TEDAVI

Great Experience
Gordon and Cheffie What a great experience! First time sailors and we can’t wait for our next excursion! You left us all wanting more! God bless

Fabulous Trip
El cheffie and el heffe! What a fabulous trip! Everything I could have hoped for and more! We hope to see you again in the not too distant future!

So Grateful
Gordon and Ellie What a great trip it was! You are both so kind and so gracious and that made the trip all the better! We are so grateful to have had this experience.

Unforgettable
Gordon and Ellie Thank you for the most amazing and memorable trip, you truly made the week unforgettable! Ellie, I don’t know how we will return to our mediocre food after eating your amazing creations. Thanks for making such amazing meals with so much love! The Campbells

Trip of A Lifetime
Gordon and Ellie: “trip of a lifetime” - that’s how I’ve described this last week with our family onboard Tedavi. Both of you went above and beyond ensuring our family would have an adventurous and entertaining but safe vacation. Ellie- your cooking lessons with our “dancing chefs” were legendary. We will have memories of those performances forever. All of your meals were so meticulously prepared and made with lots of love. They were outstanding! Gordon- you truly have a passion for sailing and it shows. The boys learned so much from you and will always have a piece of the Caribbean as they grow older. Thank you so much for your patience and guidance. And finally, Lenny - no words to thank you for your generosity and friendship. You’ve given us a gift that we can never repay, we love you my brother. The Lamadrid’s

Remarkable Time Away
Gordon and Ellie- what a simply fantastic vacation! We can’t thank y'all enough for a remarkable time away from reality. From Gordon’s expert seamanship, knowledge of the region and great humor, to Ellie’s incomparable talents in the galley and hospitality, it is certainly not a stretch to say this was the best charter we have EVER experienced. Thank you for being a part of our family, even if it was only for a week. Until next time!!

Group Thank You's
Ellie- a giant thank you for the most memorable week. We enjoyed every bite of your delicious meals… you have a real gift! We also enjoyed getting to know you, thanks for an amazing week!” - Dan and Julie "Ellie - quite simply, you are amazing! And I have lots of extra pounds to prove it! Your culinary expertise and hospitality made for an amazing week onboard Tedavi and we are forever grateful!” - Chris and Misha “Thank you for such an amazing week! This was such a memorable vacation, we will never forget it!” - Myja and Jim “Ellie- this was simply a phenomenal week! We have never eaten so well for so long - the food was delicious and the presentation incredible. Frankly, those superlatives won’t do your talents justice. We truly hope to have the chance to travel with you again in the future. Until then, best of luck and fair winds!” - Thom and Jenny “Gordon - thank you for an incredible and memorable vacation. Your humor, professionalism and hospitality are without compare - you’re truly a master of the sea … and the blender! We all hope we get to sail with you again, until then, fair winds!” - Thom and Jenny “Gordon - thank you for the most amazing week on Tedavi! From your lime in da coconuts to climbing the mast to take care of the sail - you went above and beyond to create a memorable trip!” - Dan and Jill “Gordon- thank you for an amazing week aboard Tedavi! Your expertise and hospitality were so appreciated and your willingness to go “above and beyond” quite literally made for a great experience!” - Chris and Misha

Our Time On Tedavi Was Incredible!
Our time on the Tedavi has been incredible. Both Captain Gordon & Chef Ellie treated my family with so much care and made the experience unforgettable! From sailing the coast of St John, learning facts from the Captain to jumping right into the most secluded, clear blue bays before a perfect dinner this entire trip was a win for our family. My girls most enjoyed swimming in the sea and helping Ellie add extra chocolate chips into their pancakes. Eric and I appreciated the details that did not go unnoticed - extremely tidy boat, delicious meals, and overall a comfortable stay. We enjoyed the amazing snorkeling spots, swimming with sea turtles, shopping local, and exploring a new beach each day. Thank you for the memories Tedavi! Goodman Family

Broker Review
Evaluation Form Charter Yacht Vacation BoatsAtSea.com Your overall star rating 5/5 Was this your first charter yacht experience? Yes Boarding Date 01-30-2025 Ending Date 02-03-2025 Yacht Name Tedavi Destination Virgin Islands How did you enjoy your cruising vacation? Hands down, the absolute BEST vacation we've ever taken! There aren't enough words to describe how much we loved this experience with Captain Gordon and Chef Ellie. While the act of sailing and the views were amazing in the USVI, Gordon and Ellie truly made the experience SO special. We have traveled to many places and have never had food as delicious as the meals prepared by Ellie - and I mean that! Both Ellie and Gordon were so fun and easy to be around, it felt like we had known them both forever. Our group all agreed that it was the best, most relaxing vacation we've ever been on and we can't stop talking about it. We definitely want to come back and would absolutely love to have Gordon and Ellie again. If they are unavailable, they surely have set the bar so very high for the next crew! How is the yacht? Is she clean and well-maintained? Were your cabins comfortable? Was the cockpit comfortable? Was there enough shade? Tedavi was amazing. We had 3 couples on our trip and felt like it was the perfect size for all 3; I think 4 might have been a little crowded. There was plenty of shade. Gordon and Ellie did a phenomenal job of keeping it clean - they scurried down to our cabins after we got ready for the day and were so quick to tidy up, we didn't even notice when they were down there! Did you use all the water toys? If you were diving, how did you like the area? Yes - loved the toys, especially the new addition, the e-foil! We had a fabulous dive instructor come on the boat, Audrey, and I can't recommend her enough. It was so nice being able to have a private dive on our own boat instead of going out on a big boat with a bunch of people. Audrey was a great teacher for our friend that was interested in learning how to dive! Where your meals excellent and fresh? Spiced with variety and beautifully presented? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your Chef and Crew pay close attention to your Preference Sheets? ELLIE WAS AMAZING!!! Truly, the best food we have ever had - and we've traveled ALL over. I can't express how delicious, creative, unique and special each meal was that she made. She definitely paid close attention to our preference sheets which was awesome. I will never be over it - she has set the bar high for us! How would you describe your Captain and crew? Were they Courteous? Helpful?Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable? Absolutely amazing. So professional, kind, funny, fun... they felt like old friends that we had known forever. They worked SO well together and you could tell they both greatly respected each other. They talked very highly of their bosses and how their company prides itself on customer service and they embodied that 100%. & Beyond should be proud to have them on their team because they are the BEST of the best! Was it easy to get to your yachts destination? Yes How do you feel now after your vacation? I want to go back! How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation? It was perfect! We wouldn't change a thing - except to stay longer! Any additional thoughts? I cannot say enough positive things about this experience, Gordon and Ellie! I cannot WAIT to come back! Name Allison W.

Best Trip!
“Absolutely wonderful trip, made so by you two wonderful people. Thank you!” “Thank you so much Ellie and Gordon for an amazing trip. We had the best week hanging out with you guys! Hopefully we cross paths again soon!” “Ellie and Gordon are the best crew ever! Was so much fun getting to know you both. Thank you so much for all you did for us. Best trip! And best boat! Hope we can all stay in touch!”

An Awesome Experience
Ellie and Gordon, Where do we begin? What a wonderful stay we’ve had! Thanks to Ellie’s fantastic cooking, Gordon’s sailing and knowledge of the islands, great cocktails and fun times, it has been like hanging with old friends! What an awesome experience thanks to you both and your chilled attitude and approach! Highlights would include the “blondie” dessert, an unreal bar hop on Anegada and Gordon’s karaoke! A marvelous start to 2025, thank you!! The Aussies!

A GREAT Start To 2025!
Gordon and Ellie, A GREAT start to 2025! You gave us amazing memories with friends and family, Tedavi is a very special place to me and I can’t thank you enough for all you do to make my dreams come true. Food is always amazing! This time, you went beyond with the pavlova and the honey layer cake! The e foil was a great addition and fun to use. Thank you for all you do! Lenny C.

Favorite Vacation!
Thank you SO MUCH for my favorite vacation I’ve had! Y’all’s attitude has truly been amazing. Every meal, every sail, every tour, every bed side chocolate has been life changing. I thought of y’all as part of our family over the last week. I don’t know if we can have another vacation without thinking of you guys! WE WILL BE BACK! Do not forget us because we will be requesting Ellie and James!!! Waking up in the morning to the smell of food and sea water has been great. We might all be saying things in an Aussie accent every time we eat, we might remember James calling Howard first mate, but I KNOW we will always think of this vacation and how many memories we made! How many laughs we had all together, how many “good mornings” we said. We are so grateful for both y’all and the commitment you put on us having a great time! Tedavi will have a spot in our hearts <3 Ellie, please tell us if you open a restaurant, please invite us to your grand opening!! Macy, Abby and Taylor will be there. You deserve the biggest kitchen ever!! James, we hope you sail the Atlantic as safe as possible. We hope you sail the world and live on your kill cord name. We hope you can name a yacht “Kill Cord”! All I know is… we will be back… and y'all cannot forget us! We need Ellie and James as our friends on vacation, and we need Ellie and James as family. We love you both <3 We will always think of you both as part of our family, and we hope yall remember us like we remember y'all.

Fit Right In
James and Ellie We can’t thank you enough for an incredible week! With both of your guidance we were able to find the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. Being in close quarters with people you have just met can be challenging, but you both fit right in with our group and definitely enhanced the enjoyment of our trip. Ellie, thank you so much for sharing your culinary skills with us, it was some of the best meals we have ever had on a trip! James, thank you for keeping us in line and making sure we were able to see all of our wish list. When we make our way back, we will definitely be looking you up, and you are both welcome in New Orleans anytime!

Magical
James and Ellie We feel truly blessed to have spent the week in paradise! Thank you both for your incredible hospitality! Your professionalism and care was so appreciated, and made this a trip we will all cherish! We wish you both success, happiness and blessings in all you do! Thank you again for making our trip magical!!

Amazing Hosts!
I love learning new things during our travels; “flexi travel” and “foot prisons” are my two new terms! James and Ellie, you are amazing hosts and made us feel so welcome. The food, the cocktails, and all your efforts to make the journey fun for us were way above our expectations! Hope to see you again, all the best!

The Best!
James and Ellie - thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness. Everything was amazing and you always made us feel welcome and at home. We hope to see you on Tedavi again! You guys are the best :)

Incredibly Enjoyable
James and Ellie- thank you for making our week so incredibly enjoyable! Tedavi is beautiful and you are wonderful hosts! Best wishes in all that life has in store for you … sail safely!!

Relaxing and Fun Week
James and Ellie - what a wonderful relaxing and fun week! Thank you for the incredible food, drinks and hospitality. You two are the best! Best wishes to you both and continue living your best lives!

Kids/Guest Reviews
"Ellie and James - thank you for this awesome trip! I wish we could stay longer but we can’t. Ellie your food was so yummy, and James your jokes were super funny. This was a great experience!” - John, 12yo “Dear Jimmy James and Ellie, this trip was so cool and super awesome! You guys did sooo good preparing and making things and being there for us. It was a super fun trip and thank you guys so much! Ps your jokes were super funny and your cooking is amazing Ellie!!” Gigi, 12yo

Thank You For A Fabulous Sailing Trip
"James and Ellie - thank you for a great time on Tedavi and for all the extra care you provided! Ellie, we hope you become a "Swoop" Queen when you play again. Thanks again!" "James and Ellie, thank you for a lovely trip! Ellie you are an amazing chef, conversationalist and Swoop player :) glad you joined us in playing! We had a great time aboard Tedavi. " "James and Ellie - thank you for a fabulous sailing trip and for taking us to some awesome spots we hadn't been to before! Ellie - we loved ALL the food - you are very gifted!

BEST Vacation
Ellie and James - we cannot say thank you enough for making this trip the BEST vacation we have ever had! Thank you for taking such great care of us and putting pride in your jobs! We are so grateful you all were picked to be our crew. We are truest going to miss you all so much and hope we can reconnect in the future! May God bless you all in everything you do!”

A Lifetime Trip
James and Ellie, thank you so much for making our vacation amazing! It was a once in a lifetime trip that was enhanced by both of you. You showed us incredible things and everyone is going home a few pounds heavier because of the outstanding food! You two are amazing spirits and we wish you the best of luck in all that you do in the future! Ps. thanks for putting up with us haha!

So Blessed!
Thank you Ellie and James for a beautiful trip, beautiful people. We were so blessed. Loved every day and every minute - a lifetime trip! Love you both! "Wooooo!

Terrific Week
Thank you so much for a terrific week! James did such a nice job navigating some challenging weather. And Ellie - your cooking and baking was out of this world! Such a special experience for some of our favourite family friends. Thanks for all you did for us!

Most Fantastic Trip
The most fantastic trip ever! You absolutely exceeded our expectations! We loved the fun vibes, laid back atmosphere and the laughs. James - your expert captain skills were very much appreciated in our 30 knot winds. Ellie - the Ellie belly is a real thing :) The food was amazing! We hope to be back and wish the best to you both always."

Planning Our Next Trip Already!
Thank you for a tremendous week. Great food, sailing and company. As this was our first trip we were very excited and wished for a wonderful experience - you two made our trip wonderful!!! - your attention to detail was outstanding - planning our next trip already! Until we see you again.

Our Appreciation To Both Of You
This was our first charter vacation. You truly made this a memorable and beautiful time. The boat was always well tended and the attention to small details was very much appreciated. The culinary delights were out of this world. Your meals were appreciated for breakfast-lunch-appetisers-dinner and dessert! This was a beautiful experience and we owe our appreciation to both of you.

The Spirit and Fun Onboard was Amazing
Thank you for such a great time. A couple of rainy days and we still had a blast. Thank you both for singing with us in our own music concert. From the culinary delights to always finding the best spots, the vibe was amazing! I've definitely gained the "Tedavi 20" and I don't regret it at all! The spirit and fun you bring to your work is amazing! Can't wait to come back!"

Absolutely Amazing
James and Ellie, this trip has been absolutely amazing. It has been apparent that every detail had been considered, and paired well with our interests. Of course, the details matter, but you two brought them to life. The culinary genius and sights/views surpassed anything I could have imagined. Thank you as well for being yourselves. For the past week it felt like you were part of this family, making us laugh the whole time. You two have been really genuine and it was great! Hope to see and hear from you two soon!

Such Ease and Grace
How is it possible that each day is better than the previous? Each meal better than the last? Every moment perfect and memorable? Because Ellie and James make it that way. Doing so with such ease and grace, I'm sure that living aboard with people you don't know for a week has to be overwhelming and challenging, but these guys have the love, joy and passion for hospitality. In short they become like family. We will miss them and hope to return. This was a simply sublime week in the BVIs, our first time, and we can't imagine not doing it again, and we also can't imagine going with another crew on a different boat. Thank you guys for caring for us, feeding us, and showing us your slice of heaven. All the best! Richard

Will Never Forget The Memories
Thank you!! This was in fact the best vacation I've ever been on! I've definitely grown a lot in the last week and I owe it to you both. The many laughs, meals, snorkels have been grand. I look forward to our future together and I wish to be as happy as you one day. Again with pleasure, bruvs. Ellie and James, Thank you both for a fabulous vacation! We couldn't have asked for a better duo to spend the last week with. I will never forget the memories made during this time - from Willy T's to painkillers at Soggy Dollar. Please feel free to come visit us in the future! With love,

Amazing Time
Amazing time with Captain James and Chef Ellie! We appreciate how well we were treated! See you in Greece?!

Detail and Grace
Three Roberts and an Audrey can't express enough thanks to both of you for a WONDERFUL vacation. Expert piloting and exquisite food only start to describe the attention to detail and grace which you brought us this week. You both have a berth in our home if you ever make it to New York!

Guest Review to Broker
I wanted to reach out and just say how much we enjoyed having Finlay and Rose as our captain and chef. I cannot say enough about the dynamic and positive, fun atmosphere they created for us. the food was amazing and the trip was an absolute blast. They really enjoy what they do and it shows. I would highly recommend them to anyone and would request that they be our crew on ouyr next BVI adventure.

Time Spent Planning The Best Week Ever!
Thank you so much for such an amazing trip! Thank you so much for all the time you have spent planning the best week ever (again!). The food was always amazing and I can't wait to come back and spend another week with you!!! Next time I think we need to put a limit on the magical elixers. I couldn't think of a better crew for my first time in the BVI's and I can't wait to come again.

You've Done It Again!
You have done it again. Another perfect week. We love our time with you guys and look forward to coming aboard again and again! You guys are the absolute best and are now grateful to call you friends

AMAZING
Thanks you for the best rip ever. Period. First off, the food YUMMMMM!! I'm sorry I didn't beat my pancake eating record again. Thank you for going out of your way to make this week as magical as it could be. The snorkeling was AMAZING. As my first time ever going to the BVI's it sure was the best it could ever be. the sailing was so much fun because we could just relax and like an hour later we were in the most calm and beautiful places. Also, the sea scooters were the most fun things I have done. I could not stop playing. Your new boat is amazing, the layout is different but we love it. thank you too for going out of you way to make the scuba dives happen and getting all of us set up.

Priceless!
All the planning and hours, days, weeks and months of your sweat that goes into making one week for us perfect will never go unnoticed by our family. Being with the two of you is icing on the cake! The food, the experience and the ability for our family to enjoy one another is priceless. Our family only has a few more vacation weeks until our girls go to college. there is a reason we wanted to be with you again! We are forever grateful to you!

Best Crew In The BVI!
Thank you so much for this incredible trip. Thank you for all the time spent making this the greatest trip ever, AGAIN! Y'all are the best. The food was AMAZING and the sailing was OUTSTANDING. Best crew in the BVI!

You both created an unbelievable experience. All around amazing!
You both created an unbelievable experience. Rebecca’s food was incredible, somehow both, fresh, tasty and delicious and just what we all wanted. Heiko made a fabulous cocktails and also knew all the best snorkel spots around. All around amazing!

Very memorable experience!
You extensive knowledge of the reef was truly appreciated - thank you for sharing with us all. 5 starts - would eat here again. Very memorable experience!

Thank you for an awesome family experience and best birthday!
Thank you for an awesome family experience and birthday! It was fun being apart of the first charter on the beautiful Tedavi! Fantastic food from Rebecca and outstanding snorkeling - Heiko took us to all his secret spots! Thank you for all the special memories! All the best!

Such a magical experience for us, you thought of everything!
Rebecca and Heiko deserve a vacation! You created such a magical experience for us, you thought of everything. I hope our paths cross again on another adventure. Thank you for an awesome USVI experience, could not ask for a better Chef and Captain - you are both wonderful! Best of luck in 2023.

Thank you for such a magical trip!
Thank you for a magical trip! I cannot imagine sailing with again without the two of you! You knew what we wanted and needed before we did! I truly appreciate both your preparation and execution of a seamless experience! Being in such capable hands made this the most relaxing, carefree trip of my life. I truly hope that this is the first of many voyages with you! Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2023.

Five stars food and sailing!
Five stars food and sailing! Amazing trip and experience - Can’t thank you enough for your excellent service and focus on all of us during out trip. You are highly experienced and great at anticipating our needs - exceeding expectations. Thank you!

One of the best weeks of my life!
Magical is the word that comes to mind when I think about our week. It was truly magical. You took care of everything and my experience was amazing. Thank you, thank you for making our week one of the best weeks of my life!

Perfect charter - You are both so kind to accommodate our every request!
Your hospitality is so appreciated. We enjoyed getting to know you and to hear your life stories. We have been in awe of your ability and expertise in the kitchen, at the helm, and all over the sailboat and ashore. One image I will never forget is Rebecca in warrior pose, positioned to nab a mooring ball. You are both so kind to accommodate our every request and handle our foibles with grace. As you conclude your maiden voyage on Tedavi, we wish you a 2023 on this gorgeous boat, a year ahead filled with discovery, adventure, good health, safe travels, deep dives into each other eyes. Thank you!

AWESOME trip! The food made this trip fantastic!
AWESOME trip! Heiko was very patient with all the questions about sailing, diving and the reef. I enjoyed you sharing your knowledge and I also enjoyed eating all of the fantastic meals Rebecca made. Food can make or break a vacation for sure. This food made this trip for sure. Thanks for making this family trip of ours so fun, tasty and special.

What an amazing trip!
We didn't quite know what to expect and both of you exceeded our wildest dreams about a boat trip vacation! From the amazing breakfasts to desserts.. the meals were outstanding. You really need to assemble a "Rebecca Cook Book. The daytime adventures with Heiko were always memorable. He was always so patient and anticipated everything we all needed. We can't thank you enough for making this an amazing family vacation!

Unbelievable!
Heiko and Rebecca were unbelievable! From the first moment we stepped on board we felt 100% comfortable and relaxed. The accommodations were perfect and immaculate (The entire trip!) The food and drinks were exactly what you would want to eat on a tropical vacation. Heiko and Rebecca knew exactly what we wanted before we knew what we wanted. Heiko made us so comfortable in the ocean and gave us a five star snorkeling experience (MULTIPLE TIMES) Rebecca's food was INSANELY delicious and was perfectly complimented with heinous cocktails/desserts. We will truly remember this vacation forever. THANK YOU!

The Best Vacation We have Ever Gone On!
As the father and planner of our family vacations, it is always difficult to plan a trip that all four kids will love. We have been all over North America together and my wife and kids all say that THIS was the best vacation we have gone on. On this trip we got to experience the Virgin Islands. This is experience was because of Heiko and Rebecca. My kids think that Heiko is a super hero. He took us to places in the ocean that were truly amazing. He taught us how to hold our breath for 1.5 minutes and free dive to 25 feet. He even found our lost phone at the bottom of the ocean. He is a real life Aquaman! In all of our vacations we have never had such awesome eating experience and that was because of Rebecca! Every meal, every snack, every dessert were truly delicious. The whole family is asking if we can do this trip again but only if we can do it with Rebecca and Heiko! They really made this trip truly special. We all now consider them friends and we WILL see them again.

Five Stars!
To say Rebecca and Heiko exceeded expectations is an understatement. A nice boat is nice boat but the crew makes it special. These two are fantastic! They made our family vacation so special from the 50th anniversary banner, cups and welcome champagne to the wonderful meals and snorkel trips. We would do this trip with this crew all over again!

The Best Crew To Have On A Boat!
Heiko and Rebecca are the best crew to have on a boat. Heiko was basically Aquaman and found all the sea creatures for us to see! Rebecca was the most amazing chef, I looked forward to every meal the entire trip! The entire trip was amazing from start to finish!

WOW!
This has been hands down our best family vacation! From day 1 to day 7 there was so much to see and so much fun had by all. It was amazing to have such a great duo Heiko and Rebecca! Rebecca had the most amazing meals planned for breakfast, lunch, dinner and appetizers. to make all the member of our family happy with food, is one GREAT accomplishment! Heiko thank you for all your help (and patience) with our crew. All the pointers on breathing techniques given were so helpful. You were the BEST dive master. All the things we got to see and learn about during our scuba and snorkel dive are unforgettable. With a family of 6 it is rare that we all agree but without a question this will forever be our FAMILY'S BEST VACATION EVER (until next year and we see you guys again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this such a memorable bonding family vacation for us.

Attention To Detail Is Second To None!
We had a wonderful time this week and you both played a role in the experience. The information you shared along the journey added a special touch. All of the food was amazing!! Your thoughtfulness and attention is second to none!

What A Fabulous Vacation!
The attention to detail was impressive. Placemat changes; shampoo and conditioner bottle placement; bed making perfection; everything was thought of! Our our hosts were incredibly generous with amazing food and fabulous wines.

We Will Never Forget This Trip!
Heiko & Rebecca, Thank you! You provided new memories for all of us that we will never forget. Every snorkel trip provided even more underwater treasures. The food tailored to my family was "lights out" fantastic!! The snacks-dream for all of my active people. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Everything was so personalized and special. We cannot say thank you enough from our family to yours. You two make an amazing team and work so hard to provide a fantastic experience for us! We will never forget this trip.