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Elevator Summary
Offered by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht SERENITY is a 50' catamaran. Key highlights include her elegant profile, top-grade amenities, and an experienced crew led by Captain John Applegate. Designed for performance sailing with a carbon fiber mast, boom, and longeron, she offers smooth sailing with minimal noise. SERENITY operates in the Caribbean Virgin Islands, accommodating 4 guests in two queen cabins equipped with private en-suite facilities. This yacht merges luxury with high-performance sailing.
Accommodation
The yacht accommodates guests in 2 queen cabins. Each cabin is outfitted with its own en-suite head for privacy and convenience. High-quality linens and indirect lighting enhance the luxury, ensuring a comfortable and sophisticated onboard experience.
Toys
SERENITY offers a variety of onboard water toys and entertainment to enhance guest experiences:
- Stand Up Paddle Boards - 2
- Snorkeling gear - Yes
- Onshore games - Yes
- Floating mats - Yes
Amenities
| Amenity Type | Availability |
|---|---|
| Internet | Onboard WIFI |
| Air Conditioning | Full |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Jacuzzi | No |
| Deck Shower | Yes |
Crew
Captain John Applegate, hailing from the USA, leads the crew on SERENITY. With a background encompassing 26 years in global technology and cyber security, coupled with extensive sailing and safety training, John offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. His credentials include a US Coast Guard 50 ton Master license and a PADI Dive Master certification. Guests can rest assured that they are in competent and secure hands for an enjoyable sailing adventure.
Captain Only
SERENITY AND CAPTAIN JOHN APPLEGATE ARE QUALIFIED FOR OUR CAPTAIN360 PROGRAM. 2-4 @ $15,000 CAPTAIN360 DETAILS INCLUDE: CONCIERGE SERVICES Provisioning assistance Boat welcome swag as a souvenir Assistance in the galley Captain’s dinner (one per week) After meal clean-up assistance Preparing ‘Captain’s Cocktails’ Making restaurant reservations Day trip / rendezvous reservations Onshore excursion reservations Daily salon tidying Mid-week linens offering for guests Hassle-free coordination of bookings for moorings, anchoring, trash, ice, etc. Capturing photos to present at end Orchestrates fun water sport activities LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Cruising grounds experience & knowledge Onshore activity recommendations Fun and engaging captain safety briefings Restaurant advice Custom itinerary maps provided for take home Themed music & playlists Included Yacht Amenities Snorkel gear Paddle boards, Kayaks & Lilly Pads Basic linens & indoor towels High quality linens & indoor & outdoor towels Shampoo, soap, toilet paper and paper towels Sunscreen & bug spray Onboard WiFi Onboard & beach games Welcome yacht swag to take home GUEST BENEFITS An overall superior Captain-Only charter experience A dedicated and knowledgable Captain to ensure your vacation is easy & fun! Immense value add compared to other Captain-Only & Bareboat charter types Relationship building with Captain to generate future booking comfortability Access to advanced yacht amenities Excludes: Food, beverages, bar, ice, fuel, mooring or dock fees, customs, port and immigration fees, cruising permits, airport transfers, and shore excursions.What is the cabin arrangement of SERENITY?
- 2 VIP cabins
SERENITY
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Weekly price: $15,000 - $15,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 50'
- # of Guests: 4
- # of Cabins: 2
- # of Crew: 1
- Builder: Morrelli Mel
- Cruising Speed: 8
- Max. Speed: 10
- Built Year: 2023
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SERENITY 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 2023 to 2024 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2024 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2025 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
SERENITY Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 30,000$ to 30,000$ | 6,000$ to 9,000$ | 36,000$ to 39,000$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 15,000$ to 15,000$ | 3,000$ to 4,500$ | 18,000$ to 19,500$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 7,500$ to 7,500$ | 1,500$ to 2,250$ | 9,000$ to 9,750$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 15,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 7,500$ |
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: $15,000
High season rate: $15,000
BVI COMPLIANCE FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON:
Cruising Grounds: British Virgin Islands & U.S. Virgin Islands
Pick Up/Drop Off: St. Thomas or Tortola
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Permanent Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Not Included
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 - Inquire for less
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.
SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks.
CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR'S RATE: 7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS: 2-4 pax @ $18,000
NEW YEARS: 2-4 pax @ $18,000
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiver BVI COMPLIANCE FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON:
Cruising Grounds: British Virgin Islands & U.S. Virgin Islands
Pick Up/Drop Off: St. Thomas or Tortola
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Permanent Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Not Included
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 - Inquire for less
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.
SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks.
CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR'S RATE: 7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS: 2-4 pax @ $18,000
NEW YEARS: 2-4 pax @ $18,000
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
https://bit.ly/cyawaiver
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Captain
Captain: John Applegate
John’s journey to becoming the owner / operator of Serenity is not your normal route….John’s background is one of 26 years in the corporate world working for a very large international company responsible for overall global technology and cyber security. In those 26 years John lived 10 years in Amsterdam, 3 years in Singapore and the rest in the US.
Even with the busy corporate schedule John’s escape was always sailing….this passion started at a very young age when sailing was a way for him and his father to bond and spend quality time together. That naturally lead to racing sailboats on local lakes and eventually led to owning and maintenance a sailboat during high school and college.
While John’s working career started John did not stop learning as he spent his spare time taking American Sailing classes as well as PADI SCUBA diving classes….The practical side of sailing school was sublimated with many sailing charter vacations around the world (Greece, Spain, Canaries, Whitsundays, Caribbean, Baltic Sea, English Channel, and the North Sea). Along the way John obtained his British Yachtmaster and US Coast Guard 50 ton Master licenses (sailing auxiliary). John also has his PADI Divemaster certificate and can offer scuba diving onboard Serenity as she is equipped with tanks and dive compressor.
John and his wife (Julie) spent 4 years with their 55’ monohull cruising New England and the Caribbean with many offshore passages. The monohull was sold during COVID and an order for a new HH 50 performance catamaran was placed. While John’s sailing DNA screams monohull….the selection of a true performance catamaran (carbon mast, boom, North 3Di sails, …) was a way to bridge the gap.
If you are looking for a true sailing adventure with a boat that is fully outfitted for circumnavigation with the best technology and equipment along with a well-rounded and very experienced captain, then Serenity is for you.
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