2021Lagoon
Accommodations
Yacht specifications
Amenities & water toys
- VCR/DVD
- Salon Stereo
- iPod/MP3
- Video
- CDs
- DVDs
- Books
- Board Games
- Sun Awning
- Bimini
- Hatches: Many
- BBQ
- Deck Shower
- Hair Dryer
- Ice Maker
- Internet/WiFi: Onboard WIFI
- Air conditioning: Full
- Beach Games
- Boarding Ladder
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Dinghy: size: 16ft Highfield, paxes: 10 pax, engine: Yamaha 60hp
- Fishing Gear: rods: 2
- Floating Mats
- Kayaks (2 Man)
- Sea Bobs
- Snorkel Gear
- Stand-up Paddle Boards
- Swim Platform
- Tube
- Under Water Camera
- Under Water Video
- Water Skis Adult
- Water Skis Kids
- Dive gear
- Diving 1 efoil Dive Compressor 2 Seabobs Floating Islands 2 SUP boards Kids water skis are upon request only
Crew information
Captain: Ariel Thrasher Crew: Ariq Flax-Clarke, Sasha Santana Captain Ariel Thrasher Born and raised in the British Virgin Islands, my connection to the ocean started early with sailing camps and surfing. In my teenage years, I had the unique opportunity to move to Thailand, where I completed my secondary education and gained a broader perspective on the world. At 18, I returned home to the BVI and began my journey in the marine industry, taking on a variety of roles aboard local vessels and building hands-on experience along the way. Over time, I developed a strong foundation in seamanship, guest service, and yacht operations. Now, as a captain, I take great pride in sharing the beauty of the BVI with guests guiding them through the islands and helping create unforgettable experiences on the water. Chef Ariq Flax-Clarke I grew up on the sunlit shores of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, where the aromas from my grandmother’s kitchen mingled with the salt air of the sea. Inspired by her gift for storytelling through food, I learned early that cuisine is more than sustenance—it’s a connection, a celebration, and a way to bring people together. Childhood days spent fishing in the turquoise waters of the BVI laid the foundation for a culinary identity deeply rooted in fresh, local ingredients. I began working in kitchens as a teenager, building a foundation that has grown into over 12 years of culinary experience. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and Food Management and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida, allowing me to combine my creativity in the kitchen with strong business and management skills. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in fine dining, private events, and prestigious culinary competitions. I’ve proudly represented the BVI with Team BVI at the Taste of the Caribbean Competition, earning multiple medals, and recently achieved second place in the 2024 VIPCA USVI Charter Yacht Show Culinary Competition. I’ve also had the opportunity to represent the BVI on prominent stages including the South Beach Food and Wine Festival, Citi Taste of Tennis in California and Miami, the Annapolis Boat Show, the BVI Food Fest, and a Caribbean-themed event at the James Beard House in New York. My passion for understanding where food comes from has led me back to some of my roots. I’ve rekindled my love for fishing, explored beekeeping and honey production, and even experimented with mead-making during the pandemic. Looking for greater creative freedom and a more personal connection with my guests, I eventually transitioned from traditional kitchens into the luxury yacht charter industry. For the past three seasons, I’ve served as chef aboard Barefoot Bliss, a 54-foot Bali Catamaran, where I’ve had the opportunity to create vibrant menus that combine Caribbean flavors with influences from around the world. When I’m not in the galley, you’ll usually find me fishing, snorkeling, or exploring hidden coves. I love incorporating my fresh catch into memorable onboard meals and sharing good food, stories, and plenty of laughs with guests. My easygoing nature, attention to detail, and genuine passion for hospitality allow me to create personalized dining experiences that make each charter truly unforgettable. Stewardess Sasha Santana I was raised in the British Virgin Islands and developed a genuine love for the ocean from an early age. I began sailing at six through annual sailing school and spent much of my childhood on my family’s 40-foot sailboat, building a lifelong connection to the water and the outdoors. My professional background spans nursing, bar management, high-end hospitality, client service, and yoga instruction. These experiences have taught me to be adaptable, attentive to detail, calm under pressure, and genuinely service-oriented. I have also worked with discerning private clients under strict NDAs, giving me a strong appreciation for discretion, confidentiality, and maintaining a consistently high professional standard. I am now transitioning into yachting as a way to combine my passion for sailing and the outdoors with my love of hospitality and working closely with people. I am excited to continue developing my maritime skills and experience, with the long-term goal of pursuing my Captain’s license. Outside of work, I lead an active, outdoors-focused lifestyle and enjoy sailing, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, running, yoga, and fitness. Growing up in the BVI has given me a natural appreciation for island life, the ocean, and the adventure that comes with being on the water. Captain: Ariel Thrasher Maritime Qualifications IYT Master of Yachts 200 ton PADI Dive Master AEC 1 STCW ENG 1 Chef: Ariq Flax-Clarke Martime Qualifications STCW MBA – Master of Business Administration, 2020 Bachelor of Culinary Arts, 2019 3x Taste of the Caribbean Junior Chef Silver Medalist 2nd Place winner at the 2024 VIPCA USVI Charter Yacht Show Culinary Competition First Mate/Stew: Sasha Santana Marine Qualifications STCW RYA Powerboat Level 2 First Aid & CPR/AED Level 3 BLS IOSH Managing Safely Food & Health Safety Bartending Certification
Available destinations
Summer: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)
Summary
XANDROS is a 2021 Lagoon, 65-foot crewed sailing catamaran listed with a home port of St. Thomas, Compass Point. Its advertised charter region includes the Caribbean Leewards and the US and British Virgin Islands, giving readers a listing spanning several island areas.
The specifications list four cabins and eight guests. Accommodation notes describe three queen cabins with ensuite bathrooms for guest use; a fourth cabin has twin bunks measuring 6 feet long and 2 feet 8 inches wide, with some cabinets used for boat storage and a door to the galley that is kept locked.
Amenities include air conditioning, onboard Wi-Fi, a salon stereo, books and board games, as well as a sun awning, bimini, BBQ and deck shower. The listing describes a three-person crew, including a chef whose stated culinary approach draws on Caribbean flavors, international influences and fresh local ingredients.
Listed water toys include two-person kayaks, two stand-up paddleboards, two SeaBobs, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, a floating mat, a tube and adult water skis; children’s water skis are available on request. The 16-foot Highfield tender has a 60-hp Yamaha engine and a listed capacity of 10 passengers, while a swim platform and boarding ladder provide water access. Summer destinations are the Caribbean Leewards and the US and British Virgin Islands.
