We had a great time aboard the boat. Andy, the captain, was very easy to talk to and could tell us... read more
We had a great time aboard the boat. Andy, the captain, was very easy to talk to and could tell us... read more
The boat trip with gourmet sailing was amazing!! The crew made sure they did everything for us to... read more
We ended our already amazing holiday in New Zealand with a 3 day trip on Simply Wild with Gourmet Sailing. We could not have asked for a better experience! We had a few email exchanges with Milo to plan the trip and choose activities that would make our time sailing personal (every excursion is customized). Kimberly arranged to meet us at the Nelson airport (where we dropped our rental car), and then drove us to the beach to board the yacht--a beautiful spacious boat with large cabins complete with a bathroom (including shower) in each. We were in the most capable of hands with our captain, Claire and stewardess, Kimberly. We spent each evening in a different quiet anchorage in the Abel Tasman Park. The meals were outstanding and the service impeccable (and the sights and sounds pretty special, too!). Our days were filled with kayaking, hiking, sailing and even a private gourmet lunch on the beach! Claire and Kimberly are really knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the park, and had lots of tips about places to hike when we went ashore to the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. We were lucky enough to see blue penguins, a large pod of dolphins, seals, goats (on the Track) and lots and lots of different birds. After a lovely long sail across the bay on our third day, Kimberly took us back to the airport (after a quick stop to say goodbye to Milo as well as a stop at the local market for Tim Tams!) where she waited with us to be sure we were indeed checked in for our flight. Thank you to Milo, Kimberly, Claire and Angela for making us feel so very special and like family all at once...it was an absolutely brilliant way to end our trip!
Thank you for the review Karen. We promised you would be the most relaxed people on your flight home, and we are glad to hear you felt your cruise with Gourmet Sailing was so worthwhile.
Amazing evening harbour cruise in Nelson. We felt truely spoilt, thank u to Milo and crew. We will be recommending you, it was absolute bliss!
We had a lot of fun organising your cruise, and it was great getting to know you folks. Thank you for the review. We look forward to hearing more about your adventure!
Milo and his team really go above and beyond to make sure you have an outstanding experience. It's hard to imagine how they could outshine the beautiful part of the world they work in, but they seem to manage it. A lovely boat, fabulous food and really world class service made for an amazing day we will never forget. Thank you Brian, Hilary, Annabel and of course Milo for showing us Abel Tasman and making us (and our one year old son) feel so very special. We'll be back
Ruth, thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you all enjoyed your trip. It was great meeting you, and we look forward to seeing you again.
These guys are consummate professionals who offer an experience that is second to none. I was fortunate enough to enjoy the "works do" to beat all works do's, courtesy of my wife's business. Thirty of us spent a full day being hosted by Milo and his crew cruising Tasman Bay and the Abel Tasman National Park. Despite having sailed my own boat from the UK to NZ I was deeply impressed and even humbled by the understated level of experience and competence of these guys. Never mind their competence as sailors (two of the hostesses, still in their early 20's have sailed the Southern Ocean and circumnavigated the globe aboard small yachts), but many top class restaurants could also learn a lot from these guys: The food was superb and served in an extremely slick and unobtrusive manner. To be served the standard of food we enjoyed was impressive in any environment but to have it taken to the beach in a small dinghy and then served in such style was quite simply brilliant. Thank you Milo and your crew for an unforgettable day. I can't recommend you highly enough.
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip. Our crew loves to hear how they did. It was a typical gorgeous day in the Abel Tasman National Park, and It was a privilege to share it with people who really appreciate it.
We held our Xmas function on Simply Wild. We couldn't believe the value for money. We were served an amazing 4 course meal whilst spending a wonderful 4 hours cruising around Nelson harbour. Two thumbs up.
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your staff function, and particularly that you felt it was such a good value for money. Thank you for the feedback, we use these for our crew debriefs to ensure we deliver unparalleled service and exceptional cuisine.
Recently two girlfriends and I went out with Milo & Kathryn on a Gourmet Sailing tour to Peppers Lodge in the Abel Tasmin National Park. It was a rough, cold, windy day ... nothing like the promotional photos. Didn't have high expectations to begin with and felt a little sad about the weather. Milo & Kathryn quickly compensated showing us a brilliant time and making us feel so special. There was a magical dinghy tour down a river and so much beautiful food and luscious wine & then the sun came out. Must say in the end was very happy we'd had the contrast of rough seas and then smooth sailing as it made it an absolute luxury adventure. Would highly recommend the sailing tour and look forward to the day I can head back to NZ and do it all again.
Thank you for your review, Sally. As the sunniest part of New Zealand we do need the occasional spell of rain, but we were truly inspired how the three of you made the most of it. We look forward to sailing with you again!