I was crewing on a 40' sailboat with the boat's owner. We had just sailed direct from Florida to…read morePuerto Rico, which took eight days. The owner wanted to get a slip for a day to fix damage the boat had incurred from a storm we went through. We motored into Puerto Del Rey on December 20, 2025 and stopped at the fuel dock to request a boat slip. We were confident we would get one since there were many open slips we saw while motoring into the marina. After about an hour, the office replied back that there were no available slips and we would have to leave. This is where things went "off the rails." My job as crew was finished, and I had to catch a plane. I got off the boat, but I was told I would have to pay. Pay for what? The boat owner who sat taking up space at the gas dock didn't even have to pay for that time. All I was going to do was walk up to the street and get an Uber to the airport. Nope. The marina sent someone to escort me to the office. As much as I protested, they refused to let me go. I was being held against my will until I paid $139.37. There were no products I purchased and there were no services rendered to me. They wanted me to get in a golf cart for a ride to the office and I even refused that. This marina is excessively expensive. Anyone who stays there knows this. I actually had been there twice before and found their boat slips expensive; although boat owners paid the fee - not me. However, what they did goes beyond "expensive." I bought nothing and received no services. I didn't even use their restroom, but they charged me $139.37 to walk under my own power to the street. Go here at your own peril.

If I could afford to buy a boat, I'd put it at Puerto del Rey. This is my favorite Marina. It's…read morelots of fun. Everyone I know who has a boat here is very nice. My father in law used to here a boat here and everyone was nice, even the staff. You don't have to have a boat to enjoy the Marina. There are some boat charter and excursions that operate from here and there are good places to eat. One of them is La Cueva Del Mar which is excellent.

Sailing with Captain Tony is wonderful! He's a great host, his boat is beautiful and plenty big to…read moreaccommodate our group of five (or more). He's easy to get along with, fun and we had a blast sailing with him. It was like sailing with an old friend. Would charter with him again in a heartbeat.

From the owner: Catering to clients seeking an intimate and unique mixed group or private sailing adventure for up…read moreto 6 passengers, we offer world-class sailing yachts, experienced local captains, decades of experience and 5-star service to ensure that your charter is truly memorable. For private parties you can have it your way. Appointment Only. Open 7 days a week. Call for reservations. Charters Feature: Sunset Cruises, Day Sails, Overnight Cruises to Culebra, Milestone Celebrations, Marriage Proposals, Family Adventures

This has the opportunity to be a lot more. There were a few things that happened that really…read moreimpacted our experience with EGB. I wouldn't do it again. You still may have a great time. It is a fairly priced experience that includes good food, drinks, and is ultimately a great day not at the office. The positives are all over the reviews. My picture is from the charter even. Let's talk about what happened to detract from our experience. Captain Dan drank openly and had at least two Medalla cans of beers on the way back into port. This is unacceptable on a paid charter. Really big deal. I'm not sure what the laws are on this but my pilot, Cab driver, bus driver, doctor, and anyone else responsible for the well being of others can wait to drink after hours. Captain Dan started the charter with a quick argument with Charlie. He used the explicit and profane language quite loudly without apologies. The first stop was supposed to be 150 minutes but was only 70 minutes including the meal; so no beach time. The whole charter ended at 3:30 which was an hour short. The snorkel mask had a poor seal which allowed water into the mask. No legit snorkel vests also. The stops were really choppy. This was not snorkeling for a beginner. I can't imagine anyone doing these stops with no experience. There were strong currents near big rocks. The ladder on back was challenging with as much bobbing as the ship did on stop 2. I can imagine older folks having a really hard time. He can't control water but can pick stops accordingly. The commentary was really poor. We learned about the boat, his business plans, and his thoughts on politicians. Information on sailing, the ecology, the reef, or even the history of Puerto Rico wasn't there. I can't tell you the name of the islands, boats, currents, or anything like that. No sailing chart was shown. I can tell that Four Seasons and Disney are interested in investing in the West coast and some things about the US Treasury. The bathroom sink has not worked since at least a month. He made an announcement about it. I was able to glean this from a few TripAdvisor references. So food prep and guest hand washing happens in the same sink. Get the folks some hand sanitizer. They do a great job on prepping for motion sickness because it will be a ride against the currents with some choppy waters. I'm surprised I didn't get it. I had a good time because I was on vacation and on a boat with great weather. Charlie was great, too. The marina was amazing and there was even a shower facility. I wouldn't go back, though.

I had the most amazing time with Captain Dan and Ingrid. We got to the boat earlier than our…read morescheduled time (thanks to a driver they recommended), and they were kind enough to let our adventure start early. We stopped to admire a ship that is going to be used in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie before heading out to the open water. Ingrid and Dan were more than accommodating. They even let a few who wanted to sail the boat take the helm. One was a born natural. We got to our main snorkel site where we were told we would have about 1.5 - 2 hours to enjoy the water before lunch would be ready. For those of us who had not snorkeled before, he took his time to explain how to put on the mask and how to use the snorkel. He made sure we were all outfitted with the appropriate size flippers as well. He made sure we all had swim buddies and told us what kind of sea life we'd see in the area. The lunch they provided was amazing and plentiful. (I LOVED the mango salsa). Drinks were plenty (water, soda, beer, and RUM PUNCH!) Ingrid also brought out some fruits and banana bread for snacks later in the day. We were given the option of what we'd like to do next, more sailing or more snorkeling. We ended up on a little sand island with even more clear water. The day just kept getting better and better. When we got back to the marina, Ingrid called our driver to pick us up, and provided us a key to the shower to get rinsed off. All 6 of us girls had a great time. I look forward to going back to Puerto Rico and taking on a new adventure. This is much more exciting and relaxing than one of those over priced catamaran tour boats.

Just wrapped up 8 days in the USVI. I've chartered from three other companies in various locations…read moreand I must say that I was impressed with CYOA. The booking agent Sarah was fantastic. Incredibly responsive. Booking system worked well. Online briefings were great. Loved that I could look back and review the material at any time. Office staff was helpful. Kyle ensured we had everything we needed and Rupert went out of his way to give an outstanding chart briefing. I would rent from CYOA again without hesitation.

Great Charter outfit on St. Thomas Island in the US Virgin Islands. No passport needed and big jet…read moreaccessible, I nevertheless recommend you a) bring a passport and b) fly to Puerto Rico and hop to St. Thomas on a Cape Air Cessna. CYOA has nice people and an interesting variety of boats. They manage owner's yachts and do not require them (like some big names in the business) to be uniform. So, you might select a large Fontaine-Pajot catamaran, or a sleek Jeanneau with teak decks and a blue hull, or a luxurious Hunter with upgraded electronics. There is real variety here. Now, if only I had the time and money to sail them all... :) Iguanas hang out on the docks near the marina restaurant. They look really cute and are happy to pose for pictures. Just don't feed them people food!