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Equally at home anchored off a sunny Bahamas island or docked stern-to in a bustling Caribbean port, Sweet Escape exudes both classic panache and casual sophistication. Rich fabrics and overstuffed furnishings create the pleasant ambience of an elegant home that is well suited for any part of the world. Luxurious comfort awaits all guests aboard the Sweet Escape with unsurpassed distinction and peaceful serenity.
Whether entertaining friends in the formal dining room or enjoying a quiet evening in the skylounge you will be sure to enjoy your stay. The master chef ensures that all meals are exquisitely prepared with only the finest ingredients for the most discriminating of tastes, making each experience an indulgence of the senses. The friendly crew makes the comfort of each guest their top priority with prompt service and joyful attentiveness. Attention to every detail is trademark aboard the Sweet Escape.
Each of the five guest staterooms are meticulously appointed with rich fabrics in warm tones that create a relaxing and serene atmosphere. Guests have the choice of a five King Stateroom layout, or a four King and one Twin Stateroom layout, or a three King and two Twin Stateroom layout, magnificently having the ability to accommodate 5 couples for a romantic getaway, or a fun-filled family charter!
SWEET ESCAPE Specifications
| LENGTH |
130ft (39.6m) |
BEAM |
26ft (7.9m) |
ENGINES |
2x Detroit Diesel DDEC 16V92TA |
FLAG |
Marshall Islands |
| DRAFT |
6ft 11in (2.1m) |
TYPE |
Power yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
1993 |
REFIT |
2009 |
SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
13kts / 17kts |
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| DESIGNER |
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BUILDER |
Christensen |
| STABILISERS |
Stabilisers |
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CREW |
Captain Paulo Guedes & Chef Lizzie Hall-Guedes + 5 |
SWEET ESCAPE Accommodations
Sleeps 10 In 5 Cabins
MASTER STATEROOM: Below Decks, amidship. Full beam Stateroom with walk-around Sleep Number® King bed, mini-refrigerator, desk, and settee. Separate His-and Hers en-suite amenities featuring: Jacuzzi tub with overhead shower, sink, head, walk-in closet, and vanity dresser for Her; Steam shower with bench seat, head, sink, and walk-in closet for Him. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD/CD with individual satellite receiver, and iPod docking station. Port holes in the master stateroom as well as his-and-her ensuites create abundant natural light if desired. Complete blackout option also available.
ON-DECK VIP KING STATEROOM: On-Deck, forward: Sleep Number ® King bed with exquisite views; en-suite with stall shower. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD /CD with individual satellite receiver.
BELOW DECKS VIP KING STATEROOM: Situated mid-ships to aft. Full beam Stateroom with walk-around King bed. En-suite features oversized shower with bench seat, head, and sink. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD/CD, and iPod docking station.
CONVERTIBLE TWIN/KING STATEROM TO STARBOARD: Below decks amidships: Two twin-sized beds (extra-long) convertible to 1 King bed; en-suite with shower. Entertainment system with Bose surround sound, 26" flat screen TV/DVD/CD and iPod docking station.
CONVERTIBLE TWIN/KING STATEROM TO PORT: Below decks amidships: Two twin-sized beds (extra-long) convertible to 1 King bed; en-suite with shower. Entertainment system with Bose surround sound, 26" flat screen TV/DVD/CD and iPod docking station. This stateroom has access to the Fitness room via the en-suite bathroom if needed.
FITNESS ROOM: Below decks, amidship: Elliptical trainer, free weights and bench. TV/DVD/CD with shared satellite receiver. 2 port holes allow for ample natural light. Shares the Twin Starboard En-suite facilities.
All staterooms include individual satellite receivers, individual climate control, port holes allowing natural light, robes, slippers, hairdryers, reading lights, night lights, iPod docking stations, and Molton Brown Bath products.
Main Salon looking forward
One of Two VIP Staterooms
Her Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi
SWEET ESCAPE Crew Profile
Paulo Guedes - Captain
Paulo began his yachting career at the age of 17 on commercial dive vessels in Australia and has since gained extensive experience in the luxury yachting industry. Paulo, with his wife Lizzie, have built a strong reputation over the past 7 years for running highly successful charters in a professional yet relaxed manner throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, East coast USA, and Mediterranean. The past 4 years on their previous vessel were no exception boasting a 90% return client basis with continued superlative feedback from all. Lighthearted, friendly and always with a smile captain Paulo will endeavor to make your trip onboard Sweet Escape a truly memorable occasion. When not chartering, Paulo enjoys water sports, snowboarding and seeing family and friends back at home in Australia.
Lizzie Hall - Chef
Also from Australia - Exhibiting a strong restaurant and hospitality background, Lizzie has been working in the luxury yachting industry for a number of years pursuing her passion for food from all reaches of the world. With extensive experience catering for specialized dietary requirements and fresh healthy cuisine, Lizzie's cooking style is a fusion of east meets west, she also prides herself on creating sumptuous desserts. So impressed with her cooking, a number of charter guests have offered to fund Lizzie's own restaurant and visitor's comments speak for themselves and highlight the success of her work. In her free time Lizzie enjoys snowboarding, listening to music and experimenting with food artistry.
Ben Semmens - Engineer
Ben has always been fascinated by the sea and anything mechanical. It should be no surprise that the love of the two brought him to choose a career in yachting.
Ben began his career in yachting cruising through the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico and Florida, with his newest endeavor being the Mediterranean.
Whether on land or at sea he is always smiling and enjoying life to the fullest.
In his spare time Ben enjoys sport fishing, snow boarding, diving, and building race cars.
Shannon Bridgeman - Chief Stewardess
In her home town of Victoria, Canada, Shannon studied Organic Chemistry at University for three years before her energetic personality and sense of adventure took over and brought her into the yachting world three years ago. Shannon will be in the interior to help you with anything you should need during your stay onboard Sweet Escape, there to make delicious cocktails when it’s time to unwind, or to put her secret talent to good use and cut and fillet your freshly caught fish!
In her spare time, Shannon loves to swim, read or simply dance the night away to good music.
Tabitha Lewtas – Second Stewardess
Tabitha started her career on the ocean as a dive instructor in Canada and Australia; however her enjoyment with hospitality led her to work for the Queens Hotel for 4 years. With a passion for both the ocean and service, Tabitha made the transition into yachting. Two years on, she enjoys nothing more than making every aspect of your stay onboard Sweet Escape as relaxing, special, and unforgettable as possible. Nothing is too much trouble for Tabitha so if you have any requirements please let her know and she will be more than happy to assist you. As time permits, Tabitha enjoys scuba diving, wakeboarding, walking, running, and yoga.
Shelton Dupreez - Mate
Born in Canada and raised in South Africa, Shelton grew up with a very active lifestyle of surfing, diving, and swimming competitively. Shelton will at hand on deck to help you fully enjoy yourself with one of our many water activities; jet skiing, paddle boards, scuba diving, kayaking, wakeboarding, fishing, or simply taking a relaxing cruise on the tender.
In his free time Shelton enjoys keeping fit by swimming, surfing and most other
sports involving water.
Lisa Cunningham - Deckhand /Stewardess
Originally from New Zealand’s north island, Lisa has recently come over seas to start her career within yachting. After training and working as a teacher for young children for two years, her inner passion for anything to do with water and travel took over.
Lisa is our ‘all rounder’ and will be outside to offer her delicate touch to the deck, but also inside to make your stay onboard Sweet Escape as perfect and comfortable for you as possible.
Lisa is never caught without a smile and can help you with anything you require.
In her free time, Lisa loves to read, swim, and do fashion design or sewing.
