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.

Catamaran Madiba returns to the Virgin Islands!

Virgin Island Charter Yacht Madiba, the Leopard 45 cat, will be returning to the Caribbean, specifically the Virgin Islands. Captain and Chef, Peter and Colleen Leube, have purchased the share that was previously owned by former crew members Dave and Glywnnis.

Peter and Colleen have numerous years of charter experience and have enjoyed great success aboard Catamaran Fantasy Island and now Catamaran Zingara.

Peter and Colleen are still aboard catamaran Zingara, and they will continue sharing the helm with Rodrigo and Kerry-Ann on a 4-month-on – 4-month-off basis. Therefore, Madiba will only be available for charter when Peter and Colleen are aboard (and not aboard Zingara).

Catamaran Madiba is available for Christmas and New Years, 2009- 2010! Peter is a Dive Instructor and diving will be available for guests aboard Madiba.

Contact us directly for further information regarding charter yacht Madiba.

Limin' on Charter Yacht Liberte in Trinidad!

Virgin Island based Charter Yacht Liberte', along with her crew, are currently docked in Crews Inn Marina in Trinidad and Tobago, safely tucked away from the hurricane season.

While there, the crew is busy as usual, undergoing their annual off-season re-fits and upgrades to Liberte'. These include newly painted decks, re-upholstered deck and cockpit cushions, revarnished interior floors, renewed interior cushion covers plus new bedding and curtains.

This charter yacht crew also has plans to add some new underwater lights to Liberte. The new addition will give their charter guests the ability to view fish life at night plus create a wonderful nighttime ambiance aboard Liberte.

For further information on this charter yacht, please visit our monohulls page or contact us directly.