General Description

Catamaran Charter in the Caribbean & British Virgin Islands with the Privilege 42 Chateau.

Chateau is a luxurious fully air-conditioned 42' Privilège Catamaran, French built to the highest standards. Privilège Catamarans are considered the Rolls Royce of the worlds catamarans. The 42' was voted Cruising World's "cruising multihull of the year."

Catamarans are renowned for their comfort, stability and spaciousness. Chateau is both exhilarating and exotic. She sails at double digit speeds in the warm Caribbean trade winds and is beautifully appointed with a tropical decor and rich cherry wood throughout.

Chateau is fully air-conditioned and beautifully appointed with rich cherry woods and vivid colors. The main salon is bright and airy with multiple windows and hatches. A lovely spot to relax and read or to play a musical instrument.

On deck, the warm tropical breezes caress your body as you take advantage of the large cockpit skirted with sun beds. Experience the thrill of sitting on the bow pulpit seats or lying on the trampolines while skimming over turquoise waters.

Activities abound aboard Chateau, pick your pleasure: swim in the azure Caribbean waters, snorkel in and around the reefs and treasure caves, relax on a floating sun mattress or kayak anywhere your heart desires.

Have a pleasurable day exploring the trails through the awe inspiring giant boulders at the Baths on Virgin Gorda, shop at the colorful little village of Soper's Hole on Tortola or spend an evening swaying with the beat of the Caribbean rhythms at Foxy's on Jost Van Dyke.

For evenings on board Chateau there are a variety of musical instruments for your playing or listening pleasure: a karaoke machine, guitar and percussion instruments. Delve into the extensive CD & DVD collection, play one of the many board games, or choose from our library of bestsellers. There is something for everyone.

Tender / Toys & Extras

Navigation & Safety
Generator
Inverter
Auto pilot
VHF radio
Wind, speed & depth indicators
GPS navigational equipment
Cellular phone
Sirus Radio & Wireless Internet (where available)

Accommodation Description

Guests on Chateau will also enjoy 3 private air conditioned, spacious double guest staterooms each with ensuite vanity and private head and shower.

Catamaran Rental

Summer Destinations

Winter Destinations

Amenities:

Air Con

Autopilot

CD Player

Crewed Yacht

Depth Sounder

Entertainment System

Fishing equipment

Games

GPS

Kayaks

Outboard engine

Shower

Snorkeling Gear

SSB VHF

Toilet - WC

Tender

Wind Indicator

The yacht can also be used for:

Corporate & Static Charters

Team Building Events

Specifications

Boat Category : Crewed Catamaran Yacht,

Type of Boat : Catamaran Yacht Charter,

Motor HP : 2 x 27 hp

Fuel Capacity (l) : 405 litres

No of Berths : 6

Max Pax Cruising : 6

Max Pax Sleeping : 6

No of Cabins : 3

Heads : 3

Showers : 3

Draft : 3.9  feet

Manufacturer : Privilege

Model : Privilege 42

Beam : 23   feet

No of Crew : 2

Length Range : 0-50 ft

Actual Length : 42   ft

Mainsail : 646   sq feet

Genoa : 442 sq feet

Water Capacity (l) : 757 litres

Hull Material : Multihull

Crew Profile:

Doug and Barb Rogers were married in Sarnia, Ontario on July 29, 2006 and moved to the Caribbean to live aboard their sailboat “Chateau”.  They were born and raised in Ontario.  Doug worked from his home in Pt. Huron, MI and Sarnia, Ontario as a Sales Engineer for the past 22 years.  Barb worked for BDO Dunwoody as an office manager/accountant for 21 years.  They both retired when they got married to live out their dreams of sailing the Islands.

Doug is a certified sailing instructor with the Canadian Yachting Association and has been sailing and racing for over 40 years.  He has owned and chartered several sailboats in the Great Lakes and the BVI’s.  He is an extremely patient and enthusiastic teacher.  Doug encourages both novice and seasoned sailors to participate in sailing “Chateau”.

Barb started sailing with her grandfather as a child.  She purchased a Grampian 26’ in 1995 which she sailed with her family and friends until she sold “Banana Split” in 2001 just before meeting Doug.  Barb is a warm bubbly hostess and excellent first mate to Captain Doug.

With two years under their belt, Doug and Barb have designed a vacation they feel will be extremely enjoyable for their guests.  Their All Inclusive Charter includes two meals a day.  They serve breakfast and will either make lunch or dinner depending on what meal the guests choose to eat ashore. They also provide their guests with soft drinks, “Captain’s Drink of the Day”, domestic wine and beer, and a standard ship’s bar. Providing two meals a day allows the guests to experience some of the local flavors.   Doug and Barb offer a variety of good wholesome meals.  Their meals are simple and delicious.  For those of you who prefer to do your own cooking and perhaps take an active role in sailing they offer a Captain only Charter. As a guest on this charter you will have full use of the galley, fridge, freezer, gas and/or charcoal barbecue.  All provisions will be your responsibility but we will assist in the galley and to make your holiday more enjoyable, we will gladly provision the boat in advance according to your desires.

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Pricing Details

Pricing for 2010 - 2011

Chateau offers three types of Charters as follows:

Chateau Charter All Inclusive rates include seven breakfasts, five lunches and five dinners. It will also include snacks, captain’s “drink of the day”, domestic wine and beer, soft drinks and a standard ship’s bar. Premium wines and alcohol and crew gratuities (normally 15 to 20%) are extra. The guests shall eat one lunch and dinner ashore at their own expense.

Our ½ Board option is as above with seven breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.

Captain only rates include fuels, water, mooring. Charter guests will be expected to pay for the Captain's meals and beverages. Licenses and taxes and crew gratuities (normally 15 to 20%) are extra. If the first mate is on board she will contribute for her share of provisioning costs but will be more than happy to help in the galley. For Xmas and New Years add 10%

(Please request rates for Charters more or less than seven days)

Contact Details

Itineraries:

Day 1: Tortola – Norman Island

Board your rented boat in Tortola where your BVI sailing vacation will start.

Set sail in the afternoon and the first stop on your BVI sailing itinerary is the Norman Island.

On the way, you can also stop off at "The Caves" for a leisurely snorkel.

Or sail on for lunch in William Thornton Floating Bar & Restaurant on Norman Island.

Spend the night on Norman Island.

Day 2: Norman Island – Cooper Island

The next destination is The Indians which provides great snorkeling and scuba diving.

Or, you can proceed to Peter Island, where you can set your anchor at Dead Man's Bay.

Enjoy a lovely swim or a great lunch on the beach.

After lunch, you can go snorkeling where you might spot a sea turtle or two.

Move on to Salt Island where there is a natural salt pond located inland.

For the evening, sail to Cooper Island and where you can moor for the night.

Day 3: Cooper Island - Gorda Sound

Sail on to the southern tip of Virgin Gorda, to The Barths.

Snorkeling is pretty good at The Baths; there are marvelous Elkhorn coral formations.

When sailing to Gorda Sound in the afternoon, you will find several restaurants and beach bars to enjoy.

Day 4: Gorda Sound, Beef Island & Marina Cay

Spend a day in the North Sound, swimming and enjoying the surroundings, snorkeling or scuba diving.

In the afternoon, set sail for Trellis Bay, Beef Island or Marina Cay.

Trellis Bay is a protected harbour and home of "The Last Resort" restaurant.

Day 5 - Guana Island - Tortola or Jost Van Dyke

Set sail for the incomparable Monkey Point on Guana Island.

Enjoy a leisurely day at the beach, pack a picnic lunch and take advantage of some of the best snorkeling.

In the afternoon, sail to Cane Garden Bay in Tortola or White Bay in Jost Van Dyke where you can spend the night.

In the early afternoon sail for Soper's Hole in Tortola.

Sailing into Soper's Hole, you will find some interesting places with good food.

Spend the evening at Soper’s Hole.

Day 7 – Soper’ Hole - Tortola

This is the end of the BVI sailing vacation.

Enjoy a last swim in the BVI waters or go for snorkeling.

Then, head back to Tortola, the charter base.

Click here to view a list of suggested itineraries for the British Virgin Islands