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Private yacht vacations in the US and British Virgin Islands
59 ft
Vessel length
10
Guests · 5 queen cabins
3
Professional crew
2020
Year built

Sailboat fun. Amenities you expect. Luxury you want.

Built in South Africa and lovingly maintained, Celestine is a sailing yacht with five ensuite queen cabins, air conditioning throughout, and a chef who lives aboard.

Celestine at anchor
Queen cabin interior

Five queen cabins

Five staterooms of similar size. Each has under-bed storage, a wardrobe, and its own ensuite head with an electric toilet, a shower, a sink, and a vanity.

Salon with open doors to cockpit

Indoor-outdoor flow

An electronic window and door open the salon straight onto the forward cockpit.

Aft deck with seating

Four social zones

Four places to gather: the forward cockpit for sun, the shaded aft deck for open-air dining, the salon with its panoramic windows, and the flybridge for sunset.

Salon kitchen with views

High-end comforts

Celestine has air conditioning throughout (11 units), a watermaker, an icemaker, a TV and audio system in the salon, two dishwashers, and seven refrigerators.

Onboard chef plating a steak dinner

Onboard private chef

A private chef cooks restaurant-quality meals on board, from plated dinners to casual island fare.

Water toys and equipment

Water toys

Two paddleboards, an e-foil, an underwater Seabob, and an inflatable Hangout come out at every anchorage, and the tender takes you exploring.

Where will Celestine take you?

Every itinerary is planned around you: the coves, the harbors, and the best food in the islands.

Wondering what a week looks like? Two real charters, plotted leg by leg on the chart.

Sample itineraries

Virtual tour

Walkthrough video

Float around

Thoughtfully designed spaces

The salon and gathering spaces connect easily and get plenty of natural light. The cabins are all the same size, which suits couples traveling together.

S/Y Celestine main deck and cabin layout plan
Cutaway view of S/Y Celestine showing interior arrangement

Drawings © Voyage Yachts, South Africa.

People who make it happen

Three professional crew live aboard Celestine: a captain, a chef, and a stewardess.

Captain Jamie Still aboard S/Y Celestine

Jamie Still

Captain

Jamie has more than 30,000 miles at sea. Guests consistently give him top ratings, and their reviews mention his calm, steady command, his local knowledge, and his flexibility around what they want to do.

Chef

Announced soon

Your chef lives aboard and plans every meal around your tastes, from plated dinners to casual island lunches.

Stewardess

Announced soon

Your stewardess looks after the interior, the service, and the small details of a week aboard.

Weekly charter rates

Split among couples, a week aboard Celestine rivals the price of an upscale cruise ship cabin, and for families it compares with hotels or vacation rentals plus dining out. The rate is all-inclusive: crew, meals, drinks, fuel, and water toys.
Party size
Low seasonMay through August
High seasonDecember through April
6 gueststhree couples
$6,250per person, for the week$37,500 total per week
$7,083per person, for the week$42,500 total per week
8 guestsfour couples
$4,875per person, for the week$39,000 total per week
$5,500per person, for the week$44,000 total per week
10 guestsfive couples
$4,100per person, for the week$41,000 total per week
$4,600per person, for the week$46,000 total per week

Low-season weeks start at $35,500 for two guests.

Included in every rate

  • Full professional crew
  • All meals prepared aboard
  • Standard bar and beverages
  • Fuel and water sports gear

Not included

A 20% crew gratuity is customary and not included in the base charter rate.

Special Christmas and New Year's charter rates apply.

Optional dining plans

Eat some meals ashore at your own expense and the rate comes down by $75 to $150 per person.

Half-board plan

Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore

  • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners on board
  • 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)

$150 discount per person

Local fare meal plan

A taste of Caribbean cuisine

  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 6 dinners on board
  • 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)

$75 discount per person

Charter Smarter

Pay for your charter over time

Our partner Charter Smarter's Yacht Vacation Layaway lets you secure Celestine with a 15% deposit, then spread the balance across equal monthly payments, split between up to five guests.

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