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6 passengers | 3 cabins

ON A WHIM III

On A Whim Yacht Charter

Welcome aboard On A Whim III, where luxury and adventure unite in the ultimate yacht charter experience. This stunning and brand new 2024, Lagoon 46 invites you to explore the crystalline waters of the Virgin Islands in unmatched style and comfort. With expansive spaces and impeccable design, On A Whim III sets the stage for a truly unforgettable escape.

Luxury Features

Step onto the flybridge and immerse yourself in panoramic 360-degree ocean views. Here, you’ll find a fully equipped bar, perfect for enjoying a refreshing cocktail while basking in the warm Caribbean breeze. Plush sun pads provide the ideal spot to soak up the golden rays or stargaze under the serene night sky. Every inch of On A Whim III has been crafted for relaxation and luxury, blending modern elegance with the inviting allure of open-sea freedom.

Onboard Experience

From the moment you set sail, your professional crew will ensure that every detail of your journey is seamless and extraordinary. With room to accommodate up to 6 guests, On a Whim III boasts 3 queen cabins, each featuring its own en-suite bathroom and shower. These private sanctuaries are fully air-conditioned, offering a cool, serene retreat after a day of island adventures.

The yacht’s galley-up layout enhances the onboard ambiance, allowing your chef to prepare gourmet meals while you enjoy your onboard morning espresso or cappuccino and social atmosphere of the main deck. Modern amenities and thoughtful touches throughout the catamaran make it the perfect haven for family and friends to connect, unwind, and create lasting memories.

Family-Friendly Design

On a Whim III is thoughtfully designed with safety and convenience in mind, making it a top choice for families with children. Full stainless steel side rails provide peace of mind, so you can relax as your little ones explore the deck and take in the beauty of the open sea.

Destinations and Adventures

Discover the Virgin Islands like never before as you sail past lush coastlines and pristine beaches. Whether you’re snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs, paddleboarding in hidden coves, or simply savoring the breathtaking sunsets from the deck, Get Along offers unparalleled access to the region’s most enchanting treasures. Your personalized itinerary ensures that each day is filled with excitement and serenity, tailored to your unique preferences.

New For 2025/2026 Season, Diving!

3 dives per week included for certified divers – charters 6 nights or more.

Additional Water Toys and Amenities

Assorted Floats
Snorkel Gear
Zup board
Floating mat

Your Unforgettable Journey Awaits

Ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Secure your spot aboard On A Whim III today and experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and breathtaking exploration. Don’t miss your chance to create unforgettable memories in the heart of the Caribbean’s paradise!

From $23,000 / week

About this Yacht

More Details

Water Sports and Amenities

Water Sports & Toys

Assorted Floats
Snorkel Gear
Zup board
Floating mat

Amenities & Entertainment

  • Air conditioning (Full)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Salon stereo
  • iPod / Bluetooth music
  • Board games
  • BBQ grill
  • Deck shower
  • Ice maker
  • Hair dryers
  • Bimini
  • Watermaker

Shampoo
Body Wash
Leave-In Conditioner
Body Lotion
Reef Safe 30SPF Sunscreen

Complementary USVI and BVI map to track your charter

Meet the Crew
  • John Salzmann John Salzmann Captain
  • Caitlin Mahoney Caitlin Mahoney Chef/First Mate

John was raised on Southern-home cooking and charming hospitality. He grew up cooking with his Mom, learning recipes from his Alabama heritage. His first job was in a fine dining restaurant where he worked his way up through both the front & back of house positions.

While living in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming, John fell in love with activities offered by the rivers and snowy peaks. He completed training for White Water Rescue & First Aid & Wilderness First Responder which allowed him to explore some of the most isolated river gorges and backcountry terrain.

During John’s quest of 100 days of solo travel around the world, he discovered a new love, one for exploring the underwater world during his Open Water scuba certification. His love for diving has only gotten deeper as he completed his advanced and rescue diver certifications while diving with Caitlin all over the world.

After completing the STCW and SYCA Culinary training in Cape Town in January of 2026, John and Caitlin were hired to join a delivery team. They sailed a 53’ Majestic Catamaran across the Atlantic to the Caribbean for 10 weeks and over 6,000 nautical miles. John fell in love with sailing and this crossing allowed him to complete all the necessary prerequisites for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Captain’s license. These certifications and combined life experiences are the foundation that will provide this dynamic-duo in hosting a once-in-a-lifetime adventures for their guests.

Caitlin was raised with the values of hosting social gatherings and creating memorable events to last lifetime. Her family owned a small fine dining restaurant in a beautiful ski town which held the space for celebrations including proposals, anniversaries, birthdays, and special holidays. Caitlin’s earliest memories include preparing the restaurant for dinner service, taking reservations, decorating for the holidays and on the busiest nights of the year working as a hostess. She has always loved the art of entertainment shared over a fabulous cocktail, a delicious meal and perfectly paired glass of wine.

After 6 years of working as a concert marketer in the music industry, Caitlin made a career change and began working for a dive shop out of Boulder, CO. This new position opened her eyes to exploring the other 72% of our planet beneath the surface and she knew she needed to find a role at sea where I could show guests the true magic of our ocean. She lived in Cozumel, Mexico and Utila, Honduras while completing her professional dive certifications before receiving her dream job offer. She spent three seasons in the Virgin Islands onboard sailing catamarans creating once in a lifetime experiences for her guests. She learned the roles of a chef, first mate, deckhand, stewardess and dive instructor and discovered that she thrives in a role with variety focusing on service
and the guest experience.

Caitlin is so excited to have found her lifelong partner and cannot wait to blend their love for hosting and entertaining at sea. With our warm inviting nature and desire to dazzle our guests, we are the perfect team for creating an experience they will never forget.

Captain John Salzmann

Maritime Qualifications

RYA Dayskipper ticket
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore 200GT
SAMSA SRC VHF Radio
RYA Power Boat Level 2
ENG1 Medical Valid through 2027
STCW 2010 valid through Jan. 2031
PADI Rescue Diver

Caitlin Mahoney

Qualifications:

Maritime Qualifications:
2025 SAMSA SRC VHF Radio
2025 RYA PB Level 2
2025 SYCA Food Health & Safety Lvl 2
2025 SYCA Intro to Barista Course
2025 The Stewardess Co. Stew Course
2025 ENG1 Medical Valid through 2027
2022 PADI, EFR Instructor
2022 STCW 2010

Chef’s Table

Special diets: Yes Kosher: On request

 -Chef Caitlin's SAMPLE MENU -

Breakfast

Eggs Benedict, Fruit Platter
 

Bagel Charcuterie platter

Tropical Smoothie, Southern-Style Flapjacks with chantilly cream
 

Shakshuka with fresh Naan

Parfait bowls with homemade croissants

Southern Hot Honey Chicken and Waffles
 

Omlette, Yacht Tart

Lunch

Shrimp Tacos
 

Poke Maguro with spicy cream sauce

Scallop Ceviche with a teriyaki ginger sauce

Gyros with a Greek salad
 

Spicy citrus Arugala and Watermelon Salad
 

Blackened Tuna with pineapple orange salsa and rice cake
 

Mediterranean Crab Pasta Salad with shrimp and scallops skewers
 

Appetizers

Caprese Salad
 

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Caribbean Spring Rolls
 

Pistachio crusted goat cheese warm beet salad
 

Cucumber Sweet Corn Gazpacho
 

Crab Croquettes
 

Conch Corn Fritters with Caribbean Pink Sauce
 

Dinner

Herb Crusted Mahi Mahi with mango salsa
 

Sun-dried tomato basil stuffed chicken on a lemon butter cous cous

Pork Pad Thai
 

New York Strip Steak Au Poivre with pomme purée and roasted asparagus
 

Risotto Al Pomodoro with Parmesan Flakes
 

Pistachio Crusted Pork tenderloin with sweet potato crostini
 

Seafood Paella
 

Dessert 

Toasted coconut cream pie
 

Chocolate Lava Cake
 

Ginger Poached Pear with a cinnamon sugar donut hole
 

White chocolate cheesecake with a honey gel & orange crumb
 

Rum Fudge Chocolate Pie
 

Crème Brûlée
 

Lemon Posset

Vessel Specs
Cabins & Berths
3 Queen
Type
Cat
Builder
Lagoon
Year built
2024
Length
46.00 Ft / 14.02 m
Beam
26 ft
Draft
5 ft
Cruising speed
7 kn
Max speed
12 kn
Cabins
3 (3 Queen)
Heads / showers
3 / 3
Engines
Twin Yanmar 75 HP Engine
13.5 kW Onan Cummins Genreator
Generator
13.5 kW Onan Cummins
Dinghy
20
Flag
USA
Home port
Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Preferred pick-up
Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Turnaround
48 hours
Children
Yes
Smoking
Yes, at back of boat please
Pets
No
Scuba
Onboard
ON A WHIM III layout
Yacht layout — click to enlarge

Happy Clients

Guest Reviews

A well-appointed 2024 Lagoon 46, On A Whim III offers relaxation, luxury and adventure for up to 6 lucky guests.
Charter location
Virgin Islands
Yacht chartered
ON A WHIM III

S/V 3 Sisters- May 24-28th-
 

Dear Captain & Caitlin,

Where to begin? You two lovely humans helped to create some amazing core memories for our
family. We will be forever grateful for the seamless way in which we slipped into the world of S/V
3 Sisters.
Johnny, Teagan, Claire and I will cherish the magical experience of sailing, exploring,
snorkeling, laughing, eating and drinking and then laughing some more. Kudos to the expert
guidance, exceptional meals, fun and friendship. You are both truly talented in every way!
We had much to celebrate and can’t imagine a better way to toast our new chapters. Hope our
stories reconnect again someday! XO, The McKitricks
 

S/V Valentine- June 2024-
 

We could not imagine a better charter experience then the Valentine crew! Caitlin, we snorkeled
and scuba’d with you everywhere. We hope all of our friends can have this incredible
experience. We will always remember this week! - Connor Kemby
Thank you for giving us the best vacay ever! The crew is the perfect balance of professional and
FUN! Scuba diving with Caitlin was one of my favorite memories that I will cherish forever! Best
crew ever! - Kendall 
What an incredibly talented and complimentary crew. Caitlin, I wasn’t aware this boat came with
an excellent host, photographer and divemaster! Thanks for my intro to diving! - Cody Kemby
Caitlin, your enthusiasm for the sea infects us all. I wanted to go back and do it all over again, a
thousand times more. You are super charismatic and fun. I enjoyed talking to you and listening
to your stories. I'm going to miss your enthusiasm when taking pictures. Our memories are
better captures of each day. - Valeria 
 

May 2024-

To the Valentine vessel and crew, this has been quite the week, one of the best of our lives for
sure! Caitlin- jack of all trades - you kept us hydrated, entertained and on time! thanks for the
best time, the adventures, the opportunities to see things we never have before. The Baths
were amazing, jumping from Willie T’s, Snorkeling, seeing the world through a different
perspective was amazing!
Thank you for being so accommodating and for meeting and anticipating all the needs of
everyone on board. Thanks for all the trips to the beaches, the best we have been to. Thanks
for the best meals and snacks. This has truly been a once in a lifetime experience and I will
remember it all and each of you. thank you for sharing your stories and your passion with us!
Safe Travels - Ashley & Ryan

– Past Reviews John and Caitlin

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Availability

Rates & Booking

Rates are Inclusive

Season2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax
Winter 2026 to 2027$23,000$23,500$24,000$24,500$25,000
Summer 2027$23,000$23,500$24,000$24,500$25,000
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

BVI Customs fees and cruising permits are included in the rate.

*Short Charters Available*
24hr turns available. Please inquire.

HOLIDAYS:
2026/27
Christmas Flat Rate $27,000 inquire about pick up and drop off. 7 night minimum. 
New Years Flat Rate $28,000 inquire about pick up. 7 night minimum. 


HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount Applied First
(7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): $150 off / person

***3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense*** 



LESS THAN 6 NIGHT CHARTERS DIVIDE BY 6 RULE: 
(Rate / 6 X #Nights)

***(Rate divided by 6N X number of nights*** For 6 nights divide rate by 7 X 6N.



SLEEP ABOARD: 
$2,000 Sleep aboard the night before the charter departs
Guests arrive to the yacht at 5pm. Snacks and welcome drink served, this is not an open bar. Dinner is ashore on clients expense. Continental breakfast provided next morning. Vessel departs at noon.

CHILD DISCOUNT: Discount Applied First
$250 FOR EACH CHILD 
***Does not combine with half board options***

***Age is based on the charter date NOT the date of booking***

***Max discount - 4 children***

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