Guest Comments
Sail the Caribbean
November 2024
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Thank you both so much for the vacation of a lifetime! Your hospitality was second to none. You guys make a GREAT team and we're forever grateful for the MEMORIES we've made this past week!
Thank you BOTH so much for the most amazing week of our life! The memories will be treasured forever!! We are truly grateful!
Thank you both for an AWESOME week! This trip was even better than I ever imagined. The hospitality, drinks and food were GREAT! We have made memories to last a lifetime! Thank you! Thank you!
Had an absolute blast for my honeymoon on the Makin’ Memories!! The food was excellent, and Jim and Courtney were the best hosts bar none. Every day was picturesque and the possibilities with them are endless!
Best honeymoon ever! Makin' Memories was our home away from home for a week. Jim and Courtney, you two have become our Caribbean parents. Y’all made us feel so at home and so comfortable throughout the whole trip! We will forever reminisce on the food, snorkeling, and Reece's "almost fish catch!" We hope to be back on making memories one day soon to make some new memories! We hope you don’t forget your young honeymooners anytime soon 🙂
A Makin’ Memories charter with Courtney and Jim is the best vacation decision you will ever make! They will customize the whole trip to fit your wishes and needs. The food is spectacular, and the vibes are immaculate. Jim and Courtney are two wholesome individuals who will make you feel like part of the family! 10/10 highly recommend, and plan to travel with them again!
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What a great trip! Full of memories that will surely last forever. We experienced more in our week than we would have ever done in a lifetime on our own. The islands were all amazing and the food was out of this world. "The Fun Table" would like to offer a great big thank you for giving us the opportunity to make some memories. Your kindness, hospitality and patience were felt by all of us. And you are always welcome in our neck of the woods if you ever do get off this boat! We hope to see you again soon! So until then, thank you and happy sailing! "The Fun Table"
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May 2024
"Makin' Memories was everything we could have dreamed for, all bottled up into one perfect experience. From the delicious meals to the beautiful landscape, and all the vibrant sea life, this trip was truly the best! Each cove brought a new adventure full of laughs, fishing and firsts. On our snorkel trip we saw an octopus swimming through the water and quickly take camouflage. The spotted eagle rays were out in full force on their hunt for breakfast! We were able to spot 4 majestically fluttering through the ocean! A lot of memories were created and some were re-lived. We got to see our parents honeymoon location and swim with the sea turtles in the same spot they did 31 years ago! An amazing experience all around, curated by the best! Jim and Courtney, thank you both for being our personal tour guides, preparing Michelin star restaurant grade food every meal, and being the best captains! We can't wait to come back!"
"The " sizzle reel": under sail, dolphins at one end of the boat, a Barracuda on the line in the stern; secluded coves with spectacular snorkeling; lobster birthday dinner; paddling around with the turtles; horizontal on every surface - in the bow, at the table; unbelievably awesome care from both of you - Courtney's five-star cuisine, Jim's anticipation of what we might want next and vigilance when we were in the water. I came wired from too much work, and by day 2 I needed to be lifted with a spatula; sailing, sailing, sailing; seeing nurse sharks, dolphins, spotted eagle rays, fish of all sizes, shapes, and colors; fabulous water toys including perfect gear and flotation goodies; laughing with everyone on the fly bridge; awesome rum punches with exciting names - Zombie, Painkiller; seeing my brother at the helm; listening to audio books surrounded by the sparkling Caribbean; swimming off the boat whenever we felt like it, just getting this time together... And getting to watch the sizzle reel at the end - perfect finale for a perfect vacation! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
June 2024
"On Makin" Memories our real trip began. From Colorado, North Dakota and Texas we came! With the sun, sky and drink in my hand, in the noon days light we set our course. The memories made with each day at a unique and beautiful spot will be unforgettable. Your knowledge of everywhere was truly appreciated. This will be a trip that will not be forgotten!"
"Memories made! Dolphins, spotted eagle ray leaping at sunset, turtles galore and so many fish! Courtney - the food was outstanding and thanks for keeping us so well fed. We missed our one chance at a fish, but thank you to the squid who sacrificed himself on the stair for trying to help us 🙂 Thank you to Jim for braving the tropical downpour of cruise Bay to come get us from town in his trusty dinghy! The bean bags and shade sail, ice cold local ale, all fun and wonderful. Thanks for sharing some of your favorite sites with us and we hope you enjoy your time in Grenada! We hope you have calm seas and fair winds! Thank you for making our first trip here so fun!"
July 2024
"What a dream vacation! When David said he wanted to be on a boat for his birthday, in the water with his sons and wife, I knew Makin' Memories exceeded his expectations in mind...The beautiful boat, incredible food, the beautiful beaches and snorkeling . Courtney and Jim, you two made it even better. I can't thank you enough for your level of expertise, attention to detail, and attention to us. We all felt relaxed and the boys gained so much more confidence in the water and that is priceless! Until the next time... We can't wait to make more Memories with you both!"
"Thank you for the amazing trip! We had the time of our lives! Including the kids also made it that more special for us. It has been an incredible way to see the islands with family - you both have been so hospitable and accommodating. We appreciate all the hard work and enjoyed the delicious health-conscious meals! Thank you again for sharing your home with us! We've had a blast"
"This experience has been unlike any other trip our family has taken. We appreciate so much the way you welcomed us into your home and guided us to the most beautiful, magical sites around the islands. Your knowledge and expertise of the area lent itself to a vacation perfectly catered to our families interest. We came into this trip not knowing exactly what to expect, but we are leaving with every item on our bucket list checked off and with memories that will last forever. Each meal was delicious. Each bay and cove brought new sites and adventures. We will never forget the sea turtles at Magens Bay or the eagle ray, stingrays, and nurse shark at Watermelon Cay! You curated the most wonderful trip for us, and we are so lucky to have spent this time aboard Makin' Memories! Your teamwork truly does make the dream work. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
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April 2024
If it was possible to bottle up Memories, Makin' Memories could sell them and never work again. From sunrise to sunset, this trip was so special for our family. Every meal, every snorkel, every dinghy ride, and every “Bush wagon” [specialty family cocktail 😉]. Thank you for allowing us to experience your wonderful home. We are so grateful and will never forget this week!
April 2024
I knew it from the time I saw the name Makin’ Memories - that’s exactly what we did! We made memories. At the end of the line, that’s the most important thing we leave behind, memories! The memories that we made on this trip were beyond anything that I could’ve ever imagined. Courtney (and Jim) thank you for making this trip memory filled! I will never forget you and the memories that you made possible for me and my family. We will miss you guys!
April 2024
This trip has been amazing. Great memories were made that will last forever! You all were amazing and I hope to see both of you at some point down the road!
April 2024
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Most amazing trip ever! Truly made memories for a lifetime! See you in Grenada!
April 2024
Thank you 1000 times for the best trip ever! We definitely will be back if you will have us all! The boat, the food, the water, fun, the drinks, your knowledge, the views, the hikes, the vibes, the teamwork and service was five stars! Only way to travel is on Makin' Memories! Thank you for the great adventure!
April 2024
Thank you for the trip of a lifetime! From the food, service, water, fun, views, attention to detail, drinks, and professionalism, everything was 5+ stars. Makin' Memories is the only way to travel. Can’t wait for our next charter with Courtney and Jim!
April 2024
Amazing amazing trip! One in 1 million. Can’t wait to do this again!
April 2024
From the sunny and beautiful Geneva, Florida, to the sunnier and more beautiful USVI. What an amazing way to spend our 30th anniversary! From the Dinghy pick up all the way through our last day we felt amazing hospitality with spectacular food with island flare, and beautiful presentation. My favorite parts of the trip were swimming with turtles, a great on-boat workout Sunday morning with a stunning view, and watching the sunset from the sugar mill overlooking Waterlemon Bay. My wife’s favorite parts were the private beach and snorkeling across from Turtle Bay Beach (Henley Cay), and the delicious dishes every day. Thank you both Jim and Courtney for giving us a trip that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Hope to see you again somewhere in the Caribbean!
March 2024
Make Memories fulfilled its name!
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The crew: Jim and Courtney are amazing! We had a three generation group and they went above and beyond to make us all comfortable. They are knowledgeable about the area and took us to amazing locations. Courtney’s cooking with Jim’s assist is beyond incredible. Each meal was presented with beauty, and most importantly, fantastic taste. They really made this an extra special vacation.
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The Boat: We love the outdoor space. Several places to hang out in both shade and sun. And the water toys were so fun. We really enjoyed relaxing on the float, playing with the SubLue, paddle boarding, and hotdogging behind the Dinghy. The cabins are comfortable, especially the mattresses. Courtney (and Jim) thought of every amenity for our stay.
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The USVI: location after location of great snorkeling, smooth white sandy beaches, clear clean blue/green water, and beautiful hills and mountains. Each location was more beautiful than the next.
Truly an amazing vacation!
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March 2024
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We had the most epic spring break! I never could imagine how beautiful this trip would be or all the amazing memories we could make. Makin’ memories is a perfect name. Thank you Courtney for all the amazing dishes. Five stars for sure! Words can’t explain the amount of fun we had. We recommend this trip to anyone who wants to completely relax, and also also have the time of your life. Thank you Jim and Courtney for the best trip yet!!!
March 2024
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This trip was always a top 10 vacation idea for our family. Words can’t describe how this turned into our favorite family vacation ever! It was the most relaxing, beautiful, and just fun week. At just the right time! We all needed it! Jim and Courtney - you are such great hosts /captains/chefs/activity directors/etc….. thanks for all you do! Just awesome people! We will be back!
December - January 2023-2024
How can we ever thank you for the best trip ever! Personally, I have never felt this relaxed and cared for on any vacation! Courtney, the delicious meals you prepare were above our expectations and made us all feel so healthy and satisfied. I’m leaving with some of your recipes for sure. I doubt they will be as good as yours, but I will try. Jim, you were the captain of fun! We had a ball on the boat toys and off-island adventures. You both thought of every detail before we could have imagined. I cannot say enough about your beautiful boat either. No question it was the prettiest out there. Thank you both SO SO much for the vacation of my dreams. I truly appreciate everything you did for my family on this trip, and I am happy to have made two new friends! You two are the best!!!
November - December 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. You have made this vacation so special for me. The beautiful sites were amazing. Courtney, your wonderful meals were absolutely amazing. And Jim, all the work you did getting the toys ready and always being there for us - especially with the hotdog toy! Everything was six stars! We made super memories on this trip!
November 2023
Wow! There’s so much to say, you guys are truly amazing. Thank you for allowing us to spend a week on your incredible adventure. This has been a once in a lifetime trip that we will always remember. Thanks for all the good times!
November 2023
What a wonderful trip. Couldn’t ask for anything better. We are blessed to spend this week with great friends and very happy about the new friends we met with you two. We had so much fun and ate like royalty. Thank you so much for all the hard work and great company.
November 2023
There aren’t enough words or time to say how much we appreciate the two of you in the special memories we will cherish for years to come.
November 2023
Makin’ Memories is an understatement. What a trip of a lifetime with great friends and making two new friends. Thank you so much for opening up your home to us. Your service and food is above five stars. The memories made here will be with us for a lifetime.
November 2023
What a fantastic trip! The food was amazing! You guys are terrific hosts, who went above and beyond in all aspects. Every day was memorable, but the second to last day was the cherry on top. On that day, we caught the mahi-mahi and within a couple of hours you guys had cleaned it and served fresh ceviche for an appetizer, and then an unbelievable fillet. Top-notch food and service to make that happen. The locations you guys picked were all great, and the snorkeling was out of this world. Thank you guys for the unforgettable trip, being amazing hosts, and all the memories that were made these last six days.
November 2023
Thank you for this amazing week we will never forget. Loved the boat, the community, and the off-the-beaten-path adventures. We could not have asked for more. We hope to be back very soon!
November 2023
This was an amazing experience, especially for a couple like us that hasn’t done a whole lot of water adventures. The sites were well picked and all food selections were very considerate and well thought out. We appreciate everything!
October 2023
Thank you so much for helping us create the most amazing memories on the most amazing trip! I cannot think of a single time our family got along so well, and you are both to thank for that. The meals, the sites, and the laughs were all dream-worthy. I am so grateful to you both for taking such good care of us, and for your unfailing kindness and generosity. I’m looking forward to more memories soon!
September 2023
I expected to have a great time, I expected gorgeous blue water, and I expected to enjoy being taken care of. What I did not expect was to meet two incredible people who put their heart and soul into every single part of the experience. Courtney, the food was beautiful, scrumptious, and healthy. You are a master chef. I so much appreciate the thought and care that went into every meal. Jim - I dub the “possibility man“! Every toy that got used, every drink that got drunk, every jump that got jumped - you suggested what was possible, and we knew that taking these suggestions would lead to nothing but a great time. You both worked behind the scenes to keep everything on track, and all we had to do was "Be". You executed every expectation and met hopes we didn’t even know we had. Best trip ever!!!
May 2023
“Best vacation ever! Incredibly hospitable, great healthy meals, and wonderful drinks. I felt totally pampered. Recommended without hesitation!”
April 2023
“Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing vacation! We had SO much fun and it was so relaxing. We have traveled all over the world, but this was one of my favorite trips! Loved all the drinks and the food was amazing! Thank you so much for spoiling us! Totally Amazing!”
December 2022
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“What a fantastic way to celebrate Christmas through New Year’s!! Captain Jim and Courtney thought of everything and left us longing to come back for more. “Makin’ Memories” held up to her name as we ventured, snorkeled, sailed and scuba dove. Courtney (a certified Culinary Nutritionist) provided endless meals, each one packed with variety, color and flavor. No one in our party is going home hungry. Captain Jim at the helm navigated us from location to location providing us with breathtaking views of the island while giving us plenty of time to relax and explore. We’re looking forward to coming back in the future!”