PARADIGM SHIFT Yacht Charter

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PARADIGM SHIFT Yacht Description

PARADIGM SHIFT is a luxurious 50-foot 2011 St. Francis catamaran with three guest suites (2 queen's and 1 doubles) each with a private en-suite head (electric toilet, separate showers and vanity/sink). The main salon has a fully applianced galley plus full dining area with flat screen TV for watching movies. The spacious cockpit offers lots of the same for lounging and dining alfresco. The huge forward deck and trampolines can accommodate all guests with sunbathing room to spare. Ideal for two or three couples or couples with children. Lots of water toys, 3 SUP boards, Crystal Clear 2 person kayak, Tube, kneeboards, 14 ft aluminum AB Dinghy with 40 hp Honda.

Chef Bonnie is a world class, self taught chef , she won first place in both the Summer Canape and Healthy Cocktail competition at the 2015 Newport Charter Boat Show and is not responsible for how much weight you gain in a week! Captain Steve is a veteran of the North Atlantic fishing fleet from Maine who has spent his whole life on the water.

Advertised by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht PARADIGM SHIFT is a 50 ft sailing catamaran. The key elements of PARADIGM SHIFT are her absolute comfort and alfresco dining areas. PARADIGM SHIFT spends the season in the Caribbean. She was delivered by the well-known ship builder St. Francis in 2011. An elegant refit was completed in Constantly-2021. The spacious yacht layout features 3 generous cabins and comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.

PARADIGM SHIFT is introduced primarily as a sailing catamaran. The yacht layout radiates 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 delicious meals are served. The tastefully decorated cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. The cabins are located in the 2 massive hulls. Multiple portholes add to the feeling of connection with the discovered environment.

The sailboat features (2) Yanmar 54hp 9Kw generator engines and a generator.

Accommodation

1 master queen berth cabin with private ensuite head (shower, tub, electric toilet & vanity with sink), 2 queen berth cabins with private ensuite heads (shower, electric toilet & vanity with sink), 1 double berth cabin crew cabin, with private ensuite head (shower, electric toilet & vanity with sink), large cockpit for lounging and dining, lovely main salon with galley and seating for 6 for cocktails, games or meals, large trampoline forward.

What is the cabin arrangement of PARADIGM SHIFT?

  • 3 queen cabins

PARADIGM SHIFT

Full sail
Full sail
  • Weekly price:
    $17,000 - $18,500

    Low Season | High Season

  • Length: 50'
  • # of Guests: 6
  • # of Cabins: 3
  • # of Crew: 2
  • Builder: St. Francis
  • Consumption: 1.5 US Gall/Hr
  • Cruising Speed: 7.5 kts
  • Max. Speed: 12 kts
  • Built Year: 2011
  • Refit: Constantly-2021
Dinghy
Dinghy

PARADIGM SHIFT 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 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Winter 2022 to 2023 $17,000 $17,325 $18,000 $18,375 $18,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Summer 2023 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Winter 2023 to 2024 $17,000 $17,375 $18,000 $18,375 $18,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

PARADIGM SHIFT Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days Base Price APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) Total Note
14 day charter 34,000$ to 37,000$ 6,800$ to 11,100$ 40,800$ to 48,100$ Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter 17,000$ to 18,500$ 3,400$ to 5,550$ 20,400$ to 24,050$ Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter 8,500$ to 9,250$ 1,700$ to 2,775$ 10,200$ to 12,025$ The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
17,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 8,500$

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: $17,000

High season rate: $18,500

FULLY VACCINATED GUESTS ONLY PLEASE

GENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for one week / 7 nights. For short charters please use the 'divide-by-6 rule' for figuring short charter premiums:
Charters of 6 nights, use 6/7ths (six sevenths) of the weekly rate. For charters of 5 nights or fewer, the fee is calculated by dividing the weekly rate by 6, then multiplying that figure by the desired number of nights of charter.

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SUMMER 2022: PARADIGM SHIFT is based out of Newport, RI -- repositioning fees apply for other ports at $500-$750 per day depending on distance from Newport. Contract to be used for for New England charters is the AYCA Uninspected Passenger Vessel Agreement with maximum of 6 guests.

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WINTER 2022-2023: from 17th December 2022 through April 2023

Winter rates are FULL BOARD with one dinner & one lunch ashore

***PARADIGM SHIFT is a registered BVI fishing vessel***

Preferred port: Crown Bay Marina / Other port: YHG, Red Hook, STJ or BVI (limited to 7 per year)
These rates are all-inclusive of standard ships bar, port fees, cruising permits with all meals -- except 1 dinner & 1 lunch ashore at guest expense.
Extra BVI Fees to be paid by client.

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CHRISTMAS 2022 & NEW YEARS 2023 RATE - $23,000 (up to 6 guests) -- 10 days or two one week charters with 48 hours turnaround in between

Christmas Dates 19th 26th Dec
New Year 28th - 4thFULLY VACCINATED GUESTS ONLY PLEASE

GENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for one week / 7 nights. For short charters please use the 'divide-by-6 rule' for figuring short charter premiums:
Charters of 6 nights, use 6/7ths (six sevenths) of the weekly rate. For charters of 5 nights or fewer, the fee is calculated by dividing the weekly rate by 6, then multiplying that figure by the desired number of nights of charter.

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SUMMER 2022: PARADIGM SHIFT is based out of Newport, RI -- repositioning fees apply for other ports at $500-$750 per day depending on distance from Newport. Contract to be used for for New England charters is the AYCA Uninspected Passenger Vessel Agreement with maximum of 6 guests.

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WINTER 2022-2023: from 17th December 2022 through April 2023

Winter rates are FULL BOARD with one dinner & one lunch ashore

***PARADIGM SHIFT is a registered BVI fishing vessel***

Preferred port: Crown Bay Marina / Other port: YHG, Red Hook, STJ or BVI (limited to 7 per year)
These rates are all-inclusive of standard ships bar, port fees, cruising permits with all meals -- except 1 dinner & 1 lunch ashore at guest expense.
Extra BVI Fees to be paid by client.

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CHRISTMAS 2022 & NEW YEARS 2023 RATE - $23,000 (up to 6 guests) -- 10 days or two one week charters with 48 hours turnaround in between

Christmas Dates 19th 26th Dec
New Year 28th - 4th

Price Terms

Plus Expenses

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes
Salon Tv: Yes
Sat Tv: No
Multimedia System: Yes
Nude: Yes
Books: 50
Crew Pets: Yes
Pet Type: Small dog
Guest Pets: No
Camcorder: Yes
Number Dine In: 8
Water Maker: 40GPH
Water Capacity: 355G
Ice Maker: Yes
Number Of Dvds: 104
Number Of Cds: 750+
Board Games: Yes
Sun Awning: No
Bimini: Yes
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher: No
Bbq: Yes
Gay Charters: Yes
YachtNudeCharters: Yes
Hairdryers: Yes
Number Of Port Hatches: 21
Smoking: Aft Deck Only
Crew Smokes: No
Children Ok: Yes
Minimum Child Age: None
Generator: 9Kw
Inverter: 3000W
Voltages: 110v
Hammock: Yes
Windscoops: Yes

Specifications

Tube: 2
Guests: 6
Maxspeed: 12 kts
Draft: 4'6
Cruising Speed: 7.5 kts
Helipad: No
Ac: Full
Ac Night:
Built: 2011
Turnaround: 48 hrs
Cabins: 3
King:
Queen: 3
Double:
Single:
Twin:
Pullman:
Showers: 3
Basins: 3
Heads:
Electric Heads: 3
Jacuzzi: No

Features

BBQ: Yes
AC: Full
Generator: 9Kw
Internet: Onboard WIFI
Cruising Speed: 7.5 kts
Max Speed: 12 kts

Layout

Layout of PARADIGM SHIFT

More Specifications

Flag: USA
Homeport: Newport, RI - New England
Resort Course:
Yacht Permit: 0
Yacht License: 0
Yacht Mca: 0
Yacht Insurance: Gowrie Insurance

Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Communication: SatPhone for emergencies.
Sirius XM radio with speakers through including bow.
WiFi hot spots are numerous in the BVI
Air Compressor: Not Onboard
Scuba On Board: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Fishing

Fishing Gear:
Fishing Gear Type: Trolling & casting
Rods: 4 see below
Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:
Reusable Bottles:
Other Green Efforts: Solar panels and new lithium ion batteries, water maker, recycle all waste where possible, eco-friendly cleaning products when possible, local and organic produce when available.

Water Sports

Dinghy Size: 14' RIB
Kayaks 1 Pax: No
Kayaks 2 Pax: 1
Dinghy Hp: 40Hp
Floating Mats: 2
Dinghy Pax: 6
Swim Platform: Walk down stairs in bow
Water Skis Adult: No
Boarding Ladder: Walk down stern
Water Skis Kids: No
Sailing Dinghy: No
Jet Skis: No
Beach Games:
Wave Runners: No
Kneeboard:
Windsurfer: No
Snorkel Gear:
Underwater Camera:
Scurfer: No
Underwater Video:
Wake Board: No
Paddleboard:

Crew

Crew Information

Crew of PARADIGM SHIFT|Captain Captain

Crew of PARADIGM SHIFT|Chef and Mate Chef and Mate

Crew of PARADIGM SHIFT|1st Mate 1st Mate

Crew of PARADIGM SHIFT|Captain Captain

Crew of PARADIGM SHIFT|

Crew of PARADIGM SHIFT|

Crew of PARADIGM SHIFT|Summer 2020 Summer 2020

Captain: Steven Caroll

Crew Profiles:
The crew of PARADIGM SHIFT, A 50 FOOT, St. Francis luxury catamaran, are a delightful and very relaxed husband and wife team with a passion for the sea, swimming, sailing, great food and better wine...they are extremely social and love entertaining aboard their beautiful boat.

CAPTAIN: Steven Carroll. A US Coast Guard licensed Master Mariner, Steven has spent his life on the ocean, from sailing with his grandfather in Boston Harbor at six years of age to running a commercial fishing boat in the Gulf of Maine for a decade to sailing extensively in Greece, Turkey, the Caribbean and New England. He grew up and was educated in Africa, the Middle East and Europe before settling down in Annapolis, Maryland graduating from a fully restored classic 42 ft C&C monohull to a 2011 South African built blue water cruising Catamaran. He has a wide variety of interests and a deep appreciation for and considerable experience with, diverse cultures as a result of his life long travels.

FIRST MATE/CHEF: Bonnie Carroll
Originally a farm girl from Western PA, Bonnie has developed a convert's zeal for ocean sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Bonnie and Steven both hold Advanced Open Water PADI dive certifications Her early career included waitressing and eventually managing several fine dining restaurants in Pittsburgh where she worked under several renowned chefs developing her own gourmet style of cooking. She presents a very eclectic menu from down home "comfort food" like fresh baked sourdough bread and chocolate chip cookies to organic free range beef tenderloin, fresh fried snapper to Fetuccini Alfredo..She uses all natural, non-processed ingredients and is as concerned about making healthy food choices as she is about over the top quality and taste. Both she and Steven love sharing their very active lifestyle and will gladly teach beginners how to snorkel, kayak and paddle board.

SECOND MATE & MASCOT: Sailor Dog
Sailor is aboard for both New England charters and charters in the Virgin Islands.
Sailor is a 1 yr old, 10 lb. Bichon Frieze/Toy Poodle mix that is in charge of making sure all the cushions on the boat are equally comfortable. Her other duties include chasing seagulls on the beach, drinking only fresh water with ice and keeping the Captain and First mate's bunk warm on chilly evenings. She is an extremely friendly, completely non-aggressive, people lover that is hypoallergenic to boot.

Menu

Winner of Best Canapes and Best Healthy Cocktail at the 2015 Newport Charter Yacht Show!


 


Breakfasts


   Toast and preserves freshly baked pastries


   Fresh teas and coffees


   Blueberry Pancakes with bananas or bacon and maple syrup


   Eggs Benedict with homemade bernaise sauce


   Croissant filled with Ham, Eggs and Cheese


   French Toast served with fresh fruit and pure maple syrup


   Breakfast Burritos with scrambled eggs and all the fixings


   Bacon & Spinach Quiche with fruit


 


Lunch


   Prawn and mango salad with coriander and lime mayonnaise


   Baja Style Fish Tacos with creamy coleslaw and salsa fresca


   Homemade Gourmet burgers with all the trimmings


   Home baked pizza with toppings of your choice


   Asian Chicken salad served with a sesame ginger dressing


   Pepperoni Caesar Pasta Salad


   Crab and Mango stuffed tomato served with sliced avocado


   Gourmet wraps with hummus spread, tomato, onion, and choice of meats and cheeses served with chips


   Zingy Pesto Tuna wrap with salad


   Crepes with spinach, bacon, ground beef and Mushroom Filling


 


Appetizers


   Thai crab cakes with lime crème fraiche


   Conch fritters with sweet chili sauce


   Hot artichoke and Spinach Dip


   Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Crackers


   Jumbo shrimp cocktail


   Crispy Bacon-wrapped Scallops in Essence


   Super Nachos


   Chicken Sate Skewers


 


Entrees


   Chicken breast with coconut and coriander and mixed vegetable rice


   Seafood crepes with a prawn, cream and vermouth sauce


   Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi with Rice


   Seafood served in a creamy wine sauce served over linguini


   Pork Chops served with winter squash with a sweet cranberry dressing


   Butter-seared fish of the day with harvested pea rice, spicy courgette and green bean salad


   Mongolian Beef stir fried with Vegetables, served over rice


   Elegant Chicken Bryan with baby potatoes and broccoli


   Fettuccini Alfredo served with chicken or shrimp


   Grilled Lobster Tails with corn on the cob and green salad


 


Desserts


   Cheesecake crepe roll-ups


   Banana Spring Rolls and vanilla ice cream


   Chocolate brownie sundaes


   Fresh Apple Cobbler with Ice Cream


   Fruit Tart with cream cheese filling


    Original Cheese Cake with a warm blueberry topping

Reviews

March 20-28

Bonnie, Steve and the Paradigm Shift exceeded all expectations. This is not our first rodeo. We have enjoyed sailing in the BVI's many times but this was, by far, our best overall experience, even though Covid limited our cruising area. Bonnie and Steve knew where to take us to maximize our experience. Snorkeling off Culebra was a highlight. We will definitely be back on the Paradigm Shift!

Better than we could have ever imagined!

Dear Bonnie, Steve and Sailor,
We knew this would be a trip of a lifetime but thank you for making it better than we could have ever imagined! You guys ROCK!
We can’t wait to get back!!!
We miss the islands already! We try to keep the island vibe going 😊

Bonnie and Steve were awesome!! We can’t imagine a better week. They were more than accommodating!! The boat is perfect and you can tell they take pride in it. Bonnie is an awesome cook and nailed every meal....and drink😉

They are amazing people and we had a ton of fun with them. They were a perfect match for us. Hopefully they had fun with us 🙂

We can’t wait to get back!!!
Fish Family Charter
We spent 8 magical days on the Paradigm Shift and as I was stepping off the boat on our last day I turned to Bonnie and Steve and simply said that sometimes dreams really do come true!! I also want a special shout out to Bonnie for being an amazing chef!! The quality of the food was unexpected from the relatively tight quarters of a boat galley!! In summary, I highly recommend Vine Yachts and Steve and Bonnie Carroll on the Paradigm Shift !! The sign of a fantastic vacation is in stating that my family and I can’t wait to do this again!!!!!
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The nicest boat in the VI
I live in the Virgin Islands and I am very picky on boat charters. Steve and Bonnie have the nicest boat in the VI that I have been on. They just arrived to the area with their absolutely beautiful boat and are the new game in town to beat.

We chartered it for a day for a work retreat with my New York office. Our group was 12. It was fantastic. The boat is new and spotless, Bonnie's food was outstanding (think high expectations for big-city foodies), and Steve was a great captain, making sure we went to the best places for our group and pulling out all the toys for us throughout the day (tubing, snorkel gear, SUPs, games, etc.)!

I have seen most of the charters in the VI so this review should save a lot of research time. If you like new and clean, high-quality food, the best layout of a catamaran I have seen, and a very professional and fun host couple, this is your boat. I will be taking my family on an overnight charter next.


Jeff Picket

Visited December 2015
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AUGUST 2015
Steve and Bonnie Carroll made our charter everything we had hoped for and more. From the moment we met them, after exchanging sincere hugs, their first priority was making sure we were comfortable with them and being on their boat. Bonnie was an incredible cook for us. She was always making something delicious and was extremely kind in doing so. On a few occasions we watched and helped her prepare meals. It was fascinating for us to learn new recipes and share some of ours with her. What a delight! Steve always made us feel as if we were in good, safe hands. He had total control over the boat at all times. We enjoyed watching him sail and navigate. He took the time to show us what he was doing, explain his high tech navigational system, and together we developed the itinerary that best suited us. In both of their respective roles, they were true professionals with personalities you dream of. They were always aware of everything. They had the perfect blend of asking if we need anything, and knowing when we wanted space. They had so many fun water toys and we all played on them together. Having them participate with us on their stand up paddle boards, walks on the beach collecting sea shells, meandering through island towns, and early morning swims, showed us that if you're lucky, you're crew can have a fun side to them. Steve was happy to show us how to drive the dingy, although i might have made him nervous :) Their dog, Tabasco, was adorable and never felt in the way. Every morning he would climb on my lap while I enjoyed Bonnie's delightful coffee. I'm allergic to dogs, but Tabasco, being hypo-allergenic, never gave me a single problem. Definitely the best dog I've ever met! Steve and Bonnie were genuinely interested in hearing about our lives and it allowed us to feel very easy going. This is a subtle but important trait you want on your charter. After all, you're sharing limited space together. Their casual and relaxed nature made us feel as if we made life long friends. The boat was always very clean, neat, and organized. Whenever we were looking for something, down to the littlest thing such as a toothpick, nail clipper, or tape; they knew just where it would be. This trip was an all time travel highlight for us, and we've been all over the world. While we were still on the boat, we were trying to make a plan for when we can get back on in the future.
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APRIL 8, 2015 - DAY TRIP
Everything was perfect!! Bonnie and Steve were great!! Couldn't have ask for a more perfect day!!
SEPTEMBER 2014
We returned last night from the most amazing time! Bonnie and Steve were amazing hosts and made us so comfortable. All of my family - especially the birthday boy Steve, just had a wonderful time. The accommodations were great, the food was delicious and the activities were just enough. We still had plenty of time to just relax and get to know each other better. We had our two new members of our family with us- our future son-in-laws!
MARCH 2014
Our charter was fabulous! Paradigm Shift is modern, spacious, comfortable, plus great under sail. The Exumas are spectacular with their deserted beaches, pristine snorkeling, plus oh-so amazing water colors. We found the Exumas to have just enough establishment and entertainment on land to keep things interesting (with visits to some local marinas, bars, and restaurants plus a fun stop to see the swimming pigs), but what makes the location so unique is the feeling of truly being away from it all. In the end, what made our vacation so special was our crew of Steven, Bonnie and their little dog Tabasco. Steven is a great Captain, making you feel comfortable and safe in his care. He has a wealth of knowledge about the Bahamas and picked a perfect itinerary for our charter. Bonnie is a great Chef, producing one yummy gourmet treat after another. She's also a warm, fun, and friendly person and made us feel extremely welcome aboard. Together, they're an interesting and fun couple to spend time with and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with them. Their 3rd crew member, Tabasco, was a real treat to have around and made a perfect and lovable companion for our trip. We look forward to chartering the Paradigm Shift in the Exumas again soon.
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MARCH 2014
We had a marvelous week on Paradigm Shift. It is an absolutely stunning part of the world and even though I spent a lot of time working I was glad that I was on a yacht in the Exuma Cays! Steve and Bonnie were great, excellent hosts and they took such good care of the kids which made a huge difference for Kate and I. The yacht itself is great, lots of space, modern and well set up. I would highly recommend Steve and Bonnie as hosts and Paradigm Shift as a yacht and as you know I am a little hard to please at times!! Rob Joseph
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Hardest Working Crew of Two
Karen - Just back from Maine so before it slips my mind. Steve and Bonnie, as you suggested were just terrific. Great outgoing personalities. Hardest working two person crew we ever saw (and we’ve seen a lot.) He’s a super boat handler, she’s quite competent and more importantly cooks up a storm. Gourmet class cook. In addition to which they cheerfully catered a cocktail party for our closest friends, found two hands to service arriving and departing ducks, and served two other meals at which we had three guests each. Full on first class effort with never a frown.

You will not be surprised that I went the full 20%, deposit balance plus check. For something that was lined up at the last minute it was great. Many thanks to you. If they ever need references, happy to provide (or you can just use this note!) Warm regards, G

PS - I won’t forget you for next year! With better notice.
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