IARA
$20,700 - $25,000 / WEEK
IARA Yacht Charter
Step aboard Iara, a beautifully appointed 2017 Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran, exquisitely refurbished in 2023 to offer an unrivaled luxury experience. Designed for comfort and elegance, this 50-foot yacht invites you to discover the magic of the Caribbean in ultimate style. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or both, Iara provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable escape.
Luxury Features
Iara accommodates up to six guests in three spacious queen cabins, each featuring a private en-suite bath for optimal privacy and convenience. The master suite, with its refined decor and ample space, serves as a serene retreat, while the two additional queen cabins offer equally inviting accommodations. Thoughtfully designed interiors blend modern elegance with cozy charm, creating a welcoming atmosphere where natural light floods every space.
The expansive saloon is both functional and sophisticated, featuring a convertible sofa area and a fully equipped galley that ensures every meal is a delight. Large panoramic windows and overhead skylights provide breathtaking views, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor living spaces. A wide glass door opens to the cockpit, where guests can enjoy open-air dining, breathtaking sunsets, and the gentle sway of the sea.
Onboard Experience
Iara is more than just a yacht—it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in the wonders of the Virgin Islands. Spend your days exploring secluded beaches, snorkeling vibrant coral reefs, or simply lounging on the floating dock with a refreshing drink in hand. The yacht is fully equipped with water toys, including three stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, and beach games, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
With a dedicated crew catering to your every need, you can relax knowing that every detail of your journey is handled with care. Whether it’s savoring a chef-prepared meal under the stars or unwinding on deck as the sea breeze drifts by, every moment aboard Iara is crafted for your ultimate enjoyment.
Set Sail on an Unforgettable Journey
Discover the perfect blend of luxury and adventure aboard Iara. Whether you’re seeking sun-soaked relaxation or thrilling exploration, this sailing catamaran offers an unparalleled Caribbean experience. Secure your charter today and embark on the journey of a lifetime!
3 Queen Cabins
Crew in forward starboard cabin
BUILT/REFIT
YEAR
2023
YACHT
LENGTH
50 Ft
NUMBER OF
CABINS
3
NUMBER OF
GUESTS
6
TOTAL
CREW
2
CHARGES
FROM
$20,700
| Accommodations | |
|---|---|
| Cabins: | 3 |
| Queen: | 3 |
| Single Cabins: | 1 |
| Showers: | 4 |
| Electric Heads: | 4 |
| Engine Details | |
|---|---|
| - | |
| Fuel Consumption: | - |
| Cruising Speed: | 8 knots |
| Max Speed: | 15 knotsUS Gall/Hr |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Cat |
| Beam: | 26 Feet |
| Draft: | 4 Feet |
| Pax: | 6 |
| Refit: | 2023 |
| YearBuilt: | 2017 |
| Builder: | Fountaine Pajot |
| JetSkis: | No |
| Flag: | BVI |
| RegNum: | 753719 |
| Jacuzzi: | No |
| A/C: | Full |
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Winter Area: | Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI) |
| Summer Area: | Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI) |
| Pick Up Locations | |
|---|---|
| Pref. Pick-up: | - |
| Other Pick-up: | - |
| Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Salon Tv/VCR: | Yes |
| Salon Stereo: | Yes |
| Sat Tv: | Inshore WiFi Irridium GO satellite tel/com |
| Camcorder: | - |
| Books: | Yes |
| Board Games: | Yes |
| Deck Shower: | Yes |
| Water Maker: | Yes |
| Special Diets: | Yes |
| Kosher: | Inq |
| BBQ: | Yes |
| Minimum Age: | None |
| Inverter: | Yes |
| Voltages: | 220v |
| Water Maker: | Yes |
| Ice Maker: | Yes |
| Sailing Instructions: | No |
| Internet Access: | Onboard WIFI |
| Hairdryers: | Yes |
| Guests Smokes: | No |
| Crew Smokes: | Inq |
| Pets Aboard: | No |
| Hammock: | Yes |
| Water Sports | |
|---|---|
| Dinghy size: | Highfield 380 |
| Dinghy hp: | 20 |
| Water Skis Adult: | No |
| Water Skis Kids: | No |
| Jet Skis: | No |
| Kneeboard: | No |
| Windsurfer: | No |
| Snorkel Gear: | 8 |
| Tube: | 8 |
| Scurfer: | No |
| Wake Board: | No |
| Kayaks 1 Pax: | No |
| Kayaks (2 Pax): | No |
| Floating Mats: | 1 |
| Swim Platform: | Yes |
| Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | - |
| Sailing Dinghy: | No |
| Beach Games: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear: | Yes |
| Gear Type: | Off Shore |
| Rods: | 2 |
Captain
Paul Bowring
Nation: UK
License: Commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Chef/First Mate
Lexy DeRiggs
Nation: American/Vincentian
License: Certificate in Culinary Nutrition from Leith’s School of F
In 2017, Paul and Lexy unknowingly began an adventure of a lifetime when they met working for Broadreach as a sailing instructor and scuba diving instructor respectively. During that summer season, they sailed up and down the Southern Caribbean leading groups of 13-17 year olds from all around the world. When parting ways after that summer, they knew somehow it was fate that they would come together again somewhere in the Caribbean Sea. Since then, the couple spent six years in St. Vincent & the Grenadines and stints aboard privately owned vessels across the Caribbean, the UK and the Mediterranean.
Captain Paul was born in the UK but was raised all over the globe. From living in South Korea to the Devon countryside, his fascination with travel and other cultures began quite early. When his family settled in Brixham, Paul and his father bonded through sailing. What started as a hobby soon became a passion, and that passion turned into a career. In 2015, Paul left his life in England as a hotel manager and sailed across the Atlantic. Along with a group of three others, he sailed from the Canary Islands and landed in the Southern Caribbean. After exploring the diverse islands, Paul made Bequia his home, where he captained the jewel of the Grenadines, The Friendship Rose – a classic 100-foot wooden schooner built in Bequia. After three years in this role, he moved on to captain Star of the Sea, a 35-meter motor yacht, for another three years. During this time, he also captained a wide variety of yachts, including his own catamaran, Cataja.
In his spare time, Paul volunteered with Bequia Junior Sailors, an organization that encourages young people to expand their knowledge and skills within the historical sailing community in the Grenadines. In 2019, Paul transitioned to freelance work, captaining a variety of boats throughout the Caribbean islands. Before embarking on his sailing career, Paul climbed the hospitality ladder, working in various hotels, bars, and restaurants, eventually earning a general manager position at Queen’s Court Hotel & Quayside Hotels in the UK. Paul holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification and an AEC 1.
Lexy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but as an island girl at heart, the sea has always felt like home. While living in New York City, Lexy had a career in event planning and marketing, which she continued when she relocated to St. Vincent & the Grenadines (her father’s home country), working for the Bequia Beach Hotel. After a year behind the desk with the sea right outside her office door, Lexy quit her 9-to-5 job to pursue her career as a yoga instructor and started her own studio, Wild Thing Wellness, alongside her family’s Airbnb business, Ohana House Bequia.
In 2019, Lexy began her professional sailing career, acting as first mate and chef aboard Cataja and freelancing with Paul on multi-day charters throughout the Southern Caribbean. For Lexy, cooking is a form of creativity and exploration, so she invites her guests to savor the selections of her carefully curated menu, which is healthy, locally sourced, fresh, and delicious.
“Coming from a multicultural household with roots in the Caribbean and South Korea, my understanding of cooking has always been interlinked with one’s personal history and community. I’m so excited to prepare delicious meals for guests to enjoy as they spend quality time together in some of the most beautiful cruising destinations in the world.”
Each dish fuses luscious local flavors with global inspiration and is truly prepared with love. Some of the best memories are shared around a table with good wine, good food, and good company! Lexy holds a certificate in culinary nutrition and her Food & Hygiene Level 2, and she recently completed a culinary nutrition certificate from Leith’s School of Food & Wine.
As innate adventurers and people-people, Paul and Lexy's passions for travel and hospitality come together magically through the yachting industry. “We really put in the effort to make our guests feel a true sense of adventure and ease while they’re aboard their home away from home. Through sharing our love for food & sailing we create a high-end adventure that is also authentic and true to us, so our guests truly enjoy a slice of paradise aboard the yacht.”
Yoga Charter Add On Brought To You By Chef Lexy
Lexy is a highly skilled yoga instructor with over 600 hours of training. Her journey began with 200 hours of basic training in New York, followed by 300 hours of advanced training in Portugal. Lexy also had her own yoga studio in Bequia, where she further developed her expertise and passion for teaching. She now offers personalized yoga sessions onboard during your charter, designed to help you relax, increase flexibility, and build strength.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather.Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
Captain Paul was born in the UK but was raised all over the globe. From living in South Korea to the Devon countryside, his fascination with travel and other cultures began quite early. When his family settled in Brixham, Paul and his father bonded through sailing. What started as a hobby soon became a passion, and that passion turned into a career. In 2015, Paul left his life in England as a hotel manager and sailed across the Atlantic. Along with a group of three others, he sailed from the Canary Islands and landed in the Southern Caribbean. After exploring the diverse islands, Paul made Bequia his home, where he captained the jewel of the Grenadines, The Friendship Rose – a classic 100-foot wooden schooner built in Bequia. After three years in this role, he moved on to captain Star of the Sea, a 35-meter motor yacht, for another three years. During this time, he also captained a wide variety of yachts, including his own catamaran, Cataja.
In his spare time, Paul volunteered with Bequia Junior Sailors, an organization that encourages young people to expand their knowledge and skills within the historical sailing community in the Grenadines. In 2019, Paul transitioned to freelance work, captaining a variety of boats throughout the Caribbean islands. Before embarking on his sailing career, Paul climbed the hospitality ladder, working in various hotels, bars, and restaurants, eventually earning a general manager position at Queen’s Court Hotel & Quayside Hotels in the UK. Paul holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification and an AEC 1.
Lexy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but as an island girl at heart, the sea has always felt like home. While living in New York City, Lexy had a career in event planning and marketing, which she continued when she relocated to St. Vincent & the Grenadines (her father’s home country), working for the Bequia Beach Hotel. After a year behind the desk with the sea right outside her office door, Lexy quit her 9-to-5 job to pursue her career as a yoga instructor and started her own studio, Wild Thing Wellness, alongside her family’s Airbnb business, Ohana House Bequia.
In 2019, Lexy began her professional sailing career, acting as first mate and chef aboard Cataja and freelancing with Paul on multi-day charters throughout the Southern Caribbean. For Lexy, cooking is a form of creativity and exploration, so she invites her guests to savor the selections of her carefully curated menu, which is healthy, locally sourced, fresh, and delicious.
“Coming from a multicultural household with roots in the Caribbean and South Korea, my understanding of cooking has always been interlinked with one’s personal history and community. I’m so excited to prepare delicious meals for guests to enjoy as they spend quality time together in some of the most beautiful cruising destinations in the world.”
Each dish fuses luscious local flavors with global inspiration and is truly prepared with love. Some of the best memories are shared around a table with good wine, good food, and good company! Lexy holds a certificate in culinary nutrition and her Food & Hygiene Level 2, and she recently completed a culinary nutrition certificate from Leith’s School of Food & Wine.
As innate adventurers and people-people, Paul and Lexy's passions for travel and hospitality come together magically through the yachting industry. “We really put in the effort to make our guests feel a true sense of adventure and ease while they’re aboard their home away from home. Through sharing our love for food & sailing we create a high-end adventure that is also authentic and true to us, so our guests truly enjoy a slice of paradise aboard the yacht.”
Yoga Charter Add On Brought To You By Chef Lexy
Lexy is a highly skilled yoga instructor with over 600 hours of training. Her journey began with 200 hours of basic training in New York, followed by 300 hours of advanced training in Portugal. Lexy also had her own yoga studio in Bequia, where she further developed her expertise and passion for teaching. She now offers personalized yoga sessions onboard during your charter, designed to help you relax, increase flexibility, and build strength.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather.Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
DAYBREAK
Always served with fresh tea, coffee, fruit juice, bread, local fruit.
Choice of sausage/bacon/smoked salmon/etc.,and eggs.
Quiche
French toast
Pancakes
Crêpes
Shakshuka
Breakfast Sandwiches
Frittata
Omelets Made to Order
Smoothies
MIDDAY
Duck breast on a bed of arugula with pomegranate dressing and pistachio dukkah
Baja style fish tacos with corn, pineapple, and quinoa salad
Grilled squid with pear, arugula and shaved parmesan salad
Mixed seafood paella
Grilled chicken breast served over sweet potato & fig salad accompanied by chamomile dressing
Orzo stuffed peppers with lemon baked chicken thighs
Chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce, jasmine rice, and green papaya salad
Flank steak with chimichurri and plantain frites
Sea bass with lemon verbena beurre blanc over citrus green salad & chilled cream of beetroot soup
HORS D'OEUVRE
Scallops over pea & mint purée
Truffle mushroom arancini
Smoked salmon with hash brown, dill cream, and caviar
Mango tuna tartare wonton bites
Roasted grapes with herbs, burrata, and prosciutto
Greek stuffed tomatoes
Rosemary, truffle, and parmesan sweet potato fries
Zucchini feta fritters with tzatziki
Tuna crudo with passionfruit and lemon
MAIN
Pork loin chop with almond salsa, glazed figs, purple sprouting broccoli and roasted carrots
Crispy skin salmon in a lemongrass coconut sauce and mixed vegetables
Braised halibut in cherry tomatoes & tahini with herb stuffed tomatoes
Lemon pesto gnocchi with greens and Italian sausage
Ginger garlic lobster tails with brussel sprouts, and lemon crumb spaghetti
Marinated tiger prawns with pil-pil sauce and cauliflower shawarma
Ribeye steak with cumin butter, sumac onion salad and couscous
Grilled fish with homemade babaganoush, beet purée, and wild rice
Greek style lamb shank with couscous
Thai style steamed fish with garlic sautéed greens
DESSERTS
Rose Infused Crème Brûlée
Spiced Pears with Ice Cream
Coconut Date Truffles
Chocolate Tahini Mousse
Earl Grey & Dark Chocolate Cake
Blood Orange Tart
Dragonfruit Cheesecake
Ginger & Lime Custard
Tropical Pavlova
Coconut Panna Cotta
April 2025
Our week spent on Iara was incredible! Paul's confidence and knowledge of the area made us feel so taken care of. Every spot we sailed to was amazing. Snorkeling, beautiful beaches, and paddle boards were a few of the great activities available when we weren't moving. Lexy’s food was beyond good. Everything was so creative, flavorful, beautifully presented, and always tailored to our needs. One of our party members had a list of food allergies, and Lexy was so considerate and made her feel so comfortable eating anything without worrying. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, specialty cocktails, and desserts were always 10 out of 10. There was not a single meal that wasn't great. Sailing with a crew that takes care of everything makes a world of a difference in being able to just sit back and relax! We can't wait to do it again.
- Kurdelmeyers
April 2025
Our family of four had the most amazing and relaxing spring break of our lives aboard the Iara. The sailboat is well appointed and clean. We had plenty of space, and the kids loved all the nooks.
We traveled throughout the British Virgin Islands, hitting every spot we'd heard about and some areas recommended by the crew. Our favorites included the Baths at Virgin Gorda, the bubbling pool at Jost Van Dyke, snorkeling around the Norman Island caves and making it to the Bitter End.
The crew was the best part of our trip. Paul and Lexy made our vacation so easy and fun. Paul ensured we had the right mix of adventure, water sports and relaxation. Lexy is a talented chef, and the meals were fresh and delicious. She somehow adapted her menu to please our picky kids. We lingered over gorgeous sunsets and different cocktails every evening.
We will never forget that trip! It was amazing!
Ramsey
March 2025
Sailing the BVIs with our friends from home and our new most favorite people Paul and Lexy was the absolute best!! Iara is so beautiful and clean and had the best food that I could have ever imagined at every turn. Paul and Lexy‘s easy going, accommodating and fun personalities were perfect for our group! We hope to make this happen again and wouldn’t change a thing!
Brockenbrough
January 2025
It’s impossible to overstate how indulgent, luxurious, comfortable, and invigorating our time was aboard Iara (our hosts’ catamaran). It was truly the most satisfying week I’ve every enjoyed traveling. Not merely because we soaked up sunny, 78 degree weather in the Virgin Islands. But because our hosts - Paul and Lexi - made it so. They were so easy to be with, so natural, so pleasant, so affable, so capable, and so helpful at all the right times. They created the vibe and path for us to completely unwind, 100% relax with each other, both exploring and escaping.
Food: Lexi is a fantastic chef - she made every single meal feel gourmet, special, home-cooked…because it all was. From steak, to scallops, to fish tacos, to creme brûlée, to eggs Benedict, to fresh salads, to paella - it was all so satisfying. Paul made killer cocktails every night while we took in the sunset from the top of the boat. Then he’d bring delicious appetizers (that of course Lexi made!) Maybe mimosas with breakfast, definitely wine with dinner, fresh fruit and snacks before or after a swim - always right there, always easy. We were served by Paul and Lexi - always attentive, never lingering, always available and willing to chat when we’d strike something up.
Boat: a super-cool, Scandinavian/modern/sleek feel with so many great spaces. A sunny spot up top with a big, L-shaped couch. A front with cushions for laying out. A shady, comfy L-shaped couch/booth around a big table (that we incidentally played cards, jenga on at least as often as we ate there. (I also napped there several times. Another long couch in the shade for looking out the back. Another shady, cushioned reading nook. The bedroom(s) in the hull with more storage space than we could use. We took hot showers and woke up looking out the window of our bed watching the sunrise on mornings we faced East. My favorite spot by far: the webbing (Paul called it a trampoline) on the front of the boat where I laid out and caught sun and the splashing of waves when we were hopping from island to island. Literally one of my favorite things to do on the planet. It felt like being a little kid.
Activities: we snorkeled around more reefs than I can remember, virtually every day. We snorkeled around caves, the Indians (rocks/reef sticking up out of the ocean). We’d paddle board, float in the water, explore beaches, found iconic oceanside bars, hiked in some sort of rainforest, explored caves, and swam in a magical protected cove that was like a jacuzzi fueled by waves channeling through oceanside rocks. I’m sure there were more things that others would have explored but the range, ease, accessibility, and diversity of hitting a couple of these things each day was plenty for us. And Paul and Lexi listened to what we wanted to do and mirrored the pace and activities we sought. And always offered a cold beverage, meal, or bottle of bubbly when we would return.
In the end I think what I appreciated the most was how easy it was just to be. The only decision we needed to make: which part of the boat to sit on while we read, had a drink, or caught sun. Paul and Lexi owned ALL the responsibilities. Such a delight that they took on literally everything that the week required. If Paul and Lexi lived here instead of on a boat in the Caribbean, I know I’d be friends with them. We shared so many great conversations and laughs - I think that made it all that much more special. I’ll be talking about this trip for the rest of my life!
Randy
January 2025
Iara was the perfect way to see everything in the BVIs. Paul and Lexy were amazing crew and made the experience! The food was excellent and I would definitely go on the Iara again.
Colby
January 2025
Our stay in the Caribbean would not have been the same without the help and guidance of such an amazing crew. Paul and Lexy were extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and fun to be around. The food and drinks were never short of spectacular, and the boat was always spotless. I am so grateful we were able to spend time on Iara and would not trade the experience for anything.
Stirling
January 2025
They were very sociable and fun. They were perfect at their job and made me feel very welcome on the boat.
Henry
January 2025
Paul and Lexy are a dynamic duo. What an incredible week our family of 6 had on IARA. Paul
and Lexy provided an expertly curated itinerary and menu. IARA is a spacious boat with comfortable bedrooms and all the amenities you need. We sailed swam and ate our way through the BVIs. Definitely a trip of a lifetime and we owe it to Paul and Lexy!
Lela and LT
December 2023 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Paul & Lexi,
We can not thank you enough for all your hospitality and service.
Our Holiday on Wonderland was magical.
We hope your future voyages bring you much happiness!!
Matt & Diane
March 2022 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Paul and Alexa,
We had such a relaxing week aboard Felicia with you both! We appreciated your calm dispositions and willingness to teach the boys. Thank you for taking them wake boarding, allowing them to explore the night life of the sea creatures, fishing, tipping over the kayak, exploring the shore and teaching them to sail! The report back to the parents was mostly about how cool Paul was! The food was wonderful! I really appreciated your calm, "all is well" disposition. It made for a wonderfully relaxing week for me, thank you! Most definitely one of our favorite trips of all time!
Blessings on your future adventures!
Traci and the gang
February 2022 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Dear Paul and Alexa,
I tried to write an official sounding review but my thoughts feel so personal that I decided to write it in the form of a thank you letter to you both. I hope this is ok.
Thank you so much for an incredible week aboard Felicia! Wow— you exceeded our expectations on every level. Paul, you’re not only a great captain but your bartending skills are pretty epic! I’m still thinking about those spicy margaritas! Lexy, every meal was excellent and the variety of meals was incredible. You worked tirelessly in the kitchen— always with a smile on your face. Both of you were so patient with us— answering numerous questions, accommodating all requests, closing our hatches when we forgot, and the list goes on and on!
We were expecting the week to be wonderful but the 2 of you made it better than we could have dreamed. You helped us celebrate Tricia's big birthday in such a fun way— videoing our dance party, letting us hang up decorations, making specialty drinks, providing a birthday cake, and joining in on the fun.
You were flexible with the itinerary when suggestions were made and navigated us through some tricky wind and weather. We always felt 100% safe with the 2 of you in charge. (not sure we can say the same about Mark and Lee’s kayaking skills!)
It really was a trip of a lifetime with our dearest friends and we are grateful that you were our crew! Y’all are a Dream Team for sure and I hope we can return to Felicia (or whatever vessel you’re on) in the future!
All our best-
Kristy & Keith
January 2022 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had a lovely week on Felicia, sailing around St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. The boat was very spacious and had everything we could want in the way of comforts and water toys. Paul and Alexa did a wonderful job charting our itinerary, finding beautiful locations for us to visit, and generally being very hospitable. Alexa’s cooking was terrific, and the meals generally great.
The Frankel Family
December 2021 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had dangerously high expectations for our trip on the Felicia, but I’m glad to say the week far exceeded our best hopes. We spotted Felicia in the bay the day before we boarded her which was exciting and she looked amazing as we boarded her. There is little more exciting than being aboard her doing 13.5 knots as you dart between the islands.
Paul and Alexa were the perfect hosts Paul has abundant energy and is an excellent skipper- very confident and professional. He’s also a superb host which is an impressive combination. He knows the boat, the waters, the islands and the locals and made sure everyday was fulfilling He’s also a very attentive bartender and he is superbly complemented by his ever smiling Alexa. If there is a better chef in the Caribbean I’d be surprised Her range of cuisine was amazing and nothing was impossible! Felicia was an excellent way to see the islands Whether it was day trips to beaches, swimming, lunch or dinner, each day was an experience. Sparrow’s beach club on Union Island was a great afternoon with a lot of cocktails and lobster
Paul and Alexa, many thanks.We shall be back!
The Falconers
December 2021 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Thank you both for everything you did for us all. It was a blissful experience being on Felicia - you both have a wonderful ability to understand the varied needs of all your guests and accommodate them all to make a very special experience for the whole group. The sailing was exhilarating (particularly the last day’s sail back from Canouan!), Lexy’s cooking was exquisite. … and the Rum punches always arrived without fail just at the right moment! It was just the most fabulous week- thank you both very much indeed. Should you ever make it to Scotland a very warm welcome awaits you!
With love from us both
Duncan and Hilary
December 2021 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Dear Alexa and Paul,
We had the most wonderful time with you on the Felicia. I was always amazed how you kept your calm - with coping with us old folks!! Getting us on shore - and back on board. I loved watching the sails go up. So we did the real sailing - cutting the engines - it was awesome! Alexa is SO the best cook on the high seas. And Paul was such a kind, courteous, and helpful skipper. The best really!!! We couldn’t of asked for more - I seriously recommend them.
With many thanks,
Bryan & Sara
December 2020 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Paul and Alexa were just fantastic and we had an amazing time from start to finish. The boat was pristine and a perfect fit for us. The food was excellent. Paul and Alexa were so knowledgeable, incredibly kind and patient with our kids, and very responsive to everything we needed.
-Carolyn & Jerry
October 2020 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had the pleasure to sail with Alexa and Paul for a week around a cluster of Caribbean islands called the Grenadines. Before the charter Paul called us and we started to put together our dream trip. As they have lived in the Caribbean for many years they were able to guide our family through the process and set the stage for a very exciting trip for my husbands 40th birthday.
They were delightful to sail with. Fun but relaxed and consistently working hard to make sure we got everything we wished for. Alexa’s food was sensational, happily catering for our young children while also putting on delicious food for my husband and myself later in the evening.
As they have been living in the area they knew all the best spots. Were able to advise us on some terrific restaurants on our nights out and introduce us to some of their friends at some idyllic locations.
We were blown away and have made sure to tell all our friends of what a fantastic family holiday we had.
We will definitely be keeping in touch with Alexa and Paul and are already planning our next adventure away hopefully sooner rather than later.
-Leandra
Rates are Inclusive
| Season | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | $21,000 | $21,500 | $22,000 | $22,500 | $23,000 |
| Summer 2025 | $21,000 | $21,500 | $22,000 | $22,500 | $23,000 |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $23,000 | $23,500 | $24,000 | $24,500 | $25,000 |
| Summer 2026 | $23,000 | $23,500 | $24,000 | $24,500 | $25,000 |
What is included in a 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: British Virgin Islands
Pick Up/Drop Off: Tortola; inquire for other locations
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included
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.
ONBOARD YOGA:
Chef Lexy is a certified yoga instructor with over 600 hours.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather
Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
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:
7 night minimum. Full-Board.
Christmas: $28,000 Must end on or before 12/27
New Years: $30,000 May not start prior to 12/28
ST. MARTIN - ST. BARTH’S - ANGUILLA
February 1st, 2025 to July 1st, 2025
$1,000 per way relocation fee
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
July 1st, 2025 to August 15th, 2025
One Optional relocation charter from SXM to SVG, available for charters booked in VI, SXM, and SVG
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
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Pick Up/Drop Off: Tortola; inquire for other locations
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included
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.
ONBOARD YOGA:
Chef Lexy is a certified yoga instructor with over 600 hours.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather
Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
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:
7 night minimum. Full-Board.
Christmas: $28,000 Must end on or before 12/27
New Years: $30,000 May not start prior to 12/28
ST. MARTIN - ST. BARTH’S - ANGUILLA
February 1st, 2025 to July 1st, 2025
$1,000 per way relocation fee
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
July 1st, 2025 to August 15th, 2025
One Optional relocation charter from SXM to SVG, available for charters booked in VI, SXM, and SVG
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
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Vessel Specs
- : Cat
- : 26 Feet
- : 4 Feet
- : 6
- : 2023
- : 2017
- : Fountaine Pajot
- : 8 knots
- : 15 knots
- : No
- : No
- : Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
- : Paul Bowring
- : BVI
- : 753719
| Accommodations | |
|---|---|
| Cabins: | 3 |
| Queen: | 3 |
| Single Cabins: | 1 |
| Showers: | 4 |
| Wash Basins: | 4 |
| Heads: | 4 |
| Electric Heads: | 4 |
| Engine Details | |
|---|---|
| - | |
| Fuel Consumption: | - |
| Cruising Speed: | 8 knots |
| Max Speed: | 15 knotsUS Gall/Hr |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Refit: | 2023 |
| Helipad: | No |
| Jacuzzi: | No |
| A/C: | Full |
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Winter Area: | Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI) |
| Summer Area: | Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI) |
| Pick Up Locations | |
|---|---|
| Pref. Pick-up: | - |
| Other Pick-up: | - |
Water Fun
| Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Salon Tv/VCR: | Yes |
| Salon Stereo: | Yes |
| Sat Tv: | Inshore WiFi Irridium GO satellite tel/com |
| # of Videos: | - |
| # DVDs/Movies: | Yes |
| # CD's: | - |
| Camcorder: | - |
| Books: | Yes |
| Board Games: | Yes |
| Sun Awning: | - |
| Deck Shower: | Yes |
| Bimini: | Yes |
| Water Maker: | Yes |
| Special Diets: | Yes |
| Kosher: | Inq |
| BBQ: | Yes |
| # Dine In: | - |
| Minimum Age: | None |
| Generator: | Yes |
| Inverter: | Yes |
| Voltages: | 220v |
| Water Maker: | Yes |
| Water Cap: | 700L / 185 gal |
| Ice Maker: | Yes |
| Sailing Instructions: | No |
| Internet Access: | Onboard WIFI |
| Gay Charters: | Yes |
| Nude: | No |
| Hairdryers: | Yes |
| # Port Hatches: | - |
| Guests Smokes: | No |
| Crew Smokes: | Inq |
| Pets Aboard: | No |
| Pet Type: | - |
| Guest Pets: | - |
| Children Ok: | Yes |
| Hammock: | Yes |
| Windscoops: | - |
| Water Sports | |
|---|---|
| Dinghy size: | Highfield 380 |
| Dinghy hp: | 20 |
| Dinghy # pax: | 8 |
| Water Skis Adult: | No |
| Water Skis Kids: | No |
| Jet Skis: | No |
| Wave Runners: | No |
| Kneeboard: | No |
| Windsurfer: | No |
| Snorkel Gear: | 8 |
| Tube: | 8 |
| Scurfer: | No |
| Wake Board: | No |
| Kayaks 1 Pax: | No |
| Kayaks (2 Pax): | No |
| Floating Mats: | 1 |
| Swim Platform: | Yes |
| Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | - |
| Sailing Dinghy: | No |
| Beach Games: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear: | Yes |
| Gear Type: | Off Shore |
| Rods: | 2 |
Meet the Crew
Captain
Paul Bowring
Nation: UK
License: Commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Chef/First Mate
Lexy DeRiggs
Nation: American/Vincentian
License: Certificate in Culinary Nutrition from Leith’s School of F
In 2017, Paul and Lexy unknowingly began an adventure of a lifetime when they met working for Broadreach as a sailing instructor and scuba diving instructor respectively. During that summer season, they sailed up and down the Southern Caribbean leading groups of 13-17 year olds from all around the world. When parting ways after that summer, they knew somehow it was fate that they would come together again somewhere in the Caribbean Sea. Since then, the couple spent six years in St. Vincent & the Grenadines and stints aboard privately owned vessels across the Caribbean, the UK and the Mediterranean.
Captain Paul was born in the UK but was raised all over the globe. From living in South Korea to the Devon countryside, his fascination with travel and other cultures began quite early. When his family settled in Brixham, Paul and his father bonded through sailing. What started as a hobby soon became a passion, and that passion turned into a career. In 2015, Paul left his life in England as a hotel manager and sailed across the Atlantic. Along with a group of three others, he sailed from the Canary Islands and landed in the Southern Caribbean. After exploring the diverse islands, Paul made Bequia his home, where he captained the jewel of the Grenadines, The Friendship Rose – a classic 100-foot wooden schooner built in Bequia. After three years in this role, he moved on to captain Star of the Sea, a 35-meter motor yacht, for another three years. During this time, he also captained a wide variety of yachts, including his own catamaran, Cataja.
In his spare time, Paul volunteered with Bequia Junior Sailors, an organization that encourages young people to expand their knowledge and skills within the historical sailing community in the Grenadines. In 2019, Paul transitioned to freelance work, captaining a variety of boats throughout the Caribbean islands. Before embarking on his sailing career, Paul climbed the hospitality ladder, working in various hotels, bars, and restaurants, eventually earning a general manager position at Queen’s Court Hotel & Quayside Hotels in the UK. Paul holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification and an AEC 1.
Lexy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but as an island girl at heart, the sea has always felt like home. While living in New York City, Lexy had a career in event planning and marketing, which she continued when she relocated to St. Vincent & the Grenadines (her father’s home country), working for the Bequia Beach Hotel. After a year behind the desk with the sea right outside her office door, Lexy quit her 9-to-5 job to pursue her career as a yoga instructor and started her own studio, Wild Thing Wellness, alongside her family’s Airbnb business, Ohana House Bequia.
In 2019, Lexy began her professional sailing career, acting as first mate and chef aboard Cataja and freelancing with Paul on multi-day charters throughout the Southern Caribbean. For Lexy, cooking is a form of creativity and exploration, so she invites her guests to savor the selections of her carefully curated menu, which is healthy, locally sourced, fresh, and delicious.
“Coming from a multicultural household with roots in the Caribbean and South Korea, my understanding of cooking has always been interlinked with one’s personal history and community. I’m so excited to prepare delicious meals for guests to enjoy as they spend quality time together in some of the most beautiful cruising destinations in the world.”
Each dish fuses luscious local flavors with global inspiration and is truly prepared with love. Some of the best memories are shared around a table with good wine, good food, and good company! Lexy holds a certificate in culinary nutrition and her Food & Hygiene Level 2, and she recently completed a culinary nutrition certificate from Leith’s School of Food & Wine.
As innate adventurers and people-people, Paul and Lexy's passions for travel and hospitality come together magically through the yachting industry. “We really put in the effort to make our guests feel a true sense of adventure and ease while they’re aboard their home away from home. Through sharing our love for food & sailing we create a high-end adventure that is also authentic and true to us, so our guests truly enjoy a slice of paradise aboard the yacht.”
Yoga Charter Add On Brought To You By Chef Lexy
Lexy is a highly skilled yoga instructor with over 600 hours of training. Her journey began with 200 hours of basic training in New York, followed by 300 hours of advanced training in Portugal. Lexy also had her own yoga studio in Bequia, where she further developed her expertise and passion for teaching. She now offers personalized yoga sessions onboard during your charter, designed to help you relax, increase flexibility, and build strength.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather.Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
Captain Paul was born in the UK but was raised all over the globe. From living in South Korea to the Devon countryside, his fascination with travel and other cultures began quite early. When his family settled in Brixham, Paul and his father bonded through sailing. What started as a hobby soon became a passion, and that passion turned into a career. In 2015, Paul left his life in England as a hotel manager and sailed across the Atlantic. Along with a group of three others, he sailed from the Canary Islands and landed in the Southern Caribbean. After exploring the diverse islands, Paul made Bequia his home, where he captained the jewel of the Grenadines, The Friendship Rose – a classic 100-foot wooden schooner built in Bequia. After three years in this role, he moved on to captain Star of the Sea, a 35-meter motor yacht, for another three years. During this time, he also captained a wide variety of yachts, including his own catamaran, Cataja.
In his spare time, Paul volunteered with Bequia Junior Sailors, an organization that encourages young people to expand their knowledge and skills within the historical sailing community in the Grenadines. In 2019, Paul transitioned to freelance work, captaining a variety of boats throughout the Caribbean islands. Before embarking on his sailing career, Paul climbed the hospitality ladder, working in various hotels, bars, and restaurants, eventually earning a general manager position at Queen’s Court Hotel & Quayside Hotels in the UK. Paul holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification and an AEC 1.
Lexy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but as an island girl at heart, the sea has always felt like home. While living in New York City, Lexy had a career in event planning and marketing, which she continued when she relocated to St. Vincent & the Grenadines (her father’s home country), working for the Bequia Beach Hotel. After a year behind the desk with the sea right outside her office door, Lexy quit her 9-to-5 job to pursue her career as a yoga instructor and started her own studio, Wild Thing Wellness, alongside her family’s Airbnb business, Ohana House Bequia.
In 2019, Lexy began her professional sailing career, acting as first mate and chef aboard Cataja and freelancing with Paul on multi-day charters throughout the Southern Caribbean. For Lexy, cooking is a form of creativity and exploration, so she invites her guests to savor the selections of her carefully curated menu, which is healthy, locally sourced, fresh, and delicious.
“Coming from a multicultural household with roots in the Caribbean and South Korea, my understanding of cooking has always been interlinked with one’s personal history and community. I’m so excited to prepare delicious meals for guests to enjoy as they spend quality time together in some of the most beautiful cruising destinations in the world.”
Each dish fuses luscious local flavors with global inspiration and is truly prepared with love. Some of the best memories are shared around a table with good wine, good food, and good company! Lexy holds a certificate in culinary nutrition and her Food & Hygiene Level 2, and she recently completed a culinary nutrition certificate from Leith’s School of Food & Wine.
As innate adventurers and people-people, Paul and Lexy's passions for travel and hospitality come together magically through the yachting industry. “We really put in the effort to make our guests feel a true sense of adventure and ease while they’re aboard their home away from home. Through sharing our love for food & sailing we create a high-end adventure that is also authentic and true to us, so our guests truly enjoy a slice of paradise aboard the yacht.”
Yoga Charter Add On Brought To You By Chef Lexy
Lexy is a highly skilled yoga instructor with over 600 hours of training. Her journey began with 200 hours of basic training in New York, followed by 300 hours of advanced training in Portugal. Lexy also had her own yoga studio in Bequia, where she further developed her expertise and passion for teaching. She now offers personalized yoga sessions onboard during your charter, designed to help you relax, increase flexibility, and build strength.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather.Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
Chef's Table
DAYBREAK
Always served with fresh tea, coffee, fruit juice, bread, local fruit.
Choice of sausage/bacon/smoked salmon/etc.,and eggs.
Quiche
French toast
Pancakes
Crêpes
Shakshuka
Breakfast Sandwiches
Frittata
Omelets Made to Order
Smoothies
MIDDAY
Duck breast on a bed of arugula with pomegranate dressing and pistachio dukkah
Baja style fish tacos with corn, pineapple, and quinoa salad
Grilled squid with pear, arugula and shaved parmesan salad
Mixed seafood paella
Grilled chicken breast served over sweet potato & fig salad accompanied by chamomile dressing
Orzo stuffed peppers with lemon baked chicken thighs
Chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce, jasmine rice, and green papaya salad
Flank steak with chimichurri and plantain frites
Sea bass with lemon verbena beurre blanc over citrus green salad & chilled cream of beetroot soup
HORS D'OEUVRE
Scallops over pea & mint purée
Truffle mushroom arancini
Smoked salmon with hash brown, dill cream, and caviar
Mango tuna tartare wonton bites
Roasted grapes with herbs, burrata, and prosciutto
Greek stuffed tomatoes
Rosemary, truffle, and parmesan sweet potato fries
Zucchini feta fritters with tzatziki
Tuna crudo with passionfruit and lemon
MAIN
Pork loin chop with almond salsa, glazed figs, purple sprouting broccoli and roasted carrots
Crispy skin salmon in a lemongrass coconut sauce and mixed vegetables
Braised halibut in cherry tomatoes & tahini with herb stuffed tomatoes
Lemon pesto gnocchi with greens and Italian sausage
Ginger garlic lobster tails with brussel sprouts, and lemon crumb spaghetti
Marinated tiger prawns with pil-pil sauce and cauliflower shawarma
Ribeye steak with cumin butter, sumac onion salad and couscous
Grilled fish with homemade babaganoush, beet purée, and wild rice
Greek style lamb shank with couscous
Thai style steamed fish with garlic sautéed greens
DESSERTS
Rose Infused Crème Brûlée
Spiced Pears with Ice Cream
Coconut Date Truffles
Chocolate Tahini Mousse
Earl Grey & Dark Chocolate Cake
Blood Orange Tart
Dragonfruit Cheesecake
Ginger & Lime Custard
Tropical Pavlova
Coconut Panna Cotta
Guest Reviews
April 2025
Our week spent on Iara was incredible! Paul's confidence and knowledge of the area made us feel so taken care of. Every spot we sailed to was amazing. Snorkeling, beautiful beaches, and paddle boards were a few of the great activities available when we weren't moving. Lexy’s food was beyond good. Everything was so creative, flavorful, beautifully presented, and always tailored to our needs. One of our party members had a list of food allergies, and Lexy was so considerate and made her feel so comfortable eating anything without worrying. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, specialty cocktails, and desserts were always 10 out of 10. There was not a single meal that wasn't great. Sailing with a crew that takes care of everything makes a world of a difference in being able to just sit back and relax! We can't wait to do it again.
- Kurdelmeyers
April 2025
Our family of four had the most amazing and relaxing spring break of our lives aboard the Iara. The sailboat is well appointed and clean. We had plenty of space, and the kids loved all the nooks.
We traveled throughout the British Virgin Islands, hitting every spot we'd heard about and some areas recommended by the crew. Our favorites included the Baths at Virgin Gorda, the bubbling pool at Jost Van Dyke, snorkeling around the Norman Island caves and making it to the Bitter End.
The crew was the best part of our trip. Paul and Lexy made our vacation so easy and fun. Paul ensured we had the right mix of adventure, water sports and relaxation. Lexy is a talented chef, and the meals were fresh and delicious. She somehow adapted her menu to please our picky kids. We lingered over gorgeous sunsets and different cocktails every evening.
We will never forget that trip! It was amazing!
Ramsey
March 2025
Sailing the BVIs with our friends from home and our new most favorite people Paul and Lexy was the absolute best!! Iara is so beautiful and clean and had the best food that I could have ever imagined at every turn. Paul and Lexy‘s easy going, accommodating and fun personalities were perfect for our group! We hope to make this happen again and wouldn’t change a thing!
Brockenbrough
January 2025
It’s impossible to overstate how indulgent, luxurious, comfortable, and invigorating our time was aboard Iara (our hosts’ catamaran). It was truly the most satisfying week I’ve every enjoyed traveling. Not merely because we soaked up sunny, 78 degree weather in the Virgin Islands. But because our hosts - Paul and Lexi - made it so. They were so easy to be with, so natural, so pleasant, so affable, so capable, and so helpful at all the right times. They created the vibe and path for us to completely unwind, 100% relax with each other, both exploring and escaping.
Food: Lexi is a fantastic chef - she made every single meal feel gourmet, special, home-cooked…because it all was. From steak, to scallops, to fish tacos, to creme brûlée, to eggs Benedict, to fresh salads, to paella - it was all so satisfying. Paul made killer cocktails every night while we took in the sunset from the top of the boat. Then he’d bring delicious appetizers (that of course Lexi made!) Maybe mimosas with breakfast, definitely wine with dinner, fresh fruit and snacks before or after a swim - always right there, always easy. We were served by Paul and Lexi - always attentive, never lingering, always available and willing to chat when we’d strike something up.
Boat: a super-cool, Scandinavian/modern/sleek feel with so many great spaces. A sunny spot up top with a big, L-shaped couch. A front with cushions for laying out. A shady, comfy L-shaped couch/booth around a big table (that we incidentally played cards, jenga on at least as often as we ate there. (I also napped there several times. Another long couch in the shade for looking out the back. Another shady, cushioned reading nook. The bedroom(s) in the hull with more storage space than we could use. We took hot showers and woke up looking out the window of our bed watching the sunrise on mornings we faced East. My favorite spot by far: the webbing (Paul called it a trampoline) on the front of the boat where I laid out and caught sun and the splashing of waves when we were hopping from island to island. Literally one of my favorite things to do on the planet. It felt like being a little kid.
Activities: we snorkeled around more reefs than I can remember, virtually every day. We snorkeled around caves, the Indians (rocks/reef sticking up out of the ocean). We’d paddle board, float in the water, explore beaches, found iconic oceanside bars, hiked in some sort of rainforest, explored caves, and swam in a magical protected cove that was like a jacuzzi fueled by waves channeling through oceanside rocks. I’m sure there were more things that others would have explored but the range, ease, accessibility, and diversity of hitting a couple of these things each day was plenty for us. And Paul and Lexi listened to what we wanted to do and mirrored the pace and activities we sought. And always offered a cold beverage, meal, or bottle of bubbly when we would return.
In the end I think what I appreciated the most was how easy it was just to be. The only decision we needed to make: which part of the boat to sit on while we read, had a drink, or caught sun. Paul and Lexi owned ALL the responsibilities. Such a delight that they took on literally everything that the week required. If Paul and Lexi lived here instead of on a boat in the Caribbean, I know I’d be friends with them. We shared so many great conversations and laughs - I think that made it all that much more special. I’ll be talking about this trip for the rest of my life!
Randy
January 2025
Iara was the perfect way to see everything in the BVIs. Paul and Lexy were amazing crew and made the experience! The food was excellent and I would definitely go on the Iara again.
Colby
January 2025
Our stay in the Caribbean would not have been the same without the help and guidance of such an amazing crew. Paul and Lexy were extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and fun to be around. The food and drinks were never short of spectacular, and the boat was always spotless. I am so grateful we were able to spend time on Iara and would not trade the experience for anything.
Stirling
January 2025
They were very sociable and fun. They were perfect at their job and made me feel very welcome on the boat.
Henry
January 2025
Paul and Lexy are a dynamic duo. What an incredible week our family of 6 had on IARA. Paul
and Lexy provided an expertly curated itinerary and menu. IARA is a spacious boat with comfortable bedrooms and all the amenities you need. We sailed swam and ate our way through the BVIs. Definitely a trip of a lifetime and we owe it to Paul and Lexy!
Lela and LT
December 2023 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Paul & Lexi,
We can not thank you enough for all your hospitality and service.
Our Holiday on Wonderland was magical.
We hope your future voyages bring you much happiness!!
Matt & Diane
March 2022 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Paul and Alexa,
We had such a relaxing week aboard Felicia with you both! We appreciated your calm dispositions and willingness to teach the boys. Thank you for taking them wake boarding, allowing them to explore the night life of the sea creatures, fishing, tipping over the kayak, exploring the shore and teaching them to sail! The report back to the parents was mostly about how cool Paul was! The food was wonderful! I really appreciated your calm, "all is well" disposition. It made for a wonderfully relaxing week for me, thank you! Most definitely one of our favorite trips of all time!
Blessings on your future adventures!
Traci and the gang
February 2022 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Dear Paul and Alexa,
I tried to write an official sounding review but my thoughts feel so personal that I decided to write it in the form of a thank you letter to you both. I hope this is ok.
Thank you so much for an incredible week aboard Felicia! Wow— you exceeded our expectations on every level. Paul, you’re not only a great captain but your bartending skills are pretty epic! I’m still thinking about those spicy margaritas! Lexy, every meal was excellent and the variety of meals was incredible. You worked tirelessly in the kitchen— always with a smile on your face. Both of you were so patient with us— answering numerous questions, accommodating all requests, closing our hatches when we forgot, and the list goes on and on!
We were expecting the week to be wonderful but the 2 of you made it better than we could have dreamed. You helped us celebrate Tricia's big birthday in such a fun way— videoing our dance party, letting us hang up decorations, making specialty drinks, providing a birthday cake, and joining in on the fun.
You were flexible with the itinerary when suggestions were made and navigated us through some tricky wind and weather. We always felt 100% safe with the 2 of you in charge. (not sure we can say the same about Mark and Lee’s kayaking skills!)
It really was a trip of a lifetime with our dearest friends and we are grateful that you were our crew! Y’all are a Dream Team for sure and I hope we can return to Felicia (or whatever vessel you’re on) in the future!
All our best-
Kristy & Keith
January 2022 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had a lovely week on Felicia, sailing around St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. The boat was very spacious and had everything we could want in the way of comforts and water toys. Paul and Alexa did a wonderful job charting our itinerary, finding beautiful locations for us to visit, and generally being very hospitable. Alexa’s cooking was terrific, and the meals generally great.
The Frankel Family
December 2021 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had dangerously high expectations for our trip on the Felicia, but I’m glad to say the week far exceeded our best hopes. We spotted Felicia in the bay the day before we boarded her which was exciting and she looked amazing as we boarded her. There is little more exciting than being aboard her doing 13.5 knots as you dart between the islands.
Paul and Alexa were the perfect hosts Paul has abundant energy and is an excellent skipper- very confident and professional. He’s also a superb host which is an impressive combination. He knows the boat, the waters, the islands and the locals and made sure everyday was fulfilling He’s also a very attentive bartender and he is superbly complemented by his ever smiling Alexa. If there is a better chef in the Caribbean I’d be surprised Her range of cuisine was amazing and nothing was impossible! Felicia was an excellent way to see the islands Whether it was day trips to beaches, swimming, lunch or dinner, each day was an experience. Sparrow’s beach club on Union Island was a great afternoon with a lot of cocktails and lobster
Paul and Alexa, many thanks.We shall be back!
The Falconers
December 2021 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Thank you both for everything you did for us all. It was a blissful experience being on Felicia - you both have a wonderful ability to understand the varied needs of all your guests and accommodate them all to make a very special experience for the whole group. The sailing was exhilarating (particularly the last day’s sail back from Canouan!), Lexy’s cooking was exquisite. … and the Rum punches always arrived without fail just at the right moment! It was just the most fabulous week- thank you both very much indeed. Should you ever make it to Scotland a very warm welcome awaits you!
With love from us both
Duncan and Hilary
December 2021 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Dear Alexa and Paul,
We had the most wonderful time with you on the Felicia. I was always amazed how you kept your calm - with coping with us old folks!! Getting us on shore - and back on board. I loved watching the sails go up. So we did the real sailing - cutting the engines - it was awesome! Alexa is SO the best cook on the high seas. And Paul was such a kind, courteous, and helpful skipper. The best really!!! We couldn’t of asked for more - I seriously recommend them.
With many thanks,
Bryan & Sara
December 2020 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
Paul and Alexa were just fantastic and we had an amazing time from start to finish. The boat was pristine and a perfect fit for us. The food was excellent. Paul and Alexa were so knowledgeable, incredibly kind and patient with our kids, and very responsive to everything we needed.
-Carolyn & Jerry
October 2020 - Guest Testimonials From Previous Yacht
We had the pleasure to sail with Alexa and Paul for a week around a cluster of Caribbean islands called the Grenadines. Before the charter Paul called us and we started to put together our dream trip. As they have lived in the Caribbean for many years they were able to guide our family through the process and set the stage for a very exciting trip for my husbands 40th birthday.
They were delightful to sail with. Fun but relaxed and consistently working hard to make sure we got everything we wished for. Alexa’s food was sensational, happily catering for our young children while also putting on delicious food for my husband and myself later in the evening.
As they have been living in the area they knew all the best spots. Were able to advise us on some terrific restaurants on our nights out and introduce us to some of their friends at some idyllic locations.
We were blown away and have made sure to tell all our friends of what a fantastic family holiday we had.
We will definitely be keeping in touch with Alexa and Paul and are already planning our next adventure away hopefully sooner rather than later.
-Leandra
Availability / Rates
Rates are Inclusive
| Season | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | $21,000 | $21,500 | $22,000 | $22,500 | $23,000 |
| Summer 2025 | $21,000 | $21,500 | $22,000 | $22,500 | $23,000 |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $23,000 | $23,500 | $24,000 | $24,500 | $25,000 |
| Summer 2026 | $23,000 | $23,500 | $24,000 | $24,500 | $25,000 |
What is included in a 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: British Virgin Islands
Pick Up/Drop Off: Tortola; inquire for other locations
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included
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.
ONBOARD YOGA:
Chef Lexy is a certified yoga instructor with over 600 hours.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather
Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
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:
7 night minimum. Full-Board.
Christmas: $28,000 Must end on or before 12/27
New Years: $30,000 May not start prior to 12/28
ST. MARTIN - ST. BARTH’S - ANGUILLA
February 1st, 2025 to July 1st, 2025
$1,000 per way relocation fee
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
July 1st, 2025 to August 15th, 2025
One Optional relocation charter from SXM to SVG, available for charters booked in VI, SXM, and SVG
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiver
Pick Up/Drop Off: Tortola; inquire for other locations
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included
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.
ONBOARD YOGA:
Chef Lexy is a certified yoga instructor with over 600 hours.
1 session per day and is relative to the sailing itinerary and weather
Available for $150 per session and paid to the instructor.
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:
7 night minimum. Full-Board.
Christmas: $28,000 Must end on or before 12/27
New Years: $30,000 May not start prior to 12/28
ST. MARTIN - ST. BARTH’S - ANGUILLA
February 1st, 2025 to July 1st, 2025
$1,000 per way relocation fee
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
July 1st, 2025 to August 15th, 2025
One Optional relocation charter from SXM to SVG, available for charters booked in VI, SXM, and SVG
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiver
