Rates Per Week
Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Chris Stubbs | US | 0 | 100-ton Master | English and Spanish. |
| Crew | Kaya Carrion | US | 100-ton Master |
MEET YOUR CREW – Captain Chris Stubbs and Captain/Chef Kaya Carrion
Chris has been sailing since he was a small child growing up surrounded by the barrier islands and marshes of the Carolinas. His first jobs were teaching sailing and then crewing larger monohulls which led to several months aboard a 120’ schooner in New Zealand at 18. At the College of Charleston, he doubled in Anthropology and Geology with a minor in Archeology while first working as a Divemaster and Aquarium Diver, and then later joining the scientific and marine crews aboard oceanographic research vessels. Chris continued working aboard research and survey vessels through grad school while completing his Masters in Geology at UCSB. In this time, he made the first maps of tens of thousands of seafloor methane seeps in offshore California, the Gulf of Mexico, and Siberia. He also began taking friends on epic bareboat sailing adventures in the Channel Islands while advancing his scuba background and exploring his new obsession of kitesurfing.
Following grad school, he continued working in the marine geophysical survey and oceanography industries beginning in Antarctica. In 2013, he established his own freelance consulting business, and to date has worked in all the world’s oceans and continents while maintaining an excellent offshore safety record. A passionate maritime tour guide, Chris holds a 100-ton USCG Master Captain license and loves introducing his charter guests to the wonders of the Virgin Islands. A life-long extrovert, Chris loves meeting people from all walks of life and sharing stories. He spends his free time traveling, kitesurfing/foiling, trying to break out of the beginner ranks of free diving and wing foiling, and playing in the ocean with his wife Kaya.
Kaya was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She spent her life fishing, crewing, and living aboard boats traversing the British, US, and Spanish Virgin Islands, particularly Culebra Island where her family vacation home was located. Kaya was introduced into the world of scientific SCUBA diving at Florida International University where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree and worked in a seagrass ecology lab. Kaya graduated summa cum laude, with undergraduate research experience, and membership into Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Her marine biology career continued soon after in the Virgin Islands, where she completed her Master’s degree and expanded her diving experience, becoming a certified technical diver with TDI advanced nitrox and decompression diving.
More recently, Kaya’s marine science career focuses on tropical coral and fish ecology. Her diving experiences have been incredibly unique with hundreds of scientific dives completing surveys for coral health, coral reef fishes, lobster, and more. Kaya is also a highly skilled captain and holds a USCG 100-ton Master license. Apart from her ocean experiences, Kaya is fully bilingual and grew up in a family of passionate foodies including several professional chefs. Her food passion started with Puerto Rican cuisine, but grew after traveling the world where she learned and became passionate about authentic foods from Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, Italy, Japan, Greece, Peru, South Korea, Morocco, and many other countries, cooking and learning from locals at homestays throughout her multiple backpacking journeys. Kaya can provide signature dishes from many regions of the world and cater to a broad array of pallets.
Kaya and Chris met on a marine science job in Culebra, PR in 2015 and were soon spending every free moment together. After the job, Chris followed Kaya first around Puerto Rico, and then began visiting her between jobs. Conspiring with her sisters, Chris surprised Kaya during a visit to see family in Ireland when she finally agreed to be his girlfriend. They have since crossed the US via campervan, traveled through dozens of countries, and lived in CA, FL, PR, and the USVI together. They have made a point of taking regional cooking classes as they have traveled the world, and take pride in being adventurous eaters. They are both passionate marine scientists with teaching experience at the university level, and love introducing their guests to the wonders of the ocean world. Their combined skills and experience offer travelers a broad array of options for indulging in all aspects of life at sea. They specialize in the BVI, USVI, and Spanish VI where Kaya grew up cruising and they both know intimately. Chris and Kaya got engaged on a trip to Australia in 2022 and celebrated their wedding in June 2024.
Be sure to follow Physalia on instagram! @sv_physalia
Chris, Kaya, and Waldo
Captain and Chef
Kaya
Captain
Chris
Waldo
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 2024 to 2025 | Inclusive | $19,000 | $20,000 | $21,000 | $22,000 | $23,000 |
| Summer 2025 | Inclusive | $19,000 | $20,000 | $21,000 | $22,000 | $23,000 |
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.
CHRISTMAS $25,000 (Up to 6 guests and must end by 12/26)
NEW YEARS RATES: $27,500 (Up to 6 guests)
HALF-BOARD RATES (7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER): $150 discount per person
***4 lunches and 3 dinners ashore at client expense***
Location Details
Summer Area: Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Location Details: St. Vincent and The Grenadines
MEET YOUR CREW – Captain Chris Stubbs and Captain/Chef Kaya Carrion
Chris has been sailing since he was a small child growing up surrounded by the barrier islands and marshes of the Carolinas. His first jobs were teaching sailing and then crewing larger monohulls which led to several months aboard a 120’ schooner in New Zealand at 18. At the College of Charleston, he doubled in Anthropology and Geology with a minor in Archeology while first working as a Divemaster and Aquarium Diver, and then later joining the scientific and marine crews aboard oceanographic research vessels. Chris continued working aboard research and survey vessels through grad school while completing his Masters in Geology at UCSB. In this time, he made the first maps of tens of thousands of seafloor methane seeps in offshore California, the Gulf of Mexico, and Siberia. He also began taking friends on epic bareboat sailing adventures in the Channel Islands while advancing his scuba background and exploring his new obsession of kitesurfing.
Following grad school, he continued working in the marine geophysical survey and oceanography industries beginning in Antarctica. In 2013, he established his own freelance consulting business, and to date has worked in all the world’s oceans and continents while maintaining an excellent offshore safety record. A passionate maritime tour guide, Chris holds a 100-ton USCG Master Captain license and loves introducing his charter guests to the wonders of the Virgin Islands. A life-long extrovert, Chris loves meeting people from all walks of life and sharing stories. He spends his free time traveling, kitesurfing/foiling, trying to break out of the beginner ranks of free diving and wing foiling, and playing in the ocean with his wife Kaya.
Kaya was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She spent her life fishing, crewing, and living aboard boats traversing the British, US, and Spanish Virgin Islands, particularly Culebra Island where her family vacation home was located. Kaya was introduced into the world of scientific SCUBA diving at Florida International University where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree and worked in a seagrass ecology lab. Kaya graduated summa cum laude, with undergraduate research experience, and membership into Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Her marine biology career continued soon after in the Virgin Islands, where she completed her Master’s degree and expanded her diving experience, becoming a certified technical diver with TDI advanced nitrox and decompression diving.
More recently, Kaya’s marine science career focuses on tropical coral and fish ecology. Her diving experiences have been incredibly unique with hundreds of scientific dives completing surveys for coral health, coral reef fishes, lobster, and more. Kaya is also a highly skilled captain and holds a USCG 100-ton Master license. Apart from her ocean experiences, Kaya is fully bilingual and grew up in a family of passionate foodies including several professional chefs. Her food passion started with Puerto Rican cuisine, but grew after traveling the world where she learned and became passionate about authentic foods from Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, Italy, Japan, Greece, Peru, South Korea, Morocco, and many other countries, cooking and learning from locals at homestays throughout her multiple backpacking journeys. Kaya can provide signature dishes from many regions of the world and cater to a broad array of pallets.
Kaya and Chris met on a marine science job in Culebra, PR in 2015 and were soon spending every free moment together. After the job, Chris followed Kaya first around Puerto Rico, and then began visiting her between jobs. Conspiring with her sisters, Chris surprised Kaya during a visit to see family in Ireland when she finally agreed to be his girlfriend. They have since crossed the US via campervan, traveled through dozens of countries, and lived in CA, FL, PR, and the USVI together. They have made a point of taking regional cooking classes as they have traveled the world, and take pride in being adventurous eaters. They are both passionate marine scientists with teaching experience at the university level, and love introducing their guests to the wonders of the ocean world. Their combined skills and experience offer travelers a broad array of options for indulging in all aspects of life at sea. They specialize in the BVI, USVI, and Spanish VI where Kaya grew up cruising and they both know intimately. Chris and Kaya got engaged on a trip to Australia in 2022 and celebrated their wedding in June 2024.
Be sure to follow Physalia on instagram! @sv_physalia
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Chris Stubbs | US | 0 | English and Spanish. |
| Crew | Kaya Carrion | US |
Chris, Kaya, and Waldo
Captain and Chef
Kaya
Captain
Chris
Waldo
Accomodation
Amenities
Electronics
General
Leisure
$65 per 1-tank dive for certified divers, this includes all equipment
Note: Certified divers must present evidence of dives within the 12 months prior to the charter or they will need to complete a PADI ReActivate refresher short course for their first dive. Rendezvous dives with local operators may not be subject to this requirement.
$200+$75 PADI ReActivate Refresher dive for previously certified PADI SCUBA divers are available, this includes all equipment, instructor, and one dive for $200. The elearning is $75 purchased from PADI directly.
$200 for initial PADI Discover SCUBA Dive ("DSD" aka “resort course”), this includes all equipment and provides an introduction to SCUBA diving with qualified Divemaster or Instructor accompanying the uncertified diver, and $120 for additional DSD dives.
Get certified on-charter! We encourage interested guests to do a referral certification which combines doing the classroom and pool work before charter at your home dive shop and then arriving ready to jump into the water with your instructor and start diving!
Referral certification dives are available for $135 per dive, 4 dives are generally required. These fees include rental equipment aboard the vessel which currently includes 5
regulators, 1 XS, 2 Sm, 3 Lg and 1 XL BCD. Any additional equipment required may be rented
at dive shop rates and will be reimbursed at cost.
Other Specs
Surf boards by req
Wakeboard
Kneeboard
Floating mat
2 Stand-Up Paddle boards
1 Kayak
Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests
6 Fishing rods and tackle - Shimano
Double/Single scull row boat
3 queen cabins
BREAKFAST
Gravlax, eggs, avocado, mustard aioli, sourdough
Quiche of the day
Tortilla de patatas
Lemon ricotta pancakes
Sizzling shakshuka, flatbread
Fresh baked Irish brown bread, eggs, vine roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon
Yogurt, seasonal fruit, granola, honey
LUNCH
Grilled peach burrata salad
Beer battered local fish sandwich on homemade potato bun
Fresh baked focaccia, mortadella, pesto, mozzarella, semi sundried tomatoes, balsamic glaze
Seared duck breast, Vietnamese green papaya salad
Local fish ceviche
Puerto Rican asopao, avocado, tostones
Lionfish taco on homemade corn tortilla
APPETIZERS
Baba ghanoush, flatbread
Lobster croquettes
Fermented tea leaf salad
Spicy tuna on crispy rice paper
Fresh baked potato buns, herbed butter
Local fish carpaccio
Mushroom soup made with St. Thomas grown mushrooms
DINNER
Rack of lamb, roasted carrots with harissa, grilled califlower salad, saffron couscous
Puerto Rican oxtail fricassee, rice, avocado, plantains
Burmese chicken coconut curry, jasmine rice, paratha
Sushi night!
Cedar plank fish of the day, celery root puree, parsley aioli, zucchini
Pan seared local fish, Greek salad, lemon roasted potatoes, flatbread, tzatziki
Homemade pumpkin ricotta tortelini, seared scallops, sage brown butter, crispy sage
DESSERTS
Pistachio cake
Coquito
mango sticky rice
Chocolate chip cookies, sea salt
Espresso chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
passionfruit squares
Tiramisu
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