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Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Wayne Keese | USA | 57 | USCG 100T - PADI Scuba & First Response Instructor | English |
| Crew | Emily Keese | USA | USCG 100T - PADI Divemaster - First Response Instructor |
Captain Wayne and Chef Emily Keese are both originally from Texas. They met skydiving in the late 1990’s and have always led a very adventurous lifestyle together.
Wayne began his adventurous lifestyle at the age of 16 when he found the love of flying an airplane. He joined the Army at the age of 17 and became part of an airborne unit which sparked his desire to skydive professionally. He later pursued his instructor’s ratings and began Eagle Flight Skydiving in Granbury, Texas to share the sport with others.
Emily pursued a career as a pharmacist. As a way of giving back, Emily volunteers working with groups like Open Arms International in Eldoret, Kenya and Outreach organizations on the Amazon River assisting with the needed medical camps.
Wayne and Emily found a new love of scuba while honeymooning in Cozumel. They have both pursued their Padi Divemaster, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response Trainer certifications. With several dive vacations, their love of the sea grew and they had a dream to purchase their own sailboat at some point.
In 2013, they commissioned Royal Cape Catamaran in Durban, South Africa to build S/V Manna, a true 53′ ocean going vessel. After sailing Manna across the Atlantic and the love for the islands in BVI it was decided to share the passion with others by chartering her in the BVI for a few years before continuing on with circumnavigating. In the last two years during the off season they have sailed over 20,000 nautical miles abroad delivering supplies for humanitarian efforts in areas like Haiti along with providing aid for full time missionaries in the field around the world. During these new adventures Wayne and Emily both have earned their USCG 100 ton Master Ratings with Sail Endorsements.
You will find the crew aboard S/V Manna to be awesome and extremely unique. Whether you’re looking for a slow relaxing vacation or a fast paced adventure the crew onboard Manna has the knowledge and skills to deliver. You and your guest are truly in for the vacation of a lifetime.
Crew has received covid-19 vaccination
Pirates
Wayne and Emily
Specifications
Additional Rate Information
Additional Rate Information
Charter Rates Per Week
| Rate Period | Terms | 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2021 to 2022 | Inclusive | $14,500 | $15,500 | $16,500 | $17,500 | $18,500 |
| Summer 2022 | Inclusive | $14,500 | $15,500 | $16,500 | $17,500 | $18,500 |
| Winter 2022 to 2023 | Inclusive | $14,500 | $15,500 | $16,500 | $17,500 | $18,500 |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands
Location Details: Manna is available year round in the US and Spanish Virgin Islands. Please inquire for other locations.
Captain Wayne and Chef Emily Keese are both originally from Texas. They met skydiving in the late 1990’s and have always led a very adventurous lifestyle together.
Wayne began his adventurous lifestyle at the age of 16 when he found the love of flying an airplane. He joined the Army at the age of 17 and became part of an airborne unit which sparked his desire to skydive professionally. He later pursued his instructor’s ratings and began Eagle Flight Skydiving in Granbury, Texas to share the sport with others.
Emily pursued a career as a pharmacist. As a way of giving back, Emily volunteers working with groups like Open Arms International in Eldoret, Kenya and Outreach organizations on the Amazon River assisting with the needed medical camps.
Wayne and Emily found a new love of scuba while honeymooning in Cozumel. They have both pursued their Padi Divemaster, Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response Trainer certifications. With several dive vacations, their love of the sea grew and they had a dream to purchase their own sailboat at some point.
In 2013, they commissioned Royal Cape Catamaran in Durban, South Africa to build S/V Manna, a true 53′ ocean going vessel. After sailing Manna across the Atlantic and the love for the islands in BVI it was decided to share the passion with others by chartering her in the BVI for a few years before continuing on with circumnavigating. In the last two years during the off season they have sailed over 20,000 nautical miles abroad delivering supplies for humanitarian efforts in areas like Haiti along with providing aid for full time missionaries in the field around the world. During these new adventures Wayne and Emily both have earned their USCG 100 ton Master Ratings with Sail Endorsements.
You will find the crew aboard S/V Manna to be awesome and extremely unique. Whether you’re looking for a slow relaxing vacation or a fast paced adventure the crew onboard Manna has the knowledge and skills to deliver. You and your guest are truly in for the vacation of a lifetime.
Crew has received covid-19 vaccination
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Wayne Keese | USA | 57 | English |
| Crew | Emily Keese | USA |
Pirates
Wayne and Emily
Accomodation
Ammenities
Electronics
General
Leisure
Dive Gear updated yearly.
All course are certified through PADI
Discover Scuba $160
This is a course for the curious non-certified diver. The course entails a short academic session, pool session and upon successful completion, a two-tank boat dive. This entire package includes all necessary equipment,
Complete Open Water Course $595
Average two full days with confined water session where we build your scuba diving skills in a controlled environment and 4 boat dives to demonstrate the skills you have learned. Includes PADI E-leaning which must be completed prior to arriving, dive Log, use of any scuba equipment necessary to complete course, and upon successful completion, processing fees. Buying onboard or bringing your own mask and snorkel is highly recommended.
Referral Open Water completion check out dives $325
The certification process will never seem long or difficult when you have the opportunity to finish it in the Caribbean! This package Includes 4 open water dives over two days.
Advance Open Water course $390
Are you looking to upgrade your dive credentials? The PADI advanced open water training features 3 core dives which include DEEP, NAVIGATION, and NIGHT. This package includes use of manual, any or all equipment to complete course. You will receive an on-board briefing with no classroom time required. Choose ELearning and all you are paying for are the dives.
(PADI ELearning fees not included)
Rescue Diver $500
Now you can become a rescue diver in just two days. Before enrolling in this course you must be an advanced open water diver and have current CPR and FIRST AID Certification. Manual and all necessary equipment to complete course, including processing fees, for only $500.
Specialty courses available upon request.
Other Specs
New state of the art Phillips AED on board
Emergency Oxygen on board
USCG Emergency Frist Response Kit
Body Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner provide in each cabin
Premium Linens and towels
2000 watt Stereo sound system with 3 separate zones including the mast.
Full size BBQ Grill
Portable VHF radios for guest use when on shore to call for pickup
Dry Bags for going to shore
Plenty of on board Games and movies
Pirate Costumes are provided for Michael Beans Happy Arrrr… show.
2 Subwings
1 Wake board
10 Dive Mask in different sizes to fit your face profile w/Snorkel
10 Dive / Snorkel fins with socks provided for comfort
3 Full-face snorkel Mask
8 Premium float noodles
2 Floating mats for sunbathing on the front deck.
Beach towels provided
10 Person Floating island
2 Paddle boards
3 person Hard Kayak
Water Ski
1 Subwings
3 person Tube
Appetizers and Snacks:
Ceviche with corn chips
Baked Goat Cheese with crackers
Fruit Plates with dip
Vegetable Trays with dip
Cream cheese dip with carrots and bagel chips
Queso, Picante and chips
Nuts and Pretzels
Trail Mix
Guacomole , Cucumber Salsa and chips
Chips and Dip
Breakfast:
Breakfast burritos
Ham cups with egg
Muffins
Quiche
Oven baked eggs and bacon
Pancakes and Sausage
Fruit and Cheese Plate
Breakfast pie
Various Yogurts and Cereals
Lunch:
Hamburgers and Fries
Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Shrimp melon salad
Antipesto Salad
Pulled Pork with Coleslaw
Chicken Salad
Turkey Wraps
Dinner:
Pork loin with Guava Sauce
Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
Orange chicken
Smoked Ribs
Beef Tenderloin with Smashed potatoes
Shrimp Curry
Roasted mustard seed sea bass
Lasagna
Desserts
Fruit Sorbet
Pineapple lush
Cheescake
Key Lime Pie
Banoffe Cake
Cupcakes
Chocolate Cake
Brownies with Ice Cream
Assorted Cookies
* Special or custom dietary requirements available upon prior request
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