A true home away from home — a personal, caring experience rather than a resort one. The crew is classy, warm and instantly likeable (Kari has a gift for making friends with anyone), running a huge, meticulously kept sailing catamaran that offers real value for the space you get.
PARADIGM SHIFT lives up to her name — a St Francis with a genuinely different layout that actually sails, hitting 11 knots in 15 knots of breeze. Captain Kendall White is a real sailor with a navy and racing background, and together with Kari he offers genuine hospitality, right down to a cold towel and drink on arrival. She's certified for the USVI, BVI, and Spanish Virgin Islands, with beautiful varnished woodwork and a cozy, cave-like master suite with a soaking tub. Kari cooks for every diet imaginable.
PARADIGM SHIFT Yacht Description
Introduced by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht PARADIGM SHIFT is a 50 ft yacht featuring a jetski and a hot tub. The highlights of PARADIGM SHIFT are her absolute comfort and fantastic layout. PARADIGM SHIFT spends the season in the Caribbean. She was completed by the famous yacht builder St. Francis in 2011. A succesful refit was completed in Constantly-2021. The ingenious yacht layout features 3 large cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.
The 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 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 VIP cabins
PARADIGM SHIFT
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Weekly price: $17,500 - $21,500
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 50'
- # of Guests: 6
- # of Cabins: 3
- Builder: St. Francis
- Cruising Speed: 7.5 kts
- Max. Speed: 12 kts
- Built Year: 2011
- Refit: Constantly-2021
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PARADIGM SHIFT Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 35,000USD to 43,000USD | 7,000USD to 12,900USD | 42,000USD to 55,900USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 17,500USD to 21,500USD | 3,500USD to 6,450USD | 21,000USD to 27,950USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 8,750USD to 10,750USD | 1,750USD to 3,225USD | 10,500USD to 13,975USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 17,500USD / 6 * 3 days = 8,750USD |
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: USD17,500
High season rate: USD21,500
Cruising Area
• Virgin Islands (USVI & BVI)
Base Port
• Crown Bay (YHG) – St. Thomas, USVI
• Additional pick-up/drop-off available at Yacht Haven Grand or American Yacht Harbor (AYH), St. Thomas
• BVI ports available on request (Contact us for details)
Yacht Status & Operations
• Based in St. Thomas, USVI
• USVI pick-up/drop-off preferred
• BVI pick-ups/drop-offs accepted with advance approval
Customs Fees & Cruising Permits
• Included
Rates & Terms
USVI Only Charters
• Deduct $1,500 from charter rate
Minimum charter nights
• 5-night minimum
• Shorter charters considered on request
Short-Term Charter Rate Calculations
• 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6
• 5 nights or less = weekly rate ÷ 6 × number of nights
Sleep Aboard Option
Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins.
• Offered at 50% of the daily rate
• Boarding available after 4:00 PM
• Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast
• Dinner ashore at guest expense
• Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks
Dinning Options- The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter
Full-Board Plan – Great for guests who want a fully onboard culinary experience
• 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners onboard
• Standard plan included in your charter rate
Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard
• 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)
• $150 per person discount
Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine
• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard
• 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)
• $75 per person discount
Holiday Rates 2025 / 2026 Season
Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights
Christmas Week
• $24,000 | 2–6 guests
• Must end on or before December 26
New Year’s Week
• $24,000 | 2–6 guests
• May not start prior to December 27
Important Notes
• Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract
• Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Indoor audio system,
iPod dock,
Local TV,
Multimedia system,
Salon stereo,
Salon TV
Gallery
