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YACHT DETAILS

Price Terms

Inclusive

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.

Painted Pelican Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days	Base Price	Total	Note
14 day charter	69,426USD to 76,566USD	69,426USD to 76,566USD	Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter	34,713USD to 38,283USD	34,713USD to 38,283USD	Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter	17,357USD to 19,142USD	17,357USD to 19,142USD	The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 34,713USD / 6 * 3 days = 17,356USD

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: USD34,713

High season rate: USD38,283

All rates are based on 7 nights. Call for shorter periods.

2025 New Years Week: $44,233 All-inclusive 8 PAX

Includes: Private 54' power catamaran. One Master Cabin with King Bed, Three Double occupancy staterooms with private bathroom and shower. All meals and snacks. All beverages, beer and wine. Fuel, A/C, TV and stereo. Snorkeling gear, stand up paddle board, dinghy. Mooring ball fees, cruising taxes and yacht insurance.

CYBA contract

Painted Pelican Yacht Charter Locations

Summer Season

BVI

Winter Season

BVI

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes

Salon Tv: Yes

Sat Tv: No

Multimedia System: Yes

Nude: No

Books: No

Crew Pets: No

Guest Pets: No

Camcorder: No

Number Dine In: Yes

Water Maker: Yes

Water Capacity: 238 Galloons

Ice Maker: Yes

Number Of Dvds: No

Number Of Cds: Yes

Board Games: No

Sun Awning: Yes

Special Diets: Yes

Kosher: Inq

Bbq: Yes

Gay Charters: Inq

YachtNudeCharters: No

Crew Smokes: No

Children Ok: Yes

Generator: 21 KW

Inverter: Yes

Hammock: No

Specifications

Tube: No

Guests: 8

Maxspeed: 22

Draft: 5

Cruising Speed: 17

Helipad: No

Ac: Full

Ac Night: No

Built: 2024

Cabins: 4

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Heads:

Electric Heads:

Jacuzzi: No

Features

BBQ: Yes

AC: Full

Generator: 21 KW

Internet: Onboard WIFI

Cruising Speed: 17

Max Speed: 22

More Specifications

Flag: BVI Flag

Homeport: Nanny Cay - Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Resort Course:

Yacht Permit: 1

Yacht License: 1

Yacht Mca: 1

Yacht Insurance:

Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Air Compressor: Not Onboard

Scuba On Board: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Fishing

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Green Initiatives

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Water Sports

Dinghy Size:

Kayaks 1 Pax:

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Swim Platform:

Water Skis Adult: No

Boarding Ladder:

Water Skis Kids: No

Sailing Dinghy:

Jet Skis: No

Beach Games:

Wave Runners: No

Kneeboard: No

Windsurfer:

Snorkel Gear:

Underwater Camera:

Scurfer: No

Underwater Video:

Wake Board: No

Paddleboard:

Seabob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Other Entertainment

StarLink and WIFI

Crew

Captain

Chef/Mate/Stew

Captain: Joseph Paolone

Introducing the power team on the power catamaran! Joseph and Julia will be your captain and chef for the vessel, Painted Pelican. Joseph has extensive catamaran experience and Julia can pull a menu together that can accommodate any dietary needs with the use of local and seasonal ingredients. Together, this team will deliver the vacation of a lifetime for your family and friends.

Joseph Paolone: Captain

Joseph hails from the sailing community of the Niagara-on-the Lake in Ontario, Canada. He began boating as a baby on the shores of Lake Ontario, sparking a lifelong love for adventure and discovery on the open water. While studying history at Brock University, Joseph spent many summers working as a sailing coach at neighboring yacht clubs. It was during these years that he realized his passion for boating and his dream of a life at sea could be fulfilled by moving to the Caribbean.

For nearly a decade, Joseph has worked as a charter captain around the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Pacific Ocean. He has completed multiple deliveries and was part of a Pacific crossing on a 32-foot sailboat in the spring and summer of 2024.

Joseph is excited to take you to the most incredible spots in the Caribbean on your charter. He is more than happy to teach guests anything they want to know about boating while sharing his passion for the sea. Joseph also enjoys staying active and can show you his favorite trails and snorkeling spots if that interests you. To top off an exciting day of activities, he would be delighted to make you your favorite cocktail as you relax and enjoy an amazing sunset. Whatever type of charter you fancy, Joseph will make it happen.

Julia Celms: Chef/Stew/Mate

French/ American / Latvian, Julia had the chance of growing up around the world. She attributes her curious, bubbly and outgoing personality to the extensive experiences she had while traveling. Julia loves learning about different cultures in all aspects; Languages, travel and food. Julia's food is inspired from her experiences with different cultures around the world.

Growing up, Julia's family got her involved with cooking at a very young age. She eagerly and naturally continued to cook and work in various Parisian restaurants while studying fine arts and photography.

When Julia was introduced to yachting in 2019, she absolutely fell in love with the pleasures of living on a yacht and gathering people around delicious food. Julia finds her cooking to be a form of art that she continues to successfully develop and explore. She loves preparing fresh and healthy dishes and always tries to incorporate local delicacies from the current destination.

This will by Julia's 5th year in the industry working as a chef in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. She is passionate about her work and is eager to share her delectable creations with her guests.

BREAKFAST

SALMON EGGS BENEDICT WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
AVOCADO TOAST WITH CHOICE OF COOKED EGGS
TURKISH EGGS
BAGEL BOARD SERVED WITH BACON,PROSCIOTTO,PICKLED RADISH,ONIONS & WHIPPED FETA CREAM
CLASSIC LOADED FRY UP WITH ALL THE GOODS, AVOCADO BACON,OINION & PEPPERS
FRENCH STYLE BREAKFAST QUICHE WITH CREME FRAICH, LARDONS & SPRING ONIONS
RED SHASHUKA WITH CRISPY PITA BREAD & FETA

LUNCHES

TUNA POKE BOWL
MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE BUFFET
MAHI MAHI CAESAR SALAD
STEAK TACO TUESDAY SPREAD WITH CHIMICHURRI & COWBOY DIPS
FRESH SALMON AVOCADO TARTARE ON A BED OF QUINOA
THAI NOODLE SALAD WITH SATAY CHICKEN
PESTO COD FISH WITH ZUCCHINI ORZO PASTA

DINNERS

SWEET POTATO PUREE WITH SCALLOPS & BACON BITES
ORANGE SESAME CHICKEN WITH RICE & LEGUMES
PECAN CRUSTED HONEY MOUSTARD SALMON WITH A GRATIN DAUPHINOIS & PARMESAN BRUSSEL SPROUTS
CARIBBEAN STYLE FRIED SHRIMP CURRY
CREAMY TUSCAN FISH WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES & OVEN BAKED POTATOES WITH HERBES
CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO PUREE WITH FILET MIGNON & ASPARAGUS
SHRIMP GARLICK & BUTTER LINGUINE

DESSERTS

TIRAMISU
HIBISCUS POACHED PEARS ON WHIPPED VANILLA MARSCAPONE
LEMONCELLO CHEESE CAKE
COCONUT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
PANNA COTTA WITH A WILD BERRY COULIS
CREME BRULEE
BANOFEE PARFAITS

Reviews

Painted Pelican

Joe & Julia- Rosenthal Charter

1) The boat was amazing - all the creature comforts you would want , five star hotel
2) The Captain and first mate Joe and Julia were just wonderful
3) The food was better on the boat than at the top restaurants ( which were great as well and suggested by the crew)
4) The spots we anchored were great and the crew took us by dingy to all places we wanted to go

Awesome

Painted Pelican

Over-the-top great in every way!

We had an absolutely incredible experience with our private captain, Joe, and chef, Ariq. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Joe was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip smooth, safe, and enjoyable. Ariq was truly outstanding—every meal was beautifully prepared, delicious, and thoughtfully presented. Both went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. Their attention to detail, warm personalities, and exceptional service truly made this trip special. I cannot recommend them highly enough—over-the-top great in every way!
Also, we so appreciate you going back to Willy T’s to represent Underwater Construction Corp. with the sticker! Hope to see it with you guys in the future!

Painted Pelican

Amazing, memorable and affordable vacation of a lifetime

We would recommend MarineMax Vacations, Captain Joe, Chef Ariq to anyone looking for an amazing, memorable and affordable vacation of a lifetime. The attention to detail on food and places from our profile sheet was spot on and the food didn’t disappoint, it rivaled any top end restaurant you could dream of. We will be back soon, you should book now too! Your memories are awaiting!

Painted Pelican

What really made this trip unforgettable was the people

We just finished 8 amazing days on a crewed Aquila 545 charter with MarineMax, and I can honestly say it completely changed how we’ll travel on the water going forward.
We’ve done a very similar trip before without a crew, and after this experience, there’s no chance we’d ever do that again. Having a crew turns the entire trip into an actual vacation instead of a job.
Captain Joe was fantastic from day one. He was professional, easygoing, and incredibly knowledgeable. He knew where to go, when to go, and always seemed one step ahead—whether it was weather, anchor spots, timing, or just making sure everything ran smoothly. We felt totally relaxed knowing he had everything handled, while still keeping the trip flexible and tailored to what we wanted.
Ariq, our chef, absolutely blew us away. The food was consistently excellent—fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. Every meal felt special, and the variety throughout the week was impressive. It truly felt like having a private chef onboard rather than “boat food.” He was also great to be around and always happy to accommodate requests.
I also want to call out Danielle, who was instrumental in helping us book the trip. She answered all of our questions upfront, set clear expectations, and made the entire booking process easy and stress-free. Going into a trip like this with everything explained ahead of time made a huge difference.
The Aquila 545 itself was clean, comfortable, and well laid out for a longer charter. Plenty of space to relax, great cabins, and everything worked exactly as it should. Combined with a great crew, it was the perfect setup.
MarineMax did a great job overall, but what really made this trip unforgettable was the people—Joe, Ariq, and Danielle. They elevated the entire experience and made the week effortless and memorable.
If you’re on the fence about going crewed, do it. It’s absolutely worth it, and we’re already talking about when we can book our next one.

Painted Pelican

The experience was first rate

We just completed a cruise with Marine Max - two families of 3 (two couples and teenagers) - on a 545 Aquila. Overall the experience was first rate - starting with our Captain (Joe) and chef ( Ariq). Joe was completely prepared for every stop after the intake call and provided exceptional service all 8 days. Found great places for us to snorkel, made great recommendations on places to stop (bars, shops and restaurants) and was nice and friendly while providing top notch service. He also kept a good eye on us for the snorkeling excursions - always knew he was looking out for the safety of group members. It was clear that Joe was completely focused on us having a great vacation.
We had travel complications heading out and he was even checking on us after we left the boat. It was similar with Ariq - our girls can be particular and every meal was spot on (have never heard so many superlatives from the teenagers - they are wrecked now coming home from all of the spoiling 😀). The food was really delicious - I have a heavy couple weeks of working out to try to shed the weight! It was similar with Ariq and Joe - not just exceptional quality and service but delivered in a friendly and welcoming way.
The boat was nice and easily accommodated the two families and we were very comfortable - it was clear the boat was well taken care of.
Our experience with Marine Max and this crew was truly excellent - we would never hesitate to sail with them again. It was a top notch vacation and the service made it truly special.