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We chartered the catamaran "Blue Tiger" in the BVI in May 2025 through Sunsail, and sadly, it was a huge letdown. Despite Sunsail's claims of maintaining their fleet to the highest standards, our experience was anything but that.

Here’s a rundown of the issues we faced:

Air Conditioning Trouble – The air conditioning only worked on half of the boat, even after a technician came out to "fix" it. Needless to say, that wasn’t quite the comfort we were expecting on a tropical vacation.

Foul Bathroom Smell – The bathroom reeked of a nasty odor. We raised the issue with Sunsail before we even left the dock, and they sent someone over. His solution? A deodorizer to dump in the toilet and a shrug – "the best I can do." Needless to say, the smell didn’t go away.

Dinghy Motor Failure – One night, the dinghy motor quit entirely, leaving our Captain to paddle back to the boat. A technician came to "fix" it, but it barely worked for the rest of the trip. Not exactly the reliable support you want when you're traveling on the ocean.

Steering Problems – The Blue Tiger had major steering issues. Our Captain could either motor or sail, but not both at the same time. The usual 2-hour trip from the Bitter End Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda to Anegada took us a grueling 3.5 hours. Sunsail? They didn’t seem to care.

Dirty and Moldy Conditions – Showers were moldy, and the food compartments were downright dirty. Definitely not the clean, well-maintained vessel we were promised.

We’ve been trying to address these issues with Sunsail, both before and after our trip, but getting any response has been an exercise in frustration. They never pick up the phone, and all we’ve gotten are form-letter responses to our emails. Their solution? A 10% discount on a future trip. Really? Why would we ever consider booking with them again after such a disastrous experience?

What’s even more frustrating is that other charter companies offer bigger discounts for the same trip and provide far better customer service.

Bottom line: Sunsail and their sister company, The Moorings, are off our list. Save yourself the headache and book with someone who actually cares about their customers and the quality of their fleet.

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