“We had an outstanding trip. Our crew could not have been better. James was technically an exceptional captain and we always felt safe. Prior to the trip he was very accessible which made us feel more comfortable. As the cruise continued I think we got to know him personally and had some very meaningful evening discussions.”

“Jim was a very accommodating captain. I felt like everything happened very smoothly and with precision. I would highly recommend this crew and yacht. Jess was amazing with food, the boat was always very clean, overall a great experience. Would go again. ”

“We purchased a re-built Steinway (M) piano from Black Pearl in 2013, and have been extremely happy with the entire process. William’s expertise was offered objectively to us during our piano research, and he provided clear and thorough information about what is involved in the re-building process and the quality of individual pianos. We are delighted with the piano we chose, which has fine action and beautiful, balanced sound. William is maintaining our piano in perfect form. He is easy to contact with any questions, and he is always responsive. ”

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“To have enjoyed this extraordinary natural beauty aboard VSSL was both a treat and a privilege. She is a beautiful and exceedingly well-appointed yacht, solidly built, supremely comfortable above and below decks, and — perhaps most importantly — very well maintained. At the end of the day, however, a boat is just fiberglass, wood, plexiglass, engines, electronics, and other systems. It is the Skipper and the First Mate who transformed our charter into a dream vacation. ”

“It is what I would call a solid 4.5 star experience. In other words, I give it a 9 out of 10.”