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Great carefree experience.

We had a great time aboard the boat. Andy, the captain, was very easy to talk to and could tell us... read more

Reviewed 23 February 2024
rasziraszi
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Vlissingen, The Netherlands
Had an amazing trip!!

The boat trip with gourmet sailing was amazing!! The crew made sure they did everything for us to... read more

Reviewed 23 February 2024
myrthekwast
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Vancouver, Canada
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Reviewed 21 January 2014 via mobile

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!

4  Thank melnz15
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Milo C, Owner at Gourmet Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 1 March 2014

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!

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Reviewed 21 January 2014

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

Date of experience: December 2013
5  Thank 470ruthc
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Milo C, Owner at Gourmet Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 1 March 2014

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.

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Reviewed 9 January 2014

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.

Date of experience: December 2013
5  Thank Chris R
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Milo C, Owner at Gourmet Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 1 March 2014

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.

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Reviewed 17 December 2013

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.

Date of experience: December 2013
5  Thank Andrew P
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Milo C, Owner at Gourmet Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 23 December 2013

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.

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Reviewed 11 December 2013

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.

Date of experience: December 2013
4  Thank Sally R
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Milo C, Owner at Gourmet Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 23 December 2013

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!

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