rediscovering the virgin islands€¦ · usvi are comprised of st. croix, st. john and st. thomas....

With the closing of the 2012 election season we said

good-bye to the nightly political ads that consumed

our evenings and sent our thoughts and prayers to

those affected by the storms in new york/new Jersey.

Storms like these disrupt our daily lives and create a

domino effect for travelers worldwide, revealing a need

for charterers to consider obtaining special insurance

designed specifically for luxury yacht charters. these

policies cannot be obtained through your usual insurance

company but we can direct you towards some of the most

respected agents in the industry.

We’ve had a very busy last couple months. besides our

annual trip to the Fort Lauderdale boat Show, Maggie vale,

one of our charter specialists, visited turkey on board S/y

Regina. the captain and crew showed her the best places

for a luxury charter in the Eastern Med and we are gathering

this information and a selection of the best charter yachts in

the region for Summer 2013. Early in december we were at

the antigua Charter Show, a broker-only show, where over

100 yachts were on display for us to inspect.

For this winter/spring season we explore a classic and

always exciting destination: the virgin islands—the western

island group of the Leeward islands which forms the border

between the atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. the

archipelago is a consolidation of three island groups, but

one great charter experience—the u.S. virgin islands,

the british virgin islands and the Spanish virgin islands.

Chartering a yacht is by far the best way to get around.

u.s. Virgin islands | the best known of the group, the

uSvi are comprised of St. Croix, St. John and St. thomas.

this area has so much more to offer than the traditional

beach vacation. Charter guests can enjoy a true cultural

experience through historical tours, culinary encounters,

parades and fairs. Walking adventures around St. thomas

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and St. Croix feature architecture that represents the

various colonies of the islands. Make a work-out of the “99

Steps” on St. thomas or enjoy the thrilling 700-foot skylift to

the top of Charlotte amalie. St. John offers a breathtaking

national Park and pristine beaches for a relaxing walk.

BriTisH Virgin islands | the bvi consist of tortola,

virgin Gorda, anegada and Jost van dyke, along with over

fifty smaller islands and cays. after exploring Road town—

where most of the residents live—enjoy snorkeling off

deserted beaches, scuba diving and horseback riding. be

sure to visit the baths in virgin Gorda, where huge boulders

seem to have been arranged by a playful giant to provide

a myriad of rock pools and trails. if you wish to dine off the

yacht, you’ll find wonderful restaurants that will please the

most discriminating palate. anegada and Jost van dyke are

islands of coral sand and their beaches are the loveliest in

the region. anchor off and take the tender ashore. Chances

are you won’t see another set of footsteps on the sand.

sPanisH Virgin islands | the Svi—formerly called

the Passage islands, and also known as the Puerto Rican

virgin islands—consist primarily of Culebra and vieques

(east of the main island of Puerto Rico) plus multiple smaller

islands and islets. For guests flying into San Juan, making

the Svi the start of a charter is ideal. touring San Juan

provides a thorough history lesson: the island was claimed

by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage to the

americas in 1493. When you leave San Juan, you’ll come

upon Culebra where you can visit the Culebra national

Wildlife Refuge or veer south to vieques. the vieques

national Wildlife Refuge is formerly a u.S. navy facility. an

hour or so to the east you will arrive into St. thomas.

We wish you a great holiday season, a happy new year and

we look forward to helping you plan your next yacht charter.

—Maggie, Rikki, Mary, Els, Lara-Jo & ben

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ST THOMAS(USVI)

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ST CROIX (USVI)[40 MILES FROM ST THOMAS]

[13 MILES NORTH OF VIRGIN GORDA]THE BRITISH

VIRGIN ISLANDS

THE U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS

THE SPANISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

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Marina CayBeef Island

Little Thatch

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the virgin islands are a group of small

and mostly uninhabited islands ideal for

a quiet and peaceful luxury yacht charter.

the majority of the virgin islands are of

volcanic origin, which gives character to

the terrain and provides superb waters for

swimming, snorkeling, diving and sailing.

day 1 | From St. thomas, cruise to

Christmas Cove for lunch, have a swim,

and then steam to Leinster bay on the

island of St. John for the evening. From

Leinster bay you can easily access

Waterlemon Cay, which according to

many tourists offers the best snorkeling

on St. John. this anchorage is situated

within a national park and the fact that

there are no lights ashore means that the

stars appear especially bright.

day 2 | Enjoy a swim and breakfast

before leaving for Soper’s hole at West

End, tortola. Soper’s hole is an extremely

picturesque harbour, said to have been

the residence of blackbeard when he was

living in the bvi. at Pusser’s Landing you

will find a number of boutiques, an array

of charming restaurants and several great

galleries. nearby norman island is a great

location for snorkeling amongst the caves.

day 3 | in the morning, cruise to the

Peter island Resort, the largest private

island in the british virgin islands, where

you can enjoy a sumptuous lunch and a

rejuvenating spa. Spend the afternoon

exploring the world famous baths of virgin

Gorda, a spectacular series of exotic pools

and grottoes formed from giant boulders. in

the evening enjoy an aperitif at the nearby

Little dix resort, built by Rockefeller.

RED ANCHOR | 120' benetti M/y

Cabins: 5 | guests: 12 | Crew: 7

From: $98,000 per wk. + exp.

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day 4 | Cruise to bitter End in the

afternoon and anchor by the marina. bitter

End is widely hailed as one of the greatest

venues for water sports in the Caribbean

and visitors can enjoy all manner of activities

including sailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding,

scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing.

day 5 | Cruise to the island of anegada,

the northernmost of the british virgin

islands. here you can watch for whales

and dolphins from the comfort of your

yacht, or get even closer to the wonderful

mammals swimming or snorkeling in the

scenic Loblolly bay. Grilled lobster lunches

are one of the draws in anegada, as are

the many rum-based concoctions available

from the island’s watering holes.

day 6 | On the penultimate day of your

virgin islands yacht Charter, why not head to

Great Camanoe island for the day? anchoring

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ST THOMAS(USVI)

CULEBRA(SVI)

VIEQUES(SVI)

PUERTORICO(SVI)

ST CROIX (USVI)[40 MILES FROM ST THOMAS]

[13 MILES NORTH OF VIRGIN GORDA]THE BRITISH

VIRGIN ISLANDS

THE U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS

THE SPANISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

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GreatTobago

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OuterBrass

InnerBrass

HansLollik

Sandy Cay

RoadTown

LittleCamanoe

The Settlement EastEnd

WestEnd

ScrubIsland

George Dog

SealDog

West Dog

Great Dog

MosquitoIsland

Prickly Pear

Island

NeckerIsland

Eustasia Island

Saba Rock

South Sound

The BathsDevil’s Bay

SpanishTown

FallenJerusalem

Round Rock

Carval Rock

Dead Chest

PelicanIsland

FlanaganIsland

Leduck

CoralBay

CalabashReef Bay

SaltPointBay

North Sound

Marina CayBeef Island

Little Thatch

CruzBay

ChocolateHole

Christiansted

Frederiksted

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Salt River Landing

MilordPoint

GrassPoint

CharlotteAmalie

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St JamesDog

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Buck Island

EastPoint

SandyPoint

SouthawestCape

GreatThatchThatch

Cay

GrassCay

MingoCay

LoyangoCay

CongoCay Carval

Rock

Whistling Cay

GreenCay

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From a quiet honeymoon, to a private getaway, your corporate event or an active Family holiday, our charter specialists will work with you to create the custom itinerary that you desire.

at Cam bay you can explore the national

park, which is full of amazing local bird life,

flora and fauna, or snorkel in the sea where

the variety of fish is truly amazing. another

great option for snorkeling is Monkey Point

on Guana island, which also offers some

great hiking trails.

day 7 | your first stop is the uninhabited

island of Sandy Cay, a ‘managed

wilderness’ that offers fine walking trails

and a tremendous sense of seclusion.

your second stop, Jost van dyke, is just

a short cruise from Sandy Cay, and is

the smallest of the four principal islands

of the british virgin islands. Enjoy lunch

in one of the many restaurants that line

the Great harbour before steaming

to Caneel bay, St. John in order to

clear customs into u.S. waters before

disembarking at St. thomas.

East of San Juanday 1 | arrive in San Juan. your yacht and crew will be expecting you for

welcome cocktails at San Juan yacht Club (15 minutes from airport).

day 2 | Cruise from San Juan to the national Park in Culebra island (25nm),

enjoy the most beautiful beaches, amazing snorkeling and all the water sports.

day 3 | Culebrita (Culebra’s neighbor). Secluded beach, turtles and great fishing.

day 4 | travel to Meggans bay (St. thomas) a great anchorage where a pristine

beach awaits you for excellent water skiing and fun on the waverunners.

day 5 | yacht haven Grande Marina, 5 star marina with shops and full amenities.

day 6 | visit vieques. Punta arenas is a perfect excursion destination, located on

the southeast portion of the island and offering a lush beach and great snorkeling.

day 7 | Finish in Palmas del Mar yacht Club with a great round of golf and surfing.

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Staying in shape while enjoying a luxury yacht charter

vacation is essential especially when the charter includes

indulging in the delights prepared by your own private Chef.

Following are some fun and healthy activities that guests

recently enjoyed onboard 142' Palmer Johnson Lady J:

1. Treadmill WorkouT: Watching the sun rise while

working out on the treadmill, enveloped by tranquility in an

uninhabited bay is a magical way to start the day.

2. WaTerski: Organize it with the crew so that tender will

take you out. Burn up to 200 cals/30 mins.

3. kayaking: Great for cardio and muscle toning while

exploring your surroundings. Average 170 cals/30 minutes.

4. snorkeling: While relaxing and peaceful, snorkeling is a

great way to stay active while on board.

5. Paddle Boarding: Excellent for core training.

To exercise and stay fit on charterAdapted with permission from the popular blog of 142' Palmer Johnson MY Lady J: www.ladyjyachtcharters.com

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Burn approx. 200 cals/30 minutes.

7. BooT CamP: Fun filled pre-breakfast cardio workouts on

the sundeck can whip you into shape.

8. mounTain Biking: the perfect way for charter guests

to explore the islands, check to see if your yacht has them

available for use. Average 300 cals/30 minutes.

9. sWimming: the great thing about a yacht charter is you’ll

always have beautiful waters surrounding you. Swimming at a

moderate pace burns 200 cals/30 minutes.

10. deCk ClimBing: Just climbing up and down the stairs

from deck-to-deck is a workout in itself! Burn 275 cals/30 minutes.

after all this hard work, a dip in the on-deck jacuzzi is the best

way to relax and refresh in style, with a rum punch in hand. All calories burned estimates are approximates based on 150lb person and may vary.

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LADY J | 142' Palmer Johnson M/y Cabins: 5 | guests: 12 | Crew: 9From: $109,000 per wk. + exp.

rediscovering the virgin islands€¦ · usvi are comprised of st. croix, st. john and st. thomas....

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