Read this recent report from Capt. Andrew Woodruff of sailing yacht, S/Y Stenella. Visit her here.
Humpbacks in the Channel:
"...they were in the Francis Drake Channel half way between Cooper and Beef Islands in the BVI heading to the Baths when I last saw them. But there have been many sightings in the channel and around Cooper and Salt Islands over the last 3 weeks so I suspect that they may be hanging around that area. If not we are often lucky this time of year sailing to or from Anegada once you are in 15 meters of water or more..." Wow!
Quite a day for Captain Andy and his delighted charter guests on board. Stenella is one of my favorite yachts, offered as all inclusive or Captain Only (you supply all). Read guest's comments here.
Pricing: 63' foot Stenella is offered at $350/per person/day everything included when 6 guests are aboard or only $226/per person/day as Captain Only (Fuel and fees are included, you supply everything else or eat on land at any number of restaurants.) A bargain indeed....
More Whales Tales....
More and more frequently, these leviathans from the deep are being sighted in the waters of the US and British Virgin Islands. In my many years sailing in those waters I was treated to the sights of a breaching whale off the North coast of Anegada, and once, in the Sound on the North coast of St John, USVI.
Visitors might also see pilot whales and dolphins are arriving in greater numbers than ever before. If you can believe, I have also seen two Orcas !! while sailing to St Croix on our way to Venezuela...They were just 5 or so miles off the South coast of St Thomas....what a day that was.This image to the left is provided by the Virgin Islands Daily News. Visit http://www.greenantilles.com/ for even more information. This small family group approached the catamaran, whose crew had turned off their engines, doused the sails and were just drifting along. The whales seemed curious, and came close playing gently nearby.
Maximize your chances of seeing them by planning your charter in the months of January, February and into early March. These are the months that the animals have arrived into the warm waters of the Caribbean in search of food and to calve and mate.
New Charter Yachts and Special Offers:
Dreaming On: Leopard 47' Catamaran for 6 persons. Take 10% off all 7 night charters completed by end of July 2011.
Dream Maker: Morgan 41 sloop monohull for 2 persons: $4800 all inclusive unless close in booking.
"Get DeStressed" Special offer:
Save $250 or receive 2 FREE massages at a professional spa with every 7 night booking. (Valid for charters confirmed by December 31, 2010. Holidays not included.)
2011 Geographic Locations: Dream Maker is located in the south eastern Caribbean this season. Guests can book the GRENADINES, GRENADA, ST. LUCIA, MARTINIQUE or points in between. We are also able to welcome guests in the BVI with sufficient time to bring the boat north.
10% off for last minute, week-long bookings....booked within 3 weeks of the charter start date. (Cannot be combined with other offers.)
Short charters: 6 nights: pro-rated. 4 or 5 nights, plus 10%. 3 nights or less, please enquire.
Belline 2: Privilege 48' Catamaran
HONEYMOON SPECIAL (summer only) $8500
FAMILY SPECIAL (summer only) each child under 13 = less $200
FAMILY SPECIAL (summer only) each child under 6 = less $400
Bliss, 58' Simonis/Voyage Catamaran: For up to 10 persons
Special 10% Discount for full week charters during the following dates (please do not combine with any other discounts). - between Nov. 12-19, 2011, Nov. 28-Dec. 14 2011, and Jan 6-16, 2012
Charters of 3 or 4 nights will pay for one extra day. Charters of 5 nights add 10%
Crystal Clear Sailboat: Monohull, up to 4 passengers
Special packages:
Family Fun Package: $7,425 + $500/child (6-12 yrs)
Honeymoon package: $6,950
Land and Sea Vacations Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda:
.............Design your own vacation w/ Crystal Clear & Harbour House Villa*............
Bed & Breakfast - 1 Suite: $225/night for 2 guest, 2 Suites:$425/night for 4 guests 2 Suites & 1 Studio: $610/night for 6 guests - All inclusive Five Star Service - 2 guests: $1,150/ night & 4 guests:$1,400/night - Cruising permit & Island taxes included
* Harbour House Villa Includes Breakfast Buffet: Coffee, tea, muffins, toast, butter, marmalade, cream cheese, fruits, juices, eggs with bacon one day, homemade cakes, waffles, French toast, yogurt & cereals. b) Refrigerator: Guests may use a refrigerator in the Living Room to keep their own beverages cold so they are always ready for happy hour! (Beverages are not included in this rate.) c) Cleaning Service: Rooms cleaned twice during the week and sheets changed halfway through. d) Towels: Includes Indoor and beach towels for the week. e) Entertainment: 40” TV with DVD player in living room. some movies, board games (guests should feel free to bring any of their own games that they like). f) Facilities: Guests can use the facilities provided by Leverick Bay Resort, located an easy walk from the Villa: swimming pool, beach, bar and restaurant. Water sports and Spa are available for use at their own expense.
Spirit Charters, Hunter 46' Monohull best for 2 persons.
Spirit has an ongoing honeymoon and anniversary special discount of $250 off any bookings. This includes champagne breakfasts and picnics ashore, engraved gifts, DVD of Adventures with Spirit, plus photo CD with underwater video clips. AC is included three times a day.
Motoryacht Nordic Lady: Beautiful Nordic Tug for up to 4 persons...Owners Version
People's Choice - Voted Best In Show - Greenport Trawler Fest 2009, Greenport , CT
Very Special Special Offer
Nordic Lady stimulates the charter business with a 15% discount on all charters confirmed prior to 31 Oct., 11
2 guests= $11,500 less 15% ($1,725 savings) = $9,775
4 guests= $14,500 less 15% ($2,175 savings) = $12,325
Surprise Note: Applies to Christmas & New Year’s and no Premium!
Motoryacht Analisa: 60' Hatteras up to 6 persons
Close In Booking Special: Book any charter to take place between March 20 and June 1, 2011 and receive the following savings: 2 passengers, save $500*3 pax save $750*4 pax save $1,000
*Savings offered on full week charter and no other discounts apply.
On-going Special Pricing: M/Y Analisa is offering HALF BOARD rates which includes the following: 7 nights/8 days, noon to noon.
7 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, 20 main engine hours (which is ample for a 7 night charter), unlimited generator hours, crew, soft drinks, all water sports carried aboard Analisa.
2/$9,000 3/$9,550 4/$10,100 5/$10,650 6/$11,200
Not included: Beverages except soft drinks, dockage if required, taxes and government charges. Yacht will provide service to provision wine, beer, liquor in advance at client's expense.
For a great YouTube video of this beautiful yacht go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pop5_ss30WI
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