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.
IBIS
The yacht:
This magnificent “gentleman’s yacht” is a real classic, custom-built in Denmark in 1962. She’s constructed of finest grades of oak, Honduras mahogany and Burmese teak and is in pristine condition both inside and out.
Her center cockpit is a delight to behold, shaded by an awning and protected from the wind by the wheel house, it comfortably seats 6. Bean bags are provided on the aft deck for "happy hour", the perfect place to enjoy Caribbean sunsets and starry skies.
With her large, raised main saloon, one might think of Ibis as a motor-sailer - but not a bit of it – she has superior sailing abilities and is fast and seakindly, both under sail or power.
Your dining experience on Ibis will be truly memorable. Classic international cuisine, high quality, compelling menus...
And she is fast: In 1999 Ibis took part in the well-known Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, where she was first in class and ended as the overall winner of the Charter Yacht Division. |
LOA (overall length): 60 feet
Beam: 14 ft. 3 in.
Draft: 8 ft. 9 in.
Tender: 12 foot dinghy
Outboard: 15 HP outboard
Guest cabins: 2
Showers/heads: 3 heads, 3 showers
Voltage: 110V AC, 12 & 24V DC
Minimum number of guests: 1
Maximum number of guests: 4
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The trips:
The trips: Ibis will be there where the guests want her from Grenada all the way to the BVI, but her favourite cruising grounds are the Grenadines, with its couleur locale, its sandy beaches, the great snorkeling and the protected and beautiful anchorages.
Accommodation:
Accommodation consists of a large double stateroom aft and a guest cabin with two single berths. Each has its own bathroom, they share the shower. Crew has separate cabin and bathroom forward.
The crew:
Dutch skipper Robert Ketelaar and his wife Nelliemarie are the owners/ operators of the Sailing Yacht IBIS. Robert (Bobby), ex-college teacher of Economics and sailing instructor for summer camps, and Nelliemarie, a former teacher of German language, are both in their fifties. Both speak German, Dutch, English and Spanish.
They like to travel, to meet people, to read, to cook, to snorkel. They have a wide musical taste, ranging from jazz and pop to classical music. They are very experienced, responsible sailors who, in the last 10 years, clocked more than 50,000 sea miles.
Nelliemarie and Robert left the Netherlands in 1990 on their lovely 43 foot yawl 'Spirit of Olim', never imagining that about ten years later they would find themselves still in Caribbean waters that they know by now as well as their back pocket. In 1996 they decided to make a profession out of what had started as a hobby and they acquired IBIS, to charter with her in Caribbean waters.
Their relaxed and flexible lifestyle makes them very much appreciated as skipper, host and island guide.
Robert and Nelliemarie are both very good cooks and the battle about 'who will be the chef tonight' is mostly won by Robert. For stocking up with wines, cheeses or other delicacies they don't hesitate to sail wherever necessary to find just the right products. And of course they always trawl a line to catch their own wahoo, kingfish or mahi mahi.
It is a pleasure and honour for this crew to create the best conditions to allow their guests feel at ease and to make each charter vacation on IBIS a memorable and unforgettable experience!
Private day charter
If you are interested in chartering Ibis for a private day tour, contact us. She is a terrific yacht for sailing through these romantic islands, ideal for a group of friends or family. Last minute bookings encouraged.
Amenities:
• video/CD/cassette player & well-stocked music library
• various table games
• snorkelling equipment
• 2 kayaks
• fishing equipment
• on-deck BBQ
• colour TV
• mobile telephone
• wifi (when signal available)
• shower on aft deck
Price per day – from US$282 per person (with crew)
Minimum charter length is 3 days
Christmas and New Year, Dec. 20 to Jan. 5 - 15 % surcharge
The rates per week:
Winter season 2008/2009: US$7,650 for 2p., US$8,750 for 4p.
Christmas/New Year: US$8,790 for 2p., US$10,060 for 4p.
Summer season 2009: US$6,900 for 2p., US$7,900 for 4p.
For a period shorter than 1 week divide by 6 and multiply by number of days.
Rates for 1 person on request.
The price includes:
• the sailing yacht with captain, and hostess-chef
• gourmet cuisine for all snacks and meals except for 1 dinner per week
• 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. |
