THE DOVE
$10,800 - $14,800 / WEEK
THE DOVE is a 54' ocean going cutter designed by WI Crealock and custom built for captain Larry in 1988 and lovingly maintained. Her teak interior is accented by art and curios from Larry's cruises on THE DOVE through the Pacific, South China Sea, Indian Ocean Mediterranean, Caribbean, South America and even the Antarctic. Two spacious air conditioned (dock only) guest cabins which have queen size beds. Each en suite heads & showers features high quality Italian fittings and sumptuous linens. THE DOVE's many multi-repeat clients are a testament to the yachts comfort and amenities and to Larry's expertise, hospitality and outstanding cuisine!
Accommodation Description:
Abundance of solid teak, wonderful furnishings from the Orient, 1 King and 1 queensize a/c cabins w/ensuite head & shower, separate crew qtrs.
BUILT/REFIT
YEAR
2025 - lovely new interior upholstery from France. Aft and forward new chain plates, and new anchor roller. 2023 - new pramhood, new see through side curtains and other canvas works, carpentry work done below deck. Last major refit - 2015
YACHT
LENGTH
54 Ft
NUMBER OF
CABINS
2
NUMBER OF
GUESTS
4
TOTAL
CREW
2
CHARGES
FROM
$10,800
| Accommodations | |
|---|---|
| Cabins: | 2 |
| Queen: | 1 |
| Single Cabins: | 1 |
| Showers: | 4 |
| Electric Heads: | 1 |
| Engine Details | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type: Perkins 135 hp We are powered by Solar energy,inverter 110 and 220 volts AC | |
| Fuel Consumption: | 8 |
| Cruising Speed: | 8 |
| Max Speed: | 9US Gall/Hr |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Sail |
| Beam: | 15 Feet |
| Draft: | 8 Feet |
| Pax: | 4 |
| Refit: | 2025 - lovely new interior upholstery from France. Aft and forward new chain plates, and new anchor roller. 2023 - new pramhood, new see through side curtains and other canvas works, carpentry work done below deck. Last major refit - 2015 |
| YearBuilt: | 1988 France |
| Builder: | W.I. Crealock |
| Engines: | Engine Type: Perkins 135 hp We are powered by Solar energy,inverter 110 and 220 volts AC |
| Flag: | British |
| SatTv: | No |
| RegNum: | SSR25854 |
| Jacuzzi: | No |
| A/C: | At Dock |
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Winter Area: | Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards |
| Summer Area: | - |
| Pick Up Locations | |
|---|---|
| Pref. Pick-up: | - |
| Other Pick-up: | - |
| Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Salon Tv/VCR: | Yes |
| Salon Stereo: | Yes |
| Sat Tv: | Radar Auto Pilot GPS Cellular Phone |
| Camcorder: | - |
| Books: | lots |
| Board Games: | Yes |
| Deck Shower: | Yes |
| Water Maker: | - |
| Special Diets: | Yes |
| Kosher: | - |
| BBQ: | Yes |
| Minimum Age: | none |
| Inverter: | 110 and 220 volts |
| Voltages: | 110 and 220 |
| Water Maker: | - |
| Ice Maker: | - |
| Sailing Instructions: | - |
| Internet Access: | Onboard WIFI |
| Hairdryers: | - |
| Guests Smokes: | - |
| Crew Smokes: | No |
| Pets Aboard: | No |
| Hammock: | Yes |
| Water Sports | |
|---|---|
| Dinghy size: | AB |
| Dinghy hp: | 20hp |
| Water Skis Adult: | Yes |
| Water Skis Kids: | - |
| Jet Skis: | - |
| Kneeboard: | - |
| Windsurfer: | No |
| Snorkel Gear: | Yes |
| Tube: | - |
| Scurfer: | - |
| Wake Board: | - |
| Kayaks 1 Pax: | 2 |
| Kayaks (2 Pax): | - |
| Floating Mats: | 2 |
| Swim Platform: | Beautiful teak swimming platfo |
| Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | Aft boarding ladder onto aft s |
| Sailing Dinghy: | - |
| Beach Games: | - |
| Fishing Gear: | Yes |
| Gear Type: | - |
| Rods: | 4 |
Captain
Larry Tyler
Nation: British
Languages: French, Italian, Polish & German
Years Sailing: 35
Justyna Kramer
Nation: Polish
Years Sailing: 15
Captain/Chef Larry Tyler
LARRY TYLER takes pleasure in welcoming you aboard THE DOVE. Anglo/Italian, born in Italy, he speaks fluent Italian and French. Larry studied Hotel Management for four years and trained as a chef at the Dorchester Hotel in London before creating his own very successful international fashion house.
Inspired by the film "Dove", he set off in his 35' sailing boat to explore the South China Seas and the Indian Ocean using a sextant and chronometer as the only means of navigation. Along the way he traded in native jewelry, crossing the Indian Ocean six times and eluding the infamous pirates of the Malacca Straits and the Sulu Sea. There was no escaping the typhoons, however, and Larry experienced many. Logging all these sea miles gave him ample time to design the boat of his dreams, and so THE DOVE was born.
Larry has sailed and chartered from the South China Sea to Thailand, across the Indian Ocean to the Cape of Good Hope, across to Brazil, over to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, above the Arctic Circle in Greenland, south to Patagonia, Cape Horn and twice to Antarctica. A keen underwater photographer and filmmaker, he has worked for National Geographic, NHK Japanese TV and other producers of documentaries. Larry's other pastimes are windsurfing, snow skiing and cooking Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine.
As your host aboard THE DOVE, he is delighted to share his intimate knowledge of whatever cruising area you choose and to ensure you have the best vacation ever.
First Mate and Assistant ChefJustyna Kramer, 34, Polish
Justyna joined THE DOVE in 2010, crossing the Atlantic from the Azores to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde Islands. For the past four years she has worked as first mate and assistant chef, sailing up and down the Caribbean island chain from Tobago to the BVI enjoying every minute and every mile logged at sea. In the summer of 2013 she worked on Coral, a 111 year old 36 meter classic sailing boat, sailing from the U.K. to the Mediterranean as the cook, stewardess and deckhand.
Cooking, sailing and visiting new places are Justynas passions. She is very interested in nutrition and living a healthy life style. She has many fabulous Italian recipes and especially loves cooking seafood - a skill which complements Larrys fishing skills.
A very lively and energetic person, Justyna enjoys running, skiing, swimming and cycling. She is a keen photographer; loves jazz, blues and classical music and reads all sorts of books from biographies and history to Narnia and Harry Potter.
Before discovering sailing and charter yachts, Justyna worked in Switzerland as a nanny and as a tour guide in a Swiss museum. Whilst working as a nanny in London she studied Reflexology and Massage at Regents College and qualified with the highest diploma.
Justyna is fluent in Polish, German and English.
December 2014
LARRY TYLER takes pleasure in welcoming you aboard THE DOVE. Anglo/Italian, born in Italy, he speaks fluent Italian and French. Larry studied Hotel Management for four years and trained as a chef at the Dorchester Hotel in London before creating his own very successful international fashion house.
Inspired by the film "Dove", he set off in his 35' sailing boat to explore the South China Seas and the Indian Ocean using a sextant and chronometer as the only means of navigation. Along the way he traded in native jewelry, crossing the Indian Ocean six times and eluding the infamous pirates of the Malacca Straits and the Sulu Sea. There was no escaping the typhoons, however, and Larry experienced many. Logging all these sea miles gave him ample time to design the boat of his dreams, and so THE DOVE was born.
Larry has sailed and chartered from the South China Sea to Thailand, across the Indian Ocean to the Cape of Good Hope, across to Brazil, over to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, above the Arctic Circle in Greenland, south to Patagonia, Cape Horn and twice to Antarctica. A keen underwater photographer and filmmaker, he has worked for National Geographic, NHK Japanese TV and other producers of documentaries. Larry's other pastimes are windsurfing, snow skiing and cooking Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine.
As your host aboard THE DOVE, he is delighted to share his intimate knowledge of whatever cruising area you choose and to ensure you have the best vacation ever.
First Mate and Assistant ChefJustyna Kramer, 34, Polish
Justyna joined THE DOVE in 2010, crossing the Atlantic from the Azores to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde Islands. For the past four years she has worked as first mate and assistant chef, sailing up and down the Caribbean island chain from Tobago to the BVI enjoying every minute and every mile logged at sea. In the summer of 2013 she worked on Coral, a 111 year old 36 meter classic sailing boat, sailing from the U.K. to the Mediterranean as the cook, stewardess and deckhand.
Cooking, sailing and visiting new places are Justynas passions. She is very interested in nutrition and living a healthy life style. She has many fabulous Italian recipes and especially loves cooking seafood - a skill which complements Larrys fishing skills.
A very lively and energetic person, Justyna enjoys running, skiing, swimming and cycling. She is a keen photographer; loves jazz, blues and classical music and reads all sorts of books from biographies and history to Narnia and Harry Potter.
Before discovering sailing and charter yachts, Justyna worked in Switzerland as a nanny and as a tour guide in a Swiss museum. Whilst working as a nanny in London she studied Reflexology and Massage at Regents College and qualified with the highest diploma.
Justyna is fluent in Polish, German and English.
December 2014
Selections from the Leeward and Windward Islands menu
Breakfast
Choice of chilled fruit juices
Fresh tropical fruit medley pineapple, mango, banana & passion fruit
Made-on-board yogurt with island honey
Home-baked muffins, Danish pastries & walnut bread
Croissants hot from the oven, scrambled eggs & locally smoked marlin
Choice of fine Ceylon & China teas, Freshly brewed Italian coffee
Lunch
Dove salad served with one of the following:
Catch of the day
French and Italian cheeses, ham and pats
Pasta la marinara - spaghetti with lobster or mixed seafood sauce
Home made pizza
~ ~ ~
St. Vincent tropical fruit basket
Hors DOeuvres
Focaccia
An assortment of smoked marlin, yellow fin tuna and mahi mahi
Tapenade
Entrees (first course)
Escargots la Bourgulgnonne (snails cooked in garlic, parsley, butter and white wine)
Cheese souffl
Freshly steamed asparagus served with hot butter and fresh parmesan cheese
A selection of prawn and vegetable dim sum steamed in a bamboo dish
Pumpkin soup with toasted almonds
Sashimi of yellow fin tuna caught by our guests with wasabi and soya sauce, or seared in sesame seeds. Served with Thai jasmine rice and hot sake
Dinner
Jumbo tiger prawns served with Thai fragrant rice
Margret de canard (duck breast) with apple Calvados sauce and potatoes dauphinois
Quails flambed with cognac, served with wild mushroom sauce on a bed of polenta
Gigot dagneau (leg of lamb) roasted over wood charcoal served with ratatouille
Chicken tandoori cooked in our BBQ oven served with cucumber & yoghurt raita, Naan bread or pilaf rice
Brochette de la mer (fish kebabs grilled on a wood charcoal fire with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions)
Desserts
Larrys special home made ice-cream and sorbets
Decadent chocolate mousse
Bananas flamb with home-made yogurt
Tarte Tatin (warm upside down apple tart served with fresh cream)
Crme Caramel
Sabayon la Marsala
Crepes with Grand Marnier
Profiterolles filled with ice cream (served with hot dark chocolate sauce and chantilly cream)
Expresso Coffee and after dinner liqueurs
Selection of herbal and fruit teas
March 2026 Grenadines charter
Just had a fabulous time on The Dove .... that master cabin is so comfortable.
The Dove is looking great. Larry and Justyna are a great team, superb hosts and fun! Larry is truly one if the best chefs I have met and honestly fab food.
Anyone can call me for a reference. Fly home from SVD today.
17 - 24 February 2024 - The Grenadines
‘ Hi Lynn, there were no issues with the yacht. It was perfectly clean, in fact fanatical about keeping sand off the yacht. The food was superb, much better than expected. The captain and crew were delightful and very respectful. I would definitely recommend the Dove and charter her again. Jeff’
Thank you for doing such a great job!
Smooth Sailing on THE DOVE
We love sailing with Larry and Justyna on The Dove. The boat is well maintained, the layout of the boat is very comfortable, the bedding is very comfortable, the heads work great (only those who have sailed on boats where this is not true will appreciate this!) and the food is amazing. Larry and Justyna do all they can to make their charters comfortable and satisfied with food and drink and activities. Because they have sailed many years in the Caribbean waters, we trusted them fully re: anchorages, things to do ashore, where to snorkel, etc.
BVI Charter March 2019
Larry and Justyna make a wonderful team and exceeded our expectations in every aspect of the charter. From the immaculate condition of the yacht to the professional level of service and DELICIOUS cuisine, it was a pleasure being aboard THE DOVE. The crew went above and beyond and made a professional quality video of our trip, putting a smile on our faces each time we watch and relive the good times we had!
Nova Scotia Charter August 2017
I can say without hesitation, that our week on your boat was the finest vacation our family has taken together and we are all dreaming about when and where the next opportunity will be for us to do this again with you. It’s so obvious that you (and Justyna), have been doing this for so long since you made us all feel so welcome and natural on board even though we had never met nor even spent time on a sailboat before.
February charter 2016
Dear Larry & Justyna,
We had the most wonderful sailing adventure with you both! And hope to do it again in the future. Stay healthy and Fair winds . You're very easy to be with ...great hospitality and yummy food. And it was wonderful to hear about all your world sailing experiences and about life in far off places.The Dove was a beautiful ,lovely ,comfortable sailing ship to be on for 10 days. Now if we can only find a way to sleep as well in our beds without the gentle rolling of the sea.....
Until soon,
Love,
Barbara & Ken
.March 2011 charter guests
Larry and Justyna, hank you both for a wonderful sailing experience. Patty and I had a great time and your hospitality and food were wonderful. We hope to have an opportunity to sail with you again sometime. All the best and safe journeys.
EZGUR Family
Larry, it was really great meeting you and Justyna. The trip was a tremendous experience that we will never forget. I really hope our paths cross again and that we have more days on the Dove again in the future.
Our perspectives are forever changed by sailing with you for the week. Who could ask for more from a family vacation. Outstanding.
-EZGUR Family, December 2017
Rates are Inclusive
| Season | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX | 8 PAX | 9 PAX | 10 PAX | 11 PAX | 12 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $10,800 | $12,880 | $14,800 | ||||||||
| Summer 2026 | $10,800 | $12,880 | $14,800 |
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
Winter 2025-2026: Caribbean
Festive Season Rates - Christmas & New Years Weeks:
THE DOVE charter rates for the period Dec 18- Jan 5th
$17,020 / 2 - 4 Pax
5/ 6 pax please inquire
Terms are inclusive except bar, taxes, dock and communications. THE DOVE requires 1 week over Christmas & one week over New Years or one charter that is 10 days or longer.
Rates may be subject to change without notice. Please verify rates.
Festive Season Rates - Christmas & New Years Weeks:
THE DOVE charter rates for the period Dec 18- Jan 5th
$17,020 / 2 - 4 Pax
5/ 6 pax please inquire
Terms are inclusive except bar, taxes, dock and communications. THE DOVE requires 1 week over Christmas & one week over New Years or one charter that is 10 days or longer.
Rates may be subject to change without notice. Please verify rates.
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Vessel Specs
- : Sail
- : 15 Feet
- : 8 Feet
- : 4
- : 2025 - lovely new interior upholstery from France. Aft and forward new chain plates, and new anchor roller. 2023 - new pramhood, new see through side curtains and other canvas works, carpentry work done below deck. Last major refit - 2015
- : 1988 France
- : W.I. Crealock
- : 8
- : 9
- : Engine Type: Perkins 135 hp We are powered by Solar energy,inverter 110 and 220 volts AC
- : Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
- : Larry Tyler
- : British
- : No
- : SSR25854
| Accommodations | |
|---|---|
| Cabins: | 2 |
| Queen: | 1 |
| Single Cabins: | 1 |
| Showers: | 4 |
| Wash Basins: | 3 |
| Heads: | 3 |
| Electric Heads: | 1 |
| Engine Details | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type: Perkins 135 hp We are powered by Solar energy,inverter 110 and 220 volts AC | |
| Fuel Consumption: | 8 |
| Cruising Speed: | 8 |
| Max Speed: | 9US Gall/Hr |
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Refit: | 2025 - lovely new interior upholstery from France. Aft and forward new chain plates, and new anchor roller. 2023 - new pramhood, new see through side curtains and other canvas works, carpentry work done below deck. Last major refit - 2015 |
| Helipad: | No |
| Jacuzzi: | No |
| A/C: | At Dock |
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Winter Area: | Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards |
| Summer Area: | - |
| Pick Up Locations | |
|---|---|
| Pref. Pick-up: | - |
| Other Pick-up: | - |
Water Fun
| Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Salon Tv/VCR: | Yes |
| Salon Stereo: | Yes |
| Sat Tv: | Radar Auto Pilot GPS Cellular Phone |
| # of Videos: | - |
| # DVDs/Movies: | lots |
| # CD's: | - |
| Camcorder: | - |
| Books: | lots |
| Board Games: | Yes |
| Sun Awning: | Yes |
| Deck Shower: | Yes |
| Bimini: | Yes |
| Water Maker: | - |
| Special Diets: | Yes |
| Kosher: | - |
| BBQ: | Yes |
| # Dine In: | din |
| Minimum Age: | none |
| Generator: | - |
| Inverter: | 110 and 220 volts |
| Voltages: | 110 and 220 |
| Water Maker: | - |
| Water Cap: | 2000 liters |
| Ice Maker: | - |
| Sailing Instructions: | - |
| Internet Access: | Onboard WIFI |
| Gay Charters: | Yes |
| Nude: | Yes |
| Hairdryers: | - |
| # Port Hatches: | 6 hatches |
| Guests Smokes: | - |
| Crew Smokes: | No |
| Pets Aboard: | No |
| Pet Type: | - |
| Guest Pets: | - |
| Children Ok: | Yes |
| Hammock: | Yes |
| Windscoops: | Yes |
| Water Sports | |
|---|---|
| Dinghy size: | AB |
| Dinghy hp: | 20hp |
| Dinghy # pax: | 5 |
| Water Skis Adult: | Yes |
| Water Skis Kids: | - |
| Jet Skis: | - |
| Wave Runners: | - |
| Kneeboard: | - |
| Windsurfer: | No |
| Snorkel Gear: | Yes |
| Tube: | - |
| Scurfer: | - |
| Wake Board: | - |
| Kayaks 1 Pax: | 2 |
| Kayaks (2 Pax): | - |
| Floating Mats: | 2 |
| Swim Platform: | Beautiful teak swimming platfo |
| Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | Aft boarding ladder onto aft s |
| Sailing Dinghy: | - |
| Beach Games: | - |
| Fishing Gear: | Yes |
| Gear Type: | - |
| Rods: | 4 |
Meet the Crew
Captain
Larry Tyler
Nation: British
Languages: French, Italian, Polish & German
Years Sailing: 35
Justyna Kramer
Nation: Polish
Years Sailing: 15
Captain/Chef Larry Tyler
LARRY TYLER takes pleasure in welcoming you aboard THE DOVE. Anglo/Italian, born in Italy, he speaks fluent Italian and French. Larry studied Hotel Management for four years and trained as a chef at the Dorchester Hotel in London before creating his own very successful international fashion house.
Inspired by the film "Dove", he set off in his 35' sailing boat to explore the South China Seas and the Indian Ocean using a sextant and chronometer as the only means of navigation. Along the way he traded in native jewelry, crossing the Indian Ocean six times and eluding the infamous pirates of the Malacca Straits and the Sulu Sea. There was no escaping the typhoons, however, and Larry experienced many. Logging all these sea miles gave him ample time to design the boat of his dreams, and so THE DOVE was born.
Larry has sailed and chartered from the South China Sea to Thailand, across the Indian Ocean to the Cape of Good Hope, across to Brazil, over to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, above the Arctic Circle in Greenland, south to Patagonia, Cape Horn and twice to Antarctica. A keen underwater photographer and filmmaker, he has worked for National Geographic, NHK Japanese TV and other producers of documentaries. Larry's other pastimes are windsurfing, snow skiing and cooking Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine.
As your host aboard THE DOVE, he is delighted to share his intimate knowledge of whatever cruising area you choose and to ensure you have the best vacation ever.
First Mate and Assistant ChefJustyna Kramer, 34, Polish
Justyna joined THE DOVE in 2010, crossing the Atlantic from the Azores to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde Islands. For the past four years she has worked as first mate and assistant chef, sailing up and down the Caribbean island chain from Tobago to the BVI enjoying every minute and every mile logged at sea. In the summer of 2013 she worked on Coral, a 111 year old 36 meter classic sailing boat, sailing from the U.K. to the Mediterranean as the cook, stewardess and deckhand.
Cooking, sailing and visiting new places are Justynas passions. She is very interested in nutrition and living a healthy life style. She has many fabulous Italian recipes and especially loves cooking seafood - a skill which complements Larrys fishing skills.
A very lively and energetic person, Justyna enjoys running, skiing, swimming and cycling. She is a keen photographer; loves jazz, blues and classical music and reads all sorts of books from biographies and history to Narnia and Harry Potter.
Before discovering sailing and charter yachts, Justyna worked in Switzerland as a nanny and as a tour guide in a Swiss museum. Whilst working as a nanny in London she studied Reflexology and Massage at Regents College and qualified with the highest diploma.
Justyna is fluent in Polish, German and English.
December 2014
LARRY TYLER takes pleasure in welcoming you aboard THE DOVE. Anglo/Italian, born in Italy, he speaks fluent Italian and French. Larry studied Hotel Management for four years and trained as a chef at the Dorchester Hotel in London before creating his own very successful international fashion house.
Inspired by the film "Dove", he set off in his 35' sailing boat to explore the South China Seas and the Indian Ocean using a sextant and chronometer as the only means of navigation. Along the way he traded in native jewelry, crossing the Indian Ocean six times and eluding the infamous pirates of the Malacca Straits and the Sulu Sea. There was no escaping the typhoons, however, and Larry experienced many. Logging all these sea miles gave him ample time to design the boat of his dreams, and so THE DOVE was born.
Larry has sailed and chartered from the South China Sea to Thailand, across the Indian Ocean to the Cape of Good Hope, across to Brazil, over to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, above the Arctic Circle in Greenland, south to Patagonia, Cape Horn and twice to Antarctica. A keen underwater photographer and filmmaker, he has worked for National Geographic, NHK Japanese TV and other producers of documentaries. Larry's other pastimes are windsurfing, snow skiing and cooking Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine.
As your host aboard THE DOVE, he is delighted to share his intimate knowledge of whatever cruising area you choose and to ensure you have the best vacation ever.
First Mate and Assistant ChefJustyna Kramer, 34, Polish
Justyna joined THE DOVE in 2010, crossing the Atlantic from the Azores to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde Islands. For the past four years she has worked as first mate and assistant chef, sailing up and down the Caribbean island chain from Tobago to the BVI enjoying every minute and every mile logged at sea. In the summer of 2013 she worked on Coral, a 111 year old 36 meter classic sailing boat, sailing from the U.K. to the Mediterranean as the cook, stewardess and deckhand.
Cooking, sailing and visiting new places are Justynas passions. She is very interested in nutrition and living a healthy life style. She has many fabulous Italian recipes and especially loves cooking seafood - a skill which complements Larrys fishing skills.
A very lively and energetic person, Justyna enjoys running, skiing, swimming and cycling. She is a keen photographer; loves jazz, blues and classical music and reads all sorts of books from biographies and history to Narnia and Harry Potter.
Before discovering sailing and charter yachts, Justyna worked in Switzerland as a nanny and as a tour guide in a Swiss museum. Whilst working as a nanny in London she studied Reflexology and Massage at Regents College and qualified with the highest diploma.
Justyna is fluent in Polish, German and English.
December 2014
Chef's Table
Selections from the Leeward and Windward Islands menu
Breakfast
Choice of chilled fruit juices
Fresh tropical fruit medley pineapple, mango, banana & passion fruit
Made-on-board yogurt with island honey
Home-baked muffins, Danish pastries & walnut bread
Croissants hot from the oven, scrambled eggs & locally smoked marlin
Choice of fine Ceylon & China teas, Freshly brewed Italian coffee
Lunch
Dove salad served with one of the following:
Catch of the day
French and Italian cheeses, ham and pats
Pasta la marinara - spaghetti with lobster or mixed seafood sauce
Home made pizza
~ ~ ~
St. Vincent tropical fruit basket
Hors DOeuvres
Focaccia
An assortment of smoked marlin, yellow fin tuna and mahi mahi
Tapenade
Entrees (first course)
Escargots la Bourgulgnonne (snails cooked in garlic, parsley, butter and white wine)
Cheese souffl
Freshly steamed asparagus served with hot butter and fresh parmesan cheese
A selection of prawn and vegetable dim sum steamed in a bamboo dish
Pumpkin soup with toasted almonds
Sashimi of yellow fin tuna caught by our guests with wasabi and soya sauce, or seared in sesame seeds. Served with Thai jasmine rice and hot sake
Dinner
Jumbo tiger prawns served with Thai fragrant rice
Margret de canard (duck breast) with apple Calvados sauce and potatoes dauphinois
Quails flambed with cognac, served with wild mushroom sauce on a bed of polenta
Gigot dagneau (leg of lamb) roasted over wood charcoal served with ratatouille
Chicken tandoori cooked in our BBQ oven served with cucumber & yoghurt raita, Naan bread or pilaf rice
Brochette de la mer (fish kebabs grilled on a wood charcoal fire with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions)
Desserts
Larrys special home made ice-cream and sorbets
Decadent chocolate mousse
Bananas flamb with home-made yogurt
Tarte Tatin (warm upside down apple tart served with fresh cream)
Crme Caramel
Sabayon la Marsala
Crepes with Grand Marnier
Profiterolles filled with ice cream (served with hot dark chocolate sauce and chantilly cream)
Expresso Coffee and after dinner liqueurs
Selection of herbal and fruit teas
Guest Reviews
March 2026 Grenadines charter
Just had a fabulous time on The Dove .... that master cabin is so comfortable.
The Dove is looking great. Larry and Justyna are a great team, superb hosts and fun! Larry is truly one if the best chefs I have met and honestly fab food.
Anyone can call me for a reference. Fly home from SVD today.
17 - 24 February 2024 - The Grenadines
‘ Hi Lynn, there were no issues with the yacht. It was perfectly clean, in fact fanatical about keeping sand off the yacht. The food was superb, much better than expected. The captain and crew were delightful and very respectful. I would definitely recommend the Dove and charter her again. Jeff’
Thank you for doing such a great job!
Smooth Sailing on THE DOVE
We love sailing with Larry and Justyna on The Dove. The boat is well maintained, the layout of the boat is very comfortable, the bedding is very comfortable, the heads work great (only those who have sailed on boats where this is not true will appreciate this!) and the food is amazing. Larry and Justyna do all they can to make their charters comfortable and satisfied with food and drink and activities. Because they have sailed many years in the Caribbean waters, we trusted them fully re: anchorages, things to do ashore, where to snorkel, etc.
BVI Charter March 2019
Larry and Justyna make a wonderful team and exceeded our expectations in every aspect of the charter. From the immaculate condition of the yacht to the professional level of service and DELICIOUS cuisine, it was a pleasure being aboard THE DOVE. The crew went above and beyond and made a professional quality video of our trip, putting a smile on our faces each time we watch and relive the good times we had!
Nova Scotia Charter August 2017
I can say without hesitation, that our week on your boat was the finest vacation our family has taken together and we are all dreaming about when and where the next opportunity will be for us to do this again with you. It’s so obvious that you (and Justyna), have been doing this for so long since you made us all feel so welcome and natural on board even though we had never met nor even spent time on a sailboat before.
February charter 2016
Dear Larry & Justyna,
We had the most wonderful sailing adventure with you both! And hope to do it again in the future. Stay healthy and Fair winds . You're very easy to be with ...great hospitality and yummy food. And it was wonderful to hear about all your world sailing experiences and about life in far off places.The Dove was a beautiful ,lovely ,comfortable sailing ship to be on for 10 days. Now if we can only find a way to sleep as well in our beds without the gentle rolling of the sea.....
Until soon,
Love,
Barbara & Ken
.March 2011 charter guests
Larry and Justyna, hank you both for a wonderful sailing experience. Patty and I had a great time and your hospitality and food were wonderful. We hope to have an opportunity to sail with you again sometime. All the best and safe journeys.
EZGUR Family
Larry, it was really great meeting you and Justyna. The trip was a tremendous experience that we will never forget. I really hope our paths cross again and that we have more days on the Dove again in the future.
Our perspectives are forever changed by sailing with you for the week. Who could ask for more from a family vacation. Outstanding.
-EZGUR Family, December 2017
Availability / Rates
Rates are Inclusive
| Season | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $10,800 | $12,880 | $14,800 |
| Summer 2026 | $10,800 | $12,880 | $14,800 |
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
Winter 2025-2026: Caribbean
Festive Season Rates - Christmas & New Years Weeks:
THE DOVE charter rates for the period Dec 18- Jan 5th
$17,020 / 2 - 4 Pax
5/ 6 pax please inquire
Terms are inclusive except bar, taxes, dock and communications. THE DOVE requires 1 week over Christmas & one week over New Years or one charter that is 10 days or longer.
Rates may be subject to change without notice. Please verify rates.
Festive Season Rates - Christmas & New Years Weeks:
THE DOVE charter rates for the period Dec 18- Jan 5th
$17,020 / 2 - 4 Pax
5/ 6 pax please inquire
Terms are inclusive except bar, taxes, dock and communications. THE DOVE requires 1 week over Christmas & one week over New Years or one charter that is 10 days or longer.
Rates may be subject to change without notice. Please verify rates.
