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Catamaran Physalia

Where Luxury meets adventure!

S/V Physalia, crewed and operated by her owners Chris and Kaya.

Masters level marine scientists, Chris & Kaya can offer your clients a deep immersion into the ocean world, each of them able to engage in discussion on any point of curiosity about the ocean, geology, and wildlife that abound in the Virgin Islands.  They also cater to specialty water sports including kitesurfing and wing-foiling support, as well as onboard SCUBA diving with diving instruction available.

Possibly unique to Physalia, they even have a 15’ double/single scull crew-style row boat on-board in addition to their normal dinghy.

They love treating their guests to out of the way anchorages, scenic naturalist guided hikes, fishing, free diving, paddle boarding, and kayaking. Their top-notch culinary offerings feature local ingredients and cuisines from around the world and have gotten rave reviews.

The third member of the crew and official ship’s ambassador is a very well-behaved and well-trained local pup named Waldo who melts hearts everywhere he goes. Please consider them for your clients, they won’t be disappointed!

7-Night Charter Rates
From
$19,000 (2 passengers 7 nights)
To
$23,000 (6 passengers 7 nights)*
Details
Guests
Up to 6
Guest Cabins
3
Length
52
Cabin Layout
3 Queens en-suite with A/C
Designer
Lagoon
Launched
2007
Home Port
Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas, USVI
Scuba
SCUBA available on board Available onboard (see Specs tab)

The Details

Availability & Rates

Upcoming 12 Months Reservation Calendar:

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Available weekend day:
Hold/Option:
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Note: this calendar is not always 100% current. Please contact us for more information about available dates aboard this yacht.
Hours required between charters: 48, Inquire for 24

7-night Charter Rates by Group Size

Specs & Cabin Layout

Cabin Layout

Specifications

Length
52
Beam
28.5
Draft
4.7
Designer
Lagoon
Children Allowed
Yes
Flag
USA
Guests
6
Max. Speed
10 knots
Dinghy/Tender
13ft
Dingy Max. Passengers
8
Dinghy hp
40hp
Wash basins
3
Heads
3
Tp in heads
Yes
Helipad
No
Jacuzzi
No
Engines
2 Yanmar engines and 1 generator
Generators
Yes
Refit
2016, 2022, 2024
Range
200 miles
Fuel
1.5
Cruising speed
6-8 knots
Accomodation
Guest Cabins
3
Guest Electric Heads
3
Accommodation Description

3 queen cabins

Location
Home Port
Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas, USVI
Winter Cruising Area
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Summer Cruising Area
Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)
Preferred Port
St. Thomas
Other Port
St. Thomas
Amenities & Entertainment
WiFi Internet
Onboard WIFI
Sun Awning
Yes
Hammock
Yes
Hair Dryer
No
Water Maker
Yes
Ice Maker
Yes
BBQ
Yes
Voltage
12 Volt and 115v onboard
Stereo System
Yes
iPod Hookup
Yes
DVD Player
No
Board Games
Yes
Books
Yes
Satellite tv
No
Bimini
Yes
Kosher
No
Nude
Inq
Guests smokes
Transom steps
Guest pets
Yes
Minimum age
Water safe
Gym exercise
No
Elevators
No
Wheelchair access
No
Inverter
Yes 115V
Water capacity
254 GAL
Stabilizers
No
Water Sports
Adult Waterskis
No
Kids Waterskis
No
Stand Up Paddle Board
Yes
Snorkeling Gear
Yes
Tow Tube
No
Scurfer
No
Wake Board
Yes
1-Person Kayak
Yes
2-Person Kayak
No
Float Mats
Yes
Sailing Dinghy
No
Beach Games
Yes
Fishing Gear
Yes
Fishing Gear Type
Trolling
Number of Rods
6
Underwater Camera
Yes
Other Water Toys

Captain is a certified sailing instructor and is happy to teach guests the basics of sailing


Surf boards by req

Wakeboard

Kneeboard

Floating mat

2 Stand-Up Paddle boards

1 Kayak

Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests

6 Fishing rods and tackle – Shimano

Double/Single scull row boat


Sea scooters
No
Kneeboard
Yes
Windsurfer
No
Swim platform
No
Boarding ladder
Aft Sugar Scoop
Sea bobs
No
Kite boarding
Yes
Kite boarding details
If guests are interested in Kiteboarding or wing foiling, the crew will build this into the itinerary and make the necessary arrangements for equipment
Scuba & Crew
Scuba Info
Onboard
Resort Course
200-150 per dive
Personal BCs
4
Regulators
5
Number of Divers
6
Air Compressor
Onboard
Captain Nationality
US
Captain License
100-ton Master
Crew Smokes
No
Crew Pets
Yes
Caters to Special Diets
Yes
Menu

SAMPLE MENU

BREAKFAST

Gravlax, eggs, avocado, mustard aioli, sourdough

Quiche of the day

Tortilla de patatas

Lemon ricotta pancakes

Sizzling shakshuka, flatbread

Fresh baked Irish brown bread, eggs, vine roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon

Yogurt, seasonal fruit, granola, honey

LUNCH

Grilled peach burrata salad

Beer battered local fish sandwich on homemade potato bun

Fresh baked focaccia, mortadella, pesto, mozzarella, semi sundried tomatoes, balsamic glaze

Seared duck breast, Vietnamese green papaya salad

Local fish ceviche

Puerto Rican asopao, avocado, tostones

Lionfish taco on homemade corn tortilla

APPETIZERS

Baba ghanoush, flatbread

Lobster croquettes

Fermented tea leaf salad

Spicy tuna on crispy rice paper

Fresh baked potato buns, herbed butter

Local fish carpaccio

Mushroom soup made with St. Thomas grown mushrooms

DINNER

Rack of lamb, roasted carrots with harissa, grilled califlower salad, saffron couscous

Puerto Rican oxtail fricassee, rice, avocado, plantains

Burmese chicken coconut curry, jasmine rice, paratha

Sushi night!

Cedar plank fish of the day, celery root puree, parsley aioli, zucchini

Pan seared local fish, Greek salad, lemon roasted potatoes, flatbread, tzatziki

Homemade pumpkin ricotta tortelini, seared scallops, sage brown butter, crispy sage

DESSERTS

Pistachio cake

Coquito

mango sticky rice

Chocolate chip cookies, sea salt

Espresso chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream

passionfruit squares

Tiramisu

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