Testimonials

Ships and Giggles - Best Cruise Experience ever

My wife and I have been on more than 12 "Big Ship" cruises but this sailing experience on the brand new 58' sailing yacht "Ship's and Giggles" blows them all away. Even the top name cruise lines. Chef Audrie, a French Canadian, classically trained French chef served 5 star meals every meal or snack. When we finished a meal we said to one another how could it get any better, but it did. Captain Phil is the best, he charted a spectacular itinerary that put us on all the top sights and dive experiences. To top that he's a fantastic singer/entertainer and mixologist. Our Steward, Hannah was the "bell" of the party. She kept our drinks full, tended to our every need, escorted us on island adventures and kept us laughing the whole time. The dedication and caring of this crew was exceptional. We were made to feel completely comfortable and our every need was met or exceeded. One of our best vacays ever!

'Ships and Giggles' + Exceptional Crew = Best Vacation Ever

We set sail aboard the Ships and Giggles May 15- May 22. This was our first trip to the BVIs and on a catamaran. The BVIs were absolutely gorgeous, true paradise. But this trip would not have been a 10/10 without the crew. Captain Phil, chef Audrey, and stew Hannah made such an impact on our experience. Captain Phil mapped out a fantastic route taking us to as many of the best spots as we could fit in our trip. He was sure to include any requests we had along the trip with ease. He is also a very talented musician. The little concert he put on for my birthday celebration was awesome! Chef Audrey was spectacular. She is a classically trained French chef that is so talented in the kitchen. All three meals were such a special, satisfying culinary adventure. She is so attentive to each person's dietary restrictions and is sure to not leave you missing out. Some of my top dishes I have ever had are from her. Stew Hannah was the cherry on top. She is sure to take care of anything you need all while having the most pleasant attitude. You can tell she truly enjoys her job, which is refreshing. She makes the best rum punch!
The crew as a whole work so well together. It was amazing to watch them work so seamlessly together. We cannot wait for our next trip!

The Vacation of a Lifetime on 'Ships and Giggles' 5800

A true vacation of a lifetime on the brand new 'Ships and Giggles' 5800. The ship was absolutely incredible and was only made better by the fantastic crew that we were lucky enough to have onboard.

Captain Phil charted out a phenomenal tour around the BVIs hitting the best places, perfectly timed to make it feel like we were the only people in the islands. I am still surprised we were able to make it to as many incredible places as we did.

Chef Audrey's exceptional culinary skills were what you expect to see in a Michelin star restaurant. Three unique and creative dishes served each day with each more spectacular than the previous. The food alone would be worth the vacation, and when paired with the sheer beauty of your surroundings makes the experience difficult to capture in words.

Our stew Hannah was truly the element that took the entire trip to the next level. Her excellent attitude, personality, professionalism, and attentiveness cannot be overstated. Hannah did more on her own than a team of 5 could have, all while carrying a genuinely uplifting attitude.
I said it many times onboard and even more since I have returned to 'real life' but this was the best vacation I have ever been on.

Exceeded Even High Expectations!

Words can’t adequately describe what a fantastic trip we had with Captain Philip, Chef Audrey, and Stew Hannah. They were outstanding in every possible way. We and our sons (16, 14, 12 and 8) loved the food (our kids wanted to bring Audrey home with us), sailing, snorkeling, tubing, fishing, after-dinner games, Phil’s singing and guitar playing (Wow!), ever-topped beverages (thanks, Hannah), and everything else about the trip. It is a great, active family vacation. Thank you, Phil, Audrey and Hannah!