Onboard catamaran LA VIE EST BELLE.
Guest favorites are Anegada bingo and scavenger hunt and snorkeling with turtles at Peter Island.
Yacht is in good condition and the crew are extremely friendly!
A Dutch couple.
LA VIE EST BELLE Yacht Description
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Hydraulic swim platform:
Easy water access and launching all water toys for fun family swim and beach time. -
Variety of water sports gear:
Paddleboards, wakeboard, kneeboard, tube towable & water skis; perfect for thrill seekers. -
Three underwater sea scooters:
Premium underwater fun exploring reefs – great for adventurous guests of all ages.
"Life is Beautiful"
La Vie est Belle is a stunning 2024 sailing catamaran designed to deliver luxury, comfort, and unforgettable experiences at sea. She accommodates up to 8 charter guests in three spacious queen cabins and one expansive master suite, perfect for those seeking extra space and privacy.
Onboard amenities include SeaDek flooring, a hard top, a hydraulic lift, solar panels, full air conditioning, a water maker, ice maker, and a full-sized refrigerator. Guests will enjoy a fully customizable menu tailored to their preferences, along with eco-friendly, reef-safe toiletries and a bar stocked just the way they like it. A coffee and espresso machine ensures the perfect start to every morning.
Adventure and relaxation go hand in hand with La Vie est Belle’s wide range of water toys and entertainment: rendezvous scuba diving, snorkeling gear, underwater scooters, wakeboard, stand-up paddleboard, a 10-foot floating dock, pool noodles, and fishing gear. For indoor fun, enjoy board and card games, a television in the salon, and a Fusion 3 Bluetooth-enabled sound system for your favorite tunes.
Charter La Vie est Belle for a truly beautiful life experience.
Front-row seat to the water. LA VIE EST BELLE is a 2024 55’ Bali power cat built around one big idea: maximize usable space. The hydraulic swim platform drops you straight into the water with sea scooters, paddleboards, tow toys and snorkel gear ready to go, while the wide aft cockpit and open saloon keep everyone in the same social zone instead of scattered around the boat.
Private-floating-apartment mode enabled. Four queen cabins sleep up to eight guests, all with en-suite heads and full air conditioning running day and night. The crew normally uses the twin cabin, and can free up an extra guest cabin for a fee if you want all four queens. Think: one group, no bunk-bed politics.
Serious crew, unserious vibe. Captain Pepijn (RYA Yachtmaster Offshore) has been sailing since he was literally strapped to a fender in a car seat, and Chef Nicole brings professional hospitality and yacht-galley training to the table—plus custom menus and special diets handled without drama. You get a compact, skilled two-person team focused entirely on eight guests, not a rotating cast of randoms.
Entertainment system: ocean plus extras. Full Wi‑Fi, indoor audio and TV keep the “I need a screen” people happy, while the gym gear, beach games, big-game trolling setup and optional rendezvous diving handle everyone else. The yacht is also set up for adult-only and clothing-optional charters, so you can dial the atmosphere from family-friendly to “no tan lines” without changing boats.
Accommodation
*Crew occupy the twin cabin and will change cabins for an additional fee. Please inquire first.What is the cabin arrangement of LA VIE EST BELLE?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Cabin 1 | Queen | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| Queen Cabin 2 | Queen | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| Queen Cabin 3 | Queen | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| Queen Cabin 4 | Queen | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| Twin Cabin | Twin | En-suite bathroom | Full |
LA VIE EST BELLE
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Weekly price: $31,000 - $35,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 55'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 4
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Bali Catamarans
- Consumption: 1.5 US US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 8 knots
- Max. Speed: 15 knots
- Built Year: 2024
- Turnaround: 48h
LA VIE EST BELLE 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 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | ||||
| 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.LA VIE EST BELLE Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 62,000USD to 70,000USD | 62,000USD to 70,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 31,000USD to 35,000USD | 31,000USD to 35,000USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 15,500USD to 17,500USD | 15,500USD 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. 31,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 15,500USD |
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: USD31,000
High season rate: USD35,000
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
For 6-night charters, divide the weekly rate by 7 nights x 6 nights. For 5-nights, divide the weekly rate by 6 nights x 5 nights.
48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND
Please inquire if you need a cabin change
SLEEP ABOARD: The yacht does not offer sleepaboards
LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 2 dinners ashore at client expense.
-For local fare, deduct $150 per person off the charter rate
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS ('25/'26):
7 night minimum.
CHRISTMAS 2025: 1-8 guests @ +10% surcharge over 8 pax rate ($37,400) - charter must end no later than 12/27
NEW YEARS 25/26: 1-8 guests @ +20% surcharge over 8 pax rate ($40,800)
SAINT MARTIN / SAINT BARTHS RELOCATION FEE:
Relocation fee of $3,000, minimum 48 hours required on either side of charter dates for boat transit (in addition to normal turnaround). Please inquire for availability.
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
For 6-night charters, divide the weekly rate by 7 nights x 6 nights. For 5-nights, divide the weekly rate by 6 nights x 5 nights.
48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND
Please inquire if you need a cabin change
SLEEP ABOARD: The yacht does not offer sleepaboards
LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 2 dinners ashore at client expense.
-For local fare, deduct $150 per person off the charter rate
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS ('25/'26):
7 night minimum.
CHRISTMAS 2025: 1-8 guests @ +10% surcharge over 8 pax rate ($37,400) - charter must end no later than 12/27
NEW YEARS 25/26: 1-8 guests @ +20% surcharge over 8 pax rate ($40,800)
SAINT MARTIN / SAINT BARTHS RELOCATION FEE:
Relocation fee of $3,000, minimum 48 hours required on either side of charter dates for boat transit (in addition to normal turnaround). Please inquire for availability.
LA VIE EST BELLE 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 |
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| Floating mats | 1 floating mat for relaxing on the water. |
| Kneeboard | 1 kneeboard for tow sports. |
| Paddleboards | 2 paddleboards for stand-up paddling. |
| Tube - towable | 1 towable tube for being towed behind the tender. |
| Wakeboard | 1 wakeboard for tow sports. |
| Water skis - child | 1 set of child water skis for young skiers. |
| Snorkeling Equipment | Snorkeling gear for guests. |
| Underwater scooters / sea scooters | 3 sea scooters for powered swimming and underwater exploration. |
| Beach games | Beach games for shore-side fun. |
| Kayaks | Kayaks can be provided on request for paddling excursions. |
Crew
Captain
Chef
Captain: Pepijn Burgers
Raised on sailboats and hardened on the North Sea, Pepijn runs a tight, calm ship that lets you relax while he quietly hunts out the best wind, anchorages, and late-light views.
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (MCA) with commercial endorsement
- International Certificate of Competence – Coastal & Inland Waters
- Quarterdeck Flotilla Skipper Certificate
- STCW Sea Survival, Restricted Operator’s Certificate (GMDSS) and VHF Certificate
Nicole turns the boat into a moving dinner party, dropping sharp, bright plates that feel like the Caribbean in forkable form and dialed to your tastes.
- Professional culinary training – Ashburton Cookery School
- Quarterdeck Host Academy Certificate
- STCW and Sea Survival Certificate
- 10+ years in hospitality and catering leadership roles before full-time yachting
Menu
Sample Menu
Sample Menu
Sample Menu
Sample Menu
Chef Nicole Aldenkamp creates delicious meals inspired by her lifelong love of sailing and hospitality.
Reviews
Wow! Wow! Wow! La Vie est Belle, Pepijn and Nicole!
We were a group of 8 sailors who have bare boated in the BVI many times. We have never had the experience a fully crewed charter before. One of our group described this perfectly. When you bare boat it is an adventure, but when you have the perfect Captain and Chef it is a vacation!
Pepijn,
You are the most amazing Captain! Your professionalism, your sailing experience and handling of our yacht were bar none! I felt so safe and comfortable. Your ability to fix most anything that may break, like the generator belt on our last night (thank goodness!), your kind and confident presence, and your cocktail making skills are pretty great as well!
Nicole,
You are an amazing Chef! Every meal, 3x a day, was absolutely mouth watering and delicious! From your fresh baked breads, sweets and deserts, to your amazing gourmet lunches and dinners! Your freshly made pasta! On a boat! Wow! Your ginger shots! Home made Pizza night under the stars on the bow, with the beautifully set table was incredible! All of your food and your table settings, everything was amazing!
Pepijn and Nicole are a highly skilled and competent team that work extremely well together. I feel that their partnership is what made our experience so incredible! They were always there when you needed them but never hovering or intrusive. They are a very synergistic team!
Thank you Pepijn and Nicole for giving us a vacation of a life time!
The Lewis Group
ps. La Vie est Belle is a very comfortable and well appointed yacht that is perfectly maintained. She was perfect for our party of 8.
The Vessel:
From the moment we stepped aboard, it was clear that Lavie Est Belle was no ordinary yacht. Immaculately maintained and brimming with luxury, it had everything we could have possibly wanted. The modern Sonos sound system, retractable flat-screen TV, ice maker, espresso machine, and an impressive array of water toys made our experience unforgettable. Every inch of the yacht exuded care and attention to detail, thanks to its incredible crew.
The Crew:
Pepijn and Nicole are, without a doubt, the finest team in the islands. Pepijn’s constant vigilance ensured our safety without ever interrupting the fun. Whether he was inflating the giant Lilypad, ferrying us to pristine beaches, or guiding us to secluded coves for a swim, he was always ready with a smile and a solution. His warm, welcoming demeanor made us feel at ease from the moment we boarded.
And then there’s Nicole. Words truly can’t do her justice. Her culinary skills are on par with the best fine dining experiences we’ve had around the world. Every meal was a masterpiece, from the exquisitely carved fruit platters and freshly baked breads, to the perfectly seared steak and scallops. Her desserts were nothing short of jaw-dropping, and the homemade pizza, baked in an authentic pizza oven, was a true highlight.
We were onboard to celebrate my sister’s 60th birthday, and Nicole went above and beyond, decorating the yacht with beautiful streamers to make the day extra special. It’s these thoughtful gestures, along with their impeccable service, that sets Nicole apart.
The Location:
The British Virgin Islands are simply unparalleled in their beauty. Having traveled the world, we can confidently say the BVI’s crystal-clear waters, stunning landscapes, and abundance of beach bars and restaurants make it a top-tier destination. Add Pepijn’s intimate knowledge of the local waters and islands, and we experienced a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Every day felt like a new discovery.
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