Charter Yacht BLUE PASSION: Grenadines Summer Special

The charter yacht BLUE PASSION, a Beneteau Oceanis 58, has announced lower summer 2011 rates. They will be operating around the Grenadines through the end of October.

Charter Yacht Blue Passion - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters

Sailing vacations in the Grenadines this summer

SPECIAL SUMMER 2011 RATES:

• This special has expired

Blue Passion is a 58-foot Beneteau (Oceanis 58) sloop with an owner-operator crew of two. Blue Passion is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, each with private, ensuite heads/showers. The aft, starboard guest cabin can be either a queen or split into twins (see layout diagram in the yacht's ebrochure).

BLUE PASSION is currently available for NEW YEARS in St Martin
beginning as early as December 30, 2011
  CHRISTMAS is already spoken for --- Book NOW!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book BLUE PASSION
View Blue Passions's online brochure

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

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Catamaran OCEAN JEDI - Virgin Islands Special July offer

The charter yacht OCEAN JEDI,  a 58-foot Cata Ballotta catamaran, has a special FUN IN THE SUN GETAWAY...

Charter catamaran Ocean Jedi - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters

Sailing vacations in the Virgin Islands & other Caribbean locations

Join Captains Frank and Denise on a tropical sailing adventure!

FUN IN THE SUN GETAWAY to the Virgins Islands:

• This special offer has expired

Ocean Jedi is a 58-foot Cata Ballotta catamaran with an owner-operator crew of two.  Ocean Jedi is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each with King-size berth and private, ensuite head/shower. Frank is a dive instructor and offers diving to certified divers at $40/dive/diver, bring your own gear or rent. Resort course for non-certified divers available.

OCEAN JEDI is currently available for CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

Book NOW!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book OCEAN JEDI
View Ocean Jedi's online brochure

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

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Charter Comments Catamaran DIAMOND GIRL Bahamas June 2011

We had clients do a honeymoon charter aboard the catamaran DIAMOND GIRL II in the Bahamas at the beginning of last month (June 2011) and we'd like to share their comments with you.

Charter Catamaran DIAMOND GIRL II

Crewed Yacht Charters in the Bahamas

Diamond Girl II is a 62-foot Sunreef catamaran with a crew of two, available for charters in the Bahamas.

Sheila & Bob,

We had a WONDERFUL time on the charter!  Can't wait to do it again!!

Crew was perfect!  Vickie was an awesome cook.  They were great and would love to sail with them again.

You may use as as a reference at any time.  Very happy with Paradise Connections.  You all made our honeymoon perfect!!!! 
 
Thanks so much,
Rob and Jill

Diamond Girl is air conditioned and can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 cabins (2 Queens, 1 Double), each with ensuite head/shower. Diamond Girl has a 19-foot dinghy with 50HP motor, tube, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, TV/DVD, etc.

Please note that Diamond Girl is a NON-SMOKING charter yacht.

DIAMOND GIRL 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 DIAMOND GIRL II
View Diamond Girl II's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Yacht Charter Comments : SANDCASTLE

We have received client comments from charterers we had aboard the charter yacht Sandcastle, a 72-foot Irwin ketch, this May 2011.

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

Sailing & Diving Vacations in the USVI & BVI

Charterers were a group of 3... Husband & wife with 78-year old mother (who still dives!)

• How did you enjoy your charter?

It was wonderful!

• Did you find your crew to be helpful, accommodating and friendly?

Rik and Ann treated us like old friends.  They were very helpful, and so much fun!  We were a tough bunch--picky eaters (one vegan, one just picky) and they really worked with us to make us incredible meals.  Also, one was 78 years old, one with poor balance….not quick getting around and in and out of boat/dingy, but Ann and Rik were always supportive and patient.  Lots of fun playing Trivial Pursuit and euchre with them.  We really felt at home on the Sandcastle.       

• Was the yacht comfortable, clean and well maintained?

Yes

• How would you describe the quality and presentation of the meals served on board ?

I took pictures, the presentation was so good!  All vegan meals, and great variety.  Really, really good food!  And Rik is a fantastic bartender!

• How did you find the services offered by Paradise Connections ?

Great   

• Would you be interested in taking another yacht vacation in the future? 

Not likely, this was a once in a lifetime experience… If we do another, it will be more than 10 years from now.

• If so, would you like to charter the same yacht and crew?

Yes!!!!

• Did you stay in a hotel before or after your charter?

Yes -- both the night before and night after charter.

• If so, which one and what are your comments?

Hotel 1829.  Close, clean; clean but small pool.  Airconditioned.  No one to help up & down the numerous stairs with bags….there was someone to help my mom (78 years old) when she arrived, which was lucky since she could not have carried her bag up safely.  Stairs tough to negotiate even without a bag.   So would not recommend unless very strong and good balance.  Also not great since no food in bar--my mom went without dinner when she arrived, as going into town was too much of a hike for her and she didn't want to go out alone.  It was an inexpensive hotel and close to ferry, so it worked well for us.

Rik & Ann

The charter yacht Sandcastle is a 72-foot Irwin ketch with a owner-operator crew of two. Sandcastle is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests. There are two full-width guest cabins with King-sized berths and ensuite head/shower, plus the library settee converts into a Queen or can be configured as single upper/lower bunks.  The settee in the forward cabin can also be converted into a twin berth, so the guest accommodation is quite flexible. Onboard diving available.

Contact Paradise Connections to arrange your sailing vacation with Ann & Rik aboard the charter yacht Sandcastle.

SANDCASTLE is currently available for CHRISTMAS
NEW YEARs is already spoken for

Book NOW!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book SANDCASTLE
View Sandcastle's online brochure

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

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Charter Catamaran NAUTICAT OF FOWEY - Super Saver Special for Summer Charters in the Virgin Islands

Bill and Ali, owner-operators of the charter yacht Nauticat of Fowey, announce that they will be staying in the Virgin Islands this summer and are available for charter through August 14 (2011).

Charter Yacht catamaran Nauticat of Fowey - Sailing Vacations in the BVI

Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

Nauticat of Fowey has a summer super saver special for you:

 THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED

Nauticat of Fowey is a a 47-foot Leopard catamaran with a crew of two (owner-operators). 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.

Looking forward to your inquiries !

NAUTICAT 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 NAUTICAT OF FOWEY
View Nauticat of Fowey's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Catamaran MAROLANGA this summer in the Virgin Islands

The catamaran MAROLANGA is available for yacht charters throughout the summer in the Virgin Islands (either the Spanish VIs or US/British VIs).

Charter Yacht Catamaran 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 for discounted rates

• 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

Quite often we have people asking if their kids will be bored... NO WAY!!!

Kids on Marolanga's Easter Charter

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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Client Comments: Yacht Charter FLAME June 2011

We recently had a 4-person, family yacht charter aboard the motor yacht FLAME with Wayne & Barbara this month (June 12-19, 2011) and we'd like to share the clients' comments...

• How did you enjoy your charter?

We absolutely loved it.

• Did you find your crew to be helpful, accommodating and friendly?

They were great and made the vacation especially memorable.

• Was the yacht comfortable, clean and well maintained?

Yes

• How would you describe the quality and presentation of the meals served on board ?

Unbelievable.  Barbara prepared seven perfect dinners.  I am serious when I say that all seven of her meals would make the top ten list of my life.  It was amazing, from choice of food, preparation, timing, presentation, freshness, taste, temperature, it couldn't have been better.

• How did you find the services offered by Paradise Connections ?

You made chartering a boat very easy, and responded promptly to all my questions.

• Would you be interested in taking another yacht vacation in the future?

Yes

• If so, would you like to charter the same yacht and crew?

Yes if in the VI

• Did you stay in a hotel before or after your charter?

No 

• Are there any further comments or suggestions you would like to make to enable Paradise Connections, the yacht, or crew to better serve you and other clients in the future?

Again we had a wonderful time.  Thanks to all.

Charter Yacht Flame - Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

We are going to have some exciting news from Wayne & Barb... Stay tuned!

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Jet Blue adds US Virgin Islands flights

Great news! JetBlue airlines will begin flying to the U.S. Virgin Islands this winter, both St. Thomas and St. Croix.

Beginning December 15, 2011, Jet Blue will be adding two daily round-trip flights to St. Thomas (STT) and one to St. Croix (STX) from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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JetBlue also plans to connect Boston to St. Thomas, saying it plans to a fly five nonstop flights a week on the southbound portion of the route. The northbound St. Thomas to Boston service will operate with a stop in San Juan. This Boston service will be seasonal, operating only during the winter schedule.

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Other Caribbean charter destinations that Jet Blue serves is St Maarten (SXM) and for those of you sailing in the Grenadines, Jet Blue flies into Barbados.

Not the Caribbean, although many people put it in that category, JetBlue flies into the Bahamas (Nassau - NAS) and the Turks & Caicos Islands (PLS).

It's nice to have alternatives :)

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Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz Festival & Sailing Vacations

MUSIC LOVERS: Combine the Newport Folk Festival (July 30 & 31, 2011) with a Yacht Charter and perhaps the Newport Jazz Festival the following weekend, too!

Folk music has been a presence in Newport since 1959 when the Newport Folk Festival was founded by George Wein, founder of the already well-established Newport Jazz Festival, 

The venue for this event is Fort Adams, situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival at the Fort features three stages of music, food & crafts, and a number of displays.

Fort Adams State Park

Bannisters Wharf

Mansions Cliff Walk

Saturday's Line Up:

The Decemberists, Gillian Welch, Gogol Bordello, Earl Scruggs, Ramblin Jack Elliott, Tegan and Sara (acoustic), Mavis Staples, The Felice Brothers, Delta Spirit, Freelance Whales, The Devil Makes Three, Song Circle (with Dar Williams, Ellis Paul, John Gorka, Liz Queler), Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, Typhoon, River City Extension, PS22 Chorus, The Wailin' Jennys, Sallie Ford & The Outside Sound, What Cheer? Brigade

Sunday's Line Up:

Emmy Lou Harris, Elvis Costello (acoustic), Amos Lee, M.Ward, Wanda Jackson, Middle Brother, Justin Townes Earle, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Civil Wars, Chris Thile & Michael Daves, Trampled By Turtles, The Cave Singers, The Head & The Heart, Secret Sisters, David Wax Museum, Mountain Man, Brown Bird, The Seeger Clogging All-Stars

We have a large selection of yachts (motor & sail) with a wide range of pricing & amenities available. Click here for a selection of yachts: CHARTER YACHTS FOR NEW ENGLAND Here's a sample 4-day sailing itinerary that would nicely round off your week.

Or, how does this sound for you music buffs: Do the Newport Folk festival, go do a bit of sailing, then come back for the Newport Jazz festival on August 5, 6 and 7!

• Newport Folk Festival's website.
• Newport Jazz Festival's website. 

This works for me... how about you?  Wouldn't this be an excellent week ????

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your sailing vacation
View a selection of New England yachts for charter
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Yacht Dream Ketcher: Abacos Bahamas Dive & Sail Vacations

The charter yacht Dream Ketcher, a 41-foot Morgan Out Island ketch, is chartering in the Abaco islands of the Bahamas and offers onboard diving with budget and family-friendly pricing.

Charter Yacht Dream Ketcher - Crewed Yacht Charters in the Bahamas: Abacos Islands

Sailing and Diving Vacations in the Bahamas

Dream Ketcher has a crew of two and accommodates up to 4 guests for a family charter. The forward guest cabin is a large V-berth and has ensuite private head with toilet & shower. There is a quarter berth after (port side) which is suitable for a young adult/teenager or two young children. The quarter berth can be curtained off for privacy.

Nathalie & Eric

Eric and Nathalie have spent the last couple of years learning all the best spots in the Abaco's and Nathalie has logged over 150 local dives.  She and Eric look forward to sharing their local knowledge with guests and showing them the secret harbors, beautiful cays and the abundant underwater life of the glorious Abaco Islands.  Both Eric and Nathalie have traveled extensively in their previous professional careers promoting international sporting events and are delightful, well educated, engaging and between them speak French, English and Spanish.

Nathalie's cuisine is influenced by her home country of France with a variety of Caribbean and fresh seafood dishes sure to please any palate.  As PADI Dive Instructor, Nathalie is eager to show anyone the wonders below the surface.

Eric, a licensed Canadian sailing instructor, is delighted to share his knowledge and instruct guests in the art of sailing.

Take advantage of Dream Ketcher's introductory rates. Prices are All Inclusive (except bar). This includes: all meals, snacks, and beverages (non alcoholic) aboard the yacht, Bahamian tax, cruising permit, fees and diving. See bar options, below.

February 24 - September 4:

Sepember 5 - February 23 (excluding Christmas & New Years)

• Special offer has expired

UPDATE: January 2013:Dream Ketcher offers 3 bar packages for you to choose from.

1. Guests bring their own wine/liquor, no corking charge
2. Select wines & beverages from the list and make your own package.

This French crew has an excellent knowledge and taste in wines - CLICK HERE for wine list.

DIVING:

Nathalie is a PADI Dive Instructor and Dream Ketcher offers up to 6 dives/week for certified divers. Bring your own gear or rent BC/regulators. They also offer a resort course ($150/person) for non-certified divers.  Inquire for other instruction.

DREAM KETCHER 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 DREAM KETCHER
View Dream Ketcher's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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