Exciting News!!

Hello again everyone!

This week we have some great news to share with you:

New Horizons was voted (by the readers of the VI Daily News) the BEST CHARTER BOAT/DAYSAIL CREW in the U.S. Virgin Islands for the year 2011

The New Horizons & Breakaway Family is extremely excited about this award and we look forward to continued success and provision of great service!

Best of the VI 2011 Photo Op -
A few members of the New Horizons & Breakaway Charters family:
Back - L to R: Bill (Crew), Steve (Captain), Justin (Captain) & Jeff (Crew)
Front - L to R: Holly (Owner), Rita (Office & Reservationist/Phones),

Terri (Office & Reservationist/Phones), Carol (Reservationist/Phones), Jodi (Concierge), Tim (Owner) & John (Crew)

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What our Guests had to Say...

Here's what a few of our guests had to say about our:

SNORKEL ADVENTURE (New Horizons) -

We have done this trip over the last four years, and each year I book again as the trip is just a wonderful way to be on the water and relax. The sail boat is large in size which I like (I've done the small sailboats and they make me nervous on rough waters). The trip is just what I need to unwind from winter in Maine. The crew is excellent, they take you all around St. John's for great snorkeling. The lunch on board the ship is one of the best that we have had, plenty to go around. We also enjoy the "nooners" a special drink after lunch. Just wonderful...give this trip a try. ~ WinterWonderland from Portland, Maine

We had a great time on our day sail (02/06/2011). Captain Marcus and crewmember/chef Bill were great hosts. The food and drinks were excellent, and we made two snorkeling stops during the day. Money well spent and would recommend this excursion to any visiting St. Thomas. ~ ACRRBishop

Great weather, great snorkeling, great food, and excellent service. We went on a snorkeling tour to St. John. Time flew and we didn't notice. Definitely one the best times we had on the islands. And for an unbeatable price at $80/person, breakfast and lunch included! ~ Mezerimay

BVI EXCURSION (New Horizons 2, Breakaway or Breakaway 2) -

Wanted to let you know what an outstanding job our captain and crew did on our all day sail to the BVI on Breakaway this past Sunday, January 2nd. Our captain was John and our crew were Tory and Jenny. We really enjoyed our day and will recommend the trip to all our friends!! They were all very professional and fun and made it a wonderful memory. ~ Lisalovestotravel_11 from Birmingham, Alabama

We spent a wonderful day cruising the Virgin Islands on the "Breakaway", under the control of Captain John and First Mate Tory. We visited Virgin Gorda and the "Baths", motored over to an island owned by Pusser's Rum for a casual lunch, and then checked out a spectacular nearby reef via mask, fins and snorkel. Saw lots of beautiful fish and fan coral swaying to the ebb and flow of the beautiful blue water. Heading back to St. Thomas, we stopped off at the Soggy Dollar bar for a Painkiller (required a short swim from the boat to the beach to the bar, and back, not easy to do after the cocktail), followed by more fruity rum drinks on the boat on the return trip to our home port. Captain John cranked up his Ipod and had everyone rockin and singing on the way back. Great fun! We heartily recommend this trip with this captain and crew, it was a blast. ~ TJRocks1 from Charlottesville, Virginia

We were on St. Thomas and St. John for a week. This was our only attraction and it was so much fun. Totally worth the price. It was an all day event 7:15 to 4:40. We snorkeled all week but the snorkeling off of this boat was by far the best of the trip. It was fun to see the Baths and snorkel and lunch and White Bay.... It was even windy and white caps and we still had a great time. We had Marcus and Jenny as guides and they were very nice and professional. Fun day. ~ tudney from Park City, Utah

Paradise Jam - Old Dominion University Group

We were really excited to have the family and friends of the 2010 PARADISE JAM Men's Tourament winners (Old Dominion University) out with us while they were here in St. Thomas.

They owned the boat for the day while doing our Snorkel Adventure on New Horizons, and they loved it so much that they sent us some pictures (see below).



To the Old Dominion Family:

Come back anytime! We loved having you!

A Typical Day with New Horizons 2, Breakaway or Breakaway 2

The moment you step onboard, you’ll receive ‘first class’ treatment and comfort. The Captain and crew take special interest in making this luxury yacht yours for the day!  As a starter, a continental breakfast of muffins and juices is served!

1st Stop - Virgin Gorda (while the guests are transported to The Baths by taxi, the captain clears the vessel and all guests through B.V.I. Customs)

2nd Stop - The World Famous “Baths” (after a guided tour from the fun and friendly crew, explore and enjoy a refreshing swim)

                                      

3rd Stop - Snorkel at Diamond Reef, where the story is told of a 10-carat diamond ring that is yet to be found.  (You might get lucky!)

4th Stop - Lunch at the Fabulous “Pusser’s Restaurant” on Marina Cay

5th Stop - The Famous “Soggy Dollar Bar” on White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, where they have no docks, so their motto is, “Jump in and get your dollars soggy, and spend them at the Soggy Dollar Bar.”

Next we start our journey back to the U.S. Virgin Islands, where you are served a tasty shrimp cocktail and the drink of your choice.

The trip includes:
Continental Breakfast
Fresh Fruit (after snorkeling)
Shrimp Cocktail
PREMIUM OPEN BAR!

Snorkel Equipment is provided

A Typical Day with New Horizons

After boarding this luxurious 65’ Sloop, we set sail to the National Park in St. John for the first snorkel stop.
A Continental breakfast of a variety of muffins is served as we sail over, along with various juices.

1st Stop - The National Park, it offers amazingly clear and UNCROWDED waters, hundreds of colorful fish and spectacular reefs. This spot presents great opportunities to see angelfish and sergeant majors, as well as the splendid elkhorn and fan coral.  Snorkel equipment and instructions are provided for FREE! Here you also get a chance to see the famous barracuda 'Barry'.

After snorkeling, the chef will present you with a Hot Italian Gourmet Lunch accompanied by tropical blended drinks.  New Horizons also provides an OPEN PREMIUM BAR!  For non-meat lovers, a vegetarian menu is available.  After lunch, we hoist anchor and make our way to the second stop.

2nd Stop - An uninhabited island (something like Gilligan’s Island).  Another chance to snorkel the Coral Reef.

Then, it's a leisurely downwind sail back to the dock by 4:00pm.