TORTUGA Yacht Description
Offered by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht TORTUGA is a 46 ft sailing catamaran. TORTUGA spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by the ship builder Lagoon in 2020. The ingenious yacht layout features 3 generous cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.
TORTUGA is offered primarily as a sailing catamaran. The yacht layout radiates from the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is where heart of the yacht is and usually it where you, as a charter guest, spend most of your time. The fascinating cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. The cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. Multiple portholes provide a connection with the natural world outside.
The sailboat features Twin Yanmar 57 HP Engine 13.5 kW Onan Cummins Genreator engines and a generator.
Accommodation
Accommodates 6 guests in 3 queen ensuite cabins.Crew will be in port forward cabin
Captain Only
$18,000 per week Captain only rate includes the Vessel, all linens/towels/Kitchenware/Diningware, water toys and the Captain. Not Included: All Running Costs, Food, Drink, Cruising Taxes/Fees/Permits, Fuel, Dockage/Moorings, etc...What is the cabin arrangement of ON A WHIM III?
- 3 VIP cabins
ON A WHIM III
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Weekly price: $20,000 - $26,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 46'
- # of Guests: 6
- # of Cabins: 3
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Lagoon
- Cruising Speed: 7 kts
- Max. Speed: 12 kts
- Built Year: 2024
- Turnaround: 48 hr
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ON A WHIM III 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 2024 to 2025 | $20,000 | $20,500 | $21,000 | $21,500 | $22,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2025 | $20,000 | $20,500 | $21,000 | $21,500 | $22,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $20,000 | $20,500 | $21,000 | $21,500 | $22,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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.ON A WHIM III Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 40,000USD to 52,000USD | 40,000USD to 52,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 20,000USD to 26,000USD | 20,000USD to 26,000USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 10,000USD to 13,000USD | 10,000USD to 13,000USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 20,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 10,000USD |
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: USD20,000
High season rate: USD26,000
BVI Customs fees and cruising permits are included in the rate.
*Short Charters Available*
24hr turns available. Please inquire.
HOLIDAYS:
2025
Christmas Flat Rate $25,000 inquire about pick up and drop off. 7 night minimum.
New Years Flat Rate $26,000 inquire about pick up. 7 night minimum.
HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount Applied First
(7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): $150 off / person
***3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense***
LESS THAN 6 NIGHT CHARTERS DIVIDE BY 6 RULE:
(Rate / 6 X #Nights)
***(Rate divided by 6N X number of nights*** For 6 nights divide rate by 7 X 6N.
SLEEP ABOARD:
$2,000 Sleep aboard the night before the charter departs
Guests arrive to the yacht at 5pm. Snacks and welcome drink served, this is not an open bar. Dinner is ashore on clients expense. Continental breakfast provided next morning. Vessel departs at noon.
CHILD DISCOUNT: Discount Applied First
$500 off for each child age 15 and under.
$250 FOR EACH CHILD AGE 15 AND UNDER FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
***Does not combine with half board options***
***Age is based on the charter date NOT the date of booking***
***Max discount - 4 children*** BVI Customs fees and cruising permits are included in the rate.
*Short Charters Available*
24hr turns available. Please inquire.
HOLIDAYS:
2025
Christmas Flat Rate $25,000 inquire about pick up and drop off. 7 night minimum.
New Years Flat Rate $26,000 inquire about pick up. 7 night minimum.
HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount Applied First
(7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): $150 off / person
***3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense***
LESS THAN 6 NIGHT CHARTERS DIVIDE BY 6 RULE:
(Rate / 6 X #Nights)
***(Rate divided by 6N X number of nights*** For 6 nights divide rate by 7 X 6N.
SLEEP ABOARD:
$2,000 Sleep aboard the night before the charter departs
Guests arrive to the yacht at 5pm. Snacks and welcome drink served, this is not an open bar. Dinner is ashore on clients expense. Continental breakfast provided next morning. Vessel departs at noon.
CHILD DISCOUNT: Discount Applied First
$500 off for each child age 15 and under.
$250 FOR EACH CHILD AGE 15 AND UNDER FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
***Does not combine with half board options***
***Age is based on the charter date NOT the date of booking***
***Max discount - 4 children***
ON A WHIM III Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
No weight belt style weights
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Shampoo
Body Wash
Leave-In Conditioner
Body Lotion
Reef Safe 30SPF Sunscreen
Complementary USVI and BVI map to track your charter
Crew Information
Captain
Chef/First Mate
Captain: Alexander Haywood
Captain Alexander Haywood
Maritime Qualifications
Maritime at UKSA, Cowes, Isle of Wight
RYA Cruising Instructor
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
RYA Short
Range Radio
RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities
MCA Elementary First Aid
MCA Personal Survival Technique
RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
RYA Radar
RYA Competent Crew
RYA Day
Skipper Shore based Practical Sail & Power
ENG1
STCW
Alex knew from an early age that he wanted to live a life of adventure. Growing up in the Cotswolds, England he was never too far away from the natural lakes. With his love for life, sports, fitness and his free spirit, at the age 18 he moved to London in the search of finding himself and his purpose, during this time he worked as a waiter in the first ever high-end Balthazar restaurant.
At the age of 21 he took the leap to travel Australia for 3 years, where his journey consisted of working on Banana farms. After embarking on his self discovery journey through his travels in Australia and Southeast Asia, he dedicated himself to a career of sailing through an amazing sponsorship opportunity. This allowed him to learn how to sail in one of the trickiest parts of the world… The Solent, England, from 2019 onwards.
This sponsorship allowed him to pursue a career in the Yachting Industry as a successful and seasoned RYA Captain and RYA Cruising Instructor. Since then, he‘s never looked back and has accumulated over 15,000 nautical miles in a variety of conditions, all over the world.
Over the course of his 5 years in the industry as a seasoned Captain, Alex has sailed in England, Greece, Croatia and the BVI. Captaining boats from 45ft - 53ft Sailing and Power Catamarans.
Chef Renee Harris-Miles
Renee with her bubbly and glowing personality and like Alex, a free-spirit and love for life, knew from an early age life was for the taking. Brought up in the fast paced city life in London and Birmingham, England; Renee was always in search for the nearest peaceful nature walk and the closest place to the tranquility of nature. At the age of 19, Renee took the leap to move away from home in the City and moved to the Gloucestershire countryside to study a BSC (HONS) Equestrian Sports Science at Hartpury University to discover both herself and her passions.
Alongside studying, Renee also worked in the 4* Hilton hotel and waitressed at the prestigious Cheltenham races for exclusive clientele.
Her time at university is where she discovered herself as a person and opened her eyes to life and all the amazing things it has to offer. This is where she also discovered that the equestrian industry wasn’t for her and yet decided to continue studying for her degree, while in search for a new career venture.
She discovered her love for fitness and adventure and it is also how Renee and Alex met at their local gym in Gloucestershire, while they were both in search for finding their purpose and a life of freedom.
While their relationship was blossoming, naturally Renee was introduced to the Yachting Industry and the tranquil sea’s through the safe hands of Captain Alex. This is where she fell in love with the ocean (+turtles) and discovered there really is nothing like vitamin sea.
Using their ball of sunshine personalities and strong high-end luxury hospitality backgrounds they have sailed together in the North and South Ionian and the British Virgin Islands.
In addition, Renee has also come from a family of foodies and Bakers. She grew up surrounded by her passionate culinary family members. An early memory of hers was helping her Great- Grandnanny bake a delicious Jamaican Rum cake, which was always something that brought the family together. From this early memory her love for baking and cooking has only flourished. Creating tasty and flavourful nutritious meals is a great passion of hers and comes organically (pun intended, she loves organic natural foods).
Together, as a Crewed Captain and Chef Couple, they not only compliment each other as life partners, as confident and skilled Maritime professionals, they go above and beyond in every aspect of the Charter. Creating a once in a life time luxury Yacht Charter, ensuring you’ll have a vacation of a lifetime.
Maritime Qualifications:
STCW Basic Safety Training
Proficiency in Security Awareness
ENG1 MCA
Culinary Qualifications:
Scoolinary Cooking Academy Certifications
Rouxbe Culinary School, Seafood Literacy
Rouxbe Culinary School, Culinary RX
Gordon Ramsey Academy, half day Italian course
Gordon Ramsey Academy, Fish and Seafood Masterclass
Food Handler Certification
Level 2 Food Certification
European Bartending School Certification, 2024
Menu
-Chef Renee's SAMPLE MENU -
(All Breakfast meals will be served with a fresh fruit platter)
Avocado Rise
Crispy bacon topped with poached organic BVI local eggs, smashed avocado layered on fresh sourdough bread
Banana Pancake Platter
Freshly made pancakes topped with thinly sliced banana’s then drizzled with organic local BVI honey
Eggs Royale
Smoked salmon with poached eggs on English muffins, kissed with Hollandaise sauce
Cinnamon French Toast
Served with raspberries and blueberries
Fruit Smoothie Medley
A selection of fresh tropical fruits blended, topped with assorted home roasted nuts, glazed with local BVI honey
Scrambled Egg
Mixed with sautéed local mushrooms, served on Sourdough bread
Golden Honey Porridge
Freshly cooked porridge, local BVI honey with a mixed berry compote
L U N C H
BBQ Chicken and Bacon Wrap
With mixed bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, served with fresh salad
Greek Style Salad
Chopped Cucumbers, tomatoe, red onion, olives oozing with feta cheese and olive oil, served
with tzatziki and flatbread
Pan Seared Garlic Shrimp Tacos
With chopped onions, tomatoes and lettuce, drizzled in freshly made cocktail sauce
Classic BLT
Crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich
Grillled Chicken loaded Nachos
Grilled top shelf chicken, with jalapeño’s, pickled onions smothered in English cheddar cheese
Shrimp Ceasar Salad
With homemadefocaccia and caesar vinaigrette
Traditional Greek Gyros
Marinated chicken breast in warm pitas, filled with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and chunky fries, glazed with tzatziki freshly made while out at sea
S U N S E T N I B B L E S
Tuna Loaded Crackers
A delicious Tuna mix with red onions and sweetcorn, seasoned with garlic powder. Served on crunchy crackers
Charcuterie Board
Served with assorted cheese, crackers, grapes and a selection of high quality deli meats
Cranberry, Brie and Prosciutto Crostini bites with Balsamic glaze
Italian style Caprese Salad
Made with sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil, Seasoned with a sprinkle of salt and olive oil
Smoked Salmon Bites
Smoked salmon and cream cheese layered onto luxury crackers
Feta Saganaki
A traditional Greek dish, Feta cheese layered in a light phyllo pastry, lightly fried then drizzled with honey and sesame seeds
Tomato Bruschetta Bites
Sliced tomatoes and garlic drizzled with balsamic vinegar, served on crispy bread with fresh basil leaves
D I N N E R
Seared Tuna
With fluffy coconut rice and tenderstem broccolini, glazed with carrot and ginger purée.
Italian Style Carbonara
With crispy Spanish pancetta
Grilled Shrimp
With egg fried rice served in a pineapple boat
Stuffed Aubergine
With feta, tomatoe sauce and gouda cheese all baked together creating a delicious cheesy dish
Traditional Greek Spread
Spiced Chicken skewers, grilled halloumi, homemade tzatziki served with flatbread
Shrimp Saganaki
Juicy Shrimp served with sautéed onions, garlic and olive oil, Layered in a fresh tomato sauce seasoned with oregano and feta cheese.
Almond and Apricot Stuffed Chicken
Chicken breasts stuffed with almonds, apricots, cheddar and stilton cheese, wrapped with streaky bacon, served on a creamy mash potato bed with a side of tenderstem broccolini
D E S S E R T
Golden Freshly Baked Apple Crumble, served with vanilla ice cream
Cinnamon Swirl - Topped with ice cream, and layered with Lotus biscoff sauce
Tiramisu
Homemade Key lime pie
Cheesecake with Raspberry sauce
Chocolate Panna Cota
Chocolate Brownie with Raspberry Sorbet
Reviews
Thank you Alex & Renee!
See you again soon!
David
Alex and Renee -
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! My 50th birthday celebration this week has been nothing short of perfection ❤️ From Red velvet Cake welcoming us aboard, to all of the savoury’s, and Key lime pie, we loved every minute. You both spoiled us immensely! Having you both as our crew and our best friends along, the week was amazing!
Love, Kelly + Matt
My very first trip like this. Had an amazing time. I couldn’t ask for a more amazing experience. Alex & Renee are truly the best. Thank you so much for making this a vacation of lifetime. Wonderful crew & Very best friends.
Thanks again!
Love,
Tara
Love Susan & Rich , Cara & will (Denver, Co USA) , Anne + Peter ( Charleston, Sc USA)
The best way to see the BVI’s. Alex & Renee were wonderful. The food was gourmet. The sites & Snorkelling were perfection. Our life On A Whim was incredible. Thank you got Everything! Best,
Cara Frangiganpe & William Rehl (Denver, Co USA)
Sooo much fun!! What a well equipped boat & amazing views. Renee’s Creative meals were a labor of love. And Alex’s cocktails were perfect. Such a grand time! Thanks for everything. Such fun memories.
❤️❤️ Anne + Peter (Charleston, S.C)
Cary & Laura Galveston, TX
Thank you ❤️Laynee❤️⭐️
I had such a fun time thank you! - ❤️Lucy
Amazing food, amazing experience, amazing people - Colt
Saba Rock, Peter island, Great food & Awesome hospitality by Alex and Renee! Until next time, we had a blast!! - Tim”
We could not have dreamed up a better vacation or celebration for our mom’s birthday if we tried!! The accommodations, hospitality, and scenery was out of a fairytale - as was the food! By the end of the trip Alex and Renee felt more like family than anything else!! If only we could take them home with us (which we don’t want to return to).
We are hopeful this is one of many trips together "on a whim”!
All our best and happy travels,
MicKey "Mikey” and Suzanne, Merritt & Reagan
Wyett & Riley
Joined from Houston & Denver, Newyork City
I can’t say enough good things about the crew, Alex and Renee. The two of them made the trip a wonderful experience for all. They satisfied our visits to places we suggested and then took us to some special places, we would have never of known of. The two of them were there to accommodate us for all our needs and wants. They went above and beyond our expectations with their knowledge, care and hospitality. The meals, snacks, and drinks were delicious. Renee put a lot of care into the variety and presentation of every meal. Both Alex and Renee made it really hard to leave. We will highly recommend the boat and especially Alex and Renee to anyone and everyone.
-The Shivitz Family
Love Matt and Courtney
P.S. We loved the meals, desserts, and desserts!
We don't want to leave this amazing place and boat! Everything was so comfortable and beautiful. We loved the sunset sail from Norman Island to Tortola. We can't wait to come back for a longer stay.
Sincerely,
Taylor and Matt
P.S. the food was wonderful, especially the french toast and fresh fish.
Alex and Renee,
You guys took such great care of us. We had the best time and will remember this trip forever. you took us to all the best stops, from amazing snorkeling to great food and drinks. We felt right at home. We are going to miss you both and hope to come back for another sailing trip soon!
-Tara and Matt
Alex and Renee- you were such great hosts and we thank you.
Love,
Andy and Jill
What an amazing week we hadI It was an honor to be on the maiden voyage and you both have an awesome future ahead. Thank you so very much for everything with gratitude.
Love,
Sandy and Family
We had an amazing week and thank you for being our guides and hosts! Such a pleasure to cruise the sea with both of you! I will miss Laura Island.
Love, Laura and Brian
“Thank you for making the trip so memorable” - Maddie
“Thank you for guiding us around the BVI! Such an incredible destination and trip!” - Emma
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