Ed Hamilton & Co. Yacht Charter Agents

DAYDREAM

  • Guests 8
  • Cabins 4
  • Model Cat
  • Year Built 2002

Rates Per Week

Crew Profiles

Specifications

Accommodations

2022 Refit:
New hull paint
New mainsail
New jib
Yanmar engines both rebuilt
New shaft seals
Northern Lights genset rebuilt

4 Queen Cabins for 8 guests
1 Queen & Twin Cabins for crew
NOTE: DayDream can legally accept up to 10 guests if final 2 guests are kids and willing to share cabins or sleep in the salon/cockpit area. Please inquire on pricing for additional guests.

Sample Menu

DAY BREAK
Lighter selections of fresh fruits, cereals, & yogurts

Bagels & lox with everything bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, eggs, cucumber and red onion

Eggs Benedict with thick cut canadian bacon on a toasted English muffin hollandaise sauce & hashbrowns

Huevos Rancheros with fried sautéed over easy eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro and avocado

Loaded Avocado Toast with red pepper flakes, feta, and lime.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with sweet potatoes, local greens, and fried eggs

Cinnamon hazelnut French Toast with drizzled syrup cinnamon powered sugar and berries served with crispy bacon

Vegetable frittata with chipotle aioli served with breakfast sausages

MIDDAY
Mediterranean orzo salad with roasted peppers, onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, feta, fresh dill & basil

Velvety 4 tomato & roasted pepper Gazpacho served cold with goey gouda grilled cheese sandwiches

Southern Delta Tomatoe basil pie

Fresh summer dill Shrimp Salad served over crispy romaine and hearts of palm salad

Fresh catch Ceviche With avacado, mangoes, crisp peppers & cilantro

Table side authentic homemade Caesar Salad with croutons, anchovies & shaved parmesan

HOR’S DEOUVRES
Chefs Choice Charcuterie Board

Goat Cheese mushroom onion balsamic demi glaze toast points

Mini cucumber Sandwiches

Jalapeno stuffed aged cheddar cheese poppers with fig creme fraiche

Deviled eggs

Mini bitsize blts stuffed in cherry tomatoes

Creamy chorizo queso dip

Antipasto skewers with mozzarella, salami, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke & Mediterranean green olive.

Blistered Shishito peppers with Caribbean aioli

Benedictine crudite cucumber dill creme sauce with fresh seasonal veggies and crostini

Prosciutto peach arugula flatbread with balsamic glaze

MAIN
Chiles en Nogada spicy and sweet chiles stuffed with carribean picadillo with walnut cream sauce and pomegranates

Cheesy Ground Turkey Hawaiian roll sliders with pickles & homemade slaw

Chipotle fresh caught fish Tacos with pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cotija cheese in seasoned flour tortillas

Lump salmon or carb croquettes on a couscous and arugula salad with remoulade sauce

Key West Cuban ham & swiss sliders with pickles on sweet Hawaiin rolls

Classic Charleston Shrimp & Grits Tender shrimp and andouille sausage with red, green, and yellow bell peppers and taso gravy. With velvety gouda grits

White Chicken Green Chili Enchiladas with creamy mozzarella roux and fresh avocado & cilantro

Basque chicken with mushroom & shallot madeira wine sauce with basmati rice

Coconut curry chicken panang with rice noodles

Chicken piccata with white wine caper sauce

Pablano, onion, goat cheese, Stuffed pork tenderloin with tomatillo white wine cream sauce

New orleans cajun butter shrimp fresh grilled lemons served with french baguette

Steaks with roasted smashed potatoes seasonal vegetables, and fresh chimichurri sauce

Blackened Mahi Mahi served with coconut lime rice, mango salsa, and curry aioli

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with a garlic potato mash and roasted vegetables

DESSERT
Bourbon peach cobbler

Flourless Chocolate cake lava

Coconut key lime pie

Pots de crème

COCKTAILS
Coquitos

Painkillers

Lime in da coconut

San miguel spicy margaritas

Aperol margaritas

Bourbon milk punch

SAUCES
Jalepeno mignonette sauce

Tahini

Bearnaise

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.

MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.

SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking.

HALF-BOARD OPTION:
7 nights ($150 off per person) – Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners aboard – with all other meals to be taken ashore at client expense

LOCAL-FARE OPTION:
7 nights ($75 off per person) – Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.

CHRISTMAS: 1-8 guests @$37,000 Must end on or before 12/27
NEW YEARS: 1-8 guests @ $39,000 May not start prior to 12/28

 

Additional Rate Information

Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

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
Summer 2026 Inclusive $29,000 $29,500 $30,000 $30,500 $31,000 $31,500 $32,000

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.

MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.

SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking.

HALF-BOARD OPTION:
7 nights ($150 off per person) – Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners aboard – with all other meals to be taken ashore at client expense

LOCAL-FARE OPTION:
7 nights ($75 off per person) – Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.

CHRISTMAS: 1-8 guests @$37,000 Must end on or before 12/27
NEW YEARS: 1-8 guests @ $39,000 May not start prior to 12/28

 

Location Details

Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Captain Rusty Day

Captain Dr. Rusty has a unique combination of qualifications and experience to make him an ideal skipper and guide both above and below the water. Rusty is the founder and Director of MANTA (Marine Science And Nautical Training Academy), a marine science non-profit based in Charleston, South Carolina, and operating its marine science field studies programs in the Virgin Islands since 2009. MANTA recently acquired DayDream, and now uses this beautiful yacht as their base for their marine science education and research activities when it’s not chartering. Your charter proceeds help support the yacht and the student programs, so thanks for your support!

Rusty was raised in a seafaring family from the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. Growing up on boats, with a love of the ocean and an inquisitive nature made the decision to pursue marine biology quite natural. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MSc in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston, and PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Pau, France.

Dr. Day has worked as a marine scientist at a number of labs, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He has worked on everything from corals, sea turtles, seabirds, and dolphins, using tools ranging from commercial fishing gear or SCUBA, to lasers and mass spectrometers. Dr. Day is an Adjunct Biology Professor at the College of Charleston, and has authored dozens of scientific publications in top journals and a book chapter.

In addition to Dr. Day’s scientific accomplishments, he also holds a 200 Ton Master Captains License and Sailing Endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard, has logged 1000s of miles under sail, and is certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.

Rusty loves to teach and lead divers in exploring the reefs. So if you’re inquisitive about marine life, he’s happy to do slide shows to teach guests the local reef fish and corals, talk about turtles, give you an expert underwater tour, show you how to spot coral disease or bleaching, or collect specimens to look at under our on-board microscopes. And, he’s also a pretty decent fisherman when dinner time comes around!

Chef Neely Woodson Powell

Neely grew up on her family’s Island, a small boutique resort in the Florida Keys called Little Palm Island. Where she spent her life doing all things hospitality. Her family was very customer experience driven and she learned at a young age the importance treating people like family!
Her family also had a 1971 42’ Bermuda Hinkley, so sailing is second nature.
After college she started a shoe business in Charleston South Carolina. Designing, manufacturing, and growing this to 26 stores around the states and the Caribbean. Where she continued her inherent ability to quickly build authentic relationships, yall will be instant friends! If your real nice she will probably give everyone shoes!
Her favorite past time from a young age is cooking and she has mastered over the years some of the most yummy dishes that are requested over and over!
You will want all her recipes and dont forget about the custom made drinks at your command, shes a mixologist too!

The fun and entertaining chemistry between Captain Rusty and Neely makes for an unforgettable vacation that you will never forget and want to share with them every year.

Title Name Nation Born Languages
Captain Rusty Day 0
Crew Neely Woodson Powell

Captain

Rusty Day

Chef/First Mate

Neely

Accomodation

Electric Heads 5

Amenities

Ac Full
Generator 2
Water Maker Yes
Ice Maker Yes

Electronics

Sat Tv No
Ipod Yes

General

Length 62 ft
Pax 8
Cabins 4
Refit 2022
Year Built 2002
Cruise Speed 10 Kts
Guest Smoke Sugar Scoops Only
Guest Pet No
Children Allowed No
Min Child Age No minimum

Leisure

Dinghy 2021 14' Brig Eagle 4
Dinghy Hp 50 HP Honda
Adult W Skis 1
Jet Skis No
Wave Run No
Knee Board No
Stand Up Paddle 2
Wind Surf No
Gear Snorkel 10
Tube No
Scurfer No
Wake Board 1
1 Man Kayak No
2 Man Kayak No
Float Mats 1
Games Beach Yes
Fishing Gear Yes
Dive Info Dives with a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Bauer Mariner II Air Compressor: 8.6 cfm or 7.5 min per tank
Night Dives are included and the number of night dives throughout the week will be discussed with guests
Dive Costs Dive cost: $250 per person for the week
Cost of resort course: $300
Cost of Open Water: $650
Cost of Advanced: $550
Open Water Referral Checkout Dives – $400 per person
Includes four open water training dives, certification processing, and up to one additional dive per day after certification. Equipment provided: regulator, BCD, tanks, and weights.

Other Specs

size Feet 62.00 Ft
Beam 30
Draft 8
Queen 4
Jacuzzi No
Pref Pickup St. Thomas
Other Pickup Tortola, BVI
Turn Around 48HR
Builder Leopard
Vcr Dvd Yes
Salon Stereo Yes
Board Games Yes
Num Dine In 8
Sun Awning Yes
Hammock Yes
Deck Shower Yes
Bimini Yes
Special Diets Yes
Kosher Inq
B B Q Yes
Gay Charters Yes
Nude Charters Yes
Engines 2 Yanmar 240 HP16 kw Northern Lights
Inverter Yes
Voltages 110
Water Capacity 40 gallon per hour
Dinghy Pax 9
Kids Skis No
Sea Bob No
Sea Scooter No
Kite Boarding No
Dinghy Sailing No
Fish Gear Type Trolling and Spinning
Num Fish Rods 3 trolling and 2 Spinning
Under Water Cam No
Under Water Video No
Green Make Water Yes
Scuba Onboard Onboard
Resort Course $300
Full Course $650
License Info -
Compressor Onboard
Num Dive Tanks 25
Num B C S 14
Num Regs 12
Num Weights 12
Num Divers 8
Num Dives 12
Num Dive Lights 14
Other Entertain Games:
Dominoes
Cribbage
Backgammon
Shut the box
Scrabble
Cards
Poker Chips
Communicate Starlink
Cellular Hotspot
Tp In Heads Yes
Ac Night Yes
Ac Sur Charge None
Deep Sea Fish Yes
Other Toys 3 Hammocks
2 Stand Up Paddle Boards
2 Bote Tandem Inflatable Paddle Board/Kayak Hybrids
3 Part Bote Round Lounge
2 Bote Lounge Chairs
1 Adult Water Ski Set
Wakeboard
Floating Mat
Dive Gear
3 Shimano Trolling Rods (2- 30 & 1- 20)
2 Shimano Spinning Rods (6000 & 2500)
Underwater Metal Detector

2022 Refit:
New hull paint
New mainsail
New jib
Yanmar engines both rebuilt
New shaft seals
Northern Lights genset rebuilt

4 Queen Cabins for 8 guests
1 Queen & Twin Cabins for crew
NOTE: DayDream can legally accept up to 10 guests if final 2 guests are kids and willing to share cabins or sleep in the salon/cockpit area. Please inquire on pricing for additional guests.

DAY BREAK
Lighter selections of fresh fruits, cereals, & yogurts

Bagels & lox with everything bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, eggs, cucumber and red onion

Eggs Benedict with thick cut canadian bacon on a toasted English muffin hollandaise sauce & hashbrowns

Huevos Rancheros with fried sautéed over easy eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro and avocado

Loaded Avocado Toast with red pepper flakes, feta, and lime.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with sweet potatoes, local greens, and fried eggs

Cinnamon hazelnut French Toast with drizzled syrup cinnamon powered sugar and berries served with crispy bacon

Vegetable frittata with chipotle aioli served with breakfast sausages

MIDDAY
Mediterranean orzo salad with roasted peppers, onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, feta, fresh dill & basil

Velvety 4 tomato & roasted pepper Gazpacho served cold with goey gouda grilled cheese sandwiches

Southern Delta Tomatoe basil pie

Fresh summer dill Shrimp Salad served over crispy romaine and hearts of palm salad

Fresh catch Ceviche With avacado, mangoes, crisp peppers & cilantro

Table side authentic homemade Caesar Salad with croutons, anchovies & shaved parmesan

HOR’S DEOUVRES
Chefs Choice Charcuterie Board

Goat Cheese mushroom onion balsamic demi glaze toast points

Mini cucumber Sandwiches

Jalapeno stuffed aged cheddar cheese poppers with fig creme fraiche

Deviled eggs

Mini bitsize blts stuffed in cherry tomatoes

Creamy chorizo queso dip

Antipasto skewers with mozzarella, salami, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke & Mediterranean green olive.

Blistered Shishito peppers with Caribbean aioli

Benedictine crudite cucumber dill creme sauce with fresh seasonal veggies and crostini

Prosciutto peach arugula flatbread with balsamic glaze

MAIN
Chiles en Nogada spicy and sweet chiles stuffed with carribean picadillo with walnut cream sauce and pomegranates

Cheesy Ground Turkey Hawaiian roll sliders with pickles & homemade slaw

Chipotle fresh caught fish Tacos with pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cotija cheese in seasoned flour tortillas

Lump salmon or carb croquettes on a couscous and arugula salad with remoulade sauce

Key West Cuban ham & swiss sliders with pickles on sweet Hawaiin rolls

Classic Charleston Shrimp & Grits Tender shrimp and andouille sausage with red, green, and yellow bell peppers and taso gravy. With velvety gouda grits

White Chicken Green Chili Enchiladas with creamy mozzarella roux and fresh avocado & cilantro

Basque chicken with mushroom & shallot madeira wine sauce with basmati rice

Coconut curry chicken panang with rice noodles

Chicken piccata with white wine caper sauce

Pablano, onion, goat cheese, Stuffed pork tenderloin with tomatillo white wine cream sauce

New orleans cajun butter shrimp fresh grilled lemons served with french baguette

Steaks with roasted smashed potatoes seasonal vegetables, and fresh chimichurri sauce

Blackened Mahi Mahi served with coconut lime rice, mango salsa, and curry aioli

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with a garlic potato mash and roasted vegetables

DESSERT
Bourbon peach cobbler

Flourless Chocolate cake lava

Coconut key lime pie

Pots de crème

COCKTAILS
Coquitos

Painkillers

Lime in da coconut

San miguel spicy margaritas

Aperol margaritas

Bourbon milk punch

SAUCES
Jalepeno mignonette sauce

Tahini

Bearnaise

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