Christmas is coming... Book your yacht charter now

Yes, we realize this is Memorial Day weekend which means it is still not even Summer yet, but if you are interested in a yacht charter for either Christmas or New Years, please contact us as soon as possible... Especially if you need a larger, 8-person sailboat.

Ann & Rik of SANDCASTLE

Most of our 8-person sailboats are already booked for New Years (but still inquire and we'll see what we can do) although Christmas week has more availability.

This year Christmas and New Years fall on a Sunday. In general, Christmas charters must end by the December 28th at the latest, while a New Years charter cannot begin earlier than December 27th. This is to allow the yachts to charter both holidays.  If your dates don't quite coincide with this recommendation, let us know and we will make inquiries for your specific charter dates. Some boats are a bit more flexible or your dates might fit in perfectly with their other bookings.

Also, if you want to cover both holidays, you can do so with a 10-night charter.

DRUMBEAT asks if You've Been Naughty or Nice

As this is Memorial Day weekend, it is the perfect opportunity to discuss your holiday vacation plans with your family and friends.

Looking forward to your inquiries!

Have a wonderful weekend... Sheila & Bob

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Charter Catamaran NAUTICAT OF FOWEY Recipe : Leek, Mushroom & Feta Filo Rolls

The charter yacht NAUTICAT OF FOWEY, a 47-foot Leopard catamaran, has a recipe to share:

LEEK, MUSHROOM AND FETA FILO ROLLS

First make your filling:

• Wash and finely slice 3 leeks and a handful of mushrooms.
• Gently sauté these in a pan with a little olive oil and a couple of sprigs of thyme and seasoning to taste.
• Mix in 3 – 4 oz of crumbled feta cheese or you can use goats’ cheese if you prefer. 
• Allow mixture to cool while you prepare your filo.

Prepare your filo:

• Take one packet of filo and carefully open out the sheets and lay them on a board and cover with some cling wrap to keep them moist.
• Melt one stick of butter.
• Take a sheet of filo and lay it on your work board – brush it carefully with the melted butter. Lay a second sheet on top. Cut the two sheets into three sections to give three oblongs and brush around the four edges of each one.

Now make the filo rolls:

• At the top end of each, place a small tight bundle of your leek mixture and fold in the top and the two sides all the way down.
• Roll these up into cigar shape parcels and place onto a baking sheet with the seam underneath.
• When all complete, brush the tops with beaten egg and chill down in the fridge for an hour or so.
• Cook in a hot oven for about 20 minutes or until the tops have gone golden brown. 

Variations – You can make much bigger ones to make as a main veggie dish and you could use any combo of cooked /leftover veg and herbs and cheese – maybe Brie or Mozzarella to make them a little bit gooey.

– Enjoy!

Charter Yacht Catamaran NAUTICAT OF FOWEY

Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters / Sailing Vacations in the BVIs, St Vincent & the Grenadines

Nauticat is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each with Queen berth and ensuite head/shower. Nauticat has a 12-foot dinghy with 25HP motor, tube, 2-person kayak, snorkel gear, TV/DVD in salon, portable DVD player, iPod, Kindle with many eBooks, etc.

Nauticat of Fowey is currently in the Virgin Islands. They would like to stay in the BVIs through July and then head down to the Grenadines, but it depends on booking requests... So, if you are interested in a yacht charter this summer, inquire about their location as they are a bit flexible. Nauticat of Fowey will start the 2011-12 season in the Virgin Islands through New Years and then the have a charter in the Grenadines mid-January 2012... But keep them in mind for the VIs, too... plans can change :)

NAUTICAT is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS

It's not too early... Book NOW!

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Looking forward to your inquiries!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book NAUTICAT OF FOWEY
View Nauticat of Fowey's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht MIRACLE in Bahamas this summer 2011

The charter yacht MIRACLE, a 115-foot Monte Fino motor yacht, is on its way to the Bahamas for the summer season.

Charter Yacht MIRACLE - Yacht Charters in the Bahamas

Scuba Diving, too!

The motor yacht Miracle is a 115-foot Monte Fino with a crew of five.  Miracle is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins:

• The Master cabin with a king size bed, shower and toilet
• Guest cabin with a queen size bed, shower and toilet
• Guest cabin with a double bed, shower and toilet
• Guest cabin with 2 single beds, shower and toilet.

Miracle has a dive professional aboard and offers diving to certified divers.

Amenities include:

• 29' Century Tow Behind
• 17' Caribe 2006 115hp motor
• 2 x 2 person Seadoos
• 2 kayaks
• Complete snorkel gear
• Extensive fishing equipment
• Competition water skis
• Wakeboard
• Jacuzzi
• Inflatable banana
• Dive Compressor
• Dive Gear (tanks)
• Xbox, Play Station and Wii
• 5' Hydraulic swim platform extension
• VSAT (High Speed Internet)

Standard Rate: $49,500 / week, plus expenses

Miracle is available for charter in the Bahamas beginning June 1, 2011.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MIRACLE
View Miracle's online brochure

For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht FLAME : Antique Car Enthusiast

We know that Wayne has a thing for antique cars so when Bob spotted this photo on a blog, we immediately thought of Wayne and sent it to him...

Wayne wrote back:

Pretty cool... I like those new cars!! Here's a pix of one of mine.

The charter yacht FLAME, a 65-foot Feadship motor yacht, is one of our favorite charter yachts in the Virgin Islands. Wayne & Barbara, owner-operators of Flame, have been chartering for 20-some years and they still enjoy sharing their boat and the islands with their guests. Jacob, the ship's cat has been aboard for about 5 years now, and is much loved by all.

Charter Yacht Flame - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

Flame is a fully air conditioned, 65-foot Feadship motoryacht that accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 equivalent cabins, each with private ensuite head/shower. Originally built in 1956, she has a classic style that is very appealing.  Flame has a large, covered aft deck which is great for dining and just relaxing out of the direct sun, yet still enjoying the cooling tradewinds. They have a 15-foot dinghy with a 85HP motor, waterskis, tube, snorkel equipment, 2-person kayak, two TV/VCR/DVD, iPod with 6000+ songs that can be broadcast in any cabin, bocci and lots of other beach games, too!

RATES: All inclusive, year round in the Virgin Islands (BVI taxes included)

• 2 guests: $11,500/week
• 4 guests: $13,500/week
• 6 guests: $15,500/week

Wayne & Barb invite you to "Come on in, take your shoes off, relax and make yourself at home!"

FLAME is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS

It's not too early... Book NOW!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book FLAME
View Flame's online brochure

For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht HONIARA - Lower rates

When everything else is going up (we just had a 21% increase in gasoline here in St Croix), the crewed charter yacht Honiara is LOWERING their rates.

Pierre & Adele wrote to say: Effective immediately, we have lowered our 2, 3, and 4-person weekly rates and they will now be $5700, $6700 and $7700 respectively.  Also, surcharges for short term 4-5 day charters are now waived. ($200 weekly discount for honeymoon charters of one week or longer)

How cool is that!

Honiara is currently available for crewed charters in the Virgin Islands or St Martin through the first week of June, then will be taking a summer vacation, and will return in autumn for the 2011-12 season.

Crewed Caribbean Charter Yacht Honiara - Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

St Martin Yacht Charters, too!

The charter yacht Honiara is a 45-foot Beneteau sloop, owned & operated by the Canadian couple Pierre Boudreau and Adele. Honiara accommodates 4 guests in two cabins, each with ensuite head/shower. A great boat for honeymoons, couples, and families.

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

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Charter Yacht Catamaran Marolonga : New Video & Summer Sailing News

Paradise Connections has created a new YouTube video / slideshow for one of our favorite charter yachts, the catamaran Marolanga. We would also like to remind you of their lower summer rates and summer specials.

Our New Video for Charter Yacht Marlonga
Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the US & British Virgin Islands, and Spanish VIs, too

Marolanga is a 44-foot Catana catamaran, owned and operated by Gus & Marcella, along with ship's cat, Sasha, a beautiful Persian. Marolanga is air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with private, ensuite head/shower. Marolanga has a good selection of "water toys" such as kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, kayaks; plus they love having families aboard and have toys for children. Do you enjoy fishing? Gus is an avid fisherman and maybe can hook you up with something :)

RATES, SUMMER 2011: May 1st through December 14th

• 2 guests: $6,500/wk
• 4 guests: $8,500/wk
• 6 guests: $11,500/wk

SUMMER SEASON SPECIALS: one week minimum

• Seniors: $500 off charter fee if one member of group is 55 years old or more.
• Honeymoons: $500 discount
• Family: For children up to 14-years old, $300 discount for 1st child, $200 discount for 2nd child

See a few of our previous blog posts with after-charter comments from our Marolanga charterers:

• Family of five
• Family of four
• Family of 4, additional comments
• Two couples
• St John wedding followed by honeymoon charter with friends

So, as you can see, other people think Marolanga with Gus, Marcella, and Sasha are pretty wonderful, too!

Marolanga is available for crewed yacht charters throughout the summer months in the Virgin Islands, US & British, and also the "Spanish Virgin Islands" : Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, Cuelbrita...

Take advantage of their lower summer rates & summer specials! Look at their brochures (#1 and #2), check your calendar, and then contact Paradise Connections to book your summer sailing vacation...

MAROLANGA is currently available for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARs charters... 

Book NOW!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAROLANGA
View Marolanga's online brochure #1 and brochure #2
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Catamaran SAFARI - Summer Specials Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

The charter yacht SAFARI, a 44-foot Lagoon 440 catamaran, will be chartering throughout the summer months in the Virgin Islands.  They have a special offer of a $1500 discount (based on a 7-night week) for July-October yacht charters.

Charter Yacht Catamaran Safari - All-Inclusive Sailing Vacations

Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

SUMMER RATES: May 1 - June 30 and Nov 1 - Dec 14, 2011

• 2 guests: $10,700/ week
• 4 guests: $11,700/ week
• 6 guests: $12,700/ week
• 8 guests: $14,000/ week (family only kids sleep in salon or forward single cabins)

SPECIAL RATES: July 1 - October 31, 2011 ($1500 discount)

• 2 guests: $9,200/ week
  
• 4 guests: $10,200/ week
  
• 6 guests: $11,200/ week
  
• 8 guests: $12,500/ week (family only)

The charter yacht SAFARI is a 44-foot Lagoon 440 catamaran with a crew of two. Safari is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins with Queen berths, each cabin has private ensuite head/shower. For families, 2 kids can sleep in the salon or up in the forward single cabins, therefore providing accommodations for 8 guests.

Watersports include a 14-foot dinghy with 40HP motor, adult & kids waterskis, tube, wakeboard, kayak, snorkel gear... Other amenities include TV/DVD in salon, iPod hookup, guitar & percussion instruments...

SAFARI is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS

It's not too early... Book NOW!

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

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Charter Yacht Fidelity: Summer Discounts for 2012

The charter yacht Fidelity, a 46-foot Jeanneau sloop, is announcing two summer discounts...

Charter Yacht Fidelity - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

Summer Sailing Vacations in the Grenadines

1) Down Island Charter Special – EXPIRED
2) Charters in the Grenadines - EXPIRED

And, Fidelity now has air conditioning... 

so you can truly chill out this summer in the islands!

Fidelity is air conditioned and accommodates up to four guests in two cabins (choose 2 of the 3). The forward guest cabin has a "walkaround" queen berth with ensuite head/shower, and the aft cabins have queen-sized berths with ensuite head/shower. Fidelity has a 12-foot dinghy with 25HP motor, snorkel equipment, tube, kneeboard, 2-person kayak, see-through floating mat, noodles, beach games, board games, cards, widescreen laptop computer for watching DVDs, and WiFi. Please note that Fidelity is a NON-SMOKING yacht.

FIDELITY is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS

It's not too early... Book NOW!

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

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Charter Yacht FREEDOM: 10% off... Book Now!

The charter yacht FREEDOM, a 120-foot Broward motor yacht, is offering a 10% discount for ALL INCLUSIVE (except fuel) charters taking place between now and September 2011, if booked within the next 10 days.

Charter Yacht Freedom - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE: (valid through May 13, 2011)

• $54,000/wk for up to 9 guests ($60,000 -10%) for charters taking place by September 2011

The charter yacht Freedom offers ALL INCLUSIVE (except fuel) yacht charters year round in the Virgin Islands (inquire for other Caribbean destinations).

Freedom’s philosophy is simple, “casual elegance, southern hospitality.” Unobtrusive yet superbly service-oriented, this crew is highly trained in their individual areas of expertise. The crew shares one common goal: a commitment to ensuring you have the most fun possible in the most relaxing way imaginable.

The charter yacht Freedom is a 120-foot Broward motor yacht with a crew of five. Based in St Croix they charter throughout the Virgin Islands. Freedom is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 to 9 guests in 4 staterooms, each with private ensuite heads with showers. The master cabin has a King bed, two guest cabins have Queens, while the fourth cabin has lower twin berths with a pullman. Each cabin has an HD flat screen TV/DVD with a dedicated satellite receiver, and high-speed internet Wi-Fi is available.

Freedom offers 5 dives/week for certified divers (additional dives available at $50/diver/dive). There is an onboard dive instructor so a resort course for non-certified divers is an option, too.

After your dive or your workout on Freedom's BowFlex TreadClimber, you might wish to relax and soak in the jacuzzi/hot tub on the flybridge.

When you view m/y Freedom's online brochure #1, please scroll down the page and read the information. The web site looks like it is only a slideshow on each page but there is text lower down that is very easy to miss :)

FREEDOM is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS

It's not too early... Book NOW!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book FREEDOM
View Freedom's online brochure #1 and online brochure #2
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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