Charter a yacht through Erika’s Marine Services.
By contacting us, you can rest assured that the yacht you charter will be as you expect it. We do not over state the yachts that we represent. When you charter a yacht, you want to be comfortable that it will provide the kind of experience you are looking for in a charter of this kind. It is a highly personal choice. At Erika’s Marine Services, we strive to make this yacht charter holiday the best vacation of your life.
ANTILLEAN
The yacht:
Named for the Lesser Antilles, which are the small islands which make the Caribbean such a beautiful destination for charter yachting, Antillean is your passport to these islands! Riding at anchor, her shaded cockpit allows for comfortable lounging! Antillean sports four cabins, three for the guests and one for the crew. Each is completely self-contained, and has its own facilities.
Antillean's superb hull, designed by Bruce Farr & Associates combined with substantial design input from Beneteau, represents a new approach in luxury yacht design.
Spirited and solid, she is a joy to sail, offering performance rarely found in cruisers in the 50 foot range. From bow to stern, Antillean is a product of experience and excellence.
To further maximize comfort for her guests, although Antillean has space for eight people, they limit their charters to six. |
LOA (overall length): 50 feet
Beam: 15 feet
Draft: 6 feet
Tender: 12 foot Caribe dinghy
Outboard: 15HP outboard
Guest cabins: 3
Showers/heads: 4 heads, 4 showers
Voltage: 240V AC, 110V AC, 12V DC
Minimum number of guests: 2
Maximum number of guests: 6
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The trips:
Antillean sails the Caribbean from the Virgin Islands south to Trinidad. She leaves the Virgin Islands in July to head south to St. Lucia, where she will be available for charter throughout the summer months, the main area being in the Grenadines. Check for the best place for you to meet Antillean.
To charter Antillian means for the period you are onboard, the boat is yours. The captain and crew are available to assist and advise. They know the areas in which you will be sailing, the many entertainments at the various stopping points, and can advise on itineraries so that you can maximize your vacation.
Itineraries are planned when you arrive, so that each guest's desires are catered to. There is no rigid schedule, they run to a Caribbean timetable - island time, man! The captain hasn't worn a watch for years.
Enjoy sailing on the warm, clear water of El Caribe. Watch the sunset, while enjoying Heidi's hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Sit back and watch the stars and planets as they transit the heavens above calm anchorages. For the newcomer and the old hand, these are moments to treasure, making a holiday of a lifetime.
Accommodation:
Antillean has three guest cabins, each with ensuite head and shower. Guest cabins are equipped with two queen size beds and one double bed. Numerous hatches and opening ports allow fresh breezes to keep the cabins cool and comfortable.
The crew:
Captain John
British Captain, John Gould has spent 40 years at sea, 27 of those with the Royal Navy. Those years nurtured his sailing, seamanship, navigation and engineering skills to a high degree. After his retirement in 1990, John worked in the leisure boat industry in England, Spain and France. The last eight years has been spent exploring the various islands of the Caribbean. John's other interests are model making and maritime history.
Heidi Wheeler, Shipmate
The last eight years have been spent exploring the various islands in the Caribbean. She is indispensable to the operations of Antillean. Hailing from Connecticut, she has now clocked up about 35,000 miles under sail. Heidi has previously worked with many catering establishments in New England and other areas of the U.S.A. Her cooking skills range from an English pub lunch and American cuisine, to Indian, Thai and many other International dishes. Heidi's other interests include adding to her comprehensive collection of seashells and equestrian activities whenever the opportunity presents itself.
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Smee
Smee (Amazonia Amazonicus) A native of Trinidad, Smee provides constant entertainment with her acrobatics and chattering. Her main interests are calling to passing birds and boats, asking for coffee and biscuits and looking for children to play with. |
Amenities:
• DVD/CD player, cassette player
• Various table games
• Snorkelling equipment
• Kayak
• On-deck BBQ
• On-board e-mail
• Satellite telephone system
Price per day, per person: from US$250 – enquire, giving number of passengers
Minimum charter length is 4 days
For Christmas and New Year, please add 10%
Children six and younger at the time of paying deposit are free
Children twelve and younger at the time of paying deposit are half the adult rate
The price includes:
• the sailing yacht with captain, and hostess-chef
• breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, prepared by your chef
• all linens are provided
• standard bar and sodas, wines appropriate to the meal being served
The price does not include:
• extra alcohol, if required, will be charged at cost
• transportation to/from the yacht
• any expenses ashore (bars, restaurants, etc..... )
• SCUBA diving – can be arranged by rendezvous
• port fees, cruising permits, park fees and dockage if required
• gratuities
Contact Erika’s about making arrangements to charter this yacht. It may look as though there are many details to sift through, but we can assist you every step of the way:
Regional airline ticketing – scheduled and charter flights
Advice on what to bring, how to get here (wherever you are meeting the yacht), Customs and Immigration regulations, climate and weather, currency exchange.
Whatever your questions or concerns, just ask us. |
