Our cruise was in March 2004 (why this matters to you)

Our onboard expert was Kim Kavin

The boat’s base rate was $44,900 for eight guests, or about $7,000 per person with 25-percent expenses included.

Our host was the yacht’s owner, who organized the trip through independent broker Shannon Webster of Shannon Webster charters (she is married to Capt. Dan Webster). (why this matters to you)

Charter brokers who cruised with us: Shannon Webster, Rikki Davis of Rikki Davis Charters, Tom Collins of Tom Collins Worldwide Charters, Missy Johnston of Northop & Johnson, and Sue Flammia of The Sacks Group (why this matters to you)