St. Croix 
St John 
Charlotte Amalie 
Gregerie Channel 
BLUEWINDS Yacht Description
Bluewinds (ex-Playtime) is the perfect platform for experiencing the majesty of the Caribbean! An ongoing 2022/23 refit brings all new interior and exterior decor, new generators, water maker, tender and a "boat load" of new gear, making Bluewinds will be the premiere Lagoon 560 chartering the British Virgin Islands and Greater Caribbean region. Her crew, Josh and Bean, are industry professionals that will not only take care of guest needs, but lead experiences and create an active, albeit luxurious charter experience for groups of friends and families alike.
No expense was spared in outfitting this gorgeous luxury sailing yacht which offers four guest cabins (for 8 guests), each with their own private bathroom, a salon with 360 degree windows, 2 dining areas and a foredeck sitting area. Amenities and toys include TVs in each cabin, 2 trampolines, a 15-foot tender for wakeboarding, tubing or zipping to gorgeous beaches, 2 standup paddleboards, 1 double kayak, a hydraulic swim step for easy water access, and snorkeling and diving gear. Bluewind’s elegant yet minimalist design provides the handling of a performance sailing catamaran while offering the ambience and amenities of a world class resort on the water. Spacious design of the cockpit and flybridge areas offer guests panoramic vistas, al fresco dining and ample space for lounging, whether in sun or shade.
If you are looking for world class dining, sailing, diving and adventure, look no further than BLUEWINDS!
Represented by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht BLUEWINDS is a 56 ft sailing catamaran. The highlights of BLUEWINDS are her most appealing features and inviting socializing areas. BLUEWINDS spends the summer and winter season in US Virgin Islands. She was completed by recognized shipbuilder Lagoon in 2014. The ingenious yacht layout features 4 cozy cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 8 guests.
BLUEWINDS is offered 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 where heart of the yacht is and that's where most of the meals are served. The tasteful cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. The cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. Multiple portholes connect you with the outside world.
and a generator.
Accommodation
BlueWinds features 4 guest suites, 3 with queen berths, 1 with twin bunks, all with full A/C and ensuite toilet and shower. Twin cabin has a wet head.Crew will take port aft queen cabin
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-commissionable fee
What is the cabin arrangement of BLUEWINDS?
- 4 VIP cabins
- 1 Twin cabin
BLUEWINDS
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Weekly price: $31,000 - $34,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 56'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 4
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Lagoon
- Cruising Speed: 8
- Max. Speed: 10
- Built Year: 2014
BLUEWINDS 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 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2023 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $34,500 | $35,000 | $35,500 | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
BLUEWINDS Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 62,000$ to 68,000$ | 12,400$ to 20,400$ | 74,400$ to 88,400$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 31,000$ to 34,000$ | 6,200$ to 10,200$ | 37,200$ to 44,200$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 15,500$ to 17,000$ | 3,100$ to 5,100$ | 18,600$ to 22,100$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 31,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 15,500$ | |
| 1 day charter | 5,167$ to 6,800$ | 1,033$ to 1,700$ | 6,200$ to 8,500$ | 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: $31,000
High season rate: $34,000
*BVI Compliance is in process for this boat*
For charters confirmed as of March1st 2022, BVI Customs fees and cruising permits are included in the rate.
For Charters with BVI Cruising Grounds, confirmed prior to March 1st 2022 an additional $250pp will be paid by the charterer for BVI Customs and Cruising Permits to Charter Caribe prior to the charter.
*6 Night Minimum*
Boat Requires 48hr Turns
HOLIDAYS:
2022
Christmas Flat Rate $38,000 St Thomas pick up and drop off. 7 night minimum. Charter must end on or before 12/26/2022
New Years Flat Rate $38,000 St Thomas pick up. 7 night minimum. Charter must start no earlier than 12/27/2022
HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount Applied First
(7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): $150 off / person
***3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense***
LESS THAN 6 NIGHT CHARTERS DIVIDE BY 6 RULE:
(Rate / 6 X #Nights)
***(Rate divided by 6N X number of nights*** For 6 nights divide rate by 7 X 6N.
SLEEP ABOARD:
$2,500 Sleep aboard the night before the charter departs
Guests arrive to the yacht at 5pm. Snacks and welcome drink served, this is not an open bar. Dinner is ashore on clients expense. Continental breakfast provided next morning. Vessel departs at noon.
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-commissionable fee *BVI Compliance is in process for this boat*
For charters confirmed as of March1st 2022, BVI Customs fees and cruising permits are included in the rate.
For Charters with BVI Cruising Grounds, confirmed prior to March 1st 2022 an additional $250pp will be paid by the charterer for BVI Customs and Cruising Permits to Charter Caribe prior to the charter.
*6 Night Minimum*
Boat Requires 48hr Turns
HOLIDAYS:
2022
Christmas Flat Rate $38,000 St Thomas pick up and drop off. 7 night minimum. Charter must end on or before 12/26/2022
New Years Flat Rate $38,000 St Thomas pick up. 7 night minimum. Charter must start no earlier than 12/27/2022
HALF-BOARD RATES: Discount Applied First
(7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): $150 off / person
***3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense***
LESS THAN 6 NIGHT CHARTERS DIVIDE BY 6 RULE:
(Rate / 6 X #Nights)
***(Rate divided by 6N X number of nights*** For 6 nights divide rate by 7 X 6N.
SLEEP ABOARD:
$2,500 Sleep aboard the night before the charter departs
Guests arrive to the yacht at 5pm. Snacks and welcome drink served, this is not an open bar. Dinner is ashore on clients expense. Continental breakfast provided next morning. Vessel departs at noon.
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-able fee
Price Terms
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Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Onboard
Additional dives $50 per dive per person.
Online course required before charter commences.
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Stream2Sea Products Including-
Shampoo
Body Wash
Leave-In Conditioner
Body Lotion
Reef Safe 30SPF Sunscreen
Crew Information
Captain
Chef/First Mate
Captain: Josh De La Rey
Captain Josh De La Rey
Qualifications:
-RYA Yacht Master Ocean
-ENG 1
-STCW
-SAS Yacht Master Offshore
-RYA Powerboat Level 2
-PADI Dive Master
Chef Megan Beangstrom
Qualifications:
-National Small Vessel Certificate of Competence
-STCW
-Food Safety Level 2
Josh and Bean are an experienced crew with a passion for the industry and the ocean. As a couple they have charted for 3 seasons in Florida, The Bahamas and The British Virgin Isles where they thrived diving with sharks, scouting out pink iguanas and finding the best spots on the islands. Josh has been sailing the seas for 7 years and is an experienced dive master. He has chartered in the Med, the Seychelles and the Caribbean. He has also worked as a dive master in Malaysia where he gained experience in effortlessly leading large dive groups and found joy in showing people what the deep ocean has to offer. He has a passion for the sea, the creatures living there and the adventures we can have in it. He has a love for surfing and wishes to become a kite boarding instructor in the future. Bean has always found great joy in working with people and providing experiences that will last a life time. She worked as a qualified teacher for 5 years before finding her passion for the culinary arts. She is a creative soul who has a keen eye for beautiful foods and luxury interior up-keeping. She has a ready smile and a warm heart and loves connecting with people from all walks of life. Together, Josh and Bean strive to provide the best sailing experience for each individual group who joins their vessel as they adapt and create a holiday perfectly suited to the unique desires of each person.
Menu
Chef Megan's Sample Menu
Breakfast
Classic Eggs Benedict. Poached eggs onto toasted English muffins with a smooth hollandaise sauce served with basil pesto cherry tomatoes.
Blueberry Crepe Torte served with freshly whipped cream.
Adventurous Quiche. Any choice of roasted beet and caviar quiche OR Pepperdew and three cheese quiche OR Paprika spinach and feta quiche. The possibilities are endless! Served with crispy honey glazed bacon
Toasted Bagel spread with bloody marry deviled eggs and a charcuterie board
Freshly baked cinnamon rolls
English breakfast with fried eggs, sausages, bacon, roasted red tomatoes, fried mushrooms and hash browns
American pancakes and pineapple syrup and crispy bacon
Lunch
Black garlic coated brie and cranberry grilled chicken salad served on a bed of grilled green beans with a freshly baked garden focaccia
Seared tuna poke bowl. A perfect bowl of sesame seared tuna, avocado, freshly shaved carrots, cucumber, pickled ginger, butter edamame beans, spring onions and orange teriyaki quinoa
Pulled pork toasted taco bowls with a pepper pineapple salsa
Sweet and spicy Peach pork chops served with a goats cheese salad
Creamy mahi and mushroom phylo pie with a zesty cucumber and parsnip salad
Garlic grilled shrimp with a basil and avocado pesto pasta served with a rustic Italian ciabatta bread
Lunch Dessert
Zesty Tart au citron (a delightful lemon and lime cream tart with a vanilla butter crumb layer)
Forrero rocher chocolate and raspberry froyos served with fresh strawberries
Pavlova Pudding with toasted Swiss meringue a mixed berry syrup and freshly whipped cream
Fresh watermelon and mint granita
Mango and coconut truffle balls
Snack
Beef and horseradish crostini
Red onion tartlets glazed with a basil balsamic reduction
Arancini risotto balls with a spicy mayo
Sweet and sour roasted strawberries and whipped feta brochettes
Freshly baked mozzarella and spinach samosas
Maryland Crab cakes with a home made tartar dip
Lavender Honey Possets
Dinner
Course 1
Creamy Vadouvan carrot puree with seared sesame scallops and wild greens
Grilled halloumi and butternut salad with a tumeric tahini dressing
Butter garlic grilled Lobster served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce and grilled eggplant
Roasted red pepper and cauliflower soup with a sweet balsamic reduction and coconut cream
Grilled calamari salad with pickled red onions and sprouted beans
Course 2
Sous vide pork tenderloin with a light truffle cauliflower puree, red caramelized balsamic onions and pickled radish
Potato and leek truffle soup with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
Fillet Mignon served with a creamy zucchini sauce and hassle back potatoes dressed with a port glaze and grilled asparagus
Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine (or any citrus fruit) salad with a zesty teriyaki dressin.
Salty dog Sorbet palate cleanser
Course 3
Home turned creamy pistachio ice cream