TELLSTAR Yacht Description
Brand New for 2019 - TELLSTAR is the latest Lagoon Seventy 7 offering the ultimate in luxury travel on the sea.
The interior has a layout optimized for space and comfort. The salon is bright, comfortable and roomy and opens not only to the aft cockpit but also directly to the forward cockpit for seamless movement around the yacht. There is a massive flybridge affording an uncompromising 360* view.
TELLSTAR has luxury accommodations for eight guests in a master stateroom with seating area. There are 3 additional queen cabins that are elegantly appointed. For additional flexibility, one cabin can be converted from a queen bed into 2 individual berths.
Photos below are of actual yacht. Professional photo shoot to come.
2019 Award Winning Yacht & Crew: BVI Annual Charter Yacht Show - Best Yacht Overall
Represented by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht TELLSTAR is a 77 ft sailing catamaran. The highlights of TELLSTAR are her well-chosen interiors and culinary experience. TELLSTAR spends the season in the Caribbean. She was completed by the famous yacht builder Lagoon in 2019. The well-planned yacht layout features 4 cozy cabins and comfortably accommodates a maximum of 8 guests.
TELLSTAR is classified 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 is generous, with a prominent dining and seating area and usually it where you, as a charter guest, spend most of your time. The immersive cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. The cabins are connected by stairs to the main saloon - roomy, comfortable and pleasant. Multiple portholes add to the feeling of connection with the discovered environment.
The sailboat features 2 x 250 HP John Deere engines. 21 KW Generator. engines and a generator.
Accommodation
Tellstar accommodates 8 guests in 4 spacious ensuite queen "Plus" size cabins including an amazing master stateroom.Plus, the port aft cabin can be either two single beds or converted to a queen "Plus" berth. All beds have 3 inch memory foam toppers.
What is the cabin arrangement of TWIN FLAME 77?
- 4 queen cabins
TWIN FLAME 77 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 | $82,000 | $83,000 | $84,000 | $85,000 | $86,000 | $87,000 | $88,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Summer 2023 | $82,000 | $83,000 | $84,000 | $85,000 | $86,000 | $87,000 | $88,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Winter 2023 to 2024 | $82,000 | $83,000 | $84,000 | $85,000 | $86,000 | $87,000 | $88,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
TWIN FLAME 77 Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days
Base Price
APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)
Total
Note
14 day charter
164,000$
to
176,000$
32,800$ to
52,800$
196,800$ to 228,800$
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
82,000$
to
88,000$
16,400$ to
26,400$
98,400$ to 114,400$
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
41,000$
to
44,000$
8,200$ to
13,200$
49,200$ to 57,200$
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
82,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 41,000$
1 day charter
13,667$
to
17,600$
2,733$ to
4,400$
16,400$ to 22,000$
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.
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
14 day charter | 164,000$ to 176,000$ | 32,800$ to 52,800$ | 196,800$ to 228,800$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 82,000$ to 88,000$ | 16,400$ to 26,400$ | 98,400$ to 114,400$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 41,000$ to 44,000$ | 8,200$ to 13,200$ | 49,200$ to 57,200$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 82,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 41,000$ | |
1 day charter | 13,667$ to 17,600$ | 2,733$ to 4,400$ | 16,400$ to 22,000$ | 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: $82,000
High season rate: $88,000
GENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days.
For short charters please use the divide-by-6 rule for figuring short charter premiums.
Charters of less than 4 nights available depending on schedule and season, please inquire.
Available for BVI only charters
Will consider Bahamas for October 2022 Plus 4% Bahamas tax PLus 10% VAT..
Christmas and New Years :
7 night minimum
Christmas week: 1-8 guests $90,000
Christmas Week 2023 $100,000
New Years Week 2023 $100,000
Christmas week to end by December 26th. New Years to begin no earlier than December 28th (48 hour turn).
Yacht will be BVI based - Please inquire for relocation fees.
All St Martin charters add $1500 for fees
All St Lucia/ Grenadines add $4000 for fees
GENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days.
For short charters please use the divide-by-6 rule for figuring short charter premiums.
Charters of less than 4 nights available depending on schedule and season, please inquire.
Available for BVI only charters
Will consider Bahamas for October 2022 Plus 4% Bahamas tax PLus 10% VAT..
Christmas and New Years :
7 night minimum
Christmas week: 1-8 guests $90,000
Christmas Week 2023 $100,000
New Years Week 2023 $100,000
Christmas week to end by December 26th. New Years to begin no earlier than December 28th (48 hour turn).
Yacht will be BVI based - Please inquire for relocation fees.
All St Martin charters add $1500 for fees
All St Lucia/ Grenadines add $4000 for fees
Price Terms
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Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
guests are free to use yoga mats and free weights
Crew
Crew Information
Captain: Kieran Bown
Captain Kieran Bown & First Mate Michelle Preciado
Kieran & Michelle met back in 2012 in Mexico whilst working in the dive industry as instructors and photographers. Since then they have been on an unstoppable adventure that has taken them across the Caribbean, Americas, Europe & SE Asia.
They have now been in the charter industry for 8 years and are definitely enjoying their home in the British Virgin Islands. A country full of history and secrets that has allowed them to slowly discover more and more as their adventure continues.
Both Kieran & Michelle were led to the ocean by a passion for scuba diving and adventure, it is was this passion that formed the foundation for a life destined on the ocean. Being on boats has been an integral part of their lives since they were young and it was a natural progression to move on to running sailing yachts in the Caribbean.
Michelle is your 1st Mate onboard. She’s an experienced sailor, holding her RYA Day Skipper, a PADI Dive Instructor and extremely competent Watersport’s instructor whether it’s surfing, foiling, wakeboarding or Free diving she’s got you covered. If that wasn’t enough she’s also professionally culinary trained and has worked as a yacht chef for 5 seasons.
Kieran is an accomplished diver as well as Captain. He enjoys most water sports and has a keen interest in marine life.
Following Irma & Maria in 2017, Kieran & Michelle spent 15 months living on Tortola rebuilding a hurricane damaged catamaran and returned it to the charter fleet. This was an invaluable experience for any charter crew rebuilding a yacht from the ground up and learning every aspect of the rebuild, repairs and upgrades along the way. Here they collectively developed a strong knowledge of Boat Building, Project Management and general Marine Engineering.
In addition to working on charter yachts, Kieran & Michelle’s other passion is adventure and photography. It is this combination that led to the birth of Panga Expedtions. For the past 10 years they have been travelling the world, capturing incredible footage from both above and below the surface and have been featured on countless National TV Channels/Online Media Oulets including Nat Geo, Discovery, Shark Week, GoPro & Google. Whilst enjoying brief sponsorships from GoPro, Light & Motion and other adventure sport companies to help capture incredible footage.
Chef Elizabeth Castelan
Chef Elizabeth started her culinary journey and education at Hidalgo Culinary Arts University in Mexico City. It was here where she first discovered her passion for cooking and creating dishes inspired from the variety of great ingredients and flavors available in her homeland.
Soon Elizabeth was traveling in search of more knowledge and experience with new cuisines, she settled in Monaco, France. First visiting the prestigious Lyzee Tecnique et Hotielere, a renowned school for culinary arts, where she developed her menu and skills and secured a position at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel in Monaco.
It was here working surrounded by the ocean and yachts that a new interest sparked. After 3 years of working in Monaco, Elizabeth decided to complete her yacht training and make the transition to a life at sea.
Elizabeth is your chef onboard Twin Flame. She can meet your every desire no matter the preference. She particularly enjoys cooking French, Mexican, Mediterranean Style cuisines. Since doing Twin Flame Elizabeth has not let her thirst for culinary training and expansion diminish. She’s recently completed further training at Ashburton Chef Academy, UK to further her skills and make sure the cuisine on offer is nothing but the best.
When Elizabeth is not cooking you can find her at the gym, she enjoys keeping fit and taking care of herself. She enjoys hiking in nature and reading a variety of books.
Anais Moyen
Originally from Belgium, Anais grew up on the ocean loving island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. She graduated with a Masters in Economics and Business she spent most of her twenties managing several businesses’ (including hospitality and retail) while kitesurfing and scuba diving in her free time. After stepping out to spend a year cruising French Polynesia on a private sailboat with her partner, she decided to transition into the professional yachting industry full time working on a range of superyachts and catamarans.
With an attentive easy-going nature oriented toward great customer service, Anais combines her previous experience to explore the Caribbean as our rock star stewardess on Twin Flame, creating a first class environment for our guests to relax and enjoy.
Menu
Reviews
We have dreamed about doing this vacation for years (maybe decades and the experience far exceeded our expectations, you were so accommodating, professional + friendly beyond. Both Steve and I fell like we have made 4 new friends. You are all invited to stay with us in Los Angeles. Best of luck with all the adventures ahead of you. I have no doubt you will be living your dreams. Sincerely Jenny and Steve xoxoxoxoxo
Dear beautiful crew of Tellstar, Gio, Ana, Sam + Richie,
You are magical people who are gifted with hospitality skills and warm hearts that made us feel like royalty! Thank you!! We will remember this trip with amazing friends and warm smiles.
With Abundant Gratitude Robyn and Brian,
Thank you dear crew of the Tellstar our friends, Gio, Anna, Handsome Sam and Rockstar Richie.
You kept us safe, well fed, hydrated!!! (ha ha) and in laughter!
Love your playlists! Love your sunsets and sunrises! LOVE YOUR FOOD! The California Bells
We absolutely loved Tellstar and her crew. All our concerns about Tellstars’ condition following the lightning strike disappeared the moment we stepped aboard. After a longer than planned trip to get to the BVI the crew welcomed us with champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Jayde was an amazing chef and wowed us every day with her delicious meals. Anna encouraged us to try different cocktails which were always fabulous and kept our cabins spotless. Together Gio and Sam exhausted Emma, Jack and Vikki and got them to try a wide range of watersports. We hope the crew enjoyed our company as much as we enjoyed theirs!
Best wishes Steve, Mary, Jack, Emma and Vikki
Let’s just start with our warm and welcoming greeting from the entire crew and our first view of the absolutely gorgeous Seventy7 Lagoon. Nothing short of a spectacular yacht – we didn’t know it yet but it didn’t take long for us to realize the crew was equally spectacular in their own rights.
You all must be experienced at keeping your laughter under wraps to the land dwellers trying to find their sea legs but we had an especially challenging experience as the Christmas winds came late this year and we had pretty consistent winds in excess of 20 - 25 knots. Thank you for making us feel safe at all times.
Each of you have such individual talents but collectively – what a team! I loved when Jaimey sent Jake to a nearby yacht so he could have a moment of puppy time – nice and considerate to provide surprises to each other when the opportunity presents itself. And you never stop. We’re enjoying water activities while you are in the water keeping that yacht looking beautiful. We’re busy with breakfast and you’re all making up the cabins/likewise dinner and turning down the beds. So fun to walk out of my cabin to hear Jack and Jake having a very serious discussion on the table settings for the evening – humorous to me but just a simple example on how the details were important to you at every turn.
So individually:
Jake – such an interested and interesting young man. Always ready to learn and waiting for the opportunity to provide us with a delicious beverage of choice. Our group tended to be pretty self-sufficient so we had to make sure to let you show off your skills on occasion – and we were always pleased, but not surprised, with the results. You take pride in your abilities – rightfully so. So fun as the week went on to see your personality come out. When I try to describe you I generally end up at young Renaissance Man – that must be part personality and part upbringing so equal kudos to your family and your own self-determination. Varied interests, funny, humble, knowledgeable and just a joy to be around. The skies the limit young man! Thank you for the reminders on remaining curious and self-development regardless of age. And another thank you for being the source of our random question of the week – What is the difference between lasagna and diversity? (a nod to ASL)
Chef – WOW – the food that just kept coming! Each meal a treat. I hope you know that it was a compliment when we requested an end to the 5 o’clock appetizer. Each meal was so delicious that we had to find a way to limit our excesses since when the meals appeared we tended to clean our plates. AND a very special thanks for providing GF meals to my friend Vikki – so often she is left with a “less than” meal but not on this trip – she really felt taken care of and special and, again, for that a very big thank you. And that GF birthday cake was more than we had hoped for. Making my friends happy makes me very happy. Now in addition to the fresh, delicious, and well-presented meals you have so many additional skills – like accompanying us on snorkel trips – how long can you hold your breath anyways? I was busy doing the group safety counts and had to wait for you to pop up!!! Thank you for the many unobserved hours you spend in the galley working your magic for all of us. (and for the very funny milk pouch story!!!)
Capt. Jack – Where to start? For always making us feel safe and cared for in some rough seas – your captain skills were on full display. You navigate that yacht with remarkable skill that makes it look easy when we’re fully aware that it is not – and the communication with your team and your guests is top notch. That skill is matched with your joyful demeanor and the ability to quickly respond to any concerns that were raised. We had one room issue that was addressed head on with grace and complete satisfaction – thank you. In addition that one issue has provided us with so much laughter as we recount some of the charter highlights (the pitter patter between cabins). Another thank you for helping me navigate the “primary” responsibilities with grace and ease as we established the days activities. Your history of the area and story-telling accentuates the overall experience. I enjoyed watching you provide Jake with learning opportunities under your guidance – a great leader knows how to challenge his deck mate and build their confidence – you’re a really good teacher in that way. AND you were always so quick to direct praise to the appropriate crew member. You have such an evident joy in providing a unique experience for your guests but, for me, the real skill was in making us all feel like we were in the home of friends that were the BEST HOSTS EVER!!!! Thank you for the “homework”. At first it seemed an impossible task to come up with a favorite meal, favorite location and favorite experience BUT what a fantastic way for all of us to both consider and then share our highlights with each other. I don’t believe we came up with a single meal but the recall was a feast in and of itself.
From now on my challenge for future vacations is to “top that”. You’ve set the bar high so I hope to let you know how we do. Hoping to see you again in a couple of years – until then smooth sailing to you all.
I said it in person but want to say it again – A THOUSAND THANK YOU’S and I still might be a little short of all the gratitude for our week as your guests on Tellstar Seventy7
All of my very best regards to you
Sharon H. (Jan 2020)
Thank you, thank you for taking such great care of us this week. It was a pleasure to get to know you. The week was relaxing and magical. Thanks especially for arranging Akim to play the Steel drums for us and for the chance to play on the Hobie 18, we had so much fun with Jake! The food was delicious and interesting and we loved having you join us for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks also to Jake, intrepid, kind and so much fun to hang with!
Best wishes for a great chartering season!
Lisa
Jack, Jaimey and Jake,
Thank you so much for a wonderful trip. You both made our experience a great one. Your passion for sailing is evident which enhances the joy we felt. Jaimey your cooking was amazing! What a fun and relaxing trip!
Take good care and we will be following you on social media to see what you’re up to!
Jack your knowledge about well everything made the trip interesting along with the beautiful sights we learned so much too!
Jaimey, we are going home with a few extra pounds on us that we have to blame on you! For 8 days not only did we have incredible sights you also thrilled our taste buds and were surprising us every day with your culinary master pieces.
Together the two of you make the most unforgettable memories for people and are a pure joy to be around Thanks to the generosity of our good friend and your experience we truly had the time of our lives!
The Best Always,
Valent and Joe
Could not have been any better, seriously, it was AWESOME!
Captain Jack, Jamie & Jake were very accommodating and made our trip memorable forever!
The food was AWESOME!,
The crew did up and beyond all expectations.
Overall the Tellstar experience exceeded expectations.
SPLIT SECOND LAGOON 620 – JUNE 2018
Just spent an amazing week with Jack and Jaimey. The most gracious hosts, amazing food, incredible knowledge of the BVI’s, and constant source of jokes and stories. Can’t recommend them enough...the answer is always YES!
Split Second was spotless, the flybridge upper deck was our favorite hangout.Jack and Jaimey are a phenomenal team. The itinerary was perfect and they made it fun. As a former restaurant owner, with 35 years in the industry, I would have hired Jamie in a heart beat but I know I could never match the view she has from her kitchen. She is talented, precise, and her food presentation is out of a magazine, while ALL being made from scratch, right down to the hamburger buns. The seasoning flavors and textures, are unbelievable, especially for a self trained chef, and she is also a dam good sailor. There are only 2 words; 5 star. Thanks for all your help arranging the charter, it was a wonderful vacation. If I can ever stop talking about it, I will most likely be booking again.
Jack W, sailing the Virgin Islands
SPLIT SECOND LAGOON 620 – MARCH 2018
Jack & Jaimey were excellent! They were delightful - looked after our every need and were a joy to be around. Jaimey offered hiking/running suggestions to our son/daughter and Jack amused us with his many tales.
Split Second was very comfortable, clean and the AC was good when required. Fave aspect was the fly bridge.
Food was excellent and always superbly presented. Jaimey satisfied all our needs and always had the hot sauce on the table - as some of us like spicy food! The food was so good, we asked for many of Jaimey’s recipes.
The itinerary was perfect for us and, even though the weather (north swell) wasn’t always kind, we managed to sail to bays we had never visited before.
Always happy with Sailing Directions’ service - can’t think of anything you can improve. This was our second charter on Split Second and our second visit to the BVIs - we fell in love with the crew and the islands.
Mary W
Jack and Jaimey – Thank you both so much for all you did to make this incredible moving experience so special. I (Debi) will never be the same! I will go to this trip in my head and heart often and think of you both.
Well certainly be sharing our love of this vessel, trip and awesome crew. Loved the teamwork and how you make it all look so easy – we know and appreciate how hard you work and all you do! 100%
XO Debi and Ray (Birthday Deb) GO EAGLES!
We’ve been chartering for a number of years. Jaimey and Jack were the best! The answer is YES, no matter what the question. Great insight into what there is to do, what you should try, and what’s possible given the conditions. Jack’s sailing lessons (see their post from 2/13/18) encouraged us to learn and he let us lend a hand. Couldn’t have been more pleased with the week.
Holly and I have been excited about coming aboard the Eclipse for nearly a year now. When our friends told us about Captain Jack and Jaimey and the catamaran experience we were ready to sign up. As we got closer we were abet concerned that the trip may not live up to expectations. You know when you are excited for something for a long time and have those high expectations, many times the experience does not live up to it. As soon as we took our dinghy ride to meet the Eclipse, we realized our concerns were way off base. Not only were Captain Jack and Jaimey attentive and helpful but, most importantly, they made us feel like family and members of the Eclipse crew.
Waking each day to another fabulous meal followed by "Storytime" and our plan for the day ahead just made the experience that much more incredible. Each day we sailed and explored somewhere new and just when you thought things couldn't be more fun and beautiful, the next day arrived. Each meal was expertly prepared and would have made any world renowned chef envious of their quality and presentation. We actually dared to eat off the yacht one night to have some world famous spiny lobster at Anegada Island. While the lobster was fantastic, our entire group decided we were not going to cheat on Jaimey again as her meals were superior to even that lobster. Our only regret for the entire trip on the Eclipse was that it had to come to an end. Eventually the real world came back to haunt us and as we headed home, we knew we would be back. We were not just leaving a crew behind on the Eclipse, we felt we were leaving behind family. Until next time, we wish you both happy sailing and we're looking forward to our next adventure.
Our family of four recently took a seven day New Year's British virgin islands cruise on the Blue Moon catamaran. It was a truly wonderful experience!
The Blue Moon has three guest suites, a spacious indoor salon with a widescreen television including a large selection of recent movies in addition to DirecTV, an aft dining area, a flybridge with large padded seats, and a very large area in the front of the boat with several seating spots including two trampolines, 2 large bean bags, and sunken benches. Plenty of cozy spaces to congregate, sneak off for solitude, or stargaze at night.
While the boat is very luxurious and well appointed, the real treat is the service provided by the crew. First the food: prior to our cruise we were asked about our food and beverage preferences, which we provided by email. Interesting and delicious appetizers, specialty drinks, and combinations of food that we had never experienced before.
We must also mention that the boat is incredibly clean and fresh.
The Captain would conduct a breakfast meeting every day showing us where we were on a map and outlining the myriad possibilities that lay before us for the day, then let us chose our own itinerary. We never really had to cruise more than an hour or two to get to our next destination. We could find an isolated beach, snorkel, float on the large inflatable, waterski, wakeboard, paddleboard, swim, sun, hike, enjoy happy hours or after dinner cocktails at a festive beach bar, or just do nothing and lounge about the boat.
We cannot more highly recommend an excursion on the Blue Moon. We greatly look forward to our next opportunity to sail with them.
~Don
Ana was very sweet and Sam played board games with my daughter and laughed. Chef Richie was amazing! He truly is a wonderful chef and the food on 4th of July was amazing! We had a great beach bbq at the Baths. The crew did a great job. The boat and toys were in great shape.