VIRGIN ISLANDS CHARTER YACHTS:
1-800-596-0594
PARADIGM SHIFT
| Length: | 50 ft |
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| Builder: | St. Francis |
| Year Built: | 2011 |
| Refit: | Constantly-2021 |
| Max Guests: | 6 |
| Cabins: | 3 |
| # Crew: | 2 |
| Max Speed: | 12 kts |
| Cruising: | 7.5 kts |
| Fuel Use: | 1.5 US Gall/Hr |
| Beam: | 26'6 ft |
| Draft: | 4'6 ft |
| Base Port: | St. Thomas / Virgin Islands |
| PARADIGM SHIFT is a luxurious 50-foot 2011 St. Francis catamaran with three guest suites (2 queen's and 1 doubles) each with a private en-suite head (electric toilet, separate showers and vanity/sink). The main salon has a fully applianced galley plus full dining area with flat screen TV for watching movies. The spacious cockpit offers lots of the same for lounging and dining alfresco. The huge forward deck and trampolines can accommodate all guests with sunbathing room to spare. Ideal for two or three couples or couples with children. Lots of water toys, 3 SUP boards, Crystal Clear 2 person kayak, Tube, kneeboards, 14 ft aluminum AB Dinghy with 40 hp Honda. Chef Bonnie is a world class, self taught chef , she won first place in both the Summer Canape and Healthy Cocktail competition at the 2015 Newport Charter Boat Show and is not responsible for how much weight you gain in a week! Captain Steve is a veteran of the North Atlantic fishing fleet from Maine who has spent his whole life on the water. |
Accomodations:
| 1 master queen berth cabin with private ensuite head (shower, tub, electric toilet & vanity with sink), 2 queen berth cabins with private ensuite heads (shower, electric toilet & vanity with sink), 1 double berth cabin crew cabin, with private ensuite head (shower, electric toilet & vanity with sink), large cockpit for lounging and dining, lovely main salon with galley and seating for 6 for cocktails, games or meals, large trampoline forward. | |
| Queens: | 3 |
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Charter Yacht PARADIGM SHIFT : 2011 50 ft St. Francis Catamaran
Scuba Diving
| Scuba: | Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only |
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| Compressor: | Not Onboard |
Water Toys
| Dinghy: | 14' RIB |
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| Dinghy HP: | 40Hp |
| Dinghy Pax: | 6 |
| Knee Board: | Yes |
| Snorkel Gear: | Yes |
| Tube: | 2 |
| PaddleBoard: | Yes |
| 2 Man Kayak: | 1 |
| Float Mats: | 2 |
| Swim Platform: | Walk down stairs in bow |
| Boarding Ladder: | Walk down stern |
| Beach Games: | Yes |
| DeepSea Fishing: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear: | Yes |
| Gear Type: | Trolling & casting |
| # Fish Rods: | 4 see below |
| UnderWater Cam: | Yes |
| Sail Instruct.: | Yes |
| Other Toys: | |
| Starlink® Internet Underwater lights Sub Wing Kayak Noodles and floats (3) Stand-up paddle boards (2) Ugly stick rod/reels (2) Stinson rod/reels Smashball game Beach Tennis set (2) squirt guns Registered BVI fishing vessel | |
Entertainment
| Internet: | Onboard WIFI |
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| BBQ: | Yes |
| VCR DVD: | Yes |
| Salon Stereo: | Yes |
| Num DVD: | 104 |
| Num CDs: | 750+ |
| CamCorder: | Yes |
| Board Games: | Yes |
| Num Books: | 50 |
| iPod: | Yes |
Amenities | |
| Voltages: | 110v |
| AC: | Full |
| AC Night: | Yes |
| AC Surcharge: | Yes |
| Hair Dryer: | Yes |
| Special Diets: | Yes |
| Kosher Diets: | No |
| Nude Charters: | Yes |
| Guest Smoke: | Aft Deck Only |
| Crew Smokes: | No |
| Guest Pet: | No |
| Children?: | Yes |
| Min Age: | 12 |
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Crew Profile
Crew Profiles:
The crew of PARADIGM SHIFT, A 50 FOOT, St. Francis luxury catamaran, are a delightful and very relaxed husband and wife team with a passion for the sea, swimming, sailing, great food and better wine...they are extremely social and love entertaining aboard their beautiful boat.
Capt. Richard "Rico" Diaz
Rico grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, swimming in the land of ten thousand lakes. He obtained a degree in IT and spent many years in network security before leaving behind the cubicle to pursue a career as a dive instructor. After achieving the Dive Instructor Certification in the Virgin Islands, instructing in Hawaii, and diving around the world, Rico was drawn back to the warm waters of the Caribbean, where he fell in love with sailing. He spent the next few years working on sailboats, tech diving, and leading snorkeling tours at Buck Island Reef National Monument. Immediately after obtaining his USCG Master Merchant
Mariner License, he was recruited by the National Park Service as a Research Vessel Captain, scientific diver, and biologist. During his time with the Park Service, Rico treated coral diseases, tagged sharks, and collaborated with numerous scientific agencies in marine conservation efforts. Rico has decided to combine all his experiences, passions, and talents to introduce others to the wonders of the ocean as the Captain of Paradigm Shift.
FIRST MATE/CHEF: Bonnie Carroll
Originally a farm girl from Western PA, Bonnie has developed a convert's zeal for ocean sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Bonnie and Steven both hold Advanced Open Water PADI dive certifications Her early career included waitressing and eventually managing several fine dining restaurants in Pittsburgh where she worked under several renowned chefs developing her own gourmet style of cooking. She presents a very eclectic menu from down home "comfort food" like fresh baked sourdough bread and chocolate chip cookies to organic free range beef tenderloin, fresh fried snapper to Fetuccini Alfredo..She uses all natural, non-processed ingredients and is as concerned about making healthy food choices as she is about over the top quality and taste. Both she and Steven love sharing their very active lifestyle and will gladly teach beginners how to snorkel, kayak and paddle board.
Sample Menu
Winner of Best Canapes and Best Healthy Cocktail at the 2015 Newport Charter Yacht Show!
Breakfasts
• Toast and preserves freshly baked pastries
• Fresh teas and coffees
• Blueberry Pancakes with bananas or bacon and maple syrup
• Eggs Benedict with homemade bernaise sauce
• Croissant filled with Ham, Eggs and Cheese
• French Toast served with fresh fruit and pure maple syrup
• Breakfast Burritos with scrambled eggs and all the fixings
• Bacon & Spinach Quiche with fruit
Lunch
• Prawn and mango salad with coriander and lime mayonnaise
• Baja Style Fish Tacos with creamy coleslaw and salsa fresca
• Homemade Gourmet burgers with all the trimmings
• Home baked pizza with toppings of your choice
• Asian Chicken salad served with a sesame ginger dressing
• Pepperoni Caesar Pasta Salad
• Crab and Mango stuffed tomato served with sliced avocado
• Gourmet wraps with hummus spread, tomato, onion, and choice of meats and cheeses served with chips
• Zingy Pesto Tuna wrap with salad
• Crepes with spinach, bacon, ground beef and Mushroom Filling
Appetizers
• Thai crab cakes with lime crème fraiche
• Conch fritters with sweet chili sauce
• Hot artichoke and Spinach Dip
• Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Crackers
• Jumbo shrimp cocktail
• Crispy Bacon-wrapped Scallops in Essence
• Super Nachos
• Chicken Sate Skewers
Entrees
• Chicken breast with coconut and coriander and mixed vegetable rice
• Seafood crepes with a prawn, cream and vermouth sauce
• Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi with Rice
• Seafood served in a creamy wine sauce served over linguini
• Pork Chops served with winter squash with a sweet cranberry dressing
• Butter-seared fish of the day with harvested pea rice, spicy courgette and green bean salad
• Mongolian Beef stir fried with Vegetables, served over rice
• Elegant Chicken Bryan with baby potatoes and broccoli
• Fettuccini Alfredo served with chicken or shrimp
• Grilled Lobster Tails with corn on the cob and green salad
Desserts
• Cheesecake crepe roll-ups
• Banana Spring Rolls and vanilla ice cream
• Chocolate brownie sundaes
• Fresh Apple Cobbler with Ice Cream
• Fruit Tart with cream cheese filling
• Original Cheese Cake with a warm blueberry topping
Rates
| SEASON: | 2 Guests | 4 Guests | 6 Guests |
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| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $17,000 | $18,000 | $18,500 |
| Summer 2024 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Summer 2024 | $19,000 | $19,000 | $19,000 |
Turn Around: 48 hrs
Preferred Pickup: Crown Bay Marina, STT - Winter
Other Pickup: Newport, RI - Summers
Price Details:
FULLY VACCINATED GUESTS ONLY PLEASEGENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for one week / 7 nights. For short charters please use the 'divide-by-6 rule' for figuring short charter premiums:
Charters of 6 nights, use 6/7ths (six sevenths) of the weekly rate. For charters of 5 nights or fewer, the fee is calculated by dividing the weekly rate by 6, then multiplying that figure by the desired number of nights of charter.
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SUMMER 2024: PARADIGM SHIFT is based out of Newport, RI -- repositioning fees apply for other ports at $500-$750 per day depending on distance from Newport. Contract to be used for for New England charters is the AYCA Uninspected Passenger Vessel Agreement with maximum of 6 guests.
20% APA for New England and the Bahamas (and plus the Bahamian VAT)
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WINTER 2023-2024: from 17th December 2023 through April 2024
Winter rates are FULL BOARD with one dinner & one lunch ashore
***PARADIGM SHIFT is a registered BVI fishing vessel***
Preferred port: Crown Bay Marina / Other port: YHG, Red Hook, STJ or BVI (limited to 7 per year)
These rates are all-inclusive of standard ships bar, with all meals -- except 1 dinner & 1 lunch ashore at guest expense.
Extra BVI Fees to be paid by client.
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CHRISTMAS 2023 & NEW YEARS 2023 RATE - $21,000 (up to 6 guests) -- 10 days or two one week charters with 48 hours turnaround in between
Christmas Dates 19th 26th Dec
New Year 28th - 4th
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 PARADIGM SHIFT Guest Reviews
Guests in August had this to say:
Bonnie Carroll is a very talented chef, who went to great lengths to make sure we had the foods and beverages listed on our preference sheet. We had delicious, freshly made meals every day, inventive hors d’oeuvres with just the right balance re: frequency of meals and snacks! We felt very well looked after. She was also extremely accommodating when it came to having the occasional guest on board. It was a delight to cruise on Paradigm Shift and my husband and I look forward to our next trip with them! Sealy & Mark HopkinsonGuests in May had this to say:
“We couldn’t have guessed that one of the most memorable, delightful parts of our Caribbean sailing adventure would be the onboard food and drink experience. As exciting and other-worldly as the overall journey was, it was Bonnie’s thoughtful touch and unbelievable capability in the galley that we keep talking about. We never had to ask for our cup to be filled with something delicious, nor did we ever pass by the salon dining table without there being a delicious, beautiful option for a snack or a meal. Bonnie’s ability to provision the perfect ingredients and then create a truly memorable dining experience was a highlight of each of the half-dozen cruises we’ve taken aboard Paradigm Shift.” Chuck Allen & Rilla DeLorierLate February, 2023, guests aboard catamaran PARADIGM SHIFT wrote:
Late February, 2023, guests aboard catamaran PARADIGM SHIFT wrote their note in their own hand...
New Years week, 2022/2023, guests aboard PARADIGM SHIFT wrote:
Dear Bonnie, Steve, and Sailor I wanted to convey our appreciation and gratitude for the care and attention to detail you both showed us on our wonderful Christmas / New Years charter….Nicole and I had fabulous week, Bonnies’ food was exceptional... the freshness , variety and portions were perfect for us. Captain Steve was able to fast track the paperwork required to enter the BVI which was our goal on this trip as we had been denied entry in 2020 due to Covid restrictions. All in all an amazing trip, both relaxing and fun when we needed it…best charter ever! Thanks again Steve & Bonnie.. PS: We miss Sailor dog every minute and hope you are sneaking treats to her in our absence!! Best, Bernard and NicoleMarch 20-28
Bonnie, Steve and the Paradigm Shift exceeded all expectations. This is not our first rodeo. We have enjoyed sailing in the BVI's many times but this was, by far, our best overall experience, even though Covid limited our cruising area. Bonnie and Steve knew where to take us to maximize our experience. Snorkeling off Culebra was a highlight. We will definitely be back on the Paradigm Shift!Better than we could have ever imagined!
Dear Bonnie, Steve and Sailor, We knew this would be a trip of a lifetime but thank you for making it better than we could have ever imagined! You guys ROCK!We can’t wait to get back!!!
We miss the islands already! We try to keep the island vibe going 😊 Bonnie and Steve were awesome!! We can’t imagine a better week. They were more than accommodating!! The boat is perfect and you can tell they take pride in it. Bonnie is an awesome cook and nailed every meal....and drink😉 They are amazing people and we had a ton of fun with them. They were a perfect match for us. Hopefully they had fun with us 🙂 We can’t wait to get back!!!Fish Family Charter
We spent 8 magical days on the Paradigm Shift and as I was stepping off the boat on our last day I turned to Bonnie and Steve and simply said that sometimes dreams really do come true!! I also want a special shout out to Bonnie for being an amazing chef!! The quality of the food was unexpected from the relatively tight quarters of a boat galley!! In summary, I highly recommend Vine Yachts and Steve and Bonnie Carroll on the Paradigm Shift !! The sign of a fantastic vacation is in stating that my family and I can’t wait to do this again!!!!!
The nicest boat in the VI
I live in the Virgin Islands and I am very picky on boat charters. Steve and Bonnie have the nicest boat in the VI that I have been on. They just arrived to the area with their absolutely beautiful boat and are the new game in town to beat. We chartered it for a day for a work retreat with my New York office. Our group was 12. It was fantastic. The boat is new and spotless, Bonnie's food was outstanding (think high expectations for big-city foodies), and Steve was a great captain, making sure we went to the best places for our group and pulling out all the toys for us throughout the day (tubing, snorkel gear, SUPs, games, etc.)! I have seen most of the charters in the VI so this review should save a lot of research time. If you like new and clean, high-quality food, the best layout of a catamaran I have seen, and a very professional and fun host couple, this is your boat. I will be taking my family on an overnight charter next. Jeff Picket Visited December 2015
AUGUST 2015
Steve and Bonnie Carroll made our charter everything we had hoped for and more. From the moment we met them, after exchanging sincere hugs, their first priority was making sure we were comfortable with them and being on their boat. Bonnie was an incredible cook for us. She was always making something delicious and was extremely kind in doing so. On a few occasions we watched and helped her prepare meals. It was fascinating for us to learn new recipes and share some of ours with her. What a delight! Steve always made us feel as if we were in good, safe hands. He had total control over the boat at all times. We enjoyed watching him sail and navigate. He took the time to show us what he was doing, explain his high tech navigational system, and together we developed the itinerary that best suited us. In both of their respective roles, they were true professionals with personalities you dream of. They were always aware of everything. They had the perfect blend of asking if we need anything, and knowing when we wanted space. They had so many fun water toys and we all played on them together. Having them participate with us on their stand up paddle boards, walks on the beach collecting sea shells, meandering through island towns, and early morning swims, showed us that if you're lucky, you're crew can have a fun side to them. Steve was happy to show us how to drive the dingy, although i might have made him nervous :) Their dog, Tabasco, was adorable and never felt in the way. Every morning he would climb on my lap while I enjoyed Bonnie's delightful coffee. I'm allergic to dogs, but Tabasco, being hypo-allergenic, never gave me a single problem. Definitely the best dog I've ever met! Steve and Bonnie were genuinely interested in hearing about our lives and it allowed us to feel very easy going. This is a subtle but important trait you want on your charter. After all, you're sharing limited space together. Their casual and relaxed nature made us feel as if we made life long friends. The boat was always very clean, neat, and organized. Whenever we were looking for something, down to the littlest thing such as a toothpick, nail clipper, or tape; they knew just where it would be. This trip was an all time travel highlight for us, and we've been all over the world. While we were still on the boat, we were trying to make a plan for when we can get back on in the future.
APRIL 8, 2015 - DAY TRIP
Everything was perfect!! Bonnie and Steve were great!! Couldn't have ask for a more perfect day!!SEPTEMBER 2014
We returned last night from the most amazing time! Bonnie and Steve were amazing hosts and made us so comfortable. All of my family - especially the birthday boy Steve, just had a wonderful time. The accommodations were great, the food was delicious and the activities were just enough. We still had plenty of time to just relax and get to know each other better. We had our two new members of our family with us- our future son-in-laws!MARCH 2014
Our charter was fabulous! Paradigm Shift is modern, spacious, comfortable, plus great under sail. The Exumas are spectacular with their deserted beaches, pristine snorkeling, plus oh-so amazing water colors. We found the Exumas to have just enough establishment and entertainment on land to keep things interesting (with visits to some local marinas, bars, and restaurants plus a fun stop to see the swimming pigs), but what makes the location so unique is the feeling of truly being away from it all. In the end, what made our vacation so special was our crew of Steven, Bonnie and their little dog Tabasco. Steven is a great Captain, making you feel comfortable and safe in his care. He has a wealth of knowledge about the Bahamas and picked a perfect itinerary for our charter. Bonnie is a great Chef, producing one yummy gourmet treat after another. She's also a warm, fun, and friendly person and made us feel extremely welcome aboard. Together, they're an interesting and fun couple to spend time with and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with them. Their 3rd crew member, Tabasco, was a real treat to have around and made a perfect and lovable companion for our trip. We look forward to chartering the Paradigm Shift in the Exumas again soon.
MARCH 2014
We had a marvelous week on Paradigm Shift. It is an absolutely stunning part of the world and even though I spent a lot of time working I was glad that I was on a yacht in the Exuma Cays! Steve and Bonnie were great, excellent hosts and they took such good care of the kids which made a huge difference for Kate and I. The yacht itself is great, lots of space, modern and well set up. I would highly recommend Steve and Bonnie as hosts and Paradigm Shift as a yacht and as you know I am a little hard to please at times!! Rob Joseph
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