Saturday, January 31, 2009

Valentine Special - St. Martin - Andromeda La Dea

Fancy a romantic getaway to St. Martin for Valentine's weekend? Check this out!


ANDROMEDA LA DEA, a 154-foot Perini Navi Ketch, is offering a 4-night Valentine's special for $65,700 plus all expenses.


  • Enjoy a massage
  • Cozy up in the jacuzzi with a glass of Bubbly
  • Dine on amazing cuisine and the best chocolate deserts
  • Only the best is good enough for Andromeda's guests
  • Always attentive crew to see to your every need
  • 154' Perini Navi Ketch
  • Immaculate Traditional Classic Yacht
  • 8 guests in 4 staterooms + 1 Pullman
  • Professional international crew including: licensed masseuse and prize winning chef
Still available for the St. Barth's Bucket Race: SEE POST HERE

Visit Andromeda's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Friday, January 30, 2009

Yacht Charter Comments: CONTESSA

Thank you Richard & Denise for giving our repeat clients a wonderful vacation aboard Contessa!


Charter dates = December 28, 2008 - January 4, 2009

Yacht = CONTESSA

How did you enjoy your charter?
Without question we enjoyed our charter. This was the 5th sailing vacation for us and the first for the P's. Laura P. (age 21) and Michael P. (age 18) had the time of their life.

Did you find your crew to be helpful, accommodating and friendly?
Capt. Richard and Denise couldn't have been nicer.

Was the yacht comfortable, clean and well maintained?
The Contessa was a beautiful boat. The cabins were very clean and comfortable.

How would you describe the quality and presentation of the meals served on board?
The meals were delicious and the food plentiful, which is important when traveling with two young men (ages 15 & 18).

How did you find the services offered by Paradise Connections?
This is the 4th time we have chartered with Paradise Connections and everything went smoothly. I would recommend you to anyone.

Would you be interested in taking another yacht vacation in the future?
I am sure we will be taking another sailing vacation sometime in the next 2 years.

If so, would you like to charter the same yacht and crew?
We would definitely charter again with the Contessa.

It not too early to book for NEXT Christmas / New Years !!!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

s/v PERSEUS

This morning's Dutch bridge opening in St. Maarten was quite moving... As the sailing yacht PERSEUS entered the lagoon everyone saluted the yacht with their horns. It lasted about 5 minutes.



Our sincere condolences to all...

Friday, January 23, 2009

Racing charter for St. Barth's Bucket Race

Anyone for racing in the St. Barth's Bucket?
March 26-29, 2009

ANDROMEDA LA DEA IS AVAILABLE!



SPECIAL BUCKET RATE: $125,000/full week + expenses
  • 154' Perini Navi Ketch
  • Immaculately maintained Classic
  • 8 guests in 4 staterooms + 1 Pullman
  • Professional international crew including:
  • Licensed masseuse
  • Prize winning chef
View Andromeda La Dea's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to charter a first-class yacht to race in the Bucket!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Charter yacht CORUS - Sail & dive the Virgin Islands

The charter yacht Corus, a 45-foot ketch, owned and operated by Bill & Ann Hasted, has instituted a new pricing structure through the end of the summer 2009 season (thru mid-December).

Charter Corus for sailing and diving in the Virgin Islands. Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters

Effective immediately, rates have been reduced to $4,800/wk for an all-inclusive charter for two guests (not each!).

Sail Dive BVI aboard charter yacht Corus. Contact ParadiseConnections.com for booking details.Bill is a dive master and their rates include one dive/day for certified divers. Gear, but not air fills, are also included.

Also, there is no charge for a child (12 years and under) using the navigator's berth and sharing the parent's bathroom.

If you are a single person who would like a crewed charter aboard Corus just by yourself, let us know and we'll see about a special rate for singles.

View Corus' online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for info: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Come on down and live a little!

News from the charter catamaran ALEXIS - Virgin Islands & Grenadines

Alexis is a 38-foot Admiral catamaran which accommodates up to 4 guests in two cabins.

Charter catamaran Alexis in the Virgin Islands or the Grenadines. Contact ParadiseConnections.com

Bambi & Geoff, owner-operators of the catamaran Alexis, would like to announce that they are offering a 10% discount on charters in the Virgin Islands between March 13th and April 4th, 2009.

Also, Alexis has opened up their calendar for this summer and will be chartering "down island" in the Grenadines.

View Alexis' online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for booking info: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!

PROMENADE - Availability update - Sail - Dive - Cabin Cruise too

NEWS FLASH *** NEWS FLASH *** NEWS FLASH
Charter Promenade - Contact Paradise Connections. Sail, Dive, Chill Out, Have Fun
This just in...
Promenade will open two more weeks in JULY 2009.

July 6-13 and July 14-21, 2009... there may be a day or two of leeway in there... just ask!

And, as mentioned yesterday...

There are TWO possibilities to charter the popular 65-foot sail dive trimaran, PROMENADE this season.
  • Firstly, we had a cancellation on a cabin we were holding for a repeat client, so there is still space available on Promenade's cabin cruise week of March 29 through April 4, 2009. This 6-night charter is $3600 for the cabin (rate for two guests, not each). Inquire quickly!
  • Secondly, there is ONE week open on Promenade's calendar: June 20-27, 2009. The rate is $18,900/wk for up to TEN guests! Inquire for 12.
Here are a couple of photos of rays that Kerry took yesterday near The Baths during their current charter.

2009 - Photo from Kerry of s/v PROMENADE..2009 - Photo from Kerry of s/v PROMENADE
Remember, stealing pictures is a no-no. Ask for permission :)

View Promenade's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Monday, January 19, 2009

FORTUNA - Cabin Charters & Heineken Regatta 2009

S/Y FORTUNA - An exciting opportunity at an affordable price!!!

Charter FORTUNA - Heineken Regatta & Cabin bookings with ParadiseConnections.com

The 82-foot Maxi sailing yacht FORTUNA is offering a very special opportunity to book the yacht by the cabin for the following dates:
  • February 8 to 15, 2009 starting and ending in St. Vincent
  • February 28 to March 8, 2009 starting and ending in St. Martin - explore the beautiful anchorages in Anguilla and participate in the Heineken Regatta for the last 3 days.
  • March 21 to 28, 2009 - location is flexible
Price: 1.900 Euros (or equivalent in US dollars) per person is based on double cabin occupancy per week, full board included. (Today's Euro rate is US$1.33)

FORTUNA has also lowered their Winter 2008/9 rates:
  • $19,000/wk for 4 guests
  • $20,900/wk for 6 guests
  • $22,780/wk for 8 guests
View Fortuna's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections about chartering: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Sunday, January 18, 2009

KALIKOBASS Special Rates & Free Air Fare - February 2009

KALIKOBASS II, a luxurious 104-foot sloop with a crew of four, is offering a super special offer for new bookings for February 2009 charters:
  • Coach airfare included for up to 8 passengers. This is for flights from any major US or European city (minimum of one-week charter)
  • Free days! Book a 7, 8 or 9-night charter and get one additional night FREE. Book a 10-night or longer charter, and get TWO additional nights FREE.
RATE: $57,500/wk for up to 8 guests, plus all expenses.

KALIKOBASS II: 104-foot Fauroux-designed performance sloop built at Trehard, is in outstanding condition following a $1 million+ refit last winter including new teak decks, flush deck hatches, etc.

Accommodation Description:

Four spacious double staterooms each with air conditioning, TV, DVD, VCR, CD player, fridge & en suite head/shower. All four of KALIKOBASS' staterooms can convert from two twin beds to one king size bed.

The two forward staterooms have a partition that can be removed to make a large "master cabin" with centerline king bed. (In this configuration KALIKOBASS II is suitable if there are 6 guests or fewer in the charter party.)

View the online brochure for Kalikobass: CLICK HERE & HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Don't wait too long to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity!
(Special offer expires: February 28, 2009)

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Congratulations, Ashlana! Plus Valentine's Special

Tom & Christie of charter yacht ASHLANA
Congratulations are in order as the crew of Ashlana, Captain Tom Hampson and Chef / Mate Christie MacConnell, became engaged on Christmas Eve!

To celebrate, Tom & Christie are offering an ASHLANA Valentine's Special -- a five-day, two-person charter at the price of $7,800 for 5-day charters taking place during the month of February 2009

ASHLANA is offering reduced winter 2009 rates of $10,700/wk for 2 guests, and $11,900/wk for 4 guests - with the added bonus of 8 days for the price of 7, both effective for the remainder of the Winter 2009 Caribbean season.

Rate terms are: inclusive except bar/beverages, local cruising taxes and /or fees, dockage and communications.

View ASHLANA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book your charter: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Friday, January 16, 2009

WHISPER - February 2009 Special

WHISPER, the beautiful 116-foot Holland Jachtbouw sloop, is offering a $10,000 discount for charters of 7 nights or longer taking place during the month of February 2009.

Charter WHISPER during February 2009 and get $10,000 off - Contact ParadiseConnections.com

WHISPER accommodates up to six guests in three staterooms, and has a crew of five.

RATES:
  • Normally, $80,000/wk, plus all expenses
  • February 2009, ONLY $70,000/wk, plus all expenses
View Whisper's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Looking forward to your inquiries!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

PACIFIC WAVE - Special offer - Discounted rates

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Yacht PHAEDRUS - Discounts rates thru December 2009

Charter PHAEDRUS in the Virgin Islands with Paradise ConnectionsOne of our favorite charter yachts, PHAEDRUS the 51-foot Morgan Sloop, owned and operated by Charles and Leslie with the help of ship's cat Lila, is lowering their charter rate through the end of summer season, December 14, 2009.

RATES (all inclusive):
  • $5,900/wk for 2 guests ($600 savings!)
  • $5,600/wk for 2-person honeymoon charter
  • Waive 10% additional premium for short charters
Don't miss this opportunity to charter Phaedrus this season at this exceptional rate!

View Phaedrus' online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book : CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Dive Catamaran LEGACY in Belize has special offer

The 65-foot dive catamaran LEGACY is offering a special rate for Belize charters taking place in January, February, and March 2009.

Dive Sail Belize with the Catamaran LEGACY - Contact ParadiseConnections.com

SPECIAL RATE for January-March 2009:
  • Only $12,000 for 6 nights for up to 6 guests
Wow, a $4,000 savings off their normal rate of $16,007 for 6 guests/6 nights!

This is an all-inclusive rate (except tip, of course!) and they state 3-4 dives/day. Diving instruction is available at extra charge.

View LEGACY's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for availablity: CLICK HERE

Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Charter PROMENADE - Last chance this season

The popular 65-foot sail dive trimaran PROMENADE, has one week available this season due to a recent cancellation.

Charter Promenade sail dive BVI with Paradise Connections Yacht Charters

PROMENADE is now available for the week of Saturday, June 20-27, 2009.
  • Rate: $18,900/week for up to 10 guests
There is also the possibility of ONE cabin available on Promenade's cabin week of March 29 through April 4, 2009. This 6-night charter is $3600 for the cabin (rate for two guests, not each). Inquire quickly!

View PROMENADE's online brochures: CLICK HERE and HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book your charter: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Friday, January 09, 2009

Catamaran CATNAP has last minute special

CATNAP, a 46-foot catamaran, is offering a discount on charters completed before February 11, 2009.


  • FULL BOARD: $1000 off normal weekly rate
  • HALF BOARD: $1000 off normal weekly rate
  • CAPTAIN ONLY: $200 off normal weekly rate

CATNAP offers what they term "Affordable Budget Crewed Charters". See their RATES page for details.

View CATNAP's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections to book a charter: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

BLITHE SPIRIT available for Easter week 2009

BLITHE SPIRIT has had a 2-week cancellation and is now available from April 4-23, 2009. This means that they are open for Spring Break / Easter.

Charter Blithe Spirit 2 with ParadiseConnections.com

Blithe Spirit is a 52-foot Irwin ketch, owned and operated by Michel and Dominique, a French-Canadian couple which cook fabulous meals. We love to be invited over to Blithe Spirit for dinner as they are wonderful people and we always have a great time. Superb chocolate mousse!

Read a couple of comments from previous guests we've had aboard Blithe Spirit: CLICK HERE

View BLITHE SPIRIT's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Blithe Spirit does have a few other open spots on their calendar, so contact Paradise Connections for more info: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Charter yacht ANALISA - Special family package

Charter motor yacht ANALISA, a 60-foot Hatteras, has a few special offers to ring in the new year!

Charter ANALISA in the Virgin Islands with ParadiseConnections.com

  • ANALISA has waived the standard 10% premium added to charters of 5 nights or less. A short charter will be charged the strict daily rate (divide weekly rate by 7 for daily rate and multiply by number of nights aboard).
  • ANALISA is offering a special family rate. A four-person family charter is only $12,420/wk. This is a savings of $1380. Not bad!

View ANALISA's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Monday, January 05, 2009

Catamaran AMARYLLIS - LOWER RATES FOR 2009 SEASON

CATAMARAN AMARYLLIS lowers their rates for the 2009 season.



Amaryllis is a 45-foot Privilege catamaran that accommodates up to 6 guests in three double cabins.

In light of the soft economy, Amaryllis has decided to drop their rates for the 2008/2009 season. Their reduced rates are:
  • 2 guests: $8500
  • 3 guests: $9000
  • 4 guests: $9500
  • 5 guests: $10,250
  • 6 guests: $11,000
For family charters they are offering "1 child free". This means that family of four, for example, can get the 3-person rate of $9000. A "child" is defined as anyone 17-years old or under.

Amaryllis also offers a "sleep over" rate for guests who arrive late into St. Thomas (after dark). Instead of staying in a hotel their first night, they can come directly to the boat. Amaryllis will have dinner and drinks ready. Breakfast will be provided the following morning and guests will be able to get a jump-start on their vacation. The price for this service is the equivalent of their half-day rate.

Also, for those who want to take less than a week's vacation, Amaryllis is offering a 2-5 day USVI package and waiving the 10% surcharge for charters less than 6 days. No time is wasted clearing customs as the charter stays in USVI waters. Pick up can be on St. Thomas or St. John making this ideal for guests who want some time on the water and some time ashore at a resort or villa.

View their online brochure: CLICK HERE

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Contact us: CLICK HERE