Inclusive charters are crewed charters with minimum or no additional charges. Provisioning, fuel and crew are included in the price. Additional fees may include diving, premium alcohol, local taxes, or onshore activities. These vary from yacht to yacht, please inquire.
COCKTAILS & DREAMS Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days
Base Price
Total
Note
14 day charter
68,000USD to
76,000USD
68,000USD to 76,000USD
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
34,000USD to
38,000USD
34,000USD to 38,000USD
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
17,000USD to
19,000USD
17,000USD to 19,000USD
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days
(3).
Boat policy might differ.
34,000USD / 6 * 3 days
= 17,000USD
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: USD34,000
High season
rate: USD38,000
GENERAL: - Minimum 5-nights, inquire for less; - For 6-night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights; - For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights;
CHILD DISCOUNT: $100 off per child under 12 at time of charter.
SLEEP ABOARD: 50% of the daily rate. Boarding from 4 PM. Guests to dine off the yacht that evening.
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense. Discount of $150 per person off the 7 night rate.
LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense. Discount of $75 per person off the 7 night rate.
CHRISTMAS: - Rate $45,000 - $6,000 discount for Christmas 2026, if booked by April 2027 - Must end no later than 26 December - Includes a gala dinner with champagne and premium wines - Minimum 7-nights
NEW YEARS: - Rate $48,000 - Must start no earlier than 27 December - Includes a gala dinner with champagne and premium wines - Minimum 7-nights
Scuba On Board:
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Fishing Gear:
Fishing Gear Type:
Trolling & Casting
Rods:
3
Deep Sea Fishing:
No
Green Initiatives
Green Initiative:
Reusable Bottles:
No
Other Green Efforts:
Yacht is fitted with a Revive drinking water filtration system. Initiative to go green as well as remineralized water that has been UV treated for the guest safety.
Water Sports
Dinghy Size:
TBD
Kayaks 1 Pax:
No
Kayaks 2 Pax:
Dinghy Hp:
30
Floating Mats:
2
Dinghy Pax:
Swim Platform:
Aft
Water Skis Adult:
No
Boarding Ladder:
Aft
Water Skis Kids:
No
Sailing Dinghy:
Jet Skis:
No
Beach Games:
Wave Runners:
No
Kneeboard:
No
Windsurfer:
No
Snorkel Gear:
Underwater Camera:
No
Scurfer:
No
Underwater Video:
No
Wake Board:
Paddleboard:
2
Seabob:
No
Sea Scooter:
No
Crew
Captain
Chef
Captain: Francois Meyer
MEET YOUR CREW 2026/2027 Season
CAPTAIN: Francois Meyer
CHEF: Eleanor Thompson
Francois was born and raised for several years in Richards Bay on the east coast of South Africa with the ocean on his doorstep and a fishing rod in his hand - it quickly became a way of life.
His family relocated and traded the beach for the wild bush and moved to a small town in south-west of Kenya called Magadi where he spent the rest of his childhood growing up on vast expanses of wilderness with wildlife on his doorstep.
After school he tried his luck at professional rugby but unfortunately an injury ended his short career and forced him to move on. Thankfully the ocean never stopped calling and soon he was back with a passion that had grown stronger with the absence.
He began his nautical career working as deck crew on Superyachts in the Mediterranean, then as a chef on charter Catamarans in the Virgin Islands followed and by several Atlantic crossings. With every second spent on the ocean, his love for this lifestyle has grown.
Francois is extremely excited to be back in the Virgin Islands with & Beyond Yacht Charters for his 4th season, to continue this adventurous chapter meeting new people, sharing stories and creating lifelong memories for his guests.
Eleanor, raised in the small seaside town of Dover in the Southeast of England, I grew up with a great appreciation of the outdoors, nature and adventure. My mother, born and raised in Africa, and my father, having a military background, have lived, and worked internationally. As such, trotting round the world on my own adventure is something that has come very naturally to me!
At nineteen I left the UK to study Mandarin at Nanjing University in East China, a real-life highlight and a great food tasting opportunity. Since graduating I have travelled most of Far and south east Asia and worked in China organising cultural programmes for westerner students - a very rewarding role. I am passionate about authentic experiences and the best of local food and culture.
During the pandemic, I took a corporate travel job in London. It gave me a detailed understanding of the travel and hospitality industry, but I needed to get back to the frontline. I was keen to do something that combined all the things I loved most; cooking, meeting great people, good weather, and an adventure! Since starting my dream job, I have worked as a chef on private charters in Greece and Croatia, and now beginning my 5th season in the U.S. Virgin Islands with &Beyond Yacht Charters.
Menu
ELEANOR'S SAMPLE MENU
SAMPLE MENU
BREKKY
Served with fruit platter and yogurt parfait
Loaded Breakfast Croissant
Buttery croissant filled with your choice of premium breakfast favourites
Turkish Eggs
Poached eggs over whipped Greek yoghurt with warm Aleppo chilli butter, herbs and toasted sourdough.
Bananas Foster French Toast
Brioche French toast with caramelised bananas, vanilla mascarpone and toasted pecans
Avocado Smash
Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with poached eggs, feta, cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, shaved ham and velvety hollandaise on toasted brioche
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Toasted bagel with whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, pickled red onion, capers and dill
Shakshuka
Eggs baked in a fragrant spiced tomato sauce with feta and toasted sourdough
Mixed Berry, Bacon & Maple Pancakes
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with mixed berries, crispy bacon and pure maple syrup
LUNCH
Fish Tacos
Crispy fish with guacamole, rocket slaw, fresh salsa and a hint of chilli
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, grilled chicken, Parmesan, homemade croutons and creamy Caesar dressing
Loaded Beef Gyros
Grilled beef wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, fresh Greek salad and fries
Pork Schnitzel
Golden pork schnitzel with potato salad and burrata Caprese
Tuna Poke Bowl
Fresh sashimi-grade tuna with sushi rice, avocado, edamame, cucumber, sesame and ponzu dressing
Peruvian Chicken Salad
Chargrilled Peruvian chicken over seasonal greens with feta, pomegranate and fresh coriander-lime dressing
Ultimate Focaccia Sandwich
Freshly baked focaccia filled with burrata, basil pesto, heirloom tomatoes, cured ham and balsamic glaze
Pear, Prosciutto & Goat’s Cheese Bites Fresh pear, prosciutto and goat’s cheese with honey and toasted pine nuts
Loaded Nachos Crispy tortilla chips loaded with avocado, fresh salsa and queso
Fish of the Day Ceviche Fresh local fish with mango, avocado, red onion and passionfruit dressing
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Seasoned shrimp in crisp lettuce cups with fresh herbs and a zesty dressing
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Creamy roasted pepper hummus with warm, fluffy flatbreads
Caprese Bites Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil with fresh pesto and balsamic glaze
MAIN
Miso-Glazed Chilean Seabass
Caramelised Chilean seabass with a sweet-savoury miso glaze, served with seasonal greens and jasmine rice
Seafood Linguine
Fresh seafood tossed with linguine in a garlic, chilli and white wine sauce
Filet Mignon
Prime beef tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce, creamy dijon mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Lemon & Herb Salmon
Pan-seared salmon over lemon Parmesan orzo with asparagus and a white wine dill sauce
Chicken, Mushroom & Leek Risotto
Creamy Parmesan risotto with roasted chicken, wild mushrooms and braised leeks
Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Lollipops
Herb and pistachio-crusted lamb cutlets with roasted baby potatoes, minted pea purée and red wine jus
Thai Red Chicken Curry
Fragrant coconut red curry with seared ginger chicken thigh, steamed jasmine rice and garlic-parsley flatbread
DESSERTS
Sunken Amaretto Chocolate Cake
Rich almond chocolate cake topped with whipped Amaretto cream and fresh raspberries
Key Lime Pie
Tangy key lime filling in a buttery biscuit crust with whipped cream and lime zest
Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Silky vanilla bean custard with a crisp caramelised sugar crust
Biscoff Cheesecake
Creamy Biscoff cheesecake with a spiced biscuit base and Biscoff crumb
Eton Mess
Crushed meringue folded with Chantilly cream, fresh berries and berry coulis
Chocolate Lava Cake
Warm dark chocolate fondant with a molten centre, served with vanilla bean ice cream
Classic Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked sponge layered with mascarpone cream and finished with cocoa
Reviews
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Magnificent!
Every tour & luxurious stops were magnificent! Thank you! What a wonderful trip! We totally enjoyed sailing with our family & crew! The southern views over the top, so much fun!
Thank you both for taking us to so many beautiful islands & giving us so many new experiences.
We hope to sail with you again!
Love, Aunt Kathy, Uncle Bill KP, Eli, Tom
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
July 4th
Brilliant, extraordinary, outstanding, exceptional, really good! Exceeding expectations is always a good look and you guys are right on! I am so appreciated with the level of involved activities with family and friends. Always felt relaxed and looked after. We all always felt very safe. The meals, presentation and variety were excellent. The variety was my favorite part. All the best.
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
April 2025
Dearest Crew,
What can we say except for the fact that we don’t want to leave! It has been an amazing time reconnecting with close friends and making new friendships with you both. Every day was a perfect day with snorkeling, relaxing, island hopping, sitting at the top chatting and getting some sun.
I’m not sure how to amazingly put into words every day, but we will take the memories from this trip and enjoy them forever. You both have a place in our hearts and a house to stay in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago. To our first Captain and Chef, the memories will last forever.
We look forward to reconnecting in some way in the future. You both are amazing at your place in a beautiful boat and fortunate to make us feel so welcome and like friends. We are so blessed to have met you both and this experience we had this week. Amazing sailing and amazing food. The rose was the cherry on top!
— Thank you!
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
22 FEB, 2025
We will forever be changed after spending these last several days sailing with Nantes and Liam! This has been such a special way to celebrate a milestone birthday and share time together as a family before Roh heads to university. You have both been the most kind and gracious hosts and we will never forget it. We loved learning from you and hearing the amazing stories of your sailing + cooking adventures.
Thank you thank you thank you for making this trip be both a rich experience and a relaxing getaway. You are both so great and we hope our paths will cross once again in a beautiful place like this.
Wishing you all the best for a great season and a super festival next week in S.A.!
Our best, 💜💜
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Best sailing and cooking I’ve ever had
Best sailing and cooking I’ve ever had on the ocean onboard Cocktails & Dreams! Also, thank you for teaching me how to play poker and blackjack, even is the greatest at it! — Micaela Hartley-Barbee
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
2025 Trip
Thanks for letting me help with the boat driving and anchoring. It was very fun to learn how to drive the boat. Also thanks for the lucky glasses, probably wouldn’t have won without those. — Caden Butler
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
2025
The mates above have said it all but thanks for showing us all your secrets. Please let us know when you are ready to see the ways of the great lakes!! 300 miles by 100 miles are the Lake Michigan dimensions. 1000 ft depth. Come see us! — Brian
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Dear Crew,
I don’t even know where to begin. What an incredible trip. Thank you for helping us to create some unforgettable memories. Learning about how to navigate and sail the catamaran, stories, inspiration.
Nantes, your energy, education, discussions, dinghy rides, multiple returns to the boat for forgotten items.
Chef, the incredibly creative and tasteful foods, the presentation, variation and perfection.
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
10/10
From delicious food to capable skipping, to hospitality, most importantly, creative! You hosted the crystal blue memories for us & the kids. Thank you, thank you!
Erick & Sharon Maddie 😊 10/10 – Neila
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Dear Crew,
Thank you for providing us with this trip that has provided beautiful memories for our family. We are truly thankful for guys and this trip would have significantly more dull without y’all. Liam’s cooking brightened our mornings and Nantes’s kind and made us feel welcome. Here’s one more dull joke; Why did the scarecrow get an award? He was outstanding in his field.
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
You guys are officially our favorite South Africans!
You guys are officially our favorite South Africans! Thank you for hosting our idyllic Caribbean journey. We love experiencing new things - 30kt winds, sea sickness, paradisical landscapes, turquoise blue waters. You both did a great job taking care of us & showing us BVI!
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Best ever ever!
Family of 8, ages from 20–64! Everyone's needs/wants were fulfilled. The crew was very attentive and knowledgeable. Great activities geared toward the interests of the group. Food! Lots of great food! Cheffy brought back conch and lobsters from an excursion and made the best lobster risotto on short notice! Lots of great dishes and desserts — out‑of‑this‑world double chocolate mousse!
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Captain & Chef!
You are amazing! From the couple who charters their own boat — this was a very special experience for us! Nantes, what can I say? You are an incredible captain, very talented & calm in all states of the sea. (And that is coming from Chris who is an accomplished sailor for over 20 years!) Loved chatting with you on Sailing(!) And your DJ skills — incredible / good luck! Liam — your chef skills were amazing. The food absolutely delicious (perfectly cooked!), perfect proportions & perfect timing. (Coming from two people who love to cook & Chris cooking in his everyday life — we were impressed with your skills & knowledge.) Thank you for sharing your cooking wisdom with Niki (& your spices!!). You are both incredibly kind, beautiful, welcoming, fun, talented & thoughtful! Literally could not ask for a better crew!! Cheers mates!! ❤️ Niki & Chris Napa, California
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Sunday June 15 – June 22
I would like to extend the biggest, heartfelt thank you to the both of you! Zipping around the BVIs on our one‑day charters always left me wanting something more. This week‑long charter was what my life found that was missing all these years! My heart is overflowing with gratitude for the memories that you’ve provided to my friends and myself. It will live forever inside my soul. Thank you both for expertly navigating us around the BVI, showing us everything — but also to dive from Scrub Island to Anegada + back with teamwork and talent. Nartes → Your natural expertise and knowledge of the boat life far exceeded your age. I loved the early morning talks after coffee and learning everything from boating to philosophy and all in between! Thank you! Liam → Thank you for the great meals, my friend. Your desserts were amazing, especially the rum & banana bread! Also appreciated the extra assist on the boat! Good luck to you both in all your future endeavors, and no matter what the winds give you — keep adjusting. Make sail! Rob + Stewart + Chris
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Dear Crew,
This was the best family vacation ever and all thanks to you two! Nantes, knowing all the great spots to hang out and where our favorite plays were — the baths, an Indians & Peter Island. Swimming with sea turtles & snorkeling! Chef Kipp — thank you for all the amazing meals! Best pulled pork & banana cream pie ever! We made some of the most incredible memories & will never forget the role you played in those memories! We hope to stay in touch for future adventures! We wish you both the best! Thank you again to the best crew on Earth!♥️ Thank yous! P.S. Thank you for my little NCAA bracket fun! Kate, Pat, Jack & Knowles McMullen Fort Collins, Colorado
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
You know, for South Africans you are not that bad.
You know, for South Africans you are not that bad. Great week and a great time and thank you for taking such good care of this crazy crew. It was a great week. As a fellow captain and chef, I would sail with you both anytime. Cheers and good seas, Carl & D’Anne P.S. Come visit Monticello, Danvers.
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Best days of our lives!
Best days of our lives! We have been so blessed with the best friends + best crew! Nantes + Liam gave us the greatest trip. It was healing + bonding and something we will remember until the end of time. — Megan
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
We love y’all!
We love y’all! Thanks Liam for cooking amazing food + Nantes for scheduling the best trip ever! We couldn’t have had a better vacation thanks to you two. Hope to do this trip again one day. BEST TRIP EVER — Best, Madeleine + Rob
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Thank you for showing us the best time
The most amazing week! Liam and Nantes thank you so much for showing us the best time — everything was so perfect!
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Dear Nantes and Liam,
Thank you for providing us with a trip that has provided bountiful memories for our family. We are truly thankful — you guys made this week! We would have been more dull without y’all’s jokes! Liam’s dad jokes every morning (and Nantes’) plus made us feel welcome. Here’s the “dad joke” of the week: Why did the scarecrow get an award? He was outstanding in his field.
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Nantes
Thank you Nantes for being a great captain and taking me to the wakeboard for the first time. I had a blast! You guys are so fun and lively, and now I’ll start saying lekker all the time 😄 Also thanks for helping with all my injuries 😊 — Gisella (+ sea urchin)
COCKTAILS & DREAMS
Dear crew,
In-love with getting to know you both better. I will let you know when I’m in South Africa — you both are journeying very well. Thank you for this atmosphere. All the best ♥️ — Mandie
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