ZINGARA Yacht Description
We welcome you aboard the fabulous yacht Zingara where the enchanting spirit of the lovely Contessa Zingara lives on, through the decadent delights that await you and the passion that is woven through every hidden corner. You are invited to leave your cares ashore and be seduced by the legacy.
Offered by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht ZINGARA is a 76 ft sailing catamaran featuring a hot tub. ZINGARA spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by the renowned boatbuilder Silhouette in 2006. A well-done refit was completed in 2020. The ingenious yacht layout features 5 generous cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 10 guests.
ZINGARA is introduced primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the heart of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is where heart of the yacht is and that's where the guests spend most of their time. The modern cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. The cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. Multiple portholes provide a connection with the natural world outside.
The sailboat features 2 X 20Kw gen sets engines and a generator.
Accommodation
We have a Queen cabin that can be changed to 2 Twin Beds.All sheets and blankets are new, and we have luxurious comforters and bathrobes on order.
All toilets are electric fresh water flush.
What is the cabin arrangement of ZINGARA?
- 1 Master cabin
- 4 VIP cabins
ZINGARA
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Weekly price: $47,300 - $54,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 76'
- # of Guests: 10
- # of Cabins: 5
- # of Crew: 4
- Builder: Silhouette
- Consumption: 2 US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 10 knots
- Max. Speed: 16 knots
- Built Year: 2006
- Refit: 2020
ZINGARA 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 2022 to 2023 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $48,950 | $50,600 | $52,300 | $54,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $48,950 | $50,600 | $52,300 | $54,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2023 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $47,300 | $48,950 | $50,600 | $52,300 | $54,000 | $0 | $0 |
ZINGARA Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 94,600$ to 108,000$ | 18,920$ to 32,400$ | 113,520$ to 140,400$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 47,300$ to 54,000$ | 9,460$ to 16,200$ | 56,760$ to 70,200$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 23,650$ to 27,000$ | 4,730$ to 8,100$ | 28,380$ to 35,100$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 47,300$ / 6 * 3 days = 23,650$ | |
| 1 day charter | 7,883$ to 10,800$ | 1,577$ to 2,700$ | 9,460$ to 13,500$ | Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified. |
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: $47,300
High season rate: $54,000
ZINGARA is based from Village Cay, Tortola.
For USVI pick-ups an additional $2000 delivery fee is required please, the same is true for drop-offs, so $4000/round-trip.
Christmas / New Years:
8 guests, 7 nights aboard: US$62,700
9 guests, 7 nights aboard: US$63,700
10 guests, 7 nights aboard: US$64,700
Spring Break/Easter Break - 7 March to 15 April - No charters under 6 nights please.
Charters outside the Virgins:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.
ZINGARA is based from Village Cay, Tortola.
For USVI pick-ups an additional $2000 delivery fee is required please, the same is true for drop-offs, so $4000/round-trip.
Christmas / New Years:
8 guests, 7 nights aboard: US$62,700
9 guests, 7 nights aboard: US$63,700
10 guests, 7 nights aboard: US$64,700
Spring Break/Easter Break - 7 March to 15 April - No charters under 6 nights please.
Charters outside the Virgins:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.
Price Terms
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Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Onboard
All resort courses included too.
Referral O/W Certifications available
Practical included in charter fee, PADI e-learning theory paid by guests and preferably completed before boarding.
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
PlayStation 3 and lots of games.
Apple TV in each cabin
TV/DVD in each cabin.
Crew Information
Captain: Hugh White
Your professional crew aboard catamaran ZINGARA
Zingara
Hugh White, Captain
Growing up in Pretoria, South Africa Hugh spent his youth on the water where his passion for water sports and sailing emerged at an early age. He is an avid fisherman and is passionate about life on the water.
Upon graduating, Hugh went straight into yachting and completed a Mediterranean season in France where his interest in the industry grew.
Followed by a 12,000 nm delivery which included two Atlantic crossings and sailing up the east coast of Africa, Hugh’s enthusiasm for sailing, fishing and diving only increased, and flourished.
Hugh spent two years sailing through Caribbean as the first mate where he worked on a catamaran that spent most of its time chartering in the British Virgin Islands, with this experience he is extremely knowledgeable on the best locations for making your charter unforgettable.
He looks forward to welcoming you on board and creating the trip of a lifetime.
Maxime Hughes, Chef
Born and raised along the coast in the Eastern Cape of South Africa - Maxime thrived as she came to realize her love of the sea.
After completing a Hospitality Management degree and working a further 3 years in various luxury environments, she finally combined her passion for the ocean with experience gained and grew her skillset to work in yachting and explore the rest of the world.
She started her career as sole stewardess on a sailing yacht in Monaco and began her first circumnavigation, embarking on an extraordinary adventure sailing the world. Following which she joined the Oyster World Rally, also participating in the Oyster Antigua Regatta which really ignited her passion and love for sailing.
Having done a circumnavigation while first working as a stewardess and then becoming chef, she has prepared food in various parts of the world and therefore her cuisine is beautifully diverse and influenced by global flavours.
During her career she has sailed over 50 000 nm thus far, sailing through the North and South Atlantic, the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea. Maxime is a vibrant and positive individual, whose caring attitude shines even while working under pressure. She strives to create a guest-centred environment, catering to your needs and specific tastes.
She looks forward to having you onboard and satisfying all your culinary needs.
Deckhand & Dive instructor Kyle Lello
Kyle was born in South Africa and while growing up along the South coast he grew a passion for the ocean. During this time Kyle took up lifesaving where he learnt valuable skills and became competent with many water toys such as jet skis, stand up paddle boards and kayaks. If Kyle wasn’t busy with lifesaving he would be at the docks growing a keen interest in sailing and water sports. Kyle attended a prestigious boarding school for high school which moulded him into a well mannered, respectful young man always willing to lend a helping hand.
After completing school he studied marketing and ventured into the business world. He then moved up the coast of South Africa to Sodwana Bay, which is where he started his career in the scuba diving industry. He grew a passion for working with guests and being able to show them the beauty of the underwater world. He worked his way up to become an instructor at a 5 star PADI center. After gaining ample experience as an instructor, he was invited to qualify as a PADI staff instructor where he trained and assisted Divemasters to become qualified instructors.
Kyle also loves fishing and is also a keen spear fishermen, which has come from his free diving experience. He is keen and always willing to take guests out to enjoy any water sports and experience the beauty of the open ocean.
Kyle’s goal is to gain experience in the industry and to one day become a captain, but for now, he enjoys his time on the water with his crew and the guests that come onboard. He is always ready for adventure, loves a challenge and is never shy to try something new.
Stewardess and dive instructor Gabi Cox
Gabriella was born and raised in a small town on the coast of South Africa called Knysna . Growing up by the sea, her love for the ocean is unmatched. Almost every moment of her free time was spent surfing, swimming, paddle boarding or kayaking. Gabriella has always loved the sailing world and feeling the freedom the wind brings while being on the water. While in school Gabriella played water polo, further strengthening her swimming skills. After school, Gabriella went on to become an Au Pair, living in several countries including, England, the United States and France. In 2019 Gabriella won Au Pair of the Year while caring for four children in New Jersey. This is national award where she was recognized by both her host family and Au Pair International.
Gabriella has a knack for building relationships and making everyone in her presence feel as though you know her your whole life. Her ability to assimilate into families, juggle responsibilities and always being two steps ahead propelled her into setting goals and conquering them. In 2021
Gabriella returned to South Africa to pursue her ultimate dream of becoming a professional scuba diver. She went on to complete her diving courses in Sodwana Bay, KwaZulu Natal where she became a PADI Scuba Instructor. This where she gained ample experience while having many great life experiences. Later on she furthered her qualifications and obtained her PADI staff instructor, one of the highest level of certification in diving. In this role she is qualified to teach students to become instructors which has only expanded her knowledge and experience in the ocean and diving world. Additionally, she is an Emergency First Response Instructor putting safety at the forefront, always vigilant and always making sure her guests are happy and safe. All of this had lead to her dream job of combining diving and the yachting industry.
Gabriella is tenacious, hardworking and is always up for an adventure. She has a fun loving and kind nature, loves working with people and makes a great cocktail, always making sure you have a refreshing drink in hand. Gabriella loves to lend a hand making unforgettable experiences for guests in and out of the water whether it be taking them on an unforgettable dive or making them a cocktail while the sun sets. Gabriella can’t wait to share the beautiful Zingara experience with her crew and the guests doing her utmost best to make the experience an incredible and unforgettable memory.
Menu
BREAKFAST
POTATO GALETTE BENEDICT
Crispy potato and parmesan galette topped with poached egg, hollandaise sauce and chives
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST
Thick sliced brioche French toast with fresh berries and lemon zest
SMOKED SALMON BAGELS
Smoked salmon topped bagel with cream cheese, avocado roses, capers, and red onion.
SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST
Toasted sourdough with smashed avocado, a poached egg, crispy bacon and feta cheese.
SOUFFLE PANCAKES
Japanese style souffle pancakes served with salted butter and maple syrup.
CRAB TOAST
Crab in a creamy lemon aioli on rye toast with diced red chilli and dill
LUNCH
BLACKENED MAHI
Blackened style Mahi Mahi fillet on a summer salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
MIDDLE EASTERN MEZZE
Fresh falafels, mint and cumin lamb balls, tabbouleh, tzatziki, hummus, and baked pita breads.
ASIAN NOODLE SALAD
Sweet chilli teriyaki seasoned chicken tossed in Udon noodles with Bok choy, bamboo shoots, curried coconut milk and toasted cashews.
SALMON POKE BOWLS
Salmon on a bed of sticky sushi rice, shredded carrot, wakame noodles, edamame beans, avocado roses, spring onions, sliced radish, and wasabi cream.
FISH TACOS
Soft tortillas filled with seasoned fresh fish and a Caribbean summer slaw.
SUSHI
Salmon roses, nigiri, assorted maki, California rolls and cucumber rolls.
APPETIZERS
SPANAKOPITA
Crispy phyllo pastry filled with spinach and feta.
CHIMICHURRI BEEF SKEWERS
Tender beef skewers marinaded in a savoury Argentinian sauce.
MUSHROOM ARANCINI
Small balls of rice stuffed with mushrooms and rolled in panko crumbs and fried.
COCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS
Chicken coated in coconut and served with a mango salsa.
SESAME COATED AHI TUNA
Seared Ahi coated in sesame seeds a n served on a Wonton crisp with wasabi cream.
CONCH CEVICHE
Traditional Caribbean conche ceviche with lime and orange juice, peppers, pineapple, and cucumber served with toast points.
DINNER
PISTACHIO CRUSTED AHI TUNA
Ahi tuna covered in crushed pistachios, seared, and served on a bed of soba noodles tossed in wasabi cream, seaweed noodles and microgreens.
SALMON FILET
Soy and ginger salmon filet, Bok choy, charred spring onion, black rice.
FILET OF BEEF
Seared filet of beef, potato pave, Hasselback butternut, broccolini and charred scallops.
NEW ZEALAND LAMB
Herb crusted New Zealand rack of lamb on a polenta cake with spring vegetables .
LOBSTER RISOTTO
Baked butterfly lobster tail served on a bed of creamy risotto and a fresh green citrus salad.
VEGAN SCALLOPS
Salt water poached and cast-iron seared turnip, succotash, beet puree and crispy leeks.
DESSERTS
SALTED CARAMEL MACADAMIA CHEESECAKE
Baked vanilla cheesecake topped with salted caramel and roasted macadamia nuts.
TIRAMISU
Layers of mascarpone cheese, espresso soaked savoiardi biscuits dusted with chocolate and espresso powder.
MADAGASCAN VANILLA PANNA COTTA
Classic panna cotta flavoured with Madagascan vanilla bean, drizzled with a berry compote and delicate white chocolate shavings.
CRÈME BRULE
A classic rich set custard dessert with a caramelized sugar crust
PASSIONFRUIT PAVLOVA
Meringue bowl filled with Chantilly cream, passionfruit, and lime zest.
CHOCOLATE TORTE
European style flourless chocolate cake topped with fresh raspberries and dusted with icing sugar.
Reviews
The Aguera Family
Our chef Katie was outstanding! She worked countless hours in the galley preparing delicious meals and snacks for us. Katie made each meal using local foods and even grows fresh herbs on board! The highlight at each meal was of course dessert. We are still raving about Katie’s banoffee (banana and toffee) pie!
Alex and Uri, our deck hand and stewardess and dive instructors were so fun and entertaining! They had many interesting stories to share about their world travels and took the upmost care of us. Uri was always ready to take us wakeboarding and water skiing whenever we wanted. Both Alex and Uri are exceptional divers. They put those of us who were beginners at complete ease and built our confidence and appreciation of sea life. The best part of each afternoon was trying Alex’s “cocktail of the day” which was her own unique concoction and a huge hit with all of us! Zingara is beautiful, in pristine condition and is very spacious even for our party of 9, but the warm and friendly crew on Zingara was what made our vacation truly unforgettable and a trip of a lifetime!
The Stern Family - June 2021
Zingara is an incredible boat with every amenity you could want—complete with chocolates on the pillows every night and spacious, impeccably-maintained guest suites. The boat is fully equipped for almost any type of fun imaginable. Pool noodles, inner tubes, a party float, waterskis, a complete set of SCUBA and snorkeling gear, and a crazy fun tubing tube are just some of the water activities available. The nets on the front of the boat are a great place to relax with a book or just lay out in the Caribbean sun, but there are also some great shaded areas in the aft cockpit and the bridge if you prefer to stay shaded.
The SCUBA certification course was expertly executed and all of the dives were memorable and full of exciting marine life. We had a mix of uncertified and certified divers at the start of the trip, but even those of us who were certified did not consider ourselves particularly SCUBA-savvy. By the end we all felt comfortable and excited by all the underwater adventures SCUBA diving offers! Camille and Andres are truly exceptional instructors beyond compare.
Every day held a new and exciting adventure in the BVIs, complete with incredible excursions ashore. We loved exploring the Baths at Virgin Gorda, hiking to the bubbly pool, scootering around Anegada, and playing beach volleyball at the Soggy Dollar. The BVIs have the opportunity to create endless memories; it is almost impossible to pack it all into 10 days there—we will just have to come back!
Beyond the island adventures, every single meal was an artistic and culinary masterpiece that never failed to delight us and perfectly complement the activities of the day. We are still dreaming of Tyler’s cooking! Part of the excitement of a new day in the BVIs was a whole new menu of culinary surprises from Tyler’s kitchen. We were initially worried about our group’s many food intolerances, preferences, and allergies, but Tyler adapted the meals with expert ease.
Above all, the crew is what makes Zingara so incredibly special. Lee is an incredible captain who navigates the Caribbean waters with a relaxed confidence. He was also happy to entertain all of our questions about sailing and life on the water! He is funny, wonderful to converse with, and even included us on a fun provision run ashore! Not really stuffy at all!! 😜 Camille is so kind, helpful, and awesome to adventure with. She keeps the cabin looking incredible, makes amazing lemonade and cookies, and is also an awesome yoga instructor! She makes sure every guest is comfortable and happy throughout the day and is an excellent underwater guide—she finds amazing wildlife that you might miss otherwise! Andres is another essential part of the Zingara experience. He instructed two new divers through their SCUBA certifications with ease. He helped us catch a Jack fish and Tarpon off the stern, and was always excited to help us fish and adventure on the water! He was a great captain of the tender boat and even helped a first-time tuber feel safe enough to try it out. He is also an expert crafter of cocktails and the beverages of your dreams—be sure to try the Painkillers! His fun-loving attitude keeps spirits high throughout the trip. Tyler is an incredible chef worthy of a Michelin star or two, but he is also an excellent conversationalist with great stories and jokes. We loved chatting with him and learning all about the inspiration for his incredible culinary creations.
They are all fantastic crew-members, but, more importantly, they are all truly incredible people. By the end of the trip, we counted every one of them among our friends! Zingara is a magical place where dreams come true!
Lee, Andres, Camille, and Tyler:
The week with you on the Zingara was our BEST family vacation EVER!!!!! The catamaran was very beautiful, and the vacation was totally spectacular. Tyler, you prepared such delicious meals which were elegantly presented, and Camille, you created a uniquely beautiful table setting for each meal. We appreciated so much that we all interacted so comfortably and really enjoyed laughing and talking together throughout the week. Camille and Andres, you were such energetic and enthusiastic “leaders” for our teenage grandchildren! Because of you, they will always cherish special memories of fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, paddle boarding, and best of all, jumping from the halyard swing. And Lee....we know you are the BEST captain in the Caribbean!!!!!
We all will remember you fondly and will always be grateful for your constant effort to create a magical vacation for our family. Thank you so much!!!!!!
Mimi, Bob and family
Thank you for making our return to the beautiful BVI’s as special as before. It’s been 17 years since we last visited and post hurricane it is back in great shape. The bars, beaches, restaurants, quiet bays to anchor overnight etc are all wonderful, even The Baths were not crowded.....bliss! You all made us feel so looked after, nothing was too much trouble, so helpful, creative, fun and friendly.....it felt like having friends on the boat with us! Calm Camille was brilliant with my 12 year old and his first diving experience, All Action Andres kept my 14 year old adrenaline fuelled up ( ... and us with the best ever mojitos!), Tyler with a Twist kept us well fed on glorious food and new tastes (the scales back home show that!) and oh so Likeable Lee......thank you for putting it all together in a beautiful Zingara package. Here’s hoping for the Grenadines one day very soon!!
Maria & Dale & Archie & Paddy
April 2018
Best of all the islands are back in business and the water and beaches as beautiful as ever, with the added bonus of being less crowded than usual.
Thanks again!
We were all talking over dinner tonight in the Miami airport about what an amazing time we had with you , Andres, Camille and Tyler this past week.
Frankly , we were expecting the BVI's to be a bit war torn after the hurricanes , but were pleasantly surprised to see things nearly back to normal. The st Thomas airport was in fine shape and the islands in the BVI 's as beautiful as we remembered. Dinner on Anagada was great, the Soggy Dollar bar was a lot of fun and scuba diving in several very cool spots was a definite highlight.
Zingara is a beautiful boat. Extremely comfy and your crew very attentive . We all loved Tyler's cooking and the cocktails were tasty and plentiful.
My family was pleased to see the BVI's as beautiful as ever and we appreciate you creating a wonderful week for us !!
The ten days on Zingara could not have been better.
One complaint, your chef and crew, they caused me to gain 10 pounds. How is that possible in ten days. George also gained a lot. I guess the food must have been crazy good and the drinks just kept on coming.
All your staff was great, constantly offering more drinks and looking for ways to please us at every turn.
I have had a couple of captains before, on my 60' sport fisher, and by far you were the most professional and concerned for both the safety of the boat and the passengers. It showed in your anchoring, tying up to the other yacht, or avoiding a rainstorm on the way to our next anchor spot.
Thanks again for an unforgettable time.
I just wanted to give a HUGE THANK YOU to you and your staff for the trip of a lifetime this past June on the Zingara! It was simply the best family trip we have ever been on!
This was my first time on a BVI trip and I was simply blown away. First off, the Zingara and its accommodations are simply First Class - but then you and your crew take the experience to another level and truly make the trip a once in a lifetime event!
Chefs Leanne's talent for creating amazing food to satisfy all kinds of tastes and preferences is unparalleled – not to mention her infectious laugh and outgoing personality made her an absolute joy to be with!
The crew were simply endless in their pursuit of accommodating each and every one of us and making sure all were taken care of – all of the time - no matter the situation or activity! Their attention to the smallest of details was outstanding! Not to mention they are just fantastic people and a pure joy the be with and around – especially in hanging out with us [err, putting up with us] late into the night only to get up early to do it all over again!
And thanks to you for your experience and professionalism – first off in dealing with the slight change of pick up port plans we needed to make due to flight delays and cancellations - and then for taking us to the most beautiful spots in and around the BVI and taking care of us in general all week. You are great captain and it was a real pleasure being with you and getting to know you!
This was a trip we will always remember – in large part because it felt like we had lifelong great friends acting as our captain and crew! Thanks again for a fantastic week and we all look forward to joining you again one day soon! Cheers!
-Hunter L.
We want to thank you for a wonderful trip this June on the Zingara. It was the perfect family trip for our large group. From the beautiful accommodations to the fun and professional crew to the unbelievable food. It could not have been nicer!
You took us to the most beautiful stops. It will be something that we will always remember. We all look forward to our next trip with you one day soon!
Bobby and Mary Cobb and family
We are still ‘floating’ from this most amazing adventure in the BVI’s. There were so many highlights from our trip - the different islands we sailed to each day, taking advantage of all the activities the Zingara had on board - snorkeling, paddleboarding, scuba, tubing to name a few! But what made this trip really special was the level of service we all encountered, which enabled each of our families to spend the relaxing, quality time we all very much needed! The food was amazing and so was the boat itself. Thank you for being so accommodating and fun to be around. We all really enjoyed ourselves and cannot wait to go back to the islands! Hope everyone had a great vacation off the boat and enjoy all of the tours for summer. Take care!
Fondly,
Erika, Harrison, Reilly, Logan & Olivia
Now, on to the important part of any charter, the crew. I can say unequivocally that this is the best crew, across the board, and that each one of the four individuals on board with us were the best at what they did of any crew we have ever had.
Let me start with the chef, Teej. We had very different tastes in our group, from kids who only wanted kid food, to adults who will settle for nothing less than the best fine dining. We also had a few picky eaters and a shellfish allergy. At the end of the trip, EVERYONE of the 10 of us said that EVERYTHING they ate from Teej was the best food they have ever had, not just on a boat, but anywhere! Teej was so good that all of us are fighting over having him come to our homes when the charter season is over to cook for us personally. The meals were all creative with great flavors, and perfectly proportioned (except for the monster cookies). Teej never said no; if one of the kids wanted a PB sandwich, it would appear. Everything, from breakfast to lunch to appetizers to the amazing dinners and deserts, were Michelin star quality.
Next, Kieran. The hardest thing to do in a confined space for a week is to keep the kids (ages 7-14) entertained and interested. Kieran did that wonderfully. At every stop all of the toys were instantly in the water and Kieran was ready to go with whatever they wanted to do. And he never got tired, if they wanted to be on the dingy for 4 hours, Kieran was there with energy and a smile. The new things he introduced us to were great, including the HaliJump, the SubWing, and the secret cliff jumping pool, all highlights. And I havent even talked about SCUBA yet, Kieran was awesome with the SCUBA, encouraging dives every day. By the end of the trip, he had certified two new divers, gave resort lessons to two more, and did multiple dives with the three pre certified divers. From beach dives to more advanced, everyone LOVED the diving. I can not say enough about Kierans great spirit, temperament, and energy.
Kieran was accompanied by Michelle, who is simply wonderful. I will start with the diving, Michelle loves to dive too and she was involved with all the dives. It was helpful to have both Kieran and Michelle on dives as we could break up the group based on skill level. From the boat standpoint Michelle was always on the spot. There was never a towel out of place, a glass half empty, or what you needed not instantly available. The fact is, Michelle is just a VERY nice person, and pleasant to be around at all times. She was warm and made the entire group welcome and comfortable. And, she was pretty funny!
Finally, Captain Lee. From the time we got on the boat, everything was about us, and what we wanted. There was never a no said the entire time we were there. Not only that, but any side comment was heard, and acted on. So when one of us wanted something to eat that wasnt on board, Lee snuck away and that afternoon it was on board. He truly listened and cared about us and what we wanted. He put together a great trip and at each stop showed us new and interesting things (remember, we have been to the BVI many times). Lee is so pleasant to be around and was really vested in making sure that each one of us was having a great time. It was clear that Lee was passionate about us, and passionate about Zingara. That passion was infectious and really made each of us have the trip of a lifetime.
The personality of the crew makes a charter, and when 14 people are together for 7 days on 80 of boat, it is the personality of the entire crew that makes the trip work, or not work. Not only did this crew make the trip work, but they made it the best trip we have ever taken, both for each individual, and as a family. I would highly recommend this crew to anyone looking for a wonderful week in the Caribbean.
Anonymous Family
The best way to describe how GREAT our trip was this past holiday is "Nobody wanted to get off the boat". I think if the next week wasn't booked, we would of all stayed on.I don't think they make a better captain anywhere in the world. The crew was wonderful and was on top of everything. I told Michelle one day that we truly appreciated how they knew when to be around, but also not be right on top of us all the time. We didn't appreciate the 2-3 pounds we came back with to Texas from TJ's delicious food!!! The water sports were wonderful on the boat. My great niece and nephew up to myself had so much fun. Looking forward to our next adventure together.
You can be sure we will book again. All our best,
Jamie, Bert, Brett, Zachary, Natalie, Jenn, Cary, Eli and Sophie.
We miss you all
Great job by all!!
Mike and Cathy Stewart
We are back in Naples and missing the Zingara and crew. I am doing laundry and yes I must cook dinner tonight! Such a shock to my system after being pampered for a week!
Mark and I had the best time last week! You all treated us as royalty! Your attentiveness and professionalism was accomplished in such a warm and friendly manner. Thank you to each of you!
And thank YOU for the 5 extra pounds! Haha! The food was amazing! You are such a talented chef!
Our crew has anointed me the "author" of the Zingara 2016 Cruise Cookbook! So if you would not mind sharing some of your amazing recipes, it would be greatly appreciated! Of course whenever it is convenient for you!
Thank you for a perfect week and for the recipes!
Fondly,
Debbie Wilhelm
Here goes
Pina Colada Cheesecake
Focaccia Bread - the 1st day and also the variation of the focaccia served with bar b q chicken
Pita Bread
Puff Pastry Tarts with cheese, sundried tomatoes and balsamic reduction
Crab Money Bags
Duck and the delicious sauce you served with the duck
Slaw and the dressing
Seared Tuna and the sauce that you served for lunch
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chocolate Chile for the beef tenderloin
Brussel Sprouts
Shrimp served atop Tenderloin.
EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL and we would love all of the recipes, but have chosen these so as to not totally overwhelm you and your kindness!
The crew took such wonderful care of us and anticipated our every need.
We all had a ball and we look forward to chartering again !
The crew made certain every evening anchorage was comfortable for us.
The food was amazing and even our pickiest eater was happy!
Happy Sailing!
The Brickman Family
Kaled & Jill
Where can we begin to thank you for the most wonderful holiday EVER! The food was delicious, the scenery gorgeous, the boat beautiful and the crew the best. Cant wait to come back.
Jim & Lisa
A big thank you to the fabulous crew! You all did such a great job and made this holiday in paradise even more special!
Juliana
Everything was perfect! The dive stories were awesome, food excellent, We look forward to next year.
Cheryl
Thank you so so much. To tell you the truth, this was the best week of my life! Great food, great fun and amazing crew, like family!
JB
What a journey you took us on! Beginners in Paradise we experienced dives on Instructor Level! The food was of Michelin Level.
Alex
We are lucky, happy and above all very gratefull for the super stay we had on Zingara. Colleen the food was amazing, Pete and Ru, the diving was so nice and you are really the one who made Quentin a dive addict!.
The Cloeys
Zingara Crew!
Thank you for a DELICIOUS and ADVENTUROUS filled week! The boat and our attentive crew exceeded out greatest expectations. The diving, snorkeling and sailing showed us the BVI and Spanish Virgins as weve never seen before. Zingara is truly magical our family has relaxed and reconnected we will treasure our memories and hope to see you again soon!
The Asbury family
HOSPITALITY IS:
The art of making others feel welcome, comfortable and at home.
Its the talent for speading warmth and kindness that will be remembered always.
Your hospitality was all this and so much more. Thank you.
Our best trip yet!
The Carltons
Glad to hear from you: We have all had a very hectic time since we returned from Zingara . The gratuity was all of our pleasure, yourself Karen, Reita & Gys made the whole trip wonderful.
The boat Zingara was itself a dream as were the other facilities, the diving, thehobie cat etc, and of course the wonderful scenery and location. Not to mention great food and copious wines.
The thing that made the trip for Judith & I, was the huge effort that you all made to make us welcome and happy on board. Nothing was too much trouble for you, you were all so professional, smiling and willing to help with the slightest whim. Never a sharp word, just a lovely calm happy and ultra helpful smiling approach. You were brilliant with Mike`s boys.. We all had a great time.
So what more can I say excepthope to see you again soon and, most sincerely, very many thanks to you all for a superb trip.
Kind Regards
Mervyn Clarke
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