Groovy Yacht Charter Catamaran
About
GROOVY is a Robertson and Caine Leopard 44 ft. catamaran based in the Grenadines. The crew and yacht have been sailing the southern Windward Islands for the past seven more more years on all inclusive and half board crewed charters. Groovy is an excellent sailing catamaran with forward seating area when sailing, tender for watersports and knowledgeable crew. Inside, Groovy is equipped with air conditioning and fans throughout and a spacious open plan dining and cockpit area. Accommodation comprises of two queen cabins ensuite as well as a twin cabin ensuite, which is ideal for two or three children (or two adults) sharing. The third cabin bed can be made into a double. The crew use the fourth ensuite berth. On deck, the forward cushions, large cockpit and forward seating area offer ample space for lounging whether in the sun or the shade. In addition, the onboard commercial ice maker, multiple drinks coolers, good refrigeration (especially for ice cream!) and a large BBQ are amenities that make Groovy the an ideal boat for an unforgettable vacation!
Guests
7Cabins
4Crew
2Size / Year Built / Builder
43.0 Ft / 2011 / Robertson and Caine
Accommodations
Amenities
Onboard Entertainment
Drone and Drone Pilot for filming guests during water sport activities.
Water Entertainment
- If additional kayaks or paddleboards are required, they can be put on board
- Hammock
Scuba Diving
Technical Details
Charter Types
Green Initiatives
Rates
| Summer 2022 |
| Winter 2022 to 2023 |
| Summer 2023 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 |
| 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
| $12,950 | $13,700 | $14,450 | $15,200 | $15,650 |
| $13,950 | $14,700 | $15,450 | $16,200 | $16,950 |
| $12,950 | $13,700 | $14,450 | $15,200 | $15,650 |
| $13,950 | $14,700 | $15,450 | $16,200 | $16,950 |
Please Note:
Our team endeavors to provide up to date and accurate information
regarding each yacht in our listing, however, the availability displayed
in the calendars and rates, are indicative only and subject to
confirmation at the time of your inquiry. With this in mind, please note
that premium rates may apply to certain destinations and dates, such as
Christmas and New Years in the Caribbean or July and August in the
Mediterranean. Kindly contact us for a proposal that details the yacht’s
final rate and availability.
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Captain
Crew
Brief
Captain Steve
Steve’s sailing experience goes back to when he was a wee lad (childhood) as a cadet in Royal Australian Naval Reserve Cadets, competing and even winning junior class sailing regattas. His professional career led him to the waterfront where he could combine his work with his passion. Being a surfer, wakeboarder, scuba diver and general water man leads to becoming involved in the water-sports business in tourism and studying for maritime commercial licenses.
Moving on to a more serious professional life of responsibilities he takes on a position as Brisbane city ferry boat captain. After a few years of this routine lifestyle his adventurous spirit leads him to new opportunities, leaving Australia he ends up in Greece, sailing the Greek islands as a charter yacht skipper. It is in Greece that he discovers kiteboarding and very quickly he becomes one of the first kitesurfers on Kos island.
After Greece, Steve and Monika took the challenge of a Transatlantic on board Groovy. Having sailed through the Grenadines for many seasons prior, they have the opportunity to share their local knowledge of the area to take you to the best secluded beaches, snorkeling and diving locations, and private anchorages.
While Steve has the qualifications and experience to keep his boat to the highest of standards, his style of skippering is informal and he has the flexibility to change itineraries as and when is required. He prefers being on the sea to on land, enjoys meeting new people and of course exploring new locations along the way.
Chef / Hostess: Monika
Monika's dream and a passion for travelling to exotic locations lead to her choice of studies, tourist industries, enabling her to enter into a professional career in tourism to see the world. After graduation, she left Poland to work and live in various countires. Her path begins in Tunisia leading to France and Cape Verde. It's on Sal Island in 2008 that she discovers kiting and later, sailing. She has travelled a lot of the world including Africa and Asia working as a tour leader for 10 years.
She was also previously a nanny and incredibly good at entertaining children. For 6 years before she and Steve started chartering and sailing together, she worked aboard large luxury yachts as a chef and gained experience as a deckhand and hostess.
Monika is a fantastic host and her food and meals are always fresh and well presented with no worries about catering for special diets, gluten-free or any other food restrictions.
Working together as The Dream Team, Steve and Monika draw on their experience of year's of freelance work on different boats to set-up and maintain Groovy so that guests can all have an easy and pleasant trip. Combined with Monika's delectable food and Steve's amazing sense of humour, sailing expertise, any guest is bound to have an amazing vacation.
Menu
Breakfast:
Various types of pancakes: banana, apple or plain with maple syrup, fruit and yogurt
Homemade breads - variety of seeds
Mediterranean omelette
Nutritious mango-coconut-oat milkshake
Traditional full English breakfast
Oven baked fluffy omelette with green peas
French toast with avocado and sour cream
Homemade banana muffins with rum and raisins
Fruit platter, jams, peanut butter, honey, coffee and selection of teas
Lunch:
Pasta broccoli with blue cheese and feta garnish.
Roasted beef cold cuts with humus, tomato and home made bread.
Freshly caught Yellow tuna fish cakes with coleslaw & salads.
Mediterranean mouthwatering shakshuka made with spicey sausage, chick pea and bbq aubergines.
Quinoa salad with chicken marinated in ginger and sesame oil.
Penne pasta with Bbq aubergines and sun dried tomato sauce.
Zucchini balls served with sour cream dip and beet root carpaccio salad.
Dinner
BBQ' d Tuna steaks with sesame seeds served with wasabi & pickled ginger. Accompanied by stir fried vegetables and steamed basmati rice
Mango chutney wahoo served with spiced green rice & local market salad
BBQ Beef Tenderloin with oven roasted root vegetables, seasoned with thyme and creamy garlic. Served family style.
Oven baked fresh red snapper with tabule salad and fried smoked paprika plantain.
Pan Fried Marlin Filet in coconut sauce with curry and coriander, served with saffron rice and garden salad.
BBQ Lamb chops with baked couliflower and potatoes mashed with dill.
Mediterranean slow roasted baby back ribs with corn on the cob and mack and cheese.
Pan seared ahi tuna filet with sesame seeds, served with basmati rice and stir fri vegetables
Mushroom risotto with oven roasted chcken thighs
Deserts:
Browny with whipped cream
Coconut panna cota
Mango cheese cake
Apple Rum Cake
Coconut Chocolate Mousse
Locally made ice cream
Tropical fruit salad
Pineapple with dark local chocolate blend
Happy Hour: Trust Captain Steve's mixological talents and a great variety of rum caribbean cocktails. Relax at sunset with, for example, a bite of nachos with cheese dipped in guacamole, or, crackers, vegetable dips and home made humous.
Embarkation
Saint Vincent
on 2023-05-20
Disembarkation
Grenada, St. Georges
on 2023-05-27
Guests
7Cabins
4Crew
2Size / Year Built / Builder
43.0 Ft / 2011 / Robertson and Caine
Catamaran specifications
Beam
7.25 MetresDraft
1.2 MetresType
CatamaranSpeed
Cruising Speed 7-8 knots, Max Speed 10 knotsCabin beds
2 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 1 Twin(s)Layout
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Inclusions and exclusion are not standardized across the different yachts, with each offering slightly different terms. Please contact us for a proposal that details the yacht’s availability, individual pricing based on the number of guests in your party and particular dates, as well as the list of the inclusions and exclusions for that particular yacht.
This yacht offers an “All Inclusive” Rate:
Typically this includes all your breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. Standard Ship's Bar which includes your alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Fuel for the yacht and its tender, and the necessary water for the onboard facilities. Use of the Yacht’s onboard equipment and the Captain, Chef and Crew’s services.
Excluded are airport transfers costs, onshore excursions and tours, as well as any food or beverages purchased ashore. Although optional, crew gratuity is customary at 15% - 20% of the charter rate for the Caribbean and 10% - 15% for the Mediterranean.
Inclusions and exclusion are not standardized across the different yachts, with each offering slightly different terms. Please contact us for a proposal that details the yacht’s availability and individual pricing based on the number of guests in your party, as well as the list of the inclusions and exclusions for that particular yacht.
This Yacht offers a “Plus Expenses” Rate:
Included are the Yacht and its onboard equipment as well as the Captain, Chef and Crew’s services.
Excluded are food and beverages, fuel for the yacht and its tender, any dockage, airport transfers costs, onshore excursions and tours, as well as any cruising permits, licenses and other charter related expenses. Crew gratuity, although optional is customary at 15% - 20% of the charter rate for the Caribbean and 10% - 15% for the Mediterranean.
Advanced Provisioning Allowance:
For "Plus Expenses" charters, yachts request an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), which is generally estimated at 20% - 25% of the base charter fee for sailing yachts (catamarans and monohulls) and at 30%-35% for motor yachts. The APA essentially creates a bank account for the Captain to purchase provisions, fuel, dockage, food, beverages, bar, and other consumables on the charterer's behalf. The Captain will keep all receipts and manage a running balance of the account, so that expenditures can be checked at any time. Any amount not used will be refunded at the end of the charter. If during the charter the costs have exceeded the collected APA, then additional funds will be required for the outstanding bills. All purchases are transparent and nothing is marked up. The APA is used purely for the charterer's provisions and charter-related expenses.
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