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TREE OF LIFE Yacht Description

The renowned Sailing Yacht Tree of Life is now offering a remarkable opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty and charm of Newport, RI, or Belfast, ME. Whether you're seeking a tranquil retreat in Newport's historic harbor or a captivating journey along the scenic coastline of Penobscot Bay this luxurious yacht invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey.

Built in 1991, Tree of Life stands as a testament to timeless elegance on the high seas. With meticulous care and attention to detail, this stunning yacht has been lovingly maintained over the years, and constantly upgraded to meet the demands of modern oceanic exploration. Every corner of this vessel exudes a sense of refined luxury, from the premium linen bedding to the sumptuous wool blankets that envelop you in warmth and comfort. Offering the perfect blend of seafaring practicality and shoreside opulence, Tree of Life allows you to voyage with ease and grace, never compromising on comfort.

In the early 1990's the Tree of Life was named one of the 100 Finest yachts in America by Sail magazine. She was designed in 1989 for a Virginia owner who planned extensive world cruising and wanted a husky yacht that resembled the Baltic trading schooners. Tree of Life was beautifully and strongly built by Covey Island Boat Works in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Since launching she won schooner races in Nova Scotia and crossed the Atlantic to Ireland to win several races there too. A letter from her builder, claiming speeds in excess of 12 knots under sail, is adequate testimony to her performance while a world circumnavigation attests to her seaworthiness and ability.

The Tree of Life's rig is very traditional, with its fiddled bowsprit, reefing topmasts and deadeyes. She spreads 3,894 sq ft of canvas with all sail set, giving her a sail area/displacement ratio of 24; this is more than adequate to keep her moving nicely in even the lightest of breezes. There are enough lines to handle to keep the crew busy and she is a beautiful sight surging along on a broad reach.

Sailing Yacht Tree of Life is sailing out of Newport Rhode Island for the month of June. For the months of July- October Tree of Life is sailing out of Belfast Maine in Penobscot Bay.

Offered by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht TREE OF LIFE is a 91 ft sailboat. The promiment features of TREE OF LIFE are her elegant profile and inviting socializing areas. TREE OF LIFE spends the winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was delivered by the well-known ship builder Covey Island Boatworks in 1991. An elegant refit was fulfilled in 2024. The expansive yacht layout features 3 generous cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.

TREE OF LIFE is classified primarily as a sailboat.

The sailboat features Engine: Cummins Generator: Northern Lights engines and a generator.

Accommodation

Accommodations: SY Tree of Life Sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins:

1 Master suite: The Master suite is placed in the stern and provides its occupants with a King bed, plenty of wardrobe space. The King size bed that can be split down the middle for two singles, and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower.

2 double cabins: The double cabins are forward of the salon on the starboard side, and both have a double bed, washbasin and clothes storage. The double size bed in both cabins can be slit down the middle for two singles, and both cabins are en-suite with their very own sink, toilet and shower.

Description notes:
The aft stateroom has a centerline king bed with built in drawers on the forward side of the bed. A settee with a reading nook is located just forward of the bed and a closet with a second set of drawers for clothing also adorn the room. You will also find that the stateroom has an ensuite head with an electric fresh water commode, a vanity and sink with hot and cold water, and a shower.

The aft stateroom is incredibly spacious and has four windows on the transom at the head of the bed. Additionally, there is a skylight, a second hatch, and stairway to the deck. Portholes line the walls giving you the option to take in the fresh air while sleeping.

The two forward staterooms have double beds with vanities, hot and cold water sinks, and a vanity mirror. Both staterooms have closets and chests of drawers for clothing storage. The forward stateroom has a fold down writing desk. Each room has its own deck hatch and multiple opening porthole openings for fresh air. Both staterooms have their very own private head and shower.

What is the cabin arrangement of TREE OF LIFE?

  • 1 Master cabin
  • 2 Double cabins

TREE OF LIFE

Double cabin - forward starboard
Double cabin - forward starboard
  • Weekly price:
    $29,500 - $35,000

    Low Season | High Season

  • Length: 91'
  • # of Guests: 6
  • # of Cabins: 3
  • # of Crew: 3
  • Builder: Covey Island Boatworks
  • Consumption: 5 US Gall/Hr
  • Cruising Speed: 10 kts
  • Built Year: 1991
  • Refit: 2024
Master cabin
Master cabin

TREE OF LIFE 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 $35,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Winter 2024 to 2025 $35,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Price Terms

Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see

Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).

All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.

The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).

For a sailboat like TREE OF LIFE, the expected APA is 15% to 30% of the charter price ($4,425 - $8,850), making the charter cost $33,925 to $38,350. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.

You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).

The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.

TREE OF LIFE Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days Base Price APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) Total Note
14 day charter 59,000USD to 70,000USD 11,800USD to 21,000USD 70,800USD to 91,000USD Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter 29,500USD to 35,000USD 5,900USD to 10,500USD 35,400USD to 45,500USD Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter 14,750USD to 17,500USD 2,950USD to 5,250USD 17,700USD to 22,750USD The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
29,500USD / 6 * 3 days = 14,750USD

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: USD29,500

High season rate: USD35,000

TREE OF LIFE will be chartering in Summers in New England and is offering the following introductory prices:
Low season rates (May, June, September & October 2025): $29,500 weekly plus all expenses
High season rates (July & August 2025): $35,000 weekly plus all expenses

TREE OF LIFE is not available Winter 2024-2025. Shipyard in Newport for upgrades.

Winter 2025-2026 TREE OF LIFE will be available in the Caribbean basing Antigua / St. Martin for Leeward Islands charters but will also consider Windward Islands and the USVI.TREE OF LIFE will be chartering in Summers in New England and is offering the following introductory prices:
Low season rates (May, June, September & October 2025): $29,500 weekly plus all expenses
High season rates (July & August 2025): $35,000 weekly plus all expenses

TREE OF LIFE is not available Winter 2024-2025. Shipyard in Newport for upgrades.

Winter 2025-2026 TREE OF LIFE will be available in the Caribbean basing Antigua / St. Martin for Leeward Islands charters but will also consider Windward Islands and the USVI.

TREE OF LIFE Yacht Charter Locations

Summer Season

Winter Season

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes
Salon Tv: Yes
Sat Tv: No
Multimedia System: Yes
Nude: Yes
Books: yes
Crew Pets: No
Guest Pets: Yes
Camcorder: No
Number Dine In: Yes
Number Of Dvds: Yes
Number Of Cds: Yes
Bimini: Yes
Special Diets: Inq
Kosher: Yes
Bbq: Yes
Gay Charters: Yes
YachtNudeCharters: Yes
Hairdryers: Yes
Number Of Port Hatches: several
Smoking: No
Crew Smokes: Inq
Children Ok: Yes
Minimum Child Age: 6
Generator: Yes - Northern Lights
Voltages: 110v
Hammock: Yes

Specifications

Tube: No
Guests: 6
Draft: 8.6
Cruising Speed: 10 kts
Helipad: No
Ac: Full
Ac Night: No
Built: 1991
Turnaround: 48
Cabins: 3
King: 1
Queen:
Double: 2
Single:
Twin:
Pullman:
Showers: 3
Basins: 3
Heads:
Electric Heads: 3
Jacuzzi: No

Features

BBQ: Yes
AC: Full
Generator: Yes - Northern Lights
Cruising Speed: 10 kts

Layout

Layout of TREE OF LIFE

More Specifications

Flag: USA
Homeport: Newport and Maine
Resort Course:
Yacht Permit: 2
Yacht License: 2
Yacht Mca: 0
Yacht Insurance: Intact 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:
Rods:
Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:
Reusable Bottles:
Other Green Efforts:

Water Sports

Dinghy Size: YES, AB
Kayaks 1 Pax: No
Kayaks 2 Pax: 1
Dinghy Hp: 30
Floating Mats: No
Dinghy Pax:
Swim Platform:
Water Skis Adult: No
Boarding Ladder:
Water Skis Kids: No
Sailing Dinghy:
Jet Skis: No
Beach Games:
Wave Runners: No
Kneeboard: No
Windsurfer: No
Snorkel Gear: 3
Underwater Camera: No
Scurfer: No
Underwater Video: No
Wake Board: No
Paddleboard: 1
Seabob: No
Sea Scooter: No

Other Entertainment

Sail Inventory: Main sail, Fore sail, Stay sail, Job sail, Jib topSail, Fore TopSail, Main TopSail, Fishermans Sail, Balloon
Jib, Golly Wobler
Speakers in Cabins
Salon TV/DVD
Salon Stereo/Music
iPod/MP3 Hookups
CDs/Music
Hammock
Bimini
BBQ





Crew

Crew Information

Crew of TREE OF LIFE|Captain Captain

Crew of TREE OF LIFE|Chief / Mate Chief / Mate

Crew of TREE OF LIFE|Deckhand Deckhand

Captain: Joshua Jacques

Captain Joshua Jacques

Captain Joshua Jacques fell in love with the ocean at a young age. Spending his summers sailing the coast of New England and his winters surfing the cold waters of Maine he knew he wanted to make a life at sea for himself. Jacques began his professional sailing career with the Maine Windjammer fleet up in Rockland Maine spending his summers sailing Penobscot Bay and winters aboard the Tall Ship Lynx transiting the east coast. Jacques and his partner went on to purchase the 1886 Schooner Isaac H. Evans, rescuing the historic vessel and breathing new life and programming into her. Now he looks forward to sharing the beauty of Tree of Life and New England waters with the community




Chief / Mate Samuel Glenn

Chief Mate Samuel Glenn was born in the vast confines of a New York City suburb. In his college years he took off to sail the Caribbean islands, thru hike the Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, and Israeli National Trail. In 2017, after a prolonged graduation with a bachelor's degree in hand, he sought work with Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, where he learned fundamental seamanship. He then took his skillset aboard Tall Ship Lynx as a deckhand where he came away with a zest for marlinespike seamanship. After a few more seasons of sailing for Outward Bound, he and his wife Ashley set sail for many adventures together at sea. Directly following a 4,500 nautical mile sea journey, Sammy hit the books and passed his Captains
licensing exams in both the US and British systems. His first commands were the 1924 72’ classic schooner Bagheera and 1926 53’ schooner Heart's Desire for Portland Schooner Company. He now joins Schooner Tree of Life as Chief Mate and vibe curator



Deckhand Zenalyssa Packer

Zenalyssa (Zen) Packer grew up in the mountains of Massachusetts while sailing the summers in Rhode Island Sound, Vineyard Sound, and Long Island Sound. The summer after graduating high school, she saw Tree of Life at her sailboat’s homeport in Jamestown, Rhode Island and became immediately interested. She worked as crew until October 2023, and fell in love with Tree of Life. During the winter months, Zenalyssa worked on Mystic Whaler in Oxnard, California to help teach youth and adults about sailing and the sea. Zenalyssa is excited to rejoin Tree of Life as crew next summer

Reviews

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Summers sailing on Tree of Life
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State Room 2 on Tree of Life
1 full sized bed
Six built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Small fold out writing desk
Vanity sink
Private new shower and toilet is located directly across from each of the forward staterooms.
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State room 3 - master cabin
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Includes:
1 King sized bed
Nine built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Ensuite head with private shower
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State Room 1
Additional information to include:
1 full sized bed
Four built in drawers with ample storage
Closet space for hanging garments
Private new shower and toilet is located directly across from each of the forward staterooms.
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Interior photos
Exquisite Galley and dining area.
The sprawling main saloon and dining area is the perfect place to gather for meals, play a board game, relax and watch a movie, or enjoy beverages while listening to music on the surround sound system.
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TREE OF LIFE Broker Review
“I had a lovely visit aboard TREE OF LIFE in Rockland yesterday. I was warmly welcomed by Captain Joshua and his crew, and they have been doing a ton of work aboard this beauty. I was very impressed to see the two new ensuite heads for the forward guest cabins that Captain Joshua was able to create, while matching the wood grains to create the new doors. The heads are quite spacious for a ship this size and style, with nice clean white subway tile which, while modern, works nicely with the brass fixtures and rainshower.

The chef went above and beyond preparing some delicious nibbles that were flavorful and creative, along with some seared teriyaki sesame swordfish and a lovely fresh watermelon, arugula and mint salad. She impressed further by finishing the meal with a fresh pear pie with a sugared bourbon sauce. Chef prides herself on making meals for guests with fresh ingredients and providing something they cannot normally get at a restaurant. She takes pride in her cuisine and it shows. Fine dishware and stemware round out the dining experience.

In fact, each member of the crew are so warm and welcoming, knowledgeable and pleasant - guests will find themselves instantly at ease.

The two brand new Douglas fir Masts are impressive, with all new leatherwork, and attention to detail is everywhere, from luxurious bathrobes in each cabin, hand crafted flower vases to replace the outdated 'phone cubbies' previously in place (with fresh flowers always aboard), and brass lanterns hung on deck each evening.

I was able to 'try out' the sun lounges - which are truly the 'best seat in the house' on the foredeck, where you can relax and sunbathe, or read a book out of the way of lines, but still able to take in the scenery.

In summary, TREE OF LIFE offers a great value for a comfortable Schooner - suitable for a family or 3 couples. The two doubles forward do taper slightly - and the crew can put a lee board to separate them to singles for families requiring.“ - Emily Mack
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    Price Terms: Plus Expenses

    Price from $29,500/week

    High season $35,000/week

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