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Elevator Summary
Under new management, Altesse is a resplendent Lagoon 560 sailing yacht, presenting a unique blend of luxury and adventurous sailing in the Virgin Islands. This 56' exemplary vessel accommodates up to 8 guests in three queen cabins and a master suite, making her an ideal choice for discerning families or groups. The yacht's customized 'champagne lounge' and a bimini-covered flybridge dining area outlines its exclusivity in combining luxurious comfort with breathtaking 360-degree views.
Accommodation
Altesse optimizes comfort and elegance, accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 sumptuous cabins which include 3 queen staterooms and 1 master suite, detailed with plush furnishings and contemporary amenities. Each cabin is well-appointed with private en-suite facilities, ensuring privacy and convenience for all guests aboard.
| # | Cabin Type | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Cabin | 3 |
| 2 | Master Suite | 1 |
Toys
- 3 Stand Up Paddle Boards
- Snorkeling Gear for 12
- Floating Mats and Sea Scooter
- 2-Person Kayak
- Adult and Kids Water Ski Sets
- Wakeboard and Kneeboard
Amenities
The yacht Altesse is equipped comprehensively to heighten the on-board experience. Key features include a state-of-the-art multimedia system for entertainment, a full bimini top providing shade for the flybridge, an onboard BBQ setup, and WiFi connectivity ensuring you’re always connected. Her exclusive onboard water maker enhances self-sufficiency while cruising.
Crew
The Altesse is manned by a proficient two-member crew, consisting of Captain Kennon Jones and Chef/First Mate Stephanie Johnson. Capt. Jones brings a vast 33,000 nautical miles of sailing proficiency coupled with multilingual capabilities, including Spanish and French. Stephanie complements the experience with her exquisite culinary skills, developed from extensive travel and her background in marine biology. They ensure a premier and personalized yachting adventure, appealing to both newcomers and seasoned chartermasters alike.
Captain Kennon Jones
Chef Stephanie Johnson
Accommodation
Altesse accommodates up to 8 people in 3 spacious queen cabins and 1 luxury master suiteCaptain Only
N/AWhat is the cabin arrangement of ALTESSE?
- 4 VIP cabins
ALTESSE
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Weekly price: $0 - $35,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 56'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 4
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Lagoon
- Cruising Speed: 8
- Max. Speed: 12
- Built Year: 2013
- Refit: 2019
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ALTESSE 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 2023 to 2024 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,500 | $34,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2024 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,500 | $34,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $33,000 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
ALTESSE Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 0$ to 70,000$ | 0$ to 21,000$ | 0$ to 91,000$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 0$ to 35,000$ | 0$ to 10,500$ | 0$ to 45,500$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 0$ to 17,500$ | 0$ to 5,250$ | 0$ to 22,750$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 0$ / 6 * 3 days = 0$ |
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: $0
High season rate: $35,000
This vessel is legal to conduct charters in the BVI
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5, Inquire for less.
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.
BVI PORT FEE: B.V.I. customs and cruising permit fees are included in the rate.
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2@$29,700 | 3@$30,050 | 4@$30,400 | 5@$30,750 | 6@$31,100 | 7@$31,950 | 8@$33,800
LOCAL FARE MEAL PLAN: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@$29,850 | 3@$30,275 | 4@30,700 | 5@31,125 | 6@31,550 | 7@32,475 | 8@34,400
SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks.
EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks.
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS 2024: already booked
NEW YEARS '24/25: already booked
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiverThis vessel is legal to conduct charters in the BVI
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5, Inquire for less.
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.
BVI PORT FEE: B.V.I. customs and cruising permit fees are included in the rate.
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2@$29,700 | 3@$30,050 | 4@$30,400 | 5@$30,750 | 6@$31,100 | 7@$31,950 | 8@$33,800
LOCAL FARE MEAL PLAN: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@$29,850 | 3@$30,275 | 4@30,700 | 5@31,125 | 6@31,550 | 7@32,475 | 8@34,400
SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks.
EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks.
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS 2024: already booked
NEW YEARS '24/25: already booked
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiver
Price Terms
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ALTESSE Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Onboard
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Dining table on Flybridge
BBQ on flybridge and cockpit
Custom built "champagne deck" - large multi-person sunbed to rear of cockpit
Crew Information
Captain
Chef/First Mate
Captain: Kennon Jones
Capt. Kennon Jones
Originally from Georgia, Kennon has been sailing since 2011 when he decided to buy a 23’ sailboat from craigslist for $500. It was all downhill from there as sailing fever took hold. He went on to complete a two and a half year double handed circumnavigation (2018 - 2020) aboard his 1971 Tartan 34C Temujin which he still lives aboard and cruises in the off season. With over 33,000 nautical miles of experience, he holds a USCG Master Near Coastal license and works as a freelance captain for deliveries, charters, and sailing/cruising instruction. Prior to making a living on the water, Kennon worked for the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and extensively cruised the Chesapeake Bay. He has a degree in Economics and Chinese (Mandarin) from Wake Forest University and speaks Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Italian as well as bits of Indonesian, Russian, and Arabic. When not sailing Kennon enjoys scuba diving, spearfishing, wakeboarding, reading, dabbling in data science, and continuing to avoid climates where socks are necessary (though an exception is made for snow skiing).
Chef Stephanie Johnson
Stephanie was raised in beautiful Oregon but has spent 20 years throughout the Caribbean. She feels lucky to be able to call both naturally beautiful spots home. After graduating with a Marine Biology degree Stephanie discovered the yachting industry which combined her love of adventure, marine life, sharing food, meeting new people, and generally celebrating life.
Stephanie and her husband owned their own 72ft boat for 15 incredible years. They chartered all winter and traveled in the off season. When her husband passed away she decided she wasn’t done being on the water and had more to learn and explore so, she is back for more adventure. She holds a 100ton USCG Captains license and is excited to share her cooking skills developed in the Pacific Northwest and honed on her travels around the world.
Stephanie’s cooking tends to be on the lighter healthier side bringing in as many of the local ingredients as possible. However, her motto in life is, “Everything in moderation, including moderation!”
Menu
DAY BREAK
Apple Croissant French Toast
Ebelskivers
Procuitto & Caramelized Onion Quiche
Dill and Goat Cheese Scramble
Blood Orange Mascarpone and Fruit filled Crepes
Veggie Toast w/ a Poached Egg
Lobster Benedict
MIDDAY
Asian Summer Noodles
Pulled Pork Minis with Sweet Potato Fries
Tangled Tiger Shrimp Salad
West Coast Fish Tacos
Italian Sausage & Pepper Pasta
Farmers Market Salad
Thai Green Curry
HORS D'OEUVRES
Tuna Nachos
Mani Bites
Greek Baked Feta
Spicy Edamame Beans
Caprese Bites
Tomato Tart
Classic Cheese & Charcuterie Board
MAIN
Pistachio Encrusted Sea Bass on a lump crab salad with a coconut lemongrass emulsion
Bourbon Fig and Roasted Garlic Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, with roasted
New Potatoes and Fresh Asparagus
Asian-Mexican Fusion Tuna Stack with a Wasabi Cauliflower Mash
Steak Sublime with Fennel Mascarpone Risotto
5 Spice Crispy Duck Breast with Sweet Potato Mash
Caribbean Lobster with Cheesy Polenta and Roasted Veggies
SHIP'S BAR
Vodka: Tito's
Rum: Cruzan (3-4 Flavors, a Dark, and a Light)
Bourbon: Bulleit
Gin: Bombay Sapphire
Tequila: Milagro
Champagne: La Marca Prosecco
Red/White Wine
($12-$15 bottles typically): Josh, 19 Crimes, Apothic, Matua, Dark Horse, Oyster Bay
Cordials: Grand Marnier, Espresso Vodka, Amaretto. Frangelica
Beers: ST. John Brewer's, Leatherback Brewery, Corona
Reviews
(5 Being the Highest)5
Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes!
Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes. The crew was great! Kennon and Stephanie are awesome. We couldn’t have a better crew. We had both kids an adults. And everyone would say they are the best!
Was the food good and well presented?
Yes. It was delicious. You will not go hungry. Everything was made from scratch. We ate like kings and queens. We had a couple picky eater and one with a food allergy. The chief accommodated for everyone.8. Additional comments about the yacht and crew?
Cannot say enough good things. They were great.
Cruising Area. Did you like the area you chartered in?
Loved it. Each stop had something different but still beautiful
It has been absolutely fantastic from the minute we met to the day of departure! Hope to see you again soon, love and hugs! We can’t thank you enough for your hospitality!
This trip has exceeded expectations on every level. The boat is beautiful and the islands and water are spectacular but the crew of Kennon and Stephanie is what topped the charts! They are amazing taking care of every need, want and thought – they listen and try to do What they can to make the trip perfect and he succeeded at every turn. This was a special trip for Bob and Norma and it became a trip of a lifetime for all of us. We are forever grateful and this will stay in our memories forever!
Thank you for exceeding expectations on every level. This bucket list trip was almost never happened was so many obstacles thrown away. We were positively thrilled when we actually stepped on board Ventana. And the thrills, surprises, and moments never stopped after we landed. Thank you Stephanie Kevin for everything. You are the best crew we could have asked for. Everything was outstanding! Meals were five star. Experience was six star! Hugs!
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