G3 | 2022

Kayla & Chris -

Sailing with you guys has been nothing short of AMAZING! The tasty foods and flavorful drinks of the day kept us wanting for more every day. Unique and unexpected, the meals and snacks were always a treat for our tastebuds. And we were all pleased with the mixed itinerary of activity and leisure — it was exactly what this group needed. We wish you guys the very best on your adventures together and hope our paths cross again at some point.

Belle, Ryan, Shirley, Neil,
Jami, Kyle, Michelle, & Phillip

Kayla & Chris

Sailing with you guys has been nothing short of AMAZING! The tasty foods and flavorful drinks of the day kept us wanting for more every day. Unique and unexpected, the meals and snacks were always a treat for our tastebuds. And we were all pleased with the mixed itinerary of activity and leisure — it was exactly what this group needed!

We wish you guys the very best on your adventures together and hope our paths cross again at some point.

Belle, Ryan, Shirley, Neil,
Jami, Kyle, Michelle, & Phillip

Kayla and Chris,

Thank you so much for an incredible trip! We loved the daily agendas – our Chris-mas presents!

Thanks to Kayla for teaching us just how many people can fit in a dinghy + for your amazing daily cocktails.
We loved all of the food and will be dreaming about the tomato mascarpone sauce and the breakfasts that always started our days right. We will definitely miss that and the beautiful boat.

We are all now planning our next catamaran trip and have been thoroughly spoiled for any other type of tropical vacation. Cheers!

The New England Crew
Ruth, Art, Sandy, Tim, Kerry, Rick, Jennifer & Eric

Thank you for an amazing & memorable trip!! The service, consideration and attention to detail was superb. Loved the “stop recommendations” and the different kinds of experiences to make each place fairly unique. The meals were EXCELLENT and Chris is a talented chef!! Stealing many of the meal ideas for attempts at home.

Hope to see you both in Charleston and thanks for everything.

Shelby & Kelly M.

Kayla & Chris,

We can’t thank you enough for making this such a special trip for Barb & myself as well as our friends.

We all had expectations of this trip. You two exceeded everything we could imagine. From the bottom of our hearts we are forever grateful for your patience and kindness over this week.

If you do ever make it to Charleston please let us know.

All the best!

Matt & Barbara

Kayla & Chris—

Such an amazing week! Thank you for your excellence. An outstanding combination of professionalism, knowledge and hospitality, we felt like we were part of a great adventure together. We look forward to our next trip together!

Wishing you continued success and happiness!

Sail on!

Bill & Peggy VA

Thank you for an awesome week!
The best way to experience the BVI was a trip with the two of you! You make a great team! 🙂

Smooth sailing, amazing weather and a week of total relaxation! And a few good hikes.
Best food and drinks on the islands are served on G3!

We hope to take another journey with you and look forward to hearing about your travels!

Take care & safe travels! 🙂

Beth & Mike, Mike & Lee, + Mike & Karen

Thank you for an incredible week! It is exceeded all of our expectations. Food was amazing as were all of the "drinks of the day". We look forward to the cookbook!
We loved our itinerary - you found the best spots and bouys. We will be following your adventures on Instagram and look forward to sailing with you again in the future

Fondly
Rob, Sue, Anthony, Liz Paula, Brian, Paul and Ali

Kayla & Chris

Thank you for another wonderful experience!
You think of everything and make each day, excursion, meal, & drink of the day special. This is by far our best vacation and a great way to see the USVI.

Thanks for another great vacation. You kept us safe, entertained, and well fed. You’re able to cater to a wide variety of all our wants and needs. Hope to catch you on another sailing trip, otherwise we’ll look you up when we come to summer in Ireland.

Doug & Emily

P.S. Thanks for the black pudding!

I never could have imagined a trip like this for our vacation.
Thanks for all you did for us. It was, by far, our best vacation.
We are hoping to bring our individual families as a “flotilla” some day! We loved every minute of it!

Very much looking forward to our 3rd sail!! 😊
We're coming back again.
Joe Tuchel

Thank you for another great vacation!
You guys always think of everything, like a 50th birthday cake to celebrate.
Thank you!!!
We are really hoping to have our kids experience this sometime soon!

Kayla & Chris
We can’t thank you enough for another perfect trip. FYI - we have vacationed with you twice so now we are family! Looking forward to #3! ❤️
Michelle

Dear Kayla & Chris,

Thank you for creating the best vacation we have been on + the most memorable birthday for Greg! We are so grateful we got to spend the past week with you. From the amazing food to the incredible adventures, you made each day unique & special.

We will forever remember this trip — full of good karma & great laughs! You made us feel right at home. We hope our paths cross again!

Warmly,
Jim, Greg,
Brenna, Yeo,
Shayne, Aurora,
& baby Shay ♡

P.S. Cannot wait to do our next adventure with you!
Forever grateful

Thank you so much for a wonderful week in BVI on G3!
We sincerely enjoyed your hospitality.

Kayla your are a fierce amazing captain. You maneuvered us into great positions for snorkeling and stunning beaches. We appreciate you rescuing the ladies as they floatedoff to "Puerto Rico" :))).

Chris, thank you for the delicious food and beautiful presentations. We enjoyed your humour and accommodating our food requests and dietary needs.

Wishing you well in your future endeavors!!

What an amazing adventure you guided us on! The boat is awesome. Your meals were fantastic, and your itinerary was perfect.
The BVI's are a paradise, having 2 crew like y'all made it that much more special. Thank you for my birthday celebration. Thank you for your special Kelsey and Tristan engagement event. You two are fantastic!!
We are looking forward to the next adventure, for 2027!
Paul and Lauren H

Dear Chris + Kayla,
Thank you for an awesome week on board packed with fun!
It was always something new that we were doing.
This has been a wonderful experience!

Hudson

Dear Chris & Kayla,
Thank you for such a memorable experience, I truly loved everything we did.
Kayla, thank you so so much for the best tubing ride of my life.
Chris thank you so so much for teaching me all your tricks.
Also the backflip that you did off of Willy-T’s was RAD!!

Sincerely,
Stella

Dear Chris/Kayla,
Thank you for the best trip ever! I loved everything about it. You guys made the trip better every day. I hope I can see you again!

Sincerely,
Will

Thank you for showing the islands to us for the first time. We had a blast and hope to visit again in the future. The food was wonderful and your hospitality made us feel at home. Best of luck and wishes to you both!
The Harris Family.

Thank you both for an amazing week! It exceeded all of our expectations and we could not have had a better time! We'll remember this experience always and will become the standard for which we will compare all future vacations.

Where do we even begin?! For starters, we liked this trip "shallot!!" In all seriousness thank you for an incredible week in the beautiful BVI's. This has been a week filled with wonderful memories that we will always remember... bees at Willy T's, painkillers at the Soggy Dollar, Paddlewackers at Dinghy's and the finger game at Bee Line. We will always rememdber dancing in the bubbles at Coco Maya!
Kayla your knowledge of the boat, the islands and the most beautiful bays was a true highlight. And Chris, to say we are now spoiled is an understatement! Your meals are just as delightful as you are! Thank you both for the laughs and the hospitality. You are welcome in Dallas any time!
Sad to leave - trip of a lifetime!!
The BVI Trippers aka The Barnes Crew

P.S. You are both TOP KNOTS!! :))

We couldn't have imagined a more special adventure in the BVI that the one we had with you!

Your hospitality was unmatched and we marveled at your incredible teamwork.
Thank you for being so thoughtful about our preferences and ensuring we had an authentically "wow" experience at every stop.
We are especially appreciative of your willingness to facilitate and even join in on the fun. Some of our favorite moments include but are not limited to: Chris's karaoke, Chris and Kayla's pink pony dance, Kayla's hike with us to the bubbly pool, jumping off Willy T's with Chris (doing a backflip!), Babe island (sorry to Eustasia), Kayla's. hummus, Chris' fantastic food and use of a blow torch in all meals, sailing on the seven seas, Chris' epic free dive for Jess's watch, endlessly flowing water and sunscreen, and every single secluded mooring spot, night under the stars, early morning sunrise coffee, gorgeous snorkeling enclave, and the most unforgettable experience.
You have ruined all future vacations (unless they are on G3)

So much of what we'll remember from this trip is because of you two!!
With so much love and gratitude
Sam S. JessH, Taylor S, Brian H, Tanya S, AJM, Dani and Bryanna

Thank you for an unforgettable trip. You two are amazing hosts. We loved the captain's cocktails, especially the lime in De coconut - thank you for sharing the recipe. Our favorite painkiller vote is B-Line!

Chris your cooking skills are only surpassed by your dry wit. Kayla, thanks for being a Boss Ass Bitch....in the best way possible. We really enjoyed all of the places you took us - it's hard to pick a favorite. You have set the bar so high for all of our future vacations. thank you for making every day a Wednesday for us.

You two made this trip of a lifetime, the food and the conversation made such a memorable experience! I hope that we will be back this way in a few years with friends so PLEASE stay around here because we will definitely be booking with you two!
You two are the ultimate dream team! Safe sails in your future.
Rebecca H

Charter of a Lifetime!! Out of 4 trips, this was no doubt THE BEST. You two are a great team and so creative in your work. You made this trip so good I will be back God willing. My family, the most important people in my life made it extra special by celebrating my retirement vacation with me. My wife is giving me the eye so I will srap up :))
God bless you both!

Jeff

Jeff and I have been talking for years about spending a vacation with just our adult sons and their wives.
All of our lives have gotten so busy with obligations - jobs, children and elderly parents that we rarely have time to just enjoy one another's company.
Jeff had a health emergency earlier this year which really turned our focus to the now....we could not have picked two better people to share our BVI adventure with...you guys went beyond the call of duty.
Thank y'all so much for making this trip so memorable for us...We will never forget our time with Kayla and Chris on G3.
Thank y'all for the great memories!

Trip of a Lifetime and a big part that made it so great was you two. Chris didn't disappoint on the food and that's coming from a picky eater. He clearly read the preference sheets. Capt. Kayla didn't disappoint either with her knowledge of not only the islands but where to get good merch.

I hope to do this trip again and would definitely request y'all again. No doubt.
Thanks for the great food, good times and drinks and the best memories.

Kayla nd Chris
This has truly been an amazing trip. I can't tell you how much Melia and I needed this. It was nice to just slow down and enjoy good company, food and meet new friends! I have enjoyed y'alls knowledge and hospitality. Y'all made us feel like a family as soon as we stepped on the boat! We will definitely be back again.
Good luck on y'alls future endeavors.
P.S. I feel like I have gained 40 lbs with all the food y'all have prepared.
Again, I cant thank you enough.

Koury

Kayla and Chris, our fearless captain and hands down Three Star Griffrick rated chef.
We want to thank you tons, on such a great charter adventure. it was the best way we could imagine, to celebrated our birthdays/anniversary. You both are such a good team. We wish you all the best for your future adventures.
Jackie and Bob

Kayla and Chris
You made our trip so special! I can't thank you enough for giving the old man the opportunity to dive again. Kayla, he loved that last spot you took him too.

Chris, I will be bragging on your meals for a long time to come. Please do a cookbook! Kristen raving about your food didn't do it justice - you are amazing!

Last, but not least, thanks to you both for helping me.
Toni

Chris and Kayla
Thank you so much for the fabulous week, we had a fabulous time and many great memories! You guys were awesome!

Susan and Mike

Kayla and Chris
What a trip this has been!!! Definitely once in a lifetime type of experience.
Chris: Your food......BANANAS!! - as in super delicious.
Kayla: Your captain skills..... BONKERS!! - as in super responsible
Chris and Kayla:.....Fab hosting duo

Both Mauro and I are so grateful being on this boat and having you as our hosts.
Thank you for the truly unforgettable trip.

Minas and Mauro

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your hospitality, remarkable hospitality & action-packed agenda.

We were seeking an active vacation with just the right amount of relaxation + this past 7 days have been incredible.

This past week has truly been a trip of a lifetime. This trip will be some of our best family memories. Honestly I can't remember the last time we got to spend this much time together. Between the beautiful hikes, swimming with dolphins, on the water live music, mermaids tail, hot doggin' and all the great educational chats - Thank you!!!!

Thank you for the oustanding 5-star culinary experience every single meal!
Justin, Julie, Ty

Thank you for the most amazing, relaxing week! You thought of every detail to make this the perfect vacation. The food was beyond incredible. I'm beyond grateful for the care you took with my allergies. We look forward to cruising with you again!
Kim and Steve

To the Dynamic Duo!
Muchos Mahalos for everything. It's been an unforgettable journey. From smooth moorings to amazing meals there was never a dull moment. Pretty sure we wont know what to do with ourselves after this!
Best of luck on all your adventures.
Hope to run into you guys in the future.
Until then don't be shy about blasting "Drop It Like It's Hot"
Thuy and Josh

The two of you make such an awesome team! Thank you for your exceptional hospitality and your seamless integration with our crazy group. We couldn’t have asked for a better complement to our wacky personalities!
We loved the expert knowledge of the islands, of boating, diving, aquatic life and well,... you seemed to have an answer for every crazy question we could throw your way :)
Chris, you are amazingly adaptable….. from chef, to diver/photographer, to mixologist, to card player, to Irish historian, to flippant, smart ass joker!
Kayla, your tolerance and grace with a bunch of jack ass geriatric jokesters was remarkable. When we return, and that’s a when, not an if, we will request the two of you and the beautiful G3 again. Extra credit for the gluten free menu and the COCKTAILS of the DAY!

Tom, Susan, Kim, Dave, Clara, Danny, Steve and Sandy

You guys are the bomb! What an amazing trip you provided for us. The places, the attitude, the patience, the food - you hit it.
Thank you for not feeding us chicken feet or putting us in time out!!!:) We ope to seen you in future travels. Best wishes to you both - keep up the awesome work -keep following your dreams.

Clara and Danny S.

Thank you for answering all our questions, you pretty much sealed the deal for us getting our own boat!
It was a memorable trip right from the first step onto the boat!
From the cake to all our AMAZING meals!
Fun to watch a girl captain our boat with such ease and expertise!
Thank you for putting up with our Uno games and keeping us hydrated.

Chris, hands-down THE BEST food we've ever had in our 40+ years anywhere on earth. the boat was so clean and comfortable.
Thank you all so much!
The Prazen Family

Thank you for an incredible week and magical adventures! We felt so safe and comfortable and WELL fed the whole time. We so appreciate your detailed plans for us - you truly are the experts! Thanks again for a memorable experience - one we hope to share again.

Noelle

Kayla and Chris
This was such an amazing experience! The two of you have made our time here so special and unique. Chris your cooking was always spot on and kept us more than well fed. Kayla, you are such a little power house and an amazing captain. Thank you so much for this time.
Kara and Sarah

You sure know how to make a birthday girl feel so very special!
The love and care that went into every detail has made this the most memorable experience for us!
Thank you for taking such good care of our friends during this trip and for your patience dealing with all our silliness!!
We will never forget this nor will we forget the amazing humans that you are!

To the Queen and King of G3!
In my wildest dreams I could not have dreamed up a better way to ring in my wife's 40th birthday. You two went above and beyond every chance you got. I can't thank you enough. It really felt like it was all of our birthdays.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I hope to see you both and this beautiful boat again
Amanda

Kayla and Chris
Thank you for the greatest hospitality. We will never forget how you introduced Foxy's to Big John. While we loved Soggy Dollar, Kayla makes a better painkiller., Chef Chris let us know when your cookbook is released because Hayley would like the first copy so she can recreate everything.
Thank you for taking Big John diving, his dreams came true. Your cocktails of the day were the highlight of our day.
In all seriousness, this was one of the best vacations ever and would not have been possible without the two of you. Without you guys we wouldn't have the memories.
Thank you for the map so we can cherish the memories for years to come.

Abby, Reese, Hailey, Theresa, Natalie and Big John.

Thank you so much for an adventure that far exceeded all expectations. You really made us feel at home right from the moment we stepped on G3! The scenery, snorkeling and bar stops were perfectly blended.... the food amazing.... thanks for making this an awesome vacation.

KC

Thank you for hosting our family on what was an amazing and very memorable trip. Your hospitality, expert seamanship and exceptional culinary skills made every moment truly unforgettable. Thank you for creating a festive atmosphere over the holidays. Best of luck to your future, we wish you fair winds, smooth seas and good fortune.

Jack

Best Trip Ever!
Thank you for making G3 feel like a home away from home during Christmas.
Your attention to detail made the experience an unforgettable one. We had an amazing time - thank you for everything.
Cheers
Yes! Best Chef!

Claire and Miller

Chris and Kayla
Your expert navigation of the BVI and USVI lead us to the most amazing coves, snorkel spots, beach bars, and scenery! Your extensive knowledge of the area helped us enjoy each adventure at the most perfect time.
Each meal exceeded expectations and we were excited to find out "what's cooking" ahead of each delicious meal! Thank you for making our first trip to the BVI as amazing as it's been! Forever reminiscing on sandwiches so good the goats want it too!
Thanks again.
Jacob and Julia

Thank you Kayla and Chris for an amazing trip.
The food was amazing! Wish we could have stayed longer.
We could not have asked for a better crew.

This was the most fantastic week, Kayla and Chris!
Full of amazing food and incredible diving.
Couldn't have asked for a better trip and wishing it could go on forever!

We had a rocky start losing our original crew and yacht, but we has a great time with Kayla and Chris.

We loved all the itineraries suggested and had excellent snorkeling.
We enjoyed 2 exceptional dives....1st time to see a shipwreck!

We felt the crew was extremely professional and added so many small details to make us feel spoiled.

Chris is truly a 5 star chef....every meal excellent. Kayla is a calm captain and up for adventure.

An excellent experience.

Thank you so much for a great trip. Fantastic week.
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You two were wonderful - absolutely perfect, kind, excellent, top- quality. and a great boat.
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This week was awesome! You guys are so fun to be around and we are so thankful for everything you did and all the amazing meals you prepared for us.

Thank you for an awesome week. Wanted to take you home with us.
You both make the trip so wonderful!

Thank you for setting the bar for future vacations.
The experiences, places and food were amazing!

Thanks for a perfect vacation. The boat, the dives and the food was amazing.
Trip of a lifetime.

Kayla and Chris, thank you for an amazing trip.
Everything was wonderful and the food was amazing!

The amenities on the yacht were fantastic, but it was your company and experience that truly made this week special. You make a great team and we are so grateful to have spent the week with you two!

Chris and Kayla
This week has been the best - thanks to you both. Aside from the amazing meals, appetizers and cocktails, we are so grateful to the effort put into our itinerary.
Our time in Anegada and the many chances to snorkel and dive made this trip a true opportunity to relax and enjoy every moment.

Thank you for an amazing trip through the islands that are so beautiful. The boat routes and diving support were amazing. The food was extraordinary - almost all the meals were the best we have had!
Thank you for sharing the Felix and the BVI's with us.

"Arr" Pirate hats off to the captain and chef.

You made our vacation fun - without a hook.
From snorkeling to diving and underwaters scooting, being patient with our on-board lootin, tubing and sailing, and the most amazing food around. We couldn't have asked for a better crew to be found. Here is a gold doubloon to remember us by. We had so much fun and boy, did time fly!!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You both have been really great from the start.

Thanks for all the "over the top" fun - GREAT TEAM!

You made this trip a memory that exceeded our expectations!!
Great Value!

Where do we start?! This was an amazing trip and we owe it all to you two!

The food was amazing EVERY SINGLE day....wish we could bring Chris home with us - haha.

And Kayla.... What a boss!! You knew exactly where to take us for the best snorkeling and daytime adventures!

We can't thank you enough for all the amazing memories - We will be back!

We had the best time with Chris and Kayla! They plotted out a fantastic course filled with the beauty of the BVI's.
Everything that came out of the galley was incredible, especially the nods to my Irish roots :)