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AD ASTRA 5.4

Caribbean Leewards · Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI) · Caribbean Windwards

AD ASTRA 5.4

Catamaran 55 feet 10 Guests 5 Cabins 2 Crew Built 2020

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$32,000 / week

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Length

55 feet

Guests

10

Cabins

5

Crew

2

Built / Refit

2020

Type

Catamaran

Cruising Speed

8 knots

Max Speed

12 knots

Beam

28

Draft

5

Overview

Charter AD ASTRA 5.4

“The Stars are Calling”

Ad Astra will accommodate 10 charter guests in 5 spacious queen cabins. She is a 2020 sailing catamaran with black sails, eight extra powerful underwater lights, 60hp outboard dingy, flexiteak on both the aft and front of the yacht, solar panels, air conditioning, water maker, ice maker, full sized refrigerator, a fully customizable menu, ecofriendly and reef safe toiletries, a bar stocked to guest preference, coffee/espresso machine, rendezvous scuba diving, snorkeling gear, underwater scooters, wakeboard, stand up paddle board, ski tube, 10 ft. floating dock, pool noodles, fishing gear, board and card games, television in the salon, Fusion 3 Bluetooth enabled sound system and Ad Astra giveaways.

Pricing & Seasons

Charter Rates by Season

Winter 2026 - 2027

High Season

Nov 19, 2026 - Jul 31, 2027

From $32,000 / week

Inclusive Charter · Caribbean Terms

Cruising Grounds: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Windwards

Summer 2027

Low Season

Aug 1, 2027 - Nov 17, 2027

From $32,000 / week

Inclusive Charter · Caribbean Terms

Cruising Grounds: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Windwards

Price by Guest Count

GuestsWeekly Rate
2 guests$32,000
3 guests$32,500
4 guests$33,000
5 guests$33,500
6 guests$34,000
7 guests$34,500
8 guests$35,000
9 guests$35,500
10 guests$36,000

Rate Details

GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.
48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND
Please inquire if you need a cabin change

SLEEP ABOARD: The yacht does not offer sleepaboards

HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense. Discount of $150 per person off the 7 night rate.

LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense. Discount of $75 per person off the 7 night rate.

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS ('26/'27):
7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS 2026: 1-10 guests @ +10% surcharge over 10 pax rate ($39,600) - charter must end no later than 12/27
NEW YEARS 26/27: 1-10 guests @ +20% surcharge over 10 pax rate ($43,200)

SAINT MARTIN / SAINT BARTHS RELOCATION FEE:
Relocation fee of $3,000, minimum 48 hours required on either side of charter dates for boat transit (in addition to normal turnaround). Please inquire for availability.
 

Accommodation

5 Cabins, 10 Guests

5 Queen Cabins
1 Twin Cabins
5 Showers
5 Heads

Crew take twin cabin, starboard mid-ship.
Fee for crew cabin change, please inquire.

Specifications

Technical Details

Builder Bali Catamarans
Year Built 2020
Length Overall 55 feet
Beam 28
Draft 5
Cruising Speed 8 knots
Maximum Speed 12 knots
Fuel Consumption US Gall/Hr
Water Capacity 1200315 L
Watermaker Yes- 2 x W
Air Conditioning Full
Flag USA

Generator
- 21.5 kw / 60 Hz
Engine: 2 x 80.0 HP

Crew

Meet Your Crew

AD ASTRA 5.4 crew

Captain Julle & Chef Anna

For Captain Julle and Chef Anna, life on the water is more than a profession. It is a lifestyle they have shared for more than 12 years, combining a genuine love of sailing, wonderful food, and creating memorable experiences for their guests.

Julle Gylling

Julle Gylling

Captain

Turku, Finland · English

Captain Julle

Originally from Finland, Captain Julle brings an extraordinary lifetime of sailing experience to AD ASTRA. He first began sailing as a young boy and, more than 48 years later, has accumulated over 100,000 nautical miles at sea.

His professional career has included roles as a charter yacht captain, delivery skipper, sailing instructor, tour leader, and product research skipper. He has commanded yachts up to 110 feet and crossed both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Julle's sailing adventures have taken him throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, Cuba, Mexico, Belize, Venezuela, Thailand, Burma, the Mediterranean, and the Baltic Sea. His extensive experience gives guests the confidence of being in highly capable hands, while his relaxed Finnish personality creates an easygoing atmosphere aboard.

Beyond sailing, Julle holds a Master of Science in Environmental Geology from Turku University in Finland and has also trained as a special education teacher and real estate manager.

Knowledgeable, approachable, and always ready with a good story from his many years at sea, Julle enjoys sharing his passion for sailing and discovering new places with his guests.

Anna Komninou

Anna Komninou

Chef/First Mate

Greek · English

Chef Anna

Originally from Greece, Chef Anna brings Mediterranean warmth, creativity, and a genuine passion for hospitality to AD ASTRA.

Anna and Julle first met in Santorini, where Anna was working at a restaurant that Julle regularly visited with his charter guests. Her wonderful cuisine and warm personality quickly captured his heart, and their story together began.

Anna has worked in the fine-dining industry since 1997 and has an extensive professional background as an executive chef. Her specialties are Mediterranean cuisine, particularly Greek and Italian dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and plenty of personality.

Her yachting experience extends well beyond the galley. Anna has worked aboard yachts as chef, hostess, stewardess, deckhand, and first mate, giving her a complete understanding of life aboard and exceptional attention to guest comfort.

Together with Julle, she has sailed and catered for discerning guests throughout the Caribbean, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Mexico, and Belize.

Anna also graduated as a graphic designer from AKTO Art & Design College in Athens, and her artistic eye is reflected in everything from her beautifully presented dishes to her elegant table settings.

Warm, fun-loving, and attentive, Anna believes that food is an important part of every great charter. Guests aboard AD ASTRA can look forward to colorful Mediterranean flavors, beautiful meals, and the kind of welcoming hospitality that makes a yacht quickly feel like home.

Watersports & Toys

Play On & Off the Water

Dinghy · 1 Wakeboards · 1 Tube · 1 Floating Mats · 1 Stand-up Paddle Boards · 2 Snorkel Gear · 12 Sea Scooters · 1 Swim Platform · 1 Boarding Ladder · 1 Beach Games · 1 Fishing Gear · 1 Fishing Permit # · 1

Onboard Toys

(2) Sea Scooters
Floating dock
Dedicated Captain and Chef/ First Mate
Fully Customizable Menu
Caribbean Made, Eco Friendly and Reef Safe Toiletries
Bar Stocked to Guest Preference
Coffee /Espresso Maker
Full Sized Refrigerator
Ice Maker
Water Maker
Dingy / Yacht-tender
Outdoor Shower
Rendezvous Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
(2) Sea Scooters
(1) Wakeboard
(2) Stand Up Paddle Boards
Towable Water Tube
10 ft. Floating Dock
Fishing Gear
Board and Card Games
Television in the Salon
Fusion 3 Zone Bluetooth Enabled Sound System

Cuisine

Menu & Dining

Luxury Culinary Experience

Indulge in a thoughtfully curated dining experience where fresh island flavors meet refined international cuisine. Anna’s menus are designed to make every meal aboard feel like part of the journey, combining beautiful presentation, quality ingredients, vibrant Caribbean influences, and elegant comfort. 

 

Anna Sample Menu

 

Mornings begin with tropical fruits, freshly prepared breakfast favorites, Eggs Benedict, Spanish frittata and beautifully composed egg dishes. Lunches are fresh and colorful, featuring dishes such as Niçoise tuna salad, Caribbean chicken salad and spicy salmon with avocado and fresh coriander dressing. 

 

 

As the sun begins to set, guests can enjoy delicate canapés and appetizers before an elevated dinner featuring Caribbean seafood, grilled mahi-mahi, lobster, filet mignon, red snapper, lamb and seafood pasta, accompanied by carefully selected sauces, purées, salads and seasonal sides. 

 

The experience finishes on a sweet note with indulgent classics including crème brûlée, baklava, cheesecake, tiramisu and chocolate rum fudge cake. 

 

Fresh. Beautifully presented. Inspired by the islands. Prepared especially for you.

Breakfast

Breakfast

Every morning: Coffee, Tea, Fruit juices, muesli or cereal with yogurt and honey, toast and jam, and a tropical fruit platter.

 

-Eggs Benedict

-Spanish Frittata

-Egg muffins with veggies

-Avocado, prosciutto egg toast

-Baked egg cups with ham and cheese

-Cold meats platter, cheeses, cherry tomatoes and fresh bread

-Omelet with bacon, cheese and herbs

Lunch

Lunch

-Tuna and nicoise salad

-Stuffed eggplant rolls with leaf salad

-Beef taco salad in a bread bowl

-Spinach pie with Greek salad

-Caribbean chicken salad

-Melon, prosciutto, and gouda salad

-Caribbean spicy salmon salad with avocado and fresh coriander dressing

Cocktails

Cocktails

-Smoked salmon with dill and caper canapés

-Shrimp guacamole bites

-Caramelized onion and mushroom crostini

-Bacon and cheese vol au vent

-Bruschetta with prosciutto and cream cheese

-Mini taco bites

-Stuffed pasta shells

Dinner

Dinner

Starters:

-Spring rolls with ham and cheese

-Caramelized onion and brie tart

-Fried zucchini with tzatziki

-Avokado with schrimps

-Carrot and ginger soup

-Steamed mussels with garlic lemon sauce

-Scallops with romesco sauce

 

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Main courses:

-Sweet and spicy grilled mahi mahi

with rice, tartar sauce and mango salad

-Rib eye steak with potatoes dauphinoise, café de pari sauce and

cucumber wrap salad

-Grilled lobster, handmade fries, butter garlic sauce and avocado salad

-File mignon, potato puree with chanterelles, prosecco sauce and bacon-

blue cheese salad

-Red snapper, carrot and cauliflower puree and orange vinaigrette salad

-Lamb shanks with garlic roasted potatoes

and Greek salad

-Seafood pasta and caprese salad

Sweets

Sweets

Dessert

-Apple pie with ice cream

-Chocolate Rum fudge cake

-Fruit gel with cream and biscuits

-Creme brulee

-Baklava

-Cheesecake

-Tiramisu

Amenities

Everything Onboard

VCR/DVD
Salon Stereo
iPod/MP3
Sun Awning
Bimini
BBQ
Deck Shower
Hair Dryer
Ice Maker
Generator
Inverter
Smoking Allowed
Internet/WiFi

Charter Preferences

Kosher: Inq Special Diets: Yes Gay Charters: Inq Nude Charters: Inq Crew Smoke: No

Availability

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Guest Reviews

66 Guest Reviews

I can't recommend this type of vacation, this boat or this crew more.

April Corral

Our group of 8 female friends celebrated a half-century birthday aboard the incredible Ad Astra. we adored our crew - Captain Ziggy and Chef Beni. the food was superb. the scenery could not have been better. the boat was the ideal size for our group of high activity women. we swam, snorkeled, paddle boarded, floated, walked beaches, hiked the caves and baths in Virgin Gorda, hit up all the hot spot beach bars and had plenty of time to lounge around with cocktails! can't recommend this type of vacation, this boat or this crew more.

Thank you for the best trip ever!

Chris Mitchell’s 50th Birthday
January 17–24, 2026
Beni & Ziggy,

Thank you for taking such great care of us. We loved our time on Ad Astra with you. Your energy was perfect, the food was delicious, and the fun was non-stop!

— Char & Chris

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Beni & Ziggy,

Thank you so much for such great care of us this week. The food, the drinks, the laughs, and the stories — we miss you already!

Much love,
Kathleen & Dave

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Beni & Ziggy,

Thanks for an amazing week! Food, drinks, beach, snorkel, sharks — ever make it to Chicago, let’s get together!!!

— Ken & Andrea

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Thank you for the best trip ever!

— Kassy & Max

We made everlasting memories

Hunt Family
Dec 29 – Jan 7, 2026

Thank you for a wonderful trip.
We made everlasting memories. Hope to see you again soon.

P.S. Beni – Food was amazing!

— Lindsay Hunt

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Beni & Ziggy,

Thank you both so much for making our trip so memorable. Everything was great!

Matt Hunt

P.S. Zig, thanks for all the great photos along the way.

June 2025

Sincere thanks and appreciation for everything you have done for us this past month. You both were beyond amazing, you are both so great at your jobs, and you are also such nice genuine people who really take pride in everything you do. We are so grateful (and lucky) that we landed you two as our crew this past month. As I’ve told you multiple times, you both made our trip special. So special, that when we come back for a month next year, we can’t imagine not having you with us.

We have so much respect for you both, and for how hard you work all day every day. As we wrote in the Borrowed Bounty book, you represent your company so well, they should be very proud and appreciative to have you on their team.

We view you both as friends at this point and look forward to staying in touch between now and our trip back to BVI next May. We wish you both the very best, and if there is every anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thanks again for making this trip so memorable!

May 2025

Thank you for an amazing charter. You are the best team!

Stijn – your food is out of this world. You have a true gift for combining flavors while accommodating allergies and preferences with ease.

Evanne – we couldn’t have asked for a more skilled and patient captain. You took us to fantastic locations, and we always felt safe.

Together, you are a power team!

May 2025

Dear Captain Evanne & Chef Stijn,
Sincere thanks for making our charter so memorable and special. Evanne, your positive attitude, constant smile, and exceptional customer service made it an absolute pleasure to sail with you. You are a highly knowledgeable and competent captain, and we always felt completely safe with you at the helm.

Stijn, your food was impeccable. We looked forward to every single meal. The way you combined flavors and presented each dish made us feel like we were dining in a different five-star restaurant every day. Thank you so much for taking such thoughtful care with our daughter’s food allergies as well—it meant the world to us.

Evanne and Stijn, over the course of our month-long stay, you became more than our crew—you became our friends. Every day brought something new, and you graciously adapted to our last-minute plan changes. The month flew by far too quickly.

We highly recommend you to anyone lucky enough to have you as part of their crew. Your company is incredibly fortunate to have you representing them. We wish you both all the very best, and if there’s ever anything we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Planning Help

Why Charter With Us

Based on her specifications and charter profile, AD ASTRA 5.4 is well suited for groups of up to 10 guests seeking a comfortable crewed charter in Caribbean Leewards. The combination of 5 cabins, 55 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 AD ASTRA 5.4 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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