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 impressive charter yacht BLUEWINDS is a 56 ft sailing catamaran. The most attractive features of BLUEWINDS are her well-chosen interiors and interconnection with the sea. BLUEWINDS spends the season in the Caribbean. She was constructed by recognized shipbuilder Lagoon in 2014. The ingenious yacht layout features 4 generous cabins and comfortably accommodates a group of 8 guests.
BLUEWINDS is presented primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the heart of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck features a variety of seating areas and usually it where you, as a charter guest, spend most of your time. The tastefully decorated cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. The cabins are located below the main saloon, connected by stairs (inquire about handicapped access). Multiple portholes supply a sunny feeling, with the option for darkness and privacy.
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 - $38,000
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
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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 2024 to 2025 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2025 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $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 76,000$ | 12,400$ to 22,800$ | 74,400$ to 98,800$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 31,000$ to 38,000$ | 6,200$ to 11,400$ | 37,200$ to 49,400$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 15,500$ to 19,000$ | 3,100$ to 5,700$ | 18,600$ to 24,700$ | 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$ |
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: $38,000
BlueWinds is BVI compliant*
BVI Customs fees and cruising permits are included in the rate.
*Short Charters Available*
24 hr turns available. Please inquire
HOLIDAYS:
2024
Christmas Flat Rate $38,000. 7 night minimum.
New Years Flat Rate $38,000. 7 night minimum.
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.
CHILD DISCOUNTS: Discount Applied First
Children 15 and under $500 discount
***must be 15 or under at the time of charter***
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-commissionable fee
Exclusive Water Taxi available!
The Caribe Express provides private transportation to and from your charter yacht on a comfortable Aquila 36.
Enjoy complimentary cocktails while our professional crew handles Customs and Immigration
Please inquire for pricing.
BlueWinds is BVI compliant*
BVI Customs fees and cruising permits are included in the rate.
*Short Charters Available*
24 hr turns available. Please inquire
HOLIDAYS:
2024
Christmas Flat Rate $38,000. 7 night minimum.
New Years Flat Rate $38,000. 7 night minimum.
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.
CHILD DISCOUNTS: Discount Applied First
Children 15 and under $500 discount
***must be 15 or under at the time of charter***
The crew will move to the bunk cabin for an additional $2,000 non-able fee
Exclusive Water Taxi available!
The Caribe Express provides private transportation to and from your charter yacht on a comfortable Aquila 36.
Enjoy complimentary cocktails while our professional crew handles Customs and Immigration
Please inquire for pricing.
Price Terms
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Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Onboard
Online course required before charter commences.
DSD Course $200
Open water Referral $400
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
Captain: Eben Swart
Captain Eben Swart
Eben grew up in South Africa in a big city but most vacations were spent in the wild bushveld. His working career started as a project manager and later on to logistics. Eben started sailing later in life and as soon as he set foot on his first boat he was hooked. He went on to become a captain and managed a sailing academy.
Katie was born in a small English village in the UK, her love for water and the ocean comes from the South coast of England. Her love for the ocean is matched by her love for horses as an equestrian dressage ride and her passion for cuisines from around the world. She enjoyed cooking from a young age with her mom who was a qualified chef. After completing her equine studies she worked in equine yards where she competed at a national level. She lated worked at a culinary school where she further developed her skills that are incorporated in her beautiful cuisines.
Eben and Katie met on the north coast of Sicily in Milazzo in 2022 and it was love at first sight. Katie as an equestrian rider and Eben as a Captain both had a love of the water. After traveling together around Europe Eben convinced Katie to join him in the amazing world of sailing.
Eben has been chartering around the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for the last 9 years and Katie joined him in the British Virgin Islands in 2023. As soon as you step on board you will feel at home and you can sit back relax and soak in the Caribbean sun. Whatever your needs are, whether it is diving amazing reefs, building sand castles on the beach or enjoying cocktails at the beach bars, Eben and Katie will have you forgetting about the world outside the islands.
Captain Eben Swart Qualifications:
-RYA Yacht Master Offshore
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-VHF License
-Jet Ski and power boat instructor
-PADI Dive Instructor
Chef Katie Brown Qualifications:
-Ashburton Culinary Academy Yacht Chef Certificate
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
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