Had lunch on Purpose at the BVI yacht show in 2025.
Was an excellent experience, with great service from the crew. Everyone on board is super spritely and attentive, and I never had to ask for anything.
Would highly recommend!
Onboard catamaran PURPOSE. I was honestly instantly sold as soon as I stepped onboard. She is an older boat with lots of soul. And 3 crew for an extremely good price. The reason is their main focus is elevated service with a huge focus on food. Chef Michael Makonnen is a star specializing in Ethiopian food, but do all sorts! It smell ms amazing right now as he is prepping for lunch. And the breakfast spread is very impressive!
Purpose Yacht Description
Purpose is our very elegant Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 catamaran navigating the Caribbean waters. This very spacious luxury yacht captures, through its design, much of the natural light allowing it to flow through the salon, galley and cabins. The minute you step aboard, you will be amazed at the space allocated to relaxation and enjoyment. The open plan of the salon and cockpit area will give a definite feeling of conviviality when sharing special moments with friends or family. The sliding window next to the sink means meals can be passed directly from the galley to the cockpit, which is ideal as most of the dining aboard Purpose takes place al fresco.
Stepping up to the flybridge, you will get a panoramic, breezy, bird’s eye view of the seascape and with an open-air lounge area located next to the helm, you can also be wonderfully entertained by adventurous stories from your captain when under sail. When at anchor, the sunbathing lounge on the foredeck offers a great, shady, comfortable spot to spend relaxing moments.
Purpose is the Quintet version of the Saba 50 and offers three guest cabins in the port hull and two to starboard. The sixth cabin, a middle starboard cabin, is reserved for the crew. All cabins are en-suite.
A wide glass door separates the outside from the inside, but the two are on the same level so it’s easy to move from the exterior to the interior. Natural light floods through overhead hatches and large windows that you can see out of even when seated.
Presented by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht Purpose is a 50 ft sailing catamaran. The most attractive features of Purpose are her well-chosen interiors and alfresco dining areas. Purpose spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by recognized shipbuilder Fountaine Pajot in 2014. A succesful refit was completed in Upgrade 2022. The ingenious yacht layout features 5 cozy cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 8 guests.
Purpose is classified primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the core layout is spread out from the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is expansive, with a comfortable dining and seating area and that's where most of the meals are served. The fascinating cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. The cabins offer designer mattrace beds and feature ensuite bathrooms. Multiple portholes add to the feeling of connection with the discovered environment.
Accommodation
Sleeps 8 guests, Enquire for 10 guests.5 queen size guest cabins;
Private crew quarters
Each cabin is fully equipped with a private shower, private manual head, temperature controlled A/C,
What is the cabin arrangement of Purpose?
- 4 VIP cabins
Purpose
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Weekly price: $21,900 - $30,900
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 50'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 5
- # of Crew: 3
- Builder: Fountaine Pajot
- Cruising Speed: 7 kts
- Max. Speed: 9.3kts
- Built Year: 2014
- Refit: Upgrade 2022
- Turnaround: 24 hours
Purpose 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 2025 | $21,900 | $21,900 | $21,900 | $22,400 | $22,900 | $23,400 | $23,900 | ||||
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $21,900 | $21,900 | $21,900 | $22,400 | $22,900 | $23,400 | $23,900 |
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.Purpose Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 43,800USD to 61,800USD | 43,800USD to 61,800USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 21,900USD to 30,900USD | 21,900USD to 30,900USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 10,950USD to 15,450USD | 10,950USD to 15,450USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 21,900USD / 6 * 3 days = 10,950USD |
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: USD21,900
High season rate: USD30,900
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4
CAN SLEEP UP TO 10 GUESTS BUT PREFERS 8 GUESTS: ENQUIRE FOR 9 and 10 PERSON RATE AND AVAILABILITY
US$1000 extra if they want the 5th cabin
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
7 night minimum
Christmas Week: from $25,900 (4 PAX)
New Year's Week: from $26,900 (4 PAX)
Thanksgiving Week: from $24,400 (4 PAX)
4th July Week: from $24,400 (4 PAX)
INCLUDED
The price includes a professional crew, provisions, beverages from the standard bar, local cruise permits and taxes, water-toys, night-time use of air-conditioning and fuel.
NOT INCLUDED
Crew Gratuities, re-location fees, air-port transfers, travel insurance, additional dockage and mooring fees when requested by guests, check-in/check out customs and immigration fees (when leaving local waters), off-boat activities, premium brand alcohol and provisions, day-time use of air conditioning (US$75/day surcharge)
Re-location fee of $600/day one way, where applicable
BAHAMAS OPTIONS (+ 4% Sales Tax + 10% VAT)
Please note PURPOSE can offer not only
A) Nassau to Nassau as a standard route, but also
B) Georgetown to Georgetown for a relocation fee (allows us to see even more remote parts of the Exumas) or
C) Georgetown to Nassau for a relocation fee and one way fee
D) Staniel Cay to Nassau for a relocation fee (allows us to see a bit more and to go with the wind).
RECENT UPGRADES
- New taps, adjustable shower heads, mirrors in bathrooms
- New fresh water electric toilets
- All reading lamps new with USB charging ports
- All hatch blinds and mosquito nets new
- All bed linen and towels new
- All crockery and cutlery new
- All kitchen and interior equipment, items, and devices new
- New snorkel and fishing gear
- All water toys new
- New big grill
- All outside cushions new
- New canvas and awning
- New underwater and exterior lights
- Recent exterior polish and new hull stripes
- New 12ft dinghy and new 25hp Yamaha four-stroke outboard
- New second water maker
- New freezer, larger drinks fridge
- New plotter New radar
- New batteries
- Holding tanks
- Additional new safety and medical equipment, AED
- New water purifier system
- New large light wind gennaker sail
UPDATED TOYS
• 12ft tender with 25hp Yamaha outboard
• Complete snorkelling gear for adults and kids
• 2 x Stand Up Paddle Boards with optional kayak seats
• Subwing
• Kneeboard
• Donut
• Steerable tube
• Swim Noodles
• Yoga Mats
• Various Beach Toys
• Various Board games
• Waterproof Action Cam
• Fishing Gear
- clear two-person kayak
- 2 sea / underwater scooters
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4
CAN SLEEP UP TO 10 GUESTS BUT PREFERS 8 GUESTS: ENQUIRE FOR 9 and 10 PERSON RATE AND AVAILABILITY
US$1000 extra if they want the 5th cabin
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
7 night minimum
Christmas Week: from $25,900 (4 PAX)
New Year's Week: from $26,900 (4 PAX)
Thanksgiving Week: from $24,400 (4 PAX)
4th July Week: from $24,400 (4 PAX)
INCLUDED
The price includes a professional crew, provisions, beverages from the standard bar, local cruise permits and taxes, water-toys, night-time use of air-conditioning and fuel.
NOT INCLUDED
Crew Gratuities, re-location fees, air-port transfers, travel insurance, additional dockage and mooring fees when requested by guests, check-in/check out customs and immigration fees (when leaving local waters), off-boat activities, premium brand alcohol and provisions, day-time use of air conditioning (US$75/day surcharge)
Re-location fee of $600/day one way, where applicable
BAHAMAS OPTIONS (+ 4% Sales Tax + 10% VAT)
Please note PURPOSE can offer not only
A) Nassau to Nassau as a standard route, but also
B) Georgetown to Georgetown for a relocation fee (allows us to see even more remote parts of the Exumas) or
C) Georgetown to Nassau for a relocation fee and one way fee
D) Staniel Cay to Nassau for a relocation fee (allows us to see a bit more and to go with the wind).
RECENT UPGRADES
- New taps, adjustable shower heads, mirrors in bathrooms
- New fresh water electric toilets
- All reading lamps new with USB charging ports
- All hatch blinds and mosquito nets new
- All bed linen and towels new
- All crockery and cutlery new
- All kitchen and interior equipment, items, and devices new
- New snorkel and fishing gear
- All water toys new
- New big grill
- All outside cushions new
- New canvas and awning
- New underwater and exterior lights
- Recent exterior polish and new hull stripes
- New 12ft dinghy and new 25hp Yamaha four-stroke outboard
- New second water maker
- New freezer, larger drinks fridge
- New plotter New radar
- New batteries
- Holding tanks
- Additional new safety and medical equipment, AED
- New water purifier system
- New large light wind gennaker sail
UPDATED TOYS
• 12ft tender with 25hp Yamaha outboard
• Complete snorkelling gear for adults and kids
• 2 x Stand Up Paddle Boards with optional kayak seats
• Subwing
• Kneeboard
• Donut
• Steerable tube
• Swim Noodles
• Yoga Mats
• Various Beach Toys
• Various Board games
• Waterproof Action Cam
• Fishing Gear
- clear two-person kayak
- 2 sea / underwater scooters
Purpose Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Crew
First-Mate/ Chef
First-Mate
Captain: Florian Rutsch
Florian runs PURPOSE like a roaming private retreat, stitching together wild anchorages, clean comfort, and easygoing structure so your group can drop city noise fast and stay in the moment. His global background and focus on impact travel mean every day can swing from laid‑back swims to sharp, well-planned adventures that still feel simple for you.- RYA Yachtmaster with multiple additional sailing and safety-at-sea certificates.
- Sailing since age 11, including cruises in more than 20 countries from tropical waters to the Arctic Circle.
- Has lived and worked across over 60 countries, including leadership at a major international NGO hosting high-level retreats worldwide.
- Runs PURPOSE with embedded sustainable practices, including water purification, solar power, and ocean-friendly products.
Michael turns the boat into a traveling supper club, throwing down bold, layered flavors from Caribbean to Ethiopian so every meal feels like a small event without slowing the day’s flow on the water.- Professional background as grill chef in London street food and restaurant kitchens.
- Experience catering private events and running supper clubs with multi-cuisine menus, including vegan options.
- STCW certified.
- Culinary roots in a food-focused family, including a grandmother who published an Ethiopian cookbook in her late 90s.
Sisi brings quiet Arctic grit and Caribbean ease, reading group dynamics fast so she can line up calm, safe sailing with a warm, low‑friction vibe that keeps kids, first-timers, and seasoned travelers all dialed in.- Sailing experience in Greenland, Denmark, the Arctic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea, including an Atlantic crossing on PURPOSE.
- Fluent in English, Icelandic, and Danish; intermediate German, Italian, and Spanish.
- BSc degree in psychology with professional experience in mental health and disability support.
- Background in childcare, hospitality, and food service, including nannying and work as a sous-chef in an organic vegetarian restaurant.
Menu
- Pancakes
- French toast with maple butter
- Shakshouka
- Avocado toast with poached eggs
- Egg puffs with candied bacon crumb
- Omelettes
Lighter options
- Fresh fruit salad
- Açaí bowls
- Granola and yoghurt bowl
Main lunch dishes
- Salt and pepper grilled prawns with garlic rice
- Spiced grilled chicken or vegetables on spiced grains
- Seafood / Meat / Vegetable Caribbean BBQ with rotti, plantain and fresh slaw
- Pumpkin soup with herb crostinis
- Cuban sandwiches
- Flatbreads
Salads
- Grilled honey-glazed squash and bulgur wheat salad
- Spiced chickpea and spinach salad
- Tomato and asparagus salad
- Parsley and lime bean salad
- Green salad
Starters
- Grilled shallots with parsnip purée and leek crisp
- White fish or avocado ceviche
- Meat or vegetable skewers
- Salt fish fritters
- Callaloo soup
- Vegetable patties
Mains
- Fresh grilled lobster (catch of the day) with garlic butter or salsa verde
- Slow-cooked meat or vegetable stew on Caribbean rice and peas
- Pork chops and greens
- Kokoda
- Seafood or seasonal vegetable linguini
- Surf and turf
- Beef, fried chicken or halloumi burger
- Pineapple cake with vanilla custard
- Grilled peach crumble with ice cream
- Coconut and mango sorbet
- Fresh whipped berries and cream
Sides & bites
- Charred corn ribs
- Yucca fries
- Fresh red cabbage slaw
- Rotti
- Grilled pineapple
- Okra bites
- Fried plantains
- BBQ wings
- Pickled vegetables
Dips & boards
- Red pepper hummus, smoked aubergine and tzatziki with vegetable batons and crostinis
- Mini sliders (fish, meat or mushroom)
- Charcuterie and cheese boards
Themed nights
- Caribbean night
- Surf & Turf
- Ethiopian night
- Burger night
- Seafood boil
- Taco night
Reviews
Our captain, Florian, was incredibly accommodating. He was so thorough on instructions around the boat and picked a really diverse itinerary. He also chose anchorages that were within a short swim to excellent snorkeling. He pointed out things to us as we went along and was engaging and a very cheerful fellow.
And Michael his crew and chef made wonderful meals, snacks and desserts and we never had to lift a finger.
All in all it was a dreamy vacation made all the more so by having a well appointed cat, and an excellent captain and chef/crew. We’d follow them around the world if we could.“
All the best
Judy and Mike
Floria guided us to many wonderful sights as well as some private and quiet spots. Purpose is a terrific yacht and easily accommodated us
Prince Michael treated us to one great meal after another such that we did not even want to leave our yacht to eat elsewhere
R. Dobel
We had chosen the Grenadines as it is less crowded than the BVI and some slightly longer sailing stretches
Purpose was more than adequate for the waters and Florian took us to many beautiful anchorages as well as some of his private locations. Florian is also obviously very confident with his craft as he demonstrated many times that he can handle the yacht by himself
Our meals were also absolutely terrific. Chef Mike did and amazing job creating unique meals and presentations that we did not expect out on such a cruise. Most of us did not want to
Leave the yacht to even experiment dining ashore.
Dobel Group
What a great way to truly unwind for a week! Florian and Camille were fantastic hosts and went out of their way to make our week onboard the Purpose fantastic. There were four of us in total – Mom, Dad and two kids – and Florian was able to create the perfect itinerary for us from Nassau down to Staniel Cay and back. We hit the popular spots, but Florian also had a few hidden gems that he had found exploring that really stood out to us. To top it all off, Camille did a wonderful job with every meal and really made them special with extra touches along the way. We all went home with big smiles and are, like others, talking about our next visit!
Taylor and Melissa Cole
Our trip was amazing, thanks to the crew. Florian was fantastic. Our group ranged in age from 8-84 and we all loved our trip and have started talking about the next one. Florian paid special attention to each of us and helped us enjoy our time on Purpose. Highly recommend.
Christine Bedson
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