ABIDE Yacht Description
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Recent refit in 2024:
Freshly updated in 2024, bringing a more modern feel throughout the yacht. -
Tow-sports package:
Wakeboard plus adult and kids’ waterskis, with a towable tube for easy group fun. -
Starlink communication:
Starlink listed onboard for a more reliable connection while cruising the islands.
Refit, then go sailing. ABIDE is a 138ft Jongert sailing yacht built in 2002 and refit in 2024, aimed at guests who want proper sailing with updated comfort rather than a floating nightclub.
Water time is easy. The swim platform and outdoor shower make the jump-from-deck, rinse-off, repeat routine simple. Add air conditioning inside and Wi‑Fi when you need to rejoin civilization. Briefly.
Toys that get used. There’s a towable tube, wakeboard, adult and kids’ water skis, paddleboards, floating mats, and snorkeling gear, plus an underwater still camera and video kit for evidence.
Sleep count: eight. ABIDE sleeps up to 8 guests across 4 suites, including two queen cabins, one double, and a single, each with en-suite bathroom facilities.
Accommodation
ABIDE offers three beautifully appointed guest cabins all aft of the ship. Furthest aft is the main cabin, which takes the full width of the boat at the stern, has a queen bed, daybed for lounging, full-sized desk and smart TV.Starboard side, forward of the main cabin has a double bed and a single bed.
Port side, forward of the main cabin is the VIP guest cabin with a queen bed and desk.
Each cabin is thoughtfully furnished with luxury bedding, ample cabinet and closet storage, and beautiful, modern en-suite heads. Each cabin also has its own temperature control adding to the personalized comfort and convenience.
In addition, each cabin has a hair dryer along with complimentary shampoo, body wash and conditioner.
Also, complimentary dive/snorkel mask defogger and sunscreen.
Swim towels are provided.
What is the cabin arrangement of ABIDE?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Suite | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom facilities | Full |
| Guest Cabin 1 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom facilities | Full |
| Guest Cabin 2 | Double bed | Private en-suite bathroom facilities | Full |
| Guest Cabin 3 | Single bed | Private en-suite bathroom facilities | Full |
ABIDE
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Weekly price: $90,000 - $90,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 138'
- # of Guests: 6
- # of Cabins: 3
- # of Crew: 6
- Builder: Jongert
- Consumption: 10GPH US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 8-10 KTS
- Max. Speed: 12 knots
- Built Year: 2002
- Refit: 2024
- Turnaround: 48 hrs
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ABIDE 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 |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | ||||||
| Summer 2026 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | ||||||
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
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.ABIDE Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 180,000USD to 180,000USD | 180,000USD to 180,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 90,000USD to 90,000USD | 90,000USD to 90,000USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 45,000USD to 45,000USD | 45,000USD to 45,000USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 90,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 45,000USD |
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: USD90,000
High season rate: USD90,000
All rates are for 7 nights. LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
INQUIRE for short charters.
Available in the Leewards & Windwards
Holiday Rates
CHRISTMAS: 1 - 6 Guests $120,000 Must end no later than Dec 26th. 7 Night Min
NEW YEARS: 1 - 6 Guests $140,000 Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th, 7 Night Min
48 hour turn
All rates are for 7 nights. LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
INQUIRE for short charters.
Available in the Leewards & Windwards
Holiday Rates
CHRISTMAS: 1 - 6 Guests $120,000 Must end no later than Dec 26th. 7 Night Min
NEW YEARS: 1 - 6 Guests $140,000 Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th, 7 Night Min
48 hour turn
ABIDE 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 |
|---|---|
| Wakeboard | 1 wakeboard. |
| Tube - towable | Tube - towable. |
| Paddleboards | 1 stand-up paddleboard. |
| Water skis - adult | 1 set of adult water skis. |
| Water skis - child | 1 set of child water skis. |
| Floating mats | 5 floating mats. |
| Snorkeling gear | Snorkeling gear for guests. |
| Fishing gear | Fishing gear. |
| Underwater camera & video | Underwater camera and video. |
| Beach games | Beach games. |
Other Entertainment
Device hook up: Yes/SONOS
All amenities available at this time and up to date. While every effort will be made to stay up to date, unforeseen circumstances may happen causing item to be unavailable or substituted.
Crew
Captain
Chef
Engineer
Stewardess
Engineer
Captain: Roland Schaeffer
Runs sailing itineraries from the Virgin Islands to Grenada with local routing knowledge built over years of Caribbean charters. Brings a diving focus onboard as a PADI Instructor.
- South African nationality
- License - RYA YM Commercial
- 100,000+ Nm on long-distance sailing yacht deliveries
- PADI Instructor
Brings restaurant and owner-operator experience from South Africa, Europe, and the Americas, keeping meals timed to the day on the water. Can accommodate dietary requirements based on her culinary background.
- South African nationality
- Restaurant industry background across South Africa, Europe, South and Central America
- Owned an eatery in London-Marylebone
- PADI Divemaster
Keeps systems running reliably and draws on hands-on knowledge gained as a lead during Abide's refit period. Also supports deck operations from his sailing-yacht charter background.
- From coastal New Jersey, USA
- Introduced to yachting in 2016
- Worked 5 years as steward-deckhand on Caribbean term charters
- Lead role on Abide's refit project during a 20-month yard period
Handles sailing operations and guest water time with experience across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the US East Coast. Can support diving-led days as a dive instructor.
- Worked on vessels since 2018 in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and eastern seaboard of the United States
- Charter captain on catamarans up to 62ft in Greece and the Virgin Islands
- Dive instructor
Supports deck routines and helps keep guest days active on the water, drawing from years sailing on Galveston Bay. Brings industry experience since 2022.
- From Houston, Texas, USA
- Grew up sailing on Galveston Bay
- In the yachting industry since 2022
Brings local Caribbean sailing familiarity from a life raised on boats, helping keep island days practical and organized. Adds travel and tourism studies from England to support guest planning and flow onboard.
- Born in Nevis and raised on boats in the Caribbean
- Moved to England in 2020
- Studied Travel and Tourism and Psychology (GCSEs and A-levels)
Menu
- Leek & Feta omelette with a sprinkle of sumac
- Toast with crab & coriander – chilli mayo
- Lobster hash: local caught Lobster, russet potatoes, topped with poached eggs and garlic infused ghee
- Spiced avocado with black beans, sour cream & cheese, on homemade toasted sourdough rubbed with garlic
- Baked Challah French toast topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup
- Salmon Poke Bowl: Wild Alaskan Salmon, sushi rice, roasted beets, watermelon radishes, wakame seaweed and toasted sesame seeds
- Spicy Thai steak salad: top sirloin, Thai dressing with a side of steamed basmati rice
- Ginger – Beet salad bowls: quinoa, ginger harissa vinaigrette and home made cape seed loaf
- Seared mushrooms, Radicchio & Fregola with whipped Ricotta
- Sesame crusted seared Ahi salad with kale, Napa cabbage, roasted cashews and avocado
- White Miso glazed cod with three bean, three lime salad
- Filet with parsnip cream, wild mushrooms and steamed broccolini
- Black pepper tofu with steamed rice
- 48 hour Sous vide beef short ribs with chive flecked polenta and caramelized kimchi
- Shrimp stew with toasted fennel, lemon & chives
- Strawberry, Pomegranate and Rose petal mess
- Chocolate pots with lemon shortbread
- Passionfruit tiramisu
- Pears baked with lemon, bay & Marsala
- Classic crème brûlée with rosemary biscuits
- Black bean – chipotle dip
- Tandoori lamb meatballs with minted yogurt
- Lima Bean mash with Muhammara
- Pizza Bianca with potato, anchovy and sage
- Selection of samosa’s with homemade relish’s and chutneys
