More Specifications
Flag:
British Virgin Islands
Homeport:
BVI
Yacht Permit:
1
Yacht License:
1
Yacht Mca:
1
Yacht Insurance:
MHG Insurance
Water Sports
Dinghy Size:
ZAR 490
Kayaks 2 Pax:
Yes
Dinghy Hp:
90
Floating Mats:
Yes
Dinghy Pax:
9
Swim Platform:
Yes
Beach Games:
Yes
Kneeboard:
No
Snorkel Gear:
Yes
Underwater Camera:
No
Underwater Video:
No
Wake Board:
Yes
Paddleboard:
Yes
Seabob:
Yes
Sea Scooter:
Yes
Crew
Captain Syl
Syl’s journey began on the shores of the Northumberland Strait, along Canada’s Atlantic Coast, where life revolves around the sea. From an early age, he was immersed in sailing, spending nine years at his local sailing school. While racing dinghies was a thrill, what he loved most was simply being out on the water. The salty Atlantic air has always stirred something deep within him—sailing feels like second nature, awakening a sixth sense.
After an entrepreneurial career and seeing his sons off to college, Syl decided it was time to chart a new course. He pursued his passion, earning his Captain RYA Yachtmaster Certification along with all the necessary qualifications to become a professional yacht captain. Since then, he’s never looked back.
Known for his kind and generous spirit, Syl is a calm, confident, and respectful captain who loves engaging with his guests. He collaborates closely with charter guests to design custom itineraries, whether that’s sailing to a secluded beach or exploring must-see island destinations. With Syl, you’re part of the itinerary decisions—simply choose the direction, and he’ll ensure every moment is unforgettable, creating lifelong memories while sailing in the moment.
Chef Helen
Born and raised near Los Angeles in a family with a rich culinary heritage, Helen started cooking in her grandmother's kitchen at a very young age. She learned about butchery, organic gardening, and American Southwest ancestral cooking.
Family vacations consisted of camping, boating, and deep-sea fishing in Baja California, where she would catch and prepare fresh seafood for large groups of family and friends.
Helen graduated from Le Cordon Bleu French Cooking School in 2007 and continued to fine-tune her craft as a chef at Passages Malibu Addiction Treatment Center and as a chef for top NFL players at their training institute in Irvine, CA. She has prepared food for many high-profile clients and for the most discriminating palates in private estates, corporations, and clubs.
She was the Executive Chef at the Los Angeles International Airport Private Lounges, overseeing the Delta Club, Virgin Atlantic First Class, and the award-winning ("Skytrax Lounge of the Year") Star Alliance Lounge. She also served as Executive Chef at the American Express Centurion Lounge at Miami International Airport, where she worked alongside celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein.
Helen eventually combined her passions for cooking and being at sea by working as a professional yacht chef. She has worked on many yachts, cooking in various parts of the world, inspired by the adventure, the guests, the locale, and unique culinary finds. She loves what she does, and it shows.
** GYRFALCON has their own preference sheet. Please request from CA. **
Reviews
June 2024
We all had the most amazing time and can’t wait to come back with this crew!
Micalann & Brad
June 2024
We had a great time, a lot thanks to you all! Thank you so much!
Lynn & Doug
May 2024
Thank you so much for a wonderful week!! Your attention to detail, excellent service and fantastic activity suggestions made for a relaxing trip! I loved our theme nights. Hope to take another voyage with you all!
Jane & Matt
May 2024
Adam, Mel, & Josh
Thank you so much for making this such a wonderful week! It was truly magical .. the food, the boat and your amazing attention to detail will be unforgettable!
I will miss you all!
Stacy
April 2024
What an incredible experience!!! Thank you so much for so expertly hosting us in this land of paradise. We ate so well, learned so much, and loved every bit of our fantastic voyage!!
Jannie
April 2024
Thank you so much for an Amazing experience! The boat was great but the three of you were SUPERIOR! Your professionalism, kindness, generosity, positivity and knowledge made this adventure exceed all expectations!
Hope our paths meet again.
Tom and Ronda
April 2024
Dear “Gang of Three”
You have provided an exceptional experience… incredible in many ways. The highest levels of professionalism combined with extraordinary hospitality can only be articulated as “Disney-like”. That stated we are most fortunate to have met you….just as your next clients will be!! -Flick
April 2024
To The Honorary Flamingos,
We can’t thank you enough for this wonderful week aboard Gyrfalcon with you. We love the Virgin Islands- this is our 8th visit and third charter- but you made it by far the best one!! Your seamanship skills, local knowledge, professionalism, positive attitude and constant support is unsurpassed.
And the food- Mel you’re a magician! The menu selections, presentations, table decor made each meal a five star event. You all worked together so well as a team making our trip completely stress free, despite some challenging winds. To keep all 10 of us happy and content is a marvel! We hope to see you again!
With Thanks,
Carol & John
April 2024
Thanks so much for making our dream vacation absolutely unforgettable! You all were constantly at our beck and call to fill any of our requests. Adam thanks for letting the flamingos sail the boat. Thanks Mel for finding us inspiration to try to recreate the stupendous meals you served us. And thanks Josh for attending to our every need, especially making your “signature” cocktail. Please come visit us when you’re in the us.
Andrea & Duncan
March 2024
The week was fantastic! In every way. The crew was wonderful— perfect mix of friendly but not inserting themselves too much into our private time. GREAT food— really some of the best ever! Great sports and patience to let us try everything! The destinations were well curated. And the tiny hiccups handled with grace. The tender problem was handled so well we hardly knew of the hard work it took to get a replacement. The pickup and drop off change was handled so well. We felt cared for like kings and queens. We would definitely choose the water taxi and ground taxi services you all provided as they were top notch. I really cannot think of anything we would criticize. We’d love to make the trip again! Kudos to all.
With much gratitude, Laurel with Craig, Steven, Hayley, David, Reed, Kerry Anna , Brandt, Corrie and Sam!!
March 2024
Adam, Mel & Dani
March 14, 2024
What a wonderful week! Thank you so much for showing us such a great time. The service, food, itinerary planning, views, and experience were beyond. We formed life long friendships under your hospitality this week! Hopefully all our paths will cross again. Couldn't have imagined a better trip!
March 2024
Dear Adam, Melissa, and Dani,
Thank you so much for showing us such a lovely time! We enjoyed all of the water sports, white sand beaches, and snorkeling. The food was absolutely amazing, and we really appreciated the presentation and consideration of our different dietary needs. What a relaxing and special trip!
January 2024
Adam, Melissa, & Dani,
What a fantastic week! We love the boat, and we really love the crew. The service was impeccable. Adam is a knowledgeable, skilled, captain who knows some great spots for us to explore. Melissa's food is spectacular, and Dani would whip up some great "bartenders choice" cocktails. Thank you for being so kind and gracious with all of our personalities. We look forward to coming back very soon!
All The Best,
Paul, Melanie, Bethany, Joshua, Mike, and Sharon"
January 2024
Y'all did a fabulous job making this a Christmas trip to remember! Thank you for your patience, knowledge, and care with all of us. Some of us are fun, some are difficult and it changes by the minute. Y'all never let us see any frustration and handled everything with grace. Thank you again for an amazing trip! Wishing y'all the best in 2024!
January 2024
Adam, Mel, Dani-
Thank you for not throwing us overboard! Really though we had an amazing, relaxing, & wonderful time but recognize that it's because of your hard work and professionalism. You make everything seem effortless & we can't thank you enough for this treasured memory.
Until next time,
Andrew & Jennifer"
January 2024
Adam, Mel, and Danika,
Happy New Year! What fabulous people to ring in 2024 with. We had such a fantastic time! Y'all had a challenge to face with all of our family ranges and you delivered meaningful and fun experiences for each and every one! Food, service, itinerary planning.... Each part was seamless and PERFECT! Best wishes to all of you in the coming year.
XO Sheri, Famous, Famous II, & Bree "
December 2023
Adam, Mel, and Danika,
What a wonderful cruise you made for us! The food was spectacular and the views were beyond description! Y'all were so cheerful and ready to do anything we wanted. I think you must be the best crew around!
Thank you so much!
December 2023
To Adam, Mel + Josh -
Oh Wow!! You all outdid yourselves. We had an amazing family vacation. Cannot thank you enough. We've had so much fun this week! Thank you so much for all your hard work, we really enjoyed the food, tubing and snorkeling, you made our dream come true! - Avery ♥️
We had SO much fun this week, BEST vacation I have ever had!! Thank you so much for your hard work! Stella -
December 2023
Adam, Mel, & Danika,
What an incredible experience. Thank you so much for taking such good care of us. This trip is truly once in a lifetime and will never be forgotten. I hope our paths cross again on another beautiful body of water.
Be safe, have fun, take care!
-Brittany "
December 2023
We had so much fun on the boat with yall this week and we could not have had a better time! Thank y'all so much for making this week awesome and giving us the best drinks and food ever! We will always cherish this trip & y'all!
Kaitlynne & Britt"
December 2023
Dear Adam, Mel & Robert,
We had a fabulous time cruising with you all! You all were sooooo attentive to us all. Every day was such a fun adventure. You had us add feel so safe no matter what was happening on your boat. You were all so informative about the islands & what an adventure it was. Truly, your meals were 5 stars. Best of luck to you all in your future adventures. We will always remember our fun adventures with you all. God Bless you.
Joan + Marie + Rich
December 2023
Melissa, Adam, and Robert,
We had a wonderful time with you this week. You all provided excellent service and hospitality. Adam... Amazing that you were able to handle the multitude of issues that can happen on a boat. Robert... your personality and demeanor were so nice to be around. Melissa... Amazing cook and wonderful person.
We will certainly remember our time together.
Doug and Paula
P.S. Adam... marry this girl... she's a keeper!
11/6/2023 Great Friends! Great Time! Great Crew! Diana & Bob
December 2023
Dear Adam, Mel & Robert, 11/6/23
This was an amazing trip for us, bringing lots of relaxation and de-stressing. The food was amazing and the variety of activities on the boat and on the islands kept us busy and the time we spent with good friends will not be forgotten. You all are wonderful hosts, great problem solvers, and are most definitely beyond your years. Wishing you a successful charter season. Thank you!
Bonnie & Steve
December 2023
What an amazing adventure we're here on! You both are fantastic and did everything to make it so. Such fun we had with all your water toys and every dish + bite you brought us too! We felt such confidence in you and knew we were in amazing hands. And your dishes were superb, a fine test[ament] to your putting on you, & still don't know how you manage to create such gourmet meals! Robert thank you for all your help and always so pleasant & enjoyable to be with. Adam our captain and master what surprised us most on the water helps you handle everything so efficiently and with a smile. We wish you all much success in the future.
Janet & Serge Sues
December 2023
Thank you Adam, Mel + Josh for making Pattie's 50th Birthday party wish come true. It was an amazing time - Todd
Thank you for sharing and showing us your beautiful islands. You all made us feel like family with your amazing hospitality. Best of Luck! - Chris Cataldo
Thank you for an amazing week! The level of service, hospitality, and grace has been nothing short of amazing & would not hesitate to re-book this but with this crew. We wish you all the best and hope the paths cross in the not so distant future. Cheers! - Jeff + Tara
Love, Pattie, Pat, Tara, Jeff, Chris, Alyssa, Best Wishes.
December 2023
Mel, Robert & Adam -
You were a wonderfully competent and hard-working crew who made our visit to the BVI's nothing short of remarkable. Not only did we learn a lot from you, but we had so much fun together. Thank you for taking care of us. We will never forget you.
Michelle & Stephen Broad Nov 18, 2023
December 2023
Adam, Mel, Robert
Special Thanks for a great experience on my first yacht cruise and trip to the BVI. The food, service & tours was first class. The Tarpon fishing at night capped off the days.
Robert Fennell Nov 18, 2023
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We can not express enough how great this trip was! The "crew" was fantastic!! Food was amazing. Loved every minute of the trip!
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Extraordinary voyage. We were very pleased with all aspects of the trip! There are not enough superlatives to describe our experience. Thank you Gourmet Chef Melissa and Master Captain Adam.
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We had a truly unforgettable experience this week. Adam and Melissa worked tirelessly to provide such a classy, fun, and stress free vacation for us. Thank you for all you did to make everything so special. We hope to meet again one day.
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Thank you for an amazing tour of the BVIs. The meals were awesome, the beaches, bars, and caves fun and birthday celebrations perfect. We hope to see you again!
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We all had such a great time on Ruby One Adam as a captain and mate was very knowledgeable about all the islands and Mel was an amazing chef. They were both very professional and a pleasure to be around. I had to fly out for a couple of days and Adam was a big help solving logistical problems. We would highly recommend this boat and crew! We will for sure do this again, thanks for the memories.