Guests
8Cabins
4Crew
2- Cabins4
- King(s)1
- Queen(s)3
- Showers4
- Wash Basins4
- Electric Heads4
- Heads4
- Paper in HeadsYes
Size / Year Built / Builder
53.0 Ft / 2014 / Royal CapeSCUBA
Onboard
Winter Area
Virgin IslandsOther specifications
- Beam28.5 Feet
- Draft4 Feet
- TypeCatamaran
- Refit2019
Cabin beds
1 King(s), 3 Queen(s)
Layout
ExpandAmenities
Amenities
Helipad
Deck Jacuzzi
Air Conditioning
FullSun Awning
Hammock
Wind Scoops
Deck Shower
Bimini
Hair Dryers
Wheelchair Access
Stabilizers
Onboard Entertainment
Onboard Entertainment
Salon TV/DVD
Salon Stereo/Music
Board Games
Dine In
6Sat TV
iPod/MP3 Hookups
DVDs/Movies
CDs/Music
Ships LibrBooks
Ships LibrVideos
Gym Equipment
Scurfer
Crew members Certified as First Response Providers
New state of the art Phillips AED on board
Emergency Oxygen on board
USCG Emergency Frist Response Kit
Body Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner provide in each cabin
Premium Linens and towels
2000 watt Stereo sound system with 3 separate zones including the mast.
Full size BBQ Grill
Portable VHF radios for guest use when on shore to call for pickup
Dry Bags for going to shore
Plenty of on board Games and movies
Pirate Costumes are provided for Michael Beans Happy Arrrr… show.
Planning on pursuing a USCG Captain’s License? As part of the documentation process with the US Coast Guard you will need to show your time at “sea.” Captain Allen can help with that by filling out your Small Vessel Sea Service Form.
2023 upgrades:
New Engines, Sails, Eectronics and Refrigeration.
Water Entertainment
Water Entertainment
Water Skis - Adult
Water Skis - Kids
Jet Skis
Wave Runners
Kneeboard
Windsurfer
Snorkel Gear
Tube
Scurfer
Wakeboards
Kayaks - 1 Man
Kayaks - 2 Man
Floating Mats
2Beach Games
Fishing Gear
Under Water Camera
Under Water Video
Stand-up Paddle
2Sea Bobs
Sea Scooters
Deep Sea Fishing
Sailing Instructions
Dinghy
14 ft Ocean masterDinghy HP
60Dinghy Pax
8Sailing Dinghy
Swim Platform
SternBoarding Ladder (Loc/Type)
TransomFishing Gear Type
Trolling# of Rods
4
Others
4 Bean Bag chairs
2 Subwings
1 Wake board
10 Dive Mask in different sizes to fit your face profile w/Snorkel
10 Dive / Snorkel fins with socks provided for comfort
3 Full-face snorkel Mask
8 Premium float noodles
2 Floating mats for sunbathing on the front deck.
Beach towels provided
10 Person Floating island
2 Paddle boards
3 person Hard Kayak
Water Ski
1 Subwings
3 person Tube
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
Scuba
OnboardCost of Resort Course
$160Cost of Full Course
See BelowLicense Info
InstructorAir Compressor
OnboardTanks
8No. of Divers
8Dives per Week
Offered DaDive Lights
8
General Diving Info
2018 Upgraded both diving compressors to continuous duty along with adding 10 new 3300 psi 80 aluminum tanks. (Which gives us both HP100 steel tanks for the guys that use a lot of air and AL80 aluminum tanks for the younger and lighter divers)
Dive Gear updated yearly.Diving Costs Information
Free Daily Diving Included for Certified Divers.
All course are certified through PADI
Discover Scuba $160
This is a course for the curious non-certified diver. The course entails a short academic session, pool session and upon successful completion, a two-tank boat dive. This entire package includes all necessary equipment,
Complete Open Water Course $595
Average two full days with confined water session where we build your scuba diving skills in a controlled environment and 4 boat dives to demonstrate the skills you have learned. Includes PADI E-leaning which must be completed prior to arriving, dive Log, use of any scuba equipment necessary to complete course, and upon successful completion, processing fees. Buying onboard or bringing your own mask and snorkel is highly recommended.
Referral Open Water completion check out dives $325
The certification process will never seem long or difficult when you have the opportunity to finish it in the Caribbean! This package Includes 4 open water dives over two days.
Advance Open Water course $390
Are you looking to upgrade your dive credentials? The PADI advanced open water training features 3 core dives which include DEEP, NAVIGATION, and NIGHT. This package includes use of manual, any or all equipment to complete course. You will receive an on-board briefing with no classroom time required. Choose ELearning and all you are paying for are the dives.
(PADI ELearning fees not included)
Rescue Diver $500
Now you can become a rescue diver in just two days. Before enrolling in this course you must be an advanced open water diver and have current CPR and FIRST AID Certification. Manual and all necessary equipment to complete course, including processing fees, for only $500.
Specialty courses available upon request.
Technical Details
Technical Details
Inverter
Voltages
110Water Maker
Water Capacity
310 gallonsIce Maker
Generator
12.5kwElevators
Communications
Internet availability, portable VHF radios for guest use when on shore to call for pickup, and SSB Radio.
Charter Types
Charter Types
Special Diets
Kosher Diets
BBQ
Gay charters
Nudist Charters
Crew Smokes
Pets Onboard
Guest Pets Allowed
Children Allowed
Minimum Age
Water Safe & DisciplinedGuest Smokes
Transom Only
Green Initiatives
Green Initiatives
Make drinking water tested for purity
Re-usable water bottles
Other Green Initiatives
Reusable water bottles for guests. Use organic cleaners when possible Solar panels and Battery banks.
Amenities
Amenities
Helipad
Deck Jacuzzi
Air Conditioning
FullSun Awning
Hammock
Wind Scoops
Deck Shower
Bimini
Hair Dryers
Wheelchair Access
Stabilizers
Onboard Entertainment
Onboard Entertainment
Salon TV/DVD
Salon Stereo/Music
Board Games
Dine In
6Sat TV
iPod/MP3 Hookups
DVDs/Movies
CDs/Music
Ships LibrBooks
Ships LibrVideos
Gym Equipment
Scurfer
Crew members Certified as First Response Providers
New state of the art Phillips AED on board
Emergency Oxygen on board
USCG Emergency Frist Response Kit
Body Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner provide in each cabin
Premium Linens and towels
2000 watt Stereo sound system with 3 separate zones including the mast.
Full size BBQ Grill
Portable VHF radios for guest use when on shore to call for pickup
Dry Bags for going to shore
Plenty of on board Games and movies
Pirate Costumes are provided for Michael Beans Happy Arrrr… show.
Planning on pursuing a USCG Captain’s License? As part of the documentation process with the US Coast Guard you will need to show your time at “sea.” Captain Allen can help with that by filling out your Small Vessel Sea Service Form.
2023 upgrades:
New Engines, Sails, Eectronics and Refrigeration.
Water Entertainment
Water Entertainment
Water Skis - Adult
Water Skis - Kids
Jet Skis
Wave Runners
Kneeboard
Windsurfer
Snorkel Gear
Tube
Scurfer
Wakeboards
Kayaks - 1 Man
Kayaks - 2 Man
Floating Mats
2Beach Games
Fishing Gear
Under Water Camera
Under Water Video
Stand-up Paddle
2Sea Bobs
Sea Scooters
Deep Sea Fishing
Sailing Instructions
Dinghy
14 ft Ocean masterDinghy HP
60Dinghy Pax
8Sailing Dinghy
Swim Platform
SternBoarding Ladder (Loc/Type)
TransomFishing Gear Type
Trolling# of Rods
4
Others
4 Bean Bag chairs
2 Subwings
1 Wake board
10 Dive Mask in different sizes to fit your face profile w/Snorkel
10 Dive / Snorkel fins with socks provided for comfort
3 Full-face snorkel Mask
8 Premium float noodles
2 Floating mats for sunbathing on the front deck.
Beach towels provided
10 Person Floating island
2 Paddle boards
3 person Hard Kayak
Water Ski
1 Subwings
3 person Tube
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
Scuba
OnboardCost of Resort Course
$160Cost of Full Course
See BelowLicense Info
InstructorAir Compressor
OnboardTanks
8No. of Divers
8Dives per Week
Offered DaDive Lights
8
General Diving Info
2018 Upgraded both diving compressors to continuous duty along with adding 10 new 3300 psi 80 aluminum tanks. (Which gives us both HP100 steel tanks for the guys that use a lot of air and AL80 aluminum tanks for the younger and lighter divers)
Dive Gear updated yearly.Diving Costs Information
Free Daily Diving Included for Certified Divers.
All course are certified through PADI
Discover Scuba $160
This is a course for the curious non-certified diver. The course entails a short academic session, pool session and upon successful completion, a two-tank boat dive. This entire package includes all necessary equipment,
Complete Open Water Course $595
Average two full days with confined water session where we build your scuba diving skills in a controlled environment and 4 boat dives to demonstrate the skills you have learned. Includes PADI E-leaning which must be completed prior to arriving, dive Log, use of any scuba equipment necessary to complete course, and upon successful completion, processing fees. Buying onboard or bringing your own mask and snorkel is highly recommended.
Referral Open Water completion check out dives $325
The certification process will never seem long or difficult when you have the opportunity to finish it in the Caribbean! This package Includes 4 open water dives over two days.
Advance Open Water course $390
Are you looking to upgrade your dive credentials? The PADI advanced open water training features 3 core dives which include DEEP, NAVIGATION, and NIGHT. This package includes use of manual, any or all equipment to complete course. You will receive an on-board briefing with no classroom time required. Choose ELearning and all you are paying for are the dives.
(PADI ELearning fees not included)
Rescue Diver $500
Now you can become a rescue diver in just two days. Before enrolling in this course you must be an advanced open water diver and have current CPR and FIRST AID Certification. Manual and all necessary equipment to complete course, including processing fees, for only $500.
Specialty courses available upon request.
Technical Details
Technical Details
Inverter
Voltages
110Water Maker
Water Capacity
310 gallonsIce Maker
Generator
12.5kwElevators
Communications
Internet availability, portable VHF radios for guest use when on shore to call for pickup, and SSB Radio.
Charter Types
Charter Types
Special Diets
Kosher Diets
BBQ
Gay charters
Nudist Charters
Crew Smokes
Pets Onboard
Guest Pets Allowed
Children Allowed
Minimum Age
Water Safe & DisciplinedGuest Smokes
Transom Only
Green Initiatives
Green Initiatives
Make drinking water tested for purity
Re-usable water bottles
Other Green Initiatives
Reusable water bottles for guests. Use organic cleaners when possible Solar panels and Battery banks.
Captain
Captain
Name
Wayne KeeseNationality
USALicense
USCG 100T / PADI Instructor
Crew
Crew
Name
Julia CarpenterTitle
Chef / First mateNationality
USALicences
USCG / STCW
Languages Spoken by Crew
English
Brief
Brief
The above photo is of Captain Allen and Chef Lu which has been on board together hosting our guest for the last two seasons. They will be departing the team mid-May in pursuit of other opportunities, stateside. Our organization is very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them and wish them the best in their future endeavors. Fair-winds my friends.
Now on with the current story.
In 2013, Manna was built by Royal Cape Catamaran in Durban, South Africa. She is a true 53' ocean going vessel customized for the Scuba Diver with water level dive entry and full size ladder with stairwell steps. Once the yacht was launched and sea trails were completed, Captain Wayne sailed her across the Atlantic to the Caribbean islands for your enjoyment.
Manna’s primary team consists of Captain Wayne and Chef Jules which makes up quite the impressive résumé between the two of them. Captain Wayne with over 40 years of boat handling experience. Starting at the age of 10 where he recalls his dad purchasing a small 12-foot fishing boat from Sears to use in the coves of the local freshwater lakes. From there he advanced to competing in bass fishing tournaments progressing to larger and faster boats. He became a pilot at the age of 16, enlisted in the military at age 17 with his dad’s consent and decided to go airborne where he learned Skydiving. Later he founded Eagle Flight Skydiving where he spent years teaching in the civilian world earning every license available. He said that alone didn’t really pay the bills, so he continued pursuing his education and eventually started up a successful technology-based company. Which afforded him the opportunity to have Manna built and move to the Caribbean full-time. With the encouragement from his wife, they together founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called “Manna for Missionaries” to utilize the Yacht in the off season, as a way of giving back. With so much more that could be added, it would be extremely rare to find someone more knowledgeable and with a more diverse history to take you on this Journey through the islands.
Chef Jules earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from New Mexico State University. She has enjoyed the highly rewarding experience of helping others find the homes of their dreams for two decades as a real estate broker. In her spare time, she too discovered two true passions she never realized: cooking and sailing. Which as crazy as it might sound lead her to
obtaining her Captain’s license along with the needed STCW certification to cross international waters. This was just the start as it has given her the freedom to navigate countless Caribbean islands over the last eleven years preparing amazing meals and entertaining Guest along the way. Did I mention Jules owns a private yacht and is how she was able to accomplish all this? She now employees a full-time crew aboard and believes that the crystal blue waters, gentle breezes, colorful sunrises, and sunsets along with the freedom of sailing, brings a special peace and tranquility to life. That blissful feeling becomes evident in all the dishes she prepares, making your meals utterly delightful. Jules looks forward to sharing her spectacular menu with a variety of delectable dishes, assuring an extraordinary culinary experience.
If you’re looking for a Charter Group you can trust in delivering the knowledge, skill, safety and expertise, along with the excitement to make your vacation special, look no further. The Team at S/V Manna is your ticket. Go ahead and take a moment to read some of the reviews and you will find they can customize any vacation for anybody, including your own group. Simply tell them what you want and sit back and watch the Magic happen.
Scuba Dive? Of course. Captain Wayne has a strong passion for diving and sharing that knowledge with others. When divers come onboard they are in for a real treat. S/V Manna offers "Free" onboard daily dives for all certified divers. Who does that? Forget about the need to schedule and pay the additional cost for rendezvous diving or limited dives onboard. It's all part of the package and Wayne will dive with you as much as you would like at no extra charge. Now that’s walking the talk.
Not a diver? No worries we have plenty for you to do above the water including skiing, wake boarding, towable's, hiking and dancing among a few. Who knows maybe you would like to give diving a try through a discover scuba course or even complete a scuba certification while onboard. There is a charge for the PADI Certification but no charge for your dives. If that is of interest, visit with Wayne before your Charter starts and he will be more than happy to put a plan together just for you. Some studies will need to be done online prior to arriving.
So, wait no longer! Come aboard and experience life in the Caribbean!
Now on with the current story.
In 2013, Manna was built by Royal Cape Catamaran in Durban, South Africa. She is a true 53' ocean going vessel customized for the Scuba Diver with water level dive entry and full size ladder with stairwell steps. Once the yacht was launched and sea trails were completed, Captain Wayne sailed her across the Atlantic to the Caribbean islands for your enjoyment.
Manna’s primary team consists of Captain Wayne and Chef Jules which makes up quite the impressive résumé between the two of them. Captain Wayne with over 40 years of boat handling experience. Starting at the age of 10 where he recalls his dad purchasing a small 12-foot fishing boat from Sears to use in the coves of the local freshwater lakes. From there he advanced to competing in bass fishing tournaments progressing to larger and faster boats. He became a pilot at the age of 16, enlisted in the military at age 17 with his dad’s consent and decided to go airborne where he learned Skydiving. Later he founded Eagle Flight Skydiving where he spent years teaching in the civilian world earning every license available. He said that alone didn’t really pay the bills, so he continued pursuing his education and eventually started up a successful technology-based company. Which afforded him the opportunity to have Manna built and move to the Caribbean full-time. With the encouragement from his wife, they together founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called “Manna for Missionaries” to utilize the Yacht in the off season, as a way of giving back. With so much more that could be added, it would be extremely rare to find someone more knowledgeable and with a more diverse history to take you on this Journey through the islands.
Chef Jules earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from New Mexico State University. She has enjoyed the highly rewarding experience of helping others find the homes of their dreams for two decades as a real estate broker. In her spare time, she too discovered two true passions she never realized: cooking and sailing. Which as crazy as it might sound lead her to
obtaining her Captain’s license along with the needed STCW certification to cross international waters. This was just the start as it has given her the freedom to navigate countless Caribbean islands over the last eleven years preparing amazing meals and entertaining Guest along the way. Did I mention Jules owns a private yacht and is how she was able to accomplish all this? She now employees a full-time crew aboard and believes that the crystal blue waters, gentle breezes, colorful sunrises, and sunsets along with the freedom of sailing, brings a special peace and tranquility to life. That blissful feeling becomes evident in all the dishes she prepares, making your meals utterly delightful. Jules looks forward to sharing her spectacular menu with a variety of delectable dishes, assuring an extraordinary culinary experience.
If you’re looking for a Charter Group you can trust in delivering the knowledge, skill, safety and expertise, along with the excitement to make your vacation special, look no further. The Team at S/V Manna is your ticket. Go ahead and take a moment to read some of the reviews and you will find they can customize any vacation for anybody, including your own group. Simply tell them what you want and sit back and watch the Magic happen.
Scuba Dive? Of course. Captain Wayne has a strong passion for diving and sharing that knowledge with others. When divers come onboard they are in for a real treat. S/V Manna offers "Free" onboard daily dives for all certified divers. Who does that? Forget about the need to schedule and pay the additional cost for rendezvous diving or limited dives onboard. It's all part of the package and Wayne will dive with you as much as you would like at no extra charge. Now that’s walking the talk.
Not a diver? No worries we have plenty for you to do above the water including skiing, wake boarding, towable's, hiking and dancing among a few. Who knows maybe you would like to give diving a try through a discover scuba course or even complete a scuba certification while onboard. There is a charge for the PADI Certification but no charge for your dives. If that is of interest, visit with Wayne before your Charter starts and he will be more than happy to put a plan together just for you. Some studies will need to be done online prior to arriving.
So, wait no longer! Come aboard and experience life in the Caribbean!
Guests
8Cabins
4Crew
2- Cabins4
- King(s)1
- Queen(s)3
- Showers4
- Wash Basins4
- Electric Heads4
- Heads4
- Paper in HeadsYes
Size / Year Built / Builder
53.0 Ft / 2014 / Royal CapeSCUBA
Onboard
Winter Area
Virgin IslandsOther specifications
- Beam28.5 Feet
- Draft4 Feet
- TypeCatamaran
- Refit2019
Cabin beds
1 King(s), 3 Queen(s)
Layout
ExpandCurrency:USD
- EUR