La Speranza Description
This gorgeous 2020 50´ Lagoon sailing catamaran´s starboard side is occupied by a huge master stateroom that sleeps two lucky passengers. A large queen cabin and a midship queen birth share an ensuite bathroom on the port side of the vessel. The owner´s suite bathroom on board is very roomy, and both guest bathrooms feature their own private ensuite toilets with electric heads, vanities, and showers. The rooms, as well as the yacht, both offer incredible natural light, excellent ventilation, and completely air-conditioned places, according on the wishes of the guests. The salon provides ample room for groups to gather or for two or one person to find a quiet spot to unwind. Up to six people can be seated comfortably for eating or relaxing. The breezy fly bridge is a crowd favorite and can accommodate all guests. The aft exterior offers outdoor dining for up to six guests with plenty of top deck seats, a lounge area in front of the helm, and a front lower deck lounging area behind the trampolines. La Speranza is a perfect example of a luxurious Caribbean charter vessel! TOYS: 2 Stand Up Paddle Boards, Snorkeling Gear, 1 Floating Mat, Inflatable Float, 1 Tube, 1 Subwing, 2 Extra Large Bow Bean Bags, 1 Wake Board, Fishing Gear, & Onshore Games.
Cruising Area of La Speranza
Accommodations
Specification
Water Sports
2 extra large bow bean bags
1 Subwing
1 Sunchill
1 Lillypad
1 Wakeboard
2 Floating hammock chairs
Lobster tickle stick
* Has BVI Fishing License *
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Suitable for up to 4-6 guests (see layout). 5th and 6th guests must be comfortable sharing a head with another guest cabin.
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
La Speranza Crew Profile
Captain
Chef / First Mate
Captain Sam Baker
Captain Sam was born and raised in the beautiful coastal town of Beaufort, SC. Growing up he was often on the water, whether it was deep sea fishing, shrimping, water skiing, knee boarding or swimming, most activities included a boat and water! He comes from a large family that was well known around town for their hospitality and love of food, and that legacy continues with him today. Entertaining is in his blood, whether it’s game night, being a tour guide, or showing you how to sail, Sam’s upbeat personality is sure to shine through. Snorkeling and spear fishing are at the top of his list of fun things to do, along with hiking and exploring new and exciting places. No matter the activity, he is sure to keep you entertained and laughing all along the way!
Along with having over 5,000 nautical miles under his belt, he also has his captains license and has completed all the safety training in STCW to ensure his guests can have a great time and know their captain will keep them safe at all times.
Chef Carrie Baker
Carrie was born in the suburbs of Chicago, then at the age of 14 she moved with her family to Beaufort, SC. It was there that she met Sam and the story is one she can’t wait to share! Along with the title of “mom” comes a lot of cooking! Carrie has always enjoyed preparing delicious and healthy food sourced from local ingredients. She can accommodate guests with different dietary restrictions such as gluten and dairy free, vegetarian and pescatarian. Carrie also has a love for baking and guests can enjoy waking up to the amazing smell of fresh bread baking in the oven! Regardless of the preferences, guests are sure to enjoy Chef Carrie’s culinary creations!
When not in the galley, Carrie enjoys snorkeling, scuba diving, paddle boarding, hiking, and going for long walks on the beach looking for sea glass to make jewelry and crafts. She also enjoys a good game night, too!
Crew Bio
We have been happily married for 28 years and have children that Carrie was able to homeschool while we lived in Beaufort, SC. Having lived in a coastal town, it allowed us to grow our love of the ocean. As homebuilders running our own company for over twenty years, we realized that we wanted a hobby that was a little slower pace and quiet. So, in 2016 bought our first sailboat; a 23 ft O’Day Tempest! After learning to sail on Lake Murray in SC and loving it, we decided to try out ocean sailing and booked a charter in Grenada the summer of 2019. We were hooked! It was from this trip that we knew we wanted to make this a lifestyle and share it with others. By 2020, we had upgraded to a 42 ft sailboat and have since logged over 5,000 nautical miles including sailing in the Virgin Islands.
We love everything the islands have to offer and would love to share that with our guests too! From snorkeling with turtles to diving shipwrecks, hiking to ruins and learning their incredible history to relaxing on gorgeous beaches and experiencing the vibrant beach bars, we will be able to cater to our guests’ preferences and give them memories they will never forget and a vacation of a lifetime!
La Speranza Calendar
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La Speranza Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | Booked: St Thomas, USVI* to St Thomas, USVI* |
| May 18, 2024 | Jun 01, 2024 | Booked: St Thomas, USVI* to St Thomas, USVI* |
| Jun 06, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | Booked: St Thomas, USVI* to St Thomas, USVI* |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 | Booked: St Thomas, USVI* to St Thomas, USVI* |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Jul 01, 2024 | Booked: St Thomas, USVI* to St Thomas, USVI* |
| Jul 02, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | Unavailable: Unavailable, crew holiday to Unavailable, crew holiday |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Jul 21, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 | Booked: St Thomas, USVI* to St Thomas, USVI* |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable |
| Nov 09, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | Booked: St Thomas, USVI* to St Thomas, USVI* |
| Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 08, 2024 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Hold: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Jan 04, 2025 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Feb 08, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Feb 23, 2025 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Mar 09, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Apr 05, 2025 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Apr 19, 2025 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| May 14, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
La Speranza Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter. Inquire for lowest rate.Low price: $17,700
High price: $24,150
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Summer | $18,000 | $18,750 | $19,500 | $20,250 | $21,000 |
| 2024/25 Winter | $20,700 | $21,563 | $22,425 | $23,288 | $24,150 |
| 2025 Summer | $20,700 | $21,563 | $22,425 | $23,288 | $24,150 |
Yacht terms: All Inclusive
An all-inclusive charter covers all provisioning and running expenses. This includes a captain and crew that is fully trained and committed to your safety and enjoyment of your trip. A chef will provide the kind of exceptional, personalized meal preparation that you would expect of a five-star restaurant. The listed rate may not include all local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
BVI COMPLIANCE FOR THE 2023/2024 SEASON
Cruising Grounds: British Virgin Islands & U.S. Virgin Islands
Pick Up/Drop Off: St. Thomas or Tortola
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Permanent Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included
MINIMUM CHARTER LENGTH: 5 nights
FOR LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTERS: For 6 nights, divide by 7N X 6N. For less than 6 nights, divide by 6N X number of nights.
HALF BOARD
SUBTRACT $150 per person from weekly rate : Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners. Requires all other meals on shore at client expense.
2@$20,400 | 3@$21,113 | 4@$21,825 | 5@$22,538 | 6@$23,250
LOCAL FARE
SUBTRACT $75 per person from weekly rate : Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner at client expense.
2@$20.550 | 3@$21,338 | 4@$22,125 | 5@$22,913 | 6@$23,700
SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year´s weeks.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum, Flat rate 2-6 guests, Full-board only.
Christmas 2024: $27,500
New Years ´24/25: $27,500
La Speranza Guest Reviews
April 2024
Captain Sammy,
Thank you so much for an amazing week! We can´t thank you enough for your hospitality, your time spent snorkeling with us, towing the girls, teaching them to drive the boat and many other sea memories that we will take with us! Your Uno skills will forever be implanted in our bitter brains. Until next time Sammy Don´t!
Thank you!
Christine
*spell broc*coli*
April
Dear Captain,
Thank you sososo much for driving us to new places. If it weren´t for you, we would´ve been in the same spot in the water for a week, and that wouldn´t be fun. You are also a very good Unoplayer. Also Briana, thank you so much for theAMAZING food, and telling me about all sorts of wildlife. I wish you guys the best of luck!
-Georgia 2024
April 2024
Captain Sammy-
Thank you and Briana for an amazing week - except for when I blew chunks! Seriously, it was the perfect mix of cruising, sailing, snorkeling, and water sports. The food and drinks were amazing and delicious. The turtles, fish, and sharks were a total highlight! And you guys were the best hosts, especially with the girls. Please stay in tough and look us up in Cape Cod.
Nicholas
April 2024
Dear Captain Sammy,
Thank you so much for the best trip ever! You may have won one Uno hand, but that is the last time you will! I had so much fun this week and I want to thank Briana too. Your food was AMAZING! And you guys brought me so much joy talking about your lives and stories. These are memories I hope I never forget.
-Turd 1 or Ellis
April 2024
Dear Captain Sam,
I should have started writing two days ago instead of waiting until we´re pulling into port...but that´s just a great testament to how busy you kept us.
Words can´t properly express what a perfect week we had. You navigated us perfectly with each changing wind and took us to every single stop we wanted, plus plenty of surprises mixed in.
This will go down in history as our best vacation ever. We´re sorry we missed Carrie, but Martin was wonderful and Kept us well fed.
Happy Birthday my friend!
Love,
Kylene and Ryan
April 2024
Happy 21st Birthday Captain Sammy Don´t!
Thank you for an AMAZING week! Absolutely perfect from beginning to end! We will see you soon!
Sincerely,
Jen
March 2024
Thanks Sam and Carrie for the wonderful week! We loved all the snorkel spots and long sails and delicious food! Thanks for putting up with our boys, we made some great memories with them. It was a great adventure!
-Hollie and Nate
Thanks Captain, I really liked seeing dolphins and turtles and fish.
-Miles
March 2024
´Bluz Cruz 70´
Thanks Captain Sam and Chef Carrie for a great Cruz! Ordering up a pod of dolphins was spectacular. The private Captain´s Harbor *Cruz´ was a hit! Music was cool and so was the food! Luv, Bluz Cruz 70 and Gaga
March 2024
Captain Sam and Mrs Carrie,
It was so fun this trip. I loved your cooking and the Uno games we played!
-Love Whitley W.
March 2024
Sam and Carrie,
Thank you for such an amazing week of vacation! Glad we got to do some Bonefishing!
Thanks Again,
Bobby W.
March 2024
Sam and Carrie,
Thank you for a wonderful week. Our family had the best new adventure. The kids will beat everyone in ´new´ Uno! We got to see and do everything we wanted. Thanks again for the memories.
March 2024
Sam and Carrie - Ya´ll are so kind and caring. Really enjoyed this amazing journey! Everything was ´perfecto.´ God bless you both! We will see you again soon!
JT Edwards
Galveston TX
March 2024
Thanks for a wonderful trip. Thanks for encouraging me to do things I have never tried before. Every day was an adjustable adventure -perfect for me.
Jan Davis-Galveston TX
February 2024
Carrie and Sam,
Thank you for a fabulous week on La Speranza!! We enjoyed every bit of our vacation with you!!
Carrie thank you so much for your hospitality and all the amazing meals! We sure got a lot of new recipes! You are one of the nicest, kindest people on this earth!
Sam thank you for getting us to each stop safely and for all your wisdom!!
May you have many more years of safe sailing filled with great health, much love and tons of laughter!
Your New Friends!!
Love,
Pam and Dan Andrade
Nancy and Karl Law
XOXO
February 2024
Sam and Carrie,
What a trip! Thank you for taking us all on an amazing adventure. We had such a blast, and got the family time that we all needed! Best of luck with all your charters!
Thank you!
The Boyles
February 2024
Sam and Carrie,
I hope you have a good season. My favorite thing was snorkeling.
From Connor
January 2024
´Thank you so much Carrie + Sam for the dream vacation! We loved every part of this trip. You helped us find the best snorkeling spots and the food was gourmet. I wouldn´t have changed a thing about this trip.
Ryan + Ellen Vandersloop´
January 2024
Sam and Carrie,
Thank you for a fantastic week! Thank you for all of your effort and kindness in making this an amazing week! We enjoyed every stop and activity and thoroughly enjoyed every moment on the boat. Thank you, Carrie, for amazing food! Thank you, Sam, for being a fantastic captain and for diving for Sean´s watch!
Thank you again,
Sean and Linnea
January 2024
What a memory! Thank you for ordering such great weather!! Our family enjoyed our New Year´s week on the boat with you both as part of this special trip. As Dylan said, ´we will miss Sam and Carrie.´ This was an excellent mix of action with nightlife, day parties, relaxing beaches, snorkeling, Sundhill, paddle boarding, tubing, subwing + turtle spotting!
The food was excellent and so was the company. We really appreciate all that you did for us & we hope to be back real soon!
Rachel, Jayson, Dylan + Zoe
Lemberg, Scarsdale, NY
January 2024
Sam & Carrie-
Thank you so much for making our family vacation a truly unforgettable trip. The food Chef Carrie, the laughs, swimming, red flags (HAHA), hiking, sailing, big swipes at Willy T´s so many amazing memories. We felt like one big family. Paradise together. Incredible kindness and amazing hospitality. Thank you so much we had the best week!!
Thank you!
The Ferguson Family
Allen, Messy, Sarah,
Andrew and Lauren
January 2024
Thank you for such a fun week. Thank you for everything you guys have done for us, your kindness and effort did not go unnoticed. This week has been filled with great new family memories. Thank you for your hospitality and all the wonderful new memories. The food was amazing.
December 2023
12.9.2023
Sammy ´Don´t´ & Carrie -
Our first experience chartering a yacht was amazing - very much because of you both.
It was fun, educational, and beautiful. Great food, amazing spots, and lots of laughs.
We´ll be back!
Ahoy-
Cale & Barb
December 2023
In a word, ´awesome.´ Thank you so much for creating such a good experience for us.
Your hospitality is so so appreciated and I think I can speak for us all when I say that you are both great to spend time with!
I can say that I will never forget ´What about Bob´ and ´ahoy.´ Our lives won´t be the same!
Jan and Greg
December 2023
Thank you for the time and energy you both had for this lovely trip. It was definitely the best we´ve had. You guys were truly the best - your smiles radiated & made us all laugh & have the best time.
December 2023
Sam & Carrie
Thank you!
- for being so open & fun
- letting us do whatever, whenever
- having the BEST FOOD
It was probably the best trip I´ve been on
December 2023
I had a very fun trip maybe the best. the food was soooo good and sam I really like when we play the Mexican train game especially the last night and same for you carrie. I hope to see you again next year
December 2023
A beautiful trip and a super fun time. All of the food was delicious, and Sam and Carrie are the best - LV
December 2023
Sam and Carrie have been super fun and the perfect hosts. The food was more than we could have asked for, our favs were Salt Pond and Daublesness. We feel so fortunate to have been able to spend time on this boat and to have met such awesome people. Thank you.
March 2024
Best.Trip.Ever.
The Millers, family of 5 from Charlotte, NC. The boat was the perfect size and Carrie and Sam were outstanding hosts! Thank you for all the excellent meals and adventures! Seeing the mama and baby whales cannot be topped ever! Thank you for trying to help the boys catch fish - ha - maybe next time. At least we got 1 lobster! We plan to see you again - so, until next time!
All the best to you!
God Bless,
The Millers
Josh, Jenny, Shepherd, Maxton, & Colter
