Wayne & Lara moved on to new sailing grounds in September after a superb season with Miramar Sailing. In their stead, we were delighted to welcome "Captain Kevin" who very quickly earned his own reputation for "Making Your Day Special"
Here is a selection of guest comments from 2011 and 2012.
Click here for a selection of earlier comments from our Guest Book
16th January 2012
Jean, Vic, Alexandra & Peter wrote:
"Best sail ever and we’ve been coming to Antigua for 25 years!! We loved it. A true and wonderful experience. Thank you.”
12th January 2012
Bernt’s party from Germany wrote:
“Unbelievably great...see you again”
11th January 2012
Francois from Canada wrote:
“Fantastic!!! We would come back”
9th January 2012
Remco & Karen from the Netherlands wrote:
“Wonderful cruise, lovely day, excellent sailing, fab crew, top Captain, yummy lunch and AMAZING SUNSET :-)”
8th January 2012
David, Noami, Tabitha & Lissy from the UK wrote:
“We did the sunset cruise and it was awesome!! Thanks to Tyler & Kevin!!”
5th January 2012
Hannah & Steve’s party from Huntingdon, UK wrote:
“Wow! What an afternoon, amazing boat, fantastic crew. A big bay shark and an awesome sunset. What more could we wish for?! Thank you so much for making our honeymoon”
3rd January 2012
Alec & Wendy from Alberta wrote:
“Fantastic Caribbean experience. Excellent day. 6 hours seemed like 3 hours! Thanks so much Kevin & Tyler!!! Your western Canadian friends Wendy & Alec!”
31st December 2011
The Sawchuks from Canada wrote:
“You are amazing. Worth every penny!!! We love you :-)”
30th December 2011
Manuel and his family from Madrid wrote:
” Very, very nice day. You are so kind. Happy New Year.”
29th December 2011
Katie & Alex from London & New York wrote:
“What a wonderful day out! Thank you to our Captain & crew. So glad we saw the “green flash” on our sunset. HAPPY NEW YEAR!”
28th December 2011
The Pituley Family from Canada & California wrote:
“AWESOME!”
Wendy later wrote to us again and said:
“I just had to tell you how awesome Captain Kevin and Tyler were! We had the best day of sailing. It was perfect. Lunch was wonderful, we all really enjoyed it. Everyone was smiling ear to ear after the sail. The rum punch was pretty good too! :)”
27th December 2011
The Williams Family from the UK wrote:
”Fantastic Day. Really enjoyed it. Great fun.”
26th December 2011
Mike, Tammy & Family from Ottawa wrote:
“Perfect day. Great crew. Great weather.”
25th December 2011
Adam & Rosenthal from Maryland wrote:
“Best jewish Christmas ever. Fantastic boat, even better people. See you again soon.”
24th December 2011
The Johnson Family from Illinois wrote:
”Top notch, exciting, great crew.”
20th December 2011
Jim & Susan (with Annie) from North Carolina wrote:
”Awesome day, great wind, need this kind of joy more often! Super Captain & crew!!”
19th December 2011
Katherine & Mark from Romsey in the UK wrote:
Ken & Val from New Jersey wrote “Extremely great Captain & crew! Taught us to snorkel. Perfect cruise! Thank you!”
16th December 2011
Mr & Mrs Robert, from Virginia wrote:
“Very kind Captain & crew. Taught us a lot about Antiguan landscape & culture. Great Sunset cruise! Thank you”
14th December 2011
Jenn & Andy from Long Beach wrote:
“Simply amazing! Perfect anniversary! Thank you.”
13th December 2011
Liz & Jenny “The Drinker” from Nottingham, UK, wrote:
“Wonderful day but sadly not much wind. Lovely crew (nice smell)!! Saw turtles, thanks xx”
12th December 2011
Harry –“Mel Gibson” – from Los Angeles wrote:
“Awesome, lot, if tasty punch – I loved it.”
11th December 2011
Elizabeth from South Wales wrote:“Excellent day – as usual with Captain Kevin & Tyler”.
Her friends, Lindsay & Sally wrote: “consistently good – thanks for a great day.”
Mac wrote: ”10/10 Great day.”
And Mike wrote:”Fantastic day, thanks.”
6th December 2011
David and his “crew” of Tara, Hannah, Michelle, Paul & Lorraine, from Redditch, UK wrote:
“Fantastic day! Highlight of our holiday. Thanks Kevin & Tyler, see you next year.”
2nd December 2011
Kelly & David from Portland, Oregon wrote:
”Kevin & Tyler were amazing hosts. We will definitely be back”
29th November 2011
Katherine & Mark from Romsey in the UK wrote:
“Fabulous Day! Thank you to Kevin & Tyler! Would def recommend."
28th November 2011
Kashka & Precious from Atlanta wrote simply “GREAT TRIP.”
27th November 2011
Cece & Andrew from New York went on a Lunch Cruise. They wrote:
“Amazing boat, Kevin & Tyler were the best guides we could ask for!!"
25th November 2011
Honeymooners Jeremy & Jami from Jacksonville Beach, Florida took a Special Day cruise. They wrote:
“This was a great trip! We are on our own honeymoon & were so relaxed. The crew is great, everything was PERFECT!”
24th November 2011
Emily, Alex, Brian & Fiona from London wrote:
“Perfect afternoon. Beautiful sea & fishes! Thank you very much you guys are great! X.(p.s. Can we please stay?!)"
23rd November 2011
Alyson & Matthew from Hove, UK, wrote:
“Our 2nd sailing with Miramar and this was the best! Kevin & Tyler are brilliant, funny & knowledgeable. Thank you for a lovely honeymoon experience.”
22nd November 2011
Vivian & Tim from California wrote:
“First time for snorkelling & the crew was so helpful. I LOVED the friendliness & energy. I fell in ♥ w/Antigua even more b/c of going on this boat.”
18th November 2011
“Hawnalea” and “Miramar” joined forces and took a group of 17 guests from Canada visiting Antigua for Mike & Aynslie’s wedding.
On “Hawnalea” the guests made the following comments....
Aynslie & Mike wrote: “Thank you Capt. Kevin & Tyler! Great Day!!!”
Priscilla wrote: “Excellent day. Unforgettable experience.”
Sherlyn wrote: “What an amazing day I had!!”
Tyla wrote: “First time sailing. Amazing experience. :) ”
Phil & Kathy wrote: “Awesome highlight of our trip! Thank you! :) ”
Fran & Ed wrote: “Excellent trip. Thanks to you both.”
Pam wrote: “First time – Awesome. Thanks!”
Kristin & Mark wrote: “Thanks for the great day :) ”
On “Miramar” Clay & Chantal wrote:
“Absolutely, by far our best day in Antigua. Brian & Pippa, thank you for an excellent day. We look forward to taking our sailing course with you in the future. :) ”
17th November 2011
Brittany, Scott, Bettina & Matthias from the USA took a Special Day Cruise.
Brittany & Scott wrote: "Over exceeded expectations! Thanks Kevin & Tyler. Amazing day!"
Matthias & Bettina wrote: "Amazing trip. Thanks to Kevin & Tyler."
16th November 2011
Neel & Krishna from Antigua took a Sunset Cruise, they wrote:
"Amazing sunset. Kevin & Tyler were so nice."
12th November 2011
Allen & Laura from Utah, USA wrote:
"Amazing day! Easy to see why they’re #1!"
11th November 2011
Jesse & Mollie from Charleston, South Carolina wrote:
"Great sailing, snorkelling & crew!"
7th November 2011
Pat, Ruth, Terry & Steven from Minnesota, USA, went for a lunch cruise,
Pat wrote: "Great day sailing & snorkelling! Excellent."
Ruth wrote: "What a day!! Just the best. Sailing was awesome!"
Steven wrote: "Tyler & Kevin were the best, great day."
Terry wrote: "Love the sailing, great boat & crew."
5th November 2011
Fred & Denise from Kansas, USA, wrote:
"Lovely day! Kevin & Tyler wonderful. Will return & do more sailing. Would highly recommend to anyone!"
4th November 2011
Stef & Jo from Milton Keynes, UK took a Special Day Cruise, they wrote:
"Guys were excellent. Very attentive, even to the fact that I don’t snorkel but tried it for the first time, they were so patient!!! If there is one thing to do in Antigua, then do this!"
2nd November 2011
The Pouncey family from Belgium returned for yet another Day Sail with 'Miramar', Brian & Pippa were delighted to be their hosts as 'Hawnalea' was busy on another charter! They wrote:
"Another wonderful day out with Brian & Pippa. Thank you so much!"
31st October 2011
Joe & Alex with children Harry & Lily, from the UK, wrote:
"Brilliant. Relaxed, enjoyable, hugely friendly crew! Would recommend this."
29th October 2011
Chris, Kate, Crispin & Trish from the UK went for an 8 hour cruise on ‘Hawnalea’. They wrote:
"Superb day. Highly best recommend Kevin & Tyler for great food & hospitality, fun snorkelling – great fish lunch."
28th October 2011
The Lees family from Mallorca, Spain wrote:
"Just the best! Cannot recommend this enough!"
26th October 2011
Bruce, Melissa, Ross, Donna, Gerry, Lori all from Canada went on a 6 hour cruise with ‘Hawnalea’. Donna & Gerry wrote:
“FANTASTIC. Best time ever. Thanks to Captain Kevin & Tyler. Love you both – come see us in Canada!” Lori wrote “I LOVE THIS TOUR =)"
25th October 2011
Returning guests Glynn & Jo bought friends Mark & Maggie from the UK for their first trip on ‘Hawnalea’, they wrote:
" A day like no other! We sailed & snorkelled & ate & drank so well. Many Thanks to Tyler & Capt. Kevin! EXCELLENT!!"
24th October 2011
Darren & Debbie from Texas wrote:
"Great day! We love our tour- 8 hours is perfect. Snorkelling great, seaglass abundant – yea! Yummy lunch. A little rain – beautiful cruise. Thank you."
22nd October 2011
Paul & Jane from Cardiff in Wales wrote:
"Superb day - Captain Kevin & Tyler gave Paul a wonderful 50th birthday, that both of us will never forget!"
17th October 2011
Rich & Jean from PA in the USA wrote:
"Fantastic - Imagine having your own ship & crew. Magical!!"
5th October 2011
The Gee party took a Lunch Cruise, they wrote:
"Enjoyable tour, enjoyed the sailing and swimming by the beach. Good facilities, friendly crew."
4th October 2011
Ben and Noelle from the USA took a Special Day Cruise, they wrote:
“Fabulous sail! We each got to take the wheel. The weather was great and we had a great time snorkelling at the reef. We were especially excited to have a film crew on board! Kevin and Tyler really made the trip great, very knowledgeable about sailing, we learned a lot. Good times, good company and good food, we could not ask for anything more. Thanks so much!"
30th September 2011
Nicolas and Emmeline took a Special Day Cruise, they wrote:
"Snorkelling was amazing. Lots and lots of parrot fish. Incredibly well run tour. Made us both feel very welcome and relaxed. A must for any trip to the island. Two great hosts and pulling up to the beach in the boat for a great island lunch was perfect."
29th September 2011
Eric and Taylor took a Sunset Cruise, they wrote:
"Great sail. Good company. Would recommend."
23rd September 2011
Chris and Lauren from the UK took a Sunset Cruise, they wrote:
"We had an amazing time. Kevin and Tyler were awesome. Plenty to drink. The sunset was beautiful. Kevin and Tyler were great at sailing and had plenty of great information. Thank you!"
22nd September 2011
The Peabody's from the USA took a Sunset Cruise, they wrote:
"It was AWESOME!"
7th September 2011
Doug and Jenny from the USA took an 8 hour Super Day, they wrote:
" An absolute must! Very kind and considerate Captain Kevin and 1st Mate Tyler. We enjoyed each and every minute of those 8 hours, from the kind greeting, adventurous snorkelling, to the private and secluded lunch, beach and sunset. We are so gracious for your services. Thank you!"
2nd September 2011
Danielle & Brad from the USA wrote:
"Captain Kevin & Tyler are very friendly and personable. Tyler was very knowledgeable and informative about the island and its surroundings. Trip has exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to coming back again. Would recommend to anyone"
31st August 2011
Colin & Nancy from UK wrote:
"Such a relaxing and easy day and memories we will cherish forever. Wayne & Lara, great hospitality, food and a fab snorkel in paradise. Never felt so good. Thanks for making our anniversary so special !!! xxxxx"
28th August 2011
The Smith family from England wrote:
"Thank you Wayne & Lara for an absolutely amazing day, really made our holiday! Such a good laugh and great fun! Food was fabulous !!! We know were going to see you to both again soon! xxxx"
19th August 2011
Mark & Lisa from USA wrote:
"Wayne & Lara, You are the most amazing people in the world !!! You have made our honeymoon a kind of a dream come true. I cant think of anything or anyone that would make it better. Thank you for a day of a lifetime!"
17th August 2011
Neal & Lisa from USA wrote:
"It was the best day of our lives. I asked Neil and he said that besides this ... the beach! We loved it !!! Cant wait to do it again"
10th August 2011
Sue, Rob, Elie, Alex & Julia from UK wrote:
"Thanks to Wayne & Lara for a fab day out. Kids, parents + compliments loved it all ! We will be back!"
9th August 2011
Dede & John from USA wrote:
"Thank you for a great day. You made us feel comfortable and relaxed. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and this was the perfect day"
5th August 2011
Nigel, Phil, Nick, Tika, Elaine, Stacey, Natalie, Henry & Sam from UK wrote:
"Thank you Wayne & Lara for a fabulous day at Sea. Great snorkeling and a wonderful lunch. Lovely sunset and sundowners !!! So thrilled we got to spend time on this beautiful Catamaran!"
4th August 2011
Gavin, Deon, Sarah, Charlotte, Isabel, Dean, Emily, Daniel & Buster from UK wrote:
"We all had a whale of a sail. Really fantastic fun. Thank you Wayne & Lara"
27th July 2011
Dave, Janet, Kristin & Andrea from Texas wrote:
"This was our last full day in Antigua and was the BEST day here!!! Thank you, a special day our family will never forget. Come visit anytime in Texas - or maybe we will come back here! Best wishes for a long & happy sailing adventure."
26th July 2011
Elias & Missy from USA wrote:
"This was the best day of our vacation! Thank you for an amazing experience we will NEVER forget... Our private deserted beach (sb) , wonderful lunch, drinks, views and best company! It was an experience of a lifetime! We wish you much success in life. All our best. xxx"
25th July 2011
Howard & Annette from Liverpool wrote:
"A magical experience - Fantastic sunset! Wayne & Lara perfect hosts - will never forget this evening sunset cruise. Thank you so much xxx"
21st July 2011
Suman, Elliot, Luke & Lorraine from London wrote:
"A fantastic day on the water and in the water! Thanks for a great experience."
19th July 2011
Wayne, Karen, Richard & Bev from Canada wrote:
"We are SO disappointed we only booked for a half day !!! The highlight of our week. Thank you so much. Best of luck in the future !!!"
19th July 2011
Ed & Ann Marie from USA wrote:
"We had a fabulous sunset cruise. Wonderful food and rum punch ! What a beautiful yacht! Thank you."
18th July 2011
Jason & Lisa from USA wrote:
"Wayne & Lara, we regret that our trip has come to an end. Please know that we had a great time & that both of you are truly appreciated. Thank you for the fun, laughter & conversation. We will be back soon."
16th July 2011
Raveena, Jasreet, Rohan, Shawn, Jasdeep, Al, Sangeeta, Ghazah & Sundee from Fitchescreek wrote:
"Thank you so much for a wonderful experience out at sea!!! The views, food & hospitality were amazing! Thanks so much. Diving & back flips made the trip and the pineapple chicken = B L I S S !!! See you again soon!"
11th July 2011
Laurent & Amandine from Belgium wrote:
"Thank you for a fantastic day filled with great scenery, interesting information. Great underwater treats and delicious food ! (and lets not forget Lara's own rum punch !!!)"
9th July 2011
Alan, Fiona, Andrew, Calum & Scott from Scotland wrote:
"Lovely day out, great hospitality and wonderful food! We've all had a fantastic day."
2nd July 2011
Brian, Keri, Amanda & Justin from Raleigh & Frisco USA wrote:
"Thank you for the UNFORGETTABLE evening. The trip on the water was the best part of the trip to Antigua. Thank you for the wonderful sunset dinner. It was the best dinner we've had this week !! We had a great evening, even with the rain ! We hope to see you again."
1st July 2011
Christine, Wini, Jacob, Janet & Joanne from USA wrote:
"Thank you for a great afternoon ! We really enjoyed it ! "The Perfect Storm" was an adventure for some!"