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SERENA Yacht Description

Hull number 1 of Beneteau's new line of 62 ft sloops, Serena is style, grace and comfort under sail.

Accommodation

Master queen forward and two aft queen suites

Draft Beer Aboard! Automatic Cocktail machine!

What is the cabin arrangement of SERENA?

3 VIP cabins

SERENA

Weekly price:
$18,000 - $22,000

Low Season | High Season
Length: 63'
# of Guests: 6
# of Cabins: 3
# of Crew: 2
Builder: Beneteau
Built Year: 2017
Refit: 2023
Turnaround: 72 hours

SERENA 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	$21,500	$22,500	$23,500	$0	$0
Summer 2025	$18,000	$19,000	$20,000	$0	$0
Summer 2026	$21,500	$22,500	$23,500	$0	$0
Winter 2026 to 2027	$23,500	$24,500	$25,500	$0	$0

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.

SERENA Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days	Base Price	Total	Note
14 day charter	36,000USD to 44,000USD	36,000USD to 44,000USD	Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter	18,000USD to 22,000USD	18,000USD to 22,000USD	Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter	9,000USD to 11,000USD	9,000USD to 11,000USD	The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 18,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 9,000USD

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: USD18,000

High season rate: USD22,000

Christmas week:
Up to 4 guests: US$25,700

New Years week:
Up to 4 guests: US$27,900

Please enquire w/ crew for 5 & 6 pax charters. 5 & 6 pax charters are at half-board only & use forepeak cabin, or for $200/night, the third guest suite is available.3rd cabin available for an additional $200/night.
Forepeak available at no additional fee.Christmas week:
Up to 4 guests: US$25,700

New Years week:
Up to 4 guests: US$27,900

Please enquire w/ crew for 5 & 6 pax charters. 5 & 6 pax charters are at half-board only & use forepeak cabin, or for $200/night, the third guest suite is available.3rd cabin available for an additional $200/night.
Forepeak available at no additional fee.

SERENA Yacht Charter Locations

Summer Season

Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI/USVI)

USVI

BVI

Winter Season

Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI/USVI)

Leeward Islands

USVI

BVI

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes

Salon Tv: Yes

Sat Tv: Yes

Multimedia System: Yes

Nude: Inq

Crew Pets: No

Guest Pets: No

Number Dine In: 6

Water Maker: Yes

Ice Maker: Yes

Sun Awning: Yes

Special Diets: Inq

Kosher: Inq

Bbq: Yes

Gay Charters: Yes

YachtNudeCharters: Inq

Smoking: Stern

Crew Smokes: No

Children Ok: Yes

Minimum Child Age: 5

Generator: Yes

Voltages: 110

Specifications

Tube:

Guests: 6

Draft: 10

Helipad: No

Ac: Full

Ac Night:

Built: 2017

Turnaround: 72 hours

Cabins: 3

King:

Queen: 3

Double:

Single:

Twin:

Pullman:

Showers: 3

Basins: 3

Heads:

Electric Heads: 3

Jacuzzi: No

Features

BBQ: Yes

AC: Full

Generator: Yes

Internet: Onboard WIFI

Layout

More Specifications

Flag: US

Homeport: US Virgins

Resort Course:

Yacht Permit: 1

Yacht License: 1

Yacht Mca: 0

Yacht Insurance:

Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Air Compressor: Not Onboard

Scuba On Board: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Fishing

Fishing Gear:

Fishing Gear Type: Troll and casting

Rods: 7

Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:

Reusable Bottles:

Other Green Efforts: Solar panels

Water Sports

Dinghy Size: 12 ft jet and 17 ft Whaler

Kayaks 1 Pax: 1

Kayaks 2 Pax: 2

Dinghy Hp:

Floating Mats:

Dinghy Pax: 8

Swim Platform:

Water Skis Adult:

Boarding Ladder: stern

Water Skis Kids:

Sailing Dinghy:

Jet Skis: No

Beach Games:

Wave Runners: No

Kneeboard:

Windsurfer: No

Snorkel Gear:

Underwater Camera:

Scurfer: No

Underwater Video:

Wake Board:

Paddleboard: 1

Seabob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Crew

Chef and skipper

Captain: Hugh O'Brien

Capt. Hugh O'Brien -
Born in England and then lived in more than a dozen countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Now a permanent US Resident living in the Caribbean & Florida, predominantly in the US and British Virgin Islands.
Hugh started competitive sailing and ocean racing in the UK & France in 1987 (36 years of ocean sailing experience). He com¬pleted his intensive Royal Yachting Association (RYA) YachtMaster 500 Ton Sail & Power Commercial License in 2002 at the presti¬gious UK Sailing Academy and worked as a Captain & Chef in commercial yachting in the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, USA & Japan. Hugh also ran 5 Star Sailing with a 50 ft Beneteau Sloop as a Captain Chef in the Virgin Islands from 2007-2011.
A 20-year career in Marketing & Sales for American IT & Database companies saw Hugh working in some 20 countries and heading up operations in Europe, US, Asia & Latin America.
From 2018-2022, Captain Hugh owned and operated Ocean Star 60, a 60 ft Beneteau sloop. Having worked with Chef Vivi on Ocean Star 60, they have since become partners in Serena Yacht Charters, LLC, and operate the 63-ft sloop Yacht Serena, their new Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62. Yacht Serena is the Hull #1 of Beneteau’s ultimate Oceanis Yacht cruiser series and has many extras, including a carbon fibre Code 0 racing sail.
Hugh attended culinary classes and schools in France, Japan and America, and specializes in Mediterranean, Latin American and Asian fresh food dishes with premium ingredients.
Hugh is a light social drinker but nonsmoker, no drugs, no criminal record, clean licenses and a broad sense of humor especially when trying to catch fish!

Vivianne Swietelsky
Chef/First Mate Ocean Star

Vivianne, or “Chef Vivi” is based in Water Island, USVI and Coconut Grove, Miami. She is known for her authentic interpretations of the world’s great cuisines – American, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Latin American, and her signature fusion MediterrAsian cuisine. She is also makes amazing desserts and is an inspired cocktail mixologist.
For as far back as she can remember, Chef Vivi has been passionate about food and the artistry of its preparation. Born in the U.S. to an Italian father and a Venezuelan mother, she has travelled all over the world and lived in the United States, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Mexico, and the Caribbean and is fluent in five languages. Her family life revolved around the enjoyment of great food and her mother taught her to cook instinctually, from the heart. Chef Vivi built upon this foundation and has expanded her culinary knowledge and skills over the years.
Chef Vivi attended different culinary schools around the world and studied Hospitality Management at the Florida International Universi¬ty’s School of Hospitality & Tourism. She has been a restaurant Pastry Chef, owned her own upscale Miami catering company, “Truffles Catering”, and worked as Private Chef for HNWI in both private homes and on charter yachts.
Another one of Chef Vivi’s passions is sailing, and she has enjoyed working on sailboats around the world. She also has an ASA Certificate for Offshore Sailing gained in the U.S. Virgin Islands and has owned and operated several Beneteau yachts.
After working as Yacht Chef with Captain Hugh on Ocean Star 60, Vivianne and Hugh became partners in 2023 and now operate Serena Yacht Charters, LLC on their beautiful 63-ft Beneteau sloop, Yacht Serena. Yacht Serena is a very special yacht: she is the Hull #1 of Beneteau’s ultimate luxury Oceanis Yacht 62 cruiser series. Vivianne has enjoyed refitting Yacht Serena with many upscale amenities, including FRETTE sheets and towels, Lanvin products, and Bose sound systems in every cabin.
What Vivianne enjoys the most about being a Private Yacht Chef is the daily interaction with her guests and the pleasure of creating wonderful memories for them. She really loves the feeling of serving wonderful food, drinks, and delivering excellent service on gorgeous Yacht Serena. Her and Captain Hugh’s motto about their guests is, “it’s all about you, all the time”. Nothing matters more to them than delivering a five-star experience and exceeding even the highest expectations.

Classic Eggs Benedict with Canadian Bacon & Tarragon Hollandaise
Grenadian Coconut-Infused Banana Rum French Toast with Fresh Berries
Eggs Royale: Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon & Dill Hollandaise
Citrus Pancakes with Orange Glaze, Banana, Pineapple
Eggs Florentine – Eggs any style, with sautéed garlic spinach
Granola Parfait: small batch Granola, Berries, Greek Yoghurt
Serena “Pain Perdu” French Toast Bake
Yacht Serena Breadbasket, Assortment of Chef Vivi’s home-made preserves, Salted Beurre D’Isigny Butter
Truffled Slow Cooked Scrambled Eggs with Sautéed Portobello Mushrooms
Nutella French Toast with Yacht-made Vanilla Bean Iced Cream
Huevos Rancheros Serena - Mexican-Style Fried Eggs on a Tortilla with Queso Oaxaca, Salsa Ranchera, Crema, and Cilantro
Tuscan Farmer’s Roasted Vegetable Frittata with Basil Cherry Tomatoes and French Baguette
Classic Smoked Salmon and Bagel Platter with Capers, Onions, Tomatoes, and Cream Cheese
Smashed Avocado Toast on Whole Grain Bread with Microgreens, Plain or with Smoked Salmon
Greek Yoghurt Parfait: Toasted Walnuts, Yoghurt, Honey
Chocolate Chip or Plain Buttermilk Pancakes with Whipped Cream and Cherry Maple Syrup
Austrian Palatschinken Crepes filled with homemade Mango Ginger Jam, Strawberry Jam, or Nutella/Vanilla Whipped Cream
Serena Crab Omelet – Lump Crab Meat, Spinach, Lemon Mascarpone with Toasted Sour Dough Bread
Air-fried Bacon-Wrapped Croissant with Egg and Cheese, served with Fruit Medley

Seared Sesame-crusted Big Eye Tuna with Ponzu-Roasted Asparagus and Tri-Color Orzo Salad
Insalata Caprese – Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil Drizzle, served with Prosciutto San Daniele and Tuscan Bread
Caribbean Lobster Roll, New England-style with Yacht-made French Fries
Thai Ginger Grass-fed Minced Beef in Chilled Romaine Lettuce Wraps
Smoked Salmon or Chicken Club Sandwich with Dill Mayo, Tomato, Iceberg, Tarragon Potato Salad, Oriental Cucumber Relish
Mahi-Mahi Jerk Tacos with Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Latin American Cole Slaw
Tahitian “Poisson Cru” Ahi Tuna Ceviche with Coconut Milk, Cucumbers, Peppers, Mixed Baby Greens
Charcuterie, Cheeses, and Pâté Grazing Boards for Lunch: Prosciutto, Assorted Hard Salamis, Pâté de Campagne, Mousse de Foie Gras, Assorted Cheeses, Cornichons, Cherry Tomatoes, Assorted Breads
Vitello Tonnato – Thinly Sliced Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin layered with Tuna Caper Aioli Sauce, served cold with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes and Tuscan Bread
Thai Papaya Shrimp Spinach Salad with Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Lime, Cilantro, Ginger Vinaigrette
Lobster Couscous Salad: Poached Local Caribbean Lobster Tails with Ginger Vinaigrette, served over Pearl Couscous with Cucumber, Tomato, Fresh Mint & Basil
Peruvian Ceviche: Catch of the Day, Lime, Red Onion, Rocoto Chile, Corn, Sweet Potato with Blue Corn Chips
Individual Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Tarts with Field Greens Cherry Tomato Salad and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Classic Tijuana Caesar Salad with Grilled Rosemary Chicken, Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, Anchovies, Yacht-made Croutons
Niçoise Salad – Albacore Tuna, Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Tomatoes, Capers, Olives, Boiled Egg, Greens with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Traditional Greek Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, Oregano Vinaigrette, served with Grilled Shrimp or Octopus and Crusty Country Bread
Tuna Tartare Tower with Avocado, Citrus Soy Reduction, Oriental Cucumber Relish, Shrimp Chips
Tri-color Quinoa Salad: Quinoa, Angel Hair Slaw, Red Bell Peppers, Mango, Cilantro, Avocado, Pickled Red Onions with Basil Vinaigrette

Sous Vide Filet Mignon with Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Malbec Jus
French West Indian Grilled Snapper with Caper Shallot Sauce, Asparagus, Jasmine Rice
Drunken Shrimp La Fourchette: three-times drunk Jumbo Shrimp with Pinenut Garlic Couscous
Fresh Linguine tossed with Lump Crab, Lemon Zest, Watercress and Chili
Herb-marinated Sous Vide Chicken Breast stuffed with Goat Cheese, Sun-dried & Fresh Tomato Salsa, Pinenut Orzo, Grilled Basil Zucchini
Mahi Mahi or Salmon a lo Macho: Pan fried and topped with Peruvian Aji Amarillo, Shrimp, Calamari, Shrimp Cream Pernod Sauce with Jasmine Rice
Thai Basil Green Curry of Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Oriental Eggplant and Jasmine Rice
Stanley Tucci’s Spaghetti Alla Nerano: Zucchini, Fresh Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
Chef Vivi’s Pizza night: customized pizzas made in Ooni Pizza oven
Marinated Sous Vide Outside Skirt Steak with Jalapeno Beurre Blanc, Potatoes Au Gratin, Arugula, Tomato, Fennel Salad, Thyme Vinaigrette
Yacht-smoked Ribs and Brisket with Kansas City BBQ Sauce, Corn Bread, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
Fresh Linguine with Seared Scallops, Lemon Tarragon Cream Sauce, Sautéed Summer Squash
Pan-seared Pork Chops with Mango-Ginger Chutney, Cilantro Citrus Rice, Tomato & Avocado Salad
Grilled Lemon-Ginger Mahi Mahi with Curried Pineapple Rice, Beurre Blanc Asparagus
NZ Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Red-Wine Reduction, Mustard & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry
Creamy Chicken Breasts simmered in Smoky Chipotle, White Wine, Parmesan Cream Sauce with Basmati Rice and Butter Sautéed Chayote
Panko-crusted Mahi Mahi Fingers with Mango Pepper Salsa, Plantains, Calypso Rice
Pan-Sautéed Red Snapper with Cilantro-Lime Butter, Basmati Rice, Steamed Broccoli with Oriental Hollandaise
Brazilian Moqueca Seafood: Shrimp, Scallops, Mahi Mahi simmered in Tomatoes, Peppers, Coconut Milk, Lemon Basmati Rice
Porcini-Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Mushrooms & Arugula, Irish Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Summer Vegetables

Chocolate Orange Macadamia Nut Torte with Whipped Cream
Poached Pears in Caramelized Laurel Leaf-Red Wine Reduction with Crème Fraiche
Flourless Fallen Chocolate Cake with Yacht-made Vanilla Bean Gelato
Yacht-made Iced Creams with Choice of Toppings
Lemon Panna Cotta with Fresh Blueberries & Strawberries
Nutella Cheesecake with Ganache Frosting
Ginger Crème Brûlée
Panna Cotta with Chocolate Balsamic Drizzle and Fresh Strawberries
Tortola Rum Cake with Coconut Rum and Tropical Fruits
Grenadian Coconut Rum Bananas Flambe with Yacht-made Vanilla Rum Iced Cream
Five-Spice Roasted Peach Tartes with Yacht-made Ginger Iced Cream
Key West Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream
Venezuelan ‘Quesillo’ Flan
Coconut Crème Caramel
Sour Cream Streusel Apple Pie with Yacht-made Salted Caramel Iced Cream
Sliced Fresh Mango with Stracciatella and Rosemary Syrup Drizzle
Caribbean Pain Perdu Bread Pudding with Vanilla Butter Rum Anglaise
Coconut Raisin Rice Pudding
Lemongrass Crème Brûlée
Creamy Lemon Parfait with Berries and Crumbled Biscotti
Classic Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream
Mexican Chocolate Brownies with Yacht-made Dulce de Leche Gelato
Raspberry-Apricot Buckle with Whipped Cream
Chocolate Cinnamon Brownies with Chili Honey Drizzle, Yacht-made Vanilla Bean or Dark Chocolate Gelato

Charcuterie, cheeses, pâté boards and various salads are offered as light, elegant snacks throughout the day.

Chef Vivi crafts inspired fusion MediterrAsian cuisine, blending American, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Latin American flavors with fresh, premium ingredients.

Reviews

SERENA

First guests of the 2025-2026 season, they wrote of their charter aboard SERENA:

Capt Hugh & Chef Vivianne,

What an experience!! Loved the trip, the stops, the food, the stories and above all, the sailing.

The hospitality was superb and the food out of this world.

This has been an exceptional experience and a true bucketlist trip. Thanks for letting me drive Serena from BEYC to White Bay, reminding me how much my soul needs sailing and the sea. Truly reinvigorated!

Hud & “Rolly”
Jacksonville

And...
Capt Hugh & Chef Vivi,
Thanks for an amazing trip, especially the two full days of sailing & the menu created by Vivi!
The long sails, dining, snorkeling, and food were tremendous.
As a group, we all agreed Hugh was a one-man comedy show. And to watch him jump into action — jack of all trades — fix any and everything was a feat to watch.
Additionally, his grasp of all things about the voyage, wealth of information (delivered in a humorous banter) was amazing. At no time were we bored — nothing but great dialogue, restful sails, and great sleep.
5 stars from this windward traveler!
Jack & Wendy
Wilmington

SERENA

Guests aboard the 63 ft sloop SERENA for the last week of January, 2025, said:

Captan Hugh and Vivi,
Yacht Serena and the both of you werejust what the Dr. ordered! Even though things got a little crazy back home, you helped us unplug and relax. The accommodations were perfect. Your meals and cocktails were fantastic - even going out of the way to find special treats! Hugh has the best stories. We can't wait to come back and hear some more! Thank you for taking us to the most charming spots in the US & British Virgin Islands.
Sarah & Reza
St. Louis

SERENA

Mid January, 2025, guests aboard the Beneteau 63 sloop SERENA said:

Dear Captain Hugh and Vivianne,
After many decades without sailing, this was the exact experience we were looking for. The scenery and the food… amazing! We’ll not soon forget the awesome dinners on deck under a full moon, just soaking in the beauty and flavor of the islands. But it was the sailing we came for, and that did not disappoint! We loved the informal racing with opponents that may not have even known they were in a race. We felt like accomplished winners with every win.

SERENA

November 2024 guests aboard SERENA said:

Capt. Hugh and Chef Vivi -
Thank you for an unforgettable six days! the laid-back rhythm of the trip - waking up to a new island every day and embracing the beauty of "go-with-the-flow" adventure - was exactly the kind of relaxation we needed.
The food was absolutely outstanding. A special highlight was the incredible ceviché made from fish we caught together... After many days of trying.
This is the first of many charters together... See you in Italy!!!
The Leland party

SERENA

Mid-June, 2024, guests aboard SERENA wrote:

This charter has been truly phenomenal. We sailed this gorgeous ship. We snorkeled glorious reefs. We saw squid, shark, puffers - things we've never experienced before. The Virgin Islands are amazing, but what truly makes Serena remarkable are its owners. Between Vivi's amazing meals and Hugh’s enchanting stories this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We feel like we've added family, we have enjoyed our time with Hugh and Vivi so much. The Pittman/ Baldwin/ Tolliver group are so grateful for the memories we've made this week. We will miss this beautiful area when we head back to Detroit, but we will miss these remarkable people even more.
Heather Pittman
P.S. Our nighttime sing-a-longs were epic! Best parties ever!
Captain Hugh and Vivi are Masters of Improvisation and Adaptation. The previous page covers what a fantastic week this has been. Adding to that is that we have 5/6 guests with various allergies, and the food was high end restaurant quality even when 3-4 different platings/ingredients were juggled. Vivi and Hugh adapted to our schedule of being late sleepers, and we still maximized our two main focci, Snorkeling and Sailing.
We saws how much effort this took, and we appreciate it!
Thank you.
Neil Pittman

SERENA

Mid April, 2024, guests aboard SERENA wrote:

Thank you Hugh!! Words cannot express how much we loved our time aboard Yacht Serena with you & Vivi…. truly the trip of a lifetime!!

SERENA

Early April, 2024, guests aboard SERENA wrote:

As we were filling out our preference lists, we figured you’d be dreading your week with us - fish lovers who can’t eat anything spicy, a teenager who eats no fish and vegetables, and a Vegan (gasp!) who likes very spicy things… Poor Vivi!

Luckily, we all like sailing, so at least you handsome fun on the boat on the extra windy days this week!

Serious hats off to Vici for crafting such amazing (individualized) meals to keep everyone happy (especially the F*#%ing Vegan) And Hugh, thanks for getting Taffy out for snorkelling trips without a hitch and listening to all Jeff’stories. You’ve learned far too much about this family - try not to use it against us😊

Thanks for everything….. I can’t remember the last time I felt this relaxed & well cared for. I hope we will be back for another Serena cruise!

Come visit us ❤️

Cheers, Melissa

Jeff loved sailing your beautiful boat & helping Milo learn the ropes. This, our first crewed charter was so relaxing, fun + delicious food unbelievable. Thank you both!

Taffy & Jeff

Thanks for the adventure - Milo

SERENA

Early February, 2024, charter guests aboard SERENA said:

Including 85-years young Dad, see the hand-written comments below.