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Fantasy Island charters for up to ten guests in the beautiful, warm clear waters of the British Virgin Islands This exciting catamaran is one of the most successful charter yachts in the Caribbean, offering a high degree of luxury at a very affordable price, and she uses her space so efficiently that she seems larger inside than other catamarans of her size, having the room of a conventional 80-foot sailboat.
The rest of this website will tell you all about Fantasy Island and her outstanding crew. No other catamaran has more activities, more amenities, or offers better value for the money. We hope that you will choose the award-winning Fantasy Island for your next yacht charter in the Caribbean. Contact us through your favourite yacht charter broker.
FANTASY ISLAND Specifications
| LENGTH |
58ft (17.7m) |
BEAM |
31ft (9.4m) |
ENGINES |
Yanmar 2x 75hp |
FLAG |
Virgin Islands (British) |
| DRAFT |
5ft 0in (1.5m) |
TYPE |
Sail yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
2002 |
REFIT |
|
SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
10kts / 15kts |
|
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| DESIGNER |
|
BUILDER |
Voyage |
| STABILISERS |
None |
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|
CREW |
Captain Dan Bowditch & Chef Suzie Ridler |
FANTASY ISLAND Accommodations
Sleeps 10 In 5 Cabins
FANTASY ISLAND can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins.
The Master cabin has a queen size bed, shower and toilet.
4 Guest cabins have a queen size bed, shower and toilet.
FANTASY ISLAND
is fully air conditioned through out.
The voltage onboard is 110/12/24/220 volts.
Smoking is allowed on deck.
crew all non-smoking
FANTASY ISLAND´s crew has a separate heads and shower.
Guests are not allowed to bring pets onboard.
FANTASY ISLAND Crew Profile
Dan and Suzie are from the UK and are an adventurous, fun loving couple, who combine their talents and experience to create an unforgettable sailing vacation for their guests, of all ages. They make an excellent team who take enormous pride in their job. Whether you are searching for a secluded anchorage, deserted beach or having lively nights out at the beach bars throughout the islands, they will find that experience for you.
Dan and Suzie are both commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmasters Offshore, sailing extensively in South Africa, including twice around Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas (the southern most tip of Africa), South Coast of England, the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and as part of a delivery crew sailing a Leopard 46ft across the South Atlantic from Cape Town, South Africa to bring us to our current home in the BVI.
Dan was a London Firefighter for 10 years who took time out of the service to lead Overland Adventure tours throughout South America and in Morocco, North Africa. He is a keen traveler, photographer, qualified personal trainer and certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Suzie's background is within the banking industry and as a qualified personal trainer and sports massage therapist. She enjoys to travel and loves to cook. As a chef/hostess, she is both friendly and attentive to guests' needs and wants. She takes some inspiration from the Caribbean to create her menu and can tailor for any special dietary needs.
We welcome you to join us on Fantasy Island to experience the islands, above and below, and invite you to relax as hard as you like!
FANTASY ISLAND Testimonials
Yacht: FANTASY ISLAND with Dan & Suzie
Charter Dates: March 4-9, 2012
Area Cruised: Virgin Islands
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Dan and Suzie were absolutly the best. In 5 days they became part of our family.
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
4. Was the food good and well presented?
Suzie outdid herself. Her meals were fabulous.
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
yes
6. Could we have helped you further in any way?
Ellen was great
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
The boat is obviously important, but the crew is more important. Dan and Suzie made the trip our best family vacation ever.
FANTASY ISLAND Features & Amenities
SPECIFICATIONS
| LENGTH |
58ft (17.7m) |
BEAM |
31ft (9.4m) |
ENGINES |
Yanmar 2x 75hp |
FLAG |
Virgin Islands (British) |
| DRAFT |
5ft 0in (1.5m) |
TYPE |
Sail yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
2002 |
REFIT |
|
SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
10kts / 15kts |
|
|
| DESIGNER |
|
BUILDER |
Voyage |
| STABILISERS |
None |
|
|
CREW |
Captain Dan Bowditch & Chef Suzie Ridler |
FEATURES
- CD library
- DVD player
- Games Console
- Fishing equipment
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- DVD library
- Stereo system
- Hammocks
- Air bed
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- Kneeboard
- Adult waterskis
- 1 adult windsurfers
- Dinghy: Apex / 8ft 0in (2.0m) / 4HP
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- Wakeboard
- Towing ring
- Dinghy: Apex / 15ft 0in (4.0m) / 70HP
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DECK & SYSTEMS
- Air-conditioned: Fully
- Deck shower
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- Voltage: 110/12/24/220
- Swim platform
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- Barbeque
- WiFi and Internet
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DIVING
- Crew certification: Instructor & Dive Master
- Instruction available for non-certified guest
- Snorkeling gear
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- At least one crew member is a certified instructor
- 15 scuba tanks
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- Diving from aYacht permitted
- 12 BCs
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- Guest must be certified
- 12 regulators
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DIVING
Included for certified divers, Referals $200 includes 4 dives & pool sessions, Passport dive (Resort) $150 includes 1 dive & pool session