satisfied seafarers share their appreciation:

 
"It's nice to see . . . the only real sailing charter on this entire island.   All of the others are increasingly farther from sailing vessels and closer to water buses, losing sight of the beauty of sailing in order to jam as many people aboard as possible.  It's a miracle some of them even move under sail without the use of their huge engines.  You have a beautiful boat and a monopoly on the market, keep up the good work." - Cyrus Foote

"Sublime tropical sunsets, dolphins playing alongside the bow, diving overboard to find fabulous schools of fish and reef formations just below the boat... I can think of no better way to enjoy the essence of the Pacific Ocean and Hawaiian Islands than aboard a sailing charter like the Maile. The consensus among our family was unanimous: as close as possible to a perfect vacation. We are already planning our return." - Brad & Gianna Frazee, San Francisco, CA

 
 "The opportunities to observe Humpback Whales and those dynamic pods of Spinner Dolphins realized a long-time ambition. To see so many marine mammals and to share their company with so few other boats around made it a particular pleasure. Snorkeling was superb, close to the best we have ever enjoyed. Sailing through vivid blue waters, gazing upon the magnificent slopes of volcanic Hawaii, basking in the sunshine: altogether an incomparable week.

We greatly benefited from your keen knowledge of the Kona coast's natural attributes: those remote beaches, lovely anchorages, gorgeous coral reefs, the green turtles, and the abundance of fish. Your seasoned handling of Maile made us feel secure. You’re welcoming us to assist with steering and the trimming of sails made us feel involved. And thank you again for the fresh, varied, and delicious food. 

Without a scintilla of hesitation, we would recommend Maile to anyone interested in a relaxing, exhilarating, Hawaii shipboard experience." - Robert C. Eckhardt and John K. Boring, El Granada, CA

"We are extremely sorry and embarrassed that it has taken so long to write you. There is absolutely no excuse other than the fact that, much to our surprise, our life has not slowed down one bit since the wedding and the honeymoon .
 
Charlie and I have been meaning to thank you for the amazing time that we spent with you on Maile. 'Those three days and three nights were the highlight of our honeymoon and we hope to return someday for another charter with you! From the sailing to the fishing to the snorkeling, it was a blast. Not only were you both professional and courteous, but you were also interesting, fun and knowledgeable about the area. Charlie and I left our visit with a feeling that we had spent three days with two good friends, and that we could always return to your magnificent boat. Until then, we have lots of wonderful pictures and many very fond memories to reflect upon.
 
We have recommended you to a travel agent In Baltimore, as well as to another honeymoon couple who is coming to Hawaii this summer. We have also recommended you to a few of our friends who may be traveling to Hawaii in the near future.
 
We have enclosed a few of our favorite shots from Maile. We hope that you enjoy them as much as we have and share them with future guests on the boat. (We also sneaked in a photo of our wedding taken with Nancy's family!)
 
We hope that all is well in Hawaii. Please keep in touch. Again, it was a pleasure meeting you both and spending such a memorable time on your impressive boat. Hope to hear from you soon! " - Nancy & Charlie Wise, East Stroudsburg, PA