Turquoise Turtle is a Voyage 500 sailing catamaran with 3 ensuite queen cabins. She has a spacious salon and cockpit for dining and entertainment, and two large trampolines forward for lounging in the sun and enjoying the fresh ocean breeze. She offers lot of water toys for young and old at heart. There is also water access from a drop down ladder on the bow.
- Double Cabins
- 3
- Max People
- 6
- Sleeps
- 6
- Heads
- 4
- Year
- 2001
- Length (LOA)
- 50' / 15.24 m
- Beam (width)
- 27' / 8.2296 m
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Draft (depth)
- -3' / -0.7808 m
- Cruising speed
- 6 kts
Listing pricing is for 3 ensuite queen cabins each with private bath with electric toilet and shower.
BERTH MEASUREMENTS:
All berths are 82″ long by 60 wide.
****BABY FRIENDLY BOAT, WE LOVE BABIES***
André and Alison Stroebel are from South Africa and have been married for 37 years. They love the sea and are either on it, in it or under it. They started sailing together even before they were married and raced Hobie Cats as a hobby. Soon they started sailing larger catamarans off the unpredictable east and west coasts of South Africa. In 2011 they left South Africa on the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Yacht Race on their catamaran Rat Catcher, crossing the Atlantic and ending second in their class. Since then they have been cruising in the Caribbean and are excited to share their experiences with you. They are both qualified PADI and SSI Open Water Scuba Instructors.
André started his career as a helicopter pilot in the South African Air Force and after 25 years service started flying commercially doing offshore flights to the oil rigs off the Canadian east coast in Newfoundland. He has over 7000 flight hours. He also has over 35 000 sea miles accumulated off the South African coast, Atlantic crossing and sailing the Caribbean and east coast of Florida. He has a South African Sailing Yacht Master Offshore certificate with a Master of Yachts, 200T Commercial license, STCW and First Aid.
Alison started sailing on Optimists in Zimbabwe and then crewed for her Dad on a Flying Dutchman. She knew she had found her true love when she discovered André also loved the sea and sailing. From when they first met they had a shared dream of sailing the world. Alison is a Registered Nurse and specialized in Neonatal premature babies and then in the Operating Room. She is qualified in Basic life Support, CPR and First Aid. She has her offshore Captains license and has over 30 000 sea miles having sailed the South African coast, crossed the Atlantic and sailed extensively in the Caribbean, Bahamas and the Florida coast. She loves being on, in or under the water and especially enjoys sharing her love of snorkeling and diving with new adventurers pointing out the amazing critters under water. Alison has a special affinity to children her best reference is the fact the little ones invariably climb in her lap and go to sleep. With their traveling Alison has incorporated a touch of different cultures in her menu. She loves creating dishes with a strong South African and African traditional food influence with a touch of Mediterranean. In true African tradition you won’t go hungry at this table.
If you are interested in learning to sail a Catamaran André is always keen to show you the “ropes” and give you some sailing instruction.
With André and Alison’s experience of the islands, love for the sea and South African hospitality, they are ready to make your Caribbean charter dream come true.
****WE LOVE BABIES, BABIES WELCOME****
***CREW HAS BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19***
***BVI GOLD SEAL COVID COMPLIANT YACHT***
Listing pricing is for 3 ensuite queen cabins each with private bath with electric toilet and shower.
BERTH MEASUREMENTS:
All berths are 82″ long by 60 wide.
****BABY FRIENDLY BOAT, WE LOVE BABIES***
WATERSPORTS
- 14ft Console Dingy with 50hp outboard. Rated for 8 pax
- Kneeboard
- Snorkel Gear
- 2 SUPs
- Beach Games
- Fishing Gear (3 trolling rods)
- Underwater camera
- Inflatable water toys
- Noodles
- 4 bean bag loungers
- Inflatable flamingo
- 6 sun beds on Trampoline for relaxing in the sun or sleeping under the stars
- Towable Tube
- Swim platform
- 3 boarding ladders (2 on sugar scoop and 1 on bow)
DIVING
Diving is available on board. Both crew are PADI Dive Instructors. Emergency Oxygen is aboard the vessel.
Resort Course: Available
Full Course : Available (We suggest pool sessions are completed before charter.)
Number of divers 4
Guests are to supply their own dive gear or rent gear from a dive shop. Yacht will supply 8 tanks. Additional tanks are not included and would be rented by the guest if required. If divers are sure of sizes, the boat will assist in fetching and returning dive gear.
Boat will supply guests with information regarding the preferred Dive Shop for scuba rental equipment on request.
Please contact yacht for prices for Scuba Diving training courses.
Diving is $50 per dive per diver
Boat will supply 8 tanks.
Client pays for air fills.
Max 1 dive per day with no more than 5 dives per week unless previously discussed with and agreed to by the Captain
Equipment on board includes:
- An air compressor
- 8 Tanks
- 3 Weight sets
4 Divers. 5 Dives a week
Perfect week on the Turquoise Turtle.A week on the Turquoise Turtle touring the BVI’s was absolutely perfect. Captain Andre and First Mate Alison did not spare any detail from the cozy accommodations to the daily activities. We felt right at home and feel like we made lifelong friends.
Best Vacation ever!!Alison and Andre were the perfect hosts. They navigated our trip expertly and provided a fun and relaxing trip for all of us. Alison is the most amazing chef with draw-dropping meals at every turn. Our dives and snorkeling adventures were amazing. I can’t wait to book again with them!
Exceptional Diving and Sailing experience.This was an excellent trip. We went for seven nights with a group of 6 women. Andre and Alison were amazing hosts. I did this for a living back in the 90’s and they provide exceptional service, food and hospitality. The food was outstanding as was their desire to make sure that we had a well rounded trip that included visiting islands, lazy days sailing, beautiful dives and lovely evenings. You will not regret booking Turquoise Turtle!
Charter Rates
| Seasonal/Individual Rates | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Currency | Terms | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
| Winter 2023/2024 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | 16,300 | 17,050 | 17,800 | 18,550 | 19,300 |
| Summer 2024 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | 16,300 | 17,050 | 17,800 | 18,550 | 19,300 |
Rates are All Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house.
Cruising Permit: Paid by Boat Licenses: Paid by BoatAdditional Rate Details:
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5For 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.Yacht is BVI based, BVI taxes and fees are included in the rate.
Grenadines charters available from July 15-August 15, 2024
TURQUOISE TURTLE SPECIAL MEAL PLAN:
Discount of $120 per person. Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 2 dinners ashore at client expense.
2/$16,060 3/$16,690 4/$17,320 5/$17,950 6/$18,580
After chartering in the BVI for 6 season, the crew have found that most of their guests opt to eat of the boat a few times as part of the BVI experience. Guests are always delighted to taste and support local food! Popular options are at Cocomaya, Lobster at Anegada and lunch at Soggy Dollar, but there are plenty of other restaurants the crew would be happy to recommend.HALF-BOARD:
Discount of $150 per person. Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Other meals ashore at client expense.
2/$16,000 3/$16,600 4/$17,200 5/$17,800 6/$18,400
LOCAL FARE:
Discount of $75 per person. Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2/$16,150 3/$16,825 4/$17,500 5/18,175 6/$18,850
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS 2023/2024:
7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS: 1-6 guests @ $20,750 – Inquire for dates
NEW YEARS: 1-6 guests @ $22,000 – Inquire for dates
HURRICANE SEASON: Please press client to purchase trip insurance. Please add hurricane clause as well to your contract. Yacht will allow client to rebook unused dates within 6 months of cancellation (excluding holidays). Yacht not responsible for clients shore side expenses if charter cancelled for named storm (this includes meals, hotels, transportation as well as air transport).
Summer Operating Area: Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Base Port: BVI Based
Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Location Details:
Yacht will be based in BVI
Yacht accepting charters in the Grenadines from July 15-August 15, 2024
Yacht Specific Conditions
Other amenities include:
- Bluetooth stereo system with speakers in Saloon, Cockpit and Mast
- Bluetooth Radio/Music player in each cabin
- Reef Safe Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner available
- Oxygen Tank, Blood Pressure Monitor and Offshore First Aid kit available.
- Hair Dryer
- Various Games
- On-board WiFi. Limited wifi access until further notice
- Purified Drinking Water
- Sun Awning
- Hammock
- Deck Shower
- BBQ
- Ice Maker
Luxury Crewed Charter Rates
The Horizon Yacht Charters St Vincent Crewed Charter rates are for 7 nights per vessel and are based on number of guests. Please see individual yacht pages for detailed specifications and charter rates. Horizon Yacht Charters luxury crewed yacht charters comes complete with your own personal Captain & Chef (and in the larger yachts, first mate and hostess). Your meals aboard are included in the rate and prepared to your groups’ individual preferences and dietary requirements. Beverages are also included but please note special requests for specific brands may be subject to additional charge. Watersports equipment (such as paddle boards, kayaks etc) are also included and some yachts offer all inclusive diving.
High season rates typically apply from December to April, low season 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 break-down of costs for your chosen yacht.
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 endeavor 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.
Conditions
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.
Bookings & Cancellations
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. Follow this link for more information.
Conditions apply to all charters. Crewed Charter Rates are subject to change without notice.