“Words are not sufficient to express the incredible fun we had on DOUCE FRANCE.  You made us feel we were all on an adventure with you.  We thank you for your warmth and generosity of spirit.”

“The food was incredible.  Every meal kept getting better & better even though we kept thinking the prior one couldn’t be beat.  Wonderful!  All I can say again is thank you for the most wonderful vacation.”

“I knew this week was going to be wonderful, but I didn’t realize how amazing it could be.  The crew was so kind and took such good care of us.  The food was unbelievable.  Every meal we’d try to guess what new delight was on its way out to us—every meal surpassed expectations.”

“Thanks, DOUCE FRANCE.  You are all the BEST!  Another amazing year w/incredible family & crew.  Thank you for being such lovely people and making this trip the best yet…”

January 2009

Re the crew, I’ve chartered quite a few times now. This was by far and away the best crew I have ever been with.  (In fact if you could be guaranteed a crew like this I’d be tempted to buy a boat!). I can’t fault anything. They were excellent. Fantastically friendly and helpful. But never “in your face.”   A great boat and a really excellent crew.  I can’t praise them high enough. 

The captain – really good; helpful; very understanding; nothing was a problem
The chef – did not talk to or see him much, but the food was excellent; and he cooked whatever we wanted. 
Engineer – again – always there – nothing was a problem – very cheery and helpful
The girls – great fun; really cheery;
The captain’s assistant – again – friendly and always there for whatever we wanted

Fabrice – the divemaster – the patience of a saint!! He was truly fantastic, chilled out yet professional. Qualified the girls in their PADI and dove with us as well.

April 2006