VIRGIN ISLANDS CHARTER YACHTS:
1-800-596-0594
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PHYSALIA
| Length: | 52 ft |
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| Builder: | Lagoon |
| Year Built: | 2007 |
| Refit: | 2016 and 2022 |
| Max Guests: | 6 |
| Cabins: | 3 |
| # Crew: | 2 |
| Max Speed: | 10 knots |
| Cruising: | 6-8 knots |
| Fuel Use: | 1.5 US Gall/Hr |
| Beam: | 28.5 ft |
| Draft: | 4.7 ft |
| Base Port: | Virgin Islands |
| S/V Physalia, crewed and operated by her owners Chris and Kaya. Masters level marine scientists, Chris & Kaya can offer your clients a deep immersion into the ocean world, each of them able to engage in discussion on any point of curiosity about the ocean, geology, and wildlife that abound in the Virgin Islands. They also cater to specialty water sports including kitesurfing and wing-foiling support, as well as onboard SCUBA diving with diving instruction available. Possibly unique to Physalia, they even have a 15’ double/single scull crew-style row boat on-board in addition to their normal dinghy. They love treating their guests to out of the way anchorages, scenic naturalist guided hikes, fishing, free diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking. Their top-notch culinary offerings feature local ingredients and cuisines from around the world and have gotten rave reviews. The third member of the crew and official ship’s ambassador is a very well-behaved and well-trained local pup named Waldo who melts hearts everywhere he goes. Please consider them for your clients, they won’t be disappointed! |
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Accomodations:
| 3 queen cabins | |
| Queens: | 3 |
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Charter Yacht PHYSALIA : 2007 52 ft Lagoon Catamaran
Scuba Diving
| Scuba: | Onboard |
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| Resort Course: | 200-150 per dive |
| License Info: | Instructor |
| Compressor: | Onboard |
| Dive Tanks: | 8 |
| BCs: | 4 |
| Regs: | 5 |
| Divers: | 6 |
| Dive Info: | |
| $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. | |
Water Toys
| Dinghy: | 13ft |
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| Dinghy HP: | 40hp |
| Dinghy Pax: | 8 |
| Knee Board: | Yes |
| Snorkel Gear: | Yes |
| WakeBoard: | Yes |
| PaddleBoard: | Yes |
| 1 Man Kayak: | Yes |
| Float Mats: | Yes |
| Boarding Ladder: | Aft Sugar Scoop |
| Beach Games: | Yes |
| DeepSea Fishing: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear: | Yes |
| Gear Type: | Trolling |
| # Fish Rods: | 6 |
| UnderWater Cam: | Yes |
| UnderWater Video: | Yes |
| Sail Instruct.: | Yes |
| Other Toys: | |
| Captain is a certified sailing instructor and is happy to teach guests the basics of sailing 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 | |
Entertainment
| Internet: | Onboard WIFI |
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| BBQ: | Yes |
| Salon Stereo: | Yes |
| Num CDs: | Yes |
| Board Games: | Yes |
| Num Books: | Yes |
| iPod: | Yes |
Amenities | |
| Voltages: | 12 Volt and 115v onboard |
| AC: | Full |
| AC Night: | Yes |
| Special Diets: | Yes |
| Kosher Diets: | No |
| Nude Charters: | Inq |
| Guest Smoke: | Transom steps |
| Crew Smokes: | No |
| Guest Pet: | Yes |
| Children?: | Yes |
| Min Age: | Water safe |
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Crew Profile
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 fiance 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. Her childhood experiences on the water inspired her to pursue a career in marine science and she has since completed her Bachelor’s and her Master’s degree in Marine Biology. When Kaya began her undergraduate studies she was introduced into the world of scientific diving at Florida International University where she worked in a seagrass ecology lab and gained experience with research diving throughout the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, including Dry Tortugas National Park. 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 worked as a research assistant 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, Korea, 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. Tthey 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
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Sample Menu
BREAKFAST
House cured salmon, soft boiled eggs, avocado, mustard aioli, sourdough
Gruyere and mushroom quiche
Tortilla Española
Lemon ricotta pancakes, maple syrup
Sourdough, Caribbean pumpkin, goat cheese, sage brown butter, caramelized shallots, poached egg
Brioche French toast, rum maple syrup
Yogurt, seasonal fruit, granola, honey
LUNCH
Jicama tacos, panko shrimp, mango salsa, spicy mayo
Beer battered snapper sandwich on homemade potato bun
Fresh baked focaccia, turkey, pesto, semi sundried tomatoes, balsamic glaze
Vietnamese green papaya salad
Mahi ceviche
Puerto Rican asopao, lobster, avocado, tostones
Lionfish taco on homemade corn tortilla
APPETIZERS
Homemade baba ghanoush and hummus, pita
Puerto Rican cheese balls, guava dipping sauce
Fish of the day carpaccio
Fresh baked potato buns, honey butter glaze, flakey salt
Salmon rillette, toasted baguette
grilled peach burrata salad
Mushroom soup
DINNER
Rack of lamb, roasted carrots, harissa, tahini dressing, couscous
Puerto Rican oxtail fricassee, rice, avocado, plantains
Burmese chicken coconut curry, jasmine rice, roti
Sushi night!
Cedar plank fish of the day, celery root puree, parsley aioli, asparagus
Pan seared local fish, Greek salad, lemon roasted potatoes, flatbread, tzatziki
Homemade pumpkin tortelini, sage brown butter, toasted hazelnut
DESSERTS
Red wine poached pears
Basque burnt cheesecake
pistachio cake
Gooey chocolate chip cookies, sea salt
Flourless chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
Coquito
Rates
| SEASON: | 2 Guests | 4 Guests | 6 Guests |
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| Winter 2024 to 2025 | $19,000 | $21,000 | $23,000 |
| Summer 2025 | $19,000 | $21,000 | $23,000 |
| Summer 2024 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $22,000 |
Turn Around: 48
Preferred Pickup: St. Thomas
Other Pickup: St. Thomas
Price Details:
CRUSING GROUNDS*****As of August 23, 2024
Physalia is taking new bookings in the following cruising grounds:
USVI only Dec-April,
USVI and Spanish May-July.
6 NIGHT CHARTERS
Rate divide by 7 X 6.4Nights
LESS THAN 6 NIGHT CHARTERS
Rate divided by 6N X number of nights
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***
LOCAL FARE OPTION (7/5/6): $75 discount per person
***2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at clients expense***
CHILD DISCOUNT: No child discount offered
Rate Terms:
(Caribbean Terms) InclusiveAll rates are for the entire yacht and are subject to change without notice prior to actual reservation.
An additional premium maybe applied for Holiday Periods such as Christmas and New Year.