BLUE WHALE - Hot summer specials 2010

Escape the summer heat... Get on the water and enjoy a sailing vacation in beautiful New England!

Charter Yacht BLUE WHALE

20% off for July charters & 10% off for charters in August 2010

Charter yacht BLUE WHALE, a 60-foot Cape Fear performance cruiser designed by David Pedrick, is based in Newport, Rhode Island for summer charters throughout New England.

Blue Whale is fully air conditioned and accommodates 4 guests in 2 cabins, or a family party of 5.  Blue Whale is available with Captain & Chef or with the lower priced option of Captain Only.

RATE: Summer 2010, New England

• $10,000 Captain only, plus all expenses (July=$8000 Aug=$9000)
• $12,000 Captain & Chef, plus all expenses (July=$9600 Aug=$10,800)

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book BLUE WHALE
View Blue Whale's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Catamaran MAROLANGA in Virgin Islands all summer

The catamaran MAROLANGA is available for yacht charters all summer in the Virgin Islands with affordable rates. They are an excellent choice for honeymoons, groups of friends, and families.

Gus and Marcella are owner-operators of MAROLANGA, a 44-foot Catana catamaran which is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each with ensuite head. Gus is originally from Austria, and Marcella from Germany. They speak excellent English, so don't worry about that. Perhaps you have children who are taking German... this would be a great opportunity for them to practice the language!

Marcella loves to snorkel. Bob & I went snorkelling with her in Christmas Cove last November and she pointed out many things that I missed. She knows where all of her aquatic friends live and hang out.

We received an email recently from Marolanga and they are currently anchoring at Christmas Cove when they are between charters. Marcella said "At snorkeling here in Christmas Cove I am still delighted to see my fishes and rays as a daily relief. There is a spotted Drum here since one year hiding under the same rock, sometimes he is outside and so beautiful to look at with his black and white striped and dotted design. Then I saw some time ago two huge porcupines together, I guess they were in love because normally they are shy and swim away but they weren’t and let me come very close. I love their mouth and their eyes..."

RATES for summer season (through December 14, 2009)

• 2 pax $6500
• 3 pax $7000
• 4 pax $7500
• 5 pax $8500
• 6 pax $9500

SUMMER SPECIALS 2009, for 7-night or more charters:

• Free Island Tour for all.
• Senior Discount of $500 off the total charter fee for guests over 65 years old. (Not per person)
• Honeymoons: $500 discount.

Marolanga also offers captain-only and "half-board" charters this summer, but we recommend that you spend the little bit extra and receive their full service & hospitality, and great cooking.

See a few of our past blog posts about Marolanga:

• Additional guest comments (Wilcox) with photos
• Guest comments
• More guest comments
• And here's another :)

So, as you can see, other people think Marolanga with Gus, Marcella, and Sasha are pretty wonderful, too!

Here's a recipe on An Island Gourmand that you might find inspiring:

• Caribbean style pork tenderloin

Look at their brochures (#1 and #2), check your calendar and then contact Paradise Connections to book your summer sailing vacation... Still available for the holidays!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book s/y MAROLANGA
View Marolanga online brochures: Brochure 1 & Brochure 2
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Gary (ex-Lady Jane) Returns to Charter Yacht GALATEA

Here is some happy news! While David of Glory of Christiansted is retiring, Gary Messick who you may remember from the Gulfstar 50 charter yacht Lady Jane that they owned & chartered in the Virgin Islands, has returned!

GALATEA is a 2002 47-foot Beneteau sloop. It's a three stateroom layout, lots of deck space and a very spacious cockpit with a walkthru to the swim platform.

Galatea is offering all-inclusive charters in the Virgin Islands, with a crew of one (Captain Gary). This includes the yacht, captain, all meals aboard and standard ship's bar, and use of boat's amentities/toys. Gary is willing to cook, although he'll allow the charterers to do so, too. If you'd prefer, you can have an additional crew member/chef on board for an extra $700/week.

RATES (All inclusive with captain only, 2nd crew/chef additional $700/wk), beginning Dec.2009:

• $4,900/wk for 2 guests (plus BVI taxes)
  
• $6,400/wk for 4 guests (plus BVI taxes)
  

SPECIAL SUMMER OFFERS:

• $3,800/wk for 2 guests, and $4,900 for 4 guests (plus BVI taxes). Fully provisioned, but only captain as crew.
• June, July, August 2009 charters: Kids under 16 at time of charter are FREE. This means that a family of FIVE (3 kids in a cabin or 3rd kid on settee in salon) can book a charter for only $3800... Such a deal!

We've had many happy charters with Lady Jane in the past and we are very happy that Gary has returned to charter. Where's Jane? She is up at their place in Florida and involved with a couple of business up there. Plus, someone has to take care of the kitty cats (we certainly understand that one!).

Gary is a Dive Master and is offering 5 dives/week for certified divers at $150/diver. You can bring your own gear or rent from a local dive shop which Gary can arrange.

• Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters for more information and to book Galatea.
• View Galatea's online brochure
  
• Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

Don't wait too long as we expect Gary to book up quickly once the word gets out!

New England Catamaran Charter, Summer 2009

Entrepreneurship (or E-Ship), presently in the Virgin Islands will be available this summer in New England. Based in the Newport Area, she will consider charters along the New England coast.



Whether you are looking for a weekend itinerary or longer, Entrepreneurship can provide a relaxing, yet fun filled holiday.

RATES: Summer 2009, New England, plus all expenses

• $8,500/wk for up to 4 guests, Captain Only, plus all expenses

E-ship is fully air conditioned, 50-foot Catana catamaran, and accommodates up to 4 guests in your choice of cabins. The starboard hull is the master cabin. It has a king-size berth, with ensuite head plus separate shower stall. For the other guest cabin, you can choose which port-side cabin is best suited for your party. The forward cabin has a double, while the aft cabin has twin berths. All cabins have ensuite head/shower.

E-Ship is available for weekends and day sails out of Newport. Inquire!

Remember that Entrepreneurship is still available in the Virgin Islands before she makes her journey up north!

• Contact Paradise Connections to plan your sailing vacation
• View Entrepreneurship's online brochure
• Visit our website: http://www.paradiseconnections.com

Hope to see you sailing!

PROMENADE summer 2009 Rich & Lisa Return

We are happy to announce the return of Rich & Lisa aboard the 65-foot, BVI sail-dive trimaran, Promenade.



Richard Rome and Lisa Dixon have worked on Promenade for several years now and, after taking nine months off to have vacation time themselves (including SCUBA diving in the Far East, Rich earning his RYA Ocean Yachtmaster, and Lisa studying at Cordon Bleu), they are ready to come back to the Virgin Islands to take care and pamper you on YOUR vacation.

Because of their return, Promenade is opening their summer calendar. Promenade is now open for charters crewed by Rich & Lisa beginning July 6, 2009. Please note that July 17-24 is already booked, otherwise they are open and looking forward to having you aboard Promenade. But hurry, as popular boats with popular crew book up fast!

Currently available for Christmas and New Years!!!

Kerry and Baz will take over from December 2009 through May 30, 2010. Kerry & Bazza have owned and operated Promenade for many years. They work hard to keep Promenade "ship shape" and do an excellent job of taking care of guests aboard. They have pride in their boat and the service they provide, and rightly so. We have had many happy charters and repeat guests aboard Promenade. Our problem with booking Promenade nowadays, is that they are too often already booked! It's a Catch-22 situation. We are happy that Rich & Lisa are back which gives us more charter weeks to fill :)

*** SUMMER 2009 rates (July-November 2009): Rich & Lisa

FULLY CREWED, STANDARD ALL-INCLUSIVE CHARTER

• Charter fee: $18,900/wk for up to 10 guests. Twelve guests require prior approval, inquire.
• Includes: Cruising permits, National Parks fees, all meals aboard, ship's bar, and water sports.
• Not included: Crew Gratuity of 15-20%; Surcharge of $60 per night if charterers request air conditioning to be run throughout the night which requires the use of the generator.
• Diving: $50/dive for certified divers, $85/dive for Resort/Discover Scuba. Includes gear. One dive/day. Please inquire in advance if you require more dives. Open Water Referral dives are available, upon request... inquire.
• Miscellaneous: No age restrictions. Children welcome. Short charters are possible but charters of 5 nights or less are subject to an industry standard surcharge of 10%.

"A LA CARTE" CHARTERS

• Charter fee: $11,000/wk, plus all expenses & crew gratuity, for up to 12 guests. Children of any age welcome. No short charters, please.
• Included: A competent licensed captain to be in charge of the boat and boat safety at all times. Guests are encouraged to plan their own route with the captain's help as much or as little as needed, and are in control of the yacht with the crew's skills and local knowledge for back up. Full water tanks at beginning of charter (750) gallons. Use of all equipment as inventoried on board. The galley is fully equipped with microwave, full stove, toaster oven, coffee makers, blenders, large fridges and freezers, icemaker, pantry, all common spices, dishtowels, dish clothes. There is a large propane barbecue on the aft of the yacht. Cabins are equipped with a set of sheets, towels and a beach towel for each person. The yacht has a commercial fishing license and fishing gear onboard.
• Not included: Charterers are responsible for all costs, including food and beverages, extra ice, garbage disposal, fuel, moorings, clearing in and out costs, and whatever else we have not listed here :) National Parks Permit =$80/wk; VISAR = $10/wk, Cruising Permit = $2/day/person. Additionally, you are responsible for all the cooking, and cleaning the yacht returning it except for normal wear and tear in the same general condition and cleanliness at the end of the charter week. An incidental/fuel deposit will be required with the booking. The unused portion will be returned to you at the end of the week with a full accounting of expenses.
  
• Meal options: You may choose how many, if any, lunches and/or dinners you would like to have prepared for you during the week. $100/day for dinner (not per person) and/or $100/day for lunch/appetizers, plus food costs.
• Optional provisioning service: $150 plus cost of provisions, to save your valuable time for on the boat and not shopping
  
• Diving: Unlimited SCUBA diving: $10.00/dive per person. Divemaster fee of $50/dive, if wanted or required. BC and reg rental available on board if required at $125/person/week or you may bring your own. For some dive sites, Promenade reserves the right to require the guidance of a Dive Master
  
• Inquire for more details.

*** WINTER 2009/2010 Rates (December 2009 - May 30, 2010): Kerry & Baz

FULLY CREWED, STANDARD ALL-INCLUSIVE CHARTER

• Charter fee: $20,900/wk for up to 10 guests. Twelve guests need prior approval, inquire.
• Includes: Cruising permits, National Parks fees, all meals aboard, ship's bar, water sports, and air conditioning.
• Not included: Crew gratuity
• Miscellaneous: Minimum age for children: 12 years, inquire for younger kids. Short charters are possible but charters of 5 nights or less are subject to an industry standard surcharge of 10%.

"A LA CARTE" CHARTERS

• Charter fee: $12,000/wk, plus all expenses & crew gratuity, for up to 12 guests. No short charters, please. Children of any age welcome.
• Other details: the same as for Summer 2009, A La Carte charters (see above)
  

SLEEP ABOARDS: Additionally, Promenade will offer a sleepaboard option, for the night before the charter only, at a flat net rate of $800 with no services.

As needs dictate, a third crew member may be added.

Baz & Kerry hope that their "A La Carte" economy option will help out, especially on their larger groups.

• View PROMENADE's online brochure: CLICK HERE
• Contact Paradise Connections to book your charter: CLICK HERE

Looking forward to your inquiries!

Charter Power Cat EAGLE RAY in Florida, Bahamas, Annapolis, New England

Special Introductory Offer: Book a charter aboard EAGLE RAY before September 30, 2008 and receive a 10% discount (not applicable for New Year's week, sorry!)



Enjoy a yachting vacation aboard the new 54-foot catamaran motor yacht, Eagle Ray, a Stealth 540.

This high-performance power yacht can reach a top speed of 50MPH and easilty cruises at 42MPH. At cruising speed, the Stealth 540 burns 30% less fuel than other motor yachts in her class!

EAGLE RAY is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, each with ensuite heads. The Stealth 540 is 54 feet long and has an 18-foot wide beam. The full-width forward master cabin has a king berth, plus a flat screen TV with DVD, while the other two guest cabins have queen berths.

Stealth yachts are specifically designed with a HYSUCAT (Hydrofoil Supported Catamaran) hull to achieve unmatched performance, fuel economy, and a superior ride in any sea conditions.

EAGLE RAY offers you the opportunity to charter this exclusive high performance yacht in four fantastic destinations throughout the year:

• New England and Cape Cod - July, August and September
• Annapolis – June and October
• Miami Beach, FL – November through March
• Bahamas – April and May

EAGLE RAY offers "Captain Only" charters which means that during the charter you would be responsible for any provisioning and cooking your meals onboard and the running costs of the yacht, while the captain is responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and tender.

RATES:

$18,494, plus all expenses:

• 7-night, Monday 6pm to Monday 10am charter
• 6-night, Friday noon to Thursday noon charter

Remember 10% off the above rates if you book before the end of September 2008!!!

Eagle Ray also offers 3-night weekend rates, special mid-week rates, 2-night charters, day trips, and sunset cruises. INQUIRE!

EAGLE RAY IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS!
BOOK NOW

View Eagle Ray's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for more information: CLICK HERE

Visit our web site: http://www.paradiseconnections.com/