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Yacht Charter Walkthrough Tours & Crew Interviews



The most popular charter destination in the Caribbean has been buzzing with bookings! Fly conveniently to Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and hop on a yacht! For those who are ready to travel, this warm & sunny location will allow you an easy flight access from the States, as well as the ability to travel throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands – without the need of a passport for U.S. citizens. The USVI is “well-positioned” to provide a safe vacation option for visitors aboard privately crewed yacht charter catamarans, motor yachts and sailboats, thanks to small groups of passengers and crew, ample time at sea and frequent stops at secluded anchorages.


Recently, many of the yachts were on display at the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Yacht Association show in St. Thomas. Join us on a walk through tour of many of the yachts!


🚩Congrats to 92' Motor Yacht Elite! "Best in Show 66’ & Over" Congrats to Capt. Gus, Mate Jonathan, and Chef Katie for their win! Elite offers a full beam Master cabin with a King bed, a VIP cabin with a King bed, and two convertible twins, that also have Pullmans.

Sleeps 10 Guests in 1 King(s), 1 Queen(s), 2 Twin(s), 2 Pullman


🚩 See the tour of Ventana & meet the Crew! Our clients had a great time aboard Catamaran VENTANA in November with Capt. Richard and Chef Christina in the U.S. Virgin Islands! Ventana offers four large double berths each with private ensuite baths including electric heads, vanity, and separate showers. A fifth cabin is available offering upper and lower berths and this cabin also has a private ensuite bath with an electric head, vanity, and separate shower. The main salon will seat up to 8 guests in comfort for lounging or dining. Ventana's exterior offers alfresco dining for up to 8 guests, top deck seating and lounge area in front of helm plus forward lower deck lounge area behind trampolines. With numerous lounging areas, there is plenty of space for gathering as a group or finding a private place for one or two to relax.


🚩 Meet Capt. John & Heather in the U.S. Virgin Islands as they take you on a personal tour aboard the 52' Lagoon crewed yacht charter Catamaran RUMBA. The yacht has 5 guest cabins accommodating up to 10 people: Four Queen berths plus one cabin with upper lower Twin bunks. All cabins are offer ensuite bathrooms.


CREW PROFILES:

Captain John~ A thirst for adventure and experiences encapsulate who Captain John is. Growing up in Michigan he developed a lifelong love of hockey and working on hot rods and classic cars with his dad. He’s earned a Master Mechanics degree; not to mention learning to surf, sail, and dive while living in Florida. He’s currently working towards his private pilot’s license when he’s not busy sailing the high seas. Being in the water or on it has become his chief form of recreation and relaxation, and he loves to share these passions with his guests. With over 75,000 nautical miles of experience in South America, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean and Florida Captain John is more than comfortable on the water. John even holds thirty-year speed records for both north and south-bound transits along the eastern seaboard of the United States. Working with Heather he enjoys crafting custom experiences for guests whether it’s finding amazing snorkeling, quiet coves, or sailing the days away.

Chef Heather~ A life-long Mainer who was born loving the sea and her state's nautical traditions. She was raised as all Mainers are to value hard work, enjoy dry humor, respect Mother Nature, and love all well-made things. Her grandmother fostered in her a love of simple, delicious meals with an emphasis on from-scratch making and baking with fresh, wholesome ingredients. In 2015 Heather was hired on a historic schooner - from the moment she stepped aboard, she was utterly hooked. Working onboard combined her love of sailing, hospitality, and the challenges of cooking from-scratch meals for thirty people on a woodstove in a tiny galley on a rolling ship. She returned for several summers to teach, but also to learn and improve her sailing, windjamming, and culinary skills. Working with John, Heather has learned how to chart, navigate, and work the systems on any boat. Seeking new waters and fresh opportunities, John and Heather became a delivery team, sailing thousands of nautical miles together. On crewed charters they create customized experiences for their guests: no two charters are the same. In their off time, they travel to new places to surf, eat, dance, and sail together. Their enthusiasm for life, adventure, teaching, and all things ocean make them perfectly suited to create a once in a lifetime experience for their guests.


🚩Meet Capt. Charlie & Cammi and see their live interview on a tour of this yacht charter catamaran! This 50’ 2021 Lagoon accommodates: 8 guests in 4 queen cabins with 4 ensuite heads with private showers.

🚩 Scuba Diving: 3 dives included per certified diver. The diving group number depends on certified divers experience. Diving Costs: 3 dives per week included for certified divers - charters 6 nights or more. Additional dives $25 per dive per person. Air compressor on board for tank refills.

🚩 Learn about the vacation experience in the Virgin Islands that Capt. Brian & Elena will craft for you sailing aboard the 2018 47’ Black Tortuga! Listen to the crew interview and take a tour of this beautiful catamaran that accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms & 4 full baths. There are 3 Queen cabins plus one-bedroom contains 2 single bunks. 🚩 Scuba Diving is available onboard! Diving Costs: $50 per person per dive / $75 per person per night dive / Up to 2 dives per day Elena is your dive instructor and Captain Brian is an award-winning photographer ready to capture all of the moments to remember forever both above and below water.

 

About Us:

We're former charter crew team, Captain, Chef, and owners of an Award-winning 72' sailing yacht 18 years. With over 300 charters in our logbook, we currently represent privately crewed Caribbean sailing luxury yacht charters as professional CYBA yacht charter brokers. Recently, we interviewed over 120 catamarans, motor yachts, sailboats, and professional crews. We're happy to work together as a team to promote charter vacation yachts offering modern conveniences & unlimited pleasure.


What should you expect from a luxury crewed yacht charter in the Caribbean? It's "ALL about you, ALL the time" onboard a privately crewed charter boat! It's surprisingly affordable too! Far away from overcrowded cruise ships, all-inclusive charter yachts allow you to explore some of the Caribbean’s most exclusive areas and delight in the natural, unspoiled beauty of secluded islands, hidden coves, and secret dive sites. Sail to a nearby island every day & snorkel around your own private beaches; enjoy your favorite cocktail while watching the sunset on your own private yacht; indulge yourself with 5-star gourmet cuisine that is prepared with Caribbean flair and served in the most beautiful surroundings you could ever imagine. We love matching the right crew & yacht with you!


6 Reasons Why We are Qualified:

1. As Members of the Charter Yacht Brokers Association and the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Yacht League, we maintain contact with the yachts to keep abreast of the very latest information on crew/yacht conditions and new yachts entering the arena.

2. We stay on top of local and Federal Government to keep informed about changes in our industry, as well as involving ourselves with the changes in the environment in which we offer charters.

3 We engage in open dialogue with local publications to help keep the government and the public aware of this important industry in our islands.

4. We attend multiple charter yacht industry shows in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, go aboard each of the yachts, meet the crews, attend association meetings and seminars. We'll happily share our notes about changes to the boats and crews and confirm any newly added features and upgrades as well as re-fits to the boat’s decor like new carpets, interior and exterior soft goods & fun new water-toys.

5. As a seasoned charter yacht Owner & Crew, we have access to the "inner circle" and know all the insider facts.

6. We've developed a longtime friendship with vendors of services such as local taxi drivers, ferry companies, good places to stay on land, great restaurants, and much more.


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