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starting at
$30,000/week
SPECIAL OFFER
10% OFF new charters booked for November 2024-February 2025. Minimum 6 nights. BVI ports only. Holiday weeks not included.
RESPITE AT SEA is taking a break for a little time away from the rush.
The Glorious Lagoon 560 is extremely comfortable for up to 6 guests in three en-suite queen staterooms. All have exceptional natural lighting via the vast hull windows with two of the cabins having direct access to the aft deck. Indirect lighting in both the salon and cabins makes for a relaxing feel.
The aft deck offers a beautiful dining area for you to enjoy meals while looking out to sea, as well as a large sofa to relax. The flybridge offers additional seating to unwind while enjoying panoramic views. The foredeck has sun pads and a sunken seating area, which is an ideal place to be while sailing or at anchor with a cocktail[...]
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Cuisine
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BREAKFAST
- Traditional eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce on English muffins,with a choice of bacon, spinach or Norwegian smoked salmon
- Egg frittata with bacon and burrata, basil olive oil, and arugula
- Build your own bagel bar with all the fixings
- Captain’s boat-made sourdough with avocado mash and poached eggs
- Shakshuka with feta and fresh pita bread
- Scrambled eggs, bacon and sourdough toast with mushrooms and spinach
- Turkish poached eggs on herb yoghurt and spiced butter
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LUNCH
- Poke bowl with ahi tuna, mango, edamame, wakame, avocado and spicy mayo
- Mexican pulled beef barbacoa tacos on boat-made tortillas
- Maryland-style crab cakes with a fresh green salad
- Chinese steamed bao buns with sweet and spicy chicken with a side of Asian cucumber salad with sesame oil dressing
- Traditional local caught fish burgers with tartar sauce and coleslaw
- Healthy buddha bowl with grilled chicken, quinoa, houmous, feta and muhammara
- Shrimp zucchini spaghetti on an avocado pesto sauce
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APPETIZERS
- Grilled scallops in a garlic herb butter
- Chef’s charcuterie board with salami, prosciutto, cheeses, a spread of bread and crackers, honey and jam, grapes, and olives
- Dehydrated apple slices with goat cheese coated in walnuts
- Tuna tataki bites in fried rice paper cups
- Bruleed fig gruyere cheese bites
- Locally caught mahi ceviche served in a cocktail glass
- Grilled peach with parma ham and mozzarella skewer
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DINNER
- Seared cod fish with smoked red pepper puree, samphire, black olive crumb
- Proscuitto and Boursin stuffed chicken with tarragon beurre blanc
- Crispy skinned snapper on citrus and fennel salad
- Filet mignon with red wine sauce, cauliflower puree, red onion compote, broccolini
- Lamb chops served with chimichurri, green asparagus and crispy stacked potato
- Jerk spiced mahi mahi with coconut rice, mango salsa, plantain chip
- Risotto with scallops, leek and shrimp infused oil
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DESSERT
- Classic Key lime pie with meringue and lime curd
- Caribbean rum cake with bananas foster
- Salted dark chocolate tart topped with honeycomb crumb
- Thai mango sticky rice
- Traditional Madeiran passion fruit mousse
- Mini pavlovas on rum infused grilled pineapple with coconut cream
- Lemon tiramisu with boat-made limoncello shot
The fine points
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Pricing
Season 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax 9 Pax 10 Pax 11 Pax 12 Pax Winter 2024 to 2025 $30,000 $30,500 $31,000 $31,500 $32,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Summer 2025 $30,000 $30,500 $31,000 $31,500 $32,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Winter 2025 to 2026 $30,000 $30,500 $31,000 $31,500 $32,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Holiday offers
Please note that Holiday rates are subject to change.
Christmas week: $38,000
New Year week: $42,000
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Use of the yacht with our Professional Captain and Chef and additional crew
- All Onboard Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner, and Dessert
- Snacks – Fresh Fruit, Popcorn, Granola Bars, Chips, Chocolates, and more
- Beverages – Water, Juices, Sodas, Coffee, Beer, Wine, and a Fully Stocked Bar
- Water Sport activities
- WiFi Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Cruising permits, national parks fees, fishing permits, taxes, and port fees
- Fuel for the yacht and dinghy
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Cancellation Insurance and private insurance
- Shore activities such as dining, shopping, or special off-yacht excursions
- Premium Beverages/Wines not normally stocked and excessive alcohol consumption
- Airport Transfers
- BVI individual fishing permits
- Crew gratuity; 15-20% of the charter cost
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Availability
Availability
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If no color is noted on calendar or in the detailed list below, the dates are available for your charter- Booked (Booked by another client group already)
- Hold (Held by another client group, not yet booked, and can be challenged)
- Unavailable (Blocked out by the Owner and unavailable to challenge)
- Transit
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Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Generator and water maker
- Heated deck showers
- WiFi internet access
- Flat-screen TV in salon
- Full surround sound system
- Cockpit and flybridge speakers
- Ice maker
- Barbecue
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Specifications
- Model: Lagoon Catamaran
- Year: 2018
- LOA: 56′
- Beam: 31′
- Draft: 5′
- Engines: 2 Diesel engines
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Tender & Water Toys
- Rigid inflatable boat w/50hp outboard engine
- Adult & child water skis available upon request
- Wakeboard
- Tube
- 2 Standup paddleboards
- 2 SeaBobs
- 2 Floating chairs
- Snorkel gear
- Beach games
- Underwater camera/video
- Fishing gear
- SCUBA diving
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Scuba
- Dive gear included
- 3 Dives for certified divers (6+ nights)
- $50 per person per dive for additional dives
- Compressor onboard
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Crew
CAPTAIN RUBRIO & CHEF/MATE LIZA
Rubrio was fortunate to have grown up on the beautiful island of Madeira, surrounded by both sea and mountains. He was raised on sailing boats and developed a passion for everything both above and below the ocean’s surface, at a young age.
As a water sports enthusiast, he explored all aspects of sailing from professional racing to cruising slowly around the world. He then went on to motor yachts and ran vessels ranging from small power boats and monohulls to large super yachts. Rubrio now has over 25 years of professional captain and commercial charter experience. He is dynamic, sporty, a lover of animals, easygoing, and always enters the room with a smile and leaves charter guests with an experience to last a lifetime.Liza’s love for sailing started at a young age, spending summers on her parents’ sailboat in the Netherlands where she was born and raised. With her two brothers, she spent much of her free time doing adventure sports, either on the water or mountain climbing. Throughout her student years in Amsterdam and Greece, she worked in various hospitality jobs. After obtaining her Master’s degree, she started a 10-year corporate career as a Customer Experience Manager, consulting multinationals on how to create memorable experiences for their customers. After working as a chef on several owner charters in the Mediterranean and working as a crew chef on an Atlantic Crossing, Liza not only fell in love with the Virgin Islands but she also learned how much she loves creating memorable experiences through her food. She is a true believer that the way to people’s hearts is through their stomachs. After working as a sous-chef in the 2024 summer season in the Mediterranean and her Yacht Chef culinary training in London, she is excited to start the next charter season in the Caribbean.
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Reviews
Submit your reviewEpic Yacht ChartersAverage rating: 20 reviewsCharter Guests, April 2024Jun 3, 2024First ClassA trip of a Lifetime and the crew made sure we were treated to a First Class Boat, First Class Captaincy, and First Class Food. I would recommend Respite At Sea. We were allowed to sit back and relax while the crew did ALL the work and at the same time waited on us hand and foot. What a team.
Charter Guests, April 2024Jun 3, 2024Exceeded ExpectationsEvery aspect of this trip exceeded expectations! The Respite at Sea was beautiful and spacious - it was immaculately clean and organized at all times. The most amazing aspect of the trip was our hosts. They were both gracious, kind, knowledgeable, attentive, FUN hosts! They were both patient and accommodating with all our needs and requests – from things we wanted to do, places we wanted to go, what we wanted to drink, what we wanted to eat. They planned and executed everything and anything that we asked! The food the chef prepared was beautiful AND delicious - every meal was a special event! We LOVED everything about our experience, and we can’t wait to go on another adventure.
Charter Guests, May 2024May 3, 2024Simply The BestSimply the best!!! We have vacationed to many places but truly nothing compares to the friendship, care, expertise, food, and love that we received from them. The chef's cooking was 5-star.!!! Captain was a guide, a friend, a bartender- a man of all trades!!! If you are even considering this wonderful trip - just do it!!! They are the best! We will return and won’t want one thing different!!
This boat is magnificent!!. It is so clear that the owner only chooses the best of everything. The crew lovingly cared for the boat and the passengers. The owner shared his wonderful wine. Everything was absolute perfection!!Charter Guests, April 2024Apr 3, 2024The BestNot enough stars to give to our crew...they were the BEST!
One of the best vacations we have had; enjoyed every minute.
Every meal planned was too good to miss; she took amazing care of us.
Captain kept us laughing and entertained, and his attention to detail kept us feeling safe.
Hope to come back soon and will look for a charter with this crew.March 2023, Spring Break FamilyMar 17, 2024Incredible Family TripWe could not have asked for a better week or a better crew. The boat was very comfortable and chefs food was amazing! Captain is not only a great captain but managed to keep two teenage boys highly entertained! What an incredible family trip and I can’t thank you enough for being so wonderful with the boys. We will have memories to last a lifetime! Hope to see you two again.
January 2023, Joelle Rotay - Family CharterJan 13, 2024Most Memorable VacationExploring the BVI's on Respite at Sea with this crew made our first experience living on the water truly amazing. From Sea bobbing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, wake boarding and water skiing to exploring beautiful places and lively establishments. Captain kept us as busy as we wanted to be. He introduced his love of scuba diving to our son who now can’t wait to become certified this summer. Everything was top notch! The crew's welcoming personalities and knowledge of sailing made us feel right at home from the second we stepped on board. Chef took the time to prepare delicious meals that we couldn’t get enough of. My husband is Pescatarian and she thoughtfully prepared all his meals including special vegan desserts just for him. Respite at Sea was the perfect home away from home with so many areas to spread out and enjoy family time. Having traveled extensively, this was one our most memorable vacations thus far. We’re looking forward to doing it again on Respite at Sea! Hannah from Epic was great at getting us organized and ready to go and even checked on us along the way. She was knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with every step of the way, making the entire trip proceed with ease from beginning to end!
Charter GuestsDec 31, 2023First Rate & Top NotchThis was our first catamaran charter sail and it was wonderful! The snorkeling, swimming, and sailboat are all amazing! First-rate and top-notch! However, what stands out the most were the impeccable meals, stellar service, and non-stop attention to detail from both of you!! I cannot imagine a finer duo anywhere on the seas. I cannot sing your praises loud enough or long enough. You're both so sweet, accommodating, and perfectionist in every way. Thank you both so much for a magnificent time and memory. We love you guys!
Charter GuestsDec 31, 2023PamperedThis crew is top of their game. So fun. So professional. The cooking rivals any high-end restaurant we’ve ever eaten in and was delivered at that level every single meal! Truly amazing. The captain made amazing cocktails and took us to secluded anchorages we had never seen and we loved everyone. We had great sailing and we felt comfortable, pampered, safe, and happy every minute we were on board. We would sail with these two anytime, anywhere. Respite herself is a beautiful and very comfortable boat. Not one complaint.
March 2022 Charter GuestsMar 10, 2023Amazing AdventureThank you all so much for an amazing adventure! Everything about it was perfect. The chef was exceptional in the kitchen. The meals you cooked were beyond amazing, more than we ever could have expected. Your hospitality made our experience one we'll never forget. Hopefully another one very soon.
January 2021 Charter GuestsFeb 26, 2023The Week Was AmazingThis week has been amazing!! Thank you for a week filled of adventure, knowledge, humor, and most importantly memories. Chef, your food is amazing, and made every meal with love!! Captain, you have made our journey and island days unforgettable. Thank you both again ❤️
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