Yacht Description
New build, big cat. ENCORE is a 66–67ft Fountaine Pajot catamaran, delivered in 2024/2025, set up to sleep 10 guests in five equal en-suite queen cabins.
Easy water access. The hydraulic swim platform and swim ladder make “in and out” days painless. Wet feet, repeat.
Jacuzzi and real shade. A deck jacuzzi covers the post-swim reset, while sunpads, bimini, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi keep everyone comfortable when the group votes for downtime.
Toys that get used. You have two paddleboards, a sea scooter, an eFoil/foilboard, plus the classics: wakeboard, kneeboard, adult and child waterskis, towable tube, and floating mats, all launched off a Highfield 460 tender.
Captain Only: No 'Captain Only' offered
Specifications
- Length overall
- 67ft / 20.42 m
- Beam
- 9.84m
- Draft
- 1.7m
- Builder
- Fountaine Pajot
- Year built
- 2025
- Type
- Sailing Catamaran
- Cruising speed
- 8 knots
- Engines
- 2 x 17 kW 220V 50HZ genset
- Generator
- Yes
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 3
Charter Price
From $57,000 to $59,000 per week, all-inclusive.
All-Inclusive arrangement — expenses covered.
All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.
This yacht charters on all-inclusive terms — fuel, food, drinks and standard running expenses are covered in the charter price, so no APA deposit is added.
- Total guests
- 10
- Total cabins
- 5
- Queen cabins
- 5
- Heads
- 5
- Electric heads
- 5
- Basins
- 5
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- yes
- Jacuzzi
- Yes
5 staterooms for 10 guests.
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin 1 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Cabin 2 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Cabin 3 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Cabin 4 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
| Cabin 5 | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom | Full |
- Captain
- Heiko Franken
- Nationality
- German
- Languages
- English German Spanish
- Crew size
- 3
Runs charter operations in the Virgin Islands with a focus on controlled, safety-first days. Brings freediving and scuba experience to help keep in-water time organized and calm.
- German nationality
- Languages: English, German, Spanish
- Licenses/certifications: RYA 200T Ocean, STCW, Freediving Instructor, PADI Dive Master
- Crossed the Atlantic Ocean
Cooks with a wide flavor range shaped in Cape Town, drawing on influences from Greek to Indian and Malaysian. Can support vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free preferences from her Healthy Bistro background in Yucatan, Mexico.
- Born in South Africa to Argentine parents
- Worked in Michelin-star restaurants
- Nearly 90,000 nautical miles, including Cape Town to Australia via the Roaring Forties
- Opened a Healthy Bistro in Yucatan, Mexico with menus for vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free guests
Coordinates interior service and deck support while also leading onboard diving as a PADI Instructor. Her long dive-career helps keep underwater time structured and safety-focused.
- USA nationality; originally from New York City
- PADI Instructor since 2009; worked in Thailand, Hawaii, and Indonesia
- Licenses/certifications: RYA 200T Offshore, PADI Diving Instructor, STCW
- Former investment banking background (New York and Hong Kong)
-
1 eFoil Carbon Surf Board:
Take turns flying above the water; eFoiling is a crowd-pleaser between beach stops. -
Deck Jacuzzi:
End the day with a soak and sunset views, perfect for cocktails and stargazing. -
Onboard scuba diving (3 dives included):
Certified divers can dive straight from the yacht, with up to three dives included.
- Salon stereo
- Yes
- Salon TV
- Yes
- Multimedia
- Yes
- Nude charters
- On inquiry
- Books
- Yes
- Dine-in capacity
- Yes
- Watermaker
- Yes
- Ice maker
- Yes
- CDs
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
- Sun awning
- Yes
- Bimini
- Yes
- Special diets
- On inquiry
- Kosher
- On inquiry
- BBQ
- Yes
- Gay charters
- Yes
- Hairdryers
- Yes
- Port hatches
- Yes
- Smoking allowed
- Yes - Sugar Scoops only
- Children welcome
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Inverter
- Yes
- Internet
- Onboard WIFI
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| eFoil | 1 eFoil Carbon Surf Boards. |
| Sea scooter | Sea scooter for underwater propulsion. |
| Tube - towable | Towable tube for being towed behind the tender. |
| Floating mats | Floating mats for relaxing on the water. |
| Kneeboard | Kneeboard for kneeboarding. |
| Paddleboards | 2 paddleboards. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard for wakeboarding. |
| Water skis - adult | Adult water skis for waterskiing. |
| Water skis - child | Child water skis for waterskiing. |
| Snorkeling equipment | Snorkeling gear for guests. |
| Fishing gear | Fishing gear including 4 rods. |
| Beach games | Beach games for shore activities. |
- Smoked salmon on English muffin/bagel – Boursin cream cheese, red onion, scrambled or boiled egg; baked grapefruit/fruit platter.
- Corn fritters – Fried or scrambled eggs, tomato salsa, sour cream, avocado; fruit salad with honey and lime.
- Tomato, ham and cheese frittata – Served with bacon; fruit platter.
- Full breakfast – Fried eggs, spicy beans, mushrooms and sausages; fruit salad with coconut.
- Steamed mussels – Cider and bacon sauce, crusty bread; mixed green salad with honey mustard vinaigrette.
- Breakfast burrito – Served with fruit salad and vanilla yoghurt.
- Mushroom and Brie omelets – Served with Canadian bacon; fruit platter.
- Pancakes – Maple syrup, scrambled eggs and bacon; fruit salad.
- Spinach and pear soup – Served with crusty bread.
- Grilled lobster and shrimp salad – Fennel, orange and apple; citrus dressing; crusty bread.
- Seafood Thai red curry – Asian slaw and jasmine rice.
- Herbed grilled chicken breast – Coleslaw, toasted almonds, currants; yoghurt lime dressing.
- Philly beef baguette – With baby spinach; blue cheese, walnut and date salad.
- Pork ribs – Jack Daniels BBQ marinade, grilled baby corn, Caesar salad.
- Italian vegetable stew – With Parmesan.
- Grilled tuna – With Greek-style tabbouleh.
- Grilled oregano yellow fin tuna – Herbed couscous, garlic lemon broccoli, pesto sauce.
- Duck breast – Cranberry sauce, roasted sweet potato, wilted spinach.
- Grilled beef fillet – Mushroom cognac cream sauce; horseradish mashed potato; honey/cider-scented carrots and zucchini.
- Grilled Mahi Mahi – Roasted red pepper sauce, saffron rice, green beans.
- Grilled lamb cutlets – Quinoa; kale and carrot salad; roasted sweet potato.
- Soy and lager marinated pork tenderloin – Sweet potato mash; coleslaw with champagne dressing.
- Crispy skin salmon fillet – Citrus Hollandaise sauce, smashed garlic roast potatoes, roasted red pepper.
- NY-style baked citrus cheesecake – Apricot coulis.
- Chocolate mousse – Raspberry coulis.
- Banoffee pie – Banana and toffee pie.
- Lemon polenta cake
- Spiced apple and pear pie
- Mixed berry cobbler – With cream.
- Mixed cheese platter – Walnuts, dried fruit, red onion chutney and crackers.
- Crab cakes – Mango mayonnaise.
- Homemade hummus – Pomegranate seeds and mint; pita bread.
- Spicy shrimp bruschetta
- Scallops on crostini – Green apple dressing.
- Mixed cheese filo pastries
- Tuna and Leicester cheese dip – With crackers.
- Vegetable quiche
Chef’s Style & Influences
Seafood-forward menus with Mediterranean comfort dishes, bright citrus, herbs, and occasional Thai flavors.
Onboard Entertainment
Indoor audio system, iPod dock
Diving
Onboard
Fishing
Sustainability
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- British Virgin Islands
- Homeport
- Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, BVI
- License
- 1
- Permit
- 1
- MCA
- 1
- Insurance
- MHG Insurance
- Turnaround
- 48hrs
Charter Reviews
We've had the best time exploring every inch of the BVI's with you guys. You've made this experience so memorable for us, from The Baths, to the early morning snorkeling spots, to the places that the tarpon try to eat our feet, every moment has been so much fun and you've made it extra fun.
Thank you for taking such good care of us from breakfast to dinner, we've had the best time exploring with you this whole time.
Thank you!
The Squad
Awesome meals, friendly service, lots of energy. Everything made the
trip unforgettable.
Can’t wait to see that Mahi!! We hope our next trip comes soon in the
future. Having Carolina on our next adventure is a requirement for sure!
Thank you guys for everything!"
ERIC SALOMON
and conversation to the gorgeous water and snorkeling spots. Carolina was adaptable
to all our needs and pivoted her menu just for us.
I'm a unique client with a unique health background needing extra attention, and she just understood immediately. She is not just a chef, she loves nutrition, healthy, and nourishing food that is beautiful and delicious.
Know you are in good hands. Just bring your swimsuits, sunscreen and
openness to explore, then relax and enjoy !😎"
This was our first adventure in the BVI. We were able to visit all the hot spots!
Soggy Dollar, Long Bay, Anegada, the Baths, Bitter End, The Indians, Ginger Island. The food was delicious. Every meal was special and satisfied our Epicurian desire.
Attentive and responsive.
Snorkeling among vibrant and colorful sea life.
We can't thank you enough
We need and want to take Heiko and Rebecca home with us - AMAZING CREW!
Steve and Kim K
Heiko is a superlative captain - so steady and uber-responsible. He also was a great tour guide in general. His love for snorkeling and everything in the sea was contagious, and he took us to many out of the way snorkeling spots. I think my youngest grandson (10) wants to be just like Heiko when he grows up. 😂. Heiko really planned the perfect itinerary for our family. I feel like the activities, sailing, etc. were perfectly paced for all.
Rebecca is an amazing woman. Just so terrific, kind, and interesting. She took such good care of us every single day. Both Heiko and she always made sure Ed (89) felt safe, particularly getting on and off the dinghy.
We kayaked, snorkeled, paddle-boarded, tubed, and in general spent a ton of time in the water.
The boat was very comfortable, including the beds. The weather was terrific. The food was delicious. The crew was A+. The trip exceeded my expectations, and they were very high to begin with. It was a great family celebration, and we will always remember it as a very special and fun adventure. Though Ed didn’t do the water activities, he also really loved the trip.
Thanks for your help in planning a terrific vacation.
From delicious meals, to guiding us through the baths on Virgin Gorda, Carolina (Cat) delivered on all fronts!"
CORY CHRISTIAN
Heiko, you are the Captain Extraordinaire! We felt safe in your ever-capable hands. You were an amazing ocean tour guide also. You have created time aspiring free divers in Charles and Arthur. Olivia loved all of your deep knowledge of the sea.
In short - we love all of you and you ROCK!
Your knowledge of this beautiful place, ability to stay steps ahead of us and the weather, and the most amazing food to fuel us, made this a truly remarkable and unforgettable experience.
Thank you.
Not only does she have the technical sailing skill and rock-solid decision making to
inspire confidence in her guests, she does it all with a smile, with patience and with fun,
youthful energy.
She shared her experience in the Southern Ocean, not only is she a great chef but a great sailor too.
Carolina provided a precious life experience which every member of our party will treasure as one of the brightest highlights of our time on this earth. Go C!"
KOSTAS SPERIDAKOS
Heiko, thank you for being our fearless captain. You were always ready to create an adventure for us. And you sail beautifully. Your knowledge of the island and the water is impressive.
Rebecca, thank you for always being so eager to help us out when needed. And thank you for all the cocktails - our favorite part! And you catch the "rope" perfectly every time :)
Well, it is time to go home. I have relaxed on a level I/we have never relaxed at and we appreciate y'all making that happen for our family. We will miss our floating abode.
God Bless
Blake, Amber, Bryce, Alex, Colette, Evangeline, Casey and Kate
Chef Carolina's food was exceptional. The care that she put into her food was
remarkable. She has a very broad repertoire when it comes to food. Being a foodie and
having been to many Michelin star restaurants all over the world, I would say her food is
right up there.
Her menu was well thought out using fresh, local ingredients; creative,
beautifully presented and absolutely delicious!
Carolina’s professionalism, attention to detail, impeccable service and fun-loving vibe was incredible.
We could not have enjoyed ourselves more even if we wanted to.
Thank you for an experience of a lifetime!
KRISTEN & IAN
other couples that are great friends of ours! We all had difficult dietary needs such as
low carb, gluten-free and dairy free. Our chef, Carolina, did an awesome job of keeping
us well fed with incredible food! Our favorites were snorkeling at the Indians, exploring
at the Baths and relaxing on Jost Van Dyke at Soggy Dollar Bar! — with Andrea G.
and Christine L.
ROCKY L.
Heiko and Rebecca - THANK YOU SO MUCH! Absolutely the best crew in every detail of the trip. And fun, great company.
Kept us safe and catered to our type of vacation. Thank you for taking the time to take us to the best spots - snorkeling was fantastic. The food was 5-stars!!
We will definitely be back!
Pam. F
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