Yacht Description
New Bali, big groups. COCKTAILS & DREAMS is a 54ft Bali Catamarans build from 2023, set up to sleep 10 guests with the kind of space that makes catamarans popular in the first place.
Cabin plan that works. You get five queen cabins with ensuite heads for the main group, plus two single berths that suit kids or young adults. Simple, practical, and it keeps the “who’s sharing?” chat short.
Easy water days. Aft swim platform and an outdoor shower. In and out of the water without turning it into a production.
Toys for actual use. A 30hp tender handles the shuttling, while the fun kit covers the classics: two stand-up paddleboards, a two-person inflatable kayak, two lily pad floats, snorkeling gear, and a towable tube and kids’ wakeboard (ages 10–16). There’s also light fishing gear with trolling and casting rods for anyone who wants to pretend it’s “about dinner.”
Comfort staples onboard. Full air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, an indoor audio system, and a BBQ for low-effort lunches between swims.
Captain Only: INCLUSIVE RATE INCLUDE: - Crew: Captain & hostess/cook - Standard Meals & Beverages onboard; Standard Ships Bar (Excludes premium alcohols) - Operating costs including generator use for 10h/day, fuel and water - Insurance for the yachts and the passengers - Bedding, towels and beach towels - Onboard Water Toys - Cruising Permits and Associated Fees INCLUSIVE RATES EXCLUDE: - Special provisioning request such as premium food/beverage - Airport transfers to/from the yacht base - Personal expenses · Cancellation insurance and private insurance - Crew Gratuity (15-20% of total charter price) - Anything not specified in the all-inclusive rate ADDITIONAL BERTH REQUESTS: - The use of this forepeak cabin attracts an additional 5% of the gross charter rate; - Fitted with a shower, basin and manual toilet; - Only accessible through main deck hatchway.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 54ft / 16 m
- Beam
- 28.6m
- Draft
- 4.8m
- Builder
- Bali Catamarans
- Year built
- 2023
- Type
- Sailing Catamaran
- Consumption
- 1200 L* Litres/Hr
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 2
Charter Price
From $34,000 to $38,000 per week, plus APA.
All-Inclusive arrangement — expenses covered.
All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
Summer Season
- Total guests
- 10
- Total cabins
- 5
- Queen cabins
- 5
- Single cabins
- 2
- Heads
- 6
- Electric heads
- 6
- Showers
- 6
- Basins
- 6
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- No
5 staterooms for 10 guests.
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Suite | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Guest Cabin 1 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Guest Cabin 2 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Guest Cabin 3 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Guest Cabin 4 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Single Cabin 1 (Forepeak) | Single bed (V-berth) | Shower, basin & manual toilet (forepeak cabin) | Full |
| Single Cabin 2 (Forepeak) | Single bed (V-berth) | Shower, basin & manual toilet (forepeak cabin) | Full |
- Captain
- Nantes Aucamp
- Nationality
- South African
- Languages
- English Afrikaans
- License
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Brings global skippering experience from Europe and Asia to keep the itinerary moving smoothly. Speaks English and Afrikaans for clear onboard communication.
- South African nationality
- License: RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
- Languages: English, Afrikaans
Trained as a chef and runs meal service with organized timing from his 13-year corporate background. Keeps execution consistent in fast-paced charter days.
- South African nationality
- Certification: STCW
-
Wakeboard (kids 10–16):
Easy behind the 30hp tender, great for confident kids who love speed. -
2-person towable tube (kids 10–16):
Quick family thrills off the stern, with room for two riders at once. -
2 SUPs + inflatable kayak + lily pads:
Plenty of low-effort water time for exploring calm bays and floating together.
- Salon stereo
- Yes
- Multimedia
- Yes
- Nude charters
- On inquiry
- Dine-in capacity
- 12
- Water capacity
- 317 GL
- CDs
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
- Bimini
- Yes
- Special diets
- Yes
- Kosher
- On inquiry
- BBQ
- Yes
- Gay charters
- Yes
- Smoking allowed
- On deck only
- Children welcome
- Yes
- Min. child age
- Water safe
- Internet
- Onboard WIFI
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| Towable tube (two-person) | 1 two person towing tube. |
| Wakeboard | Wake board (only for children ages 10-16). |
| Paddleboards | 2 stand up paddle boards. |
| Inflatable kayak (two-person) | 1 two person inflatable kayak. |
| Floating mats (lily pads) | 2 lily pad floats. |
| Beach games | Beach games for on-shore play. |
| Snorkeling gear | 12 snorkeling gear sets (various sizes available for guests). |
| Pool noodles | 10 pool noodles for snorkeling and swimming. |
| Fishing rods (trawling) | 2 trawling fishing rods. |
| Fishing rod (casting) | 1 casting rod for small fish. |
| Tackle box | 1 tackle box with various lures. |
- Baklava French Toast – Brioche French toast layered with pistachios, honey & cinnamon
- Smoked Salmon Tartine – Sourdough with creme fraiche, fried capers, and dill
- Chia Seed Parfait – Topped with toasted coconut and berries
- Shakshuka – Eggs poached in spiced Middle-Eastern tomato sauce, goat’s cheese, warm pitas
- Ricotta and Fig Toasts – Cinnamon bagel with fresh figs, ricotta, and honey
- Spinach and Feta Omelette – Fluffy omelette with fresh spinach and feta
- Lemon Ricotta Waffles – Light waffles with lemon zest and a dollop of ricotta
- Crab Cakes – Golden crab cakes with a zesty remoulade sauce
- Chilled Soba Noodle Salad – Soba noodles with sesame dressing and fresh vegetables
- Chicken Caprese Salad – Grilled chicken, mozzarella di búfala, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil
- Vietnamese Banh Mi Bowl – Marinated pork, pickled veggies, and a spicy mayo drizzle
- Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl – Raw ahi tuna, edamame, avocado, wakame salad, sesame dressing
- Ribeye Salad – Medium rare ribeye over arugula & cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
- Crispy Fish Tacos – Panko-crusted mahi mahi, spicy slaw, lime crema, freshly made tortilla
- Shrimp Ceviche – Marinated shrimp with lime, avocado, cilantro, and diced summer vegetables
- Seared Tuna Tataki – Thinly sliced tuna with soy-citrus dressing and sesame seeds
- Grilled Peach and Prosciutto – Sweet peaches wrapped in prosciutto with a drizzle of honey
- Prawn and Mango Salad – Mango and prawns with a chilli-lime vinaigrette
- Som Tum Duck Summer Rolls – Green papaya salad and roasted duck, coriander and chilli dressing
- Saffron Arancini – Saffron risotto wrapped in prosciutto, fried in breadcrumbs
- Bruschetta Trio – Tomato basil, mushroom, and fig gorgonzola on garlic-brushed toasts
- Grilled Swordfish Steaks – Served with tomato and olive salsa
- Coconut Lime Shrimp Curry – Thai-inspired coconut curry with shrimp, served over jasmine rice
- Miso-Glazed Cod – With pickled cucumber and sticky rice
- Summer Lobster Risotto – Creamy risotto with lobster and lemon zest
- Chicken Souvlaki Bowls – Lemon and herb chicken skewers over orzo and tzatziki
- Brasato al Barolo – Rib of beef sous vide in red wine sauce, served with pomme puree
- Lemon & Truffle Bucatini – Lemon-infused bucatini in porcini sauce, topped with grated truffle
- Coconut Panna Cotta – Creamy panna cotta with a tropical coconut twist
- Mojito Granita – Lime, mint, and a splash of rum
- Apple Tart Fine – Baked apple tart with brandy flambé, served with vanilla ice cream
- Peach Galette – Peach-topped shortcrust pastry with vanilla mascarpone
- Mango Nigiri – Coconut sticky rice topped with mango, with lime coulis dipping sauce
- Trip of Tiramisu – Strawberry & matcha; Frangelico hazelnut liqueur & chocolate; Cointreau & espresso
- Cardamom Chocolate Mousse – Light chocolate mousse with cardamom, topped with chantilly cream
- Mediterranean Mezze Platter – Hummus, tzatziki, olives, and warm pita bread
- Crispy Chickpeas – Roasted chickpeas with smoked paprika and sea salt
- Watermelon Feta Bites – Watermelon, feta, mint, and balsamic glaze
- Mini Caprese Tarts – Puff pastry tarts with mozzarella, tomato, and basil
- Pineapple Carpaccio – Pineapple with lime and chilli
- Charred Baby Carrots & Hummus – Grilled carrots, hummus, and chilli oil
- Cheesy Chicken Burrito Bites – Tortilla cups with spicy chicken and peppers, topped with queso fresco
Chef’s Style & Influences
Mediterranean and Asian-inspired flavors, with citrus, herbs, seafood, and vibrant spice-driven sauces.
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Sustainability
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- US
- Homeport
- Virgin Islands / Grenadines / Windward
- License
- 1
- Permit
- 1
- MCA
- 1
- Insurance
- MHG
- Turnaround
- 48 preferred
Charter Reviews
What a wonderful trip! We totally enjoyed sailing with our family & crew! The southern views over the top, so much fun!
Thank you both for taking us to so many beautiful islands & giving us so many new experiences.
We hope to sail with you again!
Love,
Aunt Kathy, Uncle Bill
KP, Eli, Tom
Exceeding expectations is always a good look and you guys are right on! I am so appreciated with the level of involved activities with family and friends.
Always felt relaxed and looked after. We all always felt very safe.
The meals, presentation and variety were excellent. The variety was my favorite part.
All the best.
What can we say except for the fact that we don’t want to leave!
It has been an amazing time reconnecting with close friends and making new friendships with you both. Every day was a perfect day with snorkeling, relaxing, island hopping, sitting at the top chatting and getting some sun.
I’m not sure how to amazingly put into words every day, but we will take the memories from this trip and enjoy them forever. You both have a place in our hearts and a house to stay in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago. To our first Captain and Chef, the memories will last forever.
We look forward to reconnecting in some way in the future. You both are amazing at your place in a beautiful boat and fortunate to make us feel so welcome and like friends. We are so blessed to have met you both and this experience we had this week. Amazing sailing and amazing food. The rose was the cherry on top!
— Thank you!
Thank you thank you thank you for making this trip be both a rich experience and a relaxing getaway. You are both so great and we hope our paths will cross once again in a beautiful place like this.
Wishing you all the best for a great season and a super festival next week in S.A.!
Our best, 💜💜
— Micaela Hartley-Barbee
— Caden Butler
— Brian
Nantes, your energy, education, discussions, dinghy rides, multiple returns to the boat for forgotten items.
Chef, the incredibly creative and tasteful foods, the presentation, variation and perfection.
to capable skipping,
to hospitality,
most importantly, creative!
You hosted the crystal blue memories for us & the kids.
Thank you, thank you!
Erick & Sharon
Maddie 😊
10/10 – Neila
He was outstanding in his field.
Thank you for hosting our idyllic Caribbean journey. We love experiencing new things - 30kt winds, sea sickness, paradisical landscapes, turquoise blue waters.
You both did a great job taking care of us & showing us BVI!
Everyone's needs/wants were fulfilled. The crew was very attentive and knowledgeable.
Great activities geared toward the interests of the group.
Food! Lots of great food!
Cheffy brought back conch and lobsters from an excursion and made the best lobster risotto on short notice! Lots of great dishes and desserts — out‑of‑this‑world double chocolate mousse!
Nantes, what can I say? You are an incredible captain, very talented & calm in all states of the sea. (And that is coming from Chris who is an accomplished sailor for over 20 years!) Loved chatting with you on Sailing(!) And your DJ skills — incredible / good luck!
Liam — your chef skills were amazing. The food absolutely delicious (perfectly cooked!), perfect proportions & perfect timing. (Coming from two people who love to cook & Chris cooking in his everyday life — we were impressed with your skills & knowledge.) Thank you for sharing your cooking wisdom with Niki (& your spices!!). You are both incredibly kind, beautiful, welcoming, fun, talented & thoughtful! Literally could not ask for a better crew!!
Cheers mates!! ❤️
Niki & Chris
Napa, California
Zipping around the BVIs on our one‑day charters always left me wanting something more. This week‑long charter was what my life found that was missing all these years! My heart is overflowing with gratitude for the memories that you’ve provided to my friends and myself. It will live forever inside my soul.
Thank you both for expertly navigating us around the BVI, showing us everything — but also to dive from Scrub Island to Anegada + back with teamwork and talent.
Nartes → Your natural expertise and knowledge of the boat life far exceeded your age. I loved the early morning talks after coffee and learning everything from boating to philosophy and all in between! Thank you!
Liam → Thank you for the great meals, my friend. Your desserts were amazing, especially the rum & banana bread! Also appreciated the extra assist on the boat! Good luck to you both in all your future endeavors, and no matter what the winds give you — keep adjusting. Make sail!
Rob + Stewart + Chris
Chef Kipp — thank you for all the amazing meals! Best pulled pork & banana cream pie ever!
We made some of the most incredible memories & will never forget the role you played in those memories! We hope to stay in touch for future adventures! We wish you both the best! Thank you again to the best crew on Earth!♥️ Thank yous!
P.S. Thank you for my little NCAA bracket fun!
Kate, Pat, Jack & Knowles McMullen
Fort Collins, Colorado
Great week and a great time and thank you for taking such good care of this crazy crew. It was a great week.
As a fellow captain and chef, I would sail with you both anytime.
Cheers and good seas,
Carl & D’Anne
P.S. Come visit Monticello, Danvers.
We have been so blessed with the best friends + best crew! Nantes + Liam gave us the greatest trip. It was healing + bonding and something we will remember until the end of time.
— Megan
— Best, Madeleine + Rob
Here’s the “dad joke” of the week:
Why did the scarecrow get an award?
He was outstanding in his field.
— Gisella (+ sea urchin)
I will let you know when I’m in South Africa — you both are journeying very well. Thank you for this atmosphere. All the best ♥️
— Mandie
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