Reviews and comments

WOW! This has definitely been the best trip of our lives!!

The best experiences i had in South America!

There were very thoughtful and always made sure we were having a great time!

I would recommend the S/Y Bay Dreamer to anyone.

Just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to all the crew on board for looking after me and giving me an amazing experience.

Daniel and his crew gave us an unforgettable crossing.

It was an honour to sail on The Baydreamer

Guilherme and the seven guys

Trip: San Blas
When: October 2019

When we first book our trip to spend some days on a boat we never thought we were going to have one of the best experiences of our life’s.
Some of us had traveled all over the world, doing all kinds of activities but we got really surprised. Most because we did not only have a wonderful time, but because we made somer very good friends, our new family. These guys are the best. They made us feel like we were part of their family and made us felt like we were at home. We love making part of it. Helping and feeling as if we were truly living there. We had not even one boring moment. We were always doing something. Snorkeling, spear fishing, exploring an island, having bonfires or just having good and long conversations, drinking some good wine, at the table after the best meals ever. Dani and Ana have two kids, Olivia and Theo and I can describe how lovely they are. Thinking about them makes me miss them so much that I would go back there today. It was so hard to say goodbye to these little kids. We signed up for some days at a boat and ended up with a new family!
Counting time to go back!

Ruby

Trip: San Blas
When: September 2019

Anna and Daniel exceeded all expectations – they helped me sort out transportation to and from their catamaran and were very welcoming as soon as I stepped on board. They took me to some beautiful islands and cooked amazing food every day. Would definitely recommend and wished I had stayed longer!

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Alexandra

Trip: San Blas
When: September 2019

Our stay on the Bay Dreamer was simply breathtaking. Anna and Daniel and their two children Olivia and Theodore are amazing and we felt like part of the family from the first day on. Anna and Daniel took perfect care of us. There was always super good food (for example pancakes, freshly caught lobster and fish). Every day Daniel headed for a new island. Each one is more paradisiacal than the other with wonderful sandy beaches, palm trees and crystal clear water. Daniel went snorkelling with us and always showed us the best reefs to explore the underwater world. We had a wonderful time on the Bay Dreamer and the San Blas Islands which we owe to Daniel, Anna, Oliva, Theodore and Bruno. Thank you very much for making our stay a really special experience.

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Jack

Trip: San Blas
When: September 2019

I simply cannot over state how amazing my experience with Baydreamer was. Beautiful boat, phenomenal food, unreal exotic destinations; this was the penultimate experience of my life. I did not believe a stay at sea could be this comfortable. The Baydreamer family are the real deal. Incredibly genuine people, they’ve been doing this for 10 years and I’m pretty sure they’ve figured out the secret to life. Daniel is up at dawn baking fresh bread for breakfast, he’ll take you spear fishing in the afternoon and in the evening turn the catch of the day into prime sea-food barbecue. Anna and the kids are a pleasure.

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Morgan & Mitch

Trip: San Blas
When: September 2019

Thank you so much for a trip of a lifetime. Your hospitality exceeded all expectations and we appreciate you letting us into your home. We loved the food, the boat, the islands, the water, spearfishing, snorkeling, paddle-boarding, playing with the kids and learning about your family. It was eye-opening and something we will never forget. We cant thank you enough.

Frank with family

Trip: San Blas
When: August 2019

The last week with you guys we will remember our whole life. t was one of our top highlights of our trip. Thank you for super excellent food, great spearfishing experience, smooth sailing, super luxury accommodation and the generosity.

Bastian and Lisa

Trip: San Blas
When: August 2019

We had an amazing time at the Baydreamer. First things first, don’t worry about the children. They are the sweetest and no bother at all! We loved them. Daniel and Anna are great hosts, going out of their way making sure everything is the way you want it to be. You feel part of the family but you are also spoiled: fresh lobster, BBQ on the boat, beers, wine, snorkeling, spearfishing, great breakfast, visiting different islands (and not the standard touristy ones!) and for us, a special proposal package on a deserted bounty island. Just perfect!

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Mario with family

Trip: San Blas
When: August 2019

Daniel and Anna are the hosts and skippers and they are super friendly, very experienced and are doing their best to make our cruising unforgettable (and they really got it!). Fresh food every day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with fresh bread, pancakes, fruit, BBQ lobsters, crabs and fish!
They have 2 kids: super nice and lively and they played a lot with our 3 year old daughter.

Fully recommended!!!!!!!

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Mia

When: July 2019
Where: San Blas

have been sailing with this amazing family for four days and I couldn’t have chosen better people (or boat) to explore San Blas with. Both Anna and Daniel are so friendly and their children are the coolest (but wild). If you want great food choose this boat; Daniel is eager to catch fresh fish or dive for lobster (join him if you want – his experience will teach you a lot!), and Anna makes the best of it! I would also say that you should choose this boat if you want the most out of San Blas because Anna and Daniel will, as far as possible, take you to the best places (of your choice or recommended by them).

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Hampus

Trip: Australia – Indonesia – Singapore
When: July – October 2017

I dont even know what to say, but this has been the best trip of my life. Your lifestyle really inspiers me and I think that what you do is super cool. It makes me realize that everything is possible and that you can actually follow your dream. Hope to see you again and thanks for everything.

Amanda

Trip: Australia – Indonesia – Singapore
When: July – October 2017

What an awesome trip! Thank you so much for letting me come along and be part of your sailing family for a we whie. Thank you for a truly amazing experience and for all the fantastic memories! Keep on being incredible and having fun!

Love Amanda XxX

Monica

Trip: Singapore – Malaysia – Thailand
When: October – December 2017

Thanks again for letting me join you for another adventure. You are amazing people and I am so happy that i got the chance to let to know you guys!

Ulla

Trip: Singapore – Malaysia – Thailand
When: October – December 2017

Thank you for letting me come along on this trip and see your unique way of living your life. I have enjoyed the slow pace in daily life and the nature. Its not easy to have foreign people in your home but I think you really do a good job with this. Good luck in whats ahead of you!

Love Ulla

Dan

Trip: New Zealand – New Caledonia – Vanuatu – Solomon – PNG – Australia
When: April – July 2017

Dear coolest Swedish family in the world, Thanks for showing us an incredible lifestyle and adventure on this awesome journey. This trip has brought so much for me for life…

Thanks for everything, Dan

Gabbie

Trip: New Zealand – New Caledonia – Vanuatu – Solomon – PNG – Australia
When: April – July 2017

Every moment has been unforgetable and will be memories I cherish for a lifetime. You were so welcoming from day 1 and I feel like am truly part of a very special family.

See you soon! xx Gabs

Victor

Trip: New Zealand – New Caledonia – Vanuatu – Solomon – PNG – Australia
When: April – July 2017

Personally this has been an eye-opener for the world and what it has to offer. Im so grateful i was able to join this trip and the crew has been amazing. Its not everyday you spend close to 100 days and you still crave more. Today i leave the boat filled with curiosity and for a first time in a long time im at ease. I think that sooner or later i will return and i will bring a shitload of great coffee!

Love you guys, Victor “Victory”

Ylva

Trip: New Zealand – New Caledonia – Vanuatu – Solomon – PNG – Australia

When: April – July 2017

The things we have done, the experiences, the laugh, wow… Its been three fucking amazing months. You never know what to expect but this has been even better than i could imagaine. I´m going to miss you guys and the awesome crew!

Ylva ”the axe”

Jenny
Trip: Fiji – Norfolk – New Zealand
When: October – December 2016We started of on a terribly rainy day in Vuda Marina, Fiji followed by amazing days around the islands, MoB training, sailing lessons, carrying on with the crossing over to NZ with an incredible stop in Norfolk. By sending your info letter in advance you nicley prepare people and sort of select them and as you can see with great results! Thanks for making this possible! You are great hosts and an even greater family!Thanks for everything,Jenny 29 Germany

Karine
Trip: Fiji – Norfolk – New Zealand
When: October – December 2016

Thanks for lovely sunsets, funny evenings and a lot of good food. You are a nice family and Olivia should be lucky for this experience.

Hugs Karine 26 Norway

Monica
Trip: Fiji – Norfolk – New Zealand
When: October – December 2016

Im so glad that I found your webpage so I could take part of the life on a sailingboat. You two are really inspiring people and you have showed me that you can live an another kind of lifestyle. Im sure im going to see you again.

//Monica 26 Sweden

Anki
Trip: Fiji
When: October 2016

Its amazing how time flies when you are having fun. Loved the layed back, but energetic no-nonsure atmosphere on the boat. You are a great couple and I admire you greatly. Sea gipsy life rules!!!

Lots of love, Anki 35 Holland

Will
Trip: French Polynesia – Cook Island – Samoa – Tonga – Fiji
When: July – September 2016

Here goes…
Dog fights, Search and rescue missions, High velocity fish hooks, Island generosity, Samoan emergency rooms, Trippy islands, Viral whale photos, Hill runs, Bike pedals that bite back, Base jumping babies, French food, Jet plane blasts, Stupidly sized big fish, New scars, Aggressive, peer pressured island dancing, Maximus, Infectious baby smiles, Whale songs, Covert dog beach missions, Starry night watches, 100s of push ups and pull ups, Shark attacks, Aliens, Spicy stuff, Forced lack of air, Retired dentists, Expensive unwanted dinners, Almost volunteering for Sea Shepard, Bacon, Sore muscles, Jimmy and Stacey guilt, Beach parties, Bleach,
Life long friends.

//Will 24 Australia

Nicole
Trip: French Polynesia – Cook Island – Samoa – Tonga – Fiji
When: July – September 2016

Being on the Bay Dreamer has been an experience that will stay with me for life.

Until next time! Nicole xx 24 Australia

Julien & Mylene
Trip: French Polynesia – Cook Island – Samoa – Tonga – Fiji
When: July – September 2016

At the beginning of our two years world tour we thought it would be great to sail in the islands of the south pacific, thanks to you this become true. We are leaving the boat with the fealing of an amazing journey coming to an end and a lot of lifetime memories, paradise bays and whalesongs.

//Julien & Mylene 30 France

Jill & Bryn
Trip: French Polynesia
When: December 2015

Thank you so much for a memorable time, we have had the best experience. You are a fantastic couple plus we have learned so much. Wishing you the very best of everything for your future.

// Jill & Bryn England

Sarah
Trip: French Polynesia
When: October to December 2015

Anna & Daniel – what can I say. My time on Bay Dreamer has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life and I can’t imagine having sailed with anyone else. Thank you for taking me to places I never would have been able to get to on my own. Thank you for teaching me how to dive, for taking me to snorkel with sharks, attempting to spear fish, teaching me how to sail, for every single meal we ate together, for endless conversations about bitcoin and future technologies and for more laughs then I could have hoped for.

// Sarah 29 Canada

Stephan & Angelika
Trip: French Polynesia
When: July 2015

Stephan turned 50 on your boat. But not only this, especially spending this time with you guys makes it a lifetime experience. Thank you so much for all your kindness and efforts, which made this trip a dream!

// Stephan 50 & Angelika 47 France

Mikaela
Trip: French Polynesia
When: July 2015

For all of you that want to see amazing pics from our trip, visit baydreamers website and dream away in all the amazing pics! I will miss it so bad when I get back home in a few days! Anna and Daniel thanks for having us onboard! Will miss you so much! You are the best hosts!

//Mikaela 28 Sweden

Galen
Trip: French Polynesia
When: October 2015

Thank you Daniel and Anna so much for an absolutely wonderful time. It far exceeded my expectations and every day was a good experience. Special thanks to Anna for her fantastic cooking.

//Galen 63 USA

Simon
Trip: Panama – Galapagos – French Polynesia
When: February to June 2015

So Anna and Daniel, this trip has come to an end . It has been fu…. amazing! My young and unexpereiensed mind has learned a lot from you guys. All from sailing to other important things in life. I really hope we see each other again some time in an other part of the world.

Thanks for everything!

// Simon 23 from Sweden

Victor

Trip: Panama – Galapagos – French Polynesia
When: February to June 2015

All the way from the Panama canal to Tahiti, it has been a fantastic trip. All trips are what you make of them and we all made this sailing adventure impossible to forget. At least until I get senile, I turned 40 during this most spectacular voyage.

// Don Victorious 40 from Sweden

Helena

Trip: Panama – Galapagos – French Polynesia
When: February to June 2015

Thank you so much for these14 weeks of AWESOMENESS. You are two cool souls and I have had a great time all the way from Panama to Tahiti. Thank you for sharing your home and teaching me how to sail.

// Helena 31 from Sweden

Nico
Trip: Panama – Galapagos – French Polynesia
When: February to June 2015

Thanks Bay Dreamer! A journey I will never forget in my life. This trip I learned a lot about sailing, life on the sea and also a lot of Swedish culture. The trip also gave me a new way of looking at things, new job perspectives for my future and ALOT of new travel plans.

//Nico 23 from Germany

Craig & Loz
Trip: Colombia – San Blas – Panama
When: November 2014

How lucky we were to stumble upon your website. Thank you so much for the surreal experience. We SUSPECT that there is no other captain/ crew that looks after their guests as well as you have. You guys are all generous, humble beautiful souls. We count our blessings that we had the privilege of spending the week with you guys and your home!

// Craig & Loz (Australia)

Simon & Lisa

Trip: Colombia – San Blas – Panama
When: November 2014

I Can easily say that these five days have been th best in a loooong time!! The food, the people, the views, the boat,. All of it has been amazing!!

Thank you Daniel, Anna and Davide

//Lisa & Max (Sweden)

Victoria

Trip: Colombia – San Blas – Panama
When: September 2014

In all our travels through South America, this trip has been a highlight, one that we won’t forget. Thank you for looking after us so well, making your home our home and giving us so many incredible experiences. We loved every minute!

//Vic (Australia)

Esther

When: September 2014
Trip: Colombia – San Blas – Panama

Your enthusiasm, amazing hospitality, flexibility when we kept changing our plans and the way you went out of your way to show us unique and memorable experiences was amazing!

Thank you,

Ester (Australia)

Nick and Sommer

When: September 2014
Trip: Colombia – San Blas – Panama

You really made our trip more then we could have hoped for. We had birthdays, amazing food, and lots as Adam would say “BULLSHIT” stories. Keep your sailing dreams going and hopefully we will meet again one day.

Stay safe,

//Nick & Sommer (Australia)

Adam

Trip: Colombia – San Blas – Panama
When: September 2014

An adventure that can really only be described by the word “BULLSHIT”.Because when we leave and tell our friends, family and other fellow travellers that we caught tuna on the way to San Blas while Vera was making seal noises, hand fed a tiny bird who sailed with us for a day, swam with nurse sharks through a cave, saw glow in the dark, dolphins jumping at the front of the boat, sailed through a crazy lightning storm, hand fed a nurse shark from the back of the boat, went spear fishing with the local Kuna people and caught lobsters and crabs, saw a huge loggerhead turtle, free dived through a shipwreck and saved baby turtles from an island, it really does sound like absolute BULLSHIT!

Stay safe, stay good and CHEERS!

your Aussie mate,

Adam (Australia)

Frank & Frank

Trip: Colombia – San Blas – Panama
When: August

Thank you so much for the great sailing trip! Its hard to put it in words but it was so much fun and really inspirational.

//Frank & Frank (Netherlands)

Pieter
Trip: Colombia – San Blas – Panama
When: August

I really enjoyed the diving, snorkelling and just to relax on the boat.By the way you do very good cooks, I love your meals! The lobster was awesome!

//Pieter (Netherlands)

Michel & Marielle
Trip: Panama – Colombia
Date: August 2014

The boat was amazing but what really stands out is your hospitality (even with a vegetarian aboard!). There is always plenty of food and you will leave the boat healthier than we got on it 🙂

// Michel & Marielle from the Netherlands

Renato & Sarah

Trip: San Blas
Date: August 2014

WOW! This has definitely been the best trip of our lives!! You guys are amazing, the boat is awesome. We will always be looking forward to meeting you guys again and we will miss all we did on this amazing trip! The fishing lessons Renato had, the stand up board rides when Vera tagged along, the snorkelling, the cave expedition, the delicious food and pancakes every morning- yummmmm and most of all our kick ass hollywood blockbuster movie!!!

We hope that we will see you guys again some time real soon!! Keep well, keep happy, keep dreaming!

Your friends, always

// Sarah & Renato from Brazil

Ann Westra

Trip: Colombia- Panama
Date: July 2014

Great adventure!! First days of sailing on open water was new for me But I felt completely safe with them. Daniel & Anna took such good care of us with the best boat-cooked- meals I ever have tasted. When we arrived in the San Blas Islands I was amazed by the perfect Bounty spots we over-nighting. For sure the best views during a morning coffee. Overall, a awesome trip!!

Thanks for all the memories!!

// Anne Westra from the Netherlands

Jim (US)

Trip: Colombia – Cartagena
Date: July 2014

A great 5 days! You guys were amazing! The sail over from Cartagena to Panama was way better than we thought. The food was great and even more importantly; all of you were great company. I hope we can stay in touchand come sailing with you again. If you need anyone to watch Vera while in Panama, just let me know 🙂

// Your friend Jim from the US

Lucy (UK)

Trip: Colombia – Panama
Date: July 2014

Thank you so much Daniel & Anna for such an amazing 5 days. The Catamaran was so spacious and comfortable, the food you cooked was the best we´ve had in Latin America (especially the lobster pasta!) and the places you took us were jaw dropping beautiful. You were both excellent hosts, and your adorable dog Vera! We would love to travel on Bay Dreamer again and would recommend it to anyone.

Thanks

// Lucy from the UK

Danielle Van Winden

Trip: Colombia – Panama
Date: July 2014

The end of the best sailing-trip ever. The boat is beautiful, comfortable and clean, facilities are great. Anna & Daniel are friendly, great chefs and fun to hang out with. We saw a very nice small and non-touristic island, snorkeled a wreck, catched a huge fish, eaten lobsters and had the time of our life’s. Will definitely travel again with them.

Greetings

// Danielle Van Winden from the Netherlands

Claire Van Beek

Trip: Panama – Colombia
Date: July 2014

I have just arrived in Cartagena following a phenomenal 6 day trip from Portobelo, Panama. It was an honour to sail on The Baydreamer, and the food, boat, crew, weather and islands were spectacular. I was also extremely fortunate to sail with 5 other generous, warm, fun and helpful individuals, who I hope now will be friends. Thanks to everyone on board for an exceptional experience!

// Claire from New Zealand

Helmer Klingenberg
Trip: Panama – Colombia
Date: July 2014

With so many amazing and unforgettable memories from our six day trip from Panama City to Cartegena, Colombia, it is rather hard to point out just a few highlights. Sailing, snorkeling, diving, eating freshly catched crab and lobster, exploring the most beautiful – Sam Blas -islands and beaches, playing cards during sunset, chilling on the nets of the Catamaran during sunrise; it really takes a while to absorb all the extraordinary impressions. I quess there are a few more boats out there doing this trip to Colombia that should be able to provide all that. However, why I highly and sincerely recommend the Baydreamer is because of the oustanding Crew… Daniel (the experienced captain of the boat) really knows what he’s doing and is talking about which makes you feel safe out on open sea, that can be a little rough at times, and is more than happy to teach you everything you want to know about sealing, diving, the sea and life on a boat in general… He and Anna provided the best (healthy!) meals every day for both breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their stories about sailing the world are amazing too.

All in all, i’m very happy I used the Baydreamer to travel from country to country. I hope I’ll have the opportunity to do it again one day.

// Helmer Klingenberg

Claire Neville
Trip: Panama – Colombia
Date: July 2014

I have just arrived in Colombia after the most amazing 6 days on the Baydreamer. Those few days are for sure one of the greatest experience of my trip!

We started of in Panama and spent three days visiting several stunning islands! We were able to spent time on the islands and swimming and snorkeling around them. Then we spent two days sailing across to Colombia.

Daniel (captain), Anna (his wife) and Katrin (crew member) made this trip extraordinary. All three of them were the nicest people! They spent a lot of time explaining their life living on a boat, sailing and their travels. There were very thoughtful and always made sure we were having a great time!
They cooked the most delicious food for us! It was for me the best food of my whole trip!

The boat is absolutely beautiful! It is very new and clean. It is their home and so is very well kept and organised. It has everything you can think of on it. We were a group of 6 and there was plenty of space for all of us. I really enjoyed having a smaller group as we really got to know each other and became good friends.

I would strongly recommend to anyone to sail on the Baydreamer! It is the most extraordinary experience with the most amazing people!

// Claire Neville

Luca Schnarrenberger
Trip: Panama – Colombia
Date: July 2014

A GREAT TRIP on A GREAT BOAT I arrived in Panama City without really knowing how I would make it to Columbia. Asked around, and the boat finally seemed to be a good option. So I went for the first on the board in Luna’s Castle : “Bay Dreamer : Departure 13/6”. Luckiest pick ever !!! Not only the islands were gorgeous, but all the other ingredients for the “great time recipie” were inclueded : Amazing food, brand new boat, adorable people, tones of activities and nice familial atmosphere . In one word Daniel and his crew gave us an unforgettable crossing. I would recommend the S/Y Bay Dreamer to anyone. Thanks again for the great trip.

// Luca from Switzerland

Bradley
Trip: Colombia – Panama
Date: July 2014

Just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to all the crew on board for looking after me and giving me an amazing experience. Felt really depressed leaving the boat, feel free to adopt me anytime lol. Take care and hopefully see you in the future 🙂

BAY DREAMER ES EL MEJOR!!!!

// Bradley from Welsh

Costanza
Trip: Colombia – Panama
Date: July 2014

Sailing on the baydreamer through the san blas Island was one of the best experiences i had in South America! Spent six days with amazing people and eating great food! Daniel and Anna ( and vera of corse!) made us feel as if we were At home!

Thank you guys!

// Costanza from Italy

Dora Valeria Sell
Trip: Colombia – Panama
Date: July 2014

Una maravillosa experiencia con Bay Dreamer !! Daniel y Ana brindan lo mejor a cada momento. Lo pasamos genial… y la embarcacion es hermosa!!!! Gracias por todo,los volveriamos a elegir.

// Martin y Dory from Argentina