Captain Kenny and Captain Monica were amazing hosts. They embraced their role as hosts, guides, and captains with as much gusto as they did the maintenance of their boat. Their boat is a project of love and pride, it's well maintained and stocked So when you step into their home, you feel like you are a family friend there to stay for a few days.
Captain Monica took great care to follow any dietary needs. Both took turns making meals and the food was excellent, healthy, and fresh!
Experience, oh what can I say?! I loved our check in, we met at a pub and dropped our things into a dinghy. The tour and explanation was very important for anyone new to overnighting on a boat, so pay attention 😉. We had fresh fruit while the captains took us to a quiet cove for overnight anchorage. Sleeping overnight with nothing but stars as lights is amazing, especially when you realize you're still so close to civilization.
If you want a raucous time, tell them and they'll help prepare game nights, music and beach bars. If you're looking for a retreat, they can bring you to some wonderfully calm locations. For dad and I, this trip was a perfect blend of calm, boat stories, and bonding. Captain Monica and Captain Kenny, joined us in our bonding and also balanced out the time they gave us alone.
They are caring, considerate, welcoming, kind and prepared hosts. If you are ready for a different experience when you travel to the keys, then try a few nights with them. As a liveaboard myself, I can attest that this is truly a preview into the real liveaboard experience.
We'll be back for another stay!