Bluewinds is the perfect platform for experiencing the majesty of the Caribbean! An ongoing 2022/23 refit brings all new interior and exterior decor, new generators, water maker, tender and a “boat load” of new gear, making Bluewinds will be the premiere Lagoon 560 chartering the British Virgin Islands and Greater Caribbean region. Her crew, Josh and Bean, are industry professionals that will not only take care of guest needs, but lead experiences and create an active, albeit luxurious charter experience for groups of friends and families alike.
No expense was spared in outfitting this gorgeous luxury sailing yacht which offers four guest cabins (for 8 guests), each with their own private bathroom, a salon with 360 degree windows, 2 dining areas and a foredeck sitting area. Amenities and toys include TVs in each cabin, 2 trampolines, a 15-foot tender for wakeboarding, tubing or zipping to gorgeous beaches, 2 standup paddleboards, 1 double kayak, a hydraulic swim step for easy water access, and snorkeling and diving gear. Bluewind’s elegant yet minimalist design provides the handling of a performance sailing catamaran while offering the ambience and amenities of a world class resort on the water. Spacious design of the cockpit and flybridge areas offer guests panoramic vistas, al fresco dining and ample space for lounging, whether in sun or shade.
If you are looking for world class dining, sailing, diving and adventure, look no further than BLUEWINDS!
- Double Cabins
- 4
- Max People
- 8
- Sleeps
- 8
- Heads
- 4
- Year
- 2012
- Hull type
- Catamaran
- Length (LOA)
- 56' / 17.0688 m
- Beam (width)
- 31' / 9.4488 m
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- No
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Draft (depth)
- 5' / 1.524 m
- No. of engines
- 2
- Cruising speed
- 4 kts
Technical Specifications
Other amenities include:
- Salon TV and Stereo
- Sun Awning
- Hammock
- Deck Shower
- BBQ
- Hairdryers
- Water Maker
- Ice Maker
- Stream2Sea Products Including – Shampoo, Body Wash, Leave-In Conditioner, Body Lotion, Reef Safe 30SPF Sunscreen
- WiFi
BlueWinds features 4 guest suites, 3 with queen berths, 1 with twin bunks, all with full A/C and ensuite toilet and shower. Twin cabin has a wet head.
Crew will take port aft queen cabin
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-commissionable fee
Captain Eben Swart & Chef/First Mate Katie Brown
Eben grew up in South Africa in a big city but most vacations were spent in the wild bushveld. His working career started as a project manager and later on to logistics. Eben started sailing later in life and as soon as he set foot on his first boat he was hooked. He went on to become a captain and managed a sailing academy.
Katie was born in a small English village in the UK, her love for water and the ocean comes from the South coast of England. Her love for the ocean is matched by her love for horses as an equestrian dressage ride and her passion for cuisines from around the world. She enjoyed cooking from a young age with her mom who was a qualified chef. After completing her equine studies she worked in equine yards where she competed at a national level. She lated worked at a culinary school where she further developed her skills that are incorporated in her beautiful cuisines.
Eben and Katie met on the north coast of Sicily in Milazzo in 2022 and it was love at first sight. Katie as an equestrian rider and Eben as a Captain both had a love of the water. After traveling together around Europe Eben convinced Katie to join him in the amazing world of sailing.
Eben has been chartering around the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for the last 9 years and Katie joined him in the British Virgin Islands in 2023. As soon as you step on board you will feel at home and you can sit back relax and soak in the Caribbean sun. Whatever your needs are, whether it is diving amazing reefs, building sand castles on the beach or enjoying cocktails at the beach bars, Eben and Katie will have you forgetting about the world outside the islands.
Captain Eben Swart Qualifications:
-RYA Yacht Master Offshore
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-VHF License
-Jet Ski and powerboat instructor
-PADI Dive Instructor
Chef Katie Brown Qualifications:
-Ashburton Culinary Academy Yacht Chef Certificate
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
BlueWinds features 4 guest suites, 3 with queen berths, 1 with twin bunks, all with full A/C and ensuite toilet and shower. Twin cabin has a wet head.
Crew will take port aft queen cabin
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-commissionable fee
WATERSPORTS
- 15ft Dinghy with 50hp engine licensed for 8 people
- Adult Water Skis
- Snorkel Gear
- Towing Tube
- Wake Board
- 1 Double Kayak
- 2 SUPs
- Fishing Gear
- Floating Mats
- Beach Games
DIVING
Diving is available onboard. Captain Eben is a PADI Dive Instructor
Online course required before charter commences.
DSD Course $200
Open water Referral $400
3 dives per week included for certified divers – charters 6 nights or more.
Additional dives $50 per dive per person.
Diving equipment onboard includes:
- 8 Tanks
- 8 BCs
- 8 Regulators
Charter Rates
Rates are Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house.
Cruising Permit: Paid by Client Licenses: Paid by Client
| Seasonal/Individual Rates | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Currency | Terms | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax |
| Winter 2023/2024 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| Summer 2024 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| Winter 2024/2025 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| Summer 2025 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
Additional Rate Details:
BlueWinds is BVI compliant*
BVI Customs fees and cruising permits are included in the rate.
*Short Charters Available*
24 hr turns available. Please inquire
HOLIDAYS:
2024
Christmas Flat Rate $38,000. 7 night minimum.
New Years Flat Rate $38,000. 7 night minimum.
HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount Applied First
(7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): $150 off / person
***3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense***
LESS THAN 6 NIGHT CHARTERS DIVIDE BY 6 RULE:
(Rate / 6 X #Nights)
***(Rate divided by 6N X number of nights*** For 6 nights divide rate by 7 X 6N.
SLEEP ABOARD:
$2,500 Sleep aboard the night before the charter departs
Guests arrive to the yacht at 5pm. Snacks and welcome drink served, this is not an open bar. Dinner is ashore on clients expense. Continental breakfast provided next morning. Vessel departs at noon.
CHILD DISCOUNTS: Discount Applied First
Children 15 and under $500 discount
***must be 15 or under at the time of charter***
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-commissionable fee
Exclusive Water Taxi available!
The Caribe Express provides private transportation to and from your charter yacht on a comfortable Aquila 36.
Enjoy complimentary cocktails while our professional crew handles Customs and Immigration
Please inquire for pricing.
Summer Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Base Port: Virgin Islands
Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Luxury Crewed Charter Rates
The Horizon Yacht Charters BVI Crewed Charter rates are for 7 nights per vessel and are based on the number of guests. Please see individual yacht pages for detailed specifications and charter rates. Horizon Yacht Charters luxury crewed yacht charters come complete with your own personal Captain & Chef (and in the larger yachts, first mate and hostess). NB some yachts may be skipper only (with the option of a chef) – they are stated as such. Your meals aboard are included in the rate and prepared to your group’s individual preferences and dietary requirements. Beverages are also included but please note special requests for specific brands may be subject to an additional charge. Watersports equipment (such as paddleboards, kayaks etc) are also included and some yachts offer all-inclusive diving.
High season rates typically apply from December to April, and Low season from May to November, but please do check the seasonal rates for your yacht.
Each individual crewed yacht may charge for certain additional expenses (e.g. National Park Permit, Cruising permit, different port collections or departures). Please ask for a full breakdown of costs for your chosen yacht. Additional supplements may apply at Christmas and New Year.
All yachts come with tenders with outboards and safety equipment. Please review the individual yacht specification on our website for further details of available equipment and details of inclusions and exclusions.
Yacht photographs and specifications act as a guide and are for information purposes only. Although we endeavour to ensure that images are accurate reflections of the yachts in our fleet, certain aspects may vary slightly.
Please note that our bareboat repeat client discount does not apply to our crewed charter fleet.
Key:
C = Cabins, H = Heads, AC = Air Conditioning
Supplements to the published rates may apply during Christmas and New Year periods. Please contact us for confirmation of rates.
Charter Rates shown above are for 7 nights per vessel (Christmas and New Year supplements on selected yachts). Crewed Charters usually start at noon and finish at noon, but please do check times for your particular yacht.
- Additional water-sports (other than those included on the crewed yacht) are all available at competitive rates.
- Hotel Accommodations throughout the islands can be arranged. Most major credit cards accepted. Please check our Accommodations page for more information.
An Environmental levy of $10 per head is payable by all visitors to the BVI on arrival (effective 1st Sept 2017).
Bookings and Cancellations – We require a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation and the balance due of 50% no later than 45 days prior to charter start date. A smaller deposit and interim fee may be acceptable for bookings made more than 12 months in advance. Cancellation fees apply, and vary from yacht-to-yacht. Please check the specific terms for your yacht at the time of booking.
Trip Cancellation Insurance: We strongly recommended this as it protects you should anything unforeseen occur before your holiday. Click Here for more details.
Conditions apply to all charters. Crewed Charter Rates are subject to change without notice.