PURA VIDA | 2023

I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our vacation with Matthew and Klarisse. We spent last week on Pura Vida, and our crew was absolutely fabulous!!! They are respectful and courteous but still so much fun!!

After eating Klarisse’s delicious food, my husband will never want to eat my cooking again!! She is so talented!!! Matthew was so kind and helpful in every way. We were so blessed to have them as our crew.

This was our second “once in a lifetime” trip. We also went to the Grenadines on Sea Dog. We can’t wait to book our third “once in a lifetime” trip with you. We will definitely request to have Matthew and Klarisse again.

Heather F.

Matthew and Klarisse are an amazing crew! They are both very caring and professional. They were always meeting every need we had on such a relaxing vacation.

Klarisse is magic in the kitchen and could be a chef in a five star restaurant.
We have sailed 5 times in the BVI and her meals are by far the very best.

Matthew was always ready to take us to any snorkeling area and to help us out on all of the islands: driving a rental car to the best beaches on Anegada, arranging a fabulous visit to the Baths on Virgin Gorda, and anchoring the boat at all the best places!

Pura Vida was an awesome vacation!
The best!

Art & Sally C.

Thanks so much for the wonderful hospitality! The sights, the snorkeling, the beaches — not to mention the amazing meals and fun conversations!

Matthew & Klarisse were the ultimate hosts — meeting every need/request. They were so fun to spend time with and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with them. We would gladly book another with them.

Thanks again to Matthew & Klarisse — you made our trip so worthwhile!!

Hope to see you again.
Best
Bob & Jim O

What a great time!

Matthew & Klarisse were absolutely fantastic. We were so welcomed & attended to immediately.

Klarisse & her creations were fabulous! In all of my 64 years I have never experienced such consistently fantastic meals (and I have travelled extensively). The meals were lite and filling all at the same time - and DELICIOUS!

Matthew was a great captain and was very aware of our group needs. I always felt like he was looking out for us! His captain cocktails were so yummy & I may have fallen in love with a few new recipes :)

It was a super fun trip & I cannot recommend this crew enough! Super fun, great food & all of our needs were met! Hate to leave!!

Monica & Tim S

If you’re thinking about booking Pura Vida – do it! We had three couples on board and somehow Klarisse and Matthew managed to keep us well-fed, well-sailed, and completely relaxed for an entire week (no small task).

Matthew sailed us smoothly through sunshine, storms, and questionable music playlists. Klarisse kept us full with incredible meals that magically appeared no matter how often we changed our plans… Can’t imagine what she would whip up in a bigger kitchen.

The sailing was a real highlight – peaceful, beautiful, and never once did we feel anything but safe. They took as good of care of us as they did their third crew member, Pura Vida herself. These two are absolutely pros who make it look easy.

Thanks for putting up with us and making Sharksweeks 2026 unforgettable! I hope the rest of your season is full of clapping and applause that you deserve.
Well DONE!!!

♡ The Crew from OKC
(Better at relaxing than sailing)

Our Fav Memory or Recommended Activity:

Fav memory – Ryan rolling down the shoreline, running into the reef.
♡ The Baths, Gorda Peak trail to the lookout point, dinner at Coco Maya, every meal on the boat, and morning FDs. Oh, and sailing! ♡

My Message:
We had a fabulous week with Matthew and Klarisse in the BVI! Wonderful hospitality! Some great memories were made!

Our fav. memory or recommended activity:
Anthony: The beautiful white sandy beaches.
Molly: Snorkelling.
Joanne: Matthew’s skill at finding deserted beaches & Klarisse’s amazing food.
Arthur: Snorkelling and seeing barracudas and a shark.

My Message:
Thank you for making our week an unforgettable experience that has been so enriching. We are so happy to have made lifelong memories for our children and for ourselves.


P.S. Please come visit in Australia. Molly will do the cooking with her tips from Klarisse and Arthur will show you the beaches.

Joann, Arthur, Molly and Anthony

Bucket Memory or Recommended Activity:
Arrival day, or the snorkeling day off Peter Island, or Anegada. So many memories.

My Message:
It was an incredible experience! Matthew and Klarisse are the BEST!


Klarisse is very talented and so kind.
She helped with everything.
Her knowledge and first-class experience shine just as much as her personality.

Heather H.

Our Fav Memory or Recommended Activity:
Wow! What an incredible trip! Matthew & Klarisse are an incredible team, and they helped us have an unforgettable week.
5 stars for everything!

My Message:
Snorkeling at the Caves & the Indians was a highlight!
Klarisse’s food was better than so many 5-star restaurants we have been to.

Our Fav Memory or Recommended Activity:
It is impossible to choose one. A few top favorites were snorkeling at the Indians, Willie T’s and the lobster at Anegada. Relaxing and soaking up the sun while sailing was priceless.

My Message:
We had an amazing trip. Matthew and Klarisse went above and beyond ensuring we had a phenomenal experience.
The meals were presented beautifully and tasted delicious.
Matthew had the perfect itinerary planned, packed with unforgettable experiences.
The two provided exceptional service and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves.

Chris and Michelle

Our Fav Memory or Recommended Activity:
Everything about our trip was amazing, but we really enjoyed the snorkeling at the Indians. Our captain, Matthew, got us there early enough to snag the perfect spot!


Captain Matthew and Klarisse were outstanding in every way. We had incredible sailing, snorkeling, and great food. They made every part of our journey seamless and unforgettable. Matthew’s knowledge of the islands, expert boat skills, and calm professionalism were evident from the start.

His background in sailing showed — he has the temperament of a true captain.
We would sail with Matthew & Klarisse again without hesitation!

Matthew and Klarisse were amazing!
Great Food - Amazing service - Professional all the way
It's my last night onboard so no more time to explain how awesome everything was - gotta go.

Gregorio

Words cannot do justice for all of your kindness on our family vacation with you both on the beautiful Pura Vida here in the Virgin Islands. You guys made this an epic adventure that we will never forget.
We'll stay in contact - looking forward to sailing again with you and seeing you on our adventures in the future. Until then, we wish you smooth sailing and clear blue skies.
All our Love
Justin, Jaime, Haley and Jackson

Our favorite spots were the Baths and the stunning water at White Bay.
We loved snorkeling at the Indians, and we especially enjoyed our time on the boat with Captain Jamie and Chef Jessa while learning about the area.
This was our favorite trip to date!
We enjoyed everything about our vacation on Pura Vida. We made so many family memories. Jamie and Jessa were great and made the experience so wonderful. We really want to do this again!!"
Jon, Erica, Ashton, and Grayson

Alesia and Brandon gave us the 5 star treatment aboard the Pura Vida.
Amazing snorkeling, Excellent Food, want for not
Highly Recommend!!!!
Miss Elle

We came on the boat for a girl's trip but will definitely be leaving with 2 more friends. this has been an experience of a lifetime and Brandon and Alessia made it extra special.

We loved chilling on the boat in the sun. We enjoyed Soggy dollar at White Bay, but enjoyed having a drink with Brandon and Alessia at Ivan's Stress Free Bar the most.

We just had the best vacation week in our lives sailing with a wonderful crew on a catamaran through the virgin islands. Our captain and chef, Brandon and Alessia, took amazing care of our family throughout our week. They went above and beyond in every way to make this the time of our lives. We will absolutely be doing this again!

Snorkeling was amazing. Our favorite island was Anegada.We also loved Guana!
So beautiful. We loved using all the water toys, especially the SUPS.

This week has been magical.

This trip was literally the best vacation I’ve had. The boat: impeccable. The service: top tier. The BVIs?? Insanely beautiful!!

We went for my partner‘s 50th birthday and it was the best decision we’ve made.Captain Brandon and Alessia give us the best trip we could possibly imagine and more. Anything we wanted, they helped us get. From deciding where to go on a day by day basis, to offering activities, we can try, to the food that Alessia prepared, the whole thing was amazing. We even caught fish and ate it fresh that night! There was always a delightful spread on the table and drinks flowing.

We were able to go on hikes, sea waterfalls, go to caves and pools, and explore some of the islands. There is something for everyone.

Would recommend this trip, and these hosts to anyone!!

Every day was different but the same amount of AMAZING!

Brandon and Alessia made the entire trip - one we will never forget. The chillness and laid back vibes was so our speed. the attention to detail, the custom meals (YUM!) and the care put into making us feel special was next level.

Jess

So dope! An amazing way to turn 50!
Brandon and Alessia, thanks for making everything first rate - "Everything" and I do mean EVERYTHING... was just perfect including the privacy you gave us.
Love you guys
'Til next time

Matt

Truly hard to pick a favorite given the ground we covered in Paradise. Snorkeling at Anegada and exploring the Baths standout. It was the beautiful scenery and family time which will always be remembered. We had heard great things about this trip, But Brandon and Alessia exceeded our expectations in every way. They make you feel so relaxed; attend to your every need; prepare perfect meals; and plan the perfect itinerary. We cannot say enough about those two. They made it our favorite vacation ever!

Jet skiing, snorkeling the Indians and Buck Island, catching fish and seeing a nurse shark, inflatable rides, jumping off Willy T's and the back of the boat, star filled nights and delicious dinners with lots of wine were the highlights of our trip!!!!

Brandon and Alessia made the trip personal and special. From the home cooked meals to dives and our endless questions. They made it fun, adventurous and an overall wonderful vacation for our two families. This was the perfect break from reality - loved it all!!!

Brandon and Alessia are the best hosts we could have asked for. They work so well together and provide excellent food and cocktails as well as stories and general entertainment. Definitely a trip we will never forget!

Everything was so special! Cute bars, fun cornhole toss at Tipsy's Bar, AMAZING food and awesome time with our family.
The best crew ever, Alessia and Brandon, who were so friendly and helplful!

BEST CREW EVER!

We had a blast with Brandon and Alessia. They were excellent hosts and lined up great activities and delicious food, cocktails and desserts. It was a unique, one of a kind trip we will never forget.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Brandon and Alessia. They were excellent hosts, cooks, tour guides and assistant babysitters for our wild adventure crazy boys!!

BEST CREW EVER!!!

This trip far exceeded our expectations which were already high. it ws the most relaxing trip but still with plenty of activities. Brandon and Alessia's attention to detail and effort to meet all of our needs was incredible.
Pura Vida and the crew, Brandon and Alessia are top notch.
Incredible cuisine

So many favorites but mostly enjoyed the sailing and visiting the various coves along the way.

Enjoyed the relaxation the most and relaxing in the water. Other favorites were the Baths and coming through the infamous split in the reef for dinner at Coco Mayo.

Brandon and Alessia were a delight to charter with.

Our favorites in no particular order were The Baths, snorkeling with a barracuda for 45 min, snorkeling in the many various locations seeing stingrays and identifying different fish, being served marvelous tropical drinks and BEAUTIFUL meals...... and the bean bags when under sail.

Just perfect

Thank you Brandon and Alessia for a wonderful vacation.
Your attention to detail from the tablescapes to everything "safety" related was so appreciated. Your teamwork together (Love) was a joy to watch. Let us know how you're doing occasionally, we'd love to "keep up"

This was the most relaxing trip we have ever been on. Brandon and Alessia are simply exceptional and their hospitality, incredible service and ability to create the best "Pura Vida" is amazing.

Snorkeling around the carious reefs with the white sand, watching for tarpon at night.

Endless food and drink - Loved it!!!

On February 23 my two brothers and their wives and myself took off on a trip of a lifetime! Our Captain Andre and his wife/ chef Magda were amazing. They took great care to make sure we had a trip to remember FOREVER. We had such a great time and the sites were unbelievable. The food was beyond what I ever could have imagined. The crew made us feel welcome from the first moment we met them until we had to say our sad goodbyes. They really went above and beyond to make sure that we saw as much of the BVI as possible. I would highly recommend sailing with Andre and Magda if you plane to see the BVI in the future. Thanks again for everything you did for us to make this a memorable vacation!!!!!! Don Myers
Date of experience: February 2024

What an incredible charter. We’ve done this before but can say this has been THE BEST charter / holiday to date. Isaac and Bri were AMAZING! They looked after us so well, went over and beyond what we would have expected in terms of food, cocktails (😉), attentive service and making this holiday simply unforgettable. Felt we arrived as guests and left as friends. Thanks so much guys. Two lovely people living their dream! Thanks also to iYachtClub for your fantastic boat and service!

We had the one of the most enjoyable weeks of our lives! Capt. Isaac and Briana led us throughout the beautiful islands of The Grenadines. We had great adventures while fishing, freediving and exploring islands such as Mustique, Petit Saint Vincent, Tobago Keys, Bequia and Canouan.

The food was also so special, with several highlights such as fresh mahi ceviche and sashimi!
And the boat was perfect: VERY new, impeccable, fully functional.
Our family of 5 would recommend this trip without blinking!!

Dream vacation. Island hopping and cruising to hidden gems in st barths, st marten and Anguilla. Every day included gourmet prepared meals and snacks on boat, while activities included snorkeling, cliff jumping, boat jumping, hiking, paddle boarding, etc. Accomodations were very comfortable and Captain Isaac and Briana were amazing people and total professionals. Best of all was how great they were with our kids