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the Islands

Sail the USVI and experience life aboard Bella.

Custom liveaboard charters, day sails, and sailing instruction

From November-April, captain Phoebe spends Wrightsville Beach’s off-season in the islands! Join her aboard Bella for a fully customizable experience. Snorkel, hike, dive, eat, drink, and learn!

Bella is a 44’ Lagoon catamaran (3 cabins, 3 heads), fully equipped with air conditioning, generator, watermaker, Starlink WiFi, sound system, grill, and plenty of comfortable spots to relax!

Day Sail (6-hours)

  • We will depart from St. Thomas in the morning and set sail towards the destination of your choice. Captain Phoebe will plan your adventure according to your interests. We will hit one or two locations before sailing back.

    One great option is the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, which offers some of the best snorkeling spots and picturesque anchorages in the USVI.

    6 hour sail - flexible start times (recommended 10-4)

    Flexible pick-up locations:

    • Crown Bay Marina

    • Yacht Haven Grande

    • Lovango Resort

    • Hideaway at Hull Bay

    • Secret Harbor

    • Red Hook

    • and more!

    Customizable itinerary - work with your captain to plan the perfect day for you and your group!

    • $1250 private charter - up to 6 people

      • Over 6 people: call to book

    • Make it a sunset sail! (+ 2 hours) for an additional $400

    • Local rum and vodka cocktails, beer, soda, water, fresh fruit

    • Snorkeling gear, SUP, floats, towels

    • Dinghy excursions to shore to visit beaches, hike, etc.

    Not included:

    • Lunch - available ashore or at a floating restaurant!

    • Gratuity (recommended 10-20%)

    • Reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

    • Bathing suit and cover-up/clothes, non-marking footwear

    • Gratuity for crew

Captained Charter (4+ days)

  • Live the island life aboard Bella! Captain Phoebe will sail you around to all the best spots in the USVI, creating a custom itinerary based on your unique interests and charter length.

    • Boarding begins as early as 10am, check-on and safety briefing completed by 12pm to set sail!

    • Flexible boarding times are available to accommodate your flight schedules! Sleep-aboard the night before for an additional cost.

  • Weekly rate: $9,800

    • 4-day = $5,600

    • 5-day = $7,000

    • 6-day = $8,400

    • 7-day = $9,800

    • 8-day = $11,000

    • 9-day = $12,200

    • 10-day = $13,400

    • 11-day = $14,600

    • 12-day = $15,800

    Sleep aboard the night before!

    • Available for half the daily rate ($600)

    • Boarding after 3pm

    • Includes welcome cocktails and continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is at your own cost.

    Additional costs:

    • Provisions (food and drink)

      • option for personalized provisioning service

    • Gratuity

    • Fuel and mooring fees

    • A customizable itinerary of sailing and island hopping

    • Dinghy excursions ashore, snorkeling, hiking

    • Use of snorkel gear, beach towels

    • Onboard WiFi

    • Restaurant/bar recommendations

      Does not include:

    • Provisions and meals ashore

    • Airfare

    • Gratuity

  • Bella is a 44’ Lagoon catamaran (2006), equipped with many amenities to keep you comfortable and make you feel at home:

    • Air conditioning in all cabins and salon

    • Generator

    • Watermaker

    • Starlink WiFi

    • 2 cabins, each with their own head (toilet + shower), complete with fresh linens, towels, and soap

    • Galley kitchen with oven, stove, Vitamix blender, air fryer, French press and Nespresso coffee machine

    • Full size fridge, freezer with ice, outdoor YETI

Learn to Liveaboard! (7-day ASA)

  • Book an individual cabin or a private charter for this learn-to-sail cruising course!

    Phoebe or Dave (fellow captain and certified ASA instructor) will be your captain and instructor for this immersive, week-long sailing adventure aboard Bella.

    ASA 103, 104, and 114 certifications available.

    Current offerings:

    • Dec 13-20, 2024

    • Feb 21-28, 2025

    • April 2025 (date TBD)

    • Women's Week with Phoebe and Arisa! (date TBD)

    • more course dates available upon request

  • 7-day: (three ASA certifications):

    • $5800 / couple (private cabin)

    • $3400 / person (private cabin)

    • $2400 / person (salon camping - sleep inside on the settee or out under the stars on the trampoline!)

    4 person maximum: accommodations available for 3 individuals or 2 couples

    • Full week of hands-on and classroom learning

    • ASA books and certifications

    • 7 nights accommodation

    • A customizable itinerary of sailing and island hopping - you will learn chart plotting and work with your captain/instructor to plan the route!

    • Dinghy excursions ashore, snorkeling, hiking, etc.

    • Use of snorkel gear, floats, and beach towels

    • Onboard WiFi

    • Fuel, mooring/dock fees

    • Pre-departure provisioning trip (groceries) is part of the learning experience!

    • Airport pickup / drop off

    NOT Included

    • On-shore meals, alcohol, etc.

  • Bella is a 44’ Lagoon catamaran (2006), equipped with many amenities to keep you comfortable and make you feel at home:

    • Air conditioning in all cabins and salon

    • Generator

    • Watermaker

    • Starlink WiFi

    • 2 cabins, each with their own head (toilet + shower), complete with fresh linens, towels, and soap

    • Galley kitchen with oven, stove, Vitamix blender, air fryer, French press and Nespresso coffee machine

    • Full size fridge, freezer with ice, outdoor YETI

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