RECIPE: Catamaran Pisces' Grand Marnier Spoons

Louise Langello, the chef aboard the charter catamaran PISCES, won the culinary contest at the November 2014 VICL Fall Yacht Charter Show in St Thomas with this recipe. It is a savory sweet combination of top sirloin and tropical fruits flavored with the the requisite contest ingredient, Grand Marnier, an orange-flavored cognac liqueur.

GRAND MARNIER SPOONS

STEAK MARINADE

• 2 Top sirloin steaks
• 6 tbs Grand Marnier
• 1/4 cup Freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce
• 3 tbs Honey
• 2 tbs Asian chili sauce
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tbs Finely minced orange zest
• 1/4 cup Finely minced ginger
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil
• 2 Minced green onions

OTHER INGREDIENTS

• 1 Avocado
• 1 Mango
• Plain goat cheese
• Sea salt
• Pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Marinate two top sirloins for 4 hours.
2. Take top sirloins out of marinade and set side. Transfer marinade into a small saucepan and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes or until marinade has reduced to 1/3 of its original volume.
3. Meanwhile, mash avocado with fork and lightly season with sea salt and pepper. Place a large dollop of mashed avocado on each spoon for bottom layer.
4. Cube mango into small pieces.
5. Grill steaks to medium rare, then place in foil for 5 minutes.
6. Slice the two sirloins into very thin slices. Wrap one piece of steak around one or two small cubes of mango and place it on top of the mashed avocado.
7. Top the steak and mango piece with a small cruble of goat cheese.
8. Take less than a teaspoon of the marinade reduction and drizzle it over the goat cheese.
9. Serve.

Thanks for sharing your recipe, Louise.

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Charter Catamaran Pisces - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters - VI Sailing Vacations

Pisces is a 47-foot Leopard catamaran with a crew of two, Stephen and Louise. Pisces is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins, each with Queen berth and ensuite head/shower. Pisces has a 13-foot dinghy with 25HP motor, tube, kayak, standup paddle board (SUP), snorkel gear, fishing equipment, TV/DVD in salon, iPod, wifi where available, etc.

Steve is a dive master and Pisces offers 3 dives/week for certified divers, with gear included. Additional divers are $25/dive/diver.

Family discount: Children 14 years old and younger receive a $250 discount off standard rates.

Looking forward to your inquiries !

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book PISCES
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Charter Yacht Promenade Cabin Cruise Week 2015 February 21-28

The charter yacht Promenade (65-foot trimaran) has two cabins open for their cabin cruise week of February 21-28, 2015. This is a great way to experience a charter on Promenade without having to get a group together.

Trimaran Promenade - Crewed Sailing and Scuba Diving Yacht Charters

Sailing Vacations in the Virgin Islands

This is the only charter-by-the-cabin week that Promenade has scheduled for 2015.  They are very popular so don't delay... Contact us ASAP.

Promenade at anchor --- Fishing --- Hiking

Diving --- Ride the Banana --- Chill on the Power Lounger

This is an excellent way for a couple to charter a large, fun boat with all the toys, diving AND fishing, without trying to put together a group with 6 or 8 other people :)

DETAILS:

• DATES: February 21-28, 2014, British Virgin Islands

• RATE: $4100/cabin for 2 people (NOT per person... ie, $2050/person, double occupancy)

• DIVING: Promenade has a dive instructor. Certified divers: $25/dive/diver. Gear rental $150/wk/diver. Resort dives for non-certified divers: $85/dive/diver, gear included.

Includes: All meals aboard (except one dinner ashore) and ship's standard bar, cruising taxes, port taxes, overnight air conditioning, onboard wifi, and all onboard ship's toys. SCUBA diving available at standard rates.

Excludes: Transportation to and from the yacht, including plane and taxi fares. Crew gratuities which are at your discretion but typically 15% of charter fee. Any meals and beverages you choose to have on shore. You will be responsible for one dinner ashore at your own expense.

Promenade is a fully air conditioned, 65-foot trimaran with a beam of 35 feet, that accommodates up to 10 guests in five cabins. The two forward cabins are Queens and each have private, ensuite head/shower. The aftmost center cabin is a Queen, while the port and starboard aft cabins can be configured as either twins or a king.  The aft 3 cabins share 2 heads/showers.

Promenade has a 15-foot dinghy with 50HP motor, waterskis, kneeboard, wakeboard, tube, 2-person kayak, paddleboard on request, 4 water individual power loungers, snorkel gear, fishing equipment (has commercial BVI fishing license), TV/DVD, iPod dock, wifi, and much more!

If this cabin cruise week is of interest, don't wait! We are actively trying to book her up and it would be a shame for you to miss this once-a-season opportunity for 2015.

I spent 5 nights aboard Promenade (aft Queen cabin) while attending the November 2014 Tortola and St Thomas Charter Yacht Shows. I found the boat very comfortable and the crew very hospitable. I had an excellent experience and a wonderful time. Love their homemade ice cream! Promenade is one of our favorite charter yachts.

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

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Charter Yacht Pacific Wave: 2 Special Offers - Buy One Get One Free & Charter Discount

Lynn, owner-operator of the beautiful charter yacht Pacific Wave, has a very interesting special offer... one that we've never seen in the charter industry.

Charter Yacht PACIFIC WAVE - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters - Liveaboard Scuba & Sailing Vacations in the Virgin Islands (with summers "down island")

SPECIAL OFFER: Buy One Get One FREE

Book a 7-night charter aboard Pacific Wave to take place in February 2015 and receive a 7-night charter in February 2016 for FREE

Lynn and Mark Terms & Conditions: For a full-week charter in February 2015 and February 2016 only Free week will be for the same period in February 2016 Lead charterer must be aboard for the charter in February 2016 Free week is non-transferrable and cannot be combined with other special offers No refund if charterer cannot sail in 2016.

ANOTHER SPECIAL OFFER: Discounted Rates for Winter/Spring 2015

Receive a $300/person discount for 7-night, all-inclusive charters taking place before April 30, 2015 aboard Pacific Wave in the Virgin Islands (not valid for BOGOF special offer mentioned above).

RATES for Winter 2014  (through April 30, 2014):
All-inclusive, full board charters in the Virgin Islands (Diving & BVI taxes included)

• 2 guests: Standard winter rate = $16,000 (less $300/person = $15,400/wk)
• 4 guests: Standard winter rate = $17,000 (less $300/person = $15,800/wk)
• 6 guests: Standard winter rate = $18,000 (less $300/person = $16,200/wk)

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Pacific Wave is a stylish Italian-designed 72-foot sloop with an owner-operator crew of two.

The yacht is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins all with ensuite head/shower. The master cabin, aft, has 2 double berths, while the other two guest cabins each have a set of twin, upper/lower bunks.

Pacific Wave has a 15-foot dinghy with 70HP 4-stroke motor, adult & junior waterskis, tube, wakeboard, 2-person kayak, snorkel equipment, fishing gear, hammock, large screen TV/DVD in salon, 4G WiFi available at cost, iPod dock, etc.

Both Lynn and Mark are Padi Dive Masters. Diving for certified divers in the Virgin Islands is included in the charter fee. Rent or bring your own gear. Air fills are $10/tank.

 

Plus... fabulous food, hospitality, and professionalism...

Recent comments:

• 30 November - December 6, 2014: Family of 3

"Lynn & Mark, Very seldom do things go exactly as planned, almost never do things exceed expectations.... this week was one of those times.  The snorkelling was spectacular the sails were exciting, and above all, the company with Lynn and Mark seeing to our every need made this a wonderful week.  Sadly now back to Philadelphia... cold and dreary as it is this time of year but with warm memories with new friends in Mark & Lynn to keep the memories alive.  See you again."

• Thanksgiving Week 2014: Family of 5

"Many thanks for a wonderful trip & celebration of Charles 70th.  We loved all aspects & TLC you both provided.  The boat is exactly what we'd hoped for & we are delighted to have found you.  The food was incredible, your detailed knowledge of all the best spots was invaluable & appreciated by all.  This has been a great success - many thanks!"

Don't you deserve a bit of pampering and some fun in the sun?

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

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Charter Yacht Drumbeat: Open for New Years

Drumbeat is under new ownership

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Let's start planning your sailing vacation!

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Charter Catamaran ELIXIR lowers their charter rate

The charter yacht ELIXIR, a 46-foot Robertson and Caine catamaran, has lowered their charter fee for the 2015 season.

Charter Catamaran Elixir - Crewed Catamaran charters - Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

NEW LOWER RATES, BVI taxes included:

• 2 Guests = $12,000/wk
• 4 Guests = $12,300/wk
• 6 Guests = $12,600/wk

Elixir is a 46-foot Robertson & Caine catamaran with a crew of two. Elixir is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each with queen beds, and ensuite head/shower.  Amenities include 13-foot dinghy with 40HP motor, tube, wakeboard, 2-person kayak, standup paddleboard (SUP), snorkel gear, floating mats, fishing equipment, hammock, iPod dock, TV/DVD in salon, underwater video camera, onboard wifi, etc. 

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

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UPDATED: Availability for Holiday Yacht Charters

UPDATED: January 3, 2015

Holiday Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

We have updated the 4 blog posts (click link below to view) with prices and availabililty for:

• Christmas 2014, Monohulls
• Christmas 2014, Catamarans / Multihulls
• New Years 2014-15, Monohulls
• New Years 2014-15, Catamarans / Mulihulls

Don't Wait Any Longer... Book Now

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Crewed Yacht Charters: Special Offers and Discounts

Here is a selection of current special offers on crewed Caribbean charter yachts. The special offers / discounts below include time-specific and other discounts... Check it out!

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PLEASE CLICK HERE to see current special offers

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PARADISE: Free Sleep Aboards for December 2014 charters

Berndt & Ruth, owner-operators of PARADISE, a 54-foot Irwin ketch, wrote to tell us about their Sleep Aboard Special for the month of December 2014.

Charter Yacht Paradise:  Excellent sailing, excellent hospitality, excellent fun, excellent food... 
Just an all-around excellent choice for your all-inclusive, crewed Caribbean sailing vacation in the Virgin Islands

PARADISE is offering a free sleep-aboard the night before the charter and a free sleep-aboard the night after the charter for any charter taking place between December 7-26, 2014.

Details for this special offer are:

• Boarding after 5pm night before first night of charter with dinner ashore that night at client expense. 
• Follwed by six, seven, or more nights of "normal, all-inclusive charter"
• Sleep aboard on final night of charter (normally ends by noon) with dinner ashore at client expense.
• Breakfast the next day is included; disembark the yacht by 10am. 
• May be applied to 6- or 7-night charters. 

This also includes Christmas!

To help clarify things...

• 7-night charter, 8-15 December 2014, for example: Board on 7th December after 5pm and disembark by 10am on 16th December 2014. Price: $7450 for 2 guests & $8750 for 4 guests
• 6-night charter, 8-14 December 2014, for example: Board on 7th December after 5pm and disembark by 10am on 15th December 2014. Price: $6385 for 2 guests & $7500 for 4 guests
• Charters dates may begin on any open day that is convenient for you and the yacht.

Christmas charter, includes holiday premium:

• 7-night charter: Arrive Dec.18 (after 5pm) then Dec.19-25 with departure Dec.26 (by 10am) Price: $8250 for 2 guests & $9850 for 4 guests
• 6-night charter: Arrive Dec.18 (after 5pm) then Dec.19-25 with departure Dec.26 (by 10am) Price $7072 for 2 guests & $8443 for 4 guests

Inquire about sleep aboards for other open dates in Paradise's winter & spring charter seasons, too.

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The charter yacht Paradise is a 54-foot Irwin cutter sloop that is owner-operated by Ruth and Berndt (Bernie) Bohmfalk. Paradise is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 4 guests in 2 cabins. They have a couple of cool features which will be appreciated by all, but especially those guests with limited mobility:

Cockpit: Side walk-through access. No climbing over the cockpit coaming.

Boarding ladder / Swim Platform: Paradise has a lifting swim platform that is an elevator from the water to the top of the transom at aft deck level.

PARADISE also has special rates for 7-night (or more) Honeymoon and Anniversary charters, plus a very interesting rendezvous diving package. Inquire for details.

Enjoy the warmth of Paradise this December

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

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