Additional Rates & Notes
Low SeasonJun 26, 2026 - Nov 26, 2030
From Inquire / week
Inclusive Charter · Caribbean Terms
Cruising Grounds: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)
Gallery
Life Aboard DELANA MAE
Video Tour
Layout & Floorplan
Length
50 feetGuests
8Cabins
4Crew
2Built / Refit
2020 / 2023Type
CatamaranCruising Speed
78 knotsBeam
26.7Draft
4.7Overview
Charter DELANA MAE
DELANA MAE is a 50’ sailing catamaran designed for adventure-filled charters through the US Virgin Islands, with a 5-star crew, Captain RJ and Chef Jenna, delivering a fun, high-touch experience from start to finish. With over 1,500 sq. ft. of living space, she offers plenty of room to relax, gather, and enjoy the islands, including al fresco dining around a beautiful teak table while Chef Jenna serves fresh, island-inspired cuisine.
Accommodating up to 8 guests, DELANA MAE offers 4 guest cabins: 3 queen cabins with ensuite bathrooms featuring full showers, electric-flush toilets, and vanities, plus 1 double midship cabin best suited for children. Cabins include individual A/C controls, 110V and USB outlets, and reading lights for added comfort.
Days aboard can be as active or easygoing as guests wish, from swimming with turtles and exploring reefs to beach bar stops, shopping, hiking, and local entertainment. A strong lineup of onboard amenities keeps the fun going, including paddleboards, underwater scooters, SNUBA, snorkel gear, floats, fishing gear, Bluetooth speakers, a 60” Smart TV, tender, tube, yoga mats, resistance bands, and more. With DELANA MAE and crew, island hopping feels effortless, personal, and full of possibility.
Pricing & Seasons
Charter Rates by Season
Winter 2026 to 2027
High SeasonNov 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027
From $25,000 / week
Inclusive Charter · Caribbean Terms
Cruising Grounds: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Windwards
Summer 2027
Low SeasonMay 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027
From $25,000 / week
Inclusive Charter · Caribbean Terms
Cruising Grounds: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Windwards
Rate Details
Cruising Area
• US Virgin Islands
• British Virgin Islands
• The Grenadines (St. Vincent and Grenada)
• Transit Charter Options Available between Grenada and USVI in January 2027
Base Port
• Yacht Haven Grande Marina (YHG) – St. Thomas, USVI
• Additional USVI Pick-up/Drop-off Available at American Yacht Harbor (AYH), Redhook
• BVI ports available per BVI Customs Restrictions and Fees
Yacht Status & Operations
• Based in St. Thomas, USVI
• STT-Foreign Based Restricted
• USVI Pick-up/drop-off Available for BVI Operated Charters
• BVI pick-ups/drop-offs Preferred for BVI Operated Charters
BVI Customs Fees & Cruising Permits
• Add $2100.00 for Summer 2026 in BVI
• Add $1000.00 for Winter/Spring 2027 in BVI
Rates & Terms
Minimum charter nights
• 5-night Minimum, 9 Night Maximum
• Shorter/Longer Charters By Inquiry
Short-Term Charter Rate Calculations
• 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6
• 5 nights or less = weekly rate ÷ 6 × number of nights
Sleep Aboard Option
Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins.
• Offered at 50% of the daily rate
• Boarding available after 4:00 PM (Sooner By Inquiry)
• Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast
• Dinner ashore at guest expense
• Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks
Charter Turn Times
• 48 Hour for USVI and BVI (24hr By Inquiry)
• 96 hour for Grenada itinerary
Dining Options – The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter
Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine
• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard
• 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)
• Premium Menu and Ships Bar Included in the Charter Rate
Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard
• 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)
• $75 per person discount
Holiday Rates 2026 / 2027 Season in Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights
Christmas Week
• $35,000 | 2–8 guests
• Must end on or before December 26
New Year’s Week
• $39,000 | 2–8 guests
• May not start prior to December 29
Important Notes
• Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract
• Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit
Accommodation
4 Cabins, 8 Guests
3 Queen Cabins
1 Double Cabins
3 Showers
3 Heads
DELANA MAE is a 50’ sailing catamaran designed for adventure-filled charters through the US Virgin Islands, with a 5-star crew, Captain RJ and Chef Jenna, delivering a fun, high-touch experience from start to finish. With over 1,500 sq. ft. of living space, she offers plenty of room to relax, gather, and enjoy the islands, including al fresco dining around a beautiful teak table while Chef Jenna serves fresh, island-inspired cuisine.
Accommodating up to 8 guests, DELANA MAE offers 4 guest cabins: 3 queen cabins with ensuite bathrooms featuring full showers, electric-flush toilets, and vanities, plus 1 double midship cabin best suited for children. Cabins include individual A/C controls, 110V and USB outlets, and reading lights for added comfort.
Days aboard can be as active or easygoing as guests wish, from swimming with turtles and exploring reefs to beach bar stops, shopping, hiking, and local entertainment. A strong lineup of onboard amenities keeps the fun going, including paddleboards, underwater scooters, SNUBA, snorkel gear, floats, fishing gear, Bluetooth speakers, a 60” Smart TV, tender, tube, yoga mats, resistance bands, and more. With DELANA MAE and crew, island hopping feels effortless, personal, and full of possibility.
Specifications
Technical Details
Builder Lagoon
Year Built 2020
Last Refit 2023
Length Overall 50 feet
Beam 26.7
Draft 4.7
Cruising Speed 78 knots
Fuel Consumption 1
Water Capacity 480 L
Watermaker yes
Air Conditioning Full
Flag USA
2 - Yanmar 80HP engines. Onan generator.
Crew
Meet Your Crew
Captain RJ and First Mate Jenna bring a fun, adventurous, and deeply experienced sailing partnership to every charter. After nearly five years sailing together as adventurers, delivery crew, private charter crew, and sailing instructors, they share a natural love for life on the water and for helping guests experience the beauty of the islands. Their easygoing energy, teaching background, and genuine joy for sailing create a charter atmosphere that feels welcoming, memorable, and full of adventure.
Click each crew profile to learn more about their background, experience, and personal story.
RJ
Captain
Captain RJ
Originally from Alaska, Captain RJ began sailing many years ago in Puget Sound, surrounded by the mountains and skyline of Seattle. Eventually, the call of warmer wind and water inspired him to sell his businesses, downsize his life, and move to St. Thomas to become a sailboat captain.
Soon after arriving in the USVI, RJ became co-captain of Rumbaba, a lively 39-foot Hunter monohull day charter boat. With beautiful scenery, snorkeling with turtles, grilled lunches, fresh cocktails, and plenty of island charm, each outing became something special for guests, helping Rumbaba earn recognition as one of the top activities on St. Thomas.
RJ’s sailing journey later led him back to Puget Sound, where he joined slick racing sailboats and began teaching at Seattle Sailing Club after earning the proper certifications through the U.S. Coast Guard and American Sailing Association. Teaching quickly became a calling, and it was during this chapter that he met Jenna, who shared his curiosity and excitement for a Caribbean sailing life.
About six months after an invitation from his original sailing instructor, RJ moved to Grenada to teach term charter sailing. Sight unseen, he immediately fell in love with Grenada and the Grenadines, enjoying the warmth of the people, the beauty of the islands, and the joy of helping students learn to captain boats of their own.
Over the years, RJ and Jenna have sailed more than 20,000 nautical miles together, helped graduate over 300 ASA students, earned two Outstanding ASA Instructor of the Year awards, and created hundreds of new friendships along the way. RJ also enjoys scuba diving, kiteboarding, hiking, traveling, and, when stateside, lacing up his skates whenever he can find an ice rink.
Jenna
Chef/Mate
Chef Jenna
Chef/First Mate Jenna grew up on Newman Lake, Washington, a beautiful lakeside community outside of Spokane. Her love for boating began at a young age, sitting on her dad’s lap while racing the speedboat from shore to shore. Later, her move to Seattle gave her even more access to life on the water, where she enjoyed sailing Puget Sound, boat camping around the islands and bays, and crewing for the beloved Duck Dodge races on South Lake Union.
Jenna first met RJ while he was teaching sailing in Seattle. At the time, she was a lighthearted beer can racing sailor, fascinated by his plans to build a Caribbean sailing life. RJ moved to Grenada, and Jenna soon began joining the adventure, first as an ASA student herself and then for more sailing, exploring, and time on the water.
As their shared passion for sailing grew, so did their life together. What began as visits and adventures became a full partnership both personally and professionally. Teaching became a calling for them both, and they began offering private couples’ cruising instruction, helping others with similar dreams learn how to make a sailing life a reality.
Together, Jenna and RJ have sailed more than 20,000 nautical miles, helped graduate over 300 ASA students, earned two Outstanding ASA Instructor of the Year awards, and built a life full of new friends, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
When she is not sailing, Jenna enjoys scuba diving, kiteboarding, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Stateside, she gets especially excited when she can strap on crampons and climb toward the tallest mountain.
Watersports & Toys
Play On & Off the Water
Beach Games Deep Sea Fishing Dinghy Fishing Gear Floating Mats Kayaks (2 Man) Sea Bobs Snorkel Gear · 1 Stand-up Paddle Boards Swim Platform Tube Under Water Camera Under Water Video Wakeboards
Onboard Toys
6 Person Dinghy With 25 HP
E-Foil Add-On Package*
SNUBA**
Sea Bobs
Subwings
1 2-Person Kayak
2 Stand Up Paddle Boards
Wakeboard
Towable Tube
1 Floating Mat
Snorkel Gear
Fishing Gear
Beach Games
• eFoil Add-On Package $500 for the first day (includes setup and unlimited instruction for all guests), then $200 per additional day for unlimited use.
• Underwater SNUBA offered from Dinghy up to 35 feet.
• ASA certification available by inquiry. Max 4 students. Must have ASA 101 prior to charter. ASA 103, 104, 114 certs available. Alcohol restrictions.
Cuisine
Menu & Dining
Freshly prepared cuisine featuring relaxed breakfasts, flavorful midday favorites, plated dinners, sweet finishes, and cocktails crafted for life aboard. Sample menu selections are listed below and may vary based on guest preferences, provisioning, and chef creativity.
DAY BREAK
Apple Cinnamon Turtle Bread
Served alongside a tropical fruit plate.
Peanut Butter Hazelnut Ruffle Puff Pastry
Flaky puff pastry filled with peanut butter and hazelnut.
Breakfast Avocado Toast
Creamy avocado served on toasted bread with fresh toppings.
Banana Nut French Toast
Topped with walnuts and sugared berries.
Crustless Quiche
Served with sweet and savory sausage.
Cinnamon Nutmeg Fluffy Pancakes
Served alongside Captain’s caramel bacon.
Goat Cheese & Spinach Egg Cups
Accompanied by a selection of other scrumptious breakfast combinations.
MIDDAY
Crunchy Asian Noodle Salad
Fresh vegetables tossed with crisp noodles in an Asian-inspired dressing.
Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Medley
Served with thyme-crusted salmon.
Power Quinoa Salad
A wholesome quinoa salad with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Crab Sliders
Served with homemade sweet potato fries.
Caprese Salad
Finished with a balsamic reduction.
Hot Oil-Seared Ahi Tuna Sashimi
Served on a bed of sushi rice.
Summer Corn Orecchiette Pasta
Topped with a citrus frisée and crispy pancetta salad.
HORS D’OEUVRES
Antipasto Charcuterie Platter
A selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
Smooth Hummus Platter
Served with fresh crudités for dipping.
Creamy Spinach Dip
Served with fresh vegetable crudités.
Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup Shot
A rich soup served in a petite tasting portion.
Caramelized Onion atop Baked Brie
Warm baked brie topped with sweet caramelized onions.
BLT Crostinis
Toasted crostinis topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Stuffed Goat Cheese Mushrooms
Mushrooms filled with creamy goat cheese and baked until golden.
Black Truffle Salt Cream Cheese Crostini
Garlic crostini topped with black truffle cream cheese and rosemary-roasted grapes.
MAIN
Grilled Catch of the Day
Served with lemon dill beurre blanc and grilled asparagus.
Fall-Off-the-Bone Beef Short Ribs
Served over miracle mashed potatoes and topped with savory carrot beef au jus.
Delicate Scallops
Served on a purple beet and parsnip purée with roasted garlic and thyme pine nuts.
Squid Ink Pasta
Served with fire-grilled shrimp and roasted tomatoes.
Garlic Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi
Tender gnocchi tossed in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce.
Captain’s Curry
Served over spiced basmati rice.
Caribbean Lobster Surf & Turf
Accompanied by sweet potato roses and garden vegetables.
Stuffed Firecracker Chicken
Served over sweet coconut rice.
DESSERT
Key Lime Pie
Served with a heartwarming crust and vanilla cream.
Cookie Dough Bites
Served in a peanut butter chocolate puddle.
Mango Phyllo Tart
Finished with honey whipped cream and cinnamon mango purée.
Raspberry Swirl Blondies
Drizzled with caramel and raspberry compote.
Mini Blueberry Citrus Twist Pies
Served with fresh cream.
White Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Delicate coconut macaroons finished with white chocolate.
Dreamy Chocolate Marshmallow Mousse
Light chocolate mousse folded with fluffy marshmallow.
Dinner
MAIN
Grilled Catch of the Day
Served with lemon dill beurre blanc and grilled asparagus.
Fall-Off-the-Bone Beef Short Ribs
Served over miracle mashed potatoes and topped with savory carrot beef au jus.
Delicate Scallops
Served on a purple beet and parsnip purée with roasted garlic and thyme pine nuts.
Squid Ink Pasta
Served with fire-grilled shrimp and roasted tomatoes.
Garlic Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi
Tender gnocchi tossed in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce.
Captain’s Curry
Served over spiced basmati rice.
Caribbean Lobster Surf & Turf
Accompanied by sweet potato roses and garden vegetables.
Stuffed Firecracker Chicken
Served over sweet coconut rice.
Dinner
MAIN
Grilled Catch of the Day
Served with lemon dill beurre blanc and grilled asparagus.
Fall-Off-the-Bone Beef Short Ribs
Served over miracle mashed potatoes and topped with savory carrot beef au jus.
Delicate Scallops
Served on a purple beet and parsnip purée with roasted garlic and thyme pine nuts.
Squid Ink Pasta
Served with fire-grilled shrimp and roasted tomatoes.
Garlic Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi
Tender gnocchi tossed in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce.
Captain’s Curry
Served over spiced basmati rice.
Caribbean Lobster Surf & Turf
Accompanied by sweet potato roses and garden vegetables.
Stuffed Firecracker Chicken
Served over sweet coconut rice.
Dinner
MAIN
Grilled Catch of the Day
Served with lemon dill beurre blanc and grilled asparagus.
Fall-Off-the-Bone Beef Short Ribs
Served over miracle mashed potatoes and topped with savory carrot beef au jus.
Delicate Scallops
Served on a purple beet and parsnip purée with roasted garlic and thyme pine nuts.
Squid Ink Pasta
Served with fire-grilled shrimp and roasted tomatoes.
Garlic Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi
Tender gnocchi tossed in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce.
Captain’s Curry
Served over spiced basmati rice.
Caribbean Lobster Surf & Turf
Accompanied by sweet potato roses and garden vegetables.
Stuffed Firecracker Chicken
Served over sweet coconut rice.
Dinner
HORS D’OEUVRES
Antipasto Charcuterie Platter
A selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
Smooth Hummus Platter
Served with fresh crudités for dipping.
Creamy Spinach Dip
Served with fresh vegetable crudités.
Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup Shot
A rich soup served in a petite tasting portion.
Caramelized Onion atop Baked Brie
Warm baked brie topped with sweet caramelized onions.
BLT Crostinis
Toasted crostinis topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Stuffed Goat Cheese Mushrooms
Mushrooms filled with creamy goat cheese and baked until golden.
Black Truffle Salt Cream Cheese Crostini
Garlic crostini topped with black truffle cream cheese and rosemary-roasted grapes.
Lunch
MIDDAY
Crunchy Asian Noodle Salad
Fresh vegetables tossed with crisp noodles in an Asian-inspired dressing.
Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Medley
Served with thyme-crusted salmon.
Power Quinoa Salad
A wholesome quinoa salad with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Crab Sliders
Served with homemade sweet potato fries.
Caprese Salad
Finished with a balsamic reduction.
Hot Oil-Seared Ahi Tuna Sashimi
Served on a bed of sushi rice.
Summer Corn Orecchiette Pasta
Topped with a citrus frisée and crispy pancetta salad.
Dinner
HORS D’OEUVRES
Antipasto Charcuterie Platter
A selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Toasted bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
Smooth Hummus Platter
Served with fresh crudités for dipping.
Creamy Spinach Dip
Served with fresh vegetable crudités.
Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup Shot
A rich soup served in a petite tasting portion.
Caramelized Onion atop Baked Brie
Warm baked brie topped with sweet caramelized onions.
BLT Crostinis
Toasted crostinis topped with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Stuffed Goat Cheese Mushrooms
Mushrooms filled with creamy goat cheese and baked until golden.
Black Truffle Salt Cream Cheese Crostini
Garlic crostini topped with black truffle cream cheese and rosemary-roasted grapes.
Amenities
Everything Onboard
BBQ
Bimini
Board Games
Books
Deck Shower
DVDs
Generator
Smoking Allowed
Hair Dryer
Hammock
Ice Maker
Inverter
iPod/MP3
Sailing Instruction
Internet/WiFi
Salon Stereo
VCR/DVD
Sun Awning
Charter Preferences
Kosher: Inq Special Diets: Yes Gay Charters: Yes Nude Charters: Yes Crew Smoke: No
Green Initiatives
Each bathroom stocked with EC Soap Co.'s refillable & reef safe Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body wash made with all-natural products.
Boat also offers reef-safe sunscreen.
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies.
Food is bought organic and/or locally grown when available.
Some herbs and produce grown onboard.
Solar provides a portion of the boat's energy.
Availability
Check Open Dates
October 2026
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Guest Reviews
22 Guest Reviews
March 2024
Thank you & Jenna for giving us a trip we will never forget! Your knowledge is truly incredible. Thank you for getting Dominique in the water - Like us, it was much more & Patty Si Card
Patty
March 2024
Nailed IT!!! What an awesome week y'all. We did all the amazing things and even got dang to snorkel with sharks! Thanks for being so fun and letting us guide you around all the crazy spots. Already looking forward to returning the favor in AZ - Packers! Go! - Go!
Jonna
February 2024
RJ and Jenna - What an amazing week! It was the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. Thanks for showing us all your favorite places in paradise. The food was delicious too. Good luck with the sells & see you stateside. Smugglers need weed too.
Sarah & Bryan
January 2024
The Bruto Family, Thank you for bringing your wonderful family to paradise to sail with us on Delana Mae! What a fun-filled week! What still managed solid relaxation time too. Please come back and adventure with us anytime - Hoping for what? Aus/Brutus Cup Finals! Stay in touch and keep living life.
Gary + Jeanna
January 2024
Thank you so much for such an amazing experience! We so much fun and cannot wait to come back someday.
Go Bruins and Celtics
December 2023
This trip was far more than expected, you exceeded our wildest imaginations! We cannot thank you enough for your attention to detail. From RJ's knowledge of the geography to Jenna's phenomenal culinary skills. Thank you for helping us to make memories of a lifetime.
Candy & Jerry
December 2023
This trip was exactly what we expected and so much more! RJ and Jenna were the perfect crew for this amazing trip! Thank you for all the hospitality.
December 2023
Cannot thank you enough for such a wonderful trip! We snorkeled, ate, drank, laughed, and swam to our hearts' content. Besides the perfect weather and gorgeous locations, RJ's knowledge and Jenna's culinary skills really made the trip. All the attention to every detail was so appreciated! We will be back to the BVI... and hopefully we will be with RJ & Jenna!
Debbie & Ed
November 2023
Thank you all so much for spending your holiday with us! Such a wonderful week of stories & adventures. Tell everyone. Stay in touch and come sailing again with us soon. Cheers & travel safe.
Larry, Judy, Jeanna
March 2023
It is extremely rare in life when you find reality substantially exceeds ones expectations. This was one of those times. Our week was in a word, extraordinary.
February 2022
1. Crew Friendliness:
RJ and Jenna could not have been more hospitable!! They were so gracious to all of us and made sure we were all individually having a great time.
2. Crew Knowledge:
Jenna really knows her stuff in the kitchen for different dietary preferences, and did a great job making delicious and healthy food for all of us. Her plating and tablescapes were creative and inviting. RJ knows so much about the industry, the area, the boat, the technology...we really enjoyed our talks while underway, and how he pointed out interesting stuff we would have otherwise missed. We learned alot, and not just about Pirates' DIce.
3. Quality of Service:
Top Notch. Everything we asked for, we got, including a swim with a turtle!
4. The Professionalism of Crew:
Jenna and RJ were very professional in what they handled, they worked well together, and they did it in an approachable manner. They are a stellar team.
5. Value of the Cost of the Charter:
We really appreciate everyone handling the change from the original charter to the Delana Mae.
6. On-Board Cuisine:
Outstanding
7. Destination / Location:
USVI are beautiful, and getting to see them from a catamaran makes them more so.
8. Water-Sports:
Great toys to use, especially the Hangout. It was used quite a bit.
9. Overall Satisfaction:
This vacation will be difficult to top. May have to repeat.
10. What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation?
RJ is a champ when it came to photos and videos with his GoPro and the drone. He created a library for us to share our photos, and having those to look back on will always put smiles on our faces. It is difficult to pick just one. In general - how attentive and fun RJ and Jenna were. RJ and Jenna know all the fun things to do! We loved having pizza delivery via dinghy and a great highlight was probably our lunch at Lime Out. Such a unique experience!
Adam's Charter
RJ and Jenna,
Thank you for helping us create lasting memories. The food, great conversations and views will forever be in our hearts. Spending 7 days with you guys was awesome. We can on strangers but left as friends. Love the Bells, Steven, Randi, Grant & Sophie.
Adam's Charter
Dear RJ & Jenna, thanks for ruining sailing for me! :) I can never do this with another crew now! Thank you for amazing food, great conversations, and sharing your favorite places with us. Let's plan the next one! Sincerely, Todd, Christine, Matthew and Jacob
Vilas Charter
What a beautiful trip! So many laughs and memories! We had an unbelievable time! You two are the best! The Vilas Family
July 2021
An incredible time spent with my favorite people and making friends like RJ and Jenna was the icing on my 60th bday cake! Thank you so much for showing us so many treasures of your island home - sealife, gorgeous bays, incredible vistas and culinary delights - you are the best! Ellen
July 2021
Awesome time! You guys were great hosts, tour guided, mates, snorkel guides, cooks, bartenders, foodies and friends. Hopefully we'll be back 1 day soon. Thanks again!
June 2020
What an absolute great week! Good food, good conversations and booze! Jenna, you are a peach! RJ, you are a great sailor with lots of great stories! Thanks so much for making my birthday and our anniversary vacations amazing! We'll be back!
Harrington Charter
Couldnt have imagined a better vacation. Thank you for hosting and hanging with us and sharing these beautiful islands. U rock never change! Taylor
Thank you guys for the best week ever! The food, the sights, the wedding, the people watching and amazing memories over all. Looking forward to showing you guys how we "rum wid it" in New Jersey!
Rein Charter
Thank you all for such a wonderful week of adventures and celebration! Stay in touch and we will see you on the coast soon for cocktails! We cant thank you enough for the wonderful week of adventure, fun, food and laughter. Looking forward to seeing you in Jacksonville sometime very soon!
Rein Charter
What a wonderful week with you guys! We had a blast sailing, eating, drinking and swimming in EVIAN! Looking forward to sailing with you again or seeing you in JAX! Thank you so much for a fabulous chillaxing week! The sailing was great, the food was great and onion and BS-free. A beautiful non-drama week is just what covid ordered. We will sail on any smooth water with you both anytime, anywhere!
Tyson Charter
Thank you for the best family trip! This was truly a memory maker for us. The food...wow! The best attention to detail, personalities and hospitality cannot be beat! We will never forget this week! We had such a great time!
May 2021 - Broker provided survey
Name: Desales
Yacht: Southern Charm with RJ & Jenna Portmann
Charter Dates: 05/15/2021 to 05/22/2021
Area Cruised: St. Thomas - USVI
Overall Rating: 5/5
1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
The BEST crew we could have ever imagined!
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
ABSOLUTELY!
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
YES
4. Was the food good and well presented?
The food was beyond our wildest dreams. Every meal was a masterpiece and delicious!
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
YES!
6. Additional comments on your charter?
We had the BEST week and enjoyed every minute of the yacht, the crew, the destinations and the food. We could not have had a better week. Thank you, RJ and Jenna, for the most memorable trip. WE can not wait to come back!
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Planning Help
Why Charter With Us
Based on her specifications and charter profile, DELANA MAE is well suited for groups of up to 8 guests seeking a comfortable crewed charter in Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI). The combination of 4 cabins, 50 feet of living space, and a proven charter layout makes her a practical choice for families and groups who value both comfort and privacy.
Before recommending any yacht, our charter brokers review availability, charter rates, seasonal demand, crew feedback, onboard amenities, and destination suitability. If DELANA MAE isn't the perfect fit, we'll recommend comparable yachts to ensure you book the best option for your travel dates and preferences.
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Availability changes daily. Submit your preferred travel dates and our charter specialists will confirm availability and provide the latest pricing. If this yacht is unavailable, we'll recommend similar alternatives.
Is the displayed price final?
The weekly charter rate is a starting price. Final pricing depends on your travel dates, destination, season, applicable taxes, and additional expenses such as APA, fuel, dockage, and gratuities where applicable.
What is included in a yacht charter?
Most yacht charters include the yacht, professional crew (if crewed), onboard accommodations, standard water toys, and insurance. Additional expenses vary depending on the yacht and itinerary.
Can I customize my itinerary?
Yes. Every yacht charter itinerary is customized around your preferred destinations, travel dates, weather conditions, and interests.
How far in advance should I book?
Luxury yachts are often reserved several months in advance, especially during peak seasons. Early booking provides the best selection and pricing.
Do I need sailing experience?
No. Most luxury yacht charters include an experienced captain and professional crew who handle navigation and daily operations.
Can you recommend similar yachts?
Absolutely. If this yacht isn't the perfect match, our charter experts can recommend similar yachts based on your budget, group size, destination, and preferred amenities.
Which destinations can this yacht visit?
Cruising areas depend on the yacht's seasonal location. Our charter team will recommend the best itinerary based on your travel dates.
Can I book this yacht online?
Availability and pricing change frequently, so we recommend submitting an inquiry. A charter specialist will prepare a personalized proposal.
Why should I book through BVI Sail?
Our charter specialists compare hundreds of verified yachts, provide independent recommendations, and help you choose the best option for your vacation without additional booking fees.
