Serena

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YACHT DESCRIPTION

SLEEPS 6 GUESTS IN 3 GUEST STATEROOM(S).

QUEEN BEDS 2

SINGLE BEDS 1

SPECIFICATIONS	VALUE
Guests	6
Staterooms	3
# Of Crew	2
Length	63 Ft / 19.3 m
Beam	17.5 Ft / 5.35 m
Draft	10.0 Ft / 3.06 m
Builder	Beneteau
Built - Refit:	2017 - 2023

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Master queen forward and two aft queen suites

Draft Beer Aboard! Automatic Cocktail machine!

WATERSPORTS

Dinghy	12 ft jet and 17 ft Whaler
Paddle Boards	1
Single Kayaks	1
Double Kayaks	2
Adult Water-skis	Yes
Kids Water-skis	Yes
Wakeboards	Yes
Snorkeling gear	Yes
Inflatable, towable tubes	Yes
Fishing Gear	Yes
Scuba Diving	Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

CREW PROFILE

Vivi and Hugh

Capt. Hugh O'Brien -
Born in England and then lived in more than a dozen countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Now a permanent US Resident living in the Caribbean & Florida, predominantly in the US and British Virgin Islands.
Hugh started competitive sailing and ocean racing in the UK & France in 1987 (36 years of ocean sailing experience). He com¬pleted his intensive Royal Yachting Association (RYA) YachtMaster 500 Ton Sail & Power Commercial License in 2002 at the presti¬gious UK Sailing Academy and worked as a Captain & Chef in commercial yachting in the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, USA & Japan. Hugh also ran 5 Star Sailing with a 50 ft Beneteau Sloop as a Captain Chef in the Virgin Islands from 2007-2011.
A 20-year career in Marketing & Sales for American IT & Database companies saw Hugh working in some 20 countries and heading up operations in Europe, US, Asia & Latin America.
From 2018-2022, Captain Hugh owned and operated Ocean Star 60, a 60 ft Beneteau sloop. Having worked with Chef Vivi on Ocean Star 60, they have since become partners in Serena Yacht Charters, LLC, and operate the 63-ft sloop Yacht Serena, their new Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62. Yacht Serena is the Hull #1 of Beneteau’s ultimate Oceanis Yacht cruiser series and has many extras, including a carbon fibre Code 0 racing sail.
Hugh attended culinary classes and schools in France, Japan and America, and specializes in Mediterranean, Latin American and Asian fresh food dishes with premium ingredients.
Hugh is a light social drinker but nonsmoker, no drugs, no criminal record, clean licenses and a broad sense of humor especially when trying to catch fish!

Vivianne Swietelsky
Chef/First Mate Ocean Star

Vivianne, or “Chef Vivi” is based in Water Island, USVI and Coconut Grove, Miami. She is known for her authentic interpretations of the world’s great cuisines – American, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Latin American, and her signature fusion MediterrAsian cuisine. She is also makes amazing desserts and is an inspired cocktail mixologist.
For as far back as she can remember, Chef Vivi has been passionate about food and the artistry of its preparation. Born in the U.S. to an Italian father and a Venezuelan mother, she has travelled all over the world and lived in the United States, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Mexico, and the Caribbean and is fluent in five languages. Her family life revolved around the enjoyment of great food and her mother taught her to cook instinctually, from the heart. Chef Vivi built upon this foundation and has expanded her culinary knowledge and skills over the years.
Chef Vivi attended different culinary schools around the world and studied Hospitality Management at the Florida International Universi¬ty’s School of Hospitality & Tourism. She has been a restaurant Pastry Chef, owned her own upscale Miami catering company, “Truffles Catering”, and worked as Private Chef for HNWI in both private homes and on charter yachts.
Another one of Chef Vivi’s passions is sailing, and she has enjoyed working on sailboats around the world. She also has an ASA Certificate for Offshore Sailing gained in the U.S. Virgin Islands and has owned and operated several Beneteau yachts.
After working as Yacht Chef with Captain Hugh on Ocean Star 60, Vivianne and Hugh became partners in 2023 and now operate Serena Yacht Charters, LLC on their beautiful 63-ft Beneteau sloop, Yacht Serena. Yacht Serena is a very special yacht: she is the Hull #1 of Beneteau’s ultimate luxury Oceanis Yacht 62 cruiser series. Vivianne has enjoyed refitting Yacht Serena with many upscale amenities, including FRETTE sheets and towels, Lanvin products, and Bose sound systems in every cabin.
What Vivianne enjoys the most about being a Private Yacht Chef is the daily interaction with her guests and the pleasure of creating wonderful memories for them. She really loves the feeling of serving wonderful food, drinks, and delivering excellent service on gorgeous Yacht Serena. Her and Captain Hugh’s motto about their guests is, “it’s all about you, all the time”. Nothing matters more to them than delivering a five-star experience and exceeding even the highest expectations.

YACHT DESCRIPTION
Hull number 1 of Beneteau's new line of 62 ft sloops, Serena is style, grace and comfort under sail.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SAMPLE MENU

Yacht Serena Charter Menus

Sample Breakfasts:

Classic Eggs Benedict with Canadian Bacon & Tarragon Hollandaise Grenadian Coconut-Infused Banana Rum French Toast with Fresh Berries Eggs Royale: Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon & Dill Hollandaise Citrus Pancakes/ Orange Glaze/ Banana/ Pineapple

Eggs Florentine – Eggs any style, with sauteed garlic spinach

Granola Parfait: small batch Granola, Berries, Greek Yoghurt

Serena “Pain Perdu” French Toast Bake

Yacht Serena Breadbasket, Assortment of Chef Vivi’s home-made preserves, Salted Beurre D’Isigny Butter

Truffled Slow Cooked Scrambled Eggs with Sauteed Portobello Mushrooms Nutella French Toast with Yacht-made Vanilla Bean Iced Cream

Huevos Rancheros Serena - Mexican-Style Fried Eggs on a Tortilla with Queso Oaxaca, Salsa Ranchera, Crema, and Cilantro

Tuscan Farmer’s Roasted Vegetable Frittata/ Basil Cherry Tomatoes/ French Baguette

Classic Smoked Salmon and Bagel Platter/Capers, Onions, Tomatoes, and Cream Cheese

Smashed Avocado Toast on Whole Grain Bread/Microgreens/ Plain or with Smoked Salmon

Greek Yoghurt Parfait: Toasted Walnuts, Yoghurt, Honey

Chocolate Chip or Plain Buttermilk Pancakes with Whipped Cream and Cherry Maple Syrup

Austrian Palatschinken Crepes filled with homemade Mango Ginger Jam, Strawberry Jam, or Nutella/Vanilla Whipped Cream

Serena Crab Omelet – Lump Crab Meat, Spinach, Lemon Mascarpone/ Toasted Sour Dough Bread

Air-fried Bacon-Wrapped Croissant with Egg and Cheese/ Fruit Medley

Sample Lunches:

Seared Sesame-crusted Big Eye Tuna / Ponzu-Roasted Asparagus / Tri-Color Orzo Salad

Insalata Caprese – Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil Drizzle/ served with Prosciutto San Daniele / Tuscan Bread

Caribbean Lobster Roll, New England-style / Yacht-made French Fries Thai Ginger Grass-fed Minced Beef in Chilled Romaine Lettuce Wraps

Smoked Salmon Or Chicken Club Sandwich/ Dill Mayo/Tomato/ Iceberg/ Tarragon Potato Salad/ Oriental Cucumber Relish

Mahi-Mahi Jerk Tacos/Avocado/Pico de Gallo/ Latin American Cole Slaw

Tahitian “Poisson Cru” Ahi Tuna Ceviche/ Coconut Milk/ Cucumbers/ Peppers/ Mixed Baby Greens

Charcuterie, Cheeses, and Pâté Grazing Boards for Lunch: Prosciutto, Assorted Hard Salamis, Pâté de Campagne, Mousse de Fois Gras, Assorted Cheeses, Cornichons, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Breads

Vitello Tonnato – Thinly Sliced Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin layered with Tuna Caper Aioli Sauce, served cold/ Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes/ Tuscan Bread

Thai Papaya Shrimp Spinach Salad/Grilled Jumbo Shrimp/ Lime, Cilantro, Ginger Vinaigrette

Lobster Couscous Salad: Poached Local Caribbean Lobster Tails with Ginger Vinaigrette / served over Pearl Couscous/ Cucumber/ Tomato/ Fresh Mint & Basil /

Peruvian Ceviche: Catch of the Day, Lime, Red Onion, Rocoto Chile, Corn, Sweet Potato/ Blue Corn Chips

Individual Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Tarts/ Field Greens Cherry Tomato Salad/ Balsamic Vinaigrette

Classic Tijuana Caesar Salad with Grilled Rosemary Chicken/ Shaved Parmigiano- Reggiano/Anchovies/ Yacht-made Croutons

Niçoise Salad – Albacore Tuna, Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Tomatoes, Capers, Olives, Boiled Egg/ Greens with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Traditional Greek Salad - Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives/ Oregano Vinaigrette/ served with Grilled Shrimp or Octopus/ Crusty Country Bread

Tuna Tartare Tower/ Avocado/ Citrus Soy Reduction/ Oriental Cucumber Relish/ Shrimp Chips

Tri-color Quinoa Salad: Quinoa, Angel Hair Slaw, Red Bell peppers, Mango, Cilantro, Avocado, Pickled Red Onions with Basil Vinaigrette

Sample Dinners:

Sous Vide Filet Mignon/ Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes/ Sauteed Spinach/ Malbec Jus French West Indian Grilled Snapper with Caper Shallot Sauce/ Asparagus/ Jasmine Rice Drunken Shrimp La Fourchette: three-times drunk Jumbo Shrimp/ Pinenut Garlic Couscous Fresh Linguine tossed with Lump Crab, Lemon Zest, Watercress and Chili

Herb-marinated Sous Vide Chicken Breast stuffed with Goat Cheese/ Sun-dried & Fresh Tomato Salsa/ Pinenut Orzo/ Grilled Basil Zucchini

Mahi Mahi or Salmon a lo Macho: Pan friend and topped with Peruvian Aji Amarillo, Shrimp, Calamari, Shrimp Cream Pernod Sauce/Jasmine Rice

Thai Basil Green Curry of Pork Tenderloin/ Grilled Oriental Eggplant/ Jasmine Rice

Stanley Tucci’s Spaghetti Alla Nerano: Zucchini/Fresh Basil/Parmigiano Reggiano

Chef Vivi’s Pizza night: customized pizzas made in Ooni Pizza oven

Marinated Sous Vide Outside Skirt Steak /Jalapeno Beurre Blanc / Potatoes Au Gratin/ Arugula, Tomato, Fennel Salad/ Thyme Vinaigrette

Yacht-smoked Ribs and Brisket/ Kansas City BBQ Sauce/ Corn Bread/ Potato Salad/ Cole Slaw Fresh Linguine with Seared Scallops/ Lemon Tarragon Cream Sauce/ Sauteed Summer Squash Pan-seared Pork Chops/ Mango-Ginger Chutney/ Cilantro Citrus Rice/ Tomato & Avocado Salad Grilled Lemon-Ginger Mahi Mahi/ Curried Pineapple Rice/ Beurre Blanc Asparagus

NZ Lamb Chops/ Pomegranate Red-Wine Reduction/ Mustard & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes/ Shitake Mushroom Stir-Fry

Creamy Chicken Breasts simmered in Smoky Chipotle, White Wine, Parmesan Cream Sauce/ Basmati Rice/ Butter Sauteed Chayote

Panko-crusted Mahi Mahi Fingers/ Mango Pepper Salsa/ Plantains/ Calypso Rice

Pan-Sauteed Red Snapper/ Cilantro-Lime Butter/ Basmati Rice/ Steamed Broccoli with Oriental Hollandaise

Brazilian Moqueca Seafood: Shrimp, Scallops, Mahi Mahi simmered in Tomatoes/ Peppers/ Coconut Milk/ Lemon Basmati Rice

Porcini-Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin/ Sauteed Mushrooms & Arugula/ Irish Mashed Potatoes Roasted Summer Vegetables

Sample Desserts:

Chocolate Orange Macadamia Nut Torte/ Whipped Cream
Poached Pears in Caramelized Laurel Leaf-Red Wine Reduction/ Crème Fraiche Flourless Fallen Chocolate Cake/ Yacht-made Vanilla Bean Gelato
Yacht-made Iced Creams/ Choice of Toppings
Lemon Panna Cotta/ Fresh Blueberries & Strawberries
Nutella Cheesecake with Ganache Frosting
Ginger Crème Brulée
Panna Cotta/Chocolate Balsamic Drizzle/ Fresh Strawberries
Tortola Rum Cake/ Coconut Rum/ Tropical Fruits
Grenadian Coconut Rum Bananas Flambe/Yacht-made Vanilla Rum Iced Cream Five-Spice Roasted Peach Tartes/ Yacht-made Ginger Iced Cream
Key West Key Lime Pie/Whipped Cream
Venezuelan ‘’Quesillo’’ Flan
Coconut Crème Caramel
Sour Cream Streusel Apple Pie/ Yacht-made Salted Caramel Iced Cream
Sliced Fresh Mango with Stracciatella/ Rosemary Syrup Drizzle
Caribbean Pain Perdu Bread Pudding/ Vanilla Butter Rum Anglaise
Coconut Raisin Rice Pudding
Lemongrass Crème Brulée
Creamy Lemon Parfait with Berries/ Crumbled Biscotti
Classic Chocolate Mousse/ Whipped Cream
Mexican Chocolate Brownies/ Yacht-made Dulce de Leche Gelato Raspberry-Apricot Buckle/ Whipped Cream
Chocolate Cinnamon Brownies with Chili Honey Drizzle, Yacht-made Vanilla Bean or Dark Chocolate Gelato

PRICING DETAILS
Serena INQUIRE

Pricing

From: 21,500 per week
To: 27,900 per week
Summer 2026

2 Guests	22,500
3 Guests	23,500
4 Guests	24,500
5 Guests	25,500

Winter 2026 to 2027

2 Guests	24,500
3 Guests	25,500
4 Guests	26,500
5 Guests	27,500

Summer 2027

2 Guests	24,500
3 Guests	25,500
4 Guests	26,500
5 Guests	27,500

Pricing Details

Christmas week:
Up to 4 guests: US$29,150

New Years week:
Up to 4 guests: US$31,250

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STAY & SAIL OPTIONS WITH VILLA SERENA
Villa Serena is located on Water Island, St. Thomas, and at 4700 sq ft, features 3 guest bedrooms and 2 baths, with pool. Please enquire for Villa website.

4 + 3 or 3 + 4 nights combination, with stays beginning at Villa Serena and then embarking aboard Serena. Minimum charters on the yacht are 3 nights. It would be 7-nights all-inclusive. Both the villa and the yacht are "fully crewed", using a pre-vacation preference sheet. The rates would include all meals, beverages, etc as Serena does on the yacht, plus daily cleaning and concierge services (booking massages at the house, organizing activities, reservations, etc). The Stay & Sail combo is offered for up to 4 guests.

The all inclusive base rates are:
Two guests: 4 nights Villa Serena & 3 nights Yacht Serena: US$22,500
Four guests: 4 nights Villa Serena & 3 nights Yacht Serena: US$25,500
Stay & Sail Chrismas week: +10% and New Years week: +18%

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