Listing pricing is for 3 ensuite queen cabins each with private bath with electric toilet and shower.
BERTH MEASUREMENTS:
All berths are 82″ long by 60 wide.
****BABY FRIENDLY BOAT, WE LOVE BABIES***
WATERSPORTS
Dinghy
Dinghy HP
Paddleboard
Snorkel
Tube
Fishing Gear
Scuba Diving
Scuba Compressor
Dinghy
14'
Dinghy HP
50
Paddle Boards
2
Snorkeling gear
Yes
Inflatable, towable tubes
Yes
Fishing Gear
Yes
Scuba Diving
Onboard
Scuba Compressor
Onboard
OTHER TOYS Inflatable water toys
Floating mat x1
Noodles
Snorkel gear
3 bean bag loungers
Two inflatable deck chairs
6 sun beds on Trampoline for relaxing in the sun or sleeping under the stars
14ft Console Dingy with 50hp outboard. Rated for 8 pax
Knee Board
Towable Tube
2x Stand Up Paddle Boards
Fishing Available (with permits)
CREW PROFILE
André and Alison Stroebel are from South Africa and have been married for 37 years. They love the sea and are either on it, in it or under it. They started sailing together even before they were married and raced Hobie Cats as a hobby. Soon they started sailing larger catamarans off the unpredictable east and west coasts of South Africa. In 2011 they left South Africa on the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Yacht Race on their catamaran Rat Catcher, crossing the Atlantic and ending second in their class. Since then they have been cruising in the Caribbean and are excited to share their experiences with you. They are both qualified PADI and SSI Open Water Scuba Instructors.
André started his career as a helicopter pilot in the South African Air Force and after 25 years service started flying commercially doing offshore flights to the oil rigs off the Canadian east coast in Newfoundland. He has over 7000 flight hours. He also has over 35 000 sea miles accumulated off the South African coast, Atlantic crossing and sailing the Caribbean and east coast of Florida. He has a South African Sailing Yacht Master Offshore certificate with a Master of Yachts, 200T Commercial license, STCW and First Aid.
Alison started sailing on Optimists in Zimbabwe and then crewed for her Dad on a Flying Dutchman. She knew she had found her true love when she discovered André also loved the sea and sailing. From when they first met they had a shared dream of sailing the world. Alison is a Registered Nurse and specialized in Neonatal premature babies and then in the Operating Room. She is qualified in Basic life Support, CPR and First Aid. She has her offshore Captains license and has over 30 000 sea miles having sailed the South African coast, crossed the Atlantic and sailed extensively in the Caribbean, Bahamas and the Florida coast. She loves being on, in or under the water and especially enjoys sharing her love of snorkeling and diving with new adventurers pointing out the amazing critters under water. Alison has a special affinity to children her best reference is the fact the little ones invariably climb in her lap and go to sleep. With their traveling Alison has incorporated a touch of different cultures in her menu. She loves creating dishes with a strong South African and African traditional food influence with a touch of Mediterranean. In true African tradition you won't go hungry at this table.
If you are interested in learning to sail a Catamaran André is always keen to show you the “ropes” and give you some sailing instruction.
With André and Alison’s experience of the islands, love for the sea and South African hospitality, they are ready to make your Caribbean charter dream come true.
****WE LOVE BABIES, BABIES WELCOME****
***CREW HAS BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19***
***BVI GOLD SEAL COVID COMPLIANT YACHT***
YACHT DESCRIPTION Turquoise Turtle is a Voyage 500 sailing catamaran with 3 ensuite queen cabins. She has a spacious salon and cockpit for dining and entertainment, and two large trampolines forward for lounging in the sun and enjoying the fresh ocean breeze. She offers lot of water toys for young and old at heart. There is also water access from a drop down ladder on the bow.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SAMPLE MENU
BREAKFAST
A fresh fruit platter, Fruit Juice, Tea and Coffee are served with breakfast every day.
Pancakes with maple syrup and bacon.
Egg, Bacon, Sausages, Mushrooms and Tomato with toast
Blueberry, Cream cheese stuffed French Toast
Breakfast Banana Split
Avocado toast topped with egg.
Salmon and Ham platter with Bagels and cheese selection
LUNCH
Lunch is served with your choice of soft drink, iced tea, beer or your favorite cocktail.
Crustless Spinach Quiche with seasonal salad.
Salmon Burgers with green salad and nachos
Chili Lime Chicken Salad with fresh baked bread
Savory Cheese Muffins with fresh sliced tomato and ham
Fish tacos with Avocado Lime sauce.
DINNER
Your choice of Wine, Beer or your favorite Cocktail to accompany your dinner.
South African Bobotie (Beef Bake) on savory yellow rice with traditional samble’s.
Garlic Shrimp with Peas and Linguine
Grilled NY Strip Steak, Potatoes au Gratin with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Coconut crusted Mahi Mahi and Lime Cous-Cous and sautéd Asparagus
GENERAL NOTES: 7 Nights only Please
Please inquire with crew for anything less
Yacht is BVI based, BVI taxes and fees are included in the rate.
HALF-BOARD: Discount of $150 per person. Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Other meals ashore at client expense. LOCAL FARE: Discount of $75 per person. Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum. CHRISTMAS 2025: 1-6 guests @ $21,250 - must end by the 26th of DecemberNEW YEARS 25/26: 1-6 guests @ $22,500 -charter may not start prior to 12/28HURRICANE SEASON: Please press client to purchase trip insurance. Please add hurricane clause as well to your contract. Yacht will allow client to rebook unused dates within 6 months of cancellation (excluding holidays). Yacht not responsible for clients shore side expenses if charter cancelled for named storm (this includes meals, hotels, transportation as well as air transport).