Turquoise Turtle is a Voyage 500 sailing catamaran with 3 ensuite queen cabins. She has a spacious salon and cockpit for dining and entertainment, and two large trampolines forward for lounging in the sun and enjoying the fresh ocean breeze. She offers lot of water toys for young and old at heart. There is also water access from a drop down ladder on the bow.
Pay half of the price and hold for 2 days. Get 100% return if cancelled.
Andre and Alison Stroebel are from South Africa and have been married for 32 years. They love the sea and are either on it, in it or under it. They started sailing together even before they were married and raced Hobie Cats as a hobby. Soon they started sailing larger catamarans off the unpredictable east and west coasts of South Africa. In 2011 they left South Africa on the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Yacht Race on their catamaran Rat Catcher, crossing the Atlantic and ending second in their class. Since then they have been cruising in the Caribbean and are excited to share their experiences with you. They are both qualified SSI Dive Masters.
Andre started his career as a helicopter pilot in the South African Air Force and after 25 years service started flying commercially doing offshore flights to the oil rigs off the Canadian east coast in Newfoundland. He has over 7000 flight hours. He also has over 25 000 sea miles accumulated off the South African coast, Atlantic crossing and sailing the Caribbean and east coast of Florida. He has a South African Sailing Yacht Master Offshore certificate with a 100 ton South African Maritime Safety Authority rating, STCW and First Aid.
Alison started sailing on Optimists in Zimbabwe and then crewed for her Dad on a Flying Dutchman. She knew she had found her true love when she discovered André also loved the sea and sailing. From when they first met they had a shared dream of sailing the world. Alison is a Registered Nurse and specialized in Neonatal premature babies and then in the Operating Room. She is qualified in Basic life Support, CPR and First Aid. She has her offshore Captains license and has over 20 000 sea miles having sailed the South African coast, crossed the Atlantic and sailed extensively in the Caribbean, Bahamas and the Florida coast. She loves being on, in or under the water and especially enjoys sharing her love of snorkeling and diving with new adventurers pointing out the amazing critters under water. Alison has a special affinity to children her best reference is the fact the little ones invariably climb in her lap and go to sleep. With their traveling Alison has incorporated a touch of different cultures in her menu. She loves creating dishes with a strong South African and African traditional food influence with a touch of Mediterranean. In true African tradition you won't go hungry at this table.
If you are interested in learning to sail a Catamaran Andre is always keen to show you the “ropes” and give you some sailing instruction.
With Andre and Alison’s experience of the islands, love for the sea, South African hospitality, with lots of outdoor BBQ’s (South African Braai’s), they are ready to make your Caribbean charter dream come true.
****WE LOVE BABIES, BABIES WELCOME****
***CREW HAS BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19***
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Specifications
Type
Catamaran
Builder
VOYAGE yacht
Year Built
2001
Size
50.00 Ft
Beam
27 Feet
Draft
4 Feet
Guests
6
Boat Details
Cabins:
3
Queen:
3
Single Cabins:
1
Showers:
4
Wash Basins:
4
Heads:
4
Electric Heads:
4
Pick Up Locations
Pref. Pick-up:
Village Cay
Other Pick-up:
Inquire
Details
Refit:
December 2017
Helipad:
No
Jacuzzi:
No
A/C:
Full
Engine Details
Northern Lights 6 kva, brand new engines and sail drives 2015
Fuel Consumption:
-
Cruising Speed:
6
Max Speed:
8 US Gall/Hr
Locations
Winter Area:
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Summer Area:
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Amenities
Salon Tv/VCR:
Yes
Salon Stereo:
Yes
Sat Tv:
On-board WiFi. Limited access in BVI until further notice.
# of Videos:
-
# DVDs/Movies:
850
# CD's:
100s
Camcorder:
No
Books:
Ebooks
Board Games:
Yes
Sun Awning:
Yes
Deck Shower:
Yes
Bimini:
Yes
Water Maker:
Yes
Special Diets:
Yes
Kosher:
No
BBQ:
Yes
# Dine In:
6
Minimum Age:
Water safe
Generator:
Northern Lights
Inverter:
Yes
Voltages:
110V 12V
Water Maker:
Yes
Water Cap:
800GPD
Ice Maker:
No
Sailing Instructions:
No
Internet Access:
Onboard WIFI
Gay Charters:
Yes
Nude:
Yes
Hairdryers:
Yes
# Port Hatches:
20
Guests Smokes:
NO SMOKING ALLOWED
Crew Smokes:
No
Pets Aboard:
No
Pet Type:
N/A
Guest Pets:
No
Children Ok:
Yes
Hammock:
Yes
Windscoops:
No
Water Sports
Dinghy size:
14'
Dinghy hp:
50
Dinghy # pax:
6
Water Skis Adult:
No
Water Skis Kids:
No
Jet Skis:
No
Wave Runners:
No
Kneeboard:
Yes
Windsurfer:
No
Snorkel Gear:
Yes
Tube:
Yes
Scurfer:
No
Wake Board:
No
Kayaks 1 Pax:
No
Kayaks (2 Pax):
No
Floating Mats:
No
Swim Platform:
Yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):
3 - 2 on sugar scoop, 1 on bow
Sailing Dinghy:
No
Beach Games:
Yes
Fishing Gear:
Yes
Gear Type:
trolling
Rods:
3
Scuba Diving Details
Crew License
Resort Course
Full Course
Master
N/A
N/A
Divers
6
Tanks
8
BCs
-
Regulators
-
Dive Lights
-
Air Compressor
Not Onboard
Wet Suits
-
Weight Sets
-
Dives/wk
5
Night Dives
-
General Diving Info
Both crew are PADI Dive Masters
Emergency Oxygen is aboard the vessel.
Blue Water Divers: Nanny Cay, Tortola
https://bluewaterdiversbvi.com/
Phone: +1 (284) 494 2847
Diving Costs information
Guests are to supply their own dive gear or rent gear from a dive shop. Yacht will supply 8 tanks. Additional tanks are not included and would be rented by the guest if required. If divers are sure of sizes, the boat will assist in fetching and returning dive gear. We highly recommend Blue Water Divers: Nanny Cay, Tortola for rentals.
https://bluewaterdiversbvi.com/
Phone: +1 (284) 494 2847
Diving is $45 per dive per diver
Boat will supply 8 tanks.
Client pays for air fills.
Max 1 dive per day with no more than 5 dives per week unless previously discussed with and agreed to by the Captain
BREAKFAST
A fresh fruit platter, Fruit Juice, Tea and Coffee are served with breakfast every day.
Salmon and Ham platter with Bagels and cheese selection
Pancakes with maple syrup and bacon.
Egg, Bacon, Sausages, Mushrooms and Tomato with toast
Savory French toast Ham and Cheese rollups.
Breakfast Banana Split
LUNCH
Lunch is served with your choice of soft drink, iced tea, beer or your favorite cocktail.
Spinach and Mushroom Crust less Quiche with seasonal salad.
Salmon Burgers with Arugula, Pear and Gorgonzola salad
Chili Lime Chicken Salad with fresh baked bread
Bacon wrapped Chicken tenders with Chickpea, Avocado and Feta Salad
Savory Muffins with fresh sliced tomato ham and cheese
DINNER
Your choice of Wine, Beer or your favorite Cocktail to accompany your dinner.
Traditional South African Bobotie (Beef Bake) on savory yellow rice with Avocado, Sweet Pepper and corn salad
Garlic Shrimp with Peas and Linguine
Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Twice Baked Potato and Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Blue Cjeese and Pomegranate Arils
Coconut crusted Mahi Mahi and Lime Cous Cous and sautéd Asparagus
Grilled Salmon, Rosemary baked baby potatoes and Watermelon salad.
DESSERTS
Key Lime Pie
Poached Pears in Red wine
Chocolate Rum cake topped with fresh rum cream
Baked Bananas Caribbean
Lemon Posset
Mango and Mascarpone Pound Cake Stacks.
2 Pax
3 Pax
4 Pax
5 Pax
6 Pax
Winter 2024 to 2025
$16,300
$17,050
$17,800
$18,550
$19,300
Summer 2025
$16,300
$17,050
$17,800
$18,550
$19,300
Winter 2025 to 2026
$16,300
$17,050
$17,800
$18,550
$19,300
GENERAL NOTES: 7 Nights only Please Please inquire with crew for anything less
Yacht is BVI based, BVI taxes and fees are included in the rate.
HALF-BOARD: Discount of $150 per person. Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Other meals ashore at client expense. 2/$16,000 3/$16,600 4/$17,200 5/$17,800 6/$18,400 LOCAL FARE: Discount of $75 per person. Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense. 2/$16,150 3/$16,825 4/$17,500 5/18,175 6/$18,850
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS 2024/2025:
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum. CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-6 guests @ $20,750 - must end by the 26th of December NEW YEARS 24/25: 1-6 guests @ $22,000 -charter may not start prior to 12/28
HURRICANE SEASON: Please press client to purchase trip insurance. Please add hurricane clause as well to your contract. Yacht will allow client to rebook unused dates within 6 months of cancellation (excluding holidays). Yacht not responsible for clients shore side expenses if charter cancelled for named storm (this includes meals, hotels, transportation as well as air transport).