Catamaran Laysan

Catamaran Laysan is a 2017, 72' Custom Built Serenity Shipyard catamaran offering crewed yacht charters from the BVI to the Grenadines. She features a crew of 2 plus accommodations for up to 8 guests in 4 Queen cabins. Laysan is a Carefree Yacht Charters high-end, exclusive selections for families, couples, or special occasions.

Rates from $30,000 to $36,000. View availability and rate details.

Contact Us

To learn more about this crew or for further details about LAYSAN, call us in our South Florida office at (954) 980-9281, toll free at (888) 670-6884 or fill out our Quick Request Form.

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Rates

Season	Passengers
Season	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Summer 2019	$30,000.00	$31,000.00	$32,000.00	$33,000.00	$34,000.00	$35,000.00	$36,000.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Winter 2019 to 2020	$30,000.00	$31,000.00	$32,000.00	$33,000.00	$34,000.00	$35,000.00	$36,000.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Summer 2020	$30,000.00	$31,000.00	$32,000.00	$33,000.00	$34,000.00	$35,000.00	$36,000.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Winter 2020 to 2021	$30,000.00	$31,000.00	$32,000.00	$33,000.00	$34,000.00	$35,000.00	$36,000.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Price Details

All inclusive rate covers 6 lunches and dinners - 1 lunch & dinner to be taken ashore at the guest's expense. Christmas/New Year: $46,000 Xmas week $48,000 New Years week Please inquire for delivery fees to other islands

Availability

To find the best dates for your charter, call us in our South Florida office at (954) 980-9281, toll free at (888) 670-6884 or fill out our Quick Request Form.

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Highlighted dates are booked, on hold, or unavailable. We may be able to challenge the dates on hold. Please contact us for details. All other dates not highlighted are available. You can use the arrow icons to navigate through the months.

Dates Color Key

If no color is noted on calendar or in the detailed list below, the dates are available for your charter. Dates can change quickly, so please contact us as soon as possible to begin booking your charter. Highlighted colors mean:

Booked (Booked by another client group already)
Hold (Held by another client group, not yet booked, and can be challenged)
Unavailable (Blocked out by the Owner and unavailable to challenge)

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Locations

Location Details: You may have seen this beautiful new Serenity 72 Catamaran at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show in December 2017. Also at the May Spring Yacht Show in BVI May 2019. Available anywhere in the Caribbean Summer 2019 and Winter 2019-2020.
Summer Base Port: Caribbean
Summer Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Winter Base Port: Caribbean
Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Preferred Pickups: Virgins
Other Pickups: SXM
Turnaround: 48 hours or TBD

Crew

CAPTAIN NEIL ROCK

Neil was raised in Lancashire, Northern England, on the azure waters of the River Mersey. By six years of age, he was already out boating on the Irish Sea. As a youth he sailed classic yachts on the River Mersey, venturing all the way to Scotland, Wales, and to the Isle of Man for the motorcycle racing, his second great passion. In addition to sailing, he was also a fishing and scuba enthusiast. He credits his maritime skills to mentoring by the fishermen of the Irish Sea.

Neil has always been an active sports enthusiast, participating in both team and individual sports. His passion and hobby as a youngster was going to Anfield to watch the mighty Reds. He was also a long-distance runner participating in 13 marathons. He has won awards and trophies too numerous to mention. To this day, he enjoys demanding, high-energy activities. When he has spare time for indulging in hobbies, they include; soccer, squash, rugby, golf, tennis, fishing, hiking and ice climbing.

The yachting destination he enjoys the most is rugged and challenging: Port St. Mary, Isle of Man. With 10-meter tides and matching currents, short weather windows, and unpredictable seas, it’s an accomplished coast to sail and perfectly suited to this high achiever. Neil has had a full career at sea, from commercial fishing vessels and luxury charter yachts to lobster fishing in the North Atlantic, and he has intimate knowledge of the Caribbean from his years chartering and sailing there. Guests aboard LAYSAN could not be in more skilled hands.

CHEF KAREN ROCK

Karen was born in Toronto, Canada and had her first marine experiences on the Great Lakes of Ontario. She launched her culinary career just out of high school, working in an authentic English tea house, baking scones and cooking traditional English lunches. She went on to complete college medical school and worked as a urology lab technician conducting clinical trials. She also worked in patient care and volunteered with the cancer society and with animal welfare.

However, this natural-born caregiver was also passionate about good food and making people very happy serving them delicious meals. So, she made the decision to attend culinary school to refine her techniques and expand her repertoire. It was the right choice. Karen has thoroughly enjoyed her ten-year career as a yacht chef. Her favorite dishes to prepare for guests are those local to the cruising region. Guests aboard LAYSAN will have the pleasure of sampling recipes using a variety of Caribbean spices, fresh fish and produce, for a truly authentic culinary experience.

Neil and Karen have been married for over 30 years, spending many of those at sea. When not sailing, they call Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, home. They are seasoned veterans of the yachting industry, with over 150 weeks of charter and many sea miles sailing in the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the US Eastern Seaboard all the way to Canada.

LAYSAN is a 2017, performance sailing catamaran with luxurious accommodations and lots of toys and gear. You decide the pace and activities of your holiday; the crew makes it all happen beautifully. Welcome aboard LAYSAN, your vacation of a lifetime.

CAPTAIN NEIL ROCK

Neil was raised in Lancashire, Northern England, on the azure waters of the River Mersey. By six years of age, he was already out boating on the Irish Sea. As a youth he sailed classic yachts on the River Mersey, venturing all the way to Scotland, Wales, and to the Isle of Man for the motorcycle racing, his second great passion. In addition to sailing, he was also a fishing and scuba enthusiast. He credits his maritime skills to mentoring by the fishermen of the Irish Sea.

Neil has always
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Cabins & Amenities

Accomodation Details

2 Kings and 2 Queens. The two aft cabins have the King beds. Rain Shower heads with glass door in port aft /fwd and starboard fwd bathrooms. All cabins have dimmable and reading lights as well as blackout shades, USB ports and independent A/C controls.
Salon Headroom - 7ft
Cabin Headroom - 6ft 5in

Guest Cabins

Max Guests: 8
Total Cabins: 4
King Cabins: 2
Queen Cabins: 2
Double Cabins: 0
Single Cabins: 0
Twin Cabins: 0
Pullman Cabins: 0
Showers: 4
Heads: 0
Electric Heads: 4

Amenities

AC: Full

Voltages: 220

Hairdryer: Yes

Water Capacity: 300 ltrs / hr

Water Maker: Yes

Ice Maker: Yes

Deck Shower: Yes

Jacuzzi: No

Other Amenities:
2 Deck showers
Guest pets allowed with a security deposit
50- UHD Samsung flat screen TV
Blueray Player
AppleTV
Samsung TV
Sonos Surround Sound (salon and cockpit) Laysan LAN
2 8-person life rafts
Under

Specifications

Size: 72 feet
Builder: Serenity Shipyard
Year Built: 2017
Beam: 34'
Draft: 7'

Entertainment

Kids okay: Yes

Minimum Age of Kids: Yes - 5 years old

Internet Access: Onboard WIFI

iPod/Device Hookups: Yes

Salon Stereo: Yes

Salon TV/DVD: Yes

Sat TV: No

Board Games: Yes

Special Diets: Yes

Kosher: Inq

# Dine In: Sea

BBQ: Yes

Crew Smokes: No

Guest Smoke: At stern only

On-board Water Sports and Diving

Diving

License: -
Tanks: 0
BCs: 0
Regulators: 0
Scuba:Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Air Compressor: Not Onboard
Wet Suits: 0
Dive Lights: 0
Night Dives: 0

On-board Water Sports

Dinghy: 17ft Brig RIB
Dinghy Horsepower: 70 HP Suzuki 4 stroke
Dinghy Pax: 8
Water Skis: Yes (Adult) Yes (Kids)
Wake Board: Yes
Tube: Yes
Knee Board: Yes
Snorkel Gear: 10
Underwater Camera: No
Kayak: No (1 Man) No (2 Man)
Stand Up Paddle Boards: 2
Floating Mats: Yes
Beach Games: Yes
Jetskis: No
Other Toys: 2 x Stand Up Paddleboards
New trampolines March 2019

Sample Menu

Karen’s 8-day sample charter menu.

Day 1 Champagne Greeting

Grilled Shrimp & Chicken Skewers

Jumbo Shrimp & Chicken in a Spicy Asian Marinade with a Thai Dipping Sauce served with Homemade Coriander Flatbread.

Canapés

Cantaloupe & Prosciutto Cantaloupe slices wrapped with tasty prosciutto. Grilled pita chips and hummus Spiced and crispy pita chips with traditional chickpea hummus.

Appetizer Entree

Herb Crusted Lamb Marinated Rack of Lamb encrusted with Stilton Cheese and Seasoned Bread Crumbs, roasted sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Key lime pie Graeme cracker crust, sweet lime filling with a Meringue topping.

Day 2

Breakfast

Morning Baked Bread Eggs in a Basket Grated potato baskets with a baked egg topped with crispy maple pancetta. Fresh fruit & yogurt

Lunch

Tomato Basil Bacon Tarts with Salad Grape Tomatoes marinated in balsamic vinegar & olive oil, fresh basil leaves & old fashion bacon baked on a puff pastry tart with goat cheese.

Camembert Baked camembert with jalapeño jelly and a selection of fine cheeses.

Appetizer

Grapefruit & lobster cocktail Segmented Ruby red grapefruit Entree Loin of Pork Tender Loin of Pork with sage rub wrapped in smoky bacon topped with Savoury Warm Apple and Sage, gratin potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Figs & Honey Warmed Figs drizzled with Honey Yogurt and Sprinkled with Crushed Pistachios.

Day 3

Breakfast

Morning Baked Bread

Parmesan Scones with Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon & Parma Ham Warm fresh baked cheesy scones topped with whipped cream cheese and your choice of smoked salmon or Italian ham.

Homemade granola with yogurt & fruit My homemade granola has too many ingredients to list, lots of seeds, lots of dried fruit, and honey Bring it all together!

Lunch

Seafood packet with Quinois Salad Snapper fillets on top of delicate vegetables all wrapped up in a parcel and steamed In white wine. Canapés Antipasta Salty black and green olives, marinated hot and sweet peppers, creamy Italian cheeses & crunch breadsticks.

Appetizer Frittatas

Mini Frittatas with Rocket & Watercress.

Entree

Trinidadian Chicken with Caribbean Rice Caramelized Chicken slowly cooked in aromatic Caribbean spices and served with traditional island rice.

Dessert

Grilled Pineapple & Papaya Rum flambé of Sweet pineapple & papaya served with mascarpone cream & coconut bake.

Day 4

Breakfast

Morning Baked Bread
Huevos Rancheros Sautéed Onions and peppers in a spicy chipotles sauce topped With a Baked Egg and served in a warm tortilla.

Lunch

Bequia chicken curry with couscous An Island curry warmed with cinnamon & cloves with the sweetness of pumpkin, couscous Seasoned with allspice & vegetables.

Canapés

Pizza pinwheels Puff pasty twists flavored with pesto & tomato sauce.

Appetizer

Jimaca, mango & fennel salad Crunchy, sweet with a little heat with a simple but tasty lime and olive oil dressing.

Entree

Lobster tails with saffron risotto Sweet Lobster Tails Grilled in their shells with Dill Butter & Sea Salt, Creamy scented Saffron Risotto.

Dessert

Almond cake with cream Freshly baked on board complimented with fresh market fruit.

Day 5

Breakfast

Butter Milk Pan Cakes with jam, honey & maple syrup Fluffy pancakes dressed any way you like with peameal bacon.

Lunch

BLT Plus Homemade Grilled Bread with a Spicy Mayo, Crispy Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato, Served with oven baked Cajun potato wedges.

Canapés

Mini Quesadillas Little veggie tortilla wedges grilled & served with salsa and sour cream.

Appetizer

Tomato & Mozzarella Salad Heirloom tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella and basil leaves, simply dressed To let their natural flavor come through.

Entree

Duck Breast Pan Seared Duck Breast in a Cherry Brandy Sauce served with Horseradish Potato Mash and vegetables.

Dessert

Rum mousse with fresh fruit Creamy cool mousse with a hint of rum on top of sweet seasonal berries. Sprinkled with dark chocolate shavings.

Day 6

Breakfast

Morning Baked Bread
Traditional English Scrambled eggs with onions and green peppers, streaky bacon, fried tomatoes topped with cheese.

Lunch

Cornbread soufflé with salad A savory egg custard with sweet corn and onions. Served with a spinach salad with poppy seed dressing.

Canapés

Crustini

Sun-dried tomato & Asiago cheese melted on top of crusty garlic bread. Appetizer
Endive Chicken Boats

Entree

Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa & Plantain Gratin. A delicious island fish topped with a spicy but sweet salsa along with a local taste plantain gratin.

Dessert

Cinnamon ginger cake & apple compote. Baked on board a warm cake flavored with the spices of the islands.

Day 7

Breakfast

Morning Baked Bread

Fruit crepes Thin and light crepes, French style, filled with fruit and served with cream, jam, and honey.

Lunch

Chicken Sandwich Roll. Roasted Chicken, bacon, sundried tomatoes in a Honey Mustard glaze rolled up in Freshly baked bread.

Canapés

Appetizer

Indian Fish Pakoras. Mild White Fish Coated with a Flavourful Chickpea Batter, on a bed of arugula served with a drizzle of homemade Peach Chutney.

Entree

Beef Bourguignon.

Traditional Beef Round Slowly Braised in Cognac & Red Wine served on a bed of Buttery noodles.

Dessert

Poached pears with ice cream. Pears poached in a cinnamon and vanilla syrup, homemade ice cream topped with a Grand Marnier chocolate sauce.

Day 8

Breakfast

Morning baked bread.
French toast.

Lunch

Seared red tuna with seaweed salad.

Contact Us

At Carefree Yacht Charters®, we specialize in arranging extraordinary crewed yacht charters in the BVI as well as other Caribbean destinations. For full details, call us in our South Florida office at (954) 980-9281, toll free at (888) 670-6884 or fill out our Quick Request Form.