DELANAMAE
Overview
Accommodations
DELANA MAE is a 50’ sailing catamaran designed for adventure-filled charters through the US Virgin Islands, with a 5-star crew, Captain RJ and Chef Jenna, delivering a fun, high-touch experience from start to finish. With over 1,500 sq. ft. of living space, she offers plenty of room to relax, gather, and enjoy the islands, including al fresco dining around a beautiful teak table while Chef Jenna serves fresh, island-inspired cuisine. Accommodating up to 8 guests, DELANA MAE offers 4 guest cabins: 3 queen cabins with ensuite bathrooms featuring full showers, electric-flush toilets, and vanities, plus 1 double midship cabin best suited for children. Cabins include individual A/C controls, 110V and USB outlets, and reading lights for added comfort. Days aboard can be as active or easygoing as guests wish, from swimming with turtles and exploring reefs to beach bar stops, shopping, hiking, and local entertainment. A strong lineup of onboard amenities keeps the fun going, including paddleboards, underwater scooters, SNUBA, snorkel gear, floats, fishing gear, Bluetooth speakers, a 60” Smart TV, tender, tube, yoga mats, resistance bands, and more. With DELANA MAE and crew, island hopping feels effortless, personal, and full of possibility.
Yacht specifications
Amenities & water toys
- BBQ
- Bimini
- Board Games
- Books
- Deck Shower
- DVDs
- Generator
- Smoking Allowed: Sugar Scoops Only
- Hair Dryer
- Hammock
- Ice Maker
- Inverter
- iPod/MP3
- Sailing Instruction: ASA certification available by inquiry. Max 4 students. Must have ASA 101 prior to charter. ASA 103, 104, 114 certs available. Alcohol restrictions.
- Internet/WiFi: Onboard WIFI
- Salon Stereo
- VCR/DVD
- Sun Awning
- Beach Games
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Dinghy: Highfield Center Console for 6ppl with 25hp outboard
- Fishing Gear: 1 Trolling and 1 casting rods
- Floating Mats
- Kayaks (2 Man)
- Sea Bobs
- Snorkel Gear
- Stand-up Paddle Boards
- Swim Platform
- Tube
- Under Water Camera
- Under Water Video
- Wakeboards
Crew information
Captain: RJ Crew: Jenna Captain RJ and First Mate Jenna bring a fun, adventurous, and deeply experienced sailing partnership to every charter. After nearly five years sailing together as adventurers, delivery crew, private charter crew, and sailing instructors, they share a natural love for life on the water and for helping guests experience the beauty of the islands. Their easygoing energy, teaching background, and genuine joy for sailing create a charter atmosphere that feels welcoming, memorable, and full of adventure. Click each crew profile to learn more about their background, experience, and personal story. Captain: RJ Captain RJ Originally from Alaska, Captain RJ began sailing many years ago in Puget Sound, surrounded by the mountains and skyline of Seattle. Eventually, the call of warmer wind and water inspired him to sell his businesses, downsize his life, and move to St. Thomas to become a sailboat captain. Soon after arriving in the USVI, RJ became co-captain of Rumbaba, a lively 39-foot Hunter monohull day charter boat. With beautiful scenery, snorkeling with turtles, grilled lunches, fresh cocktails, and plenty of island charm, each outing became something special for guests, helping Rumbaba earn recognition as one of the top activities on St. Thomas. RJ’s sailing journey later led him back to Puget Sound, where he joined slick racing sailboats and began teaching at Seattle Sailing Club after earning the proper certifications through the U.S. Coast Guard and American Sailing Association. Teaching quickly became a calling, and it was during this chapter that he met Jenna, who shared his curiosity and excitement for a Caribbean sailing life. About six months after an invitation from his original sailing instructor, RJ moved to Grenada to teach term charter sailing. Sight unseen, he immediately fell in love with Grenada and the Grenadines, enjoying the warmth of the people, the beauty of the islands, and the joy of helping students learn to captain boats of their own. Over the years, RJ and Jenna have sailed more than 20,000 nautical miles together, helped graduate over 300 ASA students, earned two Outstanding ASA Instructor of the Year awards, and created hundreds of new friendships along the way. RJ also enjoys scuba diving, kiteboarding, hiking, traveling, and, when stateside, lacing up his skates whenever he can find an ice rink. Chef/Mate: Jenna Chef Jenna Chef/First Mate Jenna grew up on Newman Lake, Washington, a beautiful lakeside community outside of Spokane. Her love for boating began at a young age, sitting on her dad’s lap while racing the speedboat from shore to shore. Later, her move to Seattle gave her even more access to life on the water, where she enjoyed sailing Puget Sound, boat camping around the islands and bays, and crewing for the beloved Duck Dodge races on South Lake Union. Jenna first met RJ while he was teaching sailing in Seattle. At the time, she was a lighthearted beer can racing sailor, fascinated by his plans to build a Caribbean sailing life. RJ moved to Grenada, and Jenna soon began joining the adventure, first as an ASA student herself and then for more sailing, exploring, and time on the water. As their shared passion for sailing grew, so did their life together. What began as visits and adventures became a full partnership both personally and professionally. Teaching became a calling for them both, and they began offering private couples’ cruising instruction, helping others with similar dreams learn how to make a sailing life a reality. Together, Jenna and RJ have sailed more than 20,000 nautical miles, helped graduate over 300 ASA students, earned two Outstanding ASA Instructor of the Year awards, and built a life full of new friends, adventure, and unforgettable memories. When she is not sailing, Jenna enjoys scuba diving, kiteboarding, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Stateside, she gets especially excited when she can strap on crampons and climb toward the tallest mountain.
Available destinations
Summer: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Windwards
Seasonal rates
Additional Rates & Notes
Cruising Area • US Virgin Islands • British Virgin Islands • The Grenadines (St. Vincent and Grenada) • Transit Charter Options Available between Grenada and USVI in January 2027 Base Port • Yacht Haven Grande Marina (YHG) – St. Thomas, USVI • Additional USVI Pick-up/Drop-off Available at American Yacht Harbor (AYH), Redhook • BVI ports available per BVI Customs Restrictions and Fees Yacht Status & Operations • Based in St. Thomas, USVI • STT-Foreign Based Restricted • USVI Pick-up/drop-off Available for BVI Operated Charters • BVI pick-ups/drop-offs Preferred for BVI Operated Charters BVI Customs Fees & Cruising Permits • Add $2100.00 for Summer 2026 in BVI • Add $1000.00 for Winter/Spring 2027 in BVI Rates & Terms Minimum charter nights • 5-night Minimum, 9 Night Maximum • Shorter/Longer Charters By Inquiry 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 (Sooner By Inquiry) • Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast • Dinner ashore at guest expense • Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks Charter Turn Times • 48 Hour for USVI and BVI (24hr By Inquiry) • 96 hour for Grenada itinerary Dining Options – The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard • 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense) • Premium Menu and Ships Bar Included in the 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) • $75 per person discount Holiday Rates 2026 / 2027 Season in Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights Christmas Week • $35,000 | 2–8 guests • Must end on or before December 26 New Year’s Week • $39,000 | 2–8 guests • May not start prior to December 29 Important Notes • Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract • Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit
Inclusive
Winter 2026 to 2027
$25,000
*** DELANA MAE WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST DECEMBER 2026 AND JANUARY 2027 IN GRENADA, ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES *** St. Vincent to Grenada 2026 Sample Itinerary (a brief rundown of the itinerary we recommend and are most likely to follow if all conditions allow): Guests fly into St. Vincent, Argyle International Airport (SVD), suggested 1+ days before charter start. Same day is possible for a sleep aboard. Onboarding is preferred to take place on the island of Bequia. Bequia is about a 60min ferry ride from the southern port of Kingstown on mainland St. Vincent. Depending upon how well the airline arrival lines up, it would be best to ferry to Bequia and either plan a sleep aboard Delana Mae or organize to stay at The Plantation hotel (our recommended hotel). There are several other AirBnB type accommodations available as well you can find on the internet. If the flights do not line up easily for the ferry the day of arrival, I would recommend rooms at Blue Lagoon Marina on the southern coast of mainland St. Vincent. From there the ferry can be taken in the morning from Kingstown to Bequia to meet and onboard Delana Mae. From there we start our adventures south! We have 7 nights to choose anchorages including the final night aboard in Grenada. 1. Bequia. One night in Bequia is great whether it be in a hotel or sleep aboard. Any extra time in Bequia is fun and allows us to explore the cute town, unique hand made model boat museum and even the turtle rescue sanctuary, Old Hague. 2. Lunch on the island of Canoaun at Sandy Lane Yacht Club. Quite possibly the nicest marina in all of the Caribbean… and we love to do a “boujee” lunch ashore here. It’s not pricey, but it is very beautiful and delicious. Overnight in Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau. THIS is Jenna and I’s favorite beach on the planet. It will also be the location of our wedding in August 2025! There is so much to see on this quaint little island (lobster beach BBQ’s and/or rum punches at Last Bar Before The Jungle, a tiny little Catholic Church with the biggest Caribbean view, and the nicest rasta you’ll ever meet, Robert Righteous). 3. The Tobago Cays. Of our favorite places in the Grenadines, if the coin had Mayreau on one side… this would be on the other side! 5 uninhabited islands, 1 sea turtle sanctuary to snorkel, short little hikes with iguanas and tortoises and an incredible beach BBQ right on the sandy shore. Oh, and “why is the rum gone?” Petit Tabac is the island they filmed that famous scene from Pirates Of the Caribbean on! 4. Union Island, Clifton Harbor. Fancy taking a kiteboarding lesson?! This is the spot. Or, if watching the pros on display is better, then we grab a seat on Happy Island and sip rum punches on the manmade island, built from conch shells and sack concrete… an amazing place in the world to be for sundowners. 5. Union island, Chatham Bay. If you love the remoteness of the southern Caribbean, then this is another wonderful and beautiful bay to enjoy. Perfect for our eFoil board and all the snorkeling you can handle. Maybe we’ll have a little bonfire on the beach and there is always the option for more lobster beach BBQ! 6. Carriacou, Anse La Roche, Grenada. Paradise perfected. If we only do one beach BBQ dinner ashore, this is the one. Our good friend Tim puts on the best and most beautiful, rustic beach dinner spread you can imagine, after a snorkel around the pristine Sandy Cay of course. 7. St. George’s, Grenada. We’ve made it to the other beautiful end, time to celebrate! We can stay anchored out or pull in and have ourselves a docktail party at our final destination of Port Louis Marina. :) After that last night of charter, you could add a sleep aboard night or if you want to stay on the beach at one of the many nice hotels Grenada has to offer on Grand Anse Beach, then we can arrange some island exploring (Volcano lake Grand Etang, mona monkeys, waterfalls, chocolate and rum factories too). We totally understand if you have to get on that plane ASAP… but we already know you won’t want to! We can even get to Grenada a night sooner if you want to be sure to make an island tour happen before you fly out. There are lots of easy options to swap around when you are here. -Captain RJ All cruising permits, park fees, customs and immigration fees included for Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. St. Lucia to Grenada is also an available option by inquiry.
Inclusive
Summer 2027
$25,000
Inclusive
Cruising Area • US Virgin Islands • British Virgin Islands • The Grenadines (St. Vincent and Grenada) • Transit Charter Options Available between Grenada and USVI in January 2027 Base Port • Yacht Haven Grande Marina (YHG) – St. Thomas, USVI • Additional USVI Pick-up/Drop-off Available at American Yacht Harbor (AYH), Redhook • BVI ports available per BVI Customs Restrictions and Fees Yacht Status & Operations • Based in St. Thomas, USVI • STT-Foreign Based Restricted • USVI Pick-up/drop-off Available for BVI Operated Charters • BVI pick-ups/drop-offs Preferred for BVI Operated Charters BVI Customs Fees & Cruising Permits • Add $2100.00 for Summer 2026 in BVI • Add $1000.00 for Winter/Spring 2027 in BVI Rates & Terms Minimum charter nights • 5-night Minimum, 9 Night Maximum • Shorter/Longer Charters By Inquiry 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 (Sooner By Inquiry) • Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast • Dinner ashore at guest expense • Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks Charter Turn Times • 48 Hour for USVI and BVI (24hr By Inquiry) • 96 hour for Grenada itinerary Dining Options – The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard • 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense) • Premium Menu and Ships Bar Included in the 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) • $75 per person discount Holiday Rates 2026 / 2027 Season in Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights Christmas Week • $35,000 | 2–8 guests • Must end on or before December 26 New Year’s Week • $39,000 | 2–8 guests • May not start prior to December 29 Important Notes • Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract • Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit
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