News for Chartering in the Bahamas and the Caribbean! New Power Cat, Special Pricing and more!

Bahamas: Calling all Divers, Honeymooners and recent Retirees!

Dream Ketcher (click to view more) a comfortable, safe Morgan 41' with fine professional owner/operators to act as your crew, guides and hosts, is offering a very special celebratory charter opportunity in the glorious ABACO ISLANDS of the Bahamas for anyone planning their Honeymoon or Retirement celebrations. The Abaco Islands encompass 540 square miles of islands and cays forming a boomerang-shaped 120-mile-long island chain. The Abaco Islands are known as one of the world’s best boating and sailing destinations due to its calm sea surrounded by charming islands.
I have cruised these islands and they are a place to live your dream. Crystal clear waters and powdery sand beaches make this a premier cruising destination.



DREAM KETCHER is offering a week long all inclusive 2 person package:
HIGH SEASON: (Feb 24 thru Sept 4) @ $3,975*
LOW SEASON: (Sept 5 thru Feb 23) @ $3,475*
*All inclusive package with the Open Bar Vintage option for two ($550 value) plus a bottle of fine French champagne. DIVING INCLUDED: Package also includes up to 6 dives per week each for certified divers. Offer is not valid for Christmas, New Years or charters less than 7 nights.

New PowerCat in Tortola BVI!

Meet Power Cat Sea Bass, a beautiful Sunreef 70'!



Sea Bass is a new boat to the Tortola BVI charter fleet. Her crew is highly professional and capable. Captain Alan Coles has sailed most all of the 7 Seas and has many tales to tell. Be pampered by the galley creations of his wife/chef Kai who has accompanied Alan on many of these expeditions.
This yacht has a top speed of 30 Kts. so you can easily see the whole island chain in the Virgins.
This is an exciting addition to the charter fleet and we're happy to welcome her to the area.
Perfect for 8 persons at $5688/pp/week, all inclusive when guest count is 8.
Also offering a Plus All rate of $38,000 plus all running expenses and provisioning to your taste.

Catamaran Catatonic.

Cruising World Magazine named the Lagoon 440 the Best Charter Boat of the Year.

With all the options aboard Catatonic, they've made her even better! Catatonic offers a full master suite with luxury accommodations. Two beautifully appointed staterooms offer more luxurious spaces.

Special Offer: Take an extra day on Catatonic!
8 nights for the price of 7 for charters occurring between 1 June and 31 October, 2011. Charter must be completed by Oct. 31st, 2011.
(Not to be combined with any other offer.)

Act quickly....the space now open won't last long.

Rates offered at the special offer: 4 persons/all inclusive: $11,700 ($2925/pp) and for 6/persons/all inclusive $13,000 ($2166/pp) for the week charter. Use your extra day as a Sleep Aboard if you wish. All services provided.


Alternate Rates:
For Captain Plus Mate Only:
For up to 6 guests, $9000 for the whole boat plus taxes, provisioning and running expenses. Includes 1 delicious dinner prepared and served aboard. Provision yourself to cook on board for the rest of your meals, or take your choice of many dining opportunities at all levels offered on many of the Virgin Islands.

St. Vincent/St. Lucia in the Grenadines

Nauticat of Fowey

NAUTICAT OF FOWEY is offering a delightful twist on the Captain Only concept. Not only does Capt. Ali allow the guests access to a basic larder of dried herbs, flour, sugar etc., but she is providing and preparing arrival night dinner with wine for the guests - all included in their fabulous price of $5,500 for 1 to 6 guests! This is a great chartering opportunity on a great yacht!! View her video here.

Board your yacht in St Vincent and travel the beautiful islands in the surrounding area. Sailing is lively and so is the company! Prepare to have the time of your life!

Ask me for more information: info@yachtchartersusvi.com or Phone: US 866.297.0163

This is a small sample of the special offers available. Get in touch with me, Margo Rose, at Slip Aweigh Charters if you have any questions at all. My extreme pleasure to help you on your way to the best vacation of your lifetime in some of the most beautiful places on Earth!!

Caribbean Yacht Chartering Fabulous Motor Yachts and Special Offers

Now booking your Christmas and New Years Holiday charters.....

Introducing "M/Y Sea Bass", A New Roomy Powerful and luxurious Power Cat.

Now here's a ton of fun for up to 8 people in four roomy, luxurious cabins....

This Sunreef 70 footer is built for comfort and speed. With an average cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 30 knots!! you can explore the whole island chain in no time. Get up to lovely Anegada in the British Virgin Islands, hang out, beach comb, lime with lobsters and watch unforgettable sunsets. Her capable, creative and professional crew will see to your every need whilst on board. Step aboard here: http://www.charterbrochure.com/seabass/. Browse the pictures for yourself.

And here's M/Y Bibo

Built in Italy, this beautiful classic yacht was turning heads the moment her blue hull first touched water, and she still turns heads after a multi-year stem-to-stern rebuild. Her design was cutting edge. One of the first vessels of her size to break the 20 knot cruising barrier, her top speed is 24 knots. this yacht is perfect for a family mix with 4 luxurious cabins. Beautiful Bibo is VERY reasonably priced. When booked for 8 persons, the rate is only $3000 for the week, all inclusive. (Rates include up to 3 hrs. engine time daily, very reasonable for the Virgin Islands.)

Below, view M/Y King Kalm. Now based out of the Bahamas, this motoryacht with her fine crew will show you around the waters of the country of 700 islands, until spring of 2012. Based out of Paradise Harbour Marina they are centrally located for easy access to the Berry Islands, Abaco Islands and Exuma Islands.
There are excellent air connections into Nassau making this the perfect home base and nearby fun with the Atlantis resort and Casino on premises. King Kalm is offered at an all inclusive rate of $31,000 per week for 1-6 pax plus 4% Bahamian tax. This is a terrific offer, considering the costs of all supplies in the Bahamas.

Special offers effective now:

DOWN ISLAND AVAILABILITY Summer of 2011. Explore off the beaten path chartering areas further down island. (click on the boat names to visit them one on one)

Catamaran Marolanga - St. Marten/St. Barts Visit with Gus and Marcella on their comfortable catamaran. They know what they're doing
Nauticat of Fowey - Grenadines or BVI 47' Leopard Cat (avail April-Oct) All inclusive Winter 2011 2/$10,200 4/$10,700 6/$11,950....................Summer 2011 2/$ 8,960 4/$ 9,560 6/$10,480 Captain Only Winter 2011 1-6/$6,720 plus expenses....................Summer 2011 1-6/$6,090 plus expenses
Catamaran Silver Moon - Grenada 44' Voyage Cat (avail Aug. 15-Oct 31)All inclusive Summer 2011 2/$8,600 4/$9,800 6/$11,100 Captain Only Summer 2011 1-6/$6,600 plus expenses. Capt. Bob is a wonderful guy who plays terrific music and is well known in the Caribbean. Mate "Hula" Mary, if along for fully crewed charters, adds to the delight.

Catamaran Tachyon (Specializes in Captain Only charters, but mate/chef is available for all inclusive too. ) Based in the Grenadines & Grenada 47' Leopard Cat Offering All inclusive Summer &Winter 2011 2/$10,300 4/$11,800 or Captain Only Summer &Winter 2011 1-6/persons: $7,500 plus all expenses.

Boating Caribbean Charter Vacations for the Holidays!

Your captain and chef are ready for you!
It's that time again....kids in school after the long hot and fun summer. It's time to start thinking about what you'll be doing for the Holidays, don't you think? There are many yachts and crews still open for the Holiday weeks. NEWS BLAST! Give the whole family a gift they'll not soon forget this Holiday season. SPECIAL PRICING is being offered on many yachts for the early weeks of December and the 3 weeks remaining in the month of January 2011. This is a great time to come as the crowds have thinned, and all venues are open.
Don't forget, by that time next year, the snows will blow and you'll be so glad you did this!! Book now as these Specials will not be posted for long. Inquire here and I'll send you some excellent ideas to suit your family or friends

Why Charter a Yacht in the Virgin Islands?

More news!!

Here is an article I wrote for Escape from America magazine.

Hope you enjoy it. It details the very reasons I love what I do!

http://www.escapeartist.com/efam/200809/relocation_article_virgin_islands_yacht_charter.html

Charteryacht Boat Shows Virgin Islands 2009

New boats! New Crews! It was quite a show this year.

Around 130 yachts presented themselves in their customary finery to strut their stuff.

The show was held in both the British and US Virgin Islands. Both territory governors welcomed us to their mansions to honor the contribution this industry makes to the areas. We were very grateful for the recognition, as indeed, this industry pours tons of money into the coffers of these islands every year from happy charter guests. There were many special offers given to us for our "tool box" to bring even more clients to the Virgin Islands. Nothing like enticement of a special price to raise the interest level of a snow-bound Northerner like the vision of Paradise at a reduced rate!!

Just look at this food!! Even the smallest yachts with crew whose specialty is two passengers serves gourmet food, succulent local fishes and on and on.

And look at this crew! Just one example of eager happy faces with high energy bodies who just can't wait to make your vacation everything you hoped for and more!

So the next step is for you to make a date: Gather up your family and/or friends, and choose a good time to come on down. Or what about just the two of you on one of my new one-couple boats? Take a look here: www.viewyacht.com/synergy. Glen and Debbie are fabulous and the boat is too!

Or what about free rendezvous diving on Saga Boy II (up to six dives for all qualified divers up to six) www.charteryachts.info/sagaboytoo . This is a very generous offer!

It has never been a better opportunity as the economic pinch has dictated lower pricing and deals of all kinds. So drop me an email or make a phone call, and I will make it all happen for you!

Fair winds and happy sailing!

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR YACHTING IN THE US AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

UPDATE, AS OF JUNE 1ST, 2009

New Entry regulations for visiting the BVI

Please note: Prior to this date, passports were not required to RE-ENTER THE US after having visited the Canada, Mexico and most of the Caribbean. British Virgin Islands by sea such as on a charter yacht. However, it is now necessary for all US Citizens to have passports for re-entry. If you or any members of your crew do not have a passport, please begin the process early to avoid having to pay expedited fees which can add as much as $100 to your passport fee.

"All Americans traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter the United States. This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed-loop cruises), including ferry service, on June 1, 2009. Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea may present government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization). However, starting June 1, 2009, all travelers must present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport or a passport card for entry to the United States."

Please visit the link below for complete information on the new regulations.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1079.html

Virgin Islands Chartering UPDATE, Summer 2009

Summertime--Hot, so hot....in so many places, there is little wind and in other places way too much wind. Sometimes it feels like a blast furnace, doesn't it? Humid, sticky summer, a time for recreation for the whole family but it's also time to start.....

PLANNING YOUR CHARTER FOR THE FALL, WINTER AND SPRING BREAK!

Yes, there are still spaces open for Holiday charters, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and the very busy vacation time called the annual Spring Break. Seems people are taking their time to decide on when they would like to come on down to the Virgin Islands so, spaces are open.

Excluding the year end Holidays, I have tons of specials to offer families, groups of friends, couples...Once we have a chance to meet on the phone or via email, I will interview you to find the perfect match for your party. Of course, with an eye to the best value offered.

And what about all those regattas lined up for the Spring?? Visit the BVI Spring Regatta!! Normally this exciting race is scheduled to run from around mid-March into maybe April. Dates are being finalized now. I have been in the Drake Channel for many years and saw this competition up close and personal. So beautiful and exciting!

And the famous Rolex Regatta, staged out of St Thomas Yacht Club. Every year there is some spine-tingling racing going on both in the US and British Virgin Islands' waters.

Take a look at this yacht close hauled and hauling you know what! (Picture compliments of the Rolex Regatta management)

I have many new yachts which have joined the fleet, several showcased at the Spring Charteryacht shows in the US and British Virgin Islands.

Aren't they pretty?

Beautiful yachts, spiffed up and shiny, just waiting for you to step aboard and start the party! Motoryachts, sailing yachts and Catamarans galore!

Here's a new yacht, one of many. Just ask me about this one: Souls Calling, 50 feet of beauty and 28 feet across. Is this a platform for fun? I think so. Take a tour and make sure you click on the the whale video!

And how about this one?? Catamaran Tonina.

Lovely and new staffed by great owner/operators Karen and Pete who will tend to your every wish with charm and delight. They were voted the best Catamaran under 57' at the annual Tortola Charteryacht Show in 2008. Well deserved. She is beautiful.

To boot, their rates are rolled back to 2007 rates PLUS an additional $1000 your week on board.

So, folks, in your best interests, there has NEVER been a better time to charter a yacht in the Caribbean, especially in the Virgin Islands a noted world-class destination for holidays to beat them all!

I look forward to your comments, and your contact. Let's put something together.

DON'T YOU THINK YOU'D LIKE TO LEAVE THE WORLD'S NEWS AT LEAST FOR A LITTLE WHILE RIGHT ABOUT NOW?

You know, it will be there when you get back (if you choose to leave of course....)

:)