Bruce & Laura - doing what they do best on Crewed Catamaran Amaryllis!

Bruce & Laura Masterson, the owners and crew of charter yacht Amaryllis in the Virgin Islands are focusing their current efforts on the upcoming November Crewed Charter Yacht Show in St. Thomas Boat Show. They continue to make investments on Amaryllis, their 45' Privilege Catamaran, to keep her in tip-top condition for their charter guests.

Catamaran Amaryllis has two identical forward cabins each with double berth and en suite bath plus two aft cabins with double berths that share a bath, making Amaryllis ideal for two couples or a family of four. Having raised two kids on boats in the Virgin Islands, Bruce & Laura thoroughly enjoy having kids aboard. Additionally, they are continuing their 'one child free' promotion for the upcoming 2009/2010 charter season.

Bruce Masterson dreamed of sailing in the Caribbean while crab fishing in the frigid Bering Sea. He bought a schooner, got his USCG captain’s license, and began his career as a charter boat captain in 1979, chartering in New England and the Virgin Islands. Like any smart captain, he married his cook and in 1987 he and Laura moved ashore to start a family on St. John. They bought their first catamaran in 1990 and began taking guests out for day sails while raising two children. In 1996 they traded that boat for a cruising catamaran which they sailed in the Mediterranean, across the Atlantic to St. John, and finally to Florida. After a 7 year hiatus in the U.S. to get the kids through school, Bruce and Laura have returned to the V.I. to resume what they do best – introduce guests to the joys of sailing in the Caribbean. You’ll find Bruce a gracious host, ready to share his extensive knowledge of sailing and Virgin Islands lore. He knows the best anchorages, the best places to snorkel, and makes the best rum punch!

Laura developed a passion for fine food and sailing while catering private parties aboard a classic sailing yacht in New York Harbor. She met Bruce, they sailed away to the Caribbean as captain and cook on a charter yacht, and the rest, as they say, is history. A versatile cook, she enjoys creating dishes from fresh ingredients using a wide variety of spices. She is happy to accommodate any special requests or dietary restrictions.

For further information on catamaran Amaryllis and its owners/crew, visit our catamaran page and scroll down to the 45' Amaryllis.