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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 | $37,000 | $37,500 | $38,000 | $38,500 | $39,000 | $39,500 | $40,000 |
| Summer 2025 | Inclusive | $37,000 | $37,500 | $38,000 | $38,500 | $39,000 | $39,500 | $40,000 |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Location Details: St. Thomas, USVI.
St. Vincent and The Grenadines
Please inquire for additional location availability.
MEET YOUR CREW
Mark Russell
Michael O’Brien
Jeanique De Klerk
Born in Japan, growing up in England with American parents, Mark has always been a voyager. Having started sailing at a young age, he completed his RYA day skipper course at the ripe age of 13 years old on a 32’ sloop sailing the French and English coasts. His passion for all things nautical led him to a degree in Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology at the University of Plymouth where he completed his Yacht Master course and worked locally as a dive guide and RIB pilot. Soon wishing to explore further afield, Mark embarked on a career as a professional dive guide and instructor working all over the world and clocking up thousands of dives culminating in a 4.5hr dive to 260’ on a rebreather to explore a war wreck in Vanuatu. This was while working on his first luxury motor yacht. He then stayed in this sector on and off for the next 17 years earning MCA Master 3000 and Y4 engineer licenses. One notable break from luxury yachts was his time spent with the race vessel ‘Earthrace’. The team circumnavigated the globe in 60 days in a 78’ motor yacht with 4 crew and still hold the World Record to this day! Mark loves exploring the Virgin Islands and all the fun, culture and nature it has to offer.
Born and raised in South Africa, Michael O’Brien has always had a deep connection with the ocean. This lifelong passion led him to earn his PADI Divemaster certification in Sodwana Bay, Durban, in 2020 – a testament to his exceptional diving skills.
In the same year, Michael discovered his love for culinary arts. Pursuing this newfound passion, he underwent formal culinary training for 4 years in Stellenbosch. His talent and dedication quickly propelled him into the world of fine dining, where he honed his skills in prestigious Cape Town establishments, including The Manor House and Delaire Graff Wine Estate.
Seeking to combine his two greatest loves – the ocean and food – Michael set his sights on a career at sea. In early 2023, he secured his first maritime position as 3rd chef on a vessel in Scotland. His culinary expertise and adaptability saw him swiftly rise through the ranks, eventually becoming the sole chef aboard an 80-foot yacht cruising the Bahamas.
Now, Michael has embarked on a new adventure as part of the crew aboard Ripple. He brings his unique blend of ocean expertise and culinary mastery to our catamaran, enhancing our guests’ experiences with his skills both as a chef and an experienced diver. We’re thrilled to welcome him as a valuable member of the Ripple family, where his passion for the sea and gourmet cuisine contributes immensely to creating unforgettable charter journeys.
Jeanique is a young and ambitious soul from a small, rural town in Solwezi, Zambia. She started yachting at the age of 20 with the aim to be independent, travel to her hearts content and to experience diverse cultures. With two summer seasons under her belt she has worked on charter yachts in Greece, the Mediterranean and the east coast of the USA. She was a competitive swimmer for twelve years and just loves the water and has now had the opportunity to scuba dive and see the underwater world we share with our aquatic friends.Being
able to work both on deck and inside vessel’s, she’s been able to see the best of both worlds on a yacht or sailing vessel. She has been aloud the opportunity to share her friendly, caregiving nature everywhere she goes, allowing the people whom connect and meet her feel the positive and kind hearted nature which is her personality and character.
This great crew look forward to welcoming you onboard Ripple this season and creating the best vacation memories for you, your friends and families.
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Mark Russell | USA | 1976 | EnglishFrenchKoreanSpanish |
| Crew | Michael O'Brien | South African |
Captain
Mark Russel
Chef
Michael O'Brien
Stewardess
Jeanique De Klerk
Accomodation
Amenities
Electronics
General
Leisure
Max 3 dives included, per certified diver, per 7 nights charter
Additional dives are $50 per certified diver
Scuba gear includes a BCD, regulator, weights and tank. Crew will arrange rental equipment on behalf of the guests and have it onboard when guests arrive
Wetsuits, if desired, need to be rented.
Advanced Open Water Course, 200 per person plus material, 5 dives included.
Open Water Diver Referral Course, 250 per person plus materials, includes 5 dives
PADI SCUBA diver course, 200 per person plus materials, includes 3 dives.
15 PADI Specialty Diver courses offered, 150 per person plus materials, includes 3 dives
Other Specs
4 hair driers
3 hair straigtheners
1 steam iron
shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, sun creams (reef friendly)
cabin and beach towels
Mid week linen change of cabins
•Internet
•Cell Phone
Beach set up with sun shade Shibumi and 8 deck chairs, cooler bags for drinks
Kneeboard
Wakeboard
Tube
Floating mat
Sunchill
3 Stand-Up Paddle board
4 Fishing rods and tackle
Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests
Snuba - Third lung - onboard
Spearfishing equipment onboard (USVI only)
2 Bote floating chairs
Underwater lights
Kite gear purchased, 2 boards, 2 kites, 1 harness and 1 bar
Mini malibu surf board
2 underwater scooters, Sublu brand
Entertainment:
Starlink
Speakers on deck
Sonos sound units
Karaoke machine
Movie projector and screen
Fire stick tv and sports streaming unit
Galley:
Drinking water filtration system and soda stream (Ripple won 1st place for designer water at 2023 St Thomas yacht show)
Gas BBQ installed
Ripple accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 luxurious queen cabins all ensuite with electric heads and seperate shower stalls and individually controlled AC.
Fans throughout the boat.
Michael’s Sample Menu
BREAKFAST
All breakfast will have a cereal station set up as well as choice of a chef’s hot breakfast plate.
Hot
Eggs
Bacon
Sausage
French toast
Pancakes
Chef’s sea Breakfast Plate
Eggs benedict
Cold (Set up Every Morning)
Fruit platter
Yogurt
Muffins
Toast
LUNCH
Fish Tacos with Vibrant Watermelon Salad – freshly caught tuna , red cabbage, cilantro, avocado, tomato, fresh citrus sauce
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad – grilled pesto chicken breast, cherry tomato, sweet peppers, goat’s cheese, fusilli
Grilled Grouper Fillet with Styled Greek Salsa Salad – grouper fillet, mango, red cabbage, cucumber, olives ,feta Greek salsa dressing
Cheeseburgers in Paradise/ Sweet Potato Fries/ Pulled Wild Leaf – homemade cheeseburgers, brioche bun, bacon jam, roman lettuce, sweet potato fries
Cheese/ Onion/ chicken / Quesadillas with Honey Mustard Salad – pan seared chicken, onion, freshly grated cheddar/pepper jack, lightly toasted tortilla
Beef Kababs with Fresh creaser Salad -prime cut of beef cubed, onions, peppers, courgettes
Catch of the day/rice/ grilled vegetables – freshly caught mahi-mahi, basmati rice, peppers, courgettes and aubergine
CANAPES
Whipped Wild Honey/ Watermelon/ Cracker -honey that is whipped in a machine that is dressed over watermelon cubed, water cracker
Homemade hummus and Crudites – carrots, celery, cucumber, blended chickpeas
Creamy Spinach Dip – spinach, parmesan cheese, sour cream, secrete spices baked to perfection
Mini Bacon Pancake Bites – confit bacon placed on a savory flour bite
Melon Wrapped Prosciutto – summer melon wrapped in prosciutto
Popcorn Chicken Bites/ Olives- battered chicken cubed fried to perfection with deli olives
Arancini balls – italian rice balls flavored with saffron and herbs lightly fried
STARTERS
Rice Paper Wrapped Mushroom and Shrimp/ Spring Rolls – sautéed mushroom, spring onion, blanched shrimp, rice paper
Bruschetta/ Garlic Caprese Bread – cubed tomato petal, garlic, parsley bread
Prawn Cocktail – tomato, horseradish and sugar syrup, grilled prawns
Bacon Wrapped Scallops – U10 scallop, deli bacon
Rolled Cucumber with Cream Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes -thinly sliced cucumber, cream cheese, chopped sun dried tomatoes
Caramelized Onion and Brie Tartlets – brewed white onion, brie cheese, savory tart
Melon of the land and sea – sliced melon, brushed with apricot jam
DINNER
Beef Roast/Carrots/ Steamed Baby Potatoes/Gravy – Prime beef cut, blanched carrots, baby potatoes, beef fat sauce with cream split
Meatloaf Pasta – Tomato based minced loaf crumbled on top of tagliatelle
Beef Fillet/ Pommes Anna/ Rainbow Carrots/Jus – fillet of beef, layered potatoes, grilled carrots, beef trimming sauce
Grilled Sea Bass/ New Potatoes/ Grilled Corn/ Parsley Sauce – sea bass, boiled potatoes tossed in cilantro, corn, flour-based sauce with parsley
Creamy Bacon and mushroom pasta with Garlic Bread – roasted mushroom and bacon tossed in a creamy sauce, linguini, garlic bread
Chicken Stir-Fry with Glass Noodles – flame grilled chicken breast, mixed vegetables, glass noodle Thai chili sauce
Flamed grilled lamb/ garlic crushed potatoes/asparagus – local sourced lamb rack / potatoes roasted in garlic oil, steamed buttered asparagus
DESSERT
Crème Brulé.
Lemon Posset.
Cheesecake
Chocolate Fondant.
Key Lime Pie.
Poached pear/ caramel ice cream
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