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Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Michael Plotner | US | 1990 | USCG 100 ton, Padi Dive Instructor | |
| Crew | Sara Hogan | US | USCG 100 ton |
Michael was born in Northwestern Pennsylvania by Lake Erie. Being around lakes and fresh water rivers fishing and boating was a big part of growing up. After attending university at Edinboro PA and getting an accounting degree his career plans took a turn when he took an interest in Maritime in San Francisco in 2015. The rest is history and his love of the ocean, care and safety of vessels, and providing the best experience to guests and friends around him to the top standards has become his main goal. Michael worked as an engineer on larger yachts before adventuring into a captain role aboard catamarans. He has ran Floatation Therapy a 450 lagoon for 3 seasons prior, always providing the best guests experience and maintaining the vessel to the highest standards.
Sara was born in Texas and lived her younger years in San Antonio. At 13 years old her parents decided to move onto their 41’morgan out island sailboat. She lived onboard Invincible until she was 18. During those 5 years onboard, she traveled through the eastern and western Caribbean learning Spanish, surfing, sailing, and living a life on the ocean. Growing up on the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in maritime. She loves entertaining and sharing her knowledge of the water to ensure the most spectacular time for her guests and friends alike. Being the chef onboard it will be her pleasure for her to provide you the absolute best entrees and hors d’oeuvres. Sara with her sense of adventure, love for the water, and culinary skills she will ensure you to have the best experience on any vessel. Sara has taken her cooking to the next level in the past 3 years, attending culinary courses, and always coming up with the next best dish in her menu.
Michael and Sara first met on a 160’ sailing yacht in New York City working as crew.Michael was the engineer and Sara was the deckhand/crew chef. They hit it off instantly developing a relationship both professionally and romantically. The couple worked for 2 years together sailing and exploring New York, Newport in the summer, the Caribbean, and Bermuda in the winter. Michael and Sara took their skills to the sailing catamaran Floatation Therapy where they spent 3 seasons, providing the best experience for all their charter guests. They are thrilled to bring their experience and hospitality to Liquid Zen.
Captain Michael Plotner
Qualifications
USCG 100ton Masters
Padi Dive Instructor
AEC 1
AEC 2
STCW 95
Chef Sara Hogan
Qualifications
USCG 100ton Masters
Ashburton Culinary School
RYA Day Skipper License
PADI Open water
STCW 95
Crew fully vaccinated
Captain
Michael Plotner
Chef
Sara Hogan
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 | 7 Guests | 8 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | Inclusive | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 |
| Summer 2025 | Inclusive | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 |
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | Inclusive | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 |
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Location Details
Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Michael was born in Northwestern Pennsylvania by Lake Erie. Being around lakes and fresh water rivers fishing and boating was a big part of growing up. After attending university at Edinboro PA and getting an accounting degree his career plans took a turn when he took an interest in Maritime in San Francisco in 2015. The rest is history and his love of the ocean, care and safety of vessels, and providing the best experience to guests and friends around him to the top standards has become his main goal. Michael worked as an engineer on larger yachts before adventuring into a captain role aboard catamarans. He has ran Floatation Therapy a 450 lagoon for 3 seasons prior, always providing the best guests experience and maintaining the vessel to the highest standards.
Sara was born in Texas and lived her younger years in San Antonio. At 13 years old her parents decided to move onto their 41’morgan out island sailboat. She lived onboard Invincible until she was 18. During those 5 years onboard, she traveled through the eastern and western Caribbean learning Spanish, surfing, sailing, and living a life on the ocean. Growing up on the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in maritime. She loves entertaining and sharing her knowledge of the water to ensure the most spectacular time for her guests and friends alike. Being the chef onboard it will be her pleasure for her to provide you the absolute best entrees and hors d’oeuvres. Sara with her sense of adventure, love for the water, and culinary skills she will ensure you to have the best experience on any vessel. Sara has taken her cooking to the next level in the past 3 years, attending culinary courses, and always coming up with the next best dish in her menu.
Michael and Sara first met on a 160’ sailing yacht in New York City working as crew.Michael was the engineer and Sara was the deckhand/crew chef. They hit it off instantly developing a relationship both professionally and romantically. The couple worked for 2 years together sailing and exploring New York, Newport in the summer, the Caribbean, and Bermuda in the winter. Michael and Sara took their skills to the sailing catamaran Floatation Therapy where they spent 3 seasons, providing the best experience for all their charter guests. They are thrilled to bring their experience and hospitality to Liquid Zen.
Captain Michael Plotner
Qualifications
USCG 100ton Masters
Padi Dive Instructor
AEC 1
AEC 2
STCW 95
Chef Sara Hogan
Qualifications
USCG 100ton Masters
Ashburton Culinary School
RYA Day Skipper License
PADI Open water
STCW 95
Crew fully vaccinated
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Michael Plotner | US | 1990 | |
| Crew | Sara Hogan | US |
Captain
Michael Plotner
Chef
Sara Hogan
Amenities
Electronics
General
Leisure
Navigator Mask & Semi Dry Snorkel
Tank Rails & Racks
Dive FlagsScuba Pro BCD Level
Scuba Pro MK2/R095 Regulators
Scuba Pro R095 Octos
Scuba Pro 2 gauge consoles
Soft Weights
Wrist Compasses
Tank Boots
Additional dives $50 per dive per person.
Online course required before charter commences.
DSD Course $200
Open water Referral $400
Other Specs
Floating Dock 10'x10'
Noodles
Sub- wing
Kanjam
Ladder Golf
TV/Movie Projector
Soundboks Bluetooth Speaker
5 Cabin Version:
3 Queen en suite Staterooms and 1 twin bunk cabin available for guests.
Crew takes port forward queen stateroom
*Crew are willing to move into the bunk cabin for a fee
of $1,000
Chef Sara’s Sample Menu
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict with poached eggs, smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce over English muffins
Avocado Toast with sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, fried egg with parmesan cheese
Homemade pancakes with blueberry compote and whipped cream
Shakshuka with crispy bread
Breakfast sandwiches with assorted fruit
Chia seed pudding with assorted fruit and toast
Sausage biscuits and gravy with fried egg
Lunch
Soba noodle salad, grilled chicken with soy ginger dressing
Steak salad with creamy poppy seed dressing
Bang bang shrimp tacos with homemade tortillas
Cheeseburgers with homemade buns and kettle cooked salt and vinegar chips
Homemade pepporini pizza
Lime and cayenne chicken skewers with corn relish and crispy polenta
Fancy grilled cheese with pasta salad
Dinner
Proscuitto wrapped chicken breast stuffed with goat cheese served with romesco sauce and fondont potatoes
Homemade fettucini with seared salmon and lemon caper butter sauce
Filet Mignon with sweet potato pomme pure, bacon wrapped grean beans with chimichurri sauce
Seared swordfish with apple and fennel salad with marinated tomatoes
Seared jumbo shrimp with creamy polenta feta and basil pesto
Seared scallops with celeriac pure, sauteed kale with caper crumbs
Corriander encrusted Ahi Tuna carrot and cucumber slaw with wasabi vinaigrette
Dessert
Olive oil cake with homemade caramel sauce and macerated strawberries
Creme Brulee
Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate espresso ganache
Lemon and blueberry verbena tartlettes
Churro popovers with caramel and chocolate sauce
Blueberry basque cheesecake
Honey and greek yogurt panna cotta with tropical fruit salad
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