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NAUTI NICKEL Guest Comments
Virgin Islands Guestbook Entries May 2025

Dear Mike & Jan – 5-17-25
Thank you for the most amazing
ADVENTURE to celebrate the big 70!
Betsy, N.J.

Mike & Jenn – Such an over the top experience – The food, conversations, accommodations – and the crew
Amazing – Thank you.
Laurie, N.J.

Mike & Jenn,
Thank you truly for a wonderful time on Nauti Nickel
The crew was most gracious, helpful and always at hand to add to the timeline.
Cabana beach day was special and chef Jen the most amazing chef.
Ginger

Mike & Jenn – just an amazing experience. Your attention to every detail and your discreet manner made us comfortable & feel at home was remarkable.
Thank you!
Bob

Dear Mike & Jen, and Kelani and Seth and Camila –
What a wonderful experience to live our Nauti Nickel week with you. Clearly we had a home in the water with more pampering magic than what we give ourselves. Thank you – for the time, the food (WOW!) and the very personable experience.
Feliz de haber compartido esta semana con un grupo tan ameno.
GRACIAS – Josefina
RI / Argentina

Captain Mike, Chef Jen, Kelani, Seth, Camila –
Thank you for making Betsy’s special birthday celebration so wonderful!
All of you operate & sail a professional yet personable entity that is so comfortable!
The food, conversations, Cabana day, were so much fun. Stay safe and healthy and if the ocean gods smile on us we may see you again!
Beth, N.J.


Broker Feedback Questionnaire from Charter Guests May 2025

What boat were you on?
Nauti Nickel

What is your name?
Betsy

So overall, how would you rate the charter (1-5, 5 best)?
5

Thanks! Now for a little more detail.
Boat Layout (1-5, 5 best)?
5

Were your cabins comfortable?
Yes

Was the yacht exterior spacious and comfortable?
Yes

Was there enough shade?
Yes

Cleanliness (1-5, 5 best)?
5

Was the yacht clean and well-maintained?
Yes

Location (1-5, 5 best)?
USVI a 4

Crew (1-5, 5 best)?
5

How would you describe your Captain and crew?
Captain Mike and his crew were professional, competent, delightful, proactive. They could not do enough for us and anticipated everything

And last but not least, the food (1-5, 5 best)?
5

Tell us about your meals.
Chef Jenn’s meals are Michelin star. We have had the the opportunity to eat at some amazing Michelin star restaurants around the world, and Chef Jenn’s meals far exceed. And I thought Thomas Keller could cook!

Great! Now, do you remember what you liked best about this trip?
Having an environment created for me where I could focus on enjoying my dear friends and celebrating my 70th.

And what did you like the least about this trip?
Horrible weather experience one day

Thank you. Please tell us how did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation?
Perfect

Would you charter this yacht again? If not, please explain:
Absolutely


June 2025 Charter Saint Marten/Anguilla/Saint Barts

“Don’t ask to be blessed, ask to be a blessing.”

The crew on the Nauti Nickel is a blessing. We needed a reprieve from hectic life & definitely received that—
with amazing food, fun, & direction on what our next ‘right’ thing to do would be.
Each day was packed with fun & adventure—
we didn’t have to sit long or think much. Snorkeling, e-foils, hikes, & more exploring—
Our needs were always met with a smile & the crew was fun to be with.

Thank you for being a memory maker—
We will always remember this!!

— XOXO, Janlee, Nix & the rest of the crew
 

Christmas 2025 - Once in a lifetime family Vacation

Our family of 10 spent one week in the BVI on the Nauti Nickel and had the most wonderful time. The boat is absolutely beautiful with ample space for all with our favorite spot being the flybridge with a full bar and jacuzzi. We had so much fun with all of the water toys and snorkeling opportunities. The Ronin tender boat made island excursions so easy. Cabins were beautiful with extremely comfortable beds and showers.

The crew of the Nauti Nickel was fully committed to making sure that this was the once in a lifetime family vacation that we were hoping for. As captain, Michael was always available and presented us with a variety of potential plans for each day that met our interests.
The meals were absolutely spectacular and Jen as chef took into account all of our dietary interests and restrictions. Some of our favorites included the brisket eggs benedict, lemon/blueberry pancakes, tuna poke bowl, homemade pasta, and lemon tiramisu. Rose prepared the most beautiful tables for each meal. Travis was always up for the next water toy request or island tour, and Kelani was game for navigating the Ronin to our next island spot. Each of them were consistently making sure that our coffee mugs were full in the morning and our cocktail glasses were full in the evenings.

Best Family Vacation Ever

My family and my brother's family were lucky enough to spend a week in December 2025 on the Nauti Nickel. The Yacht was beyond phenomenal. It was equipped with everything we could have needed but more important the staff couldn't have been any better. They were so warm, fun and accommodating. We went on snorkeling adventures, visited islands within the BVI, ate incredible meals, became pirates for a night and got to experience plenty of water time and downtime to recharge and laugh together. Not only did the Nauti Nickel have one tender to take us ashore but two including the Ronin which is a military style tender that brought us to shore many days in comfort that no other tender could have provided including indoor space and air conditioning.

We will cherish this trip of a lifetime forever and dream of the delicious breakfasts, coffee and meals we enjoyed daily not to mention the pleasure of going home with clean laundry and a staff that made us feel like we were royalty!

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