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Charter Yacht Dream Ketcher: Abacos Bahamas Dive & Sail Vacations

The charter yacht Dream Ketcher, a 41-foot Morgan Out Island ketch, is chartering in the Abaco islands of the Bahamas and offers onboard diving with budget and family-friendly pricing.


Charter Yacht Dream Ketcher - Crewed Yacht Charters in the Bahamas: Abacos Islands
Sailing and Diving Vacations in the Bahamas

Dream Ketcher has a crew of two and accommodates up to 4 guests for a family charter. The forward guest cabin is a large V-berth and has ensuite private head with toilet & shower. There is a quarter berth after (port side) which is suitable for a young adult/teenager or two young children. The quarter berth can be curtained off for privacy.

Nathalie & Eric

Eric and Nathalie have spent the last couple of years learning all the best spots in the Abaco's and Nathalie has logged over 150 local dives.  She and Eric look forward to sharing their local knowledge with guests and showing them the secret harbors, beautiful cays and the abundant underwater life of the glorious Abaco Islands.  Both Eric and Nathalie have traveled extensively in their previous professional careers promoting international sporting events and are delightful, well educated, engaging and between them speak French, English and Spanish.

Nathalie's cuisine is influenced by her home country of France with a variety of Caribbean and fresh seafood dishes sure to please any palate.  As PADI Dive Instructor, Nathalie is eager to show anyone the wonders below the surface.

Eric, a licensed Canadian sailing instructor, is delighted to share his knowledge and instruct guests in the art of sailing.

Take advantage of Dream Ketcher's introductory rates. Prices are All Inclusive (except bar). This includes: all meals, snacks, and beverages (non alcoholic) aboard the yacht, Bahamian tax, cruising permit, fees and diving. See bar options, below.
February 24 - September 4:
  • 2 guests: $3,975/week
  • 2 adults + 1 young adult/teen: $4,275/week
  • 2 adults + 2 small children (ages 4-12): $4,275/week
Sepember 5 - February 23 (excluding Christmas & New Years)
  • 2 guests: $3,475/week
  • 2 adults + 1 young adult: $3,775/week
  • 2 adults + 2 small children (ages 4-12): $3,775/week
Dream Ketcher offers 3 bar packages for you to choose from. Please note that all adult guests on board must choose the same package. Open Bar package includes wine, sparkling wine, beers, hard liquors (rum, vodka, whisky, scotch, tequila, Grand Mariner) and/or cocktails anytime of the day. 
  1. Guests bring their own wine/liquor, no corking charge
  2. Open Bar, Captain Vintage: $190/person/week
  3. Open Bar, Classic: $275/person/week
This French crew has an excellent knowledge and taste in wines - CLICK HERE for wine list.
DIVING:

Nathalie is a PADI Dive Instructor and Dream Ketcher offers up to 6 dives/week for certified divers. Bring your own gear or rent BC/regulators. They also offer a resort course ($150/person) for non-certified divers.  Inquire for other instruction.

DREAM KETCHER is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS
It's not too early... Book NOW!



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book DREAM KETCHER
View Dream Ketcher's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com


Charter Yacht MIRACLE in Bahamas this summer 2011

The charter yacht MIRACLE, a 115-foot Monte Fino motor yacht, is on its way to the Bahamas for the summer season.

Charter Yacht MIRACLE - Yacht Charters in the Bahamas
Scuba Diving, too!

The motor yacht Miracle is a 115-foot Monte Fino with a crew of five.  Miracle is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins:
  • The Master cabin with a king size bed, shower and toilet
  • Guest cabin with a queen size bed, shower and toilet
  • Guest cabin with a double bed, shower and toilet
  • Guest cabin with 2 single beds, shower and toilet.

Miracle has a dive professional aboard and offers diving to certified divers.

Amenities include:
  • 29' Century Tow Behind
  • 17' Caribe 2006 115hp motor
  • 2 x 2 person Seadoos
  • 2 kayaks
  • Complete snorkel gear
  • Extensive fishing equipment
  • Competition water skis
  • Wakeboard
  • Jacuzzi
  • Inflatable banana
  • Dive Compressor
  • Dive Gear (tanks)
  • Xbox, Play Station and Wii
  • 5' Hydraulic swim platform extension
  • VSAT (High Speed Internet)
Standard Rate: $49,500 / week, plus expenses

Miracle is available for charter in the Bahamas beginning June 1, 2011.



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MIRACLE
View Miracle's online brochure

For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com



Charter Yacht FREEDOM: 10% off... Book Now!

The charter yacht FREEDOM, a 120-foot Broward motor yacht, is offering a 10% discount for ALL INCLUSIVE (except fuel) charters taking place between now and September 2011, if booked within the next 10 days.

Charter Yacht Freedom - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE: (valid through May 13, 2011)
  • $54,000/wk for up to 9 guests ($60,000 -10%) for charters taking place by September 2011
The charter yacht Freedom offers ALL INCLUSIVE (except fuel) yacht charters year round in the Virgin Islands (inquire for other Caribbean destinations).

Freedom’s philosophy is simple, “casual elegance, southern hospitality.” Unobtrusive yet superbly service-oriented, this crew is highly trained in their individual areas of expertise. The crew shares one common goal: a commitment to ensuring you have the most fun possible in the most relaxing way imaginable.


The charter yacht Freedom is a 120-foot Broward motor yacht with a crew of five. Based in St Croix they charter throughout the Virgin Islands. Freedom is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 to 9 guests in 4 staterooms, each with private ensuite heads with showers. The master cabin has a King bed, two guest cabins have Queens, while the fourth cabin has lower twin berths with a pullman. Each cabin has an HD flat screen TV/DVD with a dedicated satellite receiver, and high-speed internet Wi-Fi is available.

Freedom offers 5 dives/week for certified divers (additional dives available at $50/diver/dive). There is an onboard dive instructor so a resort course for non-certified divers is an option, too.


After your dive or your workout on Freedom's BowFlex TreadClimber, you might wish to relax and soak in the jacuzzi/hot tub on the flybridge.

When you view m/y Freedom's online brochure #1, please scroll down the page and read the information. The web site looks like it is only a slideshow on each page but there is text lower down that is very easy to miss :)

FREEDOM is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS
It's not too early... Book NOW!


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book FREEDOM
View Freedom's online brochure #1 and online brochure #2
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com


Charter Yacht Corus : Charter Comments

We recently had a 2-person charter aboard the charter yacht CORUS and here's comments from the client:
We had a terrific week with Ann and Bill. It was really relaxing and truly enjoyable. Both of them are very interesting and did everything to make our stay a fantastic experience. The boat lends itself very well for a cruise and the diving and food are great additions to the sailing. Thank you for guiding us in our choice and your patience in finalizing the vacations. We look forward to another experience.

Very best, G.
Corus, April 2011
Corus is available for charters year round in the Virgin Islands, including throughout the summer months.

Charter Yacht Corus - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Sailing Vacations

Corus is a 42-foot Whitby ketch, owned and operated by the British couple Bill and Ann Hasted. Bill is a Dive Master and Ann is well known for her cooking skills as she has won many awards in culinary contests at the annual BVI charter yacht shows. 

Ann working magic in the galley
Award-winning dessert
I've sampled it... wonderful !!!
Bill trimming the jib

Corus has a large guest cabin aft with a queen-sized berth and private, ensuite head/shower. Access to the guest cabin is either from the boat's interior or by a separate private entrance via the center cockpit.  Amenities include a 13-foot dinghy with 30HP motor, 2 one-person kayaks, snorkel equipment, hammock, beach toys, underwater camera & video, etc. One dive/day for certified divers (gear included, but not wet suits or air fills) is included in the standard charter fee.

RATES: $5600/week for 2 people (not each!)
  • No charge for single child (under 12 years of age) using navigators berth and parent's bathroom.
  • No surcharge for charters of less than 5 nights. 
  • Inquire for a single-person rate
  • One dive/day for certified divers

CORUS is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS
It's not too early... Book NOW!



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



Charter Yacht Pacific Wave: Special Offer & New Video

We would like to remind you that the charter yacht PACIFIC WAVE has decided to extend their special offer through the end of July 2011. Plus, we have a new video slideshow for Pacific Wave.


Charter Yacht Pacific Wave - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters
Sailing Vacations in the Virgin Islands

PACIFIC WAVE has some cool offerings to entice you aboard... not that you needed any additional temptations, as Pacific Wave is all in all a wonderful yacht.
  • Price reduction: Pacific Wave is continuing their $1500/week discount until the end of July 2011
    • Special rates: $14,500/wk for 2 guests, $15,500 for 4, $16,500 for 6
  • Diving: For 7 night charters in the BVI, Pacific Wave offers FREE rendezvous diving with UBS, a very professional dive shop, for bespoke personal accompanied dives and training. Enjoy TWO personal tailor-made 2-tank half-day dives for up to 3 people (additional divers pay $110/half day) or ONE personal tailor-made 2-tank half-day dive for 6 people. Dive only with your family and friends from private dive boats that rendezvous with Pacific Wave wherever she is anchored in the BVI. An experienced PADI Instructor accompanies the dive and can give certified instruction. All equipment included. ($700 value)
  • Spa Treatments: Get FREE pampering at a quality Spa at either Peter Island Resort or Bitter End Yacht Club. A free massage or any treatment up to a value of $150/adult.
  • Free Bar: There are no additional bar bills on BVI charters unless special wines or spirits are requested by special order.
  • Zoom Zoom Watersports: Enjoy Pacific Wave's brand spanking new $25,000 deluxe hard bottom Caribe dinghy and 70HP Yamaha outboard.

PACIFIC WAVE is a 72-foot Giorgetti & Magrini designed, Pesaro sloop which accommodates up to six guests in 3 cabins, each with ensuite head/shower. The full-width master cabin aft has two double berths and a private companionway into the aft cockpit. The other two guest cabins have twin-sized upper and lower berths (bunks). Beautiful yacht and excellent hospitality!

Comments from guests we had aboard Pacific Wave last November.

This would be an excellent Mother's Day or Father's Day present! Come on down and enjoy a sailing vacation aboard the charter yacht PACIFIC WAVE in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean.

Don't you deserve to be pampered and have fun?!

PACIFIC WAVE is currently available for CHRISTMAS  and NEW YEARS
It's not too early... Book NOW!



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book PACIFIC WAVE
View Pacific Waves's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com



Charter Yacht Freedom: ALL INCLUSIVE Virgin Islands motor yacht

The charter yacht FREEDOM, a 120-foot Broward motor yacht, offers ALL INCLUSIVE (except fuel) yacht charters year round in the Virgin Islands.

Charter Yacht Freedom - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands

Freedom’s philosophy is simple, “casual elegance, southern hospitality.” Unobtrusive yet superbly service-oriented, this crew is highly trained in their individual areas of expertise. The crew shares one common goal: a commitment to ensuring you have the most fun possible in the most relaxing way imaginable.


The charter yacht Freedom is a 120-foot Broward motor yacht with a crew of five. Based in St Croix they charter throughout the Virgin Islands. Freedom is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, each with private ensuite heads with showers. The master cabin has a King bed, two guest cabins have Queens, while the fourth cabin has lower twin berths with a pullman. Each cabin has an HD flat screen TV/DVD with a dedicated satellite receiver, and high-speed internet Wi-Fi is available.

Freedom offers 5 dives/week for certified divers (additional dives available at $50/diver/dive). There is an onboard dive instructor so a resort course for non-certified divers is an option, too.


After your dive or your workout on Freedom's BowFlex TreadClimber, you might wish to relax and soak in the jacuzzi/hot tub on the flybridge.
RATES:  $60,000/wk for up to 8 guests (all inclusive, except fuel)
When you view m/y Freedom's online brochure #1, please scroll down the page and read the information. The web site looks like it is only a slideshow on each page but there is text lower down that is very easy to miss :)


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book FREEDOM
View Freedom's online brochure #1 and online brochure #2
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com


Charter Yacht Olga - Special All-Inclusive Rate for Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands This Summer 2011

Charter Yacht OLGA, a luxury 121-foot Crescent motor yacht, is offering ALL-INCLUSIVE crewed Caribbean charters this summer in the Virgin Islands.

Motor Yacht OLGA - Crewed Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands
this summer

SPECIAL ALL INCLUSIVE OFFER:
  • $69,900/wk for up to 8 guests
  • $55,000 for 5 nights, for up to 8 guests
Charter fee includes: fuel, food, soft drinks, ship's bar, and selected dockage.
Not included: specialty items, premium wines & spirits, permits, etc...

Special rates are valid for charters taking place between May 15 and September 1, 2011.

Motor Yacht OLGA

The charter yacht OLGA is a 121-foot Crescent motor yacht, fully air conditioned and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, plus there is an additional child's cabin, all with ensuite heads. The master has a King, two staterooms have Queens, one stateroom has 2 lower twin beds, and the child's cabin has a single bed and a pullman.

HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Mariachi Singer
  • Cordon Bleu Chef
  • Zero speed stabilizers
  • Wireless Karaoke Machine
  • Captain's paella on the beach
  • High-speed internet 24/7 (V-Sat)
  • 3-person Yamaha VX Waverunner
  • Spa treatments - massage - manicure
  • Super charming and accommodating crew
  • Scuba diving from the yacht (for certified divers)


This could be you!

Captain Bernard Calot, along with his 5 exceptional crew (including a certified massage therapist), look forward to having you aboard this summer.



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