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DAYDREAM

DayDream Yacht Charter

Welcome aboard DayDream, a remarkable Leopard 62 designed for those seeking an extraordinary luxury yacht charter experience. Originally crafted as part of Moorings’ signature charter series, this vessel’s sleek, performance-driven design and exceptional features make it a standout choice for discerning travelers. From its spacious interiors to its inviting outdoor spaces, DayDream promises unforgettable moments on the open seas.

Luxury Features

DayDream’s galley-down layout creates a bright and open atmosphere, maximizing space and comfort for guests. The massive salon is a centerpiece of elegance, offering a large dining table with seating for eight, a stylish bar with a sink, icemaker, and refrigerator, and a sliding glass pass-through that seamlessly connects to the cockpit. This thoughtful design ensures both relaxation and functionality for gatherings, dining, or quiet moments of indulgence.

Onboard Experience

Step outside to the expansive cockpit, where a second dining area comfortably seats eight, perfect for al fresco meals under the stars. Direct access to the swim platform allows for effortless enjoyment of the ocean, whether you’re diving into crystal-clear waters or relaxing with your feet dipped in the sea. Ascend the stairs to the flybridge and discover a serene lounge area outfitted with cushioned mats, beanbags, and a table for four, ideal for sipping your morning coffee or sunset cocktails while taking in breathtaking views.

For sun-seekers, the foredeck offers generous deck space and trampolines equipped with built-in backrests, creating the ultimate lounging experience. Every detail of DayDream has been designed with guest comfort and leisure in mind.

Elegant Accommodations

The yacht’s four queen cabins provide a private oasis for up to eight guests, featuring ample storage space and large en-suite bathrooms with separate shower stalls. For crew accommodations, an additional queen and twin cabin ensure smooth and attentive service throughout your journey. DayDream also has the flexibility to host up to ten guests, accommodating two children in shared spaces or the salon/cockpit area upon request.

Modern Enhancements

Following a comprehensive refit in 2022, DayDream is in pristine condition. Updates include new hull paint, a brand-new mainsail and jib, and a complete rebuild of both Yanmar engines and the Northern Lights genset. These upgrades ensure that DayDream not only looks stunning but also performs flawlessly, offering a seamless sailing experience.

Destinations That Inspire

DayDream is your gateway to the world’s most captivating destinations. Bask in the warm sunshine of the Caribbean, glide over the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, or explore hidden coves and lush islands that only a private yacht can access. Wherever your adventure takes you, DayDream delivers unparalleled comfort and style.

Secure Your Spot Today for the Vacation of a Lifetime!

Don’t wait to make your dreams of luxury and adventure a reality. Book DayDream now and embark on an unforgettable journey where every moment is crafted to perfection. Your ultimate yacht charter experience awaits!

From $29,000 / week

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About this Yacht

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Water Sports and Amenities

Water Sports & Toys

3 Hammocks
2 Stand Up Paddle Boards
2 Bote Tandem Inflatable Paddle Board/Kayak Hybrids
3 Part Bote Round Lounge
2 Bote Lounge Chairs
1 Adult Water Ski Set
Wakeboard
Floating Mat
Dive Gear
3 Shimano Trolling Rods (2- 30 & 1- 20)
2 Shimano Spinning Rods (6000 & 2500)
Underwater Metal Detector

Amenities & Entertainment

  • Air conditioning (Full)
  • Salon stereo
  • iPod / Bluetooth music
  • Board games
  • BBQ grill
  • Deck shower
  • Ice maker
  • Hammock
  • Sun awning
  • Bimini
  • Watermaker

Games:
Dominoes
Cribbage
Backgammon
Shut the box
Scrabble
Cards
Poker Chips

*All amenities and water sports details are believed to be correct, but cannot be warranted.

Meet the Crew
  • Rusty Day Rusty Day Captain
  • Neely Neely Chef/First Mate

Captain Rusty Day

Captain Dr. Rusty has a unique combination of qualifications and experience to make him an ideal skipper and guide both above and below the water. Rusty is the founder and Director of MANTA (Marine Science And Nautical Training Academy), a marine science non-profit based in Charleston, South Carolina, and operating its marine science field studies programs in the Virgin Islands since 2009. MANTA recently acquired DayDream, and now uses this beautiful yacht as their base for their marine science education and research activities when it’s not chartering. Your charter proceeds help support the yacht and the student programs, so thanks for your support!

Rusty was raised in a seafaring family from the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. Growing up on boats, with a love of the ocean and an inquisitive nature made the decision to pursue marine biology quite natural. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MSc in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston, and PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Pau, France.

Dr. Day has worked as a marine scientist at a number of labs, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He has worked on everything from corals, sea turtles, seabirds, and dolphins, using tools ranging from commercial fishing gear or SCUBA, to lasers and mass spectrometers. Dr. Day is an Adjunct Biology Professor at the College of Charleston, and has authored dozens of scientific publications in top journals and a book chapter.

In addition to Dr. Day’s scientific accomplishments, he also holds a 200 Ton Master Captains License and Sailing Endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard, has logged 1000s of miles under sail, and is certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

Rusty loves to teach and lead divers in exploring the reefs. So if you’re inquisitive about marine life, he’s happy to do slide shows to teach guests the local reef fish and corals, talk about turtles, give you an expert underwater tour, show you how to spot coral disease or bleaching, or collect specimens to look at under our on-board microscopes. And, he’s also a pretty decent fisherman when dinner time comes around!

Chef Neely Woodson Powell

Neely grew up on her family’s Island, a small boutique resort in the Florida Keys called Little Palm Island. Where she spent her life doing all things hospitality. Her family was very customer experience driven and she learned at a young age the importance treating people like family!
Her family also had a 1971 42’ Bermuda Hinkley, so sailing is second nature.
After college she started a shoe business in Charleston South Carolina. Designing, manufacturing, and growing this to 26 stores around the states and the Caribbean. Where she continued her inherent ability to quickly build authentic relationships, yall will be instant friends! If your real nice she will probably give everyone shoes!
Her favorite past time from a young age is cooking and she has mastered over the years some of the most yummy dishes that are requested over and over!
You will want all her recipes and dont forget about the custom made drinks at your command, shes a mixologist too!

The fun and entertaining chemistry between Captain Rusty and Neely makes for an unforgettable vacation that you will never forget and want to share with them every year.

Chef’s Table

Special diets: Yes Kosher: On request

DAY BREAK
Lighter selections of fresh fruits, cereals, & yogurts

Bagels & lox with everything bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, eggs, cucumber and red onion

Eggs Benedict with thick cut canadian bacon on a toasted English muffin hollandaise sauce & hashbrowns

Huevos Rancheros with fried sautéed over easy eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro and avocado

Loaded Avocado Toast with red pepper flakes, feta, and lime.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with sweet potatoes, local greens, and fried eggs

Cinnamon hazelnut French Toast with drizzled syrup cinnamon powered sugar and berries served with crispy bacon

Vegetable frittata with chipotle aioli served with breakfast sausages

MIDDAY
Mediterranean orzo salad with roasted peppers, onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, feta, fresh dill & basil

Velvety 4 tomato & roasted pepper Gazpacho served cold with goey gouda grilled cheese sandwiches

Southern Delta Tomatoe basil pie

Fresh summer dill Shrimp Salad served over crispy romaine and hearts of palm salad

Fresh catch Ceviche With avacado, mangoes, crisp peppers & cilantro

Table side authentic homemade Caesar Salad with croutons, anchovies & shaved parmesan 

HOR'S DEOUVRES
Chefs Choice Charcuterie Board

Goat Cheese mushroom onion balsamic demi glaze toast points

Mini cucumber Sandwiches

Jalapeno stuffed aged cheddar cheese poppers with fig creme fraiche

Deviled eggs

Mini bitsize blts stuffed in cherry tomatoes

Creamy chorizo queso dip

Antipasto skewers with mozzarella, salami, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke & Mediterranean green olive.

Blistered Shishito peppers with Caribbean aioli

Benedictine crudite cucumber dill creme sauce with fresh seasonal veggies and crostini

Prosciutto peach arugula flatbread with balsamic glaze

MAIN
Chiles en Nogada spicy and sweet chiles stuffed with carribean picadillo with walnut cream sauce and pomegranates

Cheesy Ground Turkey Hawaiian roll sliders with pickles & homemade slaw

Chipotle fresh caught fish Tacos with pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cotija cheese in seasoned flour tortillas

Lump salmon or carb croquettes on a couscous and arugula salad with remoulade sauce

Key West Cuban ham & swiss sliders with pickles on sweet Hawaiin rolls

Classic Charleston Shrimp & Grits Tender shrimp and andouille sausage with red, green, and yellow bell peppers and taso gravy. With velvety gouda grits

White Chicken Green Chili Enchiladas with creamy mozzarella roux and fresh avocado & cilantro

Basque chicken with mushroom & shallot madeira wine sauce with basmati rice

Coconut curry chicken panang with rice noodles

Chicken piccata with white wine caper sauce

Pablano, onion, goat cheese, Stuffed pork tenderloin with tomatillo white wine cream sauce

New orleans cajun butter shrimp fresh grilled lemons served with french baguette

Steaks with roasted smashed potatoes seasonal vegetables, and fresh chimichurri sauce

Blackened Mahi Mahi served with coconut lime rice, mango salsa, and curry aioli

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with a garlic potato mash and roasted vegetables

DESSERT
Bourbon peach cobbler

Flourless Chocolate cake lava

Coconut key lime pie

Pots de crème

COCKTAILS
Coquitos

Painkillers

Lime in da coconut

San miguel spicy margaritas

Aperol margaritas

Bourbon milk punch

SAUCES
Jalepeno mignonette sauce

Tahini

Bearnaise

Vessel Specs
Cabins & Berths
4 Queen
1 Twin
Type
Cat
Builder
Leopard
Year built
2002
Refit
2022
Length
62.00 Ft / 18.90 m
Beam
30 ft
Draft
8 ft
Cruising speed
10 kn
Max speed
12 kn
Cabins
4 (4 Queen, 1 Twin)
Heads / showers
5 / 4
Engines
2 Yanmar 240 HP
16 kw Northern Lights
Generator
2
Dinghy
60 HP
Flag
BVI
Home port
Tortola, West End, BVI
Turnaround
48 hours
Children
No
Smoking
Sugar Scoops Only
Pets
No
Scuba
Onboard
DAYDREAM layout
Yacht layout — click to enlarge

Happy Clients

Guest Reviews

One of 4 Leopard 62's built for Moorings signature charter series. Hull #2 is a performance, daggerboard cat commissioned for the CEO of Moorings at the time. 4'3" with the boards up, and 8'6" with the boards down. Galley down layout provides a spacious and comfortable layout, with a massive salon featuring a large dining table and seating for 8, bar with counter, sink, icemaker and fridge, and a sliding glass pass-thru to the cockpit. Spacious cockpit with dining table for 8, and open access to the swim platform. Flybridge accessed by stairs in the cockpit lead to a large lounge area with cushioned mats, beanbags, and a table for 4 for coffee or cocktails. Foredeck features large deck space and trampolines with built in back rests. Cabins are large and comfortable, with more than ample storage for clothing and personal effects, and heads feature separate shower stalls. 2022 refit included new hull paint, new mainsail, new jib, rebuild on both Yanmar engines, rebuild on Northern Lights genset and new shaft seals.
Charter location
Virgin Islands
Yacht chartered
DAYDREAM

Rusty and Neely,

We've tried to sum up the incredible experience our family had with you both aboard DayDream. Below is our review. Feel free to share with others.
Best, Brad and Lissa

Review of DayDream charter

We were a group of seven adults who spent eight days sailing around the USVI and BVI with Captain Rusty and Chef Neel, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience. 

Our group ranged in age from 28 to 73 with varying interests—scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, hiking, reading, chilling—and Rusty and Neely ensured that everyone was able to do the activities they hoped for and that all had a blast. 

The boat was extremely comfortable and had all the amenities we needed, from paddle boards to scuba equipment to wonderful places on deck to lounge and relax. 

Mostly, though, we want to emphasize how warm, engaging, and fun Rusty and Neely were throughout our trip. They are can-do folks. No matter how often we asked to revise a schedule, or change our next stop, or alter a planned activity, they were flexible, patient, and creative about making sure that everyone’s needs were met. To put it simply, Rusty and Neely are very special people. He is a raconteur with storytelling in his genes (and a PhD in marine biology) who can explain the complex behavior of marine creatures one minute and recount hilarious stories of hijinks on the seas the next. 

For her part, Neely is the embodiment of Southern charm and hospitality—vivacious, enthusiastic, and a pure delight to be around. She is also a force of nature: On top of running a highly successful shoe business, Neely is a spectacular chef, and her talents were on display at meals three times a day. We didn’t make it easy for her: Half of our group are vegetarians, yet Neely managed to produce an incredible variety of delicious dishes that everyone could enjoy. All out of a tiny galley kitchen! 

Bottom line: Sailing on DayDream and spending time with Rusty and Neely made this trip one of our most fun and enjoyable vacations ever.

– The New Years week 2026/2027 guests aboard catamaran DAYDREAM wrote:

Availability

Rates & Booking

Rates are Inclusive

Season2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax7 Pax8 Pax
Summer 2026$29,000$29,500$30,000$30,500$31,000$31,500$32,000
Winter 2026 to 2027$29,000$29,500$30,000$30,500$31,000$31,500$32,000
Summer 2027$29,000$29,500$30,000$30,500$31,000$31,500$32,000
What is included in an All Inclusive Charter? What is NOT included?

Unless otherwise specified-Caribbean Standard All-Inclusive Charters include the following:

  • Standard check-in/check-out of 12pm
  • Light daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast, lunch, canapés/afternoon tea, dinner and snacks
  • Standard ship’s bar: vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, tequila, triple sec, mixers, local beers, table wine and water/coffee/tea and soft drinks
  • Stereo with MP3/iPhone connection with indoor/outdoor speakers; 3G/4G Wi-Fi access point
  • Snorkeling equipment, fishing gear, kayaks, dingy tender with outboard motors
  • Water toys such as floating islands, and air mattresses
  • Separate bathroom and living quarters for crew
  • Reputable and licensed crew who have local knowledge of waters and are able to adjust menus based on guest’s preferences and dietary restrictions
  • Operating expenses including: use of air conditioning, fuel, water, sailing permits/taxes, local taxes and crew wages

What Is Not Included in Standard All-Inclusive Charters:

  • Gratuity for crew. Gratuity is at guest discretion and is typically between 15-20%
  • Meals and beverages at restaurants and bars
  • Rendezvous diving, ASA sailing certification courses and any other offshore excursions
  • Premium wines and spirits
Additional Rate Details

Cruising Grounds: ​​USVI & BVI
​Pick Up/Drop Off: St. Thomas or Tortola
Yacht: FOREIGN - Based
Crew: NO BVI Work Permits
​BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included

** Yacht can offer up to 7 BVI charters in the 24/25 season. Please inquire about availability ** 

MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5, Inquire for less.
For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.

SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks. No commission on sleep aboard.

HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
$150.00 per person discount. 

LOCAL FARE MEAL PLAN: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
$75.00 per person discount. 

25/26 HOLIDAYS:
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS: 1-8 guests @$37,000 Must end on or before 12/27
NEW YEARS: 1-8 guests @ $39,000 May not start prior to 12/28

**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**

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