Diving & Sailing Vacations in Belize & Panama - Catamaran TRUE NORTH Yacht Charters

The charter yacht TRUE NORTH, a 65-foot Privilege catamaran, will head to the Western Caribbean for the Summer of 2011.  From mid-May through the end of July 2011, TRUE NORTH is available for charters in Belize.

Crew John & Maxine White will then take TRUE NORTH south to Panama where the yacht is available for charters in Bocas del Toro & the San Blas Islands through October 2011.

Crewed Caribbean Charter Yacht Catamaran True North

Sailing & Diving Vacations in Belize & Panama this summer

"Max & Whitey" know this area well from past years when they chartered their own yacht in Belize & Central America.  One of their favorite itineraries is to welcome guests on board in Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, cruise along the Barrier Reef, to Turneffe Atoll and Lighthouse Reef with it's spectacular Blue Hole.  Belize offers outstanding snorkeling and diving and, as always, scuba diving from TRUE NORTH for certified divers is at no additional charge!

Traveling to Belize is easy with direct flights available from many US cities, and then a short connecting flight to Ambergris Caye where Max and Whitey will be waiting to welcome guests aboard TRUE NORTH.

Dates on TRUE NORTH's calendar are already booking -- don't miss an opportunity to book this fabulous yacht in a beautiful & unique location.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book TRUE NORTH
View True North's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Last minute special for March BVI catamaran charters

10% Discount on Catamaran Charter Yachts TRUE NORTH and MATAU for March 2011 crewed Caribbean yacht charters in the British Virgin Islands.

MATAU

Matau is a 75-foot catamaran with a crew of four. Matau is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins (one king & three queen berths), each with ensuite head/shower. The master cabin has a jacuzzi tub and separate shower stall. Crew cabins have a separate entryway. Matau has a 16-foot dinghy with 90HP motor, waterskis, wakeboard, tube, 2 kayaks. TV/DVD Game consoles & iPods in all cabins, 80" HD projector w/ surround sound in salon, etc...

• BROCHURE: Matau's online brochure
• AVAILABILITY:
• SPECIAL RATE for March 2011 charters:
• 6 guests: $33,660/wk ($37,400 -10%)
• 8 guests: $35,910/wk ($39,900 -10%)

TRUE NORTH

True North is a 65-foot Privilege catamaran with a crew of four. True North accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins each with TV/DVD and ensuite head/shower. They have a large, centerline master suite with king size berth, while the other 3 guest cabins have queen berths.  True North has a 16-foot dinghy with 60HP motor, waterskis, kneeboard,  wakeboard, tube, windsurfer, kayaks, fishing gear, snorkel equipment, floating mats, hammock, etc... Diving, too!

• BROCHURE: True North's online brochure 
• AVAILABILITY: March 19 - April 6, 2011
• SPECIAL RATE for March 2011 charters: 
• 6 guests: $22,050/wk ($24,500 -10%)
• 8 guests: $23,850/wk ($26,500 -10%)

Summer plans for True North:

TRUE NORTH  will head to the Western Caribbean for the Summer of 2011.  From mid-May through the end of July 2011, TRUE NORTH is available for charters in Belize.

Crew John & Maxine White will then take TRUE NORTH south to Panama where the yacht is available for charters in Bocas del Toro & the San Blas Islands through October 2011.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Catamaran TRUE NORTH Belize & Panama Charters

The charter yacht Catamaran TRUE NORTH will be located in Belize and Panama next summer 2011.

Experience the wonderful diving that Belize has to offer aboard True North

The owner & the crew of TRUE NORTH are pleased to announce that the yacht will head to the Western Caribbean for the Summer of 2011.  From mid-May through the end of July 2011, TRUE NORTH is available for charters in Belize.  Crew John & Maxine White will then take TRUE NORTH south to Panama where the yacht is available for charters in Bocas del Toro & the San Blas Islands through October 2011. The experienced crew, Max & Whitey, know this area well from past years when they chartered their own yacht in Belize & Central America.  One of their favorite itineraries is to welcome guests on board in Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, cruise along the Barrier Reef to Turneffe Atoll and Lighthouse Reef with it's spectacular Blue Hole.  Belize offers outstanding snorkeling and diving and, as always, scuba diving from TRUE NORTH for certified divers is at no additional charge! Traveling to Belize is easy with direct flights available from many US cities, and then a short connecting flight to Ambergris Caye where Max and Whitey will be waiting to welcome guests aboard TRUE NORTH. Dates on TRUE NORTH's calendar are already booking -- don't miss an opportunity to book this fabulous yacht in a beautiful & unique location.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book TRUE NORTH
View True North's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Catamaran TRUE NORTH - Price reduction

The charter yacht True North, a 65-foot Privilege catamaran, has lowered their rates by $5000.  This is not only for the summer, but for the winter 2010-11 season as well.

Catamaran True North : Caribbean Sailing Vacations & Diving too!

True North is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 guest cabins, each with ensuite heads.  The master cabin has a centerline king bed, and the other 3 guest cabins are queens.

Scuba diving is available for certified divers at no additional charge. The charge for scuba instruction is $250 for Referral Open Water Course and $150 for a Resort Course. True North has 8 sets of regulators and gear, including 14 tanks and a dive compressor.

NEW PRICES: All inclusive, except for special requests, dockage, communications...

• $24,500/week for 6 guests
• $26,500/week for 8 guests

TRUE NORTH is available for June & July in the BVI, St. Martin, St. Barth's, Antigua or further south. Available during August in the Grenadines.

True North is available for a Christmas charter ending latest on December 26th.
Booked for New Years.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book TRUE NORTH
View True North's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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New Crew on charter catamaran TRUE NORTH - Diving continues

With Virginia and Jamie moving over to the charter catamaran MATAU that we mentioned in a previous post, you might be wondering about the new crew for catamaran TRUE NORTH.

Meet the experienced team of Whitey and Max, who are thrilled to be the new captain and chef on TRUE NORTH, a 65-foot Privilege catamaran.

Whitey, Max, & Sarah

Whitey and Max have many years and miles of chartering throughout the Caribbean. This past year has taken them from Venezuela to Antigua, St. Maarten and the BVI, as well as a passage across the Atlantic followed by a great land trip through Portugal, Spain and on to Mallorca. During their travels they always seek new ideas to help them continue to offer guests a fresh, yet high standard of service, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

In addition to all the water sports, you can expect to get in some great scuba diving from TRUE NORTH. Whether you are certified or just wanting to try it out, everyone can expect safe and interesting diving with Whitey as their PADI Dive Instructor. The one dive that Max doesn’t pass up is the one with the two seahorses in the BVI – she seems to be the only person to locate them consistently, which is always a thrill to their guest divers.

Of course, providing fabulous service on TRUE NORTH requires a great team. We are happy that Sara Manning is staying on board as stewardess for a second year. Sara comes from a boating family and has a great enthusiasm in chartering. They are currently interviewing for an experienced Deck Hand to round out the team. You view crew profiles on their online brochure.

We received an email from Max, introducing herself & Whitey:

This is Max here of True North. We are excited to be moving on to True North and look forward to meeting and seeing you in Antigua.

Yes, it is true we will be actively diving from True North. It's a passion of Whitey's, the Captain. He is a safe, competent and very patient dive leader and instructor. Plus, Maxine is a Dive Master.

Diving for certified divers is at no additional charge. We do not set any limit on the number of dives with our guests. Whitey assesses their abilities and the schedule and other activities for the boat that week and then plans the diving accordingly.

Any instruction is at an additional charge: $250 for referral open water course, $250 for resort course. For any other instruction, please inquire.

True North has 8 sets of regulators and gear. There are 8 tanks and a dive compressor.

Regarding the calendar, the plan is to be in the BVI's through May and to go down island in June 2010. We have been diving in the BVI's for years and know lots of great dives there.

We look forward to visiting TRUE NORTH soon.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book TRUE NORTH
View True North's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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Charter Catamaran MATAU has "New Crew"

We have received an email from Virginia Wagner and Jamie Stark, former crew of catamaran True North, that they are now crewing aboard the 74-foot Privilege catamaran, MATAU. Great news! Read on...

OH WOW...WE’RE OFF TO MATAU !

We are very pleased to announce that we will be taking over MATAU on October 1, 2009. This beautiful new Privilege 74.5 is the premier catamaran in the Caribbean this winter and the only 74.5 available for charter in the world! Your guests will enjoy a new level of exclusivity in MATAU’s luxury 5-star interior.

We have enjoyed the past fifteen months aboard TRUE NORTH and we are delighted to continue working with the owners of the luxury catamarans TRUE NORTH and MATAU, and look forward to the years ahead.

During our tenure on TRUE NORTH, we completed fourteen charters, three boat shows, seven owner weeks, twelve weeks of maintenance / haul out and nearly 10,000 nautical miles – all in spite of a sluggish world economy. We even found the time to sail MATAU across the pond from the Med! So you can be secure in the fact that we have sailed many miles on MATAU and that we know her systems well.

We have always worked very hard to ensure that our charter guests enjoy a memorable and care free charter experience with us. We enjoy the fact that we have become known among charter brokers for creating a truly unique experience for your clients. Some of the personal touches that we have shared with charter guests during our time on TRUE NORTH are “Idol Night” -- where everyone is a star!, hat parties -- everyone makes a hat from scratch, a good old fashioned game of charades, an elegant beach barbecue, a pirate treasure hunt – planned for the kids -- but the parents seemed to enjoy it more!, “TRUE NORTH Oscar Night”, sports playoffs, and even a special appearance from Elvis himself! We have never had a guest turndown an invitation to one of these fun adventures.

At this time we are pleased to introduce to you the two new crew who are joining us on board MATAU -- chef Patrick Labrosse and stewardess Yuliya Miroshnyk -- an impressive team! Both have extensive motor yacht experience and together we look forward to combining the elegance and luxury of MATAU with an International crew and first class service. We will of course continue offering the unique style of charter that we are known for and that our guests love, but taken to a new level on board MATAU.

MATAU & TRUE NORTH continue to share the same dedication to guest service and luxurious sailing charters throughout the Caribbean, representing two different price points to offer to your clients. You may be confident that your clients will always enjoy Matau's and True North's tradition of good care and excellent service.

Thanks! We look forward to visiting both Matau and True North at the Antigua Charter Yacht show in December.

By the way... Matau is already booked for the holidays, but as of this posting, True North is available for a New Year's charter in the British Virgin Islands beginning on December 28th or thereafter!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MATAU
View Matau's online brochure
Visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com

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SPECIALS: 8 or 9 nights for price of 7

Several charter yachts are currently offering special rates of 8 and/or 9 nights for the price of 7. See details below...

ASHLANA, a 53-foot Little Harbor sloop, is offering an 8 night charter for the price of 7 special for the 2008/9 winter season.


They have also reduced this winter's rates to:

• $10,700 for 2 guests & $11,900 for 4 guests

Rate terms are: inclusive except bar, local cruising taxes and/or fees, dockage and communications.

ASHLANA also has a February "Valentines Special": One couple, 5-day charter at the special price of $7,800 for 2 guests. INQUIRE!

View ASHLANA's online brochure: CLICK HERE
Contact Paradise Connections to book: CLICK HERE
(Special offer expires: May 1, 2009)

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PACIFIC WAVE, a Giorgetti & Magrini 72-foot sloop, is offering a Winter Special of 8 nights for the price of 7 for the rest of the winter season!



RATE: inclusive except bar, local cruising taxes/fees, dockage and communications for 8 days

• $16,000 for 2 guests
• $17,000 for 4 guests
• $18,000 for 6 guests

View PACIFIC WAVE's online brochure: CLICK HERE
Contact Paradise Connections to book: CLICK HERE
(Special offer expires: May 1, 2009)

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KALIKOBASS II, a 104-foot sloop, is offering a mid-winter special of 8 nights for the price of 7 for charters taking place January 23 - February 28, 2009.

CLICK HERE FOR FEBRUARY 2009 SPECIAL OFFER!



RATE - Winter 2008-09 Caribbean:

• US $57,500 plus all expenses for up to 8 guests

View KALIKOBASS II's online brochure: CLICK HERE
Contact Paradise Connections to book: CLICK HERE
(Special offer expires: February 28, 2009)

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TRUE NORTH, a 65-foot Privilege catamaran, has a Winter Special, too. Book up to NINE nights for the weekly price!



RATES:

• $29,500 for 6 guests
• $31,500 for 8 guests

For 8 nights guests take one lunch and one dinner ashore and
for 9 nights, 2 lunches and 2 dinners ashore

View TRUE NORTH's online brochure: CLICK HERE
Contact Paradise Connections to book: CLICK HERE
(Special offer expires: May 1, 2009)

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MATAU, a 75-foot Privilege catamaran, is also offering 8 and 9 nights for the price of 7.



For January and February 2009, charter Matau for 7, 8 or 9 nights and pay the 7-night rate. Available for Caribbean charters: Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands, Windward Islands.

RATE:

• $42,500 for 6 guests
• $44,000 for 8 guests

Rate terms are: inclusive except bar, local cruising taxes and/or fees, dockage and communications. Two lunches and two dinners ashore at clients' expense for this special offer.

View MATAU's online brochure: CLICK HERE
Contact Paradise Connections to book: CLICK HERE
(Special offer expires: May 1, 2009)

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