ISLAND KISSES Yacht Description
Advertised by DMA Yachting, the breathtaking charter yacht ISLAND KISSES is a 54 ft sailing catamaran. ISLAND KISSES spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by recognized shipbuilder Bali Catamarans in 2019. The ingenious yacht layout features 4 large cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 8 guests.
ISLAND KISSES is classified primarily as a sailing catamaran. The yacht layout radiates from the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is expansive, with a comfortable dining and seating area and that's where most of the delicious meals are served. The tastefully decorated cabins are located below the main saloon, connected by stairs (inquire about handicapped access). The cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. Multiple portholes add to the feeling of connection with the discovered environment.
The sailboat features 2x80HP Yanmar diesels 21.5Kw Onan Generator engines and a generator.
Accommodation
4 queen berth guest cabins each with a private en-suite electric head, stall shower and sink/vanity. Port side is a luxurious primary queen cabin. The starboard aft cabin does not have a full shower, and has a wet head.All cabins have individually contract air-conditioning for each cabins comfort.
Top desk fly-bridge with lounging and seating with a 360 degree view.
Forward cockpit and lounge and dining area.
Aft cockpit with seating and dining accommodations.
Main deck has a bright and airy main salon (fully air-conditioned) as the galley direct access to the forward cockpit lounge area.
Crew take starboard mid-ship cabin (twin cabin), but will move to starboard aft cabin on request for $800 fee.
What is the cabin arrangement of ISLAND KISSES?
- 4 VIP cabins
- 1 Twin cabin
ISLAND KISSES Charter Price Details
Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
Summer 2024 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Winter 2024 to 2025 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Summer 2025 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
ISLAND KISSES Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 57,000$ to 63,000$ | 11,400$ to 18,900$ | 68,400$ to 81,900$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 28,500$ to 31,500$ | 5,700$ to 9,450$ | 34,200$ to 40,950$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 14,250$ to 15,750$ | 2,850$ to 4,725$ | 17,100$ to 20,475$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 28,500$ / 6 * 3 days = 14,250$ |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: $28,500
High season rate: $31,500
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
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.
48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND
It is customary for guests to eat one dinner per week ashore at their own expense
SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. Available for $300 per cabin, with a 3 cabin minimum.
Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and canapes plus a light breakfast the next morning. Dinner is to be taken ashore at client expense.
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
WINTER 23/34: 2/$28,200 3/$28,550 4/$28,900 5/$29,250 6/$29,600 7/$29,950 8/$30,300
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-8 guests @ 36,225
NEW YEARS 24/25: 1-8 guests @ $37,500 - charter may not start prior to 12/28
Charters outside the British Virgin Islands:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for British Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the British Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
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.
48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND
It is customary for guests to eat one dinner per week ashore at their own expense
SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. Available for $300 per cabin, with a 3 cabin minimum.
Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and canapes plus a light breakfast the next morning. Dinner is to be taken ashore at client expense.
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
WINTER 23/34: 2/$28,200 3/$28,550 4/$28,900 5/$29,250 6/$29,600 7/$29,950 8/$30,300
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-8 guests @ 36,225
NEW YEARS 24/25: 1-8 guests @ $37,500 - charter may not start prior to 12/28
Charters outside the British Virgin Islands:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for British Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the British Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.
Price Terms
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Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
This newly upgraded 2020 masterpiece just added a retractable boat lift and swim platform, new Bimini with dimmer lighting, underwater lights, and new cushions in 2023
• Caribbean Made, Eco Friendly and Reef Safe Toiletries
• Coffee /Espresso Maker
• Full Sized Refrigerator
• Ice Maker
• Water Maker
• Dingy / Yacht-tender
• Outdoor Shower
• Rendezvous Scuba Diving
• Snorkeling
• Sublue Underwater Scooter
• (2) Stand Up Paddle Boards
• (1) Wakeboard
• Ski Tube
• 10 ft. Floating Dock
• Fishing Gear
• Fusion 3 Zone Bluetooth Enabled Sound System
• Television in the Salon
• Board and Card Games
• Island Kisses Branded Giveaways
Crew Information
Captain: Andre Carmo
<b>About André and Fifi</b>
André and Fifi are a young couple with a great sense of adventure and love for exploring the world. They have been together for +7 years and recently got married in Portugal (summer 2024). They work great as a team and have a very positive and happy attitude towards life. Now heading to a second season in the BVI, they have also operated luxury charters in Sint Maarten and Croatia.
<b>About Captain André </b>
Captain André started sailing optimists when he was 7 years old in the Atlantic Ocean. Coming from a family of sailors, the passion for sailing is in his blood. After a couple of years racing, at age 16, he started to instruct young sailors and coach them for racing regattas.
Eventually he started to teach adults and getting his licenses for open water deliveries, thus becoming one of the youngest ocean captains in Portugal.
During this journey, he also kept working on another passion of his: Photography and Cinematography. So it didn’t take long until he joined these two skills and set a goal to be part of the Ocean Race (former known as Volvo Ocean Race). He started his own production company and shot and filmed onboard a lot of performance racing yachts including VO65 and Imocas. He also worked for the biggest sailing YouTube channel in the world: Sailing La Vagabonde. With 4 Atlantic Ocean crossings completed, he has a goal of crossing solo the Atlantic Ocean on a 21 ft. boat racing the mini transat.
André holds the Portuguese ocean skipper license, IYT/MCA 200t and STCW. He has a true passion for the ocean and everything related to it. And together with Chef Fifi, they provide one of a kind charters filled of good times.
<b>About Chef Fifi</b>
Chef Fifi grew up in Portugal, always near the water and sun. Her family had a small boat with which she would explore the beaches in the south of Portugal. She took her day skipper license while studying in college - bachelor degree in Cell and Molecular Biology and Masters degree in Data Science.
When André suggested doing charters together, she of course thought it was a perfect idea as she loves boats, cooking and hosting! So, once she finished her studies, she jumped right away on this adventure. She constantly seeks to perfect her cooking skills, including taking a course in one of the most renowned cooking schools in London- The Avenue Cookery School.
She has since sailed in the BVIs, Sint Maarten and Croatia, cooking local specialties from each place and always loving to host with a big smile on her face.
Menu
Reviews
Beautiful surroundings & a well appointed vessel. Brynn and Amber were a great team, working together to keep us fed, entertained and safe.
Amber is a fantastic chef, creating beautiful and healthy/tasty meals and snacks for us, accommodating food allergies/sensitivities and preferences.
Bryan skillfully navigated us around the BVIs with a great sense of humor and mixology skills! Always helping with whatever needed to be done!
Highly recommend this crew and would certainly do this trip again. Great views, great time and great crew.
Thank you!
Craig & Cindy Perry
Amber may as well be a floating Michelin star restaurant- holy smokes can she cook!
Bryan is an expert navigator whom also "does it all" while keeping people laughing with his wit and a smile on his face.
There is zero doubt, I will be taking this trip again and will be requesting both of them.
Headed home to try to replicate Bryan's painkiller cocktail!
Eric Schoppmeyer - Charlotte, NC
- The Comer family
Please answer the following questions pertaining to the yacht you chartered and the crew.
Rating of Yacht & Crew:
(5 Being the Highest) 5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
YES, boat and crew were awesome
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes
Was the food good and well presented?
Yes
8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
I would book with this boat again.
Cruising Area
Did you like the area you chartered in?
yes
Captain Lily handled the boat expertly and meticulously with an eye on our safety at all times, from the first safety briefing to our very early in the morning departure. On top of that she is always pleasant , flexible and eager to be of service. She is also full of fun stories when encouraged to share and happy to share her sailing knowledge. She planned a great itinerary for us around the islands, keeping us COVID safe, and was flexible to accommodate changes as circumstances changed. The water at the Baths were too ruff when we arrived, with red flag out, so she took us to another bay, and with our Chef Amber, arranged for a taxi to take us to the Baths by land. They were spectacular and a highlight of our trip. Lily worked in great partnership with Amber to create a seamless team providing for all our needs and going well beyond. I eagerly look forward to our next trip with Captain Lily. She and Amber make an amazing team. Peter.
Chef Amber creating culinary delights:
Chef Amber loves to be creative with her cooking and ensuring she meets every passenger’s culinary needs. Our meals were always very nutritious, healthy, delicious and beautiful to look at. We took pictures of every meal, they were that good looking. Could not have asked for better. For me I wanted to make sure not to over eat so I asked Amber to adjust my portions. She made sure that I got the right portions for me every time. Amber was fantastic with deserts. I am a chocoholic and have sampled many chocolate brownies, but Amber’s was the best I have ever had. On top of all that she is always smiling and eager to be of service. Can’t wait for our next trip on Island Kisses to sample Amber’s new creations. Peter.
Knowledgeable. Flexible. Good communicator. Cool, calm & collected. Made us feel safe. Explained things very well. Great balance of being with us and yet not being in our business and professional. Only regret is not playing more Mexican train with her. Excellent at tubing.
Chef Amber
Delicious food. Wonderful variety and flexibility. Positive disposition and again, cool, calm & collected. It made us feel at home for a week. Can level up to adults and level down to children with great ease. We were all happy campers with our chef and she took it from good to great for us.
MXXXI Family
Hands down the best captain. She radiates skill, confidents and poise. When you step on the boat you know immediately that she has everything under control. She makes you feel comfortable and safe. Not only is she a phenomenal captain, she is genuine and fun. Her cocktails are amazing and her cultural knowledge that follows it is very impressive. You will want her on your team when playing games!
Chef Amber -
It is impossible for Amber to make anything less than five stars. Her creations are next level and truly elevate the boating experience. She is extremely considerate of your dietary needs and you will never be hungry. Along with her phenomenal cooking skills is a hilarious personality. Her mannerisms and comedic timing are impeccable. I look forward to the day her cookbook is published!
-Emily, Kim & Nadine
Talent, confidence, calmness and experience all combined in one amazing person. Thank you for making our work a trly memorable one.
-Mike & Brenda
Chef Amber -
Dang girl - you can cook! We loved having your creations excite both our eyes and our taste buds. The love you add to every meal or snack is truly amazing and appreciated. The experience would not have been the same without your smiling face presenting another incredible delight.
-Mike & Brenda
S/V Island Kisses -
Beautiful vessel with all the comforts of a 5-star motel. It is incredible that a sail boat can be this comfortable and capable. Thank you to the crew for maintaining her so well.
What a treat it was to be your guest this week! We loved all of your itinerary suggestions and all the extra touches that ensured the most wonderful holiday week aboard the yacht! We felt like royalty on the prettiest boat (also prettiest crew) with the most skilled captain in the BVI. Thank you for taking all the craziness that comes with our family with grace, warmth & humor. 10/10 above and beyond!!
Amber Rose -
There are no words to describe how amazing our week has been. From our first incredible lobster pasta to the last Christmas brunch. Everything was incredible. Who else would make a daily specialty cocktail, daily "happy muchies" along with honoring every single request made by my crazy family. Thanks even more for being a fun mate, a friend to my girls, and a lovely addition to our squad. If I could sail with you again, my response would be IMMEDIATELY YES!!
Love Ann-Marie