Port To Vino
Delivered in 2023, the new, upgraded Port to Vino is ready to welcome you to your home on the water for your sailing vacation. Every inch of the boat is designed with guest comfort in mind, from the spacious covered flybridge with sun loungers to the forward door accessing the sunken cockpit seating on the bow. Your group will be able to spread out and relax in style no matter where they get comfortable on the boat with stunning views of the islands under sail.
The interior of the boat offers all the comforts of home, but on a luxury yacht. She has four queen staterooms each with its own ensuite bath including one larger owner's suite with walk out to the cockpit. Port to Vino will accommodate 6-8 guests comfortably. The welcoming salon featuring the galley up allows for guests to watch their gourmet meals being made while they relax on the couch. Meals are served al fresco on the back deck where you can take in views of the coastline and enjoy the sea breezes.
Port to Vino's outdoor deck areas offer plenty of flexible space. Pass the day reading, sunbathing, or relaxing on the flybridge. The forward trampolines, forward sunken seating area, and aft deck lounge and dining areas extend your living area and give easy access to the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. All of the boat toys are available to make your fun on the water even better. There is something for everyone as you sail in pristine waters.
*Stock photos are used as Port to Vino will launch in June of 2023, photos of the actual yacht will follow*
Port to Vino Sample Menu
Breakfast Plates
Parfait
with homemade granola, Greek yogurt, wild berry compote
Southwest egg cups
with sausage, pepper, and cilantro
Caribbean French toast
made with fresh challah bread
Lobster eggs Benedict
English muffins
Freshly baked cinnamon rolls
Lunch Plates
Pork tenderloin souvlaki
with roasted garlic tzatziki and fresh made flatbreads
Beef or black bean burger
sliders on homemade brioche buns with sweet potato fries
Chicken satay skewers
with Vietnamese noodle salad and peanut sauce
Blackened fish tacos
with mango salsa and avocado crema
Southwest quinoa salad
with chili-lime shrimp
Roasted butternut squash sandwich
on rosemary focaccia with feta and caramelized onions
Dinner Plates
Herb encrusted lamb chops
with sweet pea risotto, roasted carrots and a lemony mint drizzle
Citrus lobster salad
with avocado, orange and grapefruit segments, mango, fresh greens, and a citrus champagne vinaigrett
Asian sticky ribs
with sesame broccoli and wasabi parsnip puree
Honey balsamic pork tenderloin medallions
with shallot green beans and a Hasselback potato
Mahi en Papillote
with couscous and a fresh tomato salad
Dessert Plates
Lemon cheesecake mousse
with fresh blueberries
Croissant bread pudding
Key lime pie
with candied lime rind
Mixed berry cobbler
with Tahitian vanilla ice cream
Chocolate lava cake
with raspberry coulis
Pricing
All Inclusive
$38,000
2 people
7 nights onboard
Gourmet meals onboard
Snacks - Fresh Fruit, Popcorn, Granola Bars, Chips, Chocolates, gourmet snacks and more
Beverages
Professional captain and chef and additional crew
Water Sport activities
Wifi internet access
Air Conditioning
Cruising permits, national parks fees, fishing permits, taxes, and BVI port fees
Fuel for the yacht and the dinghy
All Inclusive
$38,000
4 people
7 nights onboard
Gourmet meals onboard
Snacks - Fresh Fruit, Popcorn, Granola Bars, Chips, Chocolates, gourmet snacks and more
Beverages
Professional captain and chef and additional crew
Water Sport activities
Wifi internet access
Air Conditioning
Cruising permits, national parks fees, fishing permits, taxes, and BVI port fees
Fuel for the yacht and the dinghy
All Inclusive
$41,000
6 people
7 nights onboard
Gourmet meals onboard
Snacks - Fresh Fruit, Popcorn, Granola Bars, Chips, Chocolates, gourmet snacks and more
Beverages
Professional captain and chef and additional crew
Water Sport activities
Wifi internet access
Air Conditioning
Cruising permits, national parks fees, fishing permits, taxes, and BVI port fees
Fuel for the yacht and the dinghy
All Inclusive
$45,000
8 people
7 nights onboard
Gourmet meals onboard
Snacks - Fresh Fruit, Popcorn, Granola Bars, Chips, Chocolates, gourmet snacks and more
Beverages
Professional captain and chef and additional crew
Water Sport activities
Wifi internet access
Air Conditioning
Cruising permits, national parks fees, fishing permits, taxes, and BVI port fees
Fuel for the yacht and the dinghy
Not included
Crew gratuity: the industry standard is 20% or more of the charter fee.
Transportation: aircraft, transport from and to the airport
Shore activities: Meals taken onshore, shopping, off-yacht excursions,
Premium Beverages: any beverages not normally stocked and excessive alcohol consumption
Holidays Offer
Christmas week: $51,750
New Year week: $51,750
The price is the same for 2, 4, 6 or 8 people and the rates are subject to change.
SPECIFICATIONS
Accommodation details
Capacity: 8 guests
4 Queen cabins
En suite heads: 4
Air conditioning and fans
Hairdryers
Amenities
Model: Fountain Pajot Samana 59
Year Built: 2023
Air conditioning and fans
Heated deck showers
Watermaker and generator
Wifi internet access
i/Docking station
Cockpit icemaker
Barbecue
AED Defibulater
Oxygen Tank
Water Fun
14’ RIB with 70 hp outboard
Adult waterskis
Wakeboard & Tube
2 Standup paddleboards
Floating mats & noodles
Snorkel gear
Underwater camera/video
Contact us for more details about the yacht!
Crew profile
Jeff and Caitlin have been working together since they met on the job at a dive shop in coastal North Carolina in 2010. Employment opportunities have taken them around the globe and back, settling in the BVI in 2012.
They transitioned to crewed sailing charters from running dive boats in 2014 and haven’t looked back, logging over 150 charters with many happy guests who often return to make more memories.
Their specialty is active, adventurous groups who want to explore all that the BVI has to offer above and below the water and love introducing kids to the ocean, so bring on the families!
The BVI has been home for Jeff and Caitlin for many years but will always hold a special place as it’s where they were married on a beach in Virgin Gorda.
Captain Jeff holds a USCG 200 ton Near-Coastal Masters license and has been operating boats commercially for over 15 years. Hailing from Mississippi, Jeff cultivated his love for boats and the water in his adult life and can’t imagine doing anything else. He is originally trained as a high level dive instructor and naturally progressed to earning a captain’s license to operate the boats he’d previously worked on as crew. Running crewed charters allows for a more relaxed pace and the ability to tailor charters to each guest’s preferences, something that was more difficult to accomplish on dive boats. Jeff is a wealth of knowledge about the BVI, so make sure you listen in for “story time with Captain Jeff” while on charter.
Chef Caitlin also comes to chartering from a professional diving and marine research background but has been cooking since she was a small child and has the photos to prove it. She grew up in Pennsylvania and spent her formative years in the kitchen with her mom and Italian grandmother. Most of her menu items are cultivated through family recipes and world travels, bolstered by training at Ashburton Chefs Academy. She loves incorporating fresh, local ingredients with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Virtually everything Caitlin cooks is assembled from scratch, including an assortment of breads and pastas. She’s happy to accommodate a range of allergies and specialty diets. When her schedule allows, Caitlin loves getting in the water for guided snorkel tours with the guests, dusting off her marine science degree to talk about fish behavior and biology.
In the off season, Jeff and Caitlin spend time in the mountains of Western North Carolina where Jeff enjoys riding his motorcycle through all the twisting, scenic roads and Caitlin spends time volunteering at the local animal shelter. No better way to recharge after a busy charter season than with mountain views, crisp air, and not a large body of water in sight. They’re not able to have a dog on board during the charter season, so they “rent” as many as possible through the foster program at the shelter and take them out camping and hiking as frequently as they can!
Jeff and Caitlin are fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
