Catamaran Paradigm Shift

Catamaran Paradigm Shift is a 2011, 50' St. Francis catamaran offering crewed yacht charters in the BVI and USVI. She features a crew of 2 and accommodations for up to 6 guests in 2 Queen cabins and 1 Double cabin. Catamaran Paradigm Shift is a Carefree Yacht Charters affordable pick for families, couples or special occasions.

Rates from $17,000 to $18,500. View availability and rate details.

Contact Us

To learn more about this crew or for further details about PARADIGM SHIFT, call us in our South Florida office at (954) 980-9281 or fill out our Quick Request Form.

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Rates

Season Passengers
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Winter 2023 to 2024 $17,000.00 $17,375.00 $18,000.00 $18,375.00 $18,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Summer 2024 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Summer 2024 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Price Details

FULLY VACCINATED GUESTS ONLY PLEASE GENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for one week / 7 nights. For short charters please use the 'divide-by-6 rule' for figuring short charter premiums: Charters of 6 nights, use 6/7ths (six sevenths) of the weekly rate. For charters of 5 nights or fewer, the fee is calculated by dividing the weekly rate by 6, then multiplying that figure by the desired number of nights of charter. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MAY & JUNE 2024 Based from the Bahamas Up to 6 guest: US$20,000 plus expenses and local VAT SUMMER 2024: PARADIGM SHIFT is based out of Newport, RI -- repositioning fees apply for other ports at $500-$750 per day depending on distance from Newport. Contract to be used for for New England charters is the AYCA Uninspected Passenger Vessel Agreement with maximum of 6 guests. 20% APA for New England and the Bahamas (and plus the Bahamian VAT) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WINTER 2023-2024: from 17th December 2023 through April 2024 Winter rates are FULL BOARD with one dinner & one lunch ashore ***PARADIGM SHIFT is a registered BVI fishing vessel*** Preferred port: Crown Bay Marina / Other port: YHG, Red Hook, STJ or BVI (limited to 7 per year) These rates are all-inclusive of standard ships bar, with all meals -- except 1 dinner & 1 lunch ashore at guest expense. Extra BVI Fees to be paid by client. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CHRISTMAS 2024 & NEW YEARS 2024 RATE - $21,000 (up to 6 guests) -- 10 days or two one week charters with 48 hours turnaround in between Christmas Dates 19th 26th Dec New Year 28th - 4th

Availability

To find the best dates for your charter, call us in our South Florida office at (954) 980-9281 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)

Locations

  • Location Details: Nov - April - Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Spanish Virgin Islands and St Croix May – June Bahamas - US$20,000 Plus Expenses and local taxes – Up to 6 guests July – September - New England US$18,000 Plus Expenses - Up to 6 guests ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Winter 2023-2024: Virgin Islands -- USVI, BVI and/or the Spanish Virgins. Preferred pick up & drop off is Crown Bay Marina, St. Thomas.
  • Summer Base Port: Newport, RI - New England
  • Summer Operating Area: Bahamas, USA - New England, USA - South East, USA - North East
  • Winter Base Port: St. Thomas / Virgin Islands
  • Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
  • Preferred Pickups: Crown Bay Marina, STT - Winter
  • Other Pickups: Newport, RI - Summers
  • Turnaround: 48 hrs

Crew

Crew Profiles:
The crew of PARADIGM SHIFT, A 50 FOOT, St. Francis luxury catamaran, are a delightful and very relaxed husband and wife team with a passion for the sea, swimming, sailing, great food and better wine...they are extremely social and love entertaining aboard their beautiful boat.

CAPTAIN: Steve Carroll
A US Coast Guard licensed Master Mariner, Steven has spent his life on the ocean, from sailing with his grandfather in Boston Harbor at six years of age to running a commercial fishing boat in the Gulf of Maine for a decade

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Cabins & Amenities

PARADIGM SHIFT Layout

Accomodation Details

1 master queen berth cabin with private ensuite head (shower, tub, electric toilet & vanity with sink), 2 queen berth cabins with private ensuite heads (shower, electric toilet & vanity with sink), 1 double berth cabin crew cabin, with private ensuite head (shower, electric toilet & vanity with sink), large cockpit for lounging and dining, lovely main salon with galley and seating for 6 for cocktails, games or meals, large trampoline forward.

Guest Cabins

  • Max Guests: 6
  • Total Cabins: 3
  • King Cabins: 0
  • Queen Cabins: 3
  • Double Cabins: 0
  • Single Cabins: 0
  • Twin Cabins: 0
  • Pullman Cabins: 0
  • Showers: 3
  • Heads: 0
  • Electric Heads: 3

Amenities

  • AC: Full
  • Voltages: 110v
  • Hairdryer: Yes
  • Water Capacity: 355G
  • Water Maker: 40GPH
  • Ice Maker: Yes
  • Deck Shower: Yes
  • Jacuzzi: No
  • Specifications

    • Size: 50 feet
    • Builder: St. Francis
    • Year Built: 2011
    • Refit: Constantly-2021
    • Beam: 26'6
    • Draft: 4'6

    Entertainment

  • Kids okay: Yes
  • Minimum Age of Kids: 12
  • 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: No
  • # Dine In: 8
  • BBQ: Yes
  • Crew Smokes: No
  • Guest Smoke: Aft Deck 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: 14' RIB
    • Dinghy Horsepower: 40Hp
    • Dinghy Pax: 6
    • Water Skis: No (Adult) No (Kids)
    • Wake Board: No
    • Tube: 2
    • Knee Board: Yes
    • Snorkel Gear: Yes
    • Underwater Camera: Yes
    • Kayak: No (1 Man) 1 (2 Man)
    • Stand Up Paddle Boards: Yes
    • Floating Mats: 2
    • Beach Games: Yes
    • Jetskis: No
    • Other Toys: Starlink® Internet
      Underwater lights
      Sub Wing
      Kayak
      Noodles and floats
      (3) Stand-up paddle boards
      (2) Ugly stick rod/reels
      (2) Stinson rod/reels
      Smashball game
      Beach Tennis set
      (2) squirt guns
      Registered BVI fishing vessel

    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 or fill out our Quick Request Form.