Read what previous participants have said about cruising with Motor Boats Monthly
2012
“Amanda and I would like to thank the team for a thoroughly enjoyable cruising experience. With the MBM’s guidance, support and reassurance, we have significantly enhanced our boating skills and confidence, ensuring our boating is much more relaxing and enjoyable in the future. The social side of the cruise was amazing, we met some wonderful people, ate at some fantastic restaurants and loved the pontoon parties. We learnt a lot
from other people’s boating experiences and
came away with a lot
more boating knowledge.”
Tony and Amanda, Free Spirit Beneteau Antares 30S, Channel Islands and Brittany Cruise
“Thank you for arranging such a wonderful trip. we thoroughly enjoyed it
all in spite of the weather.”
Judith and Alan, Little Jual Bayliner 285, Channel Islands Liberation Cruise
“It was a great experience and I shall look forward to joining you again next year.”
John, Jazzbo, Sealine S29, Channel Islands Liberation Cruise
“I would like to thank for such a great cruise. As usual you managed all the challenges thrown at you really well and made it another enjoyable experience. Great calls and planning, how could anyone fail to be mesmerised. Thanks also to Richard and Ryan … both magnificent.”
David, AquaVit Fairline Targa 47GT, Channel Islands and Brittany Cruise
“Many thanks to Neale, Claire and the MBM team for your hard work and organisation on the recent cruise. We look forward to the next one!”
Chris and Karen, Chrivana Falcon Velici 34, Channel Islands and Brittany Cruise
“Many thanks for a fantastic, well organised cruise! We made some good friends and even met people from our own marina where we have been for 5 years and not come across them!“
Dominic, Eleanor and Lauren (18 months), Aurora Sealine SC35, Channel Islands and Brittany Cruise
“A huge thanks for the last two weeks cruising. As ever you guys worked tirelessly to keep all boats running, with some tricky weather conditions to contend with and 2 babies! We were again really impressed with the professional yet relaxed atmosphere you create amongst the fleet and really enjoyed ourselves, discovering new cruising grounds.”
Phil, Michelle and Holly (10 months), Breeze Fairline Targa 44 GT, Channel Islands and Brittany Cruise
2011
“We just wanted to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the MBM team for your assistance. It was really appreciated and gave us huge comfort to know you were on hand. We had a great cruise and we really appreciate the whole team’s efforts in making it so trouble-free and enjoyable”
Graham and Mark, Fizz Fairline Targa 47 GT, Channel Islands & West Country Cruise
“Thank you once again for a really excellent cruise and for all the hard work by the MBM team. You all made it such fun”
David and Neil, Aquavit Fairline Targa 47 GT, Channel Islands & West Country Cruise
2010
“We really appreciate the time and effort MBM put into sorting out all the charts, tides and early mornings!”
Tony & Shirley, Vision Sealine S28, Channel Islands & France Cruise
“We felt safe at all times but not smothered. We will certainly be back”
Phil & Avril, Breathless Maxum SCR 3000, Channel Islands & France Cruise
“We had a marvellous time and it was very reassuring to know help was on hand if we needed it”
Rachel & Michael, Mon Plaisir Beneteau Antares 9.80, Normandy Cruise
“The MBM Team really take the pressure off. Their organisational and planning skills are second to none”
Neale & Denise, Dignity Sealine F46, Normandy and Holland Cruise
“The cruise was superb, reassuring, well organised and thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks to you we will be crossing the Channel again”
Terry & Graham, Crescendo II Broom 39KL, Holland Cruise
2009
“Thanks very much to your team for a fantastic two weeks. The balance of supervision, advice and freedom was exactly right”
Richard and Judy, Evolution Sealine F42/5, Channel Islands & Brittany Cruise
“If you that have never ventured on an MBM cruise, we cannot recommend it highly enough. The team are absolute masters in the art of taking any worry out of foreign cruising”
Graham and Penny, Capriccio Princess 366, Channel Islands & Brittany Cruise
“Thank you so much for the hard work you put into making the Paris trip such a success. We really enjoyed the trip, the organisation was excellent”
Richard & Elizabeth, Silver Princess 286, Paris Cruise
“Thank you for all your hard work and support, we really enjoyed our cruise. The memory of entering Paris past the Eiffel Tower & Notre Dame will stay with us forever. It has also given us the confidence to tackle big locks & rivers on our own”
Ray and Maureen, Gallant Lady Aquastar, Paris Cruise
“We would just like to thank the team for making the Paris cruise so good, we had a great time and met some old and new friends”
Terry and Jackie, Olympia Broom 41, Paris Cruise
2008
“Thanks for a brilliant cruise and for all your help with our engine problem during the Channel crossing”
Paul and Samantha, Mister Green, Broom 42, Channel Islands and Brittany Cruise
“The cruise was well organised and expertly executed. We certainly hope to join you on another”
Stephen and Christine, Akvavit, Holland Cruise
“We really enjoyed the cruise – great organisation, fantastic company and you even fixed the weather!”
Ray and Maureen, Gallant Lady, Channel Islands and Brittany Cruise
“When we experienced problems the MBM team responded quickly with excellent technical knowledge. Thank you once again”
Steve and Elisa, Smitten, Sealine 410, Holland Cruise
“Your hard work and planning before and during the cruise were, once again, first class”
David and Neil, Aquavit, Princess 430, Channel Islands and Brittany Cruise
2007
“Thank you so much for the trip, it was lovely. All the decisions taken by the MBM crew were good ones and the social events were fantastic”
Tim and Tally, Sea Jay, Bruges Cruise
“We really appreciated the camaraderie and the work done by the MBM team in ensuring us the best passages possible”
Gordon and Heulwen, Jolica II, Irish Sea Cruise
“Although the weather was unkind you all did a really fantastic job of making the cruise successful”
David and Neil, Aquavit, Channel Islands and West Country Cruise
“We’ve learnt a lot from this fortnight cruising with MBM, as well as having met a whole new crowd of friends”
Phil and Julia, Statajack, Normandy Cruise
“Thanks for the most enjoyable two weeks, and in particular how you looked after the two novices”
Terry and Sian, Allora, Normandy Cruise
“Cruising in good company was definitely the order of the day, and a most relaxing holiday to boot”
Jon and Liz, The Graduate, Normandy Cruise
