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SALTY DOG

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SALTY DOG

 
Length: 50 ft
Builder: Leopard
Year Built: 2023
Max Guests: 8
Cabins: 4
# Crew: 2
Beam: 26.5 ft
Draft: 5.3 ft
Base Port: Virgin Islands
Lounging around on the flybridge a few steps removed from the helm station on a breezy afternoon in the Virgin Islands is pretty darned enjoyable. In fact so is strolling about the boat and taking in the expansive views from numerous vantage points. On this boat, the great outdoors literally pour into the saloon and sleeping cabins thanks to the wall of glass and overhead skylight that spans the saloon.It offers four queen berths all en-suite bathrooms.
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Accomodations:

4 x queen cabins each with en-suite bath with electric toilet and stall showers.

Salon has lounge area, galley, nav station, formal dining area and door opening to front cockpit as well as aft deck. Salon can be opened with beautiful natural breeze and is also fully air conditioned for guests comfort.
Top fly-bridge lounge area with 360 degree view, table, sunbed, lounge area with table and sun awning.

Equipped with lithium battery bank to allow for A?C's at night with no generator noise.
Queens: 4

Charter Yacht SALTY DOG : 2023 50 ft Leopard Catamaran

Scuba Diving

Scuba: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Compressor: Not Onboard
Dive Info:  
Yacht offers rendezvous diving.

All certified divers are required to present their certification cards and inform the crew if any rental equipment will need to be arranged. If guests are interested in trying scuba diving, the crew will arrange a Discover Scuba Diving.

The crew will build this into the itinerary and make the necessary arrangements.

Rendezvous diving average costs with equipment
1 Tank Dive - $100
2 Tank Dive - $140
Night Dive - $150
Discover Scuba Diving - $160

Water Toys

Dinghy: 12 ft
Dinghy HP: 40hp
Dinghy Pax: 10
Snorkel Gear: Yes
Tube: Yes
PaddleBoard: Yes
1 Man Kayak: Yes
Float Mats: Yes
Swim Platform: Yes
Boarding Ladder: Yes
Beach Games: Yes
Fishing Gear: Yes
Gear Type: Trolling and Casting
# Fish Rods: 3
Other Toys:  
Captain is not a certified sailing instructor but is happy to teach guests the basics of sailing.

Tube
Floating mat
2 Stand-Up Paddle boards
1 Kayak
Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests
2 Sea scooters
3 Fishing rods, basic lures and tackle
Noodles
Floaties/Tubes
Board Games

Entertainment

Internet: Onboard WIFI
BBQ: Yes
Salon Stereo: Yes
Num CDs: Yes
Board Games: Yes
Num Books: Yes
iPod: Yes
Other:  
Cockpit enclosure
 

Amenities

Voltages: 110/220 V
AC: Full
Hair Dryer: Yes
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher Diets: No
Nude Charters: Inq
Guest Smoke: Yes, on sugar scoops only
Crew Smokes: No
Guest Pet: No
Children?: Yes
Min Age: Water safe
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Crew Profile

MEET YOUR CREW:
CAPTAIN: Gordon Holden
Chef: Jenine De Kock

Meet Gordon Holden, your Captain on Salty Dog! He is 28 from Buffalo NY and has been around the water his whole life. He grew up on the shores of Lake Erie sailing/swimming/waterskiing with family and friends in addition to spending summers at Lake Muskoka in Ontario Canada doing much of the same.
His family owns a C&C 33ft sailboat on Lake Erie that he and his 3 brothers learned to sail from an early age. In addition to sailing, he was the captain of my high school swimming and diving team as well as the local rugby club. He has always had a passion for the water and has sailed in a variety of locations across the globe.
During summer breaks in college, he worked in high end hospitality establishments in East Hampton & Montauk NY and enjoyed providing unique experiences to guests. A few years after graduating college with a Business Administration & History Degree, he worked in Corporate for some time and decided to leave his desk behind and hit the water full time! Gordon went on to obtained his captain and sailing credentials, spent a season working flotilla charters in the Mediterranean, mainly Croatia and Greece, and has spent the last season captaining term charters in the Virgin Islands.

Jenine is a culinary trained chef from Cape Town, South Africa. After completing her Bachelor of Commerce Degree and subsequently working 4 years in corporate retail, she left Cape Town for a brief traveling sabbatical and never looked back to “conventional” life again. She was an avid traveler in her 20’s and after spending 6 months in India she decided yet again to make a major change and seek work on superyachts. Although she initially joined superyachts to continue her nomadic lifestyle; a deep love for being on the water, and expressing herself creatively through food, is what kept her there. After 5 seasons on superyachts, Jenine transitioned to catamarans where she can have a more hands on experience with both guests and sailing alike. She is a passionate sailor, holding a yacht masters license and loves any activities to do with water, especially scuba diving. Jenine is very social, loves water sports and exploring new, undiscovered places.

Gordon and Jenine look forward to hosting you on Salty Dog and creating wonderful memories for you.


Rates

SEASON: 2 Guests 4 Guests 6 Guests 8 Guests
Winter 2023 to 2024$27,500 $28,500 $29,500 $30,500
Summer 2024$27,500 $28,500 $29,500 $30,500
Winter 2024 to 2025$27,500 $28,500 $29,500 $30,500
Summer 2025$27,500 $28,500 $29,500 $30,500
Terms: Inclusive
Turn Around: 48hrs
Preferred Pickup: USVI
Other Pickup: Road Town, Tortola


Price Details:

BVI:
Yacht is able to charter in the BVI
ST. Thomas pick-up and drop-off.

CRUISING FEES:
BVI Cruising Fees are included

MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4

LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTER RATES: 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.

SLEEP ABOARD:1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client's expense. Includes; boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the
next morning and early start.

TURN AROUNDS: 48-hour turns are standard

HALF-BOARD OPTION: $150 discount per person
Includes; 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client's expense.

LOCAL FARE OPTION: $75 discount per person
Includes; 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client's expense.

HOLIDAY RATES:
XMAS: Flat rate $32,500. Must end no later than Dec 27th.
NEW YEARS: Flat rate $35,500. Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th.

CHILDREN'S DISCOUNT:
$200 discount per child under aged 12 up to a max of 3 children.



Rate Terms:

All Inclusive.Cruising Permit: Paid by BoatLicenses: Paid by Boat


All rates are for the entire yacht and are subject to change without notice prior to actual reservation.
An additional premium maybe applied for Holiday Periods such as Christmas and New Year.

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Charter Yacht SALTY DOG Guest Reviews

Fun, Wonderful Times

Gordon and Jenine made our very first boating/sailing experience beyond anything we could have ever imagined. So gracious, friendly, accommodating. So patient with our learning to snorkel and with our few physical limitations. Always suggesting alternatives so that we would enjoy the full experience of the week. Fabulous food, great conversation, lovely table settings and each meal was a particularly pleasant and delightful touch. Blessed to have shared all this with our daughter-in-law and grandchildren. memories for a lifetime. Fun wonderful times.

Salty Dog Was Amazing!

Wow!! From start to finish our trip on the Salty Dog was amazing. Our trip with guests spanning 3 generations had something for everyone - one favorite was seeing turtles in Maho Bay and everyone enjoyed snorkeling with the colorful fish. Waterlemon, Salt Pond and Lameshur were beautiful and secluded and the hikes had great views! A true highlight was meeting our Captain , Gordon, and chef, Jenine! We so appreciated their companionship and conversation as well as guidance, kindness and humour.

Will Never Forget Our Trip.

As we near the end of our one week journey, it's difficult to say what we've enjoyed most. I suppose for us we will miss the friends we've made first. Gordon and Jenine have done a fantastic job of welcoming us and providing outstanding service as captain and chef/first mate. Our food has been incredible and we've been spoiled by the quality, care and presentation for each meal. I could have never imagined a vacation like this was even an option. The islands and sea are beautiful and every day was different and offered a new adventure. We were able to relax or enjoy as much activity as we wanted. On our final night our farewell party was filled with laughter by people who loved and cared for each other. We will never forget our trip on Salty Dog :)

Thanks For Being Amazing!

Trip of a Lifetime for sure. We were so blessed to have the opportunity to spend 7 nights aboard Salty Dog! Jenine and Gordon were great and by the end of the week we felt like we were all on vacation together. The meals were phenomenal and the hospitality was endless. We definitely will cross paths again and hope to be back on the Salty Dog real soon!! Thanks for being amazing!

Broker Review

Guest's email to broker post charter. "Would love to do a follow up call this next week! It will go without saying but honestly I do not think our trip could have been any better! Salty Dog was amazing and Gordon and Jenine truly went above and beyond and everything they did was perfect! They were freaking amazing!!! "

Gordon and Jenine were Amazing!

We had a lovely 4 night trip up the Drake Channel from St. Thomas to Virgin Gorda. Captain Gordon and Chef Jenine were amazing!! We hit all our favorite snorkel spots along the way - Caneel Bay, Waterlemon Cay, The Indians, Peter, Great Dog and Eustacia, and we even got to play with the water toys. We loved the underwater scooter. Thank you Captain Gordon and Jenine for the suggestion!!!! The food was first rate! Jenine is an amazing chef and we felt like we ate like gourmands every day! Thank you sincerely for a great trip, and we hope to be back with you in the future.

The Crews Intergrity, Ease and Grace!

We truly had a wonderful time! Thanks to the care of Jenine and Gordon. We wait all year long to come and visit the islands and hope it's as magical as we remember, and having a team like Gordon and Jenine is a gift!!! They helped us create new memories by offering great ideas and suggestions for little adventures. I loved the champagne on the beach and the snorkeling adventure of Great Dog with the water scooters. But most of all I could feel the genuine care they put into making the entire experience special for us - Thank you. Jenine, the flowers, the incredible meals, great conversations, your integrity shines through in all you do!! - Thank you And Captain Gordon, your confidence and skill managing the eacht, and care of us was wonderful and done with ease and grace - Thank you

Loads Of Fun

I had a great time. This trip was loads of fun and great food. I enjoyed The Baths and the snorkeling. Thanks so much for everything. Great trip and great crew. Hope to come back again sometime.

Good Care Of Us

What a fantastic experience - again!! The itinerary was so much fun this time as we got to go to The Baths! Thanks to the crew on Salty Dog for taking good care of us.

So Impressive!

From the start to the finish this trip was truly AMAZING. Getting to see so many new and beautiful places. I can't really pick which one was my favorite. The crew was so impressive. Just want to thank them for their willingness to help us with whatever we needed.

You Are the BEST!

Another truly amazing trip with an AMAZING crew. Gordon and Jenine - You are the BEST. Thanks for letting us celebrate Gordon's birthday with you. Food was great. we're going home to FAT CAMP :)) We will miss you. You're part of the family.

Fantastic Hosts!

Gordon and Jenine are fantastic hosts. We were blessed with beautiful weather, the sun, kind service of our hosts. We are spoiled and it will be hard to find any restaurant to compare with the food (and food presentation) we were fed - this in every meal. Thank you

Knocked It Out Of The Park

Thank you Gordon and Jenine for a perfect Virgin Islands getaway. Besides arranging for perfect weather so that we could experience 100 degree F increase in temperature upon arrival in STT, you knocked it out of the park with kind hospitality, conversations, spectacular meals and yummy cocktails. We were all craving a week of sun, aqua water, beautiful coral and fish, yum food, relaxation and new adventures. We got it all and can't thank you enough.

Will Never Regret It!!

We could not have had a better week aboard the Salty Dog! We made memories that will last a lifetime. Gordon and Jenine made our family, spanning ages 6-64 feel extremely comfortable and pampered all week. The food was amazing, the service was amazing, the boat was amazing, the sights/excursions were amazing, and the company we shared was amazing. Gordon and Jenine quickly became extended family members which made saying goodbye more difficult. If you are on the fence about booking this trip, don't be! You will not regret it!

Blew Away Our Expectations

My family plus 2 friends just spent a week in the BVI on Salty Dog. We were all looking forward to the week but the week itself blew away our expectations. This was by far our best vacation ever! It's almost impossible not to have a beautiful vacation int he VI, but the siling experience made our vacation exponentially better.....this is largely in part because of the hard work and hospitality of Gordon and Jenine. It is a huge responsibility to care for 7 people. Gordon and Jenine know all the best stops for us to visit. They were great with our kids (22,19,18,14,13) All of their recommendations were excellent. Their polite and easy personalities made out trip so much more enjoyable. The food was excellent - I was shocked at everything my picky youngest ate. Each table escape was elegant and charming. We would hands-down recommend Salty Dog and in particular it's crew to any one!

A Balance of Relaxation and Adventure

We could not have asked for 2 better weeks aboard the beautiful Salty Dog! From perfect weather to the smooth sailing and unbelievable food. I wouldn't change a thing, well, maybe I'd add on a couple of nights but that's it!! I've waited nearly 25 years since my last trip and it was a dream to sail the BVI's again...with my family! Gordon and Jenine, you delivered a perfect trip, a balance of relaxation and adventure. Our girls will never forget it. So very grateful!

We Love The BVI's

What an amazing spring break trip. Out two families could not have asked for a better week. We started in St. Thomas and made our way around the BVI's. Thank you Captain Gordon and Chef Jenine fo an amazing experience. The food was incredible and everything was planned out perfectly. We hope to be back sooner than later. We love the BVI's - the beautiful scenery, the hospitality and the fun!

Sun Shining - Breezy -Delish

The sun was shining. The wind was breezy. The food was delish. Thank you so much Jenine and Gordon for this amazing trip and the memories I will forever have!

Never Stay At A Resort Again!

What a FANTASTIC week in paradise! We covered a lot of ground and had so many favorites along the way. The kids especially enjoyed snorkeling, tubing with Gordon. The Pirate Show conch blowing contest and the fun limbo, dance night at Potter By The Sea in Anegada. It is hard for 15 and 14 year olds to be impressed and I am certain they had a great time! Personal favs of the week for me were the beautiful beaches, snorkeling and finding live conch shells and the green helmet shell I found (only took pics ;), the stunning sunsets, Jenine's UNBELIEVABLE food all week and Gordon's cocktails - his painkiller was the best we had all week - sorry Soggy Dollar! George enjoyed the abundance of activities available and asking lots of questions (Ha!Ha!) We have never done a trip like this before and we are now officially spoiled. My husband will never stay in another resort again. Gordon and Jenine, thank you, thank you, thank you for making this week one of my Top 5 favorite vacations ever. We were catered to but appreciated the opportunity to "help out" with the mooring balls etc. Sad to see this week end but we will definitely be back.

Sad to Leave

Joe and Ashley got married on St John earlier in the week and we celebrated their wedding gift on Salty Dog for 5 days. We were so blessed to have such an amazing time with Gordon and Jenine. Amazing captain cocktail hour and Jenine's fabulous meals. They really were great company and made every minute enjoyable. Very sad to have to leave but we will be coming back to sail with Gordon and Jenine on Salty Dog to finish seeing teh rest of the islands. Such an incredible once in a lifetime experience. Best family trip ever!!!

Surprise Honeymoon

We had a wonderful experience with Gordon and Jenine. This trip was a surprise honeymoon for my husband and I, from his best man. We started in St. Thomas and made our way to Caneel Bay where we jumped in the ocean and ate a lovely dinner at Zozo's. The next day we left St. John and headed to Tortola for customs and on to Norman Island. We snorkeled the Indians, jumped off Willy T's and spent the night. Before sailing to Coopers, we got to explore The Caves and the next stop was The Baths (one of my favorites) This has been one of the best trips of our lives and we're so grateful to be with such a great group!

Reviews

We had a wonderful experience with Gordon and Jenine. This trip was a surprise honeymoon for my husband and I, from his best man. We started in St. Thomas and made our way to Caneel Bay where we jumped in the ocean and ate a lovely dinner at Zozo's. The next day we left St. John and headed to Tortola for customs and on to Norman Island. We snorkeled the Indians, jumped off Willy T's and spent the night. Before sailing to Coopers, we got to explore The Caves and the next stop was The Baths (one of my favorites) This has been one of the best trips of our lives and we're so grateful to be with such a great group!