Richard Rome and Lisa Dixon have worked on Promenade for several years now and, after taking nine months off to have vacation time themselves (including SCUBA diving in the Far East, Rich earning his RYA Ocean Yachtmaster, and Lisa studying at Cordon Bleu), they are ready to come back to the Virgin Islands to take care and pamper you on YOUR vacation.
Because of their return, Promenade is opening their summer calendar. Promenade is now open for charters crewed by Rich & Lisa beginning July 6, 2009. Please note that July 17-24 is already booked, otherwise they are open and looking forward to having you aboard Promenade. But hurry, as popular boats with popular crew book up fast! Currently available for Christmas and New Years!!!
Kerry and Baz will take over from December 2009 through May 30, 2010. Kerry & Bazza have owned and operated Promenade for many years. They work hard to keep Promenade "ship shape" and do an excellent job of taking care of guests aboard. They have pride in their boat and the service they provide, and rightly so. We have had many happy charters and repeat guests aboard Promenade. Our problem with booking Promenade nowadays, is that they are too often already booked! It's a Catch-22 situation. We are happy that Rich & Lisa are back which gives us more charter weeks to fill :)*** SUMMER 2009 rates (July-November 2009): Rich & Lisa
FULLY CREWED, STANDARD ALL-INCLUSIVE CHARTER
- Charter fee: $18,900/wk for up to 10 guests. Twelve guests require prior approval, inquire.
- Includes: Cruising permits, National Parks fees, all meals aboard, ship's bar, and water sports.
- Not included: Crew Gratuity of 15-20%; Surcharge of $60 per night if charterers request air conditioning to be run throughout the night which requires the use of the generator.
Diving: $50/dive for certified divers, $85/dive for Resort/Discover Scuba. Includes gear. One dive/day. Please inquire in advance if you require more dives. Open Water Referral dives are available, upon request... inquire.- Miscellaneous: No age restrictions. Children welcome. Short charters are possible but charters of 5 nights or less are subject to an industry standard surcharge of 10%.
- Charter fee: $11,000/wk, plus all expenses & crew gratuity, for up to 12 guests. Children of any age welcome. No short charters, please.
Included: A competent licensed captain to be in charge of the boat and boat safety at all times. Guests are encouraged to plan their own route with the captain's help as much or as little as needed, and are in control of the yacht with the crew's skills and local knowledge for back up. Full water tanks at beginning of charter (750) gallons. Use of all equipment as inventoried on board. The galley is fully equipped with microwave, full stove, toaster oven, coffee makers, blenders, large fridges and freezers, icemaker, pantry, all common spices, dishtowels, dish clothes. There is a large propane barbecue on the aft of the yacht. Cabins are equipped with a set of sheets, towels and a beach towel for each person. The yacht has a commercial fishing license and fishing gear onboard.
Not included: Charterers are responsible for all costs, including food and beverages, extra ice, garbage disposal, fuel, moorings, clearing in and out costs, and whatever else we have not listed here :) National Parks Permit =$80/wk; VISAR = $10/wk, Cruising Permit = $2/day/person. Additionally, you are responsible for all the cooking, and cleaning the yacht returning it except for normal wear and tear in the same general condition and cleanliness at the end of the charter week. An incidental/fuel deposit will be required with the booking. The unused portion will be returned to you at the end of the week with a full accounting of expenses.
Meal options: You may choose how many, if any, lunches and/or dinners you would like to have prepared for you during the week. $100/day for dinner (not per person) and/or $100/day for lunch/appetizers, plus food costs.- Optional provisioning service: $150 plus cost of provisions, to save your valuable time for on the boat and not shopping
- Diving: Unlimited SCUBA diving: $10.00/dive per person. Divemaster fee of $50/dive, if wanted or required. BC and reg rental available on board if required at $125/person/week or you may bring your own. For some dive sites, Promenade reserves the right to require the guidance of a Dive Master
- Inquire for more details.
*** WINTER 2009/2010 Rates (December 2009 - May 30, 2010): Kerry & Baz
Charter fee: $20,900/wk for up to 10 guests. Twelve guests need prior approval, inquire.- Includes: Cruising permits, National Parks fees, all meals aboard, ship's bar, water sports, and air conditioning.
- Not included: Crew gratuity
- Miscellaneous: Minimum age for children: 12 years, inquire for younger kids. Short charters are possible but charters of 5 nights or less are subject to an industry standard surcharge of 10%.
- Charter fee: $12,000/wk, plus all expenses & crew gratuity, for up to 12 guests. No short charters, please. Children of any age welcome.
- Other details: the same as for Summer 2009, A La Carte charters (see above)
SLEEP ABOARDS: Additionally, Promenade will offer a sleepaboard option, for the night before the charter only, at a flat net rate of $800 with no services.As needs dictate, a third crew member may be added.
Baz & Kerry hope that their "A La Carte" economy option will help out, especially on their larger groups.
Looking forward to your inquiries!