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Can the evocative and magical sounds of Sibelius's Finlandia Suite ring true in the Caribbean?
Yes!
Yes, with Anne and Tero Väli-Mattila aboard Karibia.
Tero, an experienced skipper and his wife Anne who is an excellent chef specialising in Mediterranean cuisine. Join this charming Finnish couple for a Caribbean catamaran sailing adventure with a magical and evocative Scandinavian accent.
Karibia has three luxury double cabins, with ensuite toilets and showers (shower cubicle separate). Privacy and meeting your individual needs is paramount to your vacation. Tero and Anne will cater to your dietary needs and preferred foods and drinks.
On board Tero and Anne can arrange for you to scuba dive, and Karibia has full snorkel sets on board and fishing gear. Tero and Anne will show you the best snorkel sights, the best beaches and if you wish the best nightlife.
Its your vacation and you can choose to be as involved with the sailing as you wish or just sit back and relax. Karibia is based in the Virgin Islands during the winter months.
KARIBIA Specifications
| LENGTH |
42ft (12.8m) |
BEAM |
|
ENGINES |
|
FLAG |
Finland |
| DRAFT |
4ft 1in (1.2m) |
TYPE |
Sail yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
2007 |
REFIT |
|
SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
7kts / 10kts |
|
|
| DESIGNER |
|
BUILDER |
Lagoon |
| STABILISERS |
None |
|
|
CREW |
Captain Tero Vali-Mattila & Chef Anne Vali-Mattila |
KARIBIA Accommodations
Sleeps 4 In 3 Cabins
KARIBIA can accommodate 4 guests in 3 cabins.
The Master cabin has a double bed, shower and toilet.
2 Guest cabins have a double bed, shower and toilet.
KARIBIA
has no air conditioning.
Smoking is allowed on deck.
KARIBIA´s crew has a separate heads and shower.
Guests are not allowed to bring pets onboard.
Karibia on the dock in Sint Maarten
Alfresco dining aboard Karibia
The saloon has a very open-air design
The saloon from the galley
One of the aft guest suites
Anchored right up next to the beach!
The cockpit is a spacious lounging area
Anne's galley aboard Karibia
Captain Tero & Chef Anne Vali-Mattila
KARIBIA Crew Profile

Your crew aboard catamaran KARIBIA
Captain Tero Väli-Mattila is born 1965 in Turku, Finland, he's a civil engineer and licensed skipper. He has always had a passion for sea and boating. He sailed KARIBIA first form France to Finland. After one year chartering in Finland he started the voyage (year 2008) from Finland towards Caribbean waters with his wife Anne. After the Atlantic crossing they reached Barbados first,and after wards they have visited on almost all of Caribbean islands.
Chef Anne is also born in Finland and has had always passion as well as her husband for the sea element. She is a professional financial administrator as well a great chef. She is keen to explore new recipes for guests' and friends' pleasure. Anne has been sailing with her husband the entire route from Finland, first to Europe, then to Canary Islands and from there to Cape Verde and finally to the Caribbean. She has also sailed with her husband up and down the Leeward and Windward islands of Caribbean.