STARFISH Yacht Description
Award Winning Yacht: 2018 USVI Charter Yacht Show – “Best in Show” Runner-up (under 52’ yacht category)
Starfish is an immaculate and beautifully decorated 46' Robertson & Caine Leopard catamaran. She sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins with en suite heads and separate shower compartments. (A 4th cabin and head is reserved for the crew.) Live your dream aboard STARFISH! Your crew, Sam and Jen, are longtime sailors who are now entering their 5th season of graciously hosting guests aboard STARFISH. They are ready to welcome you aboard so that they may provide you with the very best in service, memorable experiences , and wonderfully pleasing menus tailored to your preferences.
Presented by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht STARFISH is a 46 ft sailing catamaran. The most appealing features of STARFISH are her generous space and culinary experience. STARFISH spends the summer and winter season in US Virgin Islands. She was constructed by recognized shipbuilder Leopard in 2008. A well-done refit was completed in 2019. The well-planned yacht layout features 3 generous cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.
STARFISH is introduced primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the core layout is spread out from the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck features a variety of seating areas and that's where most of the meals are served. The tasteful cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. The cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. Multiple portholes connect you with the outside world.
The sailboat features Dual Yanmar SailDrives 9 KW Generator engines and a generator.
Accommodation
3 Queen beds with ensuite dry heads (with electric toilets and separate shower compartment). (NOTE: 4th cabin and head is reserved for crew.)What is the cabin arrangement of STARFISH?
- 3 VIP cabins
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STARFISH 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 |
Summer 2022 | $17,500 | $18,000 | $18,500 | $19,000 | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Winter 2022 to 2023 | $17,500 | $18,000 | $18,500 | $19,000 | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Summer 2023 | $17,500 | $18,000 | $18,500 | $19,000 | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
STARFISH Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 34,400$ to 39,000$ | 6,880$ to 11,700$ | 41,280$ to 50,700$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 17,200$ to 19,500$ | 3,440$ to 5,850$ | 20,640$ to 25,350$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 8,600$ to 9,750$ | 1,720$ to 2,925$ | 10,320$ to 12,675$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 17,200$ / 6 * 3 days = 8,600$ |
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: $17,200
High season rate: $19,500
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 7 night minimum, Inquire for less (charters approved for 6 nights will be charged a 10% premium)
72 HOUR TURNAROUND REQUIRED BETWEEN CHARTERS
Tandem charters welcome!
SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. 1/2 of daily rate per contract. (No per cabin rate)
Rate includes: boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and appetizer; dinner ashore at guests' expense; breakfast and an early (mid-morning) departure the next day are included.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: OFFERED ON 7 NIGHT CHARTERS ONLY ($150 off per person)
Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners aboard. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2@ $17,200 / 3@ $17,550 / 4@ $17,900 / 5@ $18,250 / 6@ $18,600
LOCAL FARE OPTION: OFFERED ON 7 NIGHT CHARTERS ONLY ($75 off per person)
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@ $17,350 / 3@ $17,775 / 4@ $18,200 / 5@ $18,625 / 6@ $19,050
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
CHRISTMAS 2022 1-6 guests: $21,450. 7 night minimum. Charter must end on or before Dec. 26, 2022. No discounts apply.
NEW YEAR'S 2022/2023 1-6 guests: $23,000. 7 night minimum. Charter must not commence before Dec. 28, 2022. No discounts apply.
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 7 night minimum, Inquire for less (charters approved for 6 nights will be charged a 10% premium)
72 HOUR TURNAROUND REQUIRED BETWEEN CHARTERS
Tandem charters welcome!
SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. 1/2 of daily rate per contract. (No per cabin rate)
Rate includes: boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and appetizer; dinner ashore at guests' expense; breakfast and an early (mid-morning) departure the next day are included.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: OFFERED ON 7 NIGHT CHARTERS ONLY ($150 off per person)
Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners aboard. Requires 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2@ $17,200 / 3@ $17,550 / 4@ $17,900 / 5@ $18,250 / 6@ $18,600
LOCAL FARE OPTION: OFFERED ON 7 NIGHT CHARTERS ONLY ($75 off per person)
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@ $17,350 / 3@ $17,775 / 4@ $18,200 / 5@ $18,625 / 6@ $19,050
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
CHRISTMAS 2022 1-6 guests: $21,450. 7 night minimum. Charter must end on or before Dec. 26, 2022. No discounts apply.
NEW YEAR'S 2022/2023 1-6 guests: $23,000. 7 night minimum. Charter must not commence before Dec. 28, 2022. No discounts apply.
Price Terms
InclusiveAmenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
-Wifi
-Bluetooth stereo system with 4 speaker zones
-Shower Gel/Shampoo/Conditioner provided
-Reef safe sunscreen provided (30 spf / 50 spf)
-GoPro camera (for underwater use)
-AED, oxygen tank, blood pressure monitor and other general first aid supplies
-Hair dryers
Crew Information
Captain: Sam Augspurger
Award Winning Crew:
2018 USVI Charter Yacht Show – “Best Crew in Show” (under 52’ yacht category)
2018 Grenada Charter Yacht Show – “Captain’s Cocktail Competition” – 1st Place – Capt. Sam
2018 Grenada Charter Yacht Show – “Culinary Excellence Competition” – 2nd Place – Chef Jen
Captain Sam Augspurger and First Mate/Chef Jen Augspurger are fun-loving lifelong sailors who spent many years exploring both the Caribbean and the South Pacific aboard their prior catamaran with their two (then) young teen daughters aboard. (Yes, families are welcomed on STARFISH!) Returning to the mainland and becoming landlubbers seven years after setting sail, Sam and Jen soon missed island life. As soon as both daughters were in college in Florida, they moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands. With the purchase of their current beautiful catamaran, STARFISH, they are ready to graciously host you and your friends and family aboard and show you the VERY BEST of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
Captain Sam is a highly accomplished sailor and holds a 100 ton Masters license with Sailing and Towing Endorsements, as well as STCW, CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications. Sam is also a PADI Open Water certified diver. Just as he kept his family safe during their years at sea, Captain Sam is dedicated to keeping guests safe during their vacation. With literally tens of thousands of sea miles, as well as extensive safety and boat handling training and experience, guests can relax and enjoy themselves knowing that a mature and responsible captain is at the helm. First Mate/Chef Jen, who has sailed nearly as many miles as Sam, also has certifications in STCW, CPR, AED, and First Aid, as well as being PADI Open Water certified. In addition to being in charge in the galley, Jen is equally at ease at the helm of Starfish as well.
Captain Sam loves guests who are interested in joining him at the large helm bench seat to learn more about sailing, to share stories, or just to sit back and enjoy the breeze and the panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the islands. Guests have commented that Captain Sam is a great conversationalist and they have truly enjoyed the relaxing, interesting conversations they had at the helm with Sam as they sailed to their next destination or over early morning coffee.
Overwhelmingly, guests rave about their meals aboard STARFISH! From her years of living aboard and sailing the world with her family, Chef Jen's cooking incorporates the use of fresh local ingredients from land and sea and the flavors of the many islands that she has visited. She delights in introducing guests to unique Caribbean flavors in her menus, but her menus can also accommodate those who yearn for down-home style comfort food (she grew up in the Midwest) or light, flavorful health conscious meals. Jen always enjoyed entertaining at home and aboard during their travels with their daughters, so her role as Chef aboard STARFISH is a natural extension of her interests. Jen's attention to all the small details, coupled with her gracious hospitality and veritable non-stop energy, enables her to provide her guests with the ultimate charter experience. Chef Jen speaks in-depth with guests a few weeks before their arrival to determine their dining preferences, any allergies or other medical conditions. She then works diligently to prepare a menu that incorporates the guests' dining preferences and any restrictions so that guests can just sit back and enjoy their meals without any worries!
Guests have commented that it is so refreshing to see a husband/wife team work together so smoothly. Sam and Jen met in college and have been married for over 25 years. Having sailed thousands of miles together, Sam and Jen make an excellent team. Both Sam and Jen enjoyed successful prior careers. Sam owned a swimming pool construction company in South Florida, and then later joined the corporate management teams for two large international corporations. Jen retired from the legal profession after 25 years in private and governmental service.
Sam and Jen have a zest for life and love meeting new people and guiding them in their travels so that guests enjoy their time aboard STARFISH to the fullest. Whether guiding guests on snorkeling treks, teaching guests new skills (like standup paddleboarding, kayaking, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, etc.), Sam and Jen are there to patiently help guests comfortably and safely enjoy the activity. Whatever is YOUR dream charter vacation, Sam and Jen are committed to making that a reality. Their goal: for you to leave STARFISH feeling completely satisfied, relaxed and appreciative of your stress-free vacation away from everyday life!
***Sam and Jen are fully vaccinated against Covid***