2025Heysea
Accommodations
Yacht specifications
Amenities & water toys
- BBQ
- Bimini
- Board Games
- Deck Shower
- Dining
- Generator
- Smoking Allowed: Aft Sugar Scoops only.
- Hair Dryer
- Ice Maker
- Inverter
- Internet/WiFi: Starlink internet
- Salon Stereo
- VCR/DVD
- Sun Awning
- Air conditioning: Full
- Watermaker
- Beach Games
- Boarding Ladder
- Dinghy: size: Highfield CL360, paxes: 8, engine: 50
- Fishing Gear: 2 trolling rods and 2 spinning rods.
- Fishing Permit #: In process
- Floating Mats
- Charter feature: E-foils
- Kayaks (1 Man): Inflatable
- Kneeboard
- Sea Scooters (2)
- Snorkel Gear (12)
- Stand-up Paddle Boards (2)
- Tube: 1-2 pax, with life jackets.
- Wakeboards
- Tube (1-2pax) & life jackets Floating Ring/Trampoline Wake/Kneeboard Inflatable Kayak Sea Scooters x2 Snorkeling Gear Paddle Boards Boat Scooters Pool Noodles Beach Games Bote Chairs Subwing E-foils
Crew information
Captain: Chrisjan Kotze Crew: Cleona Kotze We’re Chrisjan and Cleona, and together we bring passion, expertise, and warmth to every charter. Chrisjan, your Captain, is the heart of the yacht — guiding your journey with confidence, skill, and calm professionalism. Whether it’s navigating pristine Caribbean waters, maintaining every detail of the vessel, or surprising guests with perfectly timed Captain’s Cocktails, he ensures your voyage is safe, smooth, and unforgettable. His years as a sailing instructor mean he knows how to make every guest feel at ease, whether you’re seasoned sailors or first-time adventurers. I, Cleona, am your First Mate and Chef, creating culinary experiences inspired by the destinations we explore and the tastes our guests adore. From sunrise breakfasts to intimate dinners under the stars, every dish is crafted with care, passion, and creativity. Together, we handle all aspects of the yacht, making sure each moment flows seamlessly, so your only job is to relax and enjoy. We pride ourselves on personalized service, attention to detail, and creating moments that turn into lasting memories. Onboard with us, every journey is more than a charter — it’s a bespoke experience tailored just for you. Captain: Chrisjan Kotze Captain Chrisjan Kotze is a seasoned yachting professional and certified RYA Yachtmaster Instructor with an extensive background in both charter operations and advanced sailing instruction . Having taught and mentored students across all levels, he brings a rare combination of technical precision, patience, and calm authority to the helm—instantly putting guests at ease whether they are seasoned sailors or first-time charterers. Chrisjan’s career spans instruction, vessel management, and charter leadership across a range of yachts up to 60ft, including his current role as Captain in the British Virgin Islands. His expertise covers navigation, safety management, engineering systems, and full operational oversight, ensuring every aspect of the yacht runs flawlessly. He is equally comfortable managing complex logistics behind the scenes as he is creating relaxed, guest-focused experiences on deck. Beyond his technical skillset, Chrisjan is known for his personable nature and attention to detail. From curating smooth, well-paced itineraries through the Caribbean’s most beautiful anchorages to adding thoughtful touches like sunset cocktails, he consistently delivers a charter experience that feels effortless, safe, and elevated. His leadership style blends professionalism with warmth, setting the tone for an exceptional onboard atmosphere. Chef/Mate: Cleona Kotze Cleona Kotze is a dynamic and versatile First Mate and Chef whose skillset bridges exceptional hospitality with strong operational support . With over two seasons of charter experience and a natural talent for culinary creativity, she plays a central role in delivering a seamless and memorable guest experience. In the galley, Cleona designs and prepares high-quality, tailored menus that reflect both local Caribbean flavors and individual guest preferences. Her culinary style combines fresh, seasonal ingredients with thoughtful presentation, creating everything from vibrant breakfasts to refined dinners under the stars. Her background in food safety, provisioning, and menu design ensures consistency, quality, and adaptability across every charter. Equally confident on deck, Cleona supports all aspects of yacht operations, including docking, anchoring, and safety procedures. Her previous experience in project management and education enhances her organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate guest needs. She is known for her warm, approachable personality and her ability to create a welcoming onboard environment where guests feel both cared for and completely at ease. Together with Captain Chrisjan, Cleona forms part of a highly cohesive husband-and-wife team, delivering a level of synergy, communication, and personalized service that elevates the entire charter experience.
Available destinations
Summer: Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)
Summary
ATLAS is a 2025, 60-foot Heysea sailing catamaran offered for crewed charter in the Caribbean Virgin Islands. Its listed home port is Tortola, Road Town, in the BVI.
The listing gives accommodation for 12 guests in five queen cabins and two single forepeak cabins. The queen cabins have en suite bathrooms, while the forepeaks are listed with private bathrooms described as wet heads. A port-aft twin cabin is designated for crew, who may move to the forepeaks by prior arrangement during 12-guest charters.
Onboard amenities include full air conditioning, a salon, Starlink Wi-Fi, a BBQ, bimini, sun awning and deck shower. The listed two-person crew includes a first mate who also serves as chef; the crew description emphasizes personalized service and menus shaped by Caribbean flavors and guest preferences.
Listed water equipment includes two stand-up paddleboards, an inflatable kayak, two sea scooters, snorkeling gear, e-foils, wakeboards, a kneeboard and a tube. The Highfield CL360 dinghy has a 50-hp engine and is listed for eight passengers. The stated summer operating area includes the BVI and U.S. Virgin Islands.
