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Beautiful, fun and relaxing
Rainbows, dolphins and the southern cross at night
Had the finest crew with Capt Mo and Capt Spencer- Great food, fun dance parties and fender rodeo try outs-
Comfy accommodations for shared space- would do it again, soon
This part of the world is incredible and being able to easily maneuver around the islands via catamaran was an amazing way to get the most out of two weeks.Our captain and first mate worked really hard to make this an enjoyable experience for all.
Unfortunately the charter company was not up to par and there were multiple boat issues throughout the trip. They were handled as well as could be expected by the crew but still made for uncomfortable boat conditions. The rooms also were not of equal size or quality yet everyone paid the same amount of money. Our room was a bunk bed setup where only one person at a time could stand up. The bottom bunk was completely dark, like a cave, with no air. I ended up sleeping on deck every night which was kind of a bonus seeing the stars (turning lemons to lemonade). There were no drawers for clothes, only 3 total shelves. The bathroom was tiny with toilet shower and sink all in one small space. The room across from us was a queen (?) bed with room to walk, lots of drawers and a separate shower and toilet.
When we asked Holly how this was fair she said it was the 'luck of the draw'. And maybe someone would trade with us halfway through. We talked to others on the other 2 boats and were gently told that's the way it can be with these type of trips. Still doesn't seem ethical to charge the same amount but we figured it was up to us to gripe the whole time or enjoy being in French Polynesia so we chose the enjoyment route. But as a fair warning this could happen to you too.
To say I enjoyed myself would be an understatement . I have soo much admiration for Holly, Katie, Moe and their hard working crews. French Polynesia lived up to expectations . Vibrant colors in the waters, friendly folks and great tours organised by Holly and Katie. Food and friends on board our boat were terrific. Sadly DYC has not upped their game with maintenance and the crews did all they could, kept us safe and sailed when we could. Would I go again with Mahalo -you bet! Thank you ♥️⛵
This was an exceptional trip! Holly, Katie and their crew hit this one out of the park. Highlights include; Skipper and crew overall sailing competencies, technical knowledge of boats and cruising areas, leadership/facilitation skills to attend to the various needs of the guests, quality and cleanliness of the boats, food (was amazing!) and overall provisions, flexibility and responsiveness of staff and of course, the cruising grounds were awesome. I also appreciated having a naturalist onboard who was available to discuss the environmental and cultural history of the cruising grounds. Registration and payment process was seamless, pre-boarding instructions were perfect and communication prior to and during the trip consistently hit the mark.
I have done many types of sailing adventures and would rate this experience as being in the top two of all. Congratulations to Mahalo Sailing Adventures.....job well done!
This was my second trip and both times I had a great time! It was a bummer with all the boat issues and having a late start but I know that wasn't Holly's fault. Everyone on our boat got along fantastic! I really enjoyed the additional day at Tobacco Caye. Loved the snorkeling and mingling with everyone on all boats 🧡
I truly believe I made life long friends! Thank you 🩵