What people are saying about us.
November 2019-- 2 Guests
Thank you for a very enjoyable time on your Stargazer during the re-positioning down to La Paz from Puerto Penasco. It was a very special adventure for both of us and we can’t thank you enough for your hospitality, education and information we got on our way. Brenda definitely became a Master to filet a Dorado and I enjoyed eating it every day. Thank you again for the wonderful friendship we experienced over the 10 day sail south.
Ewe and Brenda
November 2019--- 6 guests
Cactus & Betsy
Thank you for a wonderful week in the Sea of Cortez! The anchorages were amazing. The food and company were exceptional---Dolphins, Dorado, Sea Lions All with no tan lines. Thank you for everything.
Charlie & Carolyn
Betsy & Cactus.
It was with some intrepidation and excitement that I started this trip. But I end it with excitement and joy. Thank you for the wonderful views, great food & your kindness and patience with me. I finally made it into the dinghy without going in head first. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!
Vince and Sheri
December 2019---3 guests
Elisabeth & Cactus
It has been magical. What a rare treat to be cared for with love and professionalism. You anticipated our every desire and made them happen “organically”. The experience has been an elixir for mind, body, and soul.
With deep gratitude,
Greg
Dear Elisabeth (aka Betsy) & Cactus
What a lovely experience it has been to watch you two professionals making sure our every need was tended to and spoiling us in every way! While reading your 365 TAO, Daily Meditations. It told the story of an older woman sweeping the temple stairs for others enlightenment, which is exactly what you do on STARGAZER. Thanks for your kindness and caring. Many thanks for such wonderful memories! Vela was the Perfect Goddess.
The Best Always, Renee.
Dear Cactus and Betsy,
What a beautiful week you have orchestrated for us! Exactly what I needed. So smoothly and with such grace you filled our every need and desire. It has been such a pleasure to meet and get to know others who have lived and still live “Outside the Box” doing what you love that brings such pleasure and love to others. Thank you so much with such gratitude. Peace and Love, Nancy.
New Years 2018
Inaugural Charter of “Stargazer” with new owners, Captain Cactus and Betsy Bryan
Bopp Family
We had a fabulous time on board and off. Crew were so capable, friendly and fulfilled all our wishes for snorkeling, beautiful harbors, and food and cocktails! Would love to come back and experience more. We saw lots of new things on this, our 5th charter in the BVI’s. The Captain’s knowledge of the area was especially helpful!!
What a wonderful way to bring in the new year aboard Stargazer! Great food, AWESOME DRINKS, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing the boat and of course watching for shooting Stars. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you for a wonderful vacation aboard Stargazer! The food and one-of-a-kind cocktails were fabulous. I appreciated all the knowledge, humor, kindness, and experience you brought to our vacation. Thank you!
January 2018
Dear Betsy & Cactus
What a wonderful way to reconnect as a family!!! Our las family vacation was 7 years ago… and our last minute decision to start a New Year full of adventure couldn’t had come out any better. Your attention to detail, hospitality, kindness and wonderful food have definitely spoiled us in the best way ever! We feel like we have extended family now! The kids had the best time ever with Vela. Gracias, Gracias, Gracias!!!
Wensel Rossi Family
March 2018
WOW!!! What a wonderful trip we had had!! Food was delicious, Crew was gracious and friendly, entertainment unending- Everything was perfect. We will never forget this sailing trip and your amazing hospitality. Please stay in touch. Again, many thanks to you all.
April 1, 2018
Happy Easter “Fools Day”! Jeff and I had a great week with you. We enjoyed the sailing, scuba and snorkeling. We saw amazing octopus! Enjoyed relaxing and hanging out on the boat with the new friends we made. Everyone was nice and Vela was wonderful! If you are ever in Indianapolis please look us up. Hopefully we will all meet again.
Kim & Jeff Ryan
April 2, 2018
Much of life is sailing close hauled upwind. Sometimes too exciting, sometimes It’s exhausting. Then Life provides broad reach. Reaching across Sir Francis Drake Chanel to start my 78th year too precious beyond words. Your hospitality, counsel and encouragement and love put fresh winds into my sails. THANK YOU!!
John Thorp and Lynda Blankinship
April2, 2018
Thank you, Cactus & Betsy,
A wonderful trip with terrific food and great snorkeling- dolphins, turtles. I love it all so much.
You both took such good care of us.
Best wishes for a safe and beautiful trip thru Panama and in your new home.
Sincerely,
Linda Biery
Ps. Love to Vela—So Fun having her on board!
Dear Cactus & Betsy
Fabulous Trip. Outstanding Seamanship
Delicious Meals
Anthony L. Lluberes
PS See you next year si Dios Quiere!!!
Dear Cactus, Betsy & Shari,
Thank you so much for making our #1 Bucket List trip of a lifetime come true!
The Stargazer is an amazing ship and there has been so much to do and see on the two week trip—Whales, snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking to deserted beaches, learning about the Sea of Cortez….
ALL NAKED!!!
The food was special for every meal, prepared and served beautifully by Betsy & Shari. Cactus was the Master Bar B Quer. Thank you.
But what has truly been the best part of the trip is how special the 3 of you (and Vela) have been to us! You have taken very good care of us and have made us feel like family. We will never forget that and we hope the friendship will continue and that we will see you this summer.
Thanks again for the trip of a lifetime!
Gary & Maryann Fox
Dear Betsy & Cactus,
We had such a great time. The sailing and not to forget the fabulous food was great!
We are gonna miss you both and the ship’s dog Vela and crew Shari.
Thank you,
Winifred & Dirk van Kappen
Thank you for a very enjoyable time on your Stargazer during the re-positioning down to La Paz from Puerto Penasco. It was a very special adventure for both of us and we can’t thank you enough for your hospitality, education and information we got on our way. Brenda definitely became a Master to filet a Dorado and I enjoyed eating it every day. Thank you again for the wonderful friendship we experienced over the 10 day sail south.
Ewe and Brenda
November 2019--- 6 guests
Cactus & Betsy
Thank you for a wonderful week in the Sea of Cortez! The anchorages were amazing. The food and company were exceptional---Dolphins, Dorado, Sea Lions All with no tan lines. Thank you for everything.
Charlie & Carolyn
Betsy & Cactus.
It was with some intrepidation and excitement that I started this trip. But I end it with excitement and joy. Thank you for the wonderful views, great food & your kindness and patience with me. I finally made it into the dinghy without going in head first. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!
Vince and Sheri
December 2019---3 guests
Elisabeth & Cactus
It has been magical. What a rare treat to be cared for with love and professionalism. You anticipated our every desire and made them happen “organically”. The experience has been an elixir for mind, body, and soul.
With deep gratitude,
Greg
Dear Elisabeth (aka Betsy) & Cactus
What a lovely experience it has been to watch you two professionals making sure our every need was tended to and spoiling us in every way! While reading your 365 TAO, Daily Meditations. It told the story of an older woman sweeping the temple stairs for others enlightenment, which is exactly what you do on STARGAZER. Thanks for your kindness and caring. Many thanks for such wonderful memories! Vela was the Perfect Goddess.
The Best Always, Renee.
Dear Cactus and Betsy,
What a beautiful week you have orchestrated for us! Exactly what I needed. So smoothly and with such grace you filled our every need and desire. It has been such a pleasure to meet and get to know others who have lived and still live “Outside the Box” doing what you love that brings such pleasure and love to others. Thank you so much with such gratitude. Peace and Love, Nancy.
New Years 2018
Inaugural Charter of “Stargazer” with new owners, Captain Cactus and Betsy Bryan
Bopp Family
We had a fabulous time on board and off. Crew were so capable, friendly and fulfilled all our wishes for snorkeling, beautiful harbors, and food and cocktails! Would love to come back and experience more. We saw lots of new things on this, our 5th charter in the BVI’s. The Captain’s knowledge of the area was especially helpful!!
What a wonderful way to bring in the new year aboard Stargazer! Great food, AWESOME DRINKS, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing the boat and of course watching for shooting Stars. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you for a wonderful vacation aboard Stargazer! The food and one-of-a-kind cocktails were fabulous. I appreciated all the knowledge, humor, kindness, and experience you brought to our vacation. Thank you!
January 2018
Dear Betsy & Cactus
What a wonderful way to reconnect as a family!!! Our las family vacation was 7 years ago… and our last minute decision to start a New Year full of adventure couldn’t had come out any better. Your attention to detail, hospitality, kindness and wonderful food have definitely spoiled us in the best way ever! We feel like we have extended family now! The kids had the best time ever with Vela. Gracias, Gracias, Gracias!!!
Wensel Rossi Family
March 2018
WOW!!! What a wonderful trip we had had!! Food was delicious, Crew was gracious and friendly, entertainment unending- Everything was perfect. We will never forget this sailing trip and your amazing hospitality. Please stay in touch. Again, many thanks to you all.
April 1, 2018
Happy Easter “Fools Day”! Jeff and I had a great week with you. We enjoyed the sailing, scuba and snorkeling. We saw amazing octopus! Enjoyed relaxing and hanging out on the boat with the new friends we made. Everyone was nice and Vela was wonderful! If you are ever in Indianapolis please look us up. Hopefully we will all meet again.
Kim & Jeff Ryan
April 2, 2018
Much of life is sailing close hauled upwind. Sometimes too exciting, sometimes It’s exhausting. Then Life provides broad reach. Reaching across Sir Francis Drake Chanel to start my 78th year too precious beyond words. Your hospitality, counsel and encouragement and love put fresh winds into my sails. THANK YOU!!
John Thorp and Lynda Blankinship
April2, 2018
Thank you, Cactus & Betsy,
A wonderful trip with terrific food and great snorkeling- dolphins, turtles. I love it all so much.
You both took such good care of us.
Best wishes for a safe and beautiful trip thru Panama and in your new home.
Sincerely,
Linda Biery
Ps. Love to Vela—So Fun having her on board!
Dear Cactus & Betsy
Fabulous Trip. Outstanding Seamanship
Delicious Meals
Anthony L. Lluberes
PS See you next year si Dios Quiere!!!
Dear Cactus, Betsy & Shari,
Thank you so much for making our #1 Bucket List trip of a lifetime come true!
The Stargazer is an amazing ship and there has been so much to do and see on the two week trip—Whales, snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking to deserted beaches, learning about the Sea of Cortez….
ALL NAKED!!!
The food was special for every meal, prepared and served beautifully by Betsy & Shari. Cactus was the Master Bar B Quer. Thank you.
But what has truly been the best part of the trip is how special the 3 of you (and Vela) have been to us! You have taken very good care of us and have made us feel like family. We will never forget that and we hope the friendship will continue and that we will see you this summer.
Thanks again for the trip of a lifetime!
Gary & Maryann Fox
Dear Betsy & Cactus,
We had such a great time. The sailing and not to forget the fabulous food was great!
We are gonna miss you both and the ship’s dog Vela and crew Shari.
Thank you,
Winifred & Dirk van Kappen
