ZURI 3 | 2021

André & Magda
Thank you for making our family trip so much fun, relaxing & memorable. So many firsts for us: swimming with sharks, catching baracudas, enjoying the beauty of the soooo Blue ocean waters...amazing and hard to describe. We enjoyed your great food and our restaurant experience at Norman's Cay Yacht Club - never went to dinner via dinghy before LOL!!
We hope our paths cross again soon!
Steve, Linda, Allison, Sam, Steven & Amy (Benna)

This was a trip of a lifetime. We had beautiful weather, great food, great friends and best off all was getting to know you 2 beautiful people who takes exceptional care of Zuri3. Who new that we would find 2 new friends onboard?? We will carry the memories with us forever. Love ya'all to pieces. We are counting the moments till we see you again. Rene, Chip, Shelley, Randy, Kim & Gary

What a fantastic week of cruising! Thank's so much for welcoming us and treating us like family. On the trip, we enjoyed every moment. Everything has been so well said by many before us, we just say "ditto"!!
Jeff & Kat D'eliscu

It's been a magnificent week aboard Zuri3!! Best crew ever who made our trip perfect in every way: cruising, sailing, swimming with Magda's sharks...all topped off with your unmatched care. THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!!
TAD & RANDY CHAMBERLAIN

André & Magda
Thank you for an unforgetable experience!
We are so gratful for everything you did to make this such a special trip. We will never forget all the beautiful sights and special moments. Thanks for all the pictures, great food and the effort beyond to get Will onboard the 2nd last day of the trip. You guys rock!!
Jason, Amber, Mike, Kristen, Matt & Will

Captain André & Magda
This trip has been on our bucket list for years. Thank you for helping us cross it off in the best way possible. Magda, the food was amazing and your hospitality top notch.
André, thank you for capturing and sharing our adventure and memories in all the pictures you took.
We love you guys and hope to be back soon.
The Stapleton's

André & Magda
Thank you so much for taking such good care of us as a family and showing us the best of the Exumas. All the activities you have shown and let us experienced will be hard to beat anywhere in the world. The Zuri3 song describes every aspect of this incredable experience - a piece of heaven on earth, the place we want to be!
Magda, thank you for all the love you have put in to every meal, you have by far exceeded our wildest expectations with our "chicken & beef only" preference!
André, your warm hearted personality, your laugh and the way you made us feel safe every minute of our trip, even in the challanging winds we had was incredable.
We will be back but please come visit us in London.
Leah, Phillip, Stephanie & Alex McCreanor

Magda & André
Thank you so much for the most incredible week! Zuri3 is certainly a special yacht and you two are the cherry on top!! The hospitality and food was incredable.
I can't describe how much we have enjoyed ourselves this week. Never did I think I would be kissing a shark! What a fun experience and we will play the Zuri3 song always. Eric Ollesen

I had such a great time! The food was amazing (and I'm a picky eater) It was such an awesome experience, especially when we were swimming with the nurse sharks. It was incredibly beautiful and the snorkeling in the aquarium was splendid. I would love to come back and do everything again. Charlotte Horton

If you book a trip like this, you are never sure about what type of lasting memory it will provide. From the moment we were greeted to the last perfectly presented meal - the feeling was that you are entering a friends home. The beauty of the Exumas was on full display - undescribable!
What started as an idea ended up to be the best memories we have ever gathered that could not have happened without your generosity and ability to make our week incredibly special. Thank you André & Magda Matt Hurton

Dear André & Magda
This was one of the best "if not the BEST" experiences of our lives!
Thank you for the wonderful meals and all your love and hospitality on Zuri3 - our happy place⚓️
Martin & Elize

Oh André & Magda -
Thank you for this amazing week with you all on Zuri3. We felt so at home back at sea in our favourite cruising ground and on top of that we were treated like kings & queens. Your experience, knowledge and sense of humor made this a perfect cruise.
See you again soon, we hope!
Wishing you fair seas and only easy guests!
Liz & Chip Loomis
Royal Yacht Squadron

Dear André & Magda
Organising a charter for six very discerning members of the Royal Yacht Squadron is never easy with a wishlist longer than any of the many sharks we saw.
Yet, on Zuri3 you both completely nailed it! The yacht is a real credit to you both in terms of the decor, professionalism, hospitality and knowledge of just where we are.
We take away so many happy memories that will last a lifetime.
With all good wishes - Christine & John Dare

Dear André and Magda
We have spent an extrodenary 10 days with you both exploring the beautiful Exumas. Each day so different and full of memorable surprises both the beaches and anchorages we visited and the three daily feasts you prepared for us.
André, nothing was too much trouble and with you, we always felt safe. Verginia loved her coffee that you made for her every morning!
Magda, not only was everything we eat varied and delicious, but the presentation a work of art.
Compass Cay and swimming with Magda's friendly sharks was a high point as were those wide stretches of white sand beaches...
Mostly the interaction with you both as you shared your knowledge of the islands.
Thank you for an unforgettable holiday.
John & Virginia Raymond

André & Magda
This week has exceeded our expectations! Thank you for the hospitality and making us feel so at home and a part of the "Zuri" family!
We appreciated the planning that went into our adventure and so trusted that we were in good hands to enjoy the best part of the Exumas. We were so well fed, had many laughs, great conversations and created lasting memories that will stay with us forever.
We cannot explain our gratitude enough!
Love Kat, Derek, Taylor, Hunter & Olivia

I just want to take a moment to thank each of you for the truly wonderful experience you gave our family during our charter this week. Your kindness, positive energy and incredible service made every moment special. We felt so well taken care of and are deeply grateful for the memories you helped create. Thank you for everything.
Love Matthew & Natalie Turetsky

André & Magda
This has truly been a trip of a lifetime! We have made so many special memories - Matt screaming under water at sharks, seeing schools of spotted rays, feeding enormous pigs from the comfort of the dingy, snorkeling reefs & caves, swimming with and holding nurse sharks!! It has been AMAZING... but you guys are the heart and soul of this trip for us. You took us aboard & treated us like family. You both are truly wonderful. I leave here feeling inspired by your light & joyful approachto life - the awe and love that you have for this life has filled and refreshed me. Thank you for EVERYTHING! With SO much love, JACQUELINE, MATT, OWEN & MILES

As much as the weather & wildlife exceeded our expectations, so did you both! Extremely knowledgeable and as kind as can be! You will see us again! Thank you for everything. MATT

As much as the weather & wildlife exceeded our expectations, so did you both! Extremely knowledgeable and as kind as can be! You will see us again! Thank you for everything. MATT

Zuri 3 Exuma, Bahamas 7-day voyage

We are just back from a voyage around Exuma with Andre and Magda on the Zuri 3, a 54’ Bali catamaran. First, our hosts: they could have not been more welcoming and friendly. Clearly, working very hard to make our trip everything we wanted and more. Our group was treated to a side of the Bahamas none of us knew existed. All of us had been to Nassau, but we didn’t know much of the island chain is uninhabited and spectacularly beautiful with white powder sand beaches and gin-clear water with nary a man-made structure in sight. Each was stunned by this remote isolated natural beauty. Andre presented us new post card anchorages daily.
Further, interactions with local wildlife were part of their mission. Several wonderful snorkel excursions that included an aircraft wreckage once owned by notorious Pablo Escobar and the aptly named “Aquarium.” We also fed iguanas, wild pigs (that actually swim), and sharks (that we swam with). Yes, real live wild nurse sharks. Magda passionately teaching us the magic of these stunning creatures. A cruise down the local lazy river led us to a day at a beach all to ourselves. Where else are you going to get all of that?

Speaking of Magda, she also worked diligently to put 5 pounds on each guest with delicious meals and stunning presentations – breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She was quick to point out that she’s not a chef. Maybe, but she is very good cook with an eye for detail. Favorites of our week were the poke bowl, lobster night, tuna steaks, and her nachos – for which everyone asked for a recipe. However, IMO, Magda is missing an opportunity by not introducing her food. It’s great! Celebrate it! By telling us all about the meal as we are seated, i.e. “tonight is grilled lobster basted in garlic butter accompanied by an Israeli couscous and roasted vegetable medley with thyme and rosemary.”

Now, the Zuri 3 herself. She’s a big boat with lots of fantastic features. Most notable is the ability to raise the rear of the saloon making a complete open design. Further, I’d say she has the most seating options of any catamaran her size we’ve seen. She has comfortable well thought out, if a bit tight, cabins and heads. Sadly, due lack of favorable winds, we were not able to experience her under sail.

Andre and Magda also do an amazing job of following your preference sheets and advising you on what and how to pack. Listen to them. We all over packed.

All in all, issues were minor and we had a wonderful week with Andre, Magda, and the Zuri 3. Their passion alone is more than enough to earn our recommendation without reservation for charter in the Bahamas. You won’t be disappointed.

Michele, Eric, Pam, George, Terri, and Ken

Magda, you absolutely spoiled me with the delicious and specialized meals for my very restrictive diet! You and Andre showed us some of the most beautiful beaches and waters we’ve ever seen in such fun ways— all the while with your sweet personalities waiting on us non-stop! We absolutely loved our time together and hope we get to come again soon.

Hugs from Texas! Kathy

We made the most wonderful memories on Z3 and each day was full of new adventures for us and the kids. Thank you for the impeccable hospitality, attentiveness to every detail and need, and wonderful food and drink! We also so appreciate you being fabulous photographers to help document every aspect of our trip. We will remember this forever!

Love from Curt, Michelle, Cooper & Jack

The trip of a lifetime! Sailing aboard Zuri 3 with Andre & Magda was a great adventure. We had so much fun exploring beautiful areas only accessible by sea. Andre & Magda met the needs of our 2 teenage boys (hard to do!) as well as ours (2 adults) perfectly. Thank you for the lovely meals, cocktails, and memories!

The Swain Family

Will keep this short and simple as taxi is waiting – Simply a fantastic trip – best ever. Loved your spirit and kindness! You two are the BEST!
Bruce (“No Tequila!”)

This was the BEST holiday! Andre & Magda AND Zuri 3—thank you! Thank you! We will be back for sure!

John & Leanne

This was my first time on a boat and you both made the experience amazing, fun, and super special! You made me feel comfortable, the food was amazing, everything we got to do and see… I’m missing my 5:30 morning friend today!

Sue (Pajamagirl)

We had a lovely time on Zuri 3 with Magda & Andre! Our family of four was well-fed and entertained. It was a trip of a lifetime and we are grateful to this amazing crew. Fishing, snorkeling, dance parties, delicious food & plenty of beverages! Thank you (danke!) for hosting us and being a part of our memories of a lifetime!”

Laura, Scott & the boys

Thank you both for the most wonderful trip. We all had such an amazing time and can't imagine having a better crew to do it with! Thank you Andre for getting us to see the most we could — and safely! Magda, thank you for the wonderful food + conversations!

Laura, Rebecca, Susan, Matt

Our crew was spectacular!! The meals were delicious and plentiful!! They knew just where to go and were extremely friendly an fun to be around. We had such a ball with them — singing, dancing, joking, playing card games at night, as well as visiting the islands. They make you feel like they're your friends, and not just a captain and chef. I can't say enough good things about Andre and Magda!! We would love to have them as our crew again in a future charter!

Bill C.Charter Guest

This was our first time visiting the British Virgin Islands... We had absolutely the best time island hopping while laughing and exploring Norman Island, Virgin Gorda, Anagada, Scrub Island, St. John, and finally St. Thomas. Our captain, Andre and his wife, Magda showed us the best time ever. They became part of our family.

ALANE P.Charter Guests

The warmth and professionalism of our crew, combined with the undeniable beauty of the islands, have left us with lasting memories. We are eager to return for another voyage with Captain Andre and Chef Magda and strongly recommend them for your next adventure.

Rad S.Charter Guests

Andre went out of his way each and every day to make sure we understood our options for the day. His sole focus was that we felt safe, comfortable and relaxed. If we inquired about anything additional he would take all the time to explain and we did ask a million questions. He was fun and set the mood each and every day for what a vacation should be. Brandon really wanted to spear fish and he even hooked us up with his son and made it happen.

Magda was nothing short of excellence. She also made sure each day that we were having fun, that we felt like home and that we had everything we needed. Her cooking was amazing, I probably gained ten pounds from how delicious. Each dish was classic but with a touch of her creativity. Hummus and warm pitas but with anchovies on top, hard boiled eggs but with her delicious aoili, lobster grilled to perfection not with drawn butter but her special tartar sauce to name a few. She was such a delight to talk to and told us story after story. She scheduled some private romantic time for us but also engaged and encouraged us to party. She was the perfect balance of personal and professional.

Keeping up a yacht is such hard work. It was spotless when we arrived with Magda's homey touches in all the right places. We were made clear how to work the blue tooth, the AC and any safety features to aid in our comfort level. I loved the deck out front rather than a net and the leather bean bags that were supplied.

Magda & Andre,

Thank you both for THE most wonderful trip! We all had such an amazing time and can't imagine having a better crew to do it with! Thank you Andre for getting us to see the most we could - and safely! Magda, thank you for the wonderful food and conversations. We wish you the best for the remainder of the season and if we don't see you again down here in the Bahamas, we hope to see you up in Calgary!

Andre and Magda were incredibly gracious and served up fabulous meals, and we had a lot of laughs together. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment! Since we were not familiar with the Bahamas, we didn’t initially appreciate the travel time from Nassau to the Exumas, but in retrospect, we might have explored using airports in the Exumas for a shorter charter. That said, it was a fantastic trip from start to finish!