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Each of SWEET ESCAPE's five guest staterooms are meticulously appointed with rich fabrics in warm tones that create a relaxing and serene atmosphere. Guests have the choice of a five King Stateroom layout, or a four King and one Twin Stateroom layout, or a three King and two Twin Stateroom layout, magnificently having the ability to accommodate 5 couples for a romantic getaway, or a fun-filled family charter!

MASTER STATEROOM: Below Decks, amidship. Full beam Stateroom with walk-around Sleep Number® King bed, mini-refrigerator, desk, and settee. Separate His-and Hers en-suite amenities featuring: Jacuzzi tub with overhead shower, sink, head, walk-in closet, and vanity dresser for Her; Steam shower with bench seat, head, sink, and walk-in closet for Him. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD/CD with individual satellite receiver, and iPod docking station. Port holes in the master stateroom as well as his-and-her ensuite create abundant natural light if desired. Complete blackout option also available.

ON-DECK VIP KING STATEROOM: On-Deck, forward: Sleep Number® King bed with exquisite views; en-suite with stall shower. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD /CD with individual satellite receiver.

BELOW DECKS VIP KING STATEROOM: Situated mid-ships to aft. Full beam Stateroom with walk-around Sleep Number® King bed. En-suite features oversized shower with bench seat, head, and sink. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD/CD, and iPod docking station.

CONVERTIBLE TWIN/KING STATEROM TO STARBOARD: Below decks amidships: Two twin-sized beds (extra-long) convertible to 1 King bed; en-suite with shower. Entertainment system with Bose surround sound, 26" flat screen TV/DVD/CD and iPod docking station.

CONVERTIBLE TWIN/KING STATEROM TO PORT: Below decks amidships: Two twin-sized beds (extra-long) convertible to 1 King bed; en-suite with shower. Entertainment system with Bose surround sound, 26" flat screen TV/DVD/CD and iPod docking station. This stateroom has access to the Fitness room via the en-suite bathroom if needed.

FITNESS ROOM: Below decks, amidship: Elliptical trainer, free weights and bench. TV/DVD/CD with shared satellite receiver. 2 port holes allow for ample natural light. Shares the Twin Starboard En-suite facilities.

All staterooms include individual satellite receivers, individual climate control, port holes allowing natural light, robes, hairdryers, reading lights, night lights, iPod docking station, and Molton Brown Bath products.

AFT DECK: Covered, al fresco dining for 12. Full wet bar with fridge and sink. Access to the swim platform on the starboard side. Passarelle for Med-style boarding. The aft deck has the ability to be enclosed with Eisenglass as well as heating/air-conditioning. Underwater lights. Walk-around decks to bow.

SALON: Large Salon with ample seating areas, game table for 4. Entertainment system with Bose surround sound, 55” interactive Blu-ray TV/DVD/CD, and iPod docking station.

FORMAL DINING: Adjacent to the Main Salon, with a magnificent rectangular dining table comfortably seating 10.

PORTUGUESE BRIDGE hosting a magnificent semi-circular shaped seating area. A private space to enjoy the spectacular sunsets!

SKYLOUNGE on BRIDGE DECK: The skylounge has a superb full bar with bar stool seating for 5. Comfortable lounge area with Bose sound, 50” Blu-ray TV/DVD/CD, and iPod docking station. 

BRIDGE DECK AFT: Full sun, but with the ability to create shade with optional sun shade sail triangles. Al fresco dining for 10, chaise lounges, access to sun deck or walk-around to Portuguese Bridge.

SUN DECK: Full sun, but with the ability to create shade with optional sun shade sail triangles Port and Starboard settee seating. 6-8 person Jacuzzi, and sun pads.

SWEET ESCAPE Specifications

SWEET ESCAPE Accommodations

Sleeps 10 In 5 Cabins

MASTER STATEROOM: Below Decks, amidship. Full beam Stateroom with walk-around Sleep Number® King bed, mini-refrigerator, desk, and settee. Separate His-and Hers en-suite amenities featuring: Jacuzzi tub with overhead shower, sink, head, walk-in closet, and vanity dresser for Her; Steam shower with bench seat, head, sink, and walk-in closet for Him. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD/CD with individual satellite receiver, and iPod docking station. Port holes in the master stateroom as well as his-and-her ensuites create abundant natural light if desired. Complete blackout option also available.

ON-DECK VIP KING STATEROOM: On-Deck, forward: Sleep Number ® King bed with exquisite views; en-suite with stall shower. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD /CD with individual satellite receiver.

BELOW DECKS VIP KING STATEROOM: Situated mid-ships to aft. Full beam Stateroom with walk-around Sleep Number® King bed. En-suite features oversized shower with bench seat, head, and sink. Entertainment system featuring Bose surround sound, 42” flat screen TV/DVD/CD, and iPod docking station.

CONVERTIBLE TWIN/KING STATEROM TO STARBOARD: Below decks amidships: Two twin-sized beds (extra-long) convertible to 1 King bed; en-suite with shower. Entertainment system with Bose surround sound, 26" flat screen TV/DVD/CD and iPod docking station.

CONVERTIBLE TWIN/KING STATEROM TO PORT: Below decks amidships: Two twin-sized beds (extra-long) convertible to 1 King bed; en-suite with shower. Entertainment system with Bose surround sound, 26" flat screen TV/DVD/CD and iPod docking station. This stateroom has access to the Fitness room via the en-suite bathroom if needed.

FITNESS ROOM: Below decks, amidship: Elliptical trainer, free weights and bench. TV/DVD/CD with shared satellite receiver. 2 port holes allow for ample natural light. Shares the Twin Starboard En-suite facilities.

All staterooms include individual satellite receivers, individual climate control, port holes allowing natural light, robes, slippers, hairdryers, reading lights, night lights, iPod docking stations, and Molton Brown Bath products.

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Galley

Jacuzzi on Sun Deck

Main Salon

Main Salon looking forward

One of Two VIP Staterooms

Her Master Bathroom with Jacuzzi

Skylounge Bar

Golf with biodegradeable golf balls

Convertible Twin-King Stateroom

Fitness Room

Aft Deck Dining

Toys

Formal Dining

Towed Tender

Master Stateroom

Skylounge

Bridge Deck Dining with sun shades

Convertible Twin-King Stateroom

Bow Seating

SWEET ESCAPE Crew Profile

Paulo Guedes - Captain

Paulo began his yachting career at the age of 17 on commercial dive vessels in Australia and has since gained extensive experience in the luxury yachting industry. Paulo, with his wife Lizzie, have built a strong reputation over the past 7 years for running highly successful charters in a professional yet relaxed manner throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, East coast USA, and Mediterranean. The past 4 years on their previous vessel were no exception boasting a 90% return client basis with continued superlative feedback from all. Lighthearted, friendly and always with a smile captain Paulo will endeavor to make your trip onboard Sweet Escape a truly memorable occasion. When not chartering, Paulo enjoys water sports, snowboarding and seeing family and friends back at home in Australia.

Lizzie Hall - Chef

Also from Australia - Exhibiting a strong restaurant and hospitality background, Lizzie has been working in the luxury yachting industry for a number of years pursuing her passion for food from all reaches of the world. With extensive experience catering for specialized dietary requirements and fresh healthy cuisine, Lizzie's cooking style is a fusion of east meets west, she also prides herself on creating sumptuous desserts. So impressed with her cooking, a number of charter guests have offered to fund Lizzie's own restaurant and visitor's comments speak for themselves and highlight the success of her work. In her free time Lizzie enjoys snowboarding, listening to music and experimenting with food artistry.

Ben Semmens - Engineer

Ben has always been fascinated by the sea and anything mechanical. It should be no surprise that the love of the two brought him to choose a career in yachting.

Ben began his career in yachting cruising through the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico and Florida, with his newest endeavor being the Mediterranean.

Whether on land or at sea he is always smiling and enjoying life to the fullest.

In his spare time Ben enjoys sport fishing, snow boarding, diving, and building race cars.

Shannon Bridgeman - Chief Stewardess

In her home town of Victoria, Canada, Shannon studied Organic Chemistry at University for three years before her energetic personality and sense of adventure took over and brought her into the yachting world three years ago. Shannon will be in the interior to help you with anything you should need during your stay onboard Sweet Escape, there to make delicious cocktails when it’s time to unwind, or to put her secret talent to good use and cut and fillet your freshly caught fish!

In her spare time, Shannon loves to swim, read or simply dance the night away to good music.

Tabitha Lewtas – Second Stewardess

Tabitha started her career on the ocean as a dive instructor in Canada and Australia; however her enjoyment with hospitality led her to work for the Queens Hotel for 4 years. With a passion for both the ocean and service, Tabitha made the transition into yachting. Two years on, she enjoys nothing more than making every aspect of your stay onboard Sweet Escape as relaxing, special, and unforgettable as possible. Nothing is too much trouble for Tabitha so if you have any requirements please let her know and she will be more than happy to assist you. As time permits, Tabitha enjoys scuba diving, wakeboarding, walking, running, and yoga.

Shelton Dupreez - Mate

Born in Canada and raised in South Africa, Shelton grew up with a very active lifestyle of surfing, diving, and swimming competitively. Shelton will at hand on deck to help you fully enjoy yourself with one of our many water activities; jet skiing, paddle boards, scuba diving, kayaking, wakeboarding, fishing, or simply taking a relaxing cruise on the tender.

In his free time Shelton enjoys keeping fit by swimming, surfing and most other

sports involving water.

Lisa Cunningham - Deckhand /Stewardess

Originally from New Zealand’s north island, Lisa has recently come over seas to start her career within yachting. After training and working as a teacher for young children for two years, her inner passion for anything to do with water and travel took over.

Lisa is our ‘all rounder’ and will be outside to offer her delicate touch to the deck, but also inside to make your stay onboard Sweet Escape as perfect and comfortable for you as possible.

Lisa is never caught without a smile and can help you with anything you require.

In her free time, Lisa loves to read, swim, and do fashion design or sewing.

SWEET ESCAPE Menu

Chef Lizzie Hall – Sample Menu

Breakfast

The chef on board Sweet Escape can provide a selection of tasty breakfasts to suit your day to day desires.

Continental Breakfast

A selection of cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurt, pastries, bagels, toast and jam



Tea, coffee and fresh juices

Light & fluffy banana pancakes drizzled with maple syrup

American Breakfast

Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, bagels or toast

Smoothie: Fresh seasonal fruit, honey, low fat yoghurt, milk and ice blended smooth

Buffet Lunch

Enjoy a buffet lunch onboard Sweet Escape’s sun deck with 360º views.

Smoked salmon, red onion, capers, sweet oven roasted cherry tomatoes & dill cream on a bed of Coquillettes

Crispy fried squid with Thai soy & ginger dipping sauce

Pork fillet & Macadamia salad with sage and honey vinaigrette

Sweet pea, Pancetta and camembert tart

Warm goat's cheese, arugula & roasted red pepper salad with sunflower seeds

Barbeque Lunch or Picnic

A Barbeque lunch on Sweet Escape or a picnic at the beach

Scallops, shrimps and white fish kebabs with romanesco sauce

Caribbean style lightly seared Tuna steaks with fresh lime

Moroccan spicy lamb kebabs with sweet peppers and red onions

Fresh green leafy baby herb salad lightly dressed with almond and thyme vinaigrette

Dessert: Pear, honey and lime cake with pear eau-de-vie glaze

Dinners

Entrée: King Prawns with baby spinach & champagne butter sauce

Main: Slow cooked lamb shanks with smooth sweet potato mash & dark rich jus

Dessert: Decadent chocolate mousse with lavender ice cream

Entrée: Gateau of smoked salmon & avocado with creamy fish velouté

Main: Tagliatelle with basil cream sauce topped with flambéed tuna steaks

Dessert: Chocolate espresso cake with mascarpone berry cream and fresh summer berries

Entrée: Red pepper and cherry tomato gazpacho with a hint of basil

Main: Crispy skin Dourade on a bed of slow roasted fennel with olives, clams, garlic & thyme

Dessert: Delicate white chocolate and lemon mousse

Entrée: Mature cheese & tangy English mustard soufflés

Main: Salmon rilliets poached with orange butter sauce served with steamed sugar snap peas

Dessert: Pears poached in red wine & vanilla with pear financier

Entrée: Lightly seared scallops encrusted in smoky back bacon strips

Main: Fillet of prime Angus beef served on garlic potato mash garnished with tangy mint pea puree

Dessert: Apple parfait with green apple compote

SWEET ESCAPE Testimonials

March 2011, Bahamas: We had the best vacation ever...it was spectacular!!  The crew and meals  were unmatched--it just doesn't get any better than the paradise we experienced on this trip.



 

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