HARD NO!
SERENA Yacht Description
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Draft beer aboard:
Enjoy cold pints on deck without leaving the anchorage for a beach bar. -
Automated cocktail machine:
Quick, consistent cocktails for sundowners while you relax with sea views. -
Hydraulic swim platform:
Easier water access for floating mats, wakeboard sessions, and relaxed swim stops.
Built to sail, not just sit. SERENA is a 63-foot Beneteau sloop (built 2017, refit 2023) that keeps things simple: proper sailing performance, modern comfort, and space for up to 6 guests.
Three equal queen cabins. The layout is a good one for three couples, with a forward master queen plus two mirror-image aft queen suites, all with en-suite bathroom facilities. No arguing over who got the “real” cabin.
Easy water time. A hydraulic swim platform and outdoor shower make the jump-in, climb-out routine painless, and there is a proper line-up of toys for the active crowd: wakeboard, tube, kneeboard, adult and kids’ water skis, paddleboard, kayaks, snorkel gear, and floating mats. Fishing gear is on board too.
A bar setup with a twist. SERENA is noted as the only yacht in the fleet with draft beer aboard, plus an automated cocktail machine. It is exactly as unnecessary as it sounds. And very popular.
Accommodation
Two aft queen guest suites accommodate four guests. The forepeak cabin is available for a fifth charterer.Draft Beer Aboard! Automatic Cocktail machine!
What is the cabin arrangement of SERENA?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Master Cabin (Forward) | Queen size bed (centerline) | Private en-suite bathroom (electric head) | Full |
| Guest Cabin 1 (Aft) | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom (electric head) | Full |
| Guest Cabin 2 (Aft) | Queen size bed | Private en-suite bathroom (electric head) | Full |
SERENA
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Weekly price: $18,000 - $22,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 63'
- # of Guests: 5
- # of Cabins: 3
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Beneteau
- Built Year: 2017
- Refit: 2023
- Turnaround: 72 hours
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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 |
| Summer 2026 | $22,500 | $23,500 | $24,500 | $25,500 | |||||||
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | $24,500 | $25,500 | $26,500 | $27,500 | |||||||
| Summer 2027 | $24,500 | $25,500 | $26,500 | $27,500 |
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 | |
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| 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$29,150
New Years week:
Up to 4 guests: US$31,250
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STAY & SAIL OPTIONS WITH VILLA SERENA
Villa Serena is located on Water Island, St. Thomas, and at 4700 sq ft, features 3 guest bedrooms and 2 baths, with pool. Please enquire for Villa website.
4 + 3 or 3 + 4 nights combination, with stays beginning at Villa Serena and then embarking aboard Serena. Minimum charters on the yacht are 3 nights. It would be 7-nights all-inclusive. Both the villa and the yacht are "fully crewed", using a pre-vacation preference sheet. The rates would include all meals, beverages, etc as Serena does on the yacht, plus daily cleaning and concierge services (booking massages at the house, organizing activities, reservations, etc). The Stay & Sail combo is offered for up to 4 guests.
The all inclusive base rates are:
Two guests: 4 nights Villa Serena & 3 nights Yacht Serena: US$22,500
Four guests: 4 nights Villa Serena & 3 nights Yacht Serena: US$25,500
Stay & Sail Chrismas week: +10% and New Years week: +18%
SERENA 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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| Dinghy | 12 ft jet and 17 ft Whaler dinghy. |
| Kayaks | 1 1-person kayak and 2 2-person kayaks. |
| Tube - towable | Towable tube. |
| Floating mats | Floating mats. |
| Inflatable Jet Ski Dock | Inflatable Jet Ski Dock. |
| Paddleboard | 1 stand-up paddleboard. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard. |
| Kneeboard | Kneeboard. |
| Mono ski | Mono ski. |
| Water skis - adult | Adult water skis. |
| Water skis - child | Child water skis. |
| Snorkel gear | Snorkel gear. |
| Fishing gear | 7 rods for troll and casting. |
| Swimming noodles | Swimming noodles. |
| Beach games | Beach games. |
| Drone | Drone. |
Other Entertainment
*All amenities and water sports details are believed to be correct, but cannot be warranted.
Crew
Chef and skipper
Captain: Hugh O'Brien
Brings decades of ocean sailing and racing experience to plan safe, efficient days under sail. Also cooks onboard with a focus on Mediterranean, Latin American, and Asian dishes.
- UK nationality
- RYA YachtMaster 500 Ton Sail and Power Commercial License (2002)
- Competitive sailing and ocean racing since 1987
- Worked in the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, USA, and Japan
Cooks across American, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Latin American cuisines, including her MediterrAsian fusion, with a strong pastry and dessert background. Also supports sailing operations as first mate with offshore sailing training.
- US nationality
- Hospitality Management studies at Florida International University School of Hospitality and Tourism
- ASA Certificate for Offshore Sailing (US Virgin Islands)
- Worked as restaurant pastry chef, owned a Miami catering company, and served as a private chef in homes and on charter yachts
Menu
Reviews
We appreciate your hospitality and even more your flexibility with our crew!
Very best wishes to the both of you through this summer and your many other endeavors.
Hope to be with you again!
Danielle & William (17)
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Hugh & Vivi,
Thank you for the great week in the BVI – from the dolphins playing around the boat from the very beginning to the great sailing days! Ben was over-the-moon about getting behind the helm for a while again after so long and Will loved learning more.
The food was incredible and we found some good beaches.
Thanks again and I hope I’m able to return soon!
Lynne Summers
Happy Sailing!
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Chef and Cap’n:
Cannot say enough about this trip. From “spirited” seas to dodging the local Poker Run, really imagine these memories will last (and grow with) the test of time.
God Bless the Serena and all those welcomed aboard as we were.
The Herds
Ben, Isabel, Sofia
Thank you for an unforgettable week! Our first charter, first time to the BVI and you made it incredible. Traveling with teens is a challenge of balancing having “things to do” and enough food and some downtime. This trip knocked it out of the park! There was something for everyone and no one asking mom what are we doing today or what is for dinner!
I can’t remember the last time Rob & I got to relax so much and have so much quality time with the kids. Reid & Clare will always remember the attention you gave them and such a special experience. I can’t wait for Reid to cook his new recipes for us at home!
Thank you—can’t wait to book with you again!
Sarah and Rob
This was the best vacation my family has ever gone on & with the best captain & chef ever. 10/10 recommend 🙂
C
Thank you for all the fishing, all the cooking, and all the jokes this vacation, with all my heart!
R
The Strassheims
Over the top. And nice people as well.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
