Charter Catamaran AMARYLLIS for a sailing vacation in the Virgin Islands

Bruce & Laura, owner-operators of the catamaran AMARYLLIS, sent us this photo.

There's been a LOT of that COLD white stuff up in the States recently (Groundhog Phil has predicted 6 weeks' more winter), while our white stuff in the Virgin Islands is nice & TOASTY! Something you can sink your tootsies into... Tan toes are much preferable to frostbitten toes :)

Amaryllis is a 45-foot air conditioned Privilege catamaran that accommodates up to 6 guests. Lots of toys, including windsurfing. Bruce is a sailing instructor and is happy to give informal instruction to those who are interested.

Their next open space on their calendar is March 10-26, 2010. If that doesn't fit YOUR calendar, ask us about dates for after mid-April... or next Christmas :)

Don't wait! Contact Paradise Connections to start planning your sailing vacation.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book AMARYLLIS
View Amaryllis's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht ANAHITA - Updates on upgrades

The charter yacht ANAHITA, our very popular Dynamique 62, has undergone recent upgrades during her time in the Caribbean this winter. She is bright with new bottom paint and her rig, engine, winches, main sail and jib were overhauled, making her even more suitable for any kind of cruising.

Anahita, 62 Dynamique sloop

As for creature comforts, all interior cushion covers were replaced and the bed in the starboard cabin and the lower bed in the port cabin were enlarged. A new 13' Oceanus AB tender with console was just purchased in St. Maarten and further updated with a new and attractive canvas cover.

She will be heading for the Mediterranean on May 1st for her summer season with two berths available for the trans-Atlantic crossing.

Once in the Med, Anahita will be in France and West Italy, including Corsica, in June and September. Then she will move to Croatia, Montenegro and the Greek Islands for July and August charters.

Bijan and Roseanne look forward to having you aboard.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book ANAHITA
View Anahita's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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OYSTERS for EASTER

We have two Oysters available for Easter yacht charters / sailing vacations in the Caribbean.

	ASTAHAYA Oyster 56 Location: British Virgin Islands Up to 4 guests in 2 cabins $13,500/wk, plus bar, beverage, cruising fees Online brochure for ASTAHAYA
	DARLING Oyster 82 Location: either Grenadines or British Virgin Islands Up to 6 guests in 3 cabins $31,000/wk, plus all expenses Online brochure for DARLING

Hop on down to the islands for Easter!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your yacht charter
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Catamaran ALEXIS - San Blas Islands March 2010

The catamaran ALEXIS is available for a San Blas yacht charter for the week of 9-16 March 2010.

The San Blas Archipelago is a chain of approximately 400 islands stretching along the Caribbean coast of Panama.

ALEXIS is a 38-foot Admiral catamaran which accommodates up to 4 guests in 2 queen cabins, each with ensuite head/shower.

RATES (all-inclusive WITH standard ship's bar) for this San Blas charter week:

• 2 guests: $7900
• 3 guests: $8400
• 4 guests: $8900

This is a great cruising ground that is off the beaten charter track...

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book ALEXIS
View Alexis' online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Reminder of Special Offers and Events

Here's a recap of Special Offers or Special Events that we posted in January and are still of interest...

Or it may be easier to just scroll down the page :)

• Catamaran Safari: Valentine's Day special
• Great boats for Spring Break
• Catamarans Moon Shadow & Wild Thing Feb/March specials
• Catamaran Aldebaran February special
• Motoryacht Flame February one-night FREE special
• Crystal Clear Feb/March special
• Trimaran Promenade 15% summer discount

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your yacht charter
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Perfect Valentine's Day Gift : Yacht Charters

Are you still wondering what the perfect Valentine's Day gift is for your "significant other"?

Well... what about a Caribbean yacht charter, sailing vacation.

(Photos from Aloha Malolo)

Whether it be for a couple or two, or perhaps just a good excuse for a family fun time, contact Paradise Connections and we'll be happy to send you a selection of yachts to choose from.

By the way, SAFARI (the Lagoon, not the Gunboat) is still available and they have a special offer. See previous post HERE.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your yacht charter
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter yachts for Spring Break 2010

We are very surprised that these charter yachts are still available for a Spring Break 2010 sailing vacation.

- ALOHA MALOLO
- DRUMBEAT
- CONTESSA
- ALDEBARAN

Aloha Malolo and Drumbeat both include diving in their rates...

ALOHA MALOLO is a 65-foot sailboat with a crew of two (plus Salty the Dog!) The yacht is air conditioned and accommodates 6 guests in 3 cabins, but they will take up to 8 people if they're family. Seven dives per week are included for certified divers, plus Eric can conduct Resort/Discover Scuba courses for non-certified divers.
- BROCHURE: http://www.viewyacht.com/alohamalolo
- NEWS: See more about Aloha Malolo in our BLOG POST HERE
- GUEST COMMENTS from a very happy family of five: READ HERE

DRUMBEAT is a 72-foot Irwin ketch with a crew of three.  Our clients love Vincent, Linda, and Kirk. Vincent is a dive instructor and five dives per week are included for certified divers, and a Resort/Discover Scuba course is also included for non-certified divers... so, give it a try! Drumbeat is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 double cabins.
- BROCHURE: http://www.viewyacht.com/drumbeatone/
- Read about Drumbeat in our BLOG. They sent us some wonderful dolphin photos.

CONTESSA is another great boat for family charters. Contessa is a 56-foot Nautical ketch with a crew of two. Contessa is air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins. The master cabin aft has a queen berth, and the forward cabins are best considered as having two single berths each (The centerline doubles are very narrow for 2 people to share).
- BROCHURE: http://www.viewyacht.com/contessa/
- COMMENTS from a previous charter

ALDEBARAN is a 57-foot Lagoon catamaran with a crew of two. Aldebaran is air conditioned and accommodates up to six guests in three cabins. Normally Aldebaran offers diving but Justin & Cayley will be off-island in March and their stand-in crew are not dive professionals. Their rates are discounted for March though.
- BROCHURE: http://www.viewyacht.com/aldebaran/

So, if you want some fun in the sun for Spring Break, we currently have a few good yachts still available.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your yacht charter
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Last minute catamaran charter deals Feb & March 2010

Charter yachts WILD THING II and MOON SHADOW, 58-foot catamarans, have a special offer for February and March 2010 charters.

Book a full week charter (6-person minimum)  in the British Virgin Islands, and receive a discount of $3000 off their standard winter rate.

SPECIAL RATES:

• 6 guests = $16,733 (normally $19,733)
  
• 7 guests = $17,433 (normally $20,433)
• 8 guests = $18,077 (normally $21,077)

Charter fee includes: Two crew, all meals & beverages aboard, ship's standard bar, overnight air conditioning...

Watersports include: windsurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing.


SCUBA diving for certified divers available at a fee of $35 per dive per diver.

View their brochures:

• Wild Thing II
• Moon Shadow

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your yacht charter
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Catamaran ALDEBARAN - February 2010 special offer

The charter yacht ALDEBARAN, a 57-foot Lagoon catamaran, has a special offer for February 2010.

For charters that begin and end in the British Virgin Islands (i.e. no St Thomas pickup/dropoff, or sailing to USVI islands), they will give a discount of 10% for 6-person charters, and 15% off of 4-person charters.

SPECIAL RATE for February 2010:

• 4 guests: $14,870 (normal winter rate = $17,495)
• 6 guests: $16,645 (normal winter rate = $18,495)

Aldebaran is currently available February 4-19, 2010

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book ALDEBARAN
View Aldebaran's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht Promenade offers 15% summer discount

The popular sail dive charter yacht PROMENADE, a 65-foot trimaran chartering in the British Virgin Islands, is offering a special summer savings of 15% off their normal weekly rates.

Only $17,990 for an 8-day, 7-night, all-inclusive charter for up to 10 guests! Valid dates are for new charters taking place during the period of May 15 through September 1, 2010.

This rate includes 7-nights' accommodation aboard Promenade for up to 10 guests, crew, all meals and ship's bar aboard the boat, cruising permits, National Park fees, all activities and toys as advertised on board.

Not Included: Crew Gratuity, SCUBA diving fees, air conditioning if requested overnight by charter guests, transportation to and from the yacht.

Come join the fun!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book PROMENADE
View Promenade's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

Valentine's Day present from Safari

SAFARI has a Valentine's present for you...

Book Valentine's week (February 14, 2010) and get $1000 off the standard week's charter rate!

SAFARI is a 2008 Lagoon 440 catamaran (44 feet) with a crew of two.  They accommodate up to 6 guests in three double cabins, each with ensuite heads/shower. There is also the possibility of chartering for 7 or 8 guests for family charters with two children who can either sleep in the forward single cabins or in the salon... Inquire.

SAFARI's standard rates for winter 2010:

• 2 guests = $10,700 ($9,700 for Valentine's week)
  
• 4 guests = $11,700 ($10,700 for Valentine's week)
  
• 6 guests = $12,700 ($11,700 for Valentine's week)
  

A sweetheart of a deal :)

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book SAFARI
View Safari's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

MATELOT charters Polynesia this Summer 2010

MATELOT is heading to the South Pacific in the Spring !

Matelot, an 80-foot Southern Wind sloop designed by Bruce Farr, will be available for charter in Polynesia this summer.

Matelot is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. The full-beam master cabin is forward and has a walk around king berth, settee and vanity/desk, along with ensuite head with separate shower.  The other two guest cabins are identical with each having two lower single berths, along with ensuite heads and separate showers. Crew quarters and galley are aft with their own companionway.

WINTER 2009/10 RATES: Caribbean (all inclusive, except bar, cruising fees, etc)

• 2 guests : $28,500
• 4 guests : $30,000
• 6 guests : $31,500
  

SUMMER 2010 RATES - South Pacific / Polynesia (plus all expenses)

• Society Islands : 29,500 Euros
• Tuamotus : 32,500 Euros

(12% Polynesia Tax)

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Matelot
View Matelot's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

Yacht Charters : Special offers - Last minute Jan/Feb 2010

UPDATED: JANUARY 15, 2010

Here are a few last-minute special offers on some good yachts that we hope you can take advantage of...

AMARYLLIS
The catamaran Amaryllis is offering $1000 off their regular full-week rate to fill in their January 2010 calendar. They are currently open January 25-30.
Brochure: http://viewyacht.com/amaryllis/

FLAME
The motoryacht Flame is running a special for January and February 2010: all charters of a minimum of 4 nights will receive one night free! They will not be charging the premium for short term charters during this time period. Currently open NOW through January 24, February 1-28.
Brochure: http://viewyacht.com/flame/

SYNERGY
Synergy, 46-foot Beneteau sailboat, has a special rate for 2 person charters in January 2010 of $5400/wk. Have kids? No problem... Two kids can sleep in the salon. $300/wk each for kids from 5 to 10 years old.  Currently available NOW through January 31.
Brochure: http://viewyacht.com/synergy/

VERNA BREEZE
Verna Breeze, a 54-foot Gulfstar sloop, has a "Get To Know Us Special" which applies to the next 10 confirmed charters. $5,999/wk for 2 adults, and $500/wk for each additional child. Inquire for availability.
Brochure: http://viewyacht.com/vernabreeze/

CRYSTAL CLEAR - two specials!

• February 2010:  Book Crystal Clear for February for a special Valentine rate of $5950 inclusive for 2 people.
• Book Crystal Clear for 2010 before March 15, 2010 and save 10% on listed rate.

Brochure: http://www.viewyacht.com/crystalclear/

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters for more information
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Happy Holidays from Paradise Connections Yacht Charters

Happy Holidays!

Sorry that we haven't posted anything so far this month.  At the end of November, something happened after a power failure with the hotspot we were using in Long Bay, St Thomas. We were able to send & receive email fortunately, but we couldn't access the internet. We thought we would catch up on blogs when we reached Antigua.

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show started on December 7th this year and we were really looking forward to it, as well as the sail from St. Thomas to Antigua. On the Sunday morning, shortly before dawn, we were dismasted which is a pretty major happening on a sailboat. Won't bore you with the details, but we safely motored in to Christiansted, St Croix Monday morning. Very happy with our Electric Yacht electric motor!

We have excellent wifi service on the boat and Paradise Connections is fully up and running. I admit to doing minimal work upon our arrival (though still giving full service to our clients, of course) as we have been busy making adjustments and planning on building a new rig & sails plus all the other things that are going on :)

Stuff happens and you just have to go with the flow.  We've been toying with the idea of changing to a Junk Rig and now we have the opportunity to do so.

So, in the next few days we'll be posting some photos from the St Thomas Charter Yacht Show and get back up to speed with interesting bits and pieces about chartering and charter yachts.

Yes, Life is Good...

We'd like to wish everyone a happy holiday season.

QWEST - Another great diving & sailing yacht charter

Thanks to Kim & Rich for another wonderful yacht charter!

Here are comments from our most recent clients aboard the s/v QWEST. Qwest is a 49-foot sloop which specializes in 2-person sailing vacations. Both Kim and Rich are dive instructors and diving is included in their rates.  As an added bonus, there is Jasmine, their feline cruise director :)

Sheri & Robert were celebrating their 20th anniversary...

Qwest yacht charter - November 2009

How did you enjoy your charter?

The entire experience was fantastic!  Could not have been better.

Did you find your crew to be helpful, accommodating and friendly?

All of the above. Kim and Rich are fantastic people.  We really enjoyed their company and their musical talent.

Was the yacht comfortable, clean and well maintained?

Great ship...very comfortable

How would you describe the quality and presentation of the meals served on board?

Exceptionally good. Kim was very creative in the galley and Rich was a master griller.  We enjoyed Kim's presentation of each meal and looked forward to every meal, even the beach picnic. 

How did you find the services offered by Paradise Connections?

Very informative, responsive and helpful.  Everything was perfect.

Would you be interested in taking another yacht vacation in the future?
Definitely

If so, would you like to charter the same yacht and crew?

Definitely

Did you stay in a hotel before or after your charter?

Yes

If so, which one and what are your comments?

At Home In The Tropics.  Fantastic!  The Inn is perfect.  It was a short, tho stair intensive walk to town which we grew accustomed to the first day.  The owners are very helpful and terrific people. The amenities were great.  Rooms and food excellent.

Are there any further comments or suggestions you would like to make to enable Paradise Connections, the yacht, or crew to better serve you and other clients in the future?

None that we can think of

May we use you as a reference?

Of Course

Thank you all for making our 20th Anniversary Vacation a fantastic and memorable one!
- Sheri & Robert, November 2009

By the way... QWEST is available for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Qwest
View Qwest's online brochure and brochure #2
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com