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It’s Showtime!

I love my job. I’m off to the Caribbean to see the newest yachts in the charter fleet, meet the crews, and shake hands (bump fists?) with my favorite, tried-and-true crews.  First stop, Tortola in the BVI, immediately followed by the St. Thomas Show in the USVI.   It’s work, but someone has to do it!   Call me for hand-picked yacht recommendations perfect for your next trip to paradise.

Delicious!

One of the highlights of the Charter Yacht Shows is being invited to dine on board a yacht. There are also cleverly-themed yacht hops, along with Chefs’ and Bartender competitions. See you in 10 pounds!

Give Thanks on LUAR and save $2,000

“Every second of our trip was over the top! Every meal was INCREDIBLE and far exceeded our expectations. Rich and Lisa treated us like royalty.”

“Time spent together as a family is our most cherished. What we didn’t anticipate was how much it meant to have such extraordinary people to share that with. Rich & Lisa are amazing. The entire week was flawless in every way.”

We can’t imagine a more delicious or delightful way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday than sailing in the beautiful US and British Virgin Islands on LUAR!

Book your charter from anytime in November through December 18 and take $2,000 off the weekly rate. Your yacht features 3 spacious King Cabins, each with ensuite bathroom and separate shower stall, a spacious salon, covered cockpit for alfresco dining and a flybridge for enjoying incredible views of the crystal clear Caribbean. Call Sherry at 970-871-6002 or email her [email protected].

A Safe Bet?

“Placing clients on MANNA is a safe bet for Yates Yachts”

, wrote my most recent guests who chartered this 53-foot catamaran in the BVI. And then I opened the rest of the pictures!

Slit throats and free-flowing rum aside, here is why Captain Wayne and Admiral/Chef Emily on the catamaran MANNA are so easy for me to recommend:

“We loved our cruising vacation. Great boat and even better crew…they are excellent people and great company. There was not one crew I saw in the islands that I’d rather have. The meals were excellent and Admiral Emily accommodated our son’s pickiness perfectly. Their knowledge of the area was excellent and Captain Wayne is a great Divemaster. We wouldn’t change a thing!”

-A.K., March 2018

To learn how MANNA’s benevolent and playful crew “pays it forward”, call Sherry at 970-871-6002 or email [email protected].

WHAT A BEAUTY!

“After our trip on ALBA, we consider Croatia to be the most beautiful place we have ever sailed.”

Fabulous ALBA Crew

Her crew were excellent;  friendly, knowledgeable and very professional.  Captain Mirko set up a fantastic itinerary for us, and it seemed like every place we went to was more spectacular than the last. He was ably helped by the delightful Kiku, who was charming and always ready to lend a hand when needed. I don’t think I ever saw a frown on his face!  Our hostess, Katerina, charmed us all with her infectious giggle!  Samir, our chef, was an absolute genius in the kitchen.  Suffice it to say that altars should be set up to worship his dishes. Amazing, amazing, amazing!

ALBA Interior

Everybody loved their cabins.  Beautiful & comfortable!

On to Croatia itself.  We loved it!

Crystal Clear Adriatic

Clear blue water, fabulous little swimming holes, and friendly people.  Captain Mirko took us to so many beautiful spots. A bay with a hike to a monastery hidden in the hills, a spot with an agri-turismo restaurant where everything they served was grown or bred there.  We would set off after breakfast, stop at a fabulous swimming place and then move on to wherever we were going to dock or anchor for the night. We saw so much!  There is a fabulous Spanish fort that takes a bit of a climb from the town, but there is a bar inside where we stopped for a celebratory bottle of champagne!

Beautiful Jackson Family

Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful trip!

The J. Family & Friends

Save $2,000/week on XENIA 50

This summer, 6 lucky guests can save up to $2,000/week on this award-winning catamaran!  Book your charter in the BVI between now and December 15th to take advantage of this special rate.

Here is what our clients say have to say about your yacht and hosts:

“You can tell that Peter and Jade are doing what they  love and they are GREAT at it.  Captain Peter’s expert sailing made me feel very safe and at ease while at sea, and Jade’s exquisite artistry in the  presentation and flavor of each meal made this trip easily the best dining experience of my life.  Their impressive attention to detail continued to amaze me in different ways throughout the trip.  It was a true joy to spend a week with this beautifully talented and dynamic couple.”

 

8 CREWED CATS for $1,000 OFF

You deserve a GREAT ADVENTURE in 2017!   Book your sailing vacation in the BVI in January and save $1,000.  A crewed yacht charter in the Caribbean will be the SWEETEST THING you have ever experienced!  Don’t FLIP FLOP on your New Year’s Resolution to escape to paradise.  Before change takes place in the WHITE HOUSE, bring out the water-loving PISCES in you.  Be a WILDCAT TOO!  You’ll be RAVEN about your crewed yacht charter in the Caribbean!  Happy New Year from Sherry Yates and her good friend, FRANGINES!

CUTE LITTLE CAT!

Now that I have your attention, Cute Little Cat is also 63-foot Lagoon power cat with 4 cabins featuring king-size beds, private bathrooms, all the water toys you could ever want, and one of my favorite crews, Captain Luc and Chef Frederique.  You will be pampered.  The flybridge offers breathtaking views.  There’s a home cinema system on board, and your Chef has just made her “magic ice cream”!

 

Who wouldn’t want a Cute Little Cat for Christmas?  Or New Year’s for that matter?  She is available!  Call Sherry at 970-871-6002 for more details.

FEEL THE MAGIC

FEEL THE MAGIC on a crewed yacht charter in the Caribbean this Christmas.

Captain Hank and award-winning Chef, Certified Sommelier and Certified Yoga Instructor Micheale invite you onboard for a truly magical holiday.  Your 50-foot catamaran sleeps up to 8 guests.  Santa has already left all the toys you can dream about on board, including Stand Up Paddleboards, a Hobie Mirage Kayak with pedals, Waterskis, a Wakeboard, a Kneeboard, lots of Snorkeling gear and Fishing rods, SNUBA, musical instruments, and more.

FEEL THE MAGIC is available for a free sleep-aboard the night of December 22, boarding in St. Thomas for sailing to St. John, the BVI and back to St. Thomas.   No hotels to pay for, and your hosts are waiving the holiday premium.  This yacht is an amazing value at just $15,750 (half-board).  Call 866-994-7245 or email [email protected] for details.