Testimonials of Priorities
Rich, Lisa and Reggie,
We had the BEST VACATION EVER on Priorities last week. We are currently going through post-vacation depression because we miss the ambiance, the fabulous food (did someone say dessert?), the activities (snorkeling, water skiing, tubing and kayaking), the beautiful beaches and the catering to our every need.
From champagne on Sandy Spit to dancing at Foxy’s to “Reggie time” (the occasional nap) we had it all! The memories will last a lifetime.
Thank you for everything.
Rob & Leslie Nagby
Riverside, CA.
P.S. Painkillers just don’t taste the same in California!
Rich & Lisa and of course Reggie,
We just want to affirm everything Rob and Leslie have stated. It was the VERY VERY BEST VACATION EVER!!! We can't thank you enough for making our stay with you so wonderful. We really appreciated your expertise in sailing and mooring us at some of the most beautiful and fun sites in the BVI. Rich each meals was an event and Lisa you never stopped meeting our needs from making the perfect Painkiller to cleaning up after us. You two are the perfect team to make the trip so totally exceptional and first class. Thank you both again. We are looking at our calendars to book at trip with you again soon. We can see why you have so many repeat customers...you are the BEST!!! We will be back!
Thanks for all that you did to make it an unbelievably wonderful trip. Sailing on a catamaran has always been one of our dream vacations. Our sail with you was even better than anything we could have imagined!!!
P.S. Give Reggie a hug for us!
Thanks for the memories,
Tom & Cheryl Kennedy
Denver, Colorado
We just returned home late last night. The trip was great. You were right, Rich and Lisa are the best! They work so well together and Rich's cooking was excellent. Lisa was in constant motion trying to keep up with us and keeping the yacht spotless. The entire family had a great time and we will have wonderful memories for years to come. Thank you so much for steering us to Priorities, I know there is not a better yacht and crew out there. We thought we would be taking a step down after being on xxxxx but it was any less of a yacht and we liked the crew even better.
Sincerely,
Karl and Caryn Olson
Thank you so much for the AMAZING experience. I had a blast snorkeling, swimming, and having more fun. My favorite day was definitely going to the Bubbles and the Soggy Dollar Bar. I wonder if anyone beat my score of 25.
Thanks again
Riey
Thank you so much for this fantastic experience!
Natalie
I had such an amazing time. This had to be my favorite vacation ever! I had a blast swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and my favorite, eating! Thank you so very much for making it such a magical experience. I hope we can go on your boat again!
Thank You,
Renee
Rich and Lisa,
We can not thank you enough for making this week one of the best family vacations we have ever had. We had very high expectations and you exceeded them all.
We will be back!
Sincerely,
Karl and Caryn Olson
Rich and Lisa
Peter's Great Caribbean Adventure was truly the adventure of a LIFETIME. THanks for all you have done for Jenn and Me.
Peter
Dear Rich, Lisa, and Reggie too,
Thank you so much for the wonderful vacation. We had a great time. The two of you ar every special people. Food and hospitality are truly superior you both do such a fantastic job. If there is anything that you ever need done we will be happy to send it to you and please stay with us in RI and keep in touch!
Love-
Jenn and Peter
Rich, Lisa, and Reggie,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about sailing on Priorities and what a fantastic trip we had! I have raved about your cooking, Lisa's magic with the blender (and the grill!), Reggie's wonderful spirit, and the loveliness of Priorities. I suspect my friends are getting a little tired of hearing me talk about it...and God only knows how long it's going to take me to lose the (and I am NOT exaggerating) 7 pounds I gained that week!
Both Nate and Clay agreed it was the best vacation they've ever been on, which means you topped our adventures a few years ago in Costa Rica - high praise indeed! We absolutely plan to sail with you again, just as soon as we've saved some money! And you and Lisa earned every penny of that gratuity - I just hope you had fun with some of it, but I suspect you put most of it right back into your boat (which is also fun, but in a different way). Thanks for sending the pictures - we also want to see what it looks like when the painting is done.
Hope you are all staying reasonably cool - it's scorchingly hot and humid here in Atlanta right now. Sure do miss that sailing breeze.
Take care, and we will be in touch soon...
Sandy
Ocean Getaways Crew of the Month
We sailed with them ourselves in May, and you can imagine that after 25 years in the business, we have VERY high expectations. They surpassed every one of them, and that is saying something. They define the meaning of nice. The food was exquisite, the conversation was spicy and fun, the attention to detail and our needs was sublime. GREAT CHOICE FOR FAMILIES OR A GROUP OF FRIENDS. Book 'em now cause the word is out and their calendar is getting full.
Charter Review of Team and Vessel. Reviewer: Jack Horton
Comment on the comfort onboard Priorities:
Excellent. No problems at all.
Comment on the condition of Priorities:
Very good condition. Please note that the boat is now out of the water for a new paint job. Also getting a new jib sail.
Comment on the cleanliness of Priorities:
Extremely clean.
Comment on the congeniality of the Captain and crew:
They were both great. Always helpful and smiling.
Comment on the service of the Captain and crew:
They worked extremely hard. Great. We never had to lift a finger to help work.
Comment on the fun aspect of the Captain and crew:
Fun was had by all. All my kids loved it and want to return.
Comment on the expertise of the Captain and crew:
Very experienced and lots of local knowledge.
Comment on the quality of your meals:
5 star. Rich is a Master Chef.
Comment on the presentation of your meals:
Outstanding.
Would you charter this yacht again?
Yes
We just got home a few minutes ago and wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had aboard Priorities.
Rich and Lisa were terrific in looking after all our needs. The boat is beautiful and extremely well maintained with lots of toys, music, movies, games, etc... Rich and Lisa balanced out our days with a lot of activities, great stops, interesting information and down time. Rich is an amazing cook and each meal was prepared with Loving attention to every detail and to everyone's individual preferences. They were always looking after us, which made the trip relaxing and fun-filled at the same time.
It truly was an amazing family vacation - one that we will treasure for many years to come.
Ron, Marian, and Family
Lisa & Rich,
[...] Thank you for being such gracious hosts. The food, table settings, water sports, showing us new spots. We had a great time and hope to be back in 2 years or so. Reggie was great!
Rich and Lisa:Thanks again,
Bridget & Jim
Rich and Lisa,
Thanks for the safe tubing Rich,
James
Rich & Lisa:
Hey thanks guys!
Spencer Von Goodrich
Dear Captain Cassarino,
Lori and I just wanted to drop a quick note of thanks to you and Lisa for the great vacation experience we had on "Priorities".Our sailing adventure was our best vacation ever ! We loved the snorkeling at "The Caves", "The Indians", and "The Baths". We had never experienced water so crystal clear with so much colorful wildlife and scenery.
The relaxed pace of waking up, having breakfast, lounging in the morning sun followed by a leisurely sail to the nearby islands was just what we needed to "decompress".
The various ports of call: Marina Cay, Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke and my favorite Virgin Gorda were truly amazing! The local rum drinks were also great! One of the great highlights were the dinners that you prepared for us.Lori still talks about that "Pollo alla Renzi" dish you prepared for us! The combination of the great food and wine (and service!) was awesome!
Another great part of our overall experience was getting to hang out with "Reggie". He is such an unbelievable "love-dog" and made our time on board that much more enjoyable!
We have showed our pictures and recounted our wonderful experience to a few other couples we are friendly with and will probably book a charter with them. Perhaps we can sail the US Virgin islands next time? We will forward some tentative dates to check your availability. Your "customized cruise" concept is so unique that we can't wait to come back and try it again!
Best Wishes,
Tom & Lori Sarkisian
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- Charter Review: January 2008
Dear Captain Rich and First Mate Lisa,
We just wanted to drop you a line to tell you what a wonderful time we had on our charter.
The food was fabulous and the ambiance was warm and beautiful. We had a great time scuba diving and taking out the kayak's. Your knowledge of the Caribbean and places to see and things to do was the greatest! Can't wait to charter with you again. Say hi to Reggie for us, outside of the food, he was the greatest.
You both were wonderful,knowledgeable and fun to be with. Not to mention how beautiful your catamaran is! All the quarters were comfortable and elegant. We felt like royalty. We will definitely be referring anyone who is looking to go on a cruise to try your charter instead. Much more intimate and personal.
Sorry this took awhile to get to you but you know how it is when you get back to reality, or maybe you don't!!
Many thanks for such a great time.
Sincerely,
The Lamberts
Rich, Lee & Reggie:
Just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for our "most awesome" vacation experience aboard Priorities. As my husband's first sail vacation and my 5th, I can tell you that we both were extremely happy and cannot wait to join you again next year. We thoroughly enjoyed our daily excursions to the different islands and it is hard to say what we liked the most, but if I were to guess, my husband enjoyed the "scenery" (wink, wink) at Willy T's and I of course loved the snorkeling at the Indians.
Equally pleasurable to our sailing experiences were those while we were cruising or at anchor....unbelieveable food, drinks & of course the company (especially kisses from Reggie) made us feel very pampered and totally relaxed! Y'all should be very proud of the experience you provide to your customers. Please, please feel free to use us as a reference! We eagerly look forward to seeing you next year!
Sincerely,
Teri & Steve Sullivan Tiverton, RI
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