ISLAND TIME Yacht Description
he Leopard 44 is an innovative design! With an open forward cockpit you get a good breeze throughout the whole boat while you are relaxing on a mooring ball with a cocktail in one of the beautiful bays in the Virgin Islands.This vessel features 4 double cabins with ensuite heads plus a generator and AC, making it ideal for larger groups! All cabins are good sizes and well ventilated with plenty of storage space.
The spacious and comfortable salon has large windows with doors to both the forward and aft cockpits.
A unique feature is the open forward cockpit with direct access from the saloon. It is an ideal shady spot to sit and relax with a cocktail, or play a game of cards.
The main aft cockpit has a raised helm which leaves all of the space in the cockpit for relaxing and dining. Both the forward and aft cockpits are covered with a continuous hard top bimini.
There is a swim platform at the back of the boat with boarding ladder on the port side.
Presented by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht ISLAND TIME is a 44 ft sailing catamaran. ISLAND TIME spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was completed by the ship builder Leopard in 2012. An elegant refit was completed in 2019. The well-planned yacht layout features 2 large cabins and easily accommodates up to 4 guests.
ISLAND TIME is presented primarily as a sailing catamaran. The central space of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is expansive, with a comfortable dining and seating area and usually it where you, as a charter guest, spend most of your time. The modern cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. The cabins offer designer mattrace beds and feature ensuite bathrooms. Multiple portholes add to the feeling of connection with the discovered environment.
The sailboat features 2x Yanmar 39HP Northern Lights 6KW engines and a generator.
Accommodation
2 guests cabins. The aft cabin is a queen and forward guest cabin is a double with a forward twin berth in the forepeak. The twin bed has access from the double cabin.If 3 cabins are required for 4 pax then there is an additional double cabin available.
Island Time has the forward cockpit/sitting area with access from the salon.
Captain Only
CAPTAIN ONLY: $11,000 - 6 guests. $11,000 - 4 guests $10,000 - 2 guests Includes: Captain, yacht, paper products, basic condiments, propane, water, use of all water toys. Excludes: Food, beverages, bar, ice, fuel, mooring or dock fees, customs, port and immigration fees, cruising permits, airport transfers, shore excursions. DAY CHARTERS: $1,800 full day 9am to 4:30 pm $1,200 half day 12 noon to 4:30pm The charter rate is all-inclusive of the boat, fuel, captain/crew, premium drinks (both alcohol and non-alcohol), light food and snacks, snorkel gear and water toys!What is the cabin arrangement of ISLAND TIME?
- 1 VIP cabin
- 1 Double cabin
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ISLAND TIME 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 2023 | $13,500 | $14,000 | $14,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Winter 2022 to 2023 | $13,500 | $14,000 | $14,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Summer 2023 | $13,500 | $14,000 | $14,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Winter 2023 to 2024 | $13,500 | $14,000 | $14,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
ISLAND TIME Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 27,000$ to 33,000$ | 5,400$ to 9,900$ | 32,400$ to 42,900$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 13,500$ to 16,500$ | 2,700$ to 4,950$ | 16,200$ to 21,450$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 6,750$ to 8,250$ | 1,350$ to 2,475$ | 8,100$ to 10,725$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 13,500$ / 6 * 3 days = 6,750$ |
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: $13,500
High season rate: $16,500
CRUISING FEES:
BVI cruising fees are NOT included in the rates for Island Time.
Rate + BVI cruising fees
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 3 nights
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.
USVI based yacht.
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client expense. Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning and early start.
FULL-BOARD OPTION: Island Time is offering full-board.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client expense.
Discount: $150 per person
LOCAL FARE OPTION: Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client expense.
Discount: $75 per person
CHRISTMAS:
2023 - Flat Rate $15,500 Must end no later than Dec 26th
NEW YEARS:
2023/24 - Flat Rate $16,500 Must begin no sooner than Dec 27th
CRUISING FEES:
BVI cruising fees are NOT included in the rates for Island Time.
Rate + BVI cruising fees
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 3 nights
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.
USVI based yacht.
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client expense. Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning and early start.
FULL-BOARD OPTION: Island Time is offering full-board.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client expense.
Discount: $150 per person
LOCAL FARE OPTION: Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client expense.
Discount: $75 per person
CHRISTMAS:
2023 - Flat Rate $15,500 Must end no later than Dec 26th
NEW YEARS:
2023/24 - Flat Rate $16,500 Must begin no sooner than Dec 27th
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Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
All certified divers are required to present their certification cards and inform the crew if any rental equipment will need to be arranged. If guests are interested in trying scuba diving, the crew will arrange a Discover Scuba Diving.
The crew will build this into the itinerary and make the necessary arrangements.
Rendezvous diving average costs with equipment
1 Tank Dive - $100
2 Tank Dive - $140
Night Dive - $150
Discover Scuba Diving - $160
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Crew Information
Captain: Thomas Richardson
MEET YOUR CREW
Captain Thomas grew up boating in Louisiana. He had an aluminum John Boat that he drove up and down the Vermillion River at 8 years old. Growing up Thomas learned fishing, crabbing and shrimping in the marsh and offshore with his father. As a teenager, Thomas was introduced to sailing by a couple in Galveston Texas and he fell in love with sailing. In college, he bought a Hobie 14-foot Catamaran and learned to sail. In his late twenties, he lived in Miami Florida and raced a Tornado (an Olympic Class Sailboat). He dreamed of one day living on a sailboat and sailing around the world.
Brenda grew up fishing on the banks of Toledo Bend Lake in north Louisiana. She loved the sea but wasn't exposed to boats until she met Thomas. She enjoyed sailing with Thomas, but she always said that she would never live on a boat. Thomas prayed that she would change her mind.
After they got married, they bought “Sandy Key," a 33-foot Beneteau. Almost every weekend they would take their kids and friends for a sail. Unfortunately, hurricane "Ivan" destroyed the "Sandy Key" after years of week-end sailing.
Work and life took them out of the sailing scene for a few years. Their daughter talked Thomas into getting a racing catamaran. They purchased a Hobie Tiger to race for a few seasons. It was a fun and enjoyable time traveling to races but life got busy, their daughter grew up and the Tiger was sold.
Thomas and his dad purchased a 28 ft Grady White fishing boat together. A lot of "guys week-ends" were spent fishing the waters near Venice Louisiana. At Venice, you can catch Tuna offshore, Red Fish and Trout in the Mississippi River Channel, and Bass in the fresh inland waters, all in the same weekend. Our freezers were full of fish for years. We sold the Grady when it was time to retire and start this adventure.
Brenda developed allergies to Bahia grass, pecan trees and oak trees, all of which existed in their yard. It was time to move! Brenda agreed to sell the house and buy a boat with the agreement that she would give it 6 months trial. Thomas made the boat as comfortable as possible with all the upgrades. It worked! They have lived on their boat now since October 5, 2018. It is their home. Thomas' years of prayers paid off :)
They have sailed up and down the Caribbean for a couple of years to gain experience. Thomas obtained his Master Captain's License. Now they share their boat life by chartering to people who are wanting an "Island Time" adventure.
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Reviews
We traveled to a variety of bays & coves from St. Thomas, St. James and St. John!
The activities we enjoyed included paddle boarding, snorkeling, Kayaking, hiking, visiting national parks, beautiful beach and even Shopping!
Last but not least the food was delicious!
I was more than pleased with our food selections as you catered to our food likes and allergies. it was like being on a mini-cruise ship. Mac enjoyed getting his hands on the wheel with Thomas and Brenda, you kept the bot tidy and clean while making sure that each of us had everything we wanted.
The children enjoyed the dinghy trips to the beaches, the water toys and diving off the front of the boat, while the adults chilled out on board enjoying the ambience and the peace and quiet.
We will definitely be back
Since we had such a great experience, we chartered again and this time it was on Tom and Brenda's own vessel - Island Time. I never did believe that we could outdo the first trip but boy was I wrong. My family is hooked on sailing and highly recommend Tom and Brenda rto be your crew.
We had two kids with us, and he went above and beyond to make sure everyone was relaxed and happy.
He cooked speciality pancakes for the kids each morning, played card games with them, and even taught our oldest daughter how to drive the boat.
He is incredibly knowledgeable on the islands, and we always felt like he was going the extra mile to make sure all of our needs were met.
We still talk about the gumbo he made for us; delicious! We have already booked our second trip with Captain Thomas and can't wait to be back down to the US Virgin Islands.