45 ft Sailing Catamaran
Ideal for up to 6 guests
3 cabins
2 crew
Pricing from $15,500/week
'MAKIN MEMORIES' is a Sailing Catamaran, accommodating up to 6 guests, available for crewed charter with a home base in US Virgin Islands.
MAKIN MEMORIES Description and Charter Summary Information
This 2016 (2022 Refit) Lagoon 450 offers an amazing amount of space for her size. There are four beautifully appointed queen sized staterooms with lots of light and storage space. Each of the cabins have climate control and pristine ensuite bathrooms. Throughout the yacht light wood is used and the decor is simple and contemporary.
The lounge area has comfortable seating and an indoor dining option - plus the signature Lagoon wraparound windows that offer a fantastic panoramic view. The cockpit is shaded and has two distinct seating areas with lots of space to walk around comfortably - easy access through to the back steps for swimming. The fly bridge is where the sailing action takes place, but is also the best spot for dolphin spotting or just taking in the amazing Virgin Island scenery.
Forward there are trampolines and a great seating area. This new yacht is going to be a popular lady without a doubt!
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Specifications
Guests | 6 |
Cabins | 3 |
Queen Beds | 3 |
Heads | 3 |
Length | 45 ft |
Beam | 26 ft |
Year Built | 2016 |
Yacht Information
Additional yacht details including amenities and standard equipment for MAKIN MEMORIES
Dive into the Details for MAKIN MEMORIES
Season | 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests |
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Winter 2024 to 2025 | $18,200 | $18,300 | $18,400 | $18,500 | $18,600 |
Summer 2025 | $18,200 | $18,300 | $18,400 | $18,500 | $18,600 |
Winter 2025 to 2026 | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,500 | $21,000 | $21,500 |
Breakfast
**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free, which are noted below (“GF”).**
MAKIN’ MEMORIES CRAB AND AVOCADO EGGS BENEDICT
Maryland Blue Crab drizzled with melted butter and Old Bay seasoning stacked atop a perfectly poached egg, freshly sliced avocado on a toasted English muffin and finished with a tangy homemade lemon-hollandaise sauce
CINNAMON ORANGE FRENCH TOAST
Thickly sliced challah bread dipped in a cinnamon orange egg batter, toasted and caramelized, served with warmed organic maple syrup, thick cut farm bacon, fresh oranges and strawberries
ACAI BOWL (GF)
Frozen berry smoothie bowl topped with organic granola, organic hemp seeds, shredded coconut and fresh berries
SMOKED SALMON BAGEL BUFFET
Sliced smoked Atlantic salmon served with grilled New York style bagels, Philadelphia cream cheese, organic sweet cherry tomatoes, minced red onion, scallions, capers, chopped bacon and lemon wedges
AVOCADO TOAST BREAKFAST STACK
Toasted 5-grain seed bread topped with smashed avocado, Canadian bacon, fried egg and organic alfalfa sprouts served with freshly sliced papaya and mint salad
LIGHT AND FLUFFY BLUEBERRY PANCAKES (GF)
Served with organic warm blueberry maple syrup, fresh blueberries and breakfast sausage
LIGHT BREAKFAST FARE (GF)
Homemade Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake served with honey vanilla Greek yogurt, organic granola, chopped local fresh fruit salad
Lunch
**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free and are noted below.**
GRILLED CARIBBEAN SHRIMP & MANGO SALAD (GF)
Lightly spiced grilled jumbo shrimp served atop kale and/or mixed greens salad with freshly grated carrots, sliced mango and avocado, diced red and yellow peppers, red onions, fresh cilantro, tossed with a homemade coconut lime ginger vinaigrette
MAKIN MEMORIES THAI WITH GRILLED CHICKEN (GF)
Grilled chicken strips atop a flavorful zucchini, summer squash, carrot, and purple cabbage zoodle salad tossed with a spicy Thai peanut dressing, served over vermicelli rice noodles
BACON BLEU CHEESEBURGERS WITH BLACK TRUFFLE FRIES
Succulent and juicy grilled Angus beef burgers with crispy bacon and melted blue cheese, served on a grilled brioche bun with a side of black truffle shoestring fries
AHI TUNA POKE BOWN (GF)
Fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna, marinated in a tangy sesame-soy sauce, served over a bed of coconut rice, with a variety of vegetables, including avocado and cucumber, topped with fresh cilantro and chives
CALIFORNIA TURKEY BLT, CESAR SALAD
Sliced turkey breast, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, and sliced avocado, served on toasted challah bread, served with a side of homemade Caesar salad
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN, CARIBBEAN BEAN SALAD (GF)
Crispy air-fried chicken marinated in Jamaican spices, served with a Caribbean pigeon bean salad with red and yellow peppers, jalapeno, mango and red onions
MAHI-MAHI CEVICHE (GF), CHICKEN PINWILL ROLLUPS
Fresh mahi-mahi marinated in lemon and lime juices, cilantro, thyme and red onions, with chopped radishes, cucumber, diced avocado and mangos, served with plantain chips. Also served with a side of roasted chicken pinwheel rollups filled with roasted red pepper, feta, fresh oregano and sprouts.
Dinner
**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free, and are noted below.**
MUSHROOM RISOTTO, CARRIBEAN LOBSTER TAIL (GF)
Creamy mushroom risotto topped with fresh Caribbean lobster tail with a lemon butter drizzle
MAKIN’ MEMORIES SURF AND TURF (GF)
Succulent and juicy filet mignon cooked to perfection, topped with grilled jumbo shrimp, served over creamy mashed garlic potatoes and air-crisped parmesan carrot fries
FRESH CATCH WITH PASSION FRUIT BEURRE BLANC SAUCE, MASHED CAULIFLOWER (GF)
Fresh catch over a light bed of creamy parmesan cauliflower, topped with crisp asparagus, finished with a lemon passion fruit beurre Blanc
TERIYAKI GINGER SALMON, GREEN BEANS, GARLIC ROASTED RED POTATOES (GF)
Fresh salmon filet marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki ginger sauce, served with orange-citrus green beans and garlic roasted red potatoes
SPICY JAMBALAYA (GF)
A spicy and flavorful dish made with a blend of Cajun spices, chicken, andouille sausage, and the Cajun trinity (onions, celery, bell pepper), served over Cajun rice
BEEF AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS WITH COCONUT RICE (GF)
Juicy beef skewers paired with sweet pineapple chunks, red onions, and red and yellow peppers, served with a side of fragrant coconut rice
CARRIBEAN FISH TACOS, AVOCADO RICE
Fresh catch fish tacos made with a blend of Caribbean spices, homemade mango slaw, fresh cilantro, served with a side of creamy avocado rice
Appetizers
**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free, and are noted below.**
BOURBON APPLE BAKED BRIE (GF)
Creamy brie cheese baked until melted and bubbly, served with slices of crisp apples and a hint of bourbon.
SHRIMP COCKTAIL (GF)
Chilled jumbo shrimp served with a tangy homemade cocktail sauce and fresh lemons
AHI TUNA STACK WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO (GF)
Sweet and spicy stack of diced fresh sushi-grade ahi tuna layered with diced mango, fresh avocado, fresh cilantro, served with plantain chips
BAGUETTE WITH APPLE BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLE AND HONEY
Crisp baguette slices topped with a crumble of tangy blue cheese and sweet, juicy apples, finished with a drizzle of organic honey
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
An artfully arranged assortment of cured meats, artisan cheeses, olives, nuts, and fruit, served with crispy crackers and bread
GARLIC WHITE WINE MUSSELS
New Zealand or PEI mussels steamed in a light yet flavorful broth of garlic, white wine, lemon and butter, served with warmed bread for dipping
HUMMUS, PITA, FRESH VEGGIES
Roasted red pepper hummus served with warmed pita bread and crisp carrot and celery sticks
Dessert
**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free, and are noted below.**
CARIBBEAN COCONUT RUM CAKE (GF)
A traditional Caribbean dessert, this dense, moist cake is infused with tropical coconut flavors and locally produced Soggy Dollar dark rum, and finished with a Soggy Dollar buttercream frosting with flecks of shredded coconut
DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH A TRIPLE BERRY GRAND MARNIER SAUCE (GF)
Decadent gluten-free dark chocolate cake drizzled with a boozy triple berry Grand Marnier sauce, topped with homemade vanilla ice cream and fresh berries
MAKIN’ MEMORIES OREO KEY LIME PIE
Sweet and tangy deconstructed key lime pie with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, topped with homemade whipped cream
DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (GF)
Luscious and silky smooth chocolate mousse made with real cacao and melted dark chocolate, topped with homemade whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings
CRÈME BRULEE (GF)
Rich and creamy vanilla bean custard with a caramelized turbinado sugar crust
FRESH BERRY CRISP WITH HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM (GF)
Warmed sweet berries with a hint of lemon, topped with a cinnamon oatmeal crisp, finished with a scoop of homemade creamy vanilla ice cream.
DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIES WITH MINT ICE CREAM (GF)
Rich and fudgy double chocolate brownies paired with refreshing homemade mint ice cream made with organic peppermint oil and fresh mint leaves
CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM (GF)
Warmed to perfection banana bread with melted chocolate chips served with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate
- Off-grid air conditioning (powered by batteries or generator)
- BBQ
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Floating mats
- Beach games
- Crew gratuity: Venmo/Zelle preferred / cash
- WIFI onboard
- 3 queen guest cabins
- 1 v births
- TENDER: Infanta SR 3.9 dinghy (12.8’), 30 HP, with room for 8
- 2 standup paddlebooards
- Sea scooter
- Fishing Gear
Jim grew up on the beaches of Delaware, spending much of his free time boating and playing on the local waters, fishing and surfing year-round. Local fishing, crabbing and clamming were a way of life growing up on the Delaware shores. Seafood feasts were a central part of his family’s customs and celebrations – and the beginning of Jim’s love for exploring the endless spicing and cooking combinations with seafood.
Jim spent his early adult years as a navigator on a minesweeper in the navy during the Gulf War, which, despite the obvious dangers this involved, reaffirmed his love for life on the water and ignited the beginnings of the dream to eventually transition to a full-time career on the water. However, following his career in the navy, Jim’s passion for food and cooking steered him in another direction and he spent the following 10+ years on the west coast in the Monterey Bay area developing and honing his skills in all aspects of the food industry food prepping, serving, and bartending in a variety of environments from eclectic coffee shops to fine dining establishments to large banquet catering events.
Jim is looking forward to sharing his love of the water and all the different ways you can explore the water from Makin’ Memories…from our paddleboards, to kayaks, to underwater SubLues, to snorkeling gear, to relaxing on our 360 floating dock, with your feet in the blue Caribbean water and one of Jim’s specialty cocktails in hand, letting all your worries float away!
Chef Courtney Travis
Courtney grew up in Maryland, boating along the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay, and spending many summers on Cape Cod, MA. She loved exploring Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Woods Hole, and the many islands and hidden beaches around Buzzards Bay. Whether boating, waterskiing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, or sailing, playing in or on the water has always been Courtney’s happy place!
Her passion for food and cooking began early, leading her to work in various roles within the food service industry, including as a short-order cook, caterer, bartender, and server at 5-star restaurants. In 2009, Courtney deepened her exploration of the connection between food and nutrition, dedicating years to studying culinary and functional nutrition. In 2015, she became a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert through the Academy of Culinary Nutrition in Ontario, Canada.
Courtney’s culinary expertise focuses on creating nutritious dishes crafted with the freshest local, organic ingredients. She takes pride in preparing meals that nourish the body with healthy, balanced foods while delivering unforgettable flavors that make your taste buds dance!
In addition to her culinary talents, Courtney has received minister credentials from the Universal Life Church, a non-denominational, non-profit religious organization. This allows her to officially perform the sacrament of marriage, helping couples celebrate their special day by officiating their weddings with warmth and joy.
Courtney and Jim
We met in our early 20’s and became roommates and best friends, bartending together at a local bar in Santa Cruz, CA. Our friendship was instant as we were both very young and a long way from home, but excited for the year-round warmth and endless opportunities to play outside, especially boating, sailing or surfing on the water. We loved working together bartending and providing exceptional service and memorable nights for our customers and friends at the bar. However, as with all things, life moved on and we lost touch over the years. It was over 20 years later when we finally reconnected. Once again, the connection was instant, and we were married 8 months later!
Our shared love for food, warmth, sunshine, boats, entertaining and any and all things water-related was an easy and natural pathway to a shared dream, which is now our reality, buying the boat of our dreams and living full-time in the gorgeous Caribbean waters, hosting memorable vacations and sharing all of our favorite passions in life with others!
We are excited to share this dream with you and your guests, to spoil your taste buds with our years of culinary experience, and to create memorable adventures sailing, swimming, snorkeling . . . and just allowing you to become fully immersed in the natural beauty and island-style pace of life!
We look forward to meeting and serving you….and Makin’ Memories that will last a lifetime!
November 2024
What a great trip! Full of memories that will surely last forever. We experienced more in our week than we would have ever done in a lifetime on our own. The islands were all amazing and the food was out of this world. "The Fun Table" would like to offer a great big thank you for giving us the opportunity to make some memories. Your kindness, hospitality and patience were felt by all of us. And you are always welcome in our neck of the woods if you ever do get off this boat! We hope to see you again soon! So until then, thank you and happy sailing!"The Fun Table"
July 2024
This experience has been unlike any other trip our family has taken. We appreciate so much the way you welcomed us into your home and guided us to the most beautiful, magical sites around the islands. Your knowledge and expertise of the area lent itself to a vacation perfectly catered to our families interest. We came into this trip not knowing exactly what to expect, but we are leaving with every item on our bucket list checked off and with memories that will last forever. Each meal was delicious. Each bay and cove brought new sites and adventures. We will never forget the sea turtles at Magens Bay or the eagle ray, stingrays, and nurse shark at Waterlemon Cay! You curated the most wonderful trip for us, and we are so lucky to have spent this time aboard Makin' Memories! Your teamwork truly does make the dream work. Thank you, thank you, thank you!July 2024
Thank you for the amazing trip! We had the time of our lives! Including the kids also made it that more special for us. It has been an incredible way to see the islands with family - you both have been so hospitable and accommodating. We appreciate all the hard work and enjoyed the delicious health-conscious meals! Thank you again for sharing your home with us! We've had a blastJuly 2024
What a dream vacation! When David said he wanted to be on a boat for his birthday, in the water with his sons and wife, I knew Makin' Memories exceeded his expectations in mind...The beautiful boat, incredible food, the beautiful beaches and snorkeling . Courtney and Jim, you two made it even better. I can't thank you enough for your level of expertise, attention to detail, and attention to us. We all felt relaxed and the boys gained so much more confidence in the water and that is priceless! Until the next time... We can't wait to make more Memories with you both!June 2024
On Makin" Memories our real trip began. From Colorado, North Dakota and Texas we came! With the sun, sky and drink in my hand, in the noon days light we set our course. The memories made with each day at a unique and beautiful spot will be unforgettable. Your knowledge of everywhere was truly appreciated. This will be a trip that will not be forgotten!June 2024
Memories made! Dolphins, spotted eagle ray leaping at sunset, turtles galore and so many fish! Courtney - the food was outstanding and thanks for keeping us so well fed. We missed our one chance at a fish, but thank you to the squid who sacrificed himself on the stair for trying to help us 🙂 Thank you to Jim for braving the tropical downpour of cruise Bay to come get us from town in his trusty dinghy! The bean bags and shade sail, ice cold local ale, all fun and wonderful. Thanks for sharing some of your favorite sites with us and we hope you enjoy your time in Grenada! We hope you have calm seas and fair winds! Thank you for making our first trip here so fun!June 2024
Jim and Courtney saw that there was attention to every detail and the food was amazing! We felt relaxed and attended to as soon as we stepped foot on Makin Memories. We all agreed it was our best vacation ever! The crew was extremely accommodating, can’t say enough about the level of professionalism of Jim and Courtney and their eagerness to make sure we enjoyed our journey. I would hands down recommend this experience to anyone ( and already have).Rene
May 2024
Photos from a great trip.May 2024
Makin' Memories was everything we could have dreamed for, all bottled up into one perfect experience. From the delicious meals to the beautiful landscape, and all the vibrant sea life, this trip was truly the best! Each cove brought a new adventure full of laughs, fishing and firsts . On our snorkel trip we saw an octopus swimming through the water and quickly take camouflage. The spotted eagle rays were out in full force on their hunt for breakfast! We were able to spot 4 majestically fluttering through the ocean! A lot of memories were created and some were re-lived. We got to see our parents honeymoon location and swim with the sea turtles in the same spot they did 31 years ago! An amazing experience all around, curated by the best! Jim and Courtney, thank you both for being our personal tour guides, preparing Michelin star restaurant grade food every meal, andbeing the best captains! We can't wait to come back!May 2024
The " sizzle reel": under sail, dolphins at one end of the boat, a Barracuda on the line in the stern; secluded coves with spectacular snorkeling; lobster birthday dinner; paddling around with the turtles; horizontal on every surface - in the bow, at the table; unbelievably awesome care from both of you - Courtney's five-star cuisine, Jim's anticipation of what we might want next and vigilance when we were in the water. I came wired from too much work, and by day 2 I needed to be lifted with a spatula; sailing, sailing, sailing; seeing nurse sharks, dolphins, spotted eagle rays, fish of all sizes, shapes, and colors; fabulous water toys including perfect gear and flotation goodies; laughing with everyone on the fly bridge; awesome rum punches with exciting names - Zombie, Painkiller; seeing my brother at the helm; listening to audio books surrounded by the sparkling Caribbean; swimming off the boat whenever we felt like it, just getting this time together... And getting to watch the sizzle reel at the end - perfect finale for a perfect vacation! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!May 2024
Family & friends fun on charter.May 2024
The yacht was excellent in all respects with good AC and all cabins. The lovely crew was friendly and accommodating with the food being uniformly high-quality. First class in all respects!Joseph
April 2024
Thank you 1000 times for the best trip ever! We definitely will be back if you will have us all! The boat, the food, the water, fun, the drinks, your knowledge, the views, the hikes, the vibes, the teamwork and service was five stars! Only way to travel is on Makin' Memories! Thank you for the great adventure!April 2024
Thank you for the trip of a lifetime! From the food, service, water, fun, views, attention to detail, drinks, and professionalism, everything was 5+ stars. Makin' Memories is the only way to travel. Can’t wait for our next charter with Courtney and Jim!April 2024
From the sunny and beautiful Geneva, Florida, to the sunnier and more beautiful USVI. What an amazing way to spend our 30th anniversary! From the Dinghy pick up all the way through our last day we felt amazing hospitality with spectacular food with island flare, and beautiful presentation. My favorite parts of the trip were swimming with turtles, a great on-boat workout Sunday morning with a stunning view, and watching the sunset from the sugar mill overlooking Waterlemon Bay. My wife’s favorite parts were the private beach and snorkeling across from Turtle Bay Beach (Henley Cay), and the delicious dishes every day. Thank you both Jim and Courtney for giving us a trip that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Hope to see you again somewhere in the Caribbean!April 2024
Amazing amazing trip! One in 1 million. Can’t wait to do this again!April 2024
If it was possible to bottle up Memories, Makin' Memories could sell them and never work again. From sunrise to sunset, this trip was so special for our family. Every meal, every snorkel, every dinghy ride, and every “Bush wagon” [specialty family cocktail 😉]. Thank you for allowing us to experience your wonderful home. We are so grateful and will never forget this week!April 2024
I knew it from the time I saw the name Makin’ Memories - that’s exactly what we did! We made memories. At the end of the line, that’s the most important thing we leave behind, memories! The memories that we made on this trip were beyond anything that I could’ve ever imagined. Courtney (and Jim) thank you for making this trip memory filled! I will never forget you and the memories that you made possible for me and my family. We will miss you guys!April 2024
This trip has been amazing. Great memories were made that will last forever! You all were amazing and I hope to see both of you at some point down the road!April 2024
Most amazing trip ever! Truly made memories for a lifetime! See you in Grenada!April 2024
-Our family had the best week of our lives with Jim and Courtney on Makin Memories.-The Yacht was so comfortable and spotless clean.
-We could not have asked for a more friendly and accommodating crew. They were the absolute best.
-We could not imagine a better week than what we experienced with them. -Courtney’s food was better than any food we have ever had. I do believe Courtney could beat out any chef professional or otherwise.
-Snorkeling was amazing, walking up to the old sugar cane plantation to watch the sunset and seeing all the wild goats. Siting on the 360 float having drinks in the evening. Courtney’s food and Jim’s bushwhacker. There is so much!!
-Robert G.
March 2024
Make Memories fulfilled its name!We were thrilled with:
The crew: Jim and Courtney are amazing! We had a three generation group and they went above and beyond to make us all comfortable. They are knowledgeable about the area and took us to amazing locations. Courtney’s cooking with Jim’s assist is beyond incredible. Each meal was presented with beauty, and most importantly, fantastic taste. They really made this an extra special vacation.
The Boat: We love the outdoor space. Several places to hang out in both shade and sun. And the water toys were so fun. We really enjoyed relaxing on the float, playing with the SubLue, paddle boarding, and hotdogging behind the Dinghy. The cabins are comfortable, especially the mattresses. Courtney (and Jim) thought of every amenity for our stay.
The USVI: location after location of great snorkeling, smooth white sandy beaches, clear clean blue/green water, and beautiful hills and mountains. Each location was more beautiful than the next.
Truly an amazing vacation!