Rates Per Week
Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Paul Bowring | British | English |
| Chef/First Mate | Alexa DeRiggs | American | English |
Captain Paul and Chef/First Mate Lexy have been sharing adventures on the water since 2017, combining their passion for sailing, hospitality, and exploration into unforgettable charter experiences. With years of experience throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and beyond, they create a warm, authentic atmosphere where exceptional service, fresh cuisine, and genuine island adventure come together effortlessly.
Click each crew profile to learn more about their background, experience, and personal story.
Captain
Paul Bowring
Chef/First Mate
Alexa DeRiggs
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 | $23,000/week | $23,500/week | $24,000/week | $24,500/week | $25,000/week |
| Summer 2027 | Inclusive | $23,000/week | $23,500/week | $24,000/week | $24,500/week | $25,000/week |
| Winter 2027 to 2028 | Inclusive | $23,000/week | $23,500/week | $24,000/week | $24,500/week | $25,000/week |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Summer Area: BVI
Winter Area: BVI
Operating Areas: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Captain Paul and Chef/First Mate Lexy have been sharing adventures on the water since 2017, combining their passion for sailing, hospitality, and exploration into unforgettable charter experiences. With years of experience throughout the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and beyond, they create a warm, authentic atmosphere where exceptional service, fresh cuisine, and genuine island adventure come together effortlessly.
Click each crew profile to learn more about their background, experience, and personal story.
| Title | Name | Nation | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Paul Bowring | British | English |
| Chef/First Mate | Alexa DeRiggs | American | English |
Captain
Paul Bowring
Chef/First Mate
Alexa DeRiggs
General
Accommodation
Amenities
Charter Preferences
Green Initiatives
Leisure
Scuba Diving
8 Person Dinghy With 40 HP
e-Foil
2 Subwings
2 Stand Up Paddle Boards
Towable Tube
1 Floating Mat/Dock
2 Floating Chairs
4 Luxury Noodles
1 Flamingo
4 Beach Chairs
Snorkel Gear
Fishing Gear With 2 Offshore 250lb Rods & Hand Line
Beach Games
4 Yoga Mats
IARA is a 2017 50’ Fountaine Pajot sailing catamaran, beautifully refurbished in 2023 for a fresh, light, and relaxed feel throughout the Virgin Islands. Panoramic windows brighten the inviting salon, while a convertible lounge area, well-appointed galley, smart storage, and an easy connection to the cockpit create a practical layout that keeps the sea always in view.
Accommodating up to 6 guests, IARA offers 1 master suite and 2 queen cabins, each with a private ensuite. Large cabin windows add to the airy feel, while generous spaces for lounging, swimming, snorkeling, and unwinding between beaches and sunset anchorages make every day easy to enjoy. Breezy, comfortable, and effortlessly polished, IARA makes every mile feel like vacation.
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
Always served with fresh tea, coffee, fruit juice, bread, and local fruit.
Choice of Sausage, Bacon, or Smoked Salmon & Eggs
Cooked to preference with breakfast accompaniments.
Quiche
Savory baked egg dish with seasonal ingredients.
French Toast
Golden toasted bread with classic accompaniments.
Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes served warm.
Crêpes
Delicate thin pancakes with sweet or savory options.
Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Served on fresh bread with classic fillings.
Frittata
Oven-baked egg dish with mixed ingredients.
Omelets Made to Order
Customized with a selection of fillings.
Smoothies
Fresh blended fruit smoothies.
MIDDAY
Duck Breast
Served on a bed of arugula with pomegranate dressing and pistachio dukkah.
Baja-Style Fish Tacos
Served with corn, pineapple, and quinoa salad.
Grilled Squid
Served with pear, arugula, and shaved parmesan salad.
Mixed Seafood Paella
Traditional rice dish with mixed seafood.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Served over sweet potato and fig salad with chamomile dressing.
Orzo-Stuffed Peppers
Served with lemon-baked chicken thighs.
Chicken Satay
Served with peanut dipping sauce, jasmine rice, and green papaya salad.
Flank Steak
Served with chimichurri and plantain frites.
Sea Bass
Served with lemon verbena beurre blanc over citrus green salad and chilled cream of beetroot soup.
HORS D’OEUVRES
Scallops
Served over pea and mint purée.
Truffle Mushroom Arancini
Crispy risotto balls infused with truffle.
Smoked Salmon
Served with hash brown, dill cream, and caviar.
Mango Tuna Tartare Wonton Bites
Fresh tuna with mango in crispy wonton shells.
Roasted Grapes
Served with herbs, burrata, and prosciutto.
Greek Stuffed Tomatoes
Tomatoes filled with Mediterranean ingredients.
Rosemary, Truffle & Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy fries with aromatic seasoning.
Zucchini Feta Fritters
Served with tzatziki.
Tuna Crudo
Served with passionfruit and lemon.
MAIN
Pork Loin Chop
Served with almond salsa, glazed figs, purple sprouting broccoli, and roasted carrots.
Crispy Skin Salmon
Served in a lemongrass coconut sauce with mixed vegetables.
Braised Halibut
Served with cherry tomatoes, tahini, and herb-stuffed tomatoes.
Lemon Pesto Gnocchi
Served with greens and Italian sausage.
Ginger Garlic Lobster Tails
Served with brussel sprouts and lemon crumb spaghetti.
Marinated Tiger Prawns
Served with pil-pil sauce and cauliflower shawarma.
Ribeye Steak
Served with cumin butter, sumac onion salad, and couscous.
Grilled Fish
Served with homemade babaganoush, beet purée, and wild rice.
Greek-Style Lamb Shank
Served with couscous.
Thai-Style Steamed Fish
Served with garlic sautéed greens.
DESSERT
Rose-Infused Crème Brûlée
Classic custard infused with rose.
Spiced Pears with Ice Cream
Warm spiced pears served with ice cream.
Coconut Date Truffles
Sweet coconut and date confections.
Chocolate Tahini Mousse
Rich chocolate mousse with tahini.
Earl Grey & Dark Chocolate Cake
Fragrant tea-infused chocolate cake.
Blood Orange Tart
Citrus tart with blood orange.
Dragonfruit Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with tropical dragonfruit.
Ginger & Lime Custard
Smooth custard with ginger and lime.
Tropical Pavlova
Crisp meringue with tropical fruit.
Coconut Panna Cotta
Silky coconut dessert.
Iara is a 2017 Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 sailing catamaran offering private crewed yacht charters in the BVI. She was beautifully refurbished in 2023 for a fresh, light, and relaxed feel in the Virgin Islands. Iara acccommodates 6 guests in 3 en suite cabins, 1 Master suite plus 2 Queen cabins. The bright saloon is practical and inviting, with panoramic windows, a convertible lounge area, and a well-appointed galley— with ample storage throughout. Large cabin windows and an easy cockpit connection keep the sea always in view. Expect easy island-hopping on your BVI charter with plenty of space to lounge, swim, snorkel, and enjoy classic on-the-water fun between beaches and sunset anchorages.
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