MARGATE
Previously named XOXO
MARGATE GUESTS COMMENTS
***April 18-22, 2025***
Guest One:
To the Margate Crew,
Thank you so much for an amazing weekend. We enjoyed to the fullest every minute of it. Hopefully we will see each other again in Pamama. Super grateful for the attention and activities, especially the food.
Guest Two:
Dear Crew,
Thanks for helping us and me have a wonderful time on the Margate, your great service and attention made it easy for us to truly relax and forget from our daily routines.
To the Margate Crew,
Thank you so much for an amazing weekend. We enjoyed to the fullest every minute of it. Hopefully we will see each other again in Pamama. Super grateful for the attention and activities, especially the food.
Guest Two:
Dear Crew,
Thanks for helping us and me have a wonderful time on the Margate, your great service and attention made it easy for us to truly relax and forget from our daily routines.
***April 10-14, 2025***
Shane, Mandy, Steph, and Aaron,
Thank you for making our yacht dreams come true! We had the most amazing time and can't wait to come back! You are such an awesome crew! Everything was beyond perfect.
Thank you for making our yacht dreams come true! We had the most amazing time and can't wait to come back! You are such an awesome crew! Everything was beyond perfect.
***February 15-22, 2025***
Guest One:
We are so thankful for the extensive planning, logistical coordination, patience and flexibility it took to create memories of a lifetime for our family. The GoPro video will be a treasure to enjoy for years to come.
Guest Two:
Thank you Mandy for taking us around the world with your 5 star cruise!!!
Guest Three:
Josh & Captain Shane were the absolute best - always positive and made our journey perfect!
Guest Four:
Thank you Stephanie for your 5 star service and immaculate cleaning! We loved everything!
We are so thankful for the extensive planning, logistical coordination, patience and flexibility it took to create memories of a lifetime for our family. The GoPro video will be a treasure to enjoy for years to come.
Guest Two:
Thank you Mandy for taking us around the world with your 5 star cruise!!!
Guest Three:
Josh & Captain Shane were the absolute best - always positive and made our journey perfect!
Guest Four:
Thank you Stephanie for your 5 star service and immaculate cleaning! We loved everything!
***December 28 to January 4, 2025***
Guest One:
Best time ever! New boat family whether you like it or not. Amazing food, drinks, table decor and adventures. Thank you for everything you did to make it the best 7 days on sea. Here's to recovering for the next month!
Guest Two:
The best New Year's ever! Never a dull moment here! We love you all so much and had the best time!
Guest Three:
It was a memorable week and too much fun! the crew was fantastic and made the experience exceptional. I am grateful and loved being on Margate! We will see you soon...
Best time ever! New boat family whether you like it or not. Amazing food, drinks, table decor and adventures. Thank you for everything you did to make it the best 7 days on sea. Here's to recovering for the next month!
Guest Two:
The best New Year's ever! Never a dull moment here! We love you all so much and had the best time!
Guest Three:
It was a memorable week and too much fun! the crew was fantastic and made the experience exceptional. I am grateful and loved being on Margate! We will see you soon...
***December 19-23, 2024***
Guest One:
Bahamas - The Exhuma Islands Edition: we met the Margate & the incredible crew huddled under golf umbrellas in the pouring rain. 30 mins later and for the remaining days on board she gently rocked on the crystal-clear turquoise waters with the warm sun kissing our skin, the air carrying the scent of salt and adventures along with the kind of tranquility that could only be found far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The days faded effortlessly into evenings, the horizon set ablaze with sunsets that no camera nor filter could truly capture - vibrant hues of orange & pink while we stared in awe, feeling both small and infinite in the face of nature's brilliance.
We enjoyed exploring the waters on jet skis, swam with nurse sharks, visited the famous swimming pigs, fed the resident iguanas, fished and went snorkeling around Pablo Escobar's sunken plane with the local aquatic life. There was an (over!) abundance of food, laughter & togetherness - the kind of scene you want to hold onto forever and carry with you long after the trip has ended - grateful and blessed...
Bahamas - The Exhuma Islands Edition: we met the Margate & the incredible crew huddled under golf umbrellas in the pouring rain. 30 mins later and for the remaining days on board she gently rocked on the crystal-clear turquoise waters with the warm sun kissing our skin, the air carrying the scent of salt and adventures along with the kind of tranquility that could only be found far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The days faded effortlessly into evenings, the horizon set ablaze with sunsets that no camera nor filter could truly capture - vibrant hues of orange & pink while we stared in awe, feeling both small and infinite in the face of nature's brilliance.
We enjoyed exploring the waters on jet skis, swam with nurse sharks, visited the famous swimming pigs, fed the resident iguanas, fished and went snorkeling around Pablo Escobar's sunken plane with the local aquatic life. There was an (over!) abundance of food, laughter & togetherness - the kind of scene you want to hold onto forever and carry with you long after the trip has ended - grateful and blessed...
***October 15-20, 2024***
This was the 3rd time my broker has helped us charter a yacht. Every time has been exceptional. On this charter I was surprising my wife for her 60th birthday and I wanted to keep it a secret. The entire crew of "Margate" went above and beyond to make this the best birthday my wife has ever had. They made sure every detail was taken care of just the way we wanted. Even having the crew on the pier the day we boarded with a birthday cake and singing Happy Birthday. The Yacht "Margate" was incredible. It had everything you could think of and more. Jet ski's, slides, hot tub, fishing equipment, underwater scooters. And the yacht was spotless! The crew was also top notch! Mandy the chef prepared some of the best food we have ever had! Ollie was fantastic and attended to our every need. Aaron, the first mate, was always helpful and Captain Shane was fantastic and took us to some beautiful places throughout the Exumas. Plus, he kept us safe through some bad weather that popped up. I would definitely charter this yacht again and without a doubt, will be using my broker for any future charters we do. Thank you to my broker and the entire crew of "Margate" for making this a trip we will cherish forever!!
***October 9-14, 2024***
Guest one:
This charter was beyond expectation, thanks for an amazing trip! The food, the service, the pictures, the excursions... everything top tier!!! Thank you for helping me bring in 40 - the BEST!!!
Guest two:
Thank you for the time of my life!
This charter was beyond expectation, thanks for an amazing trip! The food, the service, the pictures, the excursions... everything top tier!!! Thank you for helping me bring in 40 - the BEST!!!
Guest two:
Thank you for the time of my life!
***March 29-April 6, 2024***
Guest One:
Mandy, Ollie, Shane, & Alex,
It is really hard to express how fantastic you all were on "our trip of a lifetime!"
The service, the food, the food, the food...
the excursions, and the entire atmosphere that you helped generate, made our time aboard the Margate the best it could possibly be! Thank you so much!
Guest Two:
Many, many Thanks.
Guest Three:
Fantastic adventure. Thank you!
Guest Four:
Love + Light.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Mandy, Ollie, Shane, & Alex,
It is really hard to express how fantastic you all were on "our trip of a lifetime!"
The service, the food, the food, the food...
the excursions, and the entire atmosphere that you helped generate, made our time aboard the Margate the best it could possibly be! Thank you so much!
Guest Two:
Many, many Thanks.
Guest Three:
Fantastic adventure. Thank you!
Guest Four:
Love + Light.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
***March 13, 2024***
How wonderful to see you again Duran and to meet Olli, Mandy, and Shane. We had such a fun day. Thank you for the good food, good drinks, good fun and great company! We hope to see you again!
Thank you for a fun day!
Thank you for a fun day!
***March 2-9, 2024***
Captain Duran, Shane, Mandy and Didi,
Thank you so much for a fantastic vacation. The excursions, the meals, the service - everything was top-notch. On a scale of 1 to 10 we would rate both the crew and the trip an 11!
Duran is a great captain and planned a perfect itinerary for our family. Shane kept the cruise going smoothly and made an amazing video. We loved every dish Mandy made. She is a master chef who expertly accommodated some picky eaters. Didi always has a smile on her face and made us feel at home. We were always surprised and delighted by her table decorations.
This was a trip of a lifetime and the best way to experience the beauty of the Bahamas. Thank you to all the crew for giving us so many special memories. We will always cherish.
Thank you so much for a fantastic vacation. The excursions, the meals, the service - everything was top-notch. On a scale of 1 to 10 we would rate both the crew and the trip an 11!
Duran is a great captain and planned a perfect itinerary for our family. Shane kept the cruise going smoothly and made an amazing video. We loved every dish Mandy made. She is a master chef who expertly accommodated some picky eaters. Didi always has a smile on her face and made us feel at home. We were always surprised and delighted by her table decorations.
This was a trip of a lifetime and the best way to experience the beauty of the Bahamas. Thank you to all the crew for giving us so many special memories. We will always cherish.
***Feb 19-24, 2024***
Guest One:
This week has been so fun! Ollie, Shane, Mandy and Duran made this trip a real luxury, kept us extremely well-fed, entertained, and happy. So many details that didn't go unnoticed. I truly hope to do this all again with you all. Thank you for a fantastic trip on this lovely boat.
Guest Two:
This was a trip of a lifetime! The crew were exceptional, very accommodating and friendly. We had some fantastic excursions, picnic on the beach, which was a lot of work for the crew but they pulled it off without a hitch.
The Margate was very clean, all the rooms were wonderful, definitely would do it again if given the opportunity. Special mention for Mandy and her culinary skills, so yummy.
Guest Three:
10. the # of pounds I gained, lol! The menu exceeded expectations, lobster, lobster, and more lobster!
9.90,000 and 900 the amount of money I made at the casino!
8. the # of amazing friends - good times, crazy friends make the best memories
7. # of stops we made! Private Beach Rocked!
6. the # of days on the open sea - spectacular
5. the # of nights with the best sleep, the ocean rocking me off to dream land.
4. Number of the amazing crew - again exceeded expectations!
3. # of the fun stuff - seadoo's, water slides, jet boats
2. too bad it had to end.
1. #1 tour ever - highly recommended, I'd do it again!
This week has been so fun! Ollie, Shane, Mandy and Duran made this trip a real luxury, kept us extremely well-fed, entertained, and happy. So many details that didn't go unnoticed. I truly hope to do this all again with you all. Thank you for a fantastic trip on this lovely boat.
Guest Two:
This was a trip of a lifetime! The crew were exceptional, very accommodating and friendly. We had some fantastic excursions, picnic on the beach, which was a lot of work for the crew but they pulled it off without a hitch.
The Margate was very clean, all the rooms were wonderful, definitely would do it again if given the opportunity. Special mention for Mandy and her culinary skills, so yummy.
Guest Three:
10. the # of pounds I gained, lol! The menu exceeded expectations, lobster, lobster, and more lobster!
9.90,000 and 900 the amount of money I made at the casino!
8. the # of amazing friends - good times, crazy friends make the best memories
7. # of stops we made! Private Beach Rocked!
6. the # of days on the open sea - spectacular
5. the # of nights with the best sleep, the ocean rocking me off to dream land.
4. Number of the amazing crew - again exceeded expectations!
3. # of the fun stuff - seadoo's, water slides, jet boats
2. too bad it had to end.
1. #1 tour ever - highly recommended, I'd do it again!
***Aug 14-20, 2023***
Hi Michelle,
Yes, we really enjoyed the experience. It was sad that we had to spend two nights at Atlantis due to bad weather, since the Exumas is such a beautiful place and we were having a great time with the crew. My friend ***** had so much fun and loved the experience so much that he is already looking forward to the next charter.
Like you mentioned before, a crew with experience makes a very big difference. I have been very lucky to have amazing crews on both charters and would be very difficult to say which one was the best. The crew on Margate was very friendly and at the end we were like family. Mandy and Ollie were simply amazing in every aspect.
Here are the answers to your questions and You can call me if you need more information.
1- Yes, the yacht was very comfortable, and everybody loved it. It is the perfect size for one or two families. The amenities and toys were great.
2- Yes, the yacht is in very good condition, and everything worked well. The interior was in excellent shape and felt like home.
3- The crew was amazing, and they provided a level of service beyond what I expected. Like I said, Mandy and Ollie were simply amazing.
4- Chef Mandy was far beyond what we expected. She is just an amazing human being. She was always trying to please and accommodate each one of us, her blueberry muffins were the hit of the charter and her creations were healthy and delicious. Ollie was also amazing, and her decorations were so much fun. I really do not know how she did so much in a day.
5- The itinerary that we had planned was great but due to the weather we had to make lots of changes which was very disappointing.
6- No, the yacht and the crew were perfect.
7- Food was both excellent and healthy.
8- Yes, I will charter Margate again and is probably our yacht of choice for our next year’s charters. Both ***** and I have already recommended Margate to several friends.
Let me know if you need any more info,
Best regards,
Yes, we really enjoyed the experience. It was sad that we had to spend two nights at Atlantis due to bad weather, since the Exumas is such a beautiful place and we were having a great time with the crew. My friend ***** had so much fun and loved the experience so much that he is already looking forward to the next charter.
Like you mentioned before, a crew with experience makes a very big difference. I have been very lucky to have amazing crews on both charters and would be very difficult to say which one was the best. The crew on Margate was very friendly and at the end we were like family. Mandy and Ollie were simply amazing in every aspect.
Here are the answers to your questions and You can call me if you need more information.
1- Yes, the yacht was very comfortable, and everybody loved it. It is the perfect size for one or two families. The amenities and toys were great.
2- Yes, the yacht is in very good condition, and everything worked well. The interior was in excellent shape and felt like home.
3- The crew was amazing, and they provided a level of service beyond what I expected. Like I said, Mandy and Ollie were simply amazing.
4- Chef Mandy was far beyond what we expected. She is just an amazing human being. She was always trying to please and accommodate each one of us, her blueberry muffins were the hit of the charter and her creations were healthy and delicious. Ollie was also amazing, and her decorations were so much fun. I really do not know how she did so much in a day.
5- The itinerary that we had planned was great but due to the weather we had to make lots of changes which was very disappointing.
6- No, the yacht and the crew were perfect.
7- Food was both excellent and healthy.
8- Yes, I will charter Margate again and is probably our yacht of choice for our next year’s charters. Both ***** and I have already recommended Margate to several friends.
Let me know if you need any more info,
Best regards,
***Jul 2-6, 2023***
BEST VACATION EVER!!!!
The crew was phenomenal - every single one of them were amazing. And the ship was luxurious and always super clean!!
We really miss Mandy the chef and wanted to bring her home with us!
The crew was phenomenal - every single one of them were amazing. And the ship was luxurious and always super clean!!
We really miss Mandy the chef and wanted to bring her home with us!