CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS, 2013-14
HOLIDAY YACHT CHARTERS IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
You better not wait too much longer :)
Here's a selection of recommended crewed sailing yachts (plus a couple of motor yachts) and their availability as of
November 30, 2013
Check out Promenade. They have excellent rates for a 6 to 10-person Christmas charter.
*** UP TO 2 GUESTS - VIRGIN ISLANDS ***
CORUS (SAIL - Monohull)
Corus
is a Whitby 42 ketch. Bill and Ann Hasted are a British couple who
have over 20 years' experience in the hospitality industry in their
native England, with a successful hotel and restaurant business. Ann's
cooking has quite a reputation as she frequently wins various categories
in the cooking contest at the annual Virgin Islands charter yacht
shows. Corus has a large guest cabin aft with a queen-sized berth,
ensuite head/shower and a separate entrance via the center cockpit.
Corus has a 14-foot dinghy with 40HP motor, 2 one-person kayaks, snorkel
equipment, hammock, DVD on laptop, beach toys, underwater camera
& video, Celeston GPS Sky Scout, onboard internet to
occasionally check email from ship's computer, or bring laptop and use
local hotspots where available, etc. Bill is a Dive Master and includes 4
dives/week for certified divers. Divers may bring their own gear or
rent (air fills not included).
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN - No holiday premium. Regular rates.
- NEW YEARS:
OPEN - No holiday premium. Regular rates.
- RATE: $6200/wk for 2 guests (BVI taxes not included with USVI pickups)
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DIVING: 4 dives/wk included for certified divers. Bring your own gear
or rent at cost. Yacht supplies tanks and weight belts. Airfills at
guest expense average about $15 per fill per tank.
- BROCHURE:
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- GUEST COMMENTS:
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TWO MUCH FUN (SAIL - Catamaran)
Two Much Fun is a 40-foot
Manta catamaran with an owner-operator crew of two (Peter &
LeeAnn Bonta), plus their Yorkshire Terrier, Mimi. Two Much Fun
specializes in 2-person charters. The boat is fully air conditioned and
accommodates 2 guests in the starboard aft cabin which has a Queen berth
and ensuite head with shower. Two Much Fun has a 10-foot dinghy with
10HP motor, 2-person Hobie Mirage kayak with sail (paddle or pedal),
snorkel equipment, fishing gear, TV/DVD in salon, onboard wifi, beach
games, musical instruments, etc.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN
- NEW YEARS:
OPEN but hold beginning Dec. 28th. Not confirmed so we can challenge.
- RATE: $7100/wk for 2 guests (BVI taxes included)
- BROCHURE:
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- LAYOUT DIAGRAM:
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*** UP TO 4 GUESTS - VIRGIN ISLANDS ***
HYPNAUTIC (SAIL - Catamaran)
Hypnautic is a 44-foot Lagoon catamaran with an owner-operator crew of
two. Hypnautic is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 4 guests
in 2 cabins each with Queen berths and ensuite heads/showers. As you can
see from their layout diagram, this is the "owner's version" which has
one large cabin in the starboard hull, with Queen sized bed, sitting
area, lots of cupboard space, and a separate walk-in shower. Both guests
cabins have their own satellite TV, and individual AC controls.
Hypnautic has lots of lounging space. Besides the normal aft cockpit,
there is a sunken cockpit on the foredeck in front of the mast, plus
there's also seating and a padded sundeck on the flybridge area above
the cockpit. Hypnautic has a 14-foot dinghy with 60HP motor, waterskis,
tube, wakeboard, kayaks, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, standup
paddleboard (SUP), iPod docking station, Satellite TV in each guest
cabin, salon and cockpit, onboard wifi, underwater LED fishlights, etc.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 26
- NEW YEARS:
Booked beginning December 27
- RATE: $15,000 for up to 5 guests
- BROCHURE:
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PARADISE (SAIL - Monohull)
Paradise
is a 54-foot Irwin cutter with an owner-operator crew of two, Bernd
& Ruth Bohmfalk. Paradise is air conditioned and accommodates
four guests in two cabins. The large master cabin aft has a centerline
queen-sized berth and ensuite head with shower/tub. The forward guest
cabin has a centerline queen berth with adjoining head with shower/tub
which is shared with the crew. Two nice details that are appreciated by
all and, especially those with limited ability, is their water access
and their cockpit access. Paradise has a lifting swim platform that is
an elevator from the water to the top of the transom at aft deck level.
Another nice feature is the walkthrough side entrance which allows easy
access to the cockpit from the sidedeck without climbing over the
cockpit coaming. Paradise has a 12-foot center-console dinghy with 25HP
motor, kneeboard, two one-person kayaks, two standup paddleboards (SUP),
snorkel gear, fishing equipment, floating mats, water chairs, TV/DVD,
and onboard wifi & internet where available, underwater video
camera, etc. Paradise also can arrange private, rendezvous diving with a
local dive operator for their guests who wish to do a few scuba dives
while on charter.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 26. Hold Dec.14-21. Not confirmed booking so we can challenge.
- NEW YEARS:
Booked beginning December 27th
- RATE: $9,625/wk for 4 guests (BVI taxes included)
- RATE: $8,085/wk for 2 guests (BVI taxes included)
- DIVING: Private rendezvous dive package
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AIR CONDITIONING: The air conditioning is run during meal preparation
time and this cools down the entire interior of the boat for the
evening. If guests request A/C to be run overnight, there is a $50/night
surcharge.
- BROCHURE:
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SEA WITCH (SAIL - Monohull)
Sea
Witch is a 58-foot Pearson sloop owned and operated by John and Susan
Stephenson, plus their cat Tulang. Tulang is a 15-year old Singapora,
with short hair and very low dander. Susan says that guests love Tulang
and want to take him home at the end of their charter. Sea Witch is
fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 4 guests in your choice of 2
of the 3 cabins. The master cabin aft is full-width and has a
queen-sized bed on the centerline, and ensuite head (electric) with
shower stall. The forward cabin has a large queen-sized V-berth (tapers
towards bow) and the mid-ship cabin has upper & lower single
bunks. The two forward cabins share a head/shower which also has an
electric head and separate shower stall. Sea Witch has a 12-foot dinghy
with 20HP motor, 2-person kayak, snorkel equipment, fishing gear, 2
floating mats, boogie board, TV/DVD & massage chair in salon,
hammock, etc.
- CHRISTMAS:
Booked through Dec. 29
- NEW YEARS:
OPEN beginning December 30
- RATE: $9,240/wk for 4 guests (BVI taxes included)
- RATE: $7,040/wk for 2 guests (BVI taxes included)
- BROCHURE:
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VERNA BREEZE (SAIL - Monohull)
Verna
Breeze is a 54-foot Gulfstar sloop, owned and operated by Chris
& Kelly Allison, along with their two cats, Petey &
Zorro. Verna Breeze is fully air conditioned and accommodates 2 guests, 4
if family. The guest cabin is forward with a queen-sized bed and
ensuite head/shower. The port-side cabin is suitable for children as it
has twin upper/lower bunks (6'5" long) that share the guest head. Verna
Breeze has a 15-foot center-console dinghy with 75HP motor, two kayaks,
wakeboard, kneeboard, tube, snorkel equipment, fishing gear, TV/DVD in
salon and guest cabin, onboard wifi. They have a huge awning to provide
shade on the foredeck which is a very nice feature. Kelly is a dive
instructor and offers "light" diving to certified divers. Light diving
means that the charter is not a dive-oriented charter.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 27
- NEW YEARS:
Booked beginning December 28
- RATE: $9,873/wk for 4 guests (BVI taxes included)
- RATE: $7,673/wk for 2 guests (BVI taxes included)
- DIVING: "Light" diving (4-5 dives/wk) for certified divers included. Bring gear or rent locally.
- BROCHURE:
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*** UP TO 6 GUESTS - VIRGIN ISLANDS ***
ALOHA MALOLO (SAIL - Monohull)
Aloha
Malolo is a 65-foot sailboat with a crew of two (Eric is
owner-operator). Aloha Malolo accommodates up to six guests in three
cabins with 2 heads/showers. Aloha Malolo has an 15-foot dinghy with
50HP motor, waterskis for adults and kids, tube, kneeboard, wakeboard,
two 2-person kayaks, fishing gear, snorkel equipment, floating mats,
surfboard, boogie board, TV/DVD in salon, portable DVD player, kite
kayaking, water trampoline, etc. Salty Dog, a golden lab, is optional.
Everyone loves Salty, but Eric understands that not everyone is a "dog
person" and they are willing to board her during your charter if
requested. Eric, owner-operator of Aloha Malolo, is a dive master, plus
he has certification to teach resort/discover scuba courses. Seven dives
per week are included in their rates for certified divers. Night dives,
too! A Discover Scuba course is included for non-certified divers.
Sailing instruction available. We like Eric's "Put Your Wallet Away"
philosophy (see Blog Post below).
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 27
- NEW YEARS:
Booked beginning December 28
- RATE: $13,090/wk for up to 6 guests, inquire for 8 (BVI taxes included)
- DIVING: Includes 7 dives/wk with gear, and Resort/Discover Scuba included for non-certified divers.
- BROCHURE:
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- BLOG POSTS:
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- GUEST COMMENTS:
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DREAMING ON (SAIL - Catamaran)
Dreaming On is a 47-foot
Leopard catamaran with an owner-operator crew of two; Geoff &
Iza. Dreaming On is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to six
guests in 3 Queen cabins, each with flatscreen TV/DVD, and ensuite
head/shower. They have a 13-foot dinghy with 30HP motor, waterskis,
tube, kneeboard, wakeboard, 2 one-person kayaks, windsurfer, standup
paddleboard, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, hammock, TV/DVD in salon,
wifi where available, etc.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 26
- NEW YEARS:
Booked beginning December 27
- RATE: NO holiday premium. Standard rates apply (BVI taxes included)
- BROCHURE:
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GRAND CRU (SAIL - Catamaran)
Grand
Cru is a 46-foot Leopard catamaran with a crew of two. The yacht is
fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each
with Queen berths and ensuite head/shower. Grand Cru has a 13-foot
dinghy with 40HP motor, waterskis, tube, wakeboard, kneeboard, 2
two-person kayaks, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, floating mats,
underwater camera, onboard wifi, TV/DVD in salon, etc.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 26 (Tortola pickup & dropoff)
- NEW YEARS:
Booked
- RATE: Christmas
Special : $14,000/wk for up to 6 guests (BVI taxes included)
- BROCHURE:
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GREENBOAT 1 (SAIL - Catamaran)
GreenBoat
1 is a 2013, 54-foot Nautitech catamaran designed to provide luxurious
accommodations, high performance sailing and leading edge green
technology for the smallest carbon footprint possible. GreenBoat has a
crew of two, is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6
charterers in 3 guest cabins, each with a tablet-controlled TV for music
and movies, Queen-sized berth, private ensuite head with separate
shower stall. GreenBoat has a 13-foot turbojet dinghy with 90HP motor,
tube, 2-person kayak, 2 standup paddleboards (SUPs), waterskis,
kneeboard, wakeboard, 14-foot inflatable Hobie Smart Cat sailing dinghy,
snorkle gear, underwater camera, 6-person inflatable aqua lounge
island, onboard wifi, TV/DVD in salon, projector movie system for
outdoor movies, etc.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 26
- NEW YEARS:
Booked
- RATE: $22,000/wk for up to 6 guests (BVI taxes included)
- BROCHURE:
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RUNAWAY (MOTOR YACHT)
Runaway
is an 82-foot Azimut motor yacht, owned and operated by James &
Lisa Ringland. Runaway is air conditioned and accommodates up to 8
guests in 3 cabins. The master cabin has a Queen berth, while the other
two guest cabins each have a double berth with a single pullman berth
over. All staterooms have ensuite head with enclosed shower stall, flat
screen television with DVD/CD/MP3 player and individual climate
controls. Runaway has a 17-foot dinghy with a 115HP motor, waterskis,
wakeboard, two 1-person kayaks, tube, Satellite TV & DVD in
salon on 52-inch LCD TV with surround sound, XBOX Video Game System,
onboard wifi, etc. Jim is a dive instructor and offers up to 5
dives/week to certified divers for $40/dive/diver, gear included. A
resort course is available at $100 per diver which includes one dive.
Extra resort course dives are $40, with a maximum of 5 dives total.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 29
- NEW YEARS:
Booked
- SPECIAL: $500/person discount off Christmas rate
- DIVING: $40/dive for up to 5 dives/wk for certified divers, gear
included. Resort course $100 and up to 4 more dives at $40/dive.
- BROCHURE:
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- COMMENTS:
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SUBLIME (SAIL - Monohull)
Sublime is a 72-foot Irwin ketch, owner-operated with a crew of three. Sublime is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins with double berths and ensuite head/shower. Sublime has an 18-foot dinghy with 115HP motor, waterskis, wakeboard, tube, 2 paddle boards (SUPs), hammock, TV/DVD, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, etc. Brian is a dive instructor and diving and instruction is included.
- DIVING: Included for certified & non-certified divers. Instruction included (inquire).
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 26
- NEW YEARS:
Booked
- RATE: $18,150 for up to 6 guests & $20,350 for 8 guests (BVI taxes included)
- BROCHURE:
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*** UP TO 8 GUESTS - VIRGIN ISLANDS ***
CAP II (SAIL - Monohull)
Cap
II is a 76-foot CNB Bordeaux 76 sloop with a crew of two. Cap II is a
beautiful sailing yacht that accommodates up to eight guests in four
equivalent double cabins, each with ensuite heads/showers. The yacht is
air conditioned and has a 14-foot dinghy with 50HP motor, tube,
wakeboard, snorkel equipment, fishing gear, TV/DVD in salon, etc.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN
- NEW YEARS:
OPEN
- RATE: $25,850/wk for 8 guests
- RATE: $24,200/wk for 6 guests
- RATE: $22,000/wk for 4 guests
- RATE: $19,800/wk for 2 guests
- BROCHURE:
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SHANGRI-LA (SAIL - Catamaran)
Shangri-La is a 65-foot catamaran with a crew of two. Shangri-La is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 guest cabins, each with flatscreen TV/DVD and ensuite head/shower.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 26
- NEW YEARS:
Booked
- RATE: $25,200/wk for 8 guests (BVI taxes included)
- RATE: $20,800/wk for up to 6 guests (BVI taxes included)
- BROCHURE:
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SUBLIME (SAIL - Monohull)
Sublime
is a 72-foot Irwin ketch, owner-operated with a crew of three. Sublime
is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins
with double berths and ensuite head/shower. Sublime has an 18-foot
dinghy with 115HP motor, waterskis, wakeboard, tube, 2 paddle boards
(SUPs), hammock, TV/DVD, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, etc. Brian is a
dive instructor and diving and instruction is included.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN through December 26
- NEW YEARS:
Booked beginning December 27
- RATE: $15,950/wk for up to 4 guests (BVI taxes included)
- RATE: $18,150/wk for 8 guests (BVI taxes included)
- RATE: $20,350/wk for 8 guests (BVI taxes included)
- DIVING: Included for certified & non-certified divers. Instruction included (inquire).
- BROCHURE:
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*** UP TO 10 GUESTS - VIRGIN ISLANDS ***
PROMENADE (SAIL - Trimaran) - up to 10 guests (possibly 12 for families if we ask nicely)
Promenade
is a custom 65-foot trimaran with a crew of three. Promenade is fully
air conditioned and has five guest cabins: 2 kings and 3 queens. The
king cabins may also be made up as singles, if requested, making a total
of 7 beds. The two forward queen cabins have ensuite heads, while the
aft queen and king/twin cabins share two heads. Promenade has a 15-foot
dinghy with 50HP motor, waterskis for adults and kids, kneeboard,
wakeboard, tube (4-person Predator also referred to as the "couch of
doom"!), two 2-person kayaks, 6-person "power lounger", snorkeling gear,
fishing equipment, 32" flatscreen TV/DVD, iPod with 5000 songs, air
compressor to fill scuba tanks. Lots of toys. WiFi where available,
bring your laptop. Promenade has a dive instructor so inquire for resort
courses or other diving instruction. Promenade offers casual diving for
certified divers: $20/diver/dive with gear rental, if needed, for
$125/wk/diver for BC & Regs. Promenade is one of the very few
crewed charter yachts in the BVI that carries a commercial fishing
license for the yacht. They carry ballyhoo and lures for trolling, a
casting net for live bait, frozen squid for bottom fishing, 2 trolling
rods, 3 bottom fishing/spinning rods, gaff hook, landing net, various
lures, bottom tackle and hand lines as well as 4 rod holders on the aft
deck. Overnight air conditioning $65/night, on request.
- CHRISTMAS:
OPEN for December 21-28
or December 22-29
- NEW YEARS:
Booked beginning December 29
- SPECIAL RATE: Christmas:
Only $12,000 for up to 6 guests, add $750 for each additional guest (8 guests=$13,500, 10 guests=$15,000).
- BROCHURE:
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- VIDEO:
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- DIVING:
- Certified divers: $20/dive/diver
- Equipment rental: $125/wk/diver (BC/regs)
- Resort dives for non-certified divers: $85/dive/diver, includes gear
See our blog postings for PROMENADE:
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Looking forward to your inquiries!
