Rates Per Week
Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Jos Smulders | South African | English |
| Chef/First Mate | Chevone Smulders | South African | English |
Captain Jos Smulders and Chef Chevone Smulders are a husband-and-wife team who bring calm professionalism, warm hospitality, and a shared love of the ocean to every charter aboard ASKARI. Their easy partnership creates a relaxed and personal atmosphere, where each itinerary, meal, and onboard detail is shaped around the guests’ interests and pace.
Jos’s thoughtful approach to navigation, safety, and exploring the British Virgin Islands is complemented by Chevone’s creative cooking, welcoming nature, and attention to each guest’s preferences. Together, they create a charter experience that feels effortless, comfortable, and genuinely cared for from the moment guests step aboard.
Click each crew profile to learn more about their background, experience, and personal story.
Captain
Jos Smulders
Chef/First Mate
Chevone Smulders
Specifications
Accommodations
Additional Rate Information
Additional Rate Information
Charter Rates Per Week
| Rate Period | Terms | 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | Inclusive | $42,500/week | $43,000/week | $43,500/week | $44,000/week | $44,500/week |
| Summer 2027 | Inclusive | $42,500/week | $43,000/week | $43,500/week | $44,000/week | $44,500/week |
| Winter 2027 to 2028 | Inclusive | $42,500/week | $43,000/week | $43,500/week | $44,000/week | $44,500/week |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Summer Area: St Thomas USVI
Winter Area: St Thomas USVI
Operating Areas: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)
Captain Jos Smulders and Chef Chevone Smulders are a husband-and-wife team who bring calm professionalism, warm hospitality, and a shared love of the ocean to every charter aboard ASKARI. Their easy partnership creates a relaxed and personal atmosphere, where each itinerary, meal, and onboard detail is shaped around the guests’ interests and pace.
Jos’s thoughtful approach to navigation, safety, and exploring the British Virgin Islands is complemented by Chevone’s creative cooking, welcoming nature, and attention to each guest’s preferences. Together, they create a charter experience that feels effortless, comfortable, and genuinely cared for from the moment guests step aboard.
Click each crew profile to learn more about their background, experience, and personal story.
| Title | Name | Nation | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Jos Smulders | South African | English |
| Chef/First Mate | Chevone Smulders | South African | English |
Captain
Jos Smulders
Chef/First Mate
Chevone Smulders
General
Accommodation
Amenities
Charter Preferences
Leisure
Scuba Diving
8 Person Dinghy With 50HP
2 Rider+ E-Foils w/ Quick Detach Masts
4 P1 Lite Sea Scooters
2 Stand Up Paddle Boards
Towable Tube
1 Floating Mat/Island
Foam Noodles
Snorkel Gear
Fishing Gear
ASKARI is a 2026 65’ Askari Power Yacht and the first of her kind to join the fleet—a custom-built aluminum long-range cruiser designed by Du Toit Yacht Design and crafted in Cape Town, South Africa. Created for guests who want to explore the Virgin Islands in distinctive style, she pairs substantial onboard volume with a bright, contemporary interior, panoramic views, and an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Her purpose-built design gives ASKARI a striking presence on the water while still feeling warm, polished, and inviting throughout.
Accommodating up to 6 guests, ASKARI features 3 guest cabins with 1 king, 1 queen, and 1 double, each with a private ensuite bathroom. Generous living areas, thoughtful design, and a highly customized interior make her feel exceptionally spacious, while her long-range cruising capability and refined comfort create an ideal platform for discovering quiet bays, island anchorages, and the beauty of the Virgin Islands.
Freshly prepared cuisine featuring relaxed breakfasts, flavorful midday favorites, plated dinners, sweet finishes, and cocktails crafted for life aboard. Sample menu selections are listed below and may vary based on guest preferences, provisioning, and chef creativity.
DAY BREAK
Breakfast selections are served buffet-style with a fresh fruit platter, smoothie, individual yogurts, granola, and toast.
Freshly Baked Banana Bread
Served with herb-grilled tomatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and overnight oats.
Island-Style French Toast
Served with mixed berry syrup, breakfast sausages, and chia pudding.
Buttered English Muffin
Served with coddled eggs, breakfast patties, a cheese plate, and overnight oats.
Cream Cheese Toasted Bagel
Served with smoked salmon, bacon, and Eggs Benedict or scrambled eggs.
Pancakes with a Touch of Berry
Served with honey and syrup, breakfast quiche, and Caribbean coconut milk oats.
Ham & Cheese Croissants
Served with egg frittata, caramelized grapefruit, and pumpkin muffins.
Vegetarian Selections
Freshly Baked Banana Bread
Served with scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potato and kale hash, and overnight oats.
Island-Style French Toast
Served with butternut and bell pepper hash, fried eggs, and chia pudding.
Buttered English Muffin
Served with vegetarian breakfast patties, a cheese and nut plate, and overnight oats.
Cream Cheese Toasted Bagel
Served with spinach and feta and herb-grilled tomatoes.
Pancakes with a Touch of Berry
Served with honey and syrup, vegetarian quiche, and Caribbean coconut milk oats.
Tomato & Cheese Croissants
Served with vegetarian frittata, caramelized grapefruit, and pumpkin muffins.
MIDDAY
Garlic & Herb Chicken Breast
Served with a boule loaf, cold meat and cheese plate, roasted vegetables, and farro salad.
Lasagna
Served with focaccia, carpaccio salad, and an antipasti plate.
Beef & Chicken Fajitas
Served with salsa, guacamole, and black bean and corn salad.
Hoisin-Glazed Ribs
Served with stir-fried vegetables, fried rice, and Asian salad.
Rosemary & Thyme Lamb Chop
Served with garlic-roasted potatoes and beetroot purée.
BBQ Meat, Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers
Served with corn on the cob, broccoli salad, and pasta salad.
Vegetarian Selections
Roasted Vegetables
Served with a boule loaf, cheese plate, and farro salad.
Ratatouille
Served over pesto pasta with carpaccio salad.
Veggie Fajitas
Served with salsa, guacamole, and black bean and corn salad.
Stir-Fried Vegetables
Served over fried rice with an Asian salad.
Filled Butternut
Filled with roasted almonds, mushrooms, and onions, served with garlic-roasted potatoes and beetroot purée.
BBQ Garlic & Herb Peppers
Served with Parmesan cheese, portobello mushroom, corn on the cob, broccoli salad, and pasta salad.
HORS D’OEUVRES
Crab Dip with Tortilla Chips
Creamy crab dip served with crisp tortilla chips. Paired with a Painkiller.
BBQ Chicken Wings
Tender chicken wings finished with barbecue glaze. Paired with a Piña Colada.
Meat & Cheese Platter
A selection of cured meats and cheeses served as a casual grazing plate. Paired with a Strawberry Daiquiri.
Salami, Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Toasted bruschetta topped with salami, fresh tomato, and basil. Paired with a Rum Punch.
Pita Chips & Hummus
Crisp pita chips served with creamy hummus. Paired with a Bushwacker.
Queso Dip with Tortilla Chips
Warm queso dip served with crisp tortilla chips. Paired with a Margarita.
Vegetarian Selections
Cauliflower Ceviche with Tortilla Chips
Fresh cauliflower ceviche served with crisp tortilla chips. Paired with a Painkiller.
Crispy Chickpeas
Seasoned chickpeas roasted until crisp. Paired with a Piña Colada.
Cheese Platter
A selection of cheeses served as a casual grazing plate. Paired with a Strawberry Daiquiri.
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Toasted bruschetta topped with fresh tomato and basil. Paired with a Rum Punch.
Pita Chips & Hummus
Crisp pita chips served with creamy hummus. Paired with a Bushwacker.
Butternut Queso Dip with Tortilla Chips
Creamy butternut queso dip served with crisp tortilla chips. Paired with a Margarita.
MAIN
Spice-Rubbed Mahi Fillet
Served over yellow rice with BBQ-roasted peppers and Caribbean slaw.
Herb & Garlic-Crusted Pork Chop
Served over mashed potatoes with savory apple purée and an arugula salad.
Oven-Baked Red Snapper
Topped with lemon, tomato, and island thyme, served with roasted asparagus and risotto.
Lemon Butter Shrimp
Served with balsamic reduction, roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, and quinoa and butter bean pilaf.
Beef Tenderloin Steak
Served with Port and Gorgonzola sauce, balsamic pear salad with toasted walnuts, and a twice-baked potato.
Salmon Fillet with Horseradish & Crusted Smoked Salmon
Served with beurre blanc over roasted broccoli and cauliflower with an almond rice pilaf.
Vegetarian Selections
Filled Eggplant
Served over yellow rice with BBQ-roasted peppers and Caribbean slaw.
Homemade Vegetarian Pattie
Served over mashed potatoes with savory apple purée and an arugula salad.
Vegetarian Risotto
Butternut, arugula, roasted pumpkin seeds, mushrooms, and asparagus.
Roasted Summer Squash
Served with quinoa and butter bean pilaf, balsamic reduction, and roasted Brussels sprouts.
Parmesan Portobello Mushroom
Served with Port and Gorgonzola sauce, balsamic pear salad with toasted walnuts, and a twice-baked potato.
Filled Acorn Squash
Served with beurre blanc over roasted broccoli and cauliflower with an almond rice pilaf.
DESSERT
White Chocolate Cream Cake
Served with berry compote.
Malva Pudding
Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Banoffee Pie
Chocolate Marquise
Served with cream and fresh strawberries.
Key Lime Pie
Served with lemon raspberry sauce.
Chocolate Brownie
Served with cream and almonds.
Vegan/Healthy Selections
Coconut, Pineapple & Mango Sorbet
A refreshing tropical sorbet featuring coconut, pineapple, and mango.
Banana, Date & Dark Chocolate Sorbet
A rich frozen blend of banana, dates, and dark chocolate.
Tres Leches Cake
A soft, indulgent tres leches-style cake.
Coconut, Banana & Date Sorbet
A creamy tropical sorbet combining coconut, banana, and dates.
Coconut & Mixed Berry Sorbet
Refreshing coconut sorbet blended with mixed berries.
Vegan Chocolate Cake
A rich plant-based chocolate cake.
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