Your Crew
CAPTAIN Thomas Wheeler & CAPTAIN Thomas Wheeler
Captain Thomas Wheeler brings a relaxed, adventurous spirit and years of Caribbean sailing experience to every charter. Now based in the British Virgin Islands, he enjoys sharing the region’s hidden anchorages, vibrant marine life, and unforgettable island experiences with his guests.
With his calm approach, local knowledge, and passion for life above and below the water, Thomas creates charters that feel safe, personal, and memorable.
Click the crew profile to learn more about his background, experience, and personal story.
June 2026
We had the most incredible 5-night trip aboard the One Il Love catamaran in the British Virgin Islands! From start to finish, the experience was unforgettable.<br />
Captain Thomas was absolutely wonderful - so patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. One of our favorite parts was when he would pull out the chart each morning and walk us through the islands we'd be visiting that day. It made the trip feel even more special and personalized.<br />
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Chef Lelani was beyond amazing. Every single meal was delicious, creative, and beautifully prepared. She handled our food allergies with such care and attention, and we were blown away by the wide variety of unique, gourmet meals she created throughout the entire trip.<br />
We truly looked forward to every meal!<br />
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The combination of stunning scenery, outstanding hospitality, and an incredible crew made this a trip we will never forget.<br />
We cannot recommend One II Love enough!<br />
~Corrie
June 2026
I wanted to share what an incredible trip we had with Thomas and Lelani aboard One Il Love. They were absolutely amazing and made the entire experience effortless from beginning to end. We knew this would be a trip where we could choose what we wanted to do each day, but we had no idea how many extra touches and thoughtful details our crew would provide.<br />
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Thomas and Lelani knew exactly where to take us, shared so much about each island, recommended the perfect beach bars and restaurants depending on the mood we were in, and made every stop feel special.<br />
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One or both of them would guide us around, help us explore, and even take photos for us so we could fully enjoy the moment. They always made sure we had everything we needed before heading ashore, and somehow anticipated things before we even had to ask. The entire trip felt easy, relaxing, and completely stress-free because they handled everything so seamlessly.<br />
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We visited all the famous spots we had heard about, along with so many hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. They constantly checked in to make sure we were comfortable, happy, and had a drinkin hand<br />
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Their personalities made the trip even more memorable - warm, fun, genuine, and incredibly attentive without ever feeling intrusive. By day two, it truly felt like we were traveling with friends.<br />
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The boat itself was beautiful, comfortable, and felt like home almost immediately.<br />
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But honestly, one of the very best parts of the entire trip was the food. Lelani is an absolutely incredible chef. Every single meal was fresh, healthy, beautifully presented, and genuinely delicious. We were blown away meal after meal after meal by the variety, flavors, and quality of everything she prepared. It completely elevated the experience.<br />
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One of the biggest luxuries of the trip was never having to think about where to eat, read reviews, make reservations, wait for tables, or waste time deciding between restaurants. After snorkeling or spending the day exploring, we could simply relax and enjoy an amazing meal onboard within minutes - no rushing to get dressed or organized. And if our timing changed, Lelani was always flexible, keeping everything warm and serving it beautifully whenever we were ready. She prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner for us every day, and every meal felt special.<br />
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We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about both Thomas and Lelani. They made this THE best vacation we have ever had and will remember them for the rest of our lives.<br />
~Katie