DANTE Yacht Description
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Dual Standup Paddleboards:
Fun for guests of all ages, perfect for exploring calm bays and enjoying active water play. -
Wide Swim Platform with Easy Water Access:
Ideal for swimming, launching gear, and relaxed family moments in the water together. -
Floating Dock:
Unique water platform for sunbathing, lounging, or as a base to launch paddleboards and snorkel gear.
Dante is a 2023 Bali 5.4 that embodies the pinnacle of modern yacht design, offering an unmatched charter experience in the Virgin Islands. Known for their innovative layout and seamless indoor-outdoor living, Bali yachts are purpose-built for luxury charters—and Dante is no exception.
Ideal for families, couples, or groups of friends, this 54-foot catamaran offers expansive living spaces, stylish comfort, and smart design throughout. One of Dante’s most beloved features is the signature Bali cockpit enclosure, which transforms the space into an open-air haven or a weather-protected lounge at the touch of a button—perfect for taking in the views, rain or shine.
Accommodations include three beautifully appointed queen cabins and a twin cabin, each with its own en suite bathroom, comfortably hosting up to eight guests in total privacy and comfort.
Guests gravitate toward the multiple lounge zones, from the spacious flybridge to the sun-drenched foredeck, both offering prime spots for sunbathing, sunset cocktails, or catching the Caribbean breeze. The yacht’s soft, modern lines and designer finishes make every moment aboard feel luxurious yet relaxed.
Inside, Dante boasts a bright and breezy layout that includes a well-ventilated U-shaped galley perfect for gourmet creations, a large chart table with sweeping sea views, and a versatile saloon-dining area that transitions effortlessly from enclosed comfort to open-air elegance.
As a true representation of the Bali brand, Dante delivers exceptional livability with generous sunpads, oversized seating, and wide walkways that ensure ease of movement and safety for all aboard. Whether you’re chasing adventure or pure relaxation, Dante is your gateway to an unforgettable charter in paradise.
Presented by DMA Yachting, the breathtaking charter yacht DANTE is a 56 ft sailing catamaran. The most valuable elements of DANTE are her elegant profile and inviting socializing areas. DANTE spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by the famous yacht builder Bali Catamarans in 2023. The spacious yacht layout features 4 cozy cabins and comfortably accommodates a group of 8 guests.
DANTE is introduced primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the core layout is spread out from the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is where heart of the yacht is and that's where most of the delicious meals are served. The modern cabins are located below the main saloon, connected by stairs (inquire about handicapped access). The cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. Multiple portholes supply a sunny feeling, with the option for darkness and privacy.
The sailboat features 2 x Yanmar 80 HP Engines engines and a generator.
Accommodation
3 Queen en suite cabins and one twin double cabin for guests. Crew takes the starboard aft cabin. Crew are willing to change to the twin double cabin (midship) for $1,000 fee.What is the cabin arrangement of DANTE?
- 4 VIP cabins
- 1 Twin cabin
DANTE
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Weekly price: $32,000 - $35,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 56'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 4
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Bali Catamarans
- Built Year: 2023
- Turnaround: 48 hrs, Inquire for less
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DANTE 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 2025 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $34,500 | $35,000 | ||||
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $34,500 | $35,000 | ||||
| Summer 2026 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $34,500 | $35,000 | ||||
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $34,500 | $35,000 |
Price Terms
Inclusive
Inclusive charters are crewed charters with minimum or no additional charges. Provisioning, fuel and crew are included in the price. Additional fees may include diving, premium alcohol, local taxes, or onshore activities. These vary from yacht to yacht, please inquire.DANTE Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 64,000USD to 70,000USD | 64,000USD to 70,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 32,000USD to 35,000USD | 32,000USD to 35,000USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 16,000USD to 17,500USD | 16,000USD to 17,500USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 32,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 16,000USD |
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: USD32,000
High season rate: USD35,000
Cruising Area
• Virgin Islands (USVI & BVI)
Base Port
• Yacht Haven Grande (YHG) – St. Thomas, USVI
• Additional pick-up/drop-off available at American Yacht Harbor (AYH), St. Thomas
• BVI ports available on request (Contact us for details)
Yacht Status & Operations
• Based in St. Thomas, USVI
• USVI pick-up/drop-off preferred
• BVI pick-ups/drop-offs accepted with advance approval
Customs Fees & Cruising Permits
• Included
Rates & Terms
Minimum charter nights
• 5-night minimum
• Shorter charters considered on request
Short-Term Charter Rate Calculations
• 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6
• 5 nights or less = weekly rate ÷ 6 × number of nights
Sleep Aboard Option
Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins.
• Offered at 50% of the daily rate
• Boarding available after 4:00 PM
• Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast
• Dinner ashore at guest expense
• Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks
Dining Options – The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter
Full-Board Plan – Great for guests who want a fully onboard culinary experience
• 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners onboard
• Standard plan included in your charter rate
Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard
• 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)
• $150 per person discount
Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine
• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard
• 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)
• $75 per person discount
Holiday Rates 2025 / 2026 Season
Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights
Christmas Week
• $41,000 | 2–8 guests
• Must end on or before December 26
New Year’s Week
• $46,000 | 2–8 guests
• May not start prior to December 27
Important Notes
• Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract
• Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limitCruising Area
• Virgin Islands (USVI & BVI)
Base Port
• Yacht Haven Grande (YHG) – St. Thomas, USVI
• Additional pick-up/drop-off available at American Yacht Harbor (AYH), St. Thomas
• BVI ports available on request (Contact us for details)
Yacht Status & Operations
• Based in St. Thomas, USVI
• USVI pick-up/drop-off preferred
• BVI pick-ups/drop-offs accepted with advance approval
Customs Fees & Cruising Permits
• Included
Rates & Terms
Minimum charter nights
• 5-night minimum
• Shorter charters considered on request
Short-Term Charter Rate Calculations
• 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6
• 5 nights or less = weekly rate ÷ 6 × number of nights
Sleep Aboard Option
Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins.
• Offered at 50% of the daily rate
• Boarding available after 4:00 PM
• Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast
• Dinner ashore at guest expense
• Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks
Dining Options – The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter
Full-Board Plan – Great for guests who want a fully onboard culinary experience
• 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners onboard
• Standard plan included in your charter rate
Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard
• 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)
• $150 per person discount
Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine
• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard
• 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)
• $75 per person discount
Holiday Rates 2025 / 2026 Season
Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights
Christmas Week
• $41,000 | 2–8 guests
• Must end on or before December 26
New Year’s Week
• $46,000 | 2–8 guests
• May not start prior to December 27
Important Notes
• Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract
• Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit
DANTE Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
| Toy | Description |
|---|---|
| Highfield center console dinghy | 1 Highfield center console tender with 60hp outboard, seating for 8 guests. |
| Standup paddleboards | 2 standup paddleboards. |
| Adult water skis | 1 set of adult water skis. |
| Kneeboard | 1 kneeboard. |
| Wakeboard | 1 wakeboard. |
| Towable tube | 1 towable tube. |
| Floating dock / floating mats | 1 floating dock and additional floating mats for water lounging. |
| Snorkel gear | Snorkel gear for guests; |
| Fishing gear | 2 rods with trolling and casting gear, including big game and light tackle. |
| Beach games | Assorted beach games; |
| Kayak | 1 kayak available upon requesttype not specified. |
Crew
Captain
Chef/ Mate
Captain: Brad Needham
Kelsey grew up driving sailboats up and down the U.S. east coast and now runs DANTE with the same clean, no-drama precision she honed crossing oceans and threading through island chains. She answers relaxed island days or full-bore adventure with the same thing: calm command and routes that make your time on the water count hard.- Born and raised in New Jersey; childhood spent sailing the U.S. east coast
- Completed Yachtmaster training in South Africa
- Experience includes Mediterranean flotilla charters and transatlantic crossings
- Holds USCG Master license with STCW certification
Cassie turns the boat into a moving dinner party, dropping plates built from New York line-cook speed, culinary-school technique, and food memories from 40+ countries. She reads a group fast, matches the menu to the mood, and keeps the whole week humming around the table.- Originally from Florida; lifelong connection to the water and outdoor entertaining
- Professional background in event planning in Washington, DC
- Formal culinary training in New York City; line cook at a noted Southeast Asian restaurant in Chinatown
- Has sailed and cooked in the Mediterranean, French Polynesia, and the BVI, drawing on travel to 40+ countries
Brad runs DANTE like a tight, easygoing ship: he knows the systems, reads the weather, and builds days that swing from quiet coves to tight lines and fast sails without wasting a mile. Guests feel it right away—solid hands on the wheel, engineering brain in the background, all pointed at your best week on the water.- North Carolina native; sailing since childhood on Pamlico Sound
- Mechanical engineering degree from N.C. State University
- 40,000+ nautical miles, including Inside Passage, U.S. East Coast, and Caribbean deliveries
- Professional experience spans hospitality, engineering projects abroad, and charter fishing in Alaska
Zoe layers fine-arts instincts over serious sea time, plating food that looks sharp and tastes like she’s been studying flavor her whole life, then shifting straight into mate mode when the boat needs hands. Guests get a galley that feels like a studio and a host who keeps the boat warm, safe, and wired for good energy.- Raised in Minnesota’s lake country with a lifelong pull to the water
- Career path from family newspaper business to full-time charter work in Alaska
- Experience on vessels from 28’ to 70’, including maintenance director, captain, sport-fishing guide, yacht racing, and Caribbean/U.S. deliveries
- Holds 100-ton Near Coastal Master License with STCW, Sail, and Assistance Towing endorsements
Menu
- Individual Shakshukas & mediterranean sausage. Homemade pita bread, labneh, & fresh fruit.
- Soft scrambled eggs & bacon, freshly baked croissants and yogurt parfaits.
- Bagels, fresh hot smoked salmon, cream cheese, onions, capers, tomato & fried eggs. Fresh fruit plate & overnight oats.
- Crispy roasted potato hash with sautéed red peppers, onion & sausage, topped with a fried egg & queso fresco. Homemade muffins & fresh fruit plate.
- Cinnamon Brioche French Toast. Glazed banana & whipped mascarpone. Soft boiled eggs, bacon & yogurt parfaits.
- Savory Crepes with Ham & Gruyère - Warm, delicate crepes filled with savory ham and melted Gruyere cheese.
- Brioche French Toast Topped with toasted pecans and orange glaze.
- Bagels & Lox Served with capers and pickled red onions.
- Eggs Benedict With poached eggs and homemade English muffins.
- Lemon & Blueberry Corn Pancakes, Bright and fluffy, perfect with a touch of maple syrup.
- Creamy Polenta Breakfast Bowl Topped with crispy pancetta, roasted tomatoes, and a poached egg.
- Korean slow cooked pork belly lettuce wraps. Homemade scallion pancakes & steamed rice. Traditional sauces and pickled veggies.
- Thai lemongrass and ginger crispy chicken wings. Cucumber & mango salad with a ginger vinaigrette. Egg fried rice.
- Tuna Poke Bowl With crisp vegetables and homemade spicy mayo.
- Crispy skin salmon filet on top of a nicoise salad of romaine, green beans, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, a hard boiled egg & homemade dressing.
- Greek style bowl with fresh salad, pickled vegetables, cous cous, homemade lamb meatballs & sauces.
- Flank Steak Salad Corn, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips.
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Served over arugula and mango with a sherry vinaigrette.
- Spiced Beef Empanadas Stuffed with olives and raisins.
- Grilled Za’atar Chicken Served with herbed yogurt sauce and roasted vegetables.
- Bulgogi Pork Lettuce Wraps Korean-style pork served in crisp lettuce cups.
- Moqueca; Brazillian Seafood stew of lobster, mussels, and sea bass in a roasted red pepper & coconut sauce. Served with rice & Brazilian cheese bread and a plantain salad.
- 63 degree sous vide egg in miso soup. An assortment of traditional Japanese omakase plates; Steamed gyoza, fresh nigiri, and hand rolled sushi.
- Handmade pasta with Peruvian pesto & seared tiger prawns.
- Thai crispy rice salad. Crispy duck leg confit Khao soi curry.
- Filet mignon and fresh cut french fries with bearnaise sauce and roasted asparagus.
- Watermelon, feta & mint salad. Morrocan fish tagine & saffron rice tahdig. Roasted za’atar cauliflower with garlicky lemon tahini.
- Jerk Chicken Served with cilantro rice, pineapple salsa, and chimichurri.
- Local Grouper Topped with scallion cream sauce and blistered garlic green beans.
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Paired with broccolini and potato gratin.
- Sesame-Seared Tuna Served with coconut rice, cabbage slaw, and sweet soy glaze.
- Chicken Parmesan, Topped with slow-simmered tomato sauce.
- Surf & Turf, Local lobster and grilled steak with prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and mashed potatoes.
- “Key Lime Pie” Pavlova
- Matcha cheesecake
- Blood Orange Tiramisu.
- Fresh Cardamom & chai ice cream with babka bits.
- Crepe cake
- Pistachio creme bruleé
- Lemon Olive Oil Cake Served with mascarpone cream.
- Wine-Poached Pears, Accompanied by palmiers and ice cream.
- Flourless Chocolate Torte, Finished with pecan crumble.
- Mango Cheesecake, Tropical and creamy.
- Lime & Pineapple Tart, Bright citrus custard in a flaky crust.
- Coconut Panna Cotta, Topped with passionfruit purée.
- Bacon, Date & Chèvre Flatbread – Sweet, salty, and creamy on a crispy flatbread base.
- Papaya & Avocado Salad With fresh lime and olive oil.
- Charcuterie Board, A selection of meats, cheeses, and fresh seasonal fruits.
- Homemade Hummus Trio, An assortment of house-made hummus flavors.
- Pork & Shrimp Dumplings Served with ponzu sauce.
- Sushi Canapés, Bite-sized sushi-inspired creations.
- Dressed oysters on the half shell.
- Grazing platter of local cheeses, cured meats.
- French onion soup.
- Roasted peach caprese.
Reviews
~Charla
~Lainey and LJ
~Joe
~Ally
~Ann
Rosenfield
VanLoocke
~Dawn
Our very first adventure chartering a yacht and this set the standard for all future charters.
From the first call with Kelsey, about a week before departure, we knew we were in good hands...friendly hands...someone who wanted to make this trip special...and boy did she ever.
We arrived in St. Thomas with a text from Kelsey that a car had been arranged to take us to the dock. (Already, things are being taken care of for us). Then, we met Kelsey...this happy, warm and caring young woman greeting us with open arms and hugs. We were instant friends. We came aboard and met the DELICIOUS Cassie...the chef of chefs. A brief tour, unpacking, and then the start of 6 unbelievable days beginning with special drinks and appetizers.
Our first dinner was 5 star and it only kept getting better and better. Cassie managed to make meals that were unique and delicious and beautiful to look at....AND, she navigate around dietary restrictions while managing to serve everyone at the same time. I gained 8 pounds in 6 days.....I hold Cassie deliciously responsible.
Every day brought a new adventure. Kelsey guided us through the days activities after breakfast each morning. We were in her capable and creative hands. Always going someplace interesting (she knows everything about every inch of the BVI and USVI).
This was an anniversary cruise and birthday cruise gift for my 75 year old husband. These two women made this a trip we will cherish and never forget. We are already looking into more charters as long as we can be with Kelsey and Cassie, since they are the gold standard and why would we want anyone else.
Oh, and Rachel, the rep for the boat....what a delight. Navigating me through every step until we settled on the right boat and crew. She made this first-time adventure something we will HAVE to repeat.
Thank you all. I could go on and on with every detail but I think you get the picture. The Kelsey and Cassie show is the only show in town. I'm still smiling (although 8 pounds heavier).
Hoping to hose Kelsey and Cassie at our home in West Palm Beach when they have free time in Florida.
Most sincerely and with gratitude,
David Cohen and Paul Bernabeo.
Colin and Alicia LOVED IT. They said it is the “most bada** thing they have ever done”.
Mindy and Jabez were absolutely great. Captain Jabez was so confident and was just so grounded, a good head on his shoulders and made us all feel super comfortable. When he wasn’t doing his job he was helping Mindy and asked if he needed anything to drink etc. They were an incredible team. The food was fantastic, and beautifully presented! We looked forward to every single meal. (They also loved the SA meal Jabez prepared) 😊
Jabez was great about getting the girls and ourselves up to do activities. Mindy took the kids over one day to Bitter End and hung out with the kids before the adults came over. It was so sweet of her and the girls loved it. They would hang out if we asked them to hang out but also knew when to give space. There was lots of sailing and we felt like we covered so much ground! Jabez was full of great suggestions. The crew even bought them a map and Jabez drew out their route!
14-50 years old and EVERYONE on the boat had an incredible trip.
Can't wait to do it again!
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