Our group of four couples went sailing for eight days with Captain Louis Conradie and his wife, first mate and chef, Tersia. We sailed the BVI’s.

The captain and his wife made the entire trip amazing! I can’t emphasize this enough, THEY made it amazing. They were fun and accommodating, the captain found us beautiful bay’s in which to anchor and explore, a fun excursion on Virgin Gorda and The Baths, The Indians, fun restaurants when we wanted them. But one of my big asks on the trip was snorkeling, we love snorkeling and Captain Louis found us amazing snorkeling that we will never forget! He and Tersia even swam with us for over a one hour snorkel in a hidden treasure, snorkeling bay he knew about.

But the food on the boat? Chef Tersia created meals to our exact tastes that were simply unbelievable! I would go back if only to experience her cooking again. I wish I could have taken her home as a full time chef for us! On the three nights we opted to eat in fun, quaint restaurants, rather than aboard the boat, I think our entire group felt that her cooking well exceeded any of the meals that we found off the boat.

Many thanks to Captain Louis and Tersia for a fantastic experience. We all left feeling we had made new, great friends for life!

I recently set sail with the incredible Captain Louis and the Chef Tersia, and it was an adventure for the ages! From the moment we boarded, we were greeted with smiles and laughter, and that energy never died down.

Loui's skills on the sea were nothing short of awe-inspiring, and Tersia's culinary creations were like nothing I've ever tasted before!

But what made this trip truly unforgettable was the warmth and hospitality of the crew. They made us feel like family, and every moment spent on the boat was filled with joy and excitement.

If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure, look no further. Captain Louis and Chef Tersia will take you on a journey you'll never forget!

We recently returned from a week trip with captain Louis and chef Tessia to the BVI. We had the most wonderful week with them. They were so warm and welcoming! Louis knew all the great spots to snorkel, swim, and eat. Chef Tersia was the best and most accommodating chef ever! We requested a very specific menu that we wanted and she did all of it!! Her food was amazing!!! It was so nice waking up to a full breakfast and coffee each morning! They also bought all the alcohol we wanted and replenished it whenever we needed something! We had so much fun with them! They recommended Saba Rock for dinner in Virgin Gorda and it was awesome! Our other favorites were The Baths, Soggy Dollar in Jost Van Dyke, Foxy’s at night, Willy T’s, Pizza Pi boat and just hanging out on the boat with our family and Louis and Tersia. We cannot wait to go again and we would definitely sail with them again! !

My parents, sister and I explored the Abacos with Louis and Tersia and had an incredible time. They were so friendly and laid back, willing to wander around to different islands and dive spots. It was so nice to feel we could follow our curiosity - and there were so many lovely towns to wander aimlessly through! We especially loved the Abacos for all of its quaint towns and funky bars. Between exploring white beaches and diving with sea turtles, Tersia kept us well fed with delicious meals and snacks. The only complaint is that we didn’t get to stay nearly long enough - planning to make our way back! If you are considering this, book with Louis and Tersia and you will not be disappointed!

We traveled the Abacos with Cap Louis and Cheff Tersia. The food was exceptional and the Captain took us to all the great places to snorkel and beach hop. Great experience!!!

Louis and Tersia Conradie were very nice hosts on Dolce Vita. We are hoping to see them again soon and celebrate new friendship 😊⛵️

Captain Louis and Chef Tersia were amazing. 100% recommend

My husband and I sailed for seven nights with two other couples in the Exumas, Bahamas. The travel was seamless with Captain Louis arranging transport between the airport and the marina. What made this trip 5 stars was definitely Captain Louis and his wife, chef Tersia. We enjoyed getting to know them, and they spoiled us with the most amazing meals and desserts every single day.
We loved seeing the secluded Cayes and taking the dingy to various beaches. Snorkeling was really fun also - we saw lots of sharks, spotted eagle rays, turtles, and of course reef fish. A highlight of the trip was being able to fish off the boat while we were traveling between some of the islands, the guys hooked into a school of Mahi Mahi which fed our entire group an amazing dinner that night!
I would definitely recommend this trip, or any similar sailing trip with Captain Louis and chef Tersia!!

I recently set sail with the incredible Captain Louis and the Chef Tersia, and it was an adventure for the ages! From the moment we boarded, we were greeted with smiles and laughter, and that energy never died down.

Loui´s skills on the sea was nothing short of awe-inspiring, and Tersia´s culinary creations were like nothing I´ve ever tasted before!

But what made this trip truly unforgettable was the warmth and hospitality of the crew. They made us feel like family, and every moment spent on the boat was filled with joy and excitement.

If you´re looking for an unforgettable adventure, look no further, Captain Louis and Chef Tersia will take you on a journey you´ll never forget!

-Mia G.

We found Virgin Islands sailing online through google as we were exploring our first crewed sailing charter as a family vacation.

We were lucky to have found them and Cara in particular. An absolute gem who walked us through the entire process and helped us to select the sailing vessel and crew that would best match our family.

We returned on Dec 27, 2024 from our 7 day trip onboard the Legasea with captain louis, chef Tersia and jack of trades deck hand Rudy. We can’t say enough good things about the crew and the Bali 54 as our home for the week!