Team Nichols

Meet Jeff and Caitlin Nichols - your yacht Crew

 
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With over nine years of experience working as a team on the water we are ready to give you the vacation of a lifetime!

 
 
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Testimonials

Can’t thank you enough for a wonderful trip! You were so generous to share your world with us. Every part of the experience was wonderful - your knowledge of where to go and what to do; the delicious meals; having our own marine biologist! We hope that you stay in touch and if you’re ever in Atlanta - please call!
— D & L
Thank you for all the happy times on Happy Time! We’ve had an awesome time sailing around the BVI’s with you two this week. Caitlin, thank you for entertaining our millions of questions about fish that may or may not actually exist (and putting up with quoting Nemo as we snorkeled). Jeff, thanks for the hilarious entrance music and throwing the boys off the tube once or twice. The weather, scenery, and food this week was all superb and we’ll never forget Spring Break 2017. If you’re ever in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, you know who to call!
— B, MB, E, C, W, & T
Thank you for what all five of us have agreed is the best vacation we’ve ever had. Your professional expertise mixed with your friendly entertainment made for a week that we’ll never forget. You’re both wonderful humans and it’s been so much fun having you with us . Thank you, Caitlin, for making “K-approved” meals and for scaring all of the small fish away. Thank you, Jeff, for being a better captain than my dad and I could ever be and for your Packer-planning superpowers. Everything was amazing and I hate that I’m writing this because it means that it’s over. If you ever decide that you want to visit Milwaukee and experience -20 wind chills, you know who to call. We love you!
— K & J
Thank you for a wonderful family vacation - no one fought, got bored, or said a bad thing all week! We had an amazing, relaxed time doing everything and nothing - the mark of a truly successful experience, especially for M who’s “busy mind” needs occupying. You both are a wealth of interesting knowledge. We wish you much happiness and good fortune, now and always!
— C & M


 

Our Mission

We want to provide an exemplary charter experience whilst maintaining our vessel to a high standard. Safety always comes first, but that doesn't mean our guests can't have fun too! Are you interested in exploring the underwater world as well? We can guide you through the reefs while either diving or snorkeling just as comfortably as we navigate the islands above the water. We pride ourselves on making every charter a unique experience by catering to each guest's preferences and requests. 

 

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About Us

we love our job!

Neither of us ever imagined we'd be living and working on a boat, but can no longer imagine life anywhere else! Combined, we have over 30 years of diving experience, over half of which is in a professional capacity. We met working for a dive charter company in coastal North Carolina. Caitlin had completed a degree in Marine Science from Rutgers University and was aiming to increase her professional dive experience while Jeff was a newly minted captain after many years working abroad in Asia and Central America as a dive instructor. In the past seven years, we've worked in the US, Fiji, and the BVI, transitioning from resort and dive shop management to running charter boats and haven't looked back since!


We are Super Excited to announce that for the foreseeable future we will be on Port to Vino! 

Port to Vino is a 2016 Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 with absolutely everything you need.

 

Spacious and Comfortable

Port to Vino can comfortably accommodate eight guests in luxury. The master cabin is appointed with a king bed and an extended cabin, while the three additional cabins feature walk around queen beds. For more information, click here.