MANNA

Guests 8
Cabins 4
Model Cat
Year Built 2014

Rate Period	Terms	Term Information	2 Guests	3 Guests	4 Guests	5 Guests	6 Guests	7 Guests	8 Guests
Summer 2024	Inclusive	Captain, Chef, All Meals, Ship's Bar, Fuel, and BVI Taxes are included.	$18,000	$19,250	$20,000	$21,250	$22,000	$23,500	$24,500
Winter 2024 to 2025	Inclusive	Captain, Chef, All Meals, Ship's Bar, Fuel, and BVI Taxes are included.	$18,000	$19,250	$20,000	$21,250	$22,000	$23,500	$24,500
Summer 2025	Inclusive	Captain, Chef, All Meals, Ship's Bar, Fuel, and BVI Taxes are included.	$18,000	$19,250	$20,000	$21,250	$22,000	$23,500	$24,500

Title	Name	Nation	Born	Licenses	Languages
Captain	Wayne Keese	USA	0	USCG 100T / PADI Instructor	English
Crew	Julia Carpenter	USA		USCG / STCW

The above photo is of Captain Allen and Chef Lu which has been on board together hosting our guest for the last two seasons. They will be departing the team mid-May in pursuit of other opportunities, stateside. Our organization is very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them and wish them the best in their future endeavors. Fair-winds my friends.

Now on with the current story.

In 2013, Manna was built by Royal Cape Catamaran in Durban, South Africa. She is a true 53′ ocean going vessel customized for the Scuba Diver with water level dive entry and full size ladder with stairwell steps. Once the yacht was launched and sea trails were completed, Captain Wayne sailed her across the Atlantic to the Caribbean islands for your enjoyment.

Manna’s primary team consists of Captain Wayne and Chef Jules which makes up quite the impressive résumé between the two of them. Captain Wayne with over 40 years of boat handling experience. Starting at the age of 10 where he recalls his dad purchasing a small 12-foot fishing boat from Sears to use in the coves of the local freshwater lakes. From there he advanced to competing in bass fishing tournaments progressing to larger and faster boats. He became a pilot at the age of 16, enlisted in the military at age 17 with his dad’s consent and decided to go airborne where he learned Skydiving. Later he founded Eagle Flight Skydiving where he spent years teaching in the civilian world earning every license available. He said that alone didn’t really pay the bills, so he continued pursuing his education and eventually started up a successful technology-based company. Which afforded him the opportunity to have Manna built and move to the Caribbean full-time. With the encouragement from his wife, they together founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called “Manna for Missionaries” to utilize the Yacht in the off season, as a way of giving back. With so much more that could be added, it would be extremely rare to find someone more knowledgeable and with a more diverse history to take you on this Journey through the islands.

Chef Jules earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from New Mexico State University. She has enjoyed the highly rewarding experience of helping others find the homes of their dreams for two decades as a real estate broker. In her spare time, she too discovered two true passions she never realized: cooking and sailing. Which as crazy as it might sound lead her to
obtaining her Captain’s license along with the needed STCW certification to cross international waters. This was just the start as it has given her the freedom to navigate countless Caribbean islands over the last eleven years preparing amazing meals and entertaining Guest along the way. Did I mention Jules owns a private yacht and is how she was able to accomplish all this? She now employees a full-time crew aboard and believes that the crystal blue waters, gentle breezes, colorful sunrises, and sunsets along with the freedom of sailing, brings a special peace and tranquility to life. That blissful feeling becomes evident in all the dishes she prepares, making your meals utterly delightful. Jules looks forward to sharing her spectacular menu with a variety of delectable dishes, assuring an extraordinary culinary experience.

If you’re looking for a Charter Group you can trust in delivering the knowledge, skill, safety and expertise, along with the excitement to make your vacation special, look no further. The Team at S/V Manna is your ticket. Go ahead and take a moment to read some of the reviews and you will find they can customize any vacation for anybody, including your own group. Simply tell them what you want and sit back and watch the Magic happen.

Scuba Dive? Of course. Captain Wayne has a strong passion for diving and sharing that knowledge with others. When divers come onboard they are in for a real treat. S/V Manna offers “Free” onboard daily dives for all certified divers. Who does that? Forget about the need to schedule and pay the additional cost for rendezvous diving or limited dives onboard. It’s all part of the package and Wayne will dive with you as much as you would like at no extra charge. Now that’s walking the talk.

Not a diver? No worries we have plenty for you to do above the water including skiing, wake boarding, towable’s, hiking and dancing among a few. Who knows maybe you would like to give diving a try through a discover scuba course or even complete a scuba certification while onboard. There is a charge for the PADI Certification but no charge for your dives. If that is of interest, visit with Wayne before your Charter starts and he will be more than happy to put a plan together just for you. Some studies will need to be done online prior to arriving.

So, wait no longer! Come aboard and experience life in the Caribbean!

Owner / Captain

Wayne Keese

Chef / First Mate

Julia Carpenter

Living the life of a Pirate

Arrrr..... Guest & Crew Always

Charter Rates Per Week

Rate Period	Terms	2 Guests	3 Guests	4 Guests	5 Guests	6 Guests	7 Guests	8 Guests
Summer 2024	Inclusive	$18,000	$19,250	$20,000	$21,250	$22,000	$23,500	$24,500
Winter 2024 to 2025	Inclusive	$18,000	$19,250	$20,000	$21,250	$22,000	$23,500	$24,500
Summer 2025	Inclusive	$18,000	$19,250	$20,000	$21,250	$22,000	$23,500	$24,500

Additional Rate Information

CREW GRATUITY: The prices do not include a tip for your crew. It’s customary to tip your crew at the end of the charter, the standard for good service is 15%-20% of the charter fee.

Full Board rates require one dinner ashore at guest expense.

Captain Only Rates:
$17,000 Client pays ALL expenses. Rendezvous diving only.

Half Board Rates: Deduct $200 per person per 7 nights of charter. Requires 3 Lunches and 4 Dinners and associated beverages taken ashore at client expense. Please inquire for less than 7 nights.

Local Fare Rates: Deduct $50 per person per 7 nights of charter. Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Remaining meals taken ashore at guest expense.

Sleep aboard Rates: Please calculate using 1/2 the daily rate. Includes boarding after 5pm, dock side with marina amenities along with welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning and an early charter start. Dinner ashore at client expense. 6 Night Min.

Option for USVI pick up available for a fee of $500 EACH WAY (regardless of number of guests/nights) plus the associated BVI port fees and taxes for entry/exit to be paid by the guest at the port of entry/exit.
Pick up/Drop off port is Red Hook, St Thomas. For short turn arounds, drop off will be at Cruz Bay, St John where guests can depart to St Thomas on the scheduled ferry.

CHRISTMAS / NEW YEARS: 1-8 @ $28,500, 7 night minimum. BVI ports only
Christmas charter must end no later than December 26th. New Year charter cannot begin earlier than Dec 27th. One dinner ashore at guests expense.

Spanish Virgins Maximum 6 pax only
You can view a sample itinerary that the amazing crew of Manna skillfully put together. The itinerary is sample of Spanish Virgin Islands (SVI) charter and includes; stops at one of the oldest lighthouses in the Caribbean, exhilarating island hikes, breathtaking snorkel spots and basking in the sun on the sand of the world famous Flamenco Beach.