Motor Yacht Obsession

Guest Comments

Nov. 2011
What a great surprise 5th anniversary get away!! I am so thrilled Jim found y'all + yacht Obsession. We have had so much fun, food, drinks+ sun. Not to mention the fabulous dancing Arno + I did-You are right - we could be sisters just think how much excitement there would be Petra, your food was great+ we really enjoyed your company!!
Thank you so much for giving us a great time. What a fabulous adventure. Bless you both. Much love Jim + Cheryl Yarbrough

July 2011
Truly incredible experience. My first visit to the Caribbean and enjoyed immediately. Our hosts were incredible "Obsession " a great boat. Meals were fantastic and overall first class service at all times. Would highly recommend.
Dave and Jean Keith Penticton B.C. Canada

July2011
Thank you so much for making our trip so special. Memories for a lifetime. You are the best crew we could have. Your service and meals were first class. We all felt so at home thanks to you all. Hugs Norma Jean+ Doug Kenyon, Penticton, B.C.Canada

July 2011
To our Obsession crew,
Thank you so much for making our vacation Kelly Rae &" Doo- cans" pre- wedding celebrations so special. We felt utterly spoiled. Arno's braided bread, Petra's down- to- earth care and fun loving attitude(Willy-T's here we come), the snorkeling trip with Hubertus, and sweet Claudia attending to every detail. It was a true pleasure to hare our 4 days and so many laughs with such a wonderful family. All the best! Hugs & back rubs
Stevie & Clayton, Ontario, Canada

You R-O-C-K!
Arno-You kept as on the path and kept us safe-a consummate captain you are and we thank you!
Petra-thank you for the gift of your beautiful laugh and for making us fat......
We blame you!!! So much fun you are!
Hubertus-you bring us comfort big and small and laught a pleny. What a joy you are!
All these things combined with your love for each other and the love and the welcome you poured out on us has been such a blessing. You are our new VI family and we can't wait to see you again!
Much love to you all Ty, Deb, Cody and Jaden

June 2011
Thank you so much, guys, for making our Honeymoon so special and unforgettable. It was my first time I've overstayed on such a gorgeous boat and my first time of diving! whow! that was fun! You are great people with a good heart and great sense of humor and also rich taste! I love the way you decorate the boat! It is absolutely beautiful. Petra, I enjoyed the food. So much. You are so talented in cooking, Yummy. Especially your fish and bread! Arno, thank you for being so helpful and patient with us. We had fun diving. I hope you had fun too, even if you got a little sun burnt. Oops! Hubertus, you are so careful and hospitable! Thank you for taking care of all little things and details. It made our trip even more convenient.
All three of you make a really awesome team!!!
Very professional, relaxing, adventurous and fun!, We will see you again! Good luck to you & Have a beautiful life in paradise
Olga Todd
Thanks for making a dream come true on our honeymoon. First Class service from start to finish!
Brandon Todd

Wow! We were told that there was no vacation better than a boat in the BVI. The food was amazing, the boat was fantastic and diving was better than any I have ever experienced. This anniversary will be so memorable! There is to the last 25 years and looking forward to the next 25. As Sandy snapped away with the camera, we toured the Baths, the top ridge on Peter Island, snorkeled the Bight. WE loved the Last Resort for a night out. Thank you.
Pam and Sandy Malery

Thank you so much for making our trip so special. You quickly became like family. We loved the luxury and comfort of your wonderful boat, even more, we loved Petra's delicious food almost as much as her happy laugh and enthusiasm. And Arno, you are a fellow engineer and we were often fascinated with the challenges you related about fixing and operating the yacht. You were so impressive in your handling of the boat. We became very fond of the communication in German and Swiss Germans. WE really loved the snorkeling, the fish, the rays, the eel, the big turtle and the giant grouper...amazing! Thank you so much for our "perfect vacation"
Pat and Rudy Blatt

Robertson charter

Sincere thanks for a GREAT couple of days!! It was a wonderful time for the two of us! Everything was perfect from the food to your company to the breathtaking views! I'm sure we both will be daydreaming about this trip for days and months to come. We look forward to seeing our wonderful new friends in the very near future! Until then fly well Schatzi!

Love,
Kim and Kurt Robertson

Mr. & Mrs. Carl & Dana Feller

Petra and Arno,

I can not thank you enough for always coming through for me. I know that when I place my clients
with you guys I never have to worry about a thing. From the absolutely amazing food to knowing that
they yacht is so well maintained and when and or if a mechanical problem does arise that Arno will make
everything seamless. I have never gotten better reviews from any of my other guests that compare to the reviews that I get from my guests that are lucky enough to spend their holiday with the two of you.

There is no better team out there, anywhere.
Dear "Broker",
After being together for eight and a half years, we never experienced a trip as beautiful, calming and fun as we did on our honeymoon. Between the delicious food, which Petra prepared and the homemade pasta and bread from Arno, to the beautiful sights and perfect settings, our honeymoon was better than we ever expected. We found that the hospitality and the professionalism that Petra and Arno provided was beyond impeccable. They not only made us feel welcomed onto Centre Court, but they made our trip the most amazing and fun time that it really was. After hard days of working and being tired, they still sat with us and had conversations, which were really interesting and fun. We all were able to laugh together and even dance, which is why we would love to even spend time with them when they have time off.

Not only were the two of them fantastic, but the fact that they set up our trip to see up to 9 islands in 7 days. We were able to go to Jost Van Dyke our first night, which we were not even expecting to make it anywhere that close, to exploring the local bars, eateries and sight see the beautiful destinations of the US and British Virgin Islands. We enjoyed that we could go fishing while jumping from one island to another, to even snorkeling off the boat to gorgeous reefs off the coasts. Every night that we were able to buoy up, the lights from the bottom of the boat attracted up to 15 or more Tarpon fish, which you could practically touch with your own hands. It was incredible and very surreal. We experienced the life of living on a yacht for 7 days without a worry in the world and with no telephones. Just spending time together as a newlywed couple, in the peaceful and serene environment provided by Arno and Petra, was beautiful.

We don't know how to thank Petra and Arno for everything that they did. To making sure that we enjoyed our stay and seeing the best views in the Virgin Islands, to meeting our needs with food and entertainment, they did more than anyone else we have delt with in the past. We will never forget how much fun we had with and without them on our honeymoon and we recommend this trip to everyone who is looking for an opportunity of a lifetime. We have come out of this trip with not only memories with pictures, but also with two friends that we will cherish in our hearts forever. Thank you, "Broker", for setting us up with Centre Court and taking the time to work with us, at such last minute. You too were very professional and we hope to be able to work with you in the future with future trips. You, along with Petra and Arno, also made this trip the best honeymoon anyone could ask for. You are all the best and we appreciated everything you did for us.

Sincerely,

Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Dana Feller
Boca Raton, Florida
April - May

Witting charter

How did you enjoy your cruising vacation?
Best vacation I ever had, by far. The boat is in immaculate condition; Arno keeps it pristine. Arno and Petra know the BVIs well, it is very wise to listen to their recommendations. We enjoyed a great mix of adventure, serenity, and party-going…all we had to do is let them know what we were in the mood for, and they more than accommodated us and always with a smile.

How would you describe your Captain and crew? Were they courteous? Attentive? Knowledgeable?

Arno and Petra are top notch. As we progressed through the BVI, we came across many other charters and it was evident we had the most experienced captain and Petra was the most respected, friendly, and experienced CHEF. We never regretted yachting with this crew. Petra keeps the yacht spotless when you are on board; cleans your cabin daily. Arno maintains the yacht perfectly; he knows the boat inside and out.

Tell me about your meals? Did the menus meet your group’s expectations?
The food was spectacular; we expressed our culinary desires up front and they delivered on everything. The presentation of the meals was surprisingly creative given the space Petra works in to prepare multi course gourmet meals. Home baked bread almost every day, wonderful desserts, and very creative entrees.

How is the yacht? Is she clean and well maintained? Were your cabins comfortable?
Yacht is extremely well maintained; looked brand new – no worn upholstery, everything was very stylish and had an interior decorator’s touch including the custom made hand soaps. Cabins are more than comfortable.

How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your vacation?
Pace was perfect, itinerary was great. We are very flexible, which is key to this kind of vacation. Your experience is dependent upon “non dependable” factors such as weather, etc. You must be willing to say “We’re here for “x” days, take us where you’d like..here’s what we like to do and experience”.
I would not recommend trying to spend most of your time motoring among the islands; pick an Island to visit for the day, get there early to find good mooring, and then enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. Be flexible for last minute changes…the unexpected always brings great memories and excitement.

Would you charter this yacht again? If not, please explain. If yes, what are the key reasons?
Absolutely; I won’t use any other. I’m already planning my next vacation with them. If I can’t go with this crew on this boat, I won’t go.

Additional comments:
We had some great memories due to Arno and Petra. We lost a credit card on the bottom of the ocean, and were able to find it. We had terrific SCUBA diving; Arno knows this sport and is safety minded – listen to his recommendations. Arno loves to dance! …just ask him! Everyone in BVI knows Petra, I think she owns the Islands.
Thank you!!!

We must thank you for making us so welcome. Petra's laugh is so funny, it's wicked. Skipper's is ok, too. The food was fantastic. I have never had a holiday like this so did not know what to expect. For me it has been fab. As you know, Jeff my lovely new husband likes it cold and air conditioned. I love it hot hot hot. We would love to come back and celebrate one of our anniversaries here if that's ok with you. You have our email address so if you ever want to come to the UK you only have to drop us one.
Email that is. Arno you have a very special wife look after her as you should look after someone that special. You make a great couple. From me, Lynn, Arno I would like to thank you for the diving instruction.

All our love, the Olivers, Jeff & Lynn

Petra and Arno,
Thank you both for a vacation that I will never forget. This was the most romantic 25th anniversary. The food was fabulous Petra! I can't wait to get home and try some of your dishes. Remember, if you ever want to visit South Carolina you will always be welcome to stay with us.
Debby Rutkowski

When you book a trip like this for a 25th anniversary it can be scary! There are four scenarios of matching boats and hosts. They can both be bad, one good and the other bad, but if you are lucky (and we definitely were) you get both to be outstanding. Centre Court was perfect for us! This bridge was our little getaway and we loved it! Please notice that I used the word "host" before when describing our time with you both. To us you were not "crew", or Captain and Chef. We feel we now have friends in the BVI! We can only hope you feel the same. I know we talked and endlessly about South Carolina and you listened patiently. We hope one day you would like to take a vacation from the Caribbean and come see the place we love as well. You are always welcome! Thank you for making our 25th as comfortable, welcoming and relaxing as we could have hoped for. This was our best vacation ever! Take care always and we hope to see you both again on Centre Court and in South Carolina!
Joe Rutkowski

Hann charter

This has been our best vacation ever! Bar none! Every detail was taken care of perfectly! The food was excellent and your hospitality wonderful. This definitely will not be our last trip with Arno and Petra. We can't wait to come again. Please plan a trip to Charlotte to come and see us very soon! Thank you for everything!

Marie and David Hann

McKay charter

You have spoiled us tremendously! Now that we have seen the Caribbean with you we cannot do it any other way! We have thoroughly enjoyed the trip as well as you company. We will definitely be back! Thank you for such an incredible trip!

Love,

Dave & Chris McKay, Ocala, FL Best Vacation Ever

Dear John,

Sally and I came back from our honeymoon last week and just loved every
minute of it. We wanted to let you know that Centre Court has the best
crew in the entire Virgin Islands area. We never realized how much fun,
excitement and relaxation a couple can have until we boarded Centre
Court.
Petra and Arno no doubt in my mind, made our trip the ONE to remember.

Best regards,

Sean

It is not often that I take the time to write about an experience, However, this recent trip aboard your boat (we have been on Centre Court once before) deserves the writing.
Arno and Petra are a wonderful find. We have never been treated more efficiently nor had a better time in all our years of travel.

Arnos treats your boat like it is his own. No detail is overlooked or left until tomorrow. He is a perfectionist and knows what he is doing which is a great feeling of security when on someone else’s boat.

Petra, besides being great fun to be around, is a gourmet cook-how she does what she does in the little galley is truly amazing.

We are looking forward to traveling again with them in the future.

Thank you for sharing them and your boat with us.

Regards
Wallace Moses
Joanne Walker

I wanted to say thank you for all the great times & Food! You two are the greatest, never have I met two loving and caring people like you! From the start, you have made our honeymoon the best trip one can have. Thank you for all the memories!!Best regards Sean McReynolds

Dear Petro & Arno,
Thank you so much for the awesome honeymoon adventure! You knew all f the great spots and the hidden gems. I never felt like a tourist in a tourist trap. Arno, your bread and Weiner Schnitzle were amazing and judging by the 10 pounds I gained, Petra's cooking was pretty amazing as well! Thank you so much.
Sally B. McReynolds

Dear Arno & Petra

We can't thank you enough for making our honeymoon unique! We really enjoyed staying on the Centre Court and traveling to the different islands and your suggestions & recommendations were "super"!, as Petra would say. But most importantly, you two really made our trip special.
We really loved getting to know u both. Petra, your cooking is so amazing and your laugh is so contagious! Arno, your knowledge of the boat and ability to fix anything made us feel very confident in our journey. You are both such wonderful people.
Thanks and we are sure we will see u again!

Arno & Petra

What a fabulous week! Paradise! From scrumptious breakfast... To high seas adventures...To evenings filled with laughter, song & magnificent meals. You made it all seem so easy, so effortless, so relaxing. You two are "Top Shelf". Thanks for the bit of Paradise
I hope you will:
Sail over to our bit of Texas Paradise sometime for a visit. Or you can always bike to the Texas Prairie....and remember move is not always better.
Debra & Malcin

Dear Arno & Petra
Thank you so much for a truly wonderful trip! You made us feel so comfortable and pampered! You suggestions we perfect for us. The boat and the company of the two of you was just exceptional! And we are leaving you a few pounds heavier for sure! hahaha Again thank you for making our honeymoon so special!
Best to you both
Brian & Linda Hacker

Petra & Arno

The wonderful memories we will share from our vacation will always contain the passion and friendship we experienced because of the both of you. Our days were filled with care, kindness, and commitment you ensured we had each day. The moons were exquisite. The adventures each day were perfect. We had the time we hoped for, no cares, no worries! Having you was the best bonus of it all. We cannot wait to see both of you again. We don't know how you can top this trip, but we know that you will. Thank you for sharing your time with us, it was far beyond our expectations. We leave your boat with sorrow to see it end, but we will have smiles in our hearts.
Love Tamra & Tom XOXO

Petra Arno,

Thank you for another great vacation. I look forward to seing you next year.

Love Debby

Petra $ Arno,

Last year our vacation on Centre Court was just great. This year was even better! We truly appreciate all of your attention to detail and your sharing your friendship with us.
We hope to see you again either here in the states or Dm,
Be safe & take care

Joe Rotkowski

Arno & Petra,

Thank you so much for such a great experience! The BVI's are amazing & i love Centre Court. Petra, you are an amazing chef & an incredibly entertaining person. Arno you are a great captain and fun to hang out with, you both are great for this. We had a great time with you.

Thank you Chris Rutkowski

Arno & Petra

What an amazing first experience at the BVI's! The food drinks and hospitality were exceptional. Thank you for showing us such a great time and please come visit us in Charlotte!!

Abbey Gocket

Petra & Arno

We had such great time during our voyage with you & Centre Court. Not only did we have a great time but we met new life long friends. You guys are great! Please take care and let us know if there is anything we can ever do for you !!

Our Best
Dr. Tim Rhones "T2"

Petra-Arno

What a great experience this week has been! The thoughtfulness and attention you both have shown us was outstanding. For our first trip to paradise - you set a high standard for anyone else to match. Thank you so much. I hope we will be seeing you again soon. Hopefully our new plans will give us that opportunity!!!

My best-Tim Sr (T1)

Dear Arno & Petra:

Thank you both for such a great time and showing us so many islands.
t was my first time in the islands and you were great hosts.
Petra- I especially appreciate your special attention to my dietary concerns. I was worried somewhat about that and you did an incredible job in addressing my needs.
Thank you !!!

Hope to see you sometime in the future. Best wishes.
Terry Rhodes

Arno and Petra you were fabulous! I had one of the best vacations ever and it was because of you both! Thanks for taking such good care of me and my sisters ( oh and the boys) :) I have not laughed so hard in a long time, or eaten so well (yummy food Petra)!! I hope to visit you again!
Love ya!

Amy Condos

Petra & Arno-

We had a wonderful time with two of our favorite people on our favorite boat. Thank you for making the trip very special for Tam's sisters and crew. You really made all of us feel like we were part of a weeklong party laughs, great food and great friendship. We wish we could stay longer and continue to enjoy both of your company. I look forward to our next trip with you, next year. We will miss your fabulous meals, your professional and personal attention to all of us. We will miss most the friendship that we have had a chance to continue to grow with you. All the best to you, you are the best!!

Love Tam & Tom
P. S Petra is a great dancer!!

Arno & Petra

Thanks so much for being such great hosts. This trip was will always bring a smile to my face. Sorry about the loss of all the wine glasses. The food, drinks & scenery were beyond compare.

Kim Demkowski

You guys are the best. Thanks for everything, next time I'll bring my bike.-can't wait. Food was fabulous.

Greg Scott

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