This was a Trip of a Lifetime! Best vacation we ever had…and we are well traveled.

Marianna and Barna are truly the best hosts we have ever had. Marrianna is exceptional, thoughtful and prompt with communications. We booked this adventure nearly a year in advance and had many questions along the way…an example of their kindness is when we booked a motorcycle for a few days form Hopkins. We inquired and when they didn’t know anything about that particular company, they took a 2 hour drive to the town to visit the shop (Adventure Tours – also highly recomended) and sent back their review/approval and even pictures. The overall trip was incapable of description. Words fail us. First off, this is not a trip for everyone. This is not a cruise ship and you will not be staying in a marina with tons of other boats and activities. The marina is stunning, but basically empty (and the best bioluminescence we have ever seen!!). The marina is SUPER clean and the showers/bathrooms are fantastic. The place is far off the beaten path, but very secure. Their security team is always present and very kind to talk with. The Reserve, where the marina is located, is a development that has had some issues with investors and growth has been very slow. The marina is separate from the reserve, but it is inside of it. The 11,000 acres is home to many bird varieties and so much wildlife… cruise around at dusk or dawn to see quite a bit. If you choose to sail with Barna, who is an excellent captain, you will see some of the most beautiful reef ever. He knows a lot of cool spots and has made friends with some fun host’s out there on the Cayes which lends itself to a unique and beautiful experience. If you go for multiple days, the boat has a separate cabin and Barna somehow disappears into it giving you the sense that you are all alone out there. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and was happy to answer all of our questions. Soft spoken and very relaxed, he makes the energy of the whole experience positive and calm yet his excitement about sailing and all there is to see and do still shines through and is very contagious. He clearly loves his boat and sharing this little piece of paradise with his guests. We can not say enough good things about this couple and their ability to host. Marianna even helped research covid testing required to leave the country and then was sweet enough to check to make sure we were good after the process. Seriously, just amazing and beautiful people. So, if you in to camping on the water at sea and in need of unplugging and adventure, we highly recommend this experience. It is and will be always unforgettable.