Sommer

A week ago, we showed up with bags, although I'm not sure we needed any more than a swimsuit. Today we leave with salt in places we'll probably discover next week and memories for a lifetime.

Somewhere between snorkeling through crystal clear waters, squeezing ourselves through the Baths while collectively thinking, "There's no way we're fitting through that!", plane Dinga on Saba Rock like it was a professional sport, drinking lots of Painkillers at Soggy Dollar, swimming with Sally, the nurse shark, and Rigging, and rushing to watch the US soccer team in the World Cup on a boat, the days blurred together in the best possible way.

Thank you for an unforgettable week, amazing food, and views we'll be talking about long after we land!

~Jessica, Adam, Stephanie, Richard, Adrienne, and John

Captain Brandon and Chef Bea, thank you for the incredible week! The snorkeling, turtles, spotted eagle rays, and eel and sharks, jumping at Willy Ts, the sugar cane Mail ruins, the Baths, soggy dollar and Foxey’s!

You both truly made this a week we will never forget! Thank you for helping us create memories will be talking about for years to come! 
~The Tennessee crew.
 

Thank you for the trip, new memories with new travel friends. Will not wait so long for the next trip!
~Bubba

Amazing trip thank you until next time.
~Laurie

Thank you for the amazing memories!
~Megan

What an amazing week! Thank you, Captain Brandon, and Bea for all the love.! We know how much work it takes to take care of six ladies and a beautiful boat! We are so grateful! Until we meet again because I go to come back! Gwen
Thank you, Captain, Branden, and Chef for making our time the best it could possibly be there! Thank you for all the hard work and keeping your boat so clean and safe for us. And thank you for the love and patience. You showed us what wonderful memories we have because of you too! We go to come back.
~Amy

Thank you for the best week ever! You made it so special for the entire Baker crew! You both were so attentive to our preferences and wishes and made them all perfect! The food was absolute perfection and the drinks were flowing and strong! We will be forever grateful for the memories we were able to share as a family on SONMER. Thank you again for everything! ~Baker crew.

Thank you so much for an amazing week in the BVI! What a trip! We loved celebrating Kristin’s birthday here. Everything was top-notch, from the island hopping to the incredible meals and cocktails. You spoiled us for sure, and we would highly recommend this charter to everyone we know! Vacation of a lifetime! Thank you again and again.
~Love, Chris and Melanie

What a week! Thank you, Branden and Kayla, for all of your efforts to make this the most epic birthday celebration! You brought our preference sheets to life, from the destinations to the delicious meals and all of the details in between. I often felt like you anticipated our needs, and once before we had them! You were both gracious hosts, and we were definitely spoiled. May God bless you and keep you all the days of your lives. You have blessed us!
~Kristin and Tim.

What an amazing trip! Thank you for everything, Brandon and Beata. The experience just kept getting better and better as the days went by. Our family is so grateful to the team for making this such a special time as we celebrated a meaningful birthday and enjoyed being together, whether over a delicious meal, music, swimming, kayaking, playing games, or simply taking in the scenery.

Beata, thank you for accommodating all of our meal restrictions and for preparing truly incredible dishes for every meal. Captain, thank you for all your efforts in creating a smooth sail, honoring our wishes, and always helping us with research so we could have the very best experiences. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We hope to see you all again soon.

Nik, Disha, Shaan, and Shiv

What a great time! Birthday, anniversary and just great life celebrations everything – food super crew, friends, and Captain, Brandon and Kayla our eighth trip cruising the BVIs both turbo intrude in this was a winner with number one son and number one daughter-in-law.
~Ken and Kelo.

Keith and I had a fabulous time! This was my first trip to the BVIs and it didn’t disappoint! Food and activities were wonderful! Company fabulous. Wonderful time making wonderful memories. A better way to spend my 60th and our 30th anniversary. “It was all about me! “You’ve turned me into a Yacht? Thank you!
~Keith and Traci

Branden and Kayla, thank you for a fantastic trip! All of us have terrific memories! We enjoyed all the places you took us. The experience of catching and eating the tuna was amazing!

Where do we start to describe the food? Quality for a five star Chef! Every meal was better than the last. Exceptional!

Captain Branden is a great guide to the sites into the fish snorkeling with him allowed us to see so many different fish. His attention to detail made us feel safe and catered to all our needs!

This trip competes with a six star resort!

~Sara, Tom, Grace, Amelia, Alan and Mimi

Branden and Kayla, you made our trip absolutely amazing and wonderful! The food was perfect! Captain Brandon made sure we went to all the best places and Tooke excellent care of all of us.

The entire trip was absolutely perfect! I cannot stress enough how every detail detail was attended to. We are so blessed and grateful for the Lance. They went to in order to take care of us! We can’t wait to do it again!

~Tommy and Vicky, Lydia and Rick

Everything was absolutely perfect, truly! Vacation of a lifetime! Thanks for all your pampering!

~Liesa and Bob.

Thank you for a fabulous week. The accommodations were comfortable & Kayla’s food was as fine as any restaurant. Captain Brandon & Kayla made sure we were always happy. Kids were always kept busy & well fed with treats. We couldn’t have asked for a better crew. It was a special week. Thank you Richard, Susan, Jaclyn, Kevin, Mason & Sloan. Hope to see you again soon.
~Graver

This trip has been the experience of a lifetime! We cannot be more thankful for the two exceptional people you are. You provided every want and need with thought and attention to detail. We hope to do this again (with you!) one day. Best,
Will & Kelly Choi

What an incredible trip sailing around the Virgin Islands! We had so many fun adventures along the way on and off the boat. Captain and Chef Kayla have treated us like royalty. We couldn’t have asked for a better crew. Drinks, food, accommodations, stories, sailing… all the best!
Carrie & Nick

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Neil and I have been to the Virgin Islands several times before this trip — charter, cruise, AirBnB — and this trip blew all the rest out of the water! I booked this charter to celebrate Neil’s 50th birthday and invited our two couple friends to join us and MAN did we have a blast!!

Despite some rainy weather for part of the trip, Captain B and First Mate Kayla made us feel safe, comfortable, and generally well-fed and quenched. This trip has been a memorable one for all of us and we will truly miss Captain B and First Mate Kayla! They are THE A TEAM!

XO,
Nadia & Neil

Such a fun, relaxing week! Thank you Brandon & Kayla for making our trip so special. Everything was wonderful!
💙 Krissy & Jason
 

We had such a great time and appreciate all that you did for us. Thanks for taking such good care of us. Definitely want to come back again.
❤️ Nicki and Eric Bryan

There are no words to describe the joy this experience has brought us. You two provided us with nourishment, laughter, practical lessons and hours of enjoyment. I can even now enter and exit a dinghy successfully (notice I didn’t say with grace). I never imagined I would do a trip like this but I am so, so glad I did. It is one I will cherish the memory of forever!

Dorie & Ron Andrade

What an amazing trip this has been. Something I only dreamed about actually became a reality. Words can’t explain how thankful I am to Brandon and Kayla for making me feel like royalty on this trip. Thank you for everything!
– Kim Bulach

Wow! We could not have had a better week. Thank you both for showing us this beautiful part of the world. We loved it!!!
Melisa & Don Moore

Hard to add more than my co-sailors above. We all had THE BEST time!! Much peace & love!
-Sooze

An amazing seven-night stay on catamaran Sommer in the Virgin Islands! Captain Brandon was fantastic!! He was friendly, professional, and made the whole trip seamless. Chef Jay Jay was incredible and genuinely tried everything she could to keep us happy with the food and please everyone in our group. It was like eating at fine dining at every meal!
We felt so welcomed the entire week and couldn't have asked for a better crew or experience. Felt like being on vacation with friends!!
Can't wait to come back!
-Cari

New Year’s 2026!
What a magical way to ring in the new year! This was the best trip ever! Branden and JJ took such great care of us. Every step was something new and exciting. The kids loved the paddle boards and snorkeling around every meal was our favorite so sad to be leaving but looking forward to returning! Thank you for the memories! The O’Neal family 
Please excuse any spelling errors from Siri.
-O’Neal

We had the best time of our lives. We can’t wait to see both of you again. The food, the hospitality, the kindness, it was all amazing! We can’t thank you enough! What a way to celebrate turning 40. We were so spoiled the entire time! Sending you all the world’s love and until we meet again, Cam and Krystal.

Thank you both so much for an absolutely incredible trip! The food was incredible, your hospitality top of the line. We couldn’t have picked a better way to explore the BVI then with you and JJ. We hoped to come back in the future and we’ll definitely be singing you praises. Thank you again! Keri and Dan

Captain Brandon, thanks for the great memories, keeping us safe and comfortable! The saline and snorkeling were super cool! Sommer is a gem! Hopefully we will see you again soon!
Stephanie and Brandon

Hands-down, the best trip we have ever taken! y’all took such great care of us! Hospitality was second to None! Brandon and Gigi were top notch! We couldn’t have asked for anything better! Can’t wait to see you again! Heather and Cecil

Can’t think of a better birthday trip! You guys have exceeded my expectations! We will definitely be back next year! Nicole

Can’t thank you enough for such an amazing experience, beautiful views great food, wonderful hospitality and overall spectacular time! Thanks so much for keeping us safe and showing us an amazing time! Can’t wait to see you again next year! Kimberly and Lee

Hard to say goodbye after our amazing family vacation with the Sommer crew. Captain Brandon and Chef just spoiled us each day with fantastic food and beautiful views! No other vacation compares to this one! Something for everyone with total relaxation. We leave with grateful hearts, and look forward to our next charter with you! Thanks for your attention to detail and celebrating my birthday like family!
Cheers to y’all – until next time, the Hendersons.

Captain Brandon and Chef Jessica, thank you for an absolutely wonderful week! Everything was fantastic! This is one of the best vacations we’ve ever been on! Each day was a new adventure - gorgeous, coves, beautiful views, see turtles, and raise and fabulous cuisine, picture perfect sunsets, and amazing time spent together! You all thought of everything and we are so grateful for this experience! I will cherish these memories for the rest of my life and look forward to our next charter with you all! With love and heartfelt thanks the Beech family.
Cassi, Josh, James and Lily

We can’t thank you enough for such an incredible week. The food was spectacular every single meal the saline and happy islands were magical. We would not have had such a wonderful time without the chef and Captain Brandon! Thank you for such an amazing experience of a lifetime! Come see us back home! Hottie toddy!
-Hez
 

Thank you so much for making our trip. Great! The food the chef cooked was excellent, especially the Keylime pie! Captain Brandon and the Chef were full of knowledge about the BVI! till next time! Scott and Shannon. 
Thank you, Captain Brandon and Chef for such a wonderful week! The knowledge of the area is so extensive, it truly made it even more special! The food was delicious every meal especially the last night! Keylime pie! We feel blessed to be able to travel and meet great friends and now we have two more! Thanks again Brandon and Chef!
-Suzanne

What a week! We all had an absolute blast! Highlights - seen an octopus! Skittle Fish! The caves at the bath! The food! OMG! Chocolate mousse, the eggs, the first two days – what were they? Yum! Apple, crisp, fried chicken, coconut rice, mushroom pasta! Loved snorkeling, sailing was fantastic, and we even had time for art and games! Thank you so much for everything we made a ton of great memories this week.
Jessica
 

I loved the food, snorkeling, and the bass! We had steak saw octopus and I enjoyed climbing and exploring the bass! We set the record of lizard spotted to 56 and one lizard caught! It was an amazing week!
Eve

The time I spent here it was great! The week before I came here I was VERY worried that I was going to get seasick, but the seas were amazing! There were some swells, but overall it was a good trip! But the food! I don’t like chicken, but the chicken I ate here was the chefs kiss! The noodles were filled with cheese! Also on the last day for dessert, we had homemade chocolate mousse! Love the food here! Also, I love exploring and climbing! Our captain is super fun! Overall, it was a great vacation!
Piper

Thanks for making the week great for my son’s family and me! The food was the best I ever had consistently. Loved it!
Diane

Thank you so much for the most enjoyable spring break trip! This was a special trip for our family to be together most likely for a while. Captain Brandon and DAO definitely made it unforgettable! Great adventures and food were enjoyed by all! Best time ever!
Christie, Rhett, Liza, Edward and Patrick
 

I will miss Daw and her amazing food! Thank you, Captain Brandon for such a fun trip! 
Liz
 

Thanks for the best spring break ever!!!
Edward

Our expectations were exceeded! Our weak on Sommer was fantastic! Captain Brandon was so accommodating and knowledgeable and Dao kept our bellies full with the MOST delicious meals. Great crew, great food and the most beautiful locations! We would give this trip a 10 out of 10 stars! Thank you!
Robyn and Chris Long
 

Well, we’ve cruised extensively all over the world. This was an experience and like any other. The intimacy and privacy of only one other couple and Brandon and Dow. Our crew was really special! The food was beyond delicious, huge portions, and lots of variety! Dad took pictures of all mills for our scrapbook and to share. Brandon was a great and safe Captain full of energy to accompany us as we explored! This is and felt like all owner excursions should provide a tour guide. If you wanted to swim, outcome all the toys if you wanted to get some exercise and explore, he knew every nook and clarity of each island. Both Dow and Brandon were engaging, but discreetly gave us as their guest time and space to ourselves. We always felt highly attended to, but not smothered definitel definitely 10 out of 10 all the way around.
Bruce and Leslie

I booked my first ever yacht charter over the week of New Years ‘25 for my 6 person family (wife & 4 kids aged 11-20) to celebrate a special occasion. We were hesitant to start cause of never being on the water for a week, being on top of each other in small quarters and the other unknowns that go along with something new.  Well we had a FANTASTIC trip!!

Captain Brandon & Chef Aiesha were amazing right from our first trip planning call - to boarding the yacht - to every meal - every excursion - all the water toys - and especially in just being down to earth good people who fit perfectly with our family. Being on a 2022 50’ Catamaran with all the updated equipment, systems, plumbing, facilities, A/C and other comforts was awesome. The queen size beds were comfy and we all slept well at night. Between the time we spent on the front lounging areas, top deck and back deck we never once sat inside and didn’t even turn on the TV all week!  My wife and I woke up to coffee on the top deck in a different secluded cove every morning and we couldn’t keep the kids out of the water all day. Captain Brandon navigated us into some great spots and Chef Aiesha was masterful for the kids who didn’t want seafood at every meal but also wow’d the rest of us who were eager to taste her island specialties.

It was an unbelievable 5 STAR vacation that created memories that will last a lifetime!
Dan

I just returned from a 8 day / 7 night charter aboard the Sommer through the BVI's and USVI's with my family of 6 (husband & 4 kids aged 11-20).  Although I was excited about the opportunity to travel with my family in this manner, I was also a bit apprehensive with what seemed to be a small footprint over a long period of time and 2 kids that have trouble with motion sickness on land.

From the moment our family stepped on the vessel, Captain Brandon & Chef Aiesha made us feel at home.  They were attentive to our needs and wants for meals, activities and ensuring our trip was full of lasting memories.  The catamaran was clean, spacious from the point that there were many areas to enjoy the surrounding views and keep sight of my kids in the water, rays of sunshine, quiet spot for a good book and quiet and cool at night for a good rest.

We look forward to another opportunity to travel with Captain Brandon & Chef Aiesha with not only our family, but our friends.
April

We recently had the pleasure of a trip on Sommer a 50-foot Leopard catamaran with Captain Brandon. The experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we stepped aboard, it was clear that this was going to be a fantastic experience.

The boat itself was immaculate—pristine! The modern interior was beautifully designed and in perfect condition, offering both luxury and comfort. Every detail was thoughtfully maintained, and the spacious layout made it easy to relax and enjoy the journey.

Captain Brandon was an absolute star. He was eager to make sure that everything was perfect for us, going above and beyond to accommodate and ensure we had a great time.

Having never been aboard a sailing catamaran like this it was was a dream come true. The combination of a beautiful, modern yacht and Captain Brandon’s outstanding service made this an unforgettable experience. We would highly recommend Sommer to anyone looking for a luxury sailing adventure.
Nancie Pack

We went out on a charter with Captain Brandon. We cruised down the ICW through several bridges enjoying the sights and headed out into open water at Port Everglades. The sea and sky were beautiful! My husband and I are avid boaters however having never sailed it was definitely an awesome experience to cruise through the water with just the sound of the wind and waves. Being up on the flybridge while sailing was so fun but also relaxing! This was definitely a day to remember. Thank you so much Captain Brandon and selling vessel Sommer.
Stacy D