St. Croix 
St John 
Charlotte Amalie 
Gregerie Channel 
BIG NAUTI Yacht Description
This “Multihull of the Year” award-winning catamaran sets the stage for an amazing getaway. Big Nauti is a brand new 2021 catamaran with numerous panoramic relaxing areas throughout the yacht.
It showcases a large foredeck that sports a relaxing lounge area and additional day beds for sunbathing. The foredeck has direct easy access to an impressive salon for endless happy hours onboard.
The platform linking the two sugar scoops allows for a large bench seat providing additional seating to the aft cockpit when the tilt-and-turn rear door is lifted.
Enjoy the large relaxing space of the sky-lounge with panoramic views of your beautiful surroundings.
With the “front door” open and the “garage door” raised, guests can move freely about the boat with no climbing or squeezing through narrow passages. It’s an open-space apartment afloat with exceptional ventilation for tropical breezes.
Big Nauti will accommodate 8 charter guests in 4 luxurious full double cabins each with ensuite bathrooms.
Forward in each hull is a dramatic double berth that gives the illusion of floating in space. The two aft cabins with double berths have access from the deck as well as the saloon and the port aft cabin is a larger master cabin.
Big Nauti is well equipped with an array of amenities to keep you entertained your whole vacation.
Presented by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht BIG NAUTI is a 55 ft sailing catamaran. The most appealing features of BIG NAUTI are her well-chosen interiors and alfresco dining areas. BIG NAUTI spends the summer and winter season in US Virgin Islands. She was completed by the well-known ship builder Catana in 2020. The expansive yacht layout features 4 large cabins and comfortably accommodates a group of 8 guests.
BIG NAUTI is introduced primarily as a sailing catamaran. The central space of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is generous, with a prominent dining and seating area and that's where most of the meals are served. The immersive cabins are located below the main saloon, connected by stairs (inquire about handicapped access). The cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. Multiple portholes provide a connection with the natural world outside.
and a generator.
Accommodation
4 Queen cabins with ensuite bathroom.The port aft cabin is a master cabin - much larger than the others. It has two entrances. One entrance enters from the sugar scoop and the other off the salon.
What is the cabin arrangement of BIG NAUTI?
- 4 queen cabins
BIG NAUTI Charter Price Details
| Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
| Winter 2022 to 2023 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $34,500 | $35,000 | $35,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2023 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $34,500 | $35,000 | $35,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $34,500 | $35,000 | $35,500 | $36,000 | $36,500 | $37,000 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2024 | $34,500 | $35,000 | $35,500 | $36,000 | $36,500 | $37,000 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
BIG NAUTI Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days
Base Price
APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)
Total
Note
14 day charter
65,000$
to
82,000$
13,000$ to
24,600$
78,000$ to 106,600$
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
32,500$
to
41,000$
6,500$ to
12,300$
39,000$ to 53,300$
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
16,250$
to
20,500$
3,250$ to
6,150$
19,500$ to 26,650$
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
32,500$ / 6 * 3 days = 16,250$
1 day charter
5,417$
to
8,200$
1,083$ to
2,050$
6,500$ to 10,250$
Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified.
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 65,000$ to 82,000$ | 13,000$ to 24,600$ | 78,000$ to 106,600$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 32,500$ to 41,000$ | 6,500$ to 12,300$ | 39,000$ to 53,300$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 16,250$ to 20,500$ | 3,250$ to 6,150$ | 19,500$ to 26,650$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 32,500$ / 6 * 3 days = 16,250$ | |
| 1 day charter | 5,417$ to 8,200$ | 1,083$ to 2,050$ | 6,500$ to 10,250$ | Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified. |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: $32,500
High season rate: $41,000
**** Please note
Cruising Permits, Fees, and Taxes to be paid by the Charterer upon entry to BVI Cruising Grounds or Ports.
**** TAXI FARE: Big Nauti will cover your client's taxi fare to and from the airport.
Minimum charter length: 4 NIGHT MINIMUM
LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
CHRISTMAS
2021- Flat Rate: $37,000. Must end no later than Dec 26th
2022 - Flat Rate: $ 38,500 Must end no later than Dec 26th
NEW YEAR
2021/22 - Fat Rate: $41,000 Must start not later than December 28th
2022/23 - Flat Rate: $41,000 Must start no later than December 28th
Additional Rate Details:
HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount of $150 per person
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense. Also, see Local Fare option below.
LOCAL FARE MEAL PLAN: Discount of $75 per person
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
CHILDREN under 11 years of age:
$250 discount for 7 night charter - max 3 kids
**** Please note
Cruising Permits, Fees, and Taxes to be paid by the Charterer upon entry to BVI Cruising Grounds or Ports.
**** TAXI FARE: Big Nauti will cover your client's taxi fare to and from the airport.
Minimum charter length: 4 NIGHT MINIMUM
LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
CHRISTMAS
2021- Flat Rate: $37,000. Must end no later than Dec 26th
2022 - Flat Rate: $ 38,500 Must end no later than Dec 26th
NEW YEAR
2021/22 - Fat Rate: $41,000 Must start not later than December 28th
2022/23 - Flat Rate: $41,000 Must start no later than December 28th
Additional Rate Details:
HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount of $150 per person
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense. Also, see Local Fare option below.
LOCAL FARE MEAL PLAN: Discount of $75 per person
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
CHILDREN under 11 years of age:
$250 discount for 7 night charter - max 3 kids
Price Terms
Inclusive
BIG NAUTI Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Onboard
Guests to hire their own dive equipment.
Crew will arrange rental equipment on behalf of the guests and have it onboard when guests arrive
Scuba gear onboard for $150 per person/per week.
Scuba gear includes a BCD, regulator, weights and tank.
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Crew
Crew Information
Captain: Walmar De Wet
Walmar grew up boating and living along the coast of South Africa; his first week long boat trip was with his dad at the age of three. He has a long history in the maritime world, both professionally and personally.
Born in Namibia and growing up in a small coastal fishing town called Velddrif in South Africa, the ocean is his second home. He is an avid fisherman and enjoys to free dive.
After completing school, Walmar pursued his love of the ocean undertaking Maritime Studies to become a merchant seafarer where he sailed as 2nd officer on chemical tankers world-wide. In 2017, after exhausting his time on tankers he chose yachting as an alternative and has had absolutely no regrets!
He holds a 500t Captains license and has completed many charters from Cape Town harbor as well as navigating across the Pacific from Panama to Yokohama and the Eastern trade routes through the Sues Canal, Europe and back to the States.
Tamika grew up in Melkbosstrand a small surfing town located on the west coast of South Africa. She has a very close bond to the ocean and the maritime industry as her father is a Master mariner who has completed many big salvage operations during his career. Growing up with a father figure heavily involved in the maritime industry has led her in the same direction.
After completing school, she found yachting to be the perfect entry to this amazing industry. Tamika started off her career in the Mediterranean where she worked for an American couple on a privately owned yacht as chef/stewardess. She then saw an opportunity to improve her skills and took on working for multiple high-profile owners in the Middle East offering Silver Service Charters.
She then returned to South Africa to join her now fiancé, Walmar, and after a year of running charter together they have changed tack to run charters in the Caribbean and further their journey together.
Walmar and Tamika can't wait to share their love of the ocean and this beautiful chain of islands with you, ensuring the best possible time for everyone on board - filled with activities or just chillin' (whichever is your preference) but guaranteed fun all week long.
**Captain Walmar and chef Tamika are both fully vaccinated**
Menu
Reviews
From the start you guys have been very attentive to every detail. On top of that, you guys are a stellar team and work so well together. You both have brought excellence and peace to this memorable vacation!
We love you!
Thank you for your positive attitudes and smiling faces everyday!
You made the birthday boy feel so special!
A birthday he will never forget.
Couldn't have been this amazing without you guys.
You are such a sweet peaceful couple . Your willingness to play with the kids and make them feel special will always stay with us!
Food and sailing was incredible, you made us feel welcome and even as family. I feel as though we have new found distant friends!
Thank you so much!
Your amazing food, great personalities, excellent sailing and taking us to beautiful beaches was just fantastic! This was a bucket list trip!
We were blessed to have had this joinery together.
THANK YOU!
The views, food and hospitality were all incredible!
You both made this trip even more enjoyable.
It will be a voyage I'll never forget!
You two took care of every detail!
Such a great team!
You are both so talented!
Thank you!
At the end of the day, this boat is a mere vessel, its this amazing team that made this the best adventure!
A week of amazing fun, adventure and food!
Dillon, thanks for teaching me how to wakeboard (my new favorite hobby). Amanda, thanks for cooking us all the exquisite meals and introducing me to chocolate caramel coffee creamer - I'm addicted :)
Every day brought a new adventure - from the beaches, to the amazing meals, to the many details that were not missed, you guys made this week better than we could have imagined.
Thank you!
And now we have two great friends.
Such a great week with great friends, old and new!
You both made each day new and fun for us!
I'm not sure when you sleep because you were always on from before we woke up until after we went to bed!
Best Captain/Crew ever, without a doubt!
Hope to see you soon!
Dillon, thanks for taking us all over the islands and letting me sail. Amanda, every meal was a pagent - you are a supremely gifted chef - haven't eaten that well in years.
It was wonderful getting to know you both and sending time together.
We had an incredible time
Thank you.
We relaxed, did some sight-seeing, the food was amazing and the experience wa sa special one that's for sure.
we love everything about this boat and crew who truly became part of our family.
thanks for everything.
The food presentation was only out done by the variety of fresh flavors. The details from table settings, to bedrooms and bath set up, to the flowers were on point.
Most appreciated are the stories shared, the experiences you created and the memories you will both always be part of. You two crew an awesome catamaran but it would simply be a boat without your skills, talents, humour and the love that oozes from you two towards your guests and boat.
What a week - Dillon and Amanda were the best. They made us feel very special and the food was spectacular. The service was even BETTER!!
Love them both! Hope to back on this boat ASAP!!
We've used all the words in our vocabulary to express our gratitude and awe.
We will never never ever forget this experience - you are truly the best crew in the Caribbean!
Your attention to detail, planning and hospitality are so appreciated.
The Big Nauti is a fabulous vessel. The amenities were top notch. Loved the yeti cups and great towels and linens. These things truly set you apart.
And the meals!! Exquisite! Such creativity and truly appreciate the healthy menu with flavor to spare.
...'Til we meet again
Everything exceeded our expectations. Amanda and Dillon, we are so grateful we had you two as our crew. Amanda your food was absolutely delicious! You both were so accommodating. Dillon, we enjoyed every sailing experience and every stop we made. We will never forget the memories made. Y'all are the best.
Thankful that y'all knew the perfect spots to take us and the right things to suggest for our crew.
Amanda your food and service was amazing and Dillon perfect sailing. Y'all are top notch and the absolute best! Mermaid memories for life.
Amanda, your cooking was unbelievable. you are a great chef. You are also the best first mate dillon could ask for!
The crew were always ready to serve with a smile and a calm presence! Thank you for the great trip. We will be sure to tell all about "Big Nauti" and its wonderful crew.
Great meals that were thoughtfully and nuturingly planned - great surprise with a lobster dinner, ceviche and horderves that could have been dinner!
Dillon's capable sailing and guide to the Best of the Best in the USVI's
