it to all of my friends.