Our vacation was good. We enjoyed the sailing and the exploring. Even so, the dynamics of checking out and into countries on a shared island (Dutch and French St Maarten) and then St Barths were complicated during the Year End holidays. The sailing was very easy and we could sail with good winds back from St Barths to St Maarten, reaching 7 knots. The boat was new (Excess 11) and everything worked on it, instruments, sails, kitchen appliances, bathrooms, dingy. St Barths was interesting to visit with the super yachts as our neighbors. The town is incredible with its high-end stores. The vacation was one of exploring which we love. On the negative side, we were surprised to find hidden expenses in the week, such as a 300 euro charge to sail out, under and back through a bridge in St Maarten and the fact that immigration for the boat was higher than expected. Marenauta was efficient. Unfortunately the local owner/administrator of the boat does not have an office and had to be reached through cel phone/whats app connections making the arrangements for the briefing and final sail-out and in, a little more complicated. Marenauta handles good pricing so you can overlook some of the frustrations or complications.

Sunsail in English harbour were very helpful in sorting out minor issues with the boat which was in good condition. The boat came with a generator and A/C and most essentially, WIFI.

The boat is in superb condition.

Marina je bila še v izgradnji, vendar tudi na plavajočih pomolih smo bili varni.

Very nice sailing area. Friendly and fast communication with the Charter Company.

1. extended check in time - waiting far too long to get on board 2. issues with boat preparation and language issues with explaining what issues were 3. extras added cost eg deck cushions when we ordered the "deluxe package" from the beginning 4. provisioning issues-language and timing poor 5. issues with bow thruster; multiple times causing difficulties and needing servicing 6. very busy waterway and often busy anchorages, but lovely place to sail... we preferred Croatia