Morning Star, a 48 ft Sailing Catamaran, available for luxury crewed charter

SAILING CATAMARAN · 48FT

Morning Star

Private Crewed Yacht

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$20,500

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The Yacht

'Morning Star' is a Sailing Catamaran, accommodating up to 8 guests, available for crewed charter.

Morning Star Description and Charter Summary Information

Morning Star - your perfect charter option boasting a new, clean cut model and stylish interior and exterior design. Morning Star is equipped with three queen sized cabins, and one twin cabin for guests to use - all with en-suite facilities and AC.

This new model of Catamaran has an abundance of interior and exterior space with multiple sunbathing decks and an open plan layout. Serenity is ideal for relaxing with privacy and socialising on board.

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Specifications

At a Glance

Length
48 ft
Beam
26 ft
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Heads
4
Queen Beds
3
Twin Cabins
1
Year Built
2023
Year Refit
None

Yacht Information

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Additional yacht details including amenities and standard equipment for Morning Star

Explore Morning Star

May 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Summer 2026

$20,500–$23,500 / week

Inclusive
2 guests
$20,500
3 guests
$21,000
4 guests
$21,500
5 guests
$22,000
6 guests
$22,500
7 guests
$23,000
8 guests
$23,500

Base: Tortola, Road Town,BVI · Pickup: Tortola, Road Town,BVI

Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027

Winter 2026 to 2027

$21,000–$24,000 / week

Inclusive
2 guests
$21,000
3 guests
$21,500
4 guests
$22,000
5 guests
$22,500
6 guests
$23,000
7 guests
$23,500
8 guests
$24,000

Base: Tortola, Road Town,BVI · Pickup: Tortola, Road Town,BVI

May 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

Summer 2027

$21,000–$24,000 / week

Inclusive
2 guests
$21,000
3 guests
$21,500
4 guests
$22,000
5 guests
$22,500
6 guests
$23,000
7 guests
$23,500
8 guests
$24,000

Base: Tortola, Road Town,BVI · Pickup: Tortola, Road Town,BVI

Nov 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2028

Winter 2027 to 2028

$22,000–$25,000 / week

Inclusive
2 guests
$22,000
3 guests
$22,500
4 guests
$23,000
5 guests
$23,500
6 guests
$24,000
7 guests
$24,500
8 guests
$25,000

Base: Tortola, Road Town,BVI · Pickup: Tortola, Road Town,BVI

May 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028

Summer 2028

$22,000–$25,000 / week

Inclusive
2 guests
$22,000
3 guests
$22,500
4 guests
$23,000
5 guests
$23,500
6 guests
$24,000
7 guests
$24,500
8 guests
$25,000

Base: Tortola, Road Town,BVI · Pickup: Tortola, Road Town,BVI

Rate Notes & Conditions

Relocations

Non-Commissionable and subject to availability.

  • St. Thomas/St John: $750 each way ($1500 round trip).
  • St. Martin/St Barts/Anguilla: $5,000 relocation fee + 72-hour turnaround required before/after charter.
  • Windward Islands: Inquire for availability and a relocation fee quote.

Charter Details

  • Guest Maximum: 8 pax. 3 queen cabins with en-suite bathrooms and 1 twin bunk cabin.
  • Turnaround: 72 hours (24 or 48 hours upon request)
  • Embark/Disembark: 12:00 PM / 12:00 PM
  • 6 Night Rate: (Weekly rate ÷ 7) × 6 | 5 Night Rate: (Weekly rate ÷ 6) × number of nights

Sleep Aboard

Commissionable if not discounted

  • Rate: ½ of applicable daily rate (Daily Rate: 6+ nights = weekly ÷ 7 | 5 nights or less = weekly ÷ 6)
  • Boarding after 4:00 PM, welcome cocktail, breakfast onboard, early departure
  • Dinner is ashore at charterer's expense

Half Board & Local Fare

  • Half Board: -$100 per person (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners). Remaining meals ashore at charterer's expense.
  • Local Fare: -$75 per person (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners). Remaining meals ashore at charterer's expense.

Discounts

Pro-rated for charters under 7 nights.

Children under 12: -$100 per child | Infants: -$500 per infant

Holiday Rates (2026)

  • Christmas: 7-night minimum | $26,500 (2-8 guests) | Must end by Dec. 26
  • New Year's: 7-night minimum | $33,000 (2-8 guests) | Must start Dec. 28 or later

All-Inclusive Rate Includes

Three Meals per day & beverages including alcohol | Fuel | Mooring fees | Captain & Chef | Yacht & passenger liability insurance | Air-conditioned cabins with en-suite baths | Linens - bedding, bath towels & beach towels | Daily tidying of cabins and bathrooms, trash removed | Daily tidying of yacht common areas | Mid Week linen change

Not Included

Special provisioning requests | Travel, cancellation & private insurance | Airport transfers | Personal expenses | Premium or excessive alcohol requests

Additional Information

  • Winter Season rates begin November 1.
  • Suggested crew gratuity: 15-20% of the charter rate.

Contract Special Conditions

1. The charter fee includes British Virgin Islands (BVI) taxes, fees, permits and/or National Park fees and/or Customs and Immigration fees.

2. Onboard Wifi is included, however data rates cannot be guaranteed since the yacht is moving and on the ocean.

3. Should the Charterer have any complaints about the Yacht or the Crew they shall notify the captain in the first instance and, if the matter is not resolved within 12 hours, shall notify the Owner in writing through the Broker as soon as possible, who shall try to remedy the matter, the owner shall have no liability whatsoever in respect of any complaints which the Owner has not been notified within 48 hrs of the occurrence of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.

4. Travel insurance and Cancellation/Curtailment insurance is highly recommended and should be sourced by the Charterer, especially during hurricane season.

5. Crew gratuity (customary 15 - 20% of the Charter Fee for great service) is additional and at the CHARTERER's discretion. This gratuity should be given at the end of the Charter Period and prior to disembarking the Yacht.

6. Although every effort will be made to maintain the same crew throughout the season, with any crewed Yacht there is the possibility of a Crew change in the lead up to the Charter Period.

7. Any tandem charter involving multiple yachts requires the guests that paid for a specific yacht and are on that yachts manifest to be the only guests on that yacht during meal services, while underway, and overnight sleeping. This is due to safety and maritime requirements.

8. Guests have use of 3 queen cabins with en-suite bathrooms and 1 twin bunk cabin unless otherwise agreed to in the contract.

9. All-Inclusive Rate includes: Three Meals per day & beverages including alcohol | Fuel | Mooring fees | Captain & Chef | Yacht & passenger liability insurance | Air-conditioned cabins with en-suite baths | Linens - bedding, bath towels & beach towels | Daily tidying of cabins and bathrooms, trash removed | Daily tidying of yacht common areas | Mid Week linen change.

    • Chef Cleona
    • Sample Menu
    • This menu is designed to showcase the finest Caribbean flavors and gourmet cuisine, and can be fully customized to meet all dietary needs and preferences.

    Day 1

    Welcome Aboard Breakfast

    Tropical fruit platter, island yogurt, granola, fresh pastries, eggs cooked to order, bacon or sausage.

    Lunch

    Grilled mahi-mahi tacos, pineapple slaw, lime crema.

    Cocktails & Snacks

    Painkillers, puff pastry pinwheels (pesto & cheese).

    Dinner

    Starter: Avocado, mango & citrus salad

    Main: Caribbean-spiced grilled chicken, coconut rice, roasted seasonal vegetables

    Dessert: Dark chocolate mousse with passionfruit

    Day 2

    Island Flavours Breakfast

    Banana pancakes, maple syrup, fresh berries, scrambled eggs.

    Lunch

    Chilled seafood pasta salad, garlic focaccia.

    Cocktails & Snacks:

    Rum punch, coconut shrimp skewers.

    Dinner

    Starter: Creamy pumpkin & ginger soup

    Main: Pan-seared snapper, lemon butter sauce, herb potatoes, green beans

    Dessert: Key lime tart

    Day 3

    Beach Flavours Breakfast

    Avocado toast, poached eggs, fresh smoothies.

    Lunch

    Gourmet beef or veggie burgers, hand-cut fries.

    Cocktails & Snacks

    Frozen margaritas, zesty guacamole & crunchy plantains.

    Dinner

    Starter: Caprese salad with fresh basil.

    Main: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, creamy mash, roasted carrots.

    Dessert: Tiramisu al Bicchiere.

    Day 4

    Caribbean Comfort Breakfast

    Omelette station, pastries, fruit, yogurt.

    Lunch

    Caribbean Beef Roti – with cucumber & carrot slaw and mango chutney spoon.

    Cocktails & Snacks

    Gin & tonic, marinated olives & grilled halloumi mosaic.

    Dinner

    Starter: Roasted red pepper & tomato soup.

    Main: Herb-roasted chicken, garlic potatoes, Mediterranean vegetables.

    Dessert: Warm apple crumble with vanilla custard.

    Day 5

    Sailing Feast Breakfast

    French toast, caramelised banana, bacon.

    Lunch

    Lemon ricotta pasta, parmesan, rocket salad.

    Cocktails & Snacks

    Espresso martinis, rustic harvest cheese board.

    Dinner

    Starter: Smoked salmon, citrus crème fraîche, capers.

    Main: Grilled beef fillet, chimichurri, sweet potato purée.

    Dessert: Classic cheesecake with berry compote.

    Day 6

    Breezy Flavours Breakfast

    Breakfast burritos, fresh fruit smoothies.

    Lunch

    Chicken or falafel shawarma bowls, warm flatbreads.

    Cocktails & Snacks

    Aperol spritz, prosciutto-wrapped melon.

    Dinner

    Starter: Beetroot & goat cheese salad, honey dressing.

    Main: Pan-seared salmon, lemon risotto, grilled asparagus.

    Dessert: Warm chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.

    Day 7

    Farewell Feast Breakfast

    Continental breakfast, eggs Benedict.

    Lunch

    Mediterranean mezze platter, grilled vegetables.

    Cocktails & Snacks

    Bellinis, fresh fruit skewers.

    Dinner

    Starter: Chilled gazpacho.

    Main: Caribbean seafood grill, herb potatoes, island salad.

    Dessert: Passionfruit crème brûlée.

Tender

TBD · seats 10 · TBD

Boarding Ladder— Aft Fishing Gear— type: Light Tackle Floating Mats Snorkel Gear Stand-up Paddleboards Swim Platform— Aft Tube

Air Conditioning Water Maker BBQ Bimini CDs Deck Shower Dining ×10 Generator Hair Dryer Internet/WiFi— Onboard WIFI Inverter Salon Stereo Smoking Allowed— On deck only iPod/MP3

Captain Chrisjan Kotze

Captain

Chrisjan Kotze

South Africa · English

Chef Cleona Kotze

Chef

Cleona Kotze

Morning Star crew
The crew of Morning Star

Captain Chrisjan

RYA Yacht Master Offshore 200t

RYA Yacht Master Instructor
Five-Star Hospitality Background

Chrisjan Kotze is a dedicated South African yachting professional who blends extensive maritime expertise with a background in high-end hospitality, making him uniquely qualified to exceed expectations in a dynamic charter environment. He is a proven leader, currently serving as Captain, proficient in yacht systems, clear communication, and the highest standards of safety and professionalism. His comprehensive certifications include an RYA Yacht Master Offshore Certificate of Competence with Commercial Endorsement and RYA and SAS Yacht Master Instructor qualifications. Beyond navigation and vessel maintenance, he enhances the guest experience with exciting skills like mixology for cocktails, along with practical experience in emergency response and guest activity organization.

Chef Cleona

STCW

Maritime Medical Certificate
L2 Food and Safety

Chef Cleona Kotze is a dedicated South African yachting professional who serves as First Mate and Chef, bringing over two seasons of experience in dynamic charter environments where she excels in fine culinary cooking and comprehensive yacht management. Cleona is passionate about creating bespoke, gourmet meals tailored to guest preferences, incorporating regional specialties and fine-dining techniques. She holds a Bachelor of Education, which complements her exceptional guest relations and organizational skills, allowing her to enhance the onboard experience with personalized itineraries and attentive service. Her practical thinking, adaptability, and qualifications, including full STCW certification and Level 2 Food and Safety at Sea, make her an indispensable member of the team, capable of handling all aspects of yacht operations alongside the Captain.

BVI Sailing - Drowning in Flavour

We had the best Chef Cleona and Captain Chrisjan Kotze. They were very welcoming and overly attentive.
Cleona prepared the most wonderful meals, amazing she could do that on these boats. Chrisjan provided us we an excellent itinerary and history of the islands we visited. We had friends who were celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary and Captain Chrisjan even officiated a renewal of their Vows. Cleona even made an incredible wedding cake for them. Excellent crew - can't say enough good things about them. Our original boat, the MorningStar,had mechanical issues but they were able to move us over to Bavarian Bliss within 24 hours so that our sailboat trip could continue as planned. Everything went off as planned and other than having a different boat, the trip was fabulous and the crew exceptional. We will definitely be booking another trip with Cleona and Chrisjan.
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