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SAILING CATAMARAN · 54FT · VIRGIN ISLANDS / GRENADINES / WINDWARD
Cocktails & Dreams
Private Crewed Yacht
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FT — SAILING CATAMARAN
10
GUESTS
5
CABINS
2
CREW
Virgin Islands / Grenadines / Windward
HOME PORT
From
$34,000
Per Week
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The Yacht
'Cocktails & Dreams' is a Sailing Catamaran, accommodating up to 10 guests, available for crewed charter with a home base in Virgin Islands / Grenadines / Windward.
Cocktails & Dreams Description and Charter Summary Information
Cocktails & Dreams is your ultimate panoramic charter option! She is characterized by completely open spaces. Boasting clean cut interior design and large, luxury social areas. Providing a large tilt-and-turn door and sliding windows for a never ending grand vision on the ocean. Cocktails & Dreams promises a 5-star luxury charter yacht that is modern and eminently stylish!
Special Offer
Early Winter Special – 10% Discount.
10% off all 6 & 7 night charters from November 1–December 15, 2026 (Thanksgiving week excluded).
Discount: 10%
Special Offer
Cocktails & Dreams | November & December 2026 Offers.
Grenada & Grenadines – Special Flat Rates Book a 7-night charter at simplified all-inclusive pricing: $29,500 in November 2026 or $32,500 in December 2026 (excluding Christmas & New Year's weeks). No relocation fees apply.
Specifications
At a Glance
- Length
- 54 ft
- Beam
- 28 ft
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Heads
- 5
- Queen Beds
- 5
- Year Built
- 2023
Yacht Information
From the Logbook
Our take: Cocktails & Dreams
Cocktails & Dreams is a strong Bali 5.4 option for groups looking for a spacious, social, and comfortable layout. The signature Bali garage door opens the salon directly into the cockpit, creating one large indoor-outdoor living area that makes the yacht feel open and easy to enjoy as a group.
With five queen cabins, she works especially well for larger groups who want enough cabin space without moving into a much higher price range. Her flybridge, front deck, and open main living areas give guests several places to relax throughout the day, while her water toy selection, including wakeboards, tubes, paddleboards, snorkel gear, noodles, and fishing gear, adds a fun and active side to the charter.
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Additional yacht details including amenities and standard equipment for Cocktails & Dreams
Explore Cocktails & Dreams
Nov 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026
Winter 2025 to 2026
$34,000–$38,000 / week
Inclusive
- 2 guests
- $34,000
- 3 guests
- $34,500
- 4 guests
- $35,000
- 5 guests
- $35,500
- 6 guests
- $36,000
- 7 guests
- $36,500
- 8 guests
- $37,000
- 9 guests
- $37,500
- 10 guests
- $38,000
Base: Virgin Islands / Grenadines / Windward · Pickup: Scrub Island
May 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Summer 2026
$34,000–$38,000 / week
Inclusive
- 2 guests
- $34,000
- 3 guests
- $34,500
- 4 guests
- $35,000
- 5 guests
- $35,500
- 6 guests
- $36,000
- 7 guests
- $36,500
- 8 guests
- $37,000
- 9 guests
- $37,500
- 10 guests
- $38,000
Base: Virgin Islands / Grenadines / Windward · Pickup: Scrub Island
Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027
Winter 2026 to 2027
$34,000–$38,000 / week
Inclusive
- 2 guests
- $34,000
- 3 guests
- $34,500
- 4 guests
- $35,000
- 5 guests
- $35,500
- 6 guests
- $36,000
- 7 guests
- $36,500
- 8 guests
- $37,000
- 9 guests
- $37,500
- 10 guests
- $38,000
Base: Virgin Islands / Grenadines / Windward · Pickup: Scrub Island
May 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027
Summer 2027
$34,000–$38,000 / week
Inclusive
- 2 guests
- $34,000
- 3 guests
- $34,500
- 4 guests
- $35,000
- 5 guests
- $35,500
- 6 guests
- $36,000
- 7 guests
- $36,500
- 8 guests
- $37,000
- 9 guests
- $37,500
- 10 guests
- $38,000
Base: Virgin Islands / Grenadines / Windward · Pickup: Scrub Island
Winter & Summer Bases:
- Scrub Island, BVI
- Sandy Lane Yacht Club and Residence, Canouan, SVG
- Marina Fort Louis, French, Saint Martin
- Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia
Times:
- Check-In: 12 PM
- Check-Out: 12PM
- Turnover between charters 48h for same location
- 72hrs between SXM and VI
- 96hrs between VI or SXM and Windward Islands
Embarkation Locations:
- St. Martin;
- St. Barth;
- Antigua;
- Guadalupe;
- Martinique;
- Saint Lucia;
- Saint Thomas;
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines;
- Grenada.
RELOCATION FEES:
- $500 - anywhere else in BVI
- $1,000 - between US and British Virgin Islands;
- $2,000 - within Leeward Islands;
- $3,000 - to Windward Islands.
Rate Notes & Conditions
GENERAL:
- Minimum 5-nights, inquire for less;
- 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;
CHILD DISCOUNT: $100 off per child under 12 at time of charter.
SLEEP ABOARD: 50% of the daily rate. Boarding from 4 PM. Guests to dine off the yacht that evening.
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense. Discount of $150 per person off the 7 night rate.
LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense. Discount of $75 per person off the 7 night rate.
CHRISTMAS:
- Rate $45,000
- $6,000 discount for Christmas 2026, if booked by April 2026
- Must end no later than 28 December
- Includes a gala dinner with champagne and premium wines
- Minimum 7-nights
NEW YEARS:
- Rate $48,000
- Must start no earlier than 28 December
- Includes a gala dinner with champagne and premium wines
- Minimum 7-nights
- Minimum 5-nights, inquire for less;
- 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;
CHILD DISCOUNT: $100 off per child under 12 at time of charter.
SLEEP ABOARD: 50% of the daily rate. Boarding from 4 PM. Guests to dine off the yacht that evening.
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense. Discount of $150 per person off the 7 night rate.
LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense. Discount of $75 per person off the 7 night rate.
CHRISTMAS:
- Rate $45,000
- $6,000 discount for Christmas 2026, if booked by April 2026
- Must end no later than 28 December
- Includes a gala dinner with champagne and premium wines
- Minimum 7-nights
NEW YEARS:
- Rate $48,000
- Must start no earlier than 28 December
- Includes a gala dinner with champagne and premium wines
- Minimum 7-nights
ELEANOR'S SAMPLE MENU
SAMPLE MENU
BREKKY
Served with fruit platter and yogurt parfait
Loaded Breakfast Croissant
Buttery croissant filled with your choice of premium breakfast favourites
Turkish Eggs
Poached eggs over whipped Greek yoghurt with warm Aleppo chilli butter, herbs and toasted sourdough.
Bananas Foster French Toast
Brioche French toast with caramelised bananas, vanilla mascarpone and toasted pecans
Avocado Smash
Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with poached eggs, feta, cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, shaved ham and velvety hollandaise on toasted brioche
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Toasted bagel with whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, pickled red onion, capers and dill
Shakshuka
Eggs baked in a fragrant spiced tomato sauce with feta and toasted sourdough
Mixed Berry, Bacon & Maple Pancakes
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with mixed berries, crispy bacon and pure maple syrup
LUNCH
Fish Tacos
Crispy fish with guacamole, rocket slaw, fresh salsa and a hint of chilli
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, grilled chicken, Parmesan, homemade croutons and creamy Caesar dressing
Loaded Beef Gyros
Grilled beef wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, fresh Greek salad and fries
Pork Schnitzel
Golden pork schnitzel with potato salad and burrata Caprese
Tuna Poke Bowl
Fresh sashimi-grade tuna with sushi rice, avocado, edamame, cucumber, sesame and ponzu dressing
Peruvian Chicken Salad
Chargrilled Peruvian chicken over seasonal greens with feta, pomegranate and fresh coriander-lime dressing
Ultimate Focaccia Sandwich
Freshly baked focaccia filled with burrata, basil pesto, heirloom tomatoes, cured ham and balsamic glaze
APPETIZERS
Charcuterie Board
Artisan cheeses, cured meats, olives, berries, nuts and chutney
Pear, Prosciutto & Goat’s Cheese Bites
Fresh pear, prosciutto and goat’s cheese with honey and toasted pine nuts
Loaded Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips loaded with avocado, fresh salsa and queso
Fish of the Day Ceviche
Fresh local fish with mango, avocado, red onion and passionfruit dressing
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Seasoned shrimp in crisp lettuce cups with fresh herbs and a zesty dressing
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Creamy roasted pepper hummus with warm, fluffy flatbreads
Caprese Bites
Mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil with fresh pesto and balsamic glaze
MAIN
Miso-Glazed Chilean Seabass
Caramelised Chilean seabass with a sweet-savoury miso glaze, served with seasonal greens and jasmine rice
Seafood Linguine
Fresh seafood tossed with linguine in a garlic, chilli and white wine sauce
Filet Mignon
Prime beef tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce, creamy dijon mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Lemon & Herb Salmon
Pan-seared salmon over lemon Parmesan orzo with asparagus and a white wine dill sauce
Chicken, Mushroom & Leek Risotto
Creamy Parmesan risotto with roasted chicken, wild mushrooms and braised leeks
Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Lollipops
Herb and pistachio-crusted lamb cutlets with roasted baby potatoes, minted pea purée and red wine jus
Thai Red Chicken Curry
Fragrant coconut red curry with seared ginger chicken thigh, steamed jasmine rice and garlic-parsley flatbread
DESSERTS
Sunken Amaretto Chocolate Cake
Rich almond chocolate cake topped with whipped Amaretto cream and fresh raspberries
Key Lime Pie
Tangy key lime filling in a buttery biscuit crust with whipped cream and lime zest
Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Silky vanilla bean custard with a crisp caramelised sugar crust
Biscoff Cheesecake
Creamy Biscoff cheesecake with a spiced biscuit base and Biscoff crumb
Eton Mess
Crushed meringue folded with Chantilly cream, fresh berries and berry coulis
Chocolate Lava Cake
Warm dark chocolate fondant with a molten centre, served with vanilla bean ice cream
Classic Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked sponge layered with mascarpone cream and finished with cocoa
Tender
TBD · 30 HP
Beach Games
Boarding Ladder— Aft
Fishing Gear— type: Trolling & Casting, rods: 3
Floating Mats ×2
Kayak (2-person)
Snorkel Gear
Stand-up Paddleboards ×2
Swim Platform— Aft
Tube
Wakeboards
• 1 x Casting rod for small fish
• 1 x Circular Floating Dock
• 1 x tackle box with various lures
• 10 x Pool noodles for snorkeling and swimming
• 2 x Trawling fishing rods
•12 x snorkeling gear
Air Conditioning
BBQ
Bimini
Board Games
CDs
Deck Shower
Dining ×12
Internet/WiFi— Onboard WIFI
Salon Stereo
Smoking Allowed— On deck only
iPod/MP3
Captain
Francois Meyer
South African · English
Chef
Eleanor Thompson
British · English
MEET YOUR CREW 2026/2027 Season
CAPTAIN: Francois Meyer
CHEF: Eleanor Thompson
Francois was born and raised for several years in Richards Bay on the east coast of South Africa with the ocean on his doorstep and a fishing rod in his hand - it quickly became a way of life.
His family relocated and traded the beach for the wild bush and moved to a small town in south-west of Kenya called Magadi where he spent the rest of his childhood growing up on vast expanses of wilderness with wildlife on his doorstep.
After school he tried his luck at professional rugby but unfortunately an injury ended his short career and forced him to move on. Thankfully the ocean never stopped calling and soon he was back with a passion that had grown stronger with the absence.
He began his nautical career working as deck crew on Superyachts in the Mediterranean, then as a chef on charter Catamarans in the Virgin Islands followed and by several Atlantic crossings. With every second spent on the ocean, his love for this lifestyle has grown.
Francois is extremely excited to be back in the Virgin Islands with & Beyond Yacht Charters for his 4th season, to continue this adventurous chapter meeting new people, sharing stories and creating lifelong memories for his guests.
Eleanor, raised in the small seaside town of Dover in the Southeast of England, I grew up with a great appreciation of the outdoors, nature and adventure. My mother, born and raised in Africa, and my father, having a military background, have lived, and worked internationally. As such, trotting round the world on my own adventure is something that has come very naturally to me!
At nineteen I left the UK to study Mandarin at Nanjing University in East China, a real-life highlight and a great food tasting opportunity. Since graduating I have travelled most of Far and south east Asia and worked in China organising cultural programmes for westerner students - a very rewarding role. I am passionate about authentic experiences and the best of local food and culture.
During the pandemic, I took a corporate travel job in London. It gave me a detailed understanding of the travel and hospitality industry, but I needed to get back to the frontline. I was keen to do something that combined all the things I loved most; cooking, meeting great people, good weather, and an adventure! Since starting my dream job, I have worked as a chef on private charters in Greece and Croatia, and now beginning my 5th season in the U.S. Virgin Islands with &Beyond Yacht Charters.
Unforgettable
Thank you for an unforgettable week! It was truly an incredible experience. Thank you Eleanor for your cooking mastery and Francois for your impeccable steering!
Thank you
Sophia
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