Barefeet Retreat Description
Where Luxury meets adventure! Introducing Barefeet Retreat the latest Royal 57 Catamaran. Indulge in the Crystal clear waters of the Virgin Islands on this ultra-spacious sailing Catamaran. Barefeet Retreat features a flybridge that has 360-degree ocean views. The flybridge sports a fully functioning bar and easy access to several sun pads to soak up the Caribbean sun. Experience the Islands in a different way with your own professional crew. Barefeet Retreat accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 luxury queen cabins each with its own en-suite head and shower. All guest cabins are fully air-conditioned for guest comfort. Barefeet Retreat has a galley-up layout with all the modern amenities needed for the ultimate family and friend vacation.
Cruising Area of Barefeet Retreat
Accommodations
Barefeet Retreat accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 luxury queen cabins each with its own on-suite head and shower. All guest cabins are fully air-conditioned for guest comfort. Barefeet Retreat has a galley-up layout with all the modern amenities needed for the ultimate family and friend vacation.
Barefeet Retreat has full stainless steel side rails making her the preferred boat for kids.
Crew use port aft cabin.
Specification
Water Sports
2x Sea Scooters
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Wine cooler
Please inquire about wheelchair access.
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
As green as possible!
Barefeet Retreat Crew Profile
Captain
Chef/First Mate
Captain Jage
Jage grew up in Scotland in the 70´s and 80´s. Having very mixed ancestry he inherited an insatiable passion for the unknown and adventure. He began traveling at the age of 15 by hitchhiking to France.
Drawn by the great mountains, oceans And peoples of the word he has travelled and worked in every continent since. Even taking an old VW van and driving from Europe to Australia through Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Asia.
He has done many jobs from a lowly kitchen hand in the Greek islands to a ski guide in the French alps to qualified construction worker in Australia. Eventually putting down roots in the French alps ad starting a construction business and a family, he pursued his dreams of becoming a sailor by qualifying as a captain in 2009 and buying his first yacht ´Nomad´.
He then took his young family to experience the wonders of this world by sail, voyaging all over the world including the Seychelles, Thailand, Greece, Turkey and the Caribbean. Settling for a while in Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines where he began working in the yachting industry. He is a commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster and Dive Master with a huge respect for our oceans and all life in them.
Loving the feeling and freedom of life on the water he likes nothing more than to share that passion with others. Very much a fun loving person he enjoys meeting new people from all walks of life and having a good laugh. He has clocked up over 35,000 logged miles including 3 ocean crossings most recently in November 2024.
He is also a qualified scuba Recue Diver, Marine Engineer, Electrician and Stone Mason (not much use on a yacht). He is fluent in English, French and also speaks Spanish. He is really looking forward to making sure you have a truly unforgettable vacation.
Chef Janine
Janine is an adventurer at heart, equally drawn to the land and sea. She grew up in the Eastern cape, South Africa, where she planned events for top South African bands and DJs. In her spare time, she could always be found on the beach pr spearfishing along the Wild Coast, cooking fresh fish, crayfish, mussels or whatever she caught that day.
A former national representative for Drum Majorettes, Janine was also part of ´Friends of the Bull´ performing fire dancing for Red Bull - an experience that sharpened her ability to entertain.
She studied Banqueting Management, Customer Relations and Communications, receiving classical training with Blue Ribbon. Highly technical and hands-on, Janine has a logical mindset and a keen eye for detail.
Her passion for cooking and event planning stems from her large Irish family, many of whom have worked in the hospitality industry in various capacities.
In 2024 Janine moved to Cape Town and in 2023 she completed a 42-day transatlantic sail from Cape Town to the British Virgin Islands aboard a 59ft catamaran. She was introduced to yachting by her uncles and aunt, who have been in the industry, sparking her own love for the profession.
In her free time, Janine enjoys exploring, hiking, paddleboarding, creating art and playing the Ukelele. She takes pride in cooking wholesome food, infusing her African flavors into every dish she creates. Janine looks forward to expanding your culinary experience and looks forward to meeting you.
Barefeet Retreat Calendar
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Barefeet Retreat Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
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| Apr 26, 2025 | May 03, 2025 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 08, 2025 | Hold: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Aug 01, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Unavailable: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 04, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Apr 05, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
Barefeet Retreat Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $29,600
(normal rate)High price: $36,800
(normal rate)Barefeet Retreat Special Offer!
Discount: $3,000!
Offer: Barefeet Retreat is offering $3,000 off any new charter, based on 7 nights. Minimum 5 nights (To be prorated). Full board rate & BVI only.
Old price: $29,600 - $36,800 / week
New price: $26,600 - $33,800 / week
Minimum nights: 5
Travel before: Jul/31/2025
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax | 9 Pax | 10 Pax |
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| 2024/25 Winter | $29,600 | $30,250 | $30,900 | $31,550 | $32,200 | $32,850 | $33,500 | $34,150 | $34,800 |
| 2025 Summer | $29,600 | $30,250 | $30,900 | $31,550 | $32,200 | $32,850 | $33,500 | $34,150 | $34,800 |
| 2025/26 Winter | $31,600 | $32,250 | $32,900 | $33,550 | $34,200 | $34,850 | $35,500 | $36,150 | $36,800 |
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
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5, Inquire for less
For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.
BVI
BVI Ports Only - BVI taxes & fees are INCLUDED in the rate.
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client expense.
Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning. Please no sleep aboards on 48hr turns.
EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Years
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense. Take $150 per person off standard rate
LOCAL FARE: Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense. Take $75 per person off standard rate.
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum.
CHRISTMAS: 1-10 guests @ $45,000 - charter must end by 12/27
NEW YEARS: 1-10 guests @ $48,000 - charter may not start prior to 12/28
Barefeet Retreat Guest Reviews
March 2024
Bree & Ryan
Thank you for an amazing trip with memories that will last a lifetime. Love you guys! - Molly & Steven (4 time returning clients)
What a fantastic time with true genuine people that care! Thank you really doesn’t cover it! - Pro (2 time returning client)
I enjoyed this trip so much! I will always remember this moment! Thank you for making memories with us and adding more joy to my life. - Avery (age 12)
This trip will always have a special place in my heart. I made memories that will last a lifetime. I will miss yall both. - Molly (age 12)
Thank yall so much for one of the best weeks of my life! I will forever be so grateful for this experience and all the special memories I have made. I will miss yall both so much! Love yall! - Caroline (age 15)
Thank you for a wonderful week and all your hard work to make our vacation so memorable! We appreciate everything!
Oh Barefeet Retreat / Seven truly lovely days / so many memories. - Ryan and Bree are so amazing they inspire haiku! :)
March 2024
Paula & Ryan,
Thank you for an amazing week! Incredible food! You both made us feel at home. Can’t wait to come back! - Lisa & Ray
Could not have had a better week! Every meal was fantastic! Beyond all expectations! Thanks for making memories that will last a lifetime! Hope we will meet again. - Sally & Rick
OH MY! It will take a bit to recover from our visit aboard Barefeet Retreat! The echos of laughter & the aroma of delicious food are sure to linger leaving a trail of joy in its wake. Your hospitality skills are off the charts. Who else but this dynamic duo could handle our group with such finesse. With gratitude, Debra & Lisa
What a week! Truly one of the best vacations ever - for all 9 of us! We would be hard pressed to pick a favorite destination or meal - all were 100%. Can’t wait to be back (maybe without the kids next time - ha!) Best of luck with all your future endeavors. We already miss ya’ll. XO, Kings & Harrises
Amazing Caribbean experience! Great food, great itinerary and awesome sail! Thanks for the good times! - Maggie & John
Amazing Vacation
It was an amazing vacation. Jenn and Bree were great to sail with and took us to so many islands. Loved their suggestions on islands and things to do. The food on the yacht was five star. The snorkeling and paddle boarding and exploring all the beaches where are favorite. Yacht was very clean. Cabins were comfortable. There was enough areas with shade .The food was amazing. Such a variety. The food was 5 star. I felt it was very healthy also beautiful presentation. They did have some great signature drinks. Jenn and Bree were great. Professional but also so pleasant and friendly. Very knowledgeable and had great suggestions. Would love to sail with them again.
-Loraine Marous
Special lifelong bond that cannot be forgotten
´Creating lifelong memories is a special treasure that so many of us take for granted until it is too late. However, the week we spent on Barefeet Retreat with Captain Jenn and Breezy Cooking will always hold a special place in our hearts and our entire group is excited to be back on the boat with them again in the future. When a trip ends with genuine hugs and tears, that sums up that not only did everyone very much enjoy themselves, but we all made a special lifelong bond that cannot be forgotten. First, Breezy Cooking’s cuisine and special beverages would rival any fine restaurant, however the hospitality from Jenn and Bree make the trip even more special. Let me tell you, these two ladies worked hard the entire trip to make everything perfect for us, but they always were enjoying themselves, had smiles on their faces and had this contagious positive view on life that continues to resonate with us. These two special ladies are making the world a better place purely from being in it and spreading their infectious positivity to everyone who is around them. The boat’s layout was perfect, the beds were comfortable, everything was immaculate and clean and with scenic background accompanied with our new found family in Jenn and Bree made for a perfect trip that we will never forget and hope to duplicate soon. ´ - Steve E.
The dynamic duo
Bree and Jen are like the dynamic duo. Their personalities and dedication to a great charter, I imagine will be hard to find again. The food was amazing and Bree got it right every meal. Jenn was not only an awesome captain, but a great Scuba instructor as well. From the moment we stepped on the Yacht, the two of them really made us feel at home, comfortable, relaxed and in a mindset to have a great time. We only hope to bring our children back with us next time. p.s They found us front row mat position for ´After Irma Band´......try that StubHub! - Matt F.
Fantastic week
What a Fantastic week we had with Mary Poppins (Bree) and Wonder Woman(Jenn)! They made all our adventures come true! We had a group of 8 with 6 divers and they made us extremely comfortable, paying attention to every detail possible. Food was out of this world and the sailing was very fun. You will be so happy you picked these two. - Troy K.
We are ready to book again
Our stay was beyond comfortable because Captain Jenn and Chef Bree exceeded all our expectations and truly brought our preferences to life! With children on board, we were amazed at the endless activities and constant attention that they provided to help us feel at home. Captain Jenn amazed us with her skill and knowledge, but also was warm and patient with our gang. And, Chef Bree is a ray of sunshine! She prepared five star meals for every seating and amazed us with daily cocktails of the day and delicious desserts! The crew duo serving Barefeet Retreat are so warm and caring that you’ll leave with 2 new family members! And, the boat was kept immaculate and stocked with water toys. We are ready to book again! - Jenni B.
Couldn´t have dreamed of a better crew
Jenn and Bree were outstanding! Both ladies were gracious, welcoming and good humored hosts every day. They were very knowledgeable about all things sailing/St.Thomas and St. John related and maintained the perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness with all of us.
Jenn gave us a daily game plan about stops, sails and activities each morning and was always eager for our feedback and open to changes. We had a great mix of activities - hiking one day, hitting a beach at 2 or 3 stops, tubing twice, paddle boarding, a smidge of shopping and lots of off-the boat swimming and snorkeling. Jenn even found live music on another chartered boat and ´dinghyed´ us over to listen. We all agreed our favorite part was sailing and being on the open water! Our 15 yo daughter claimed a spot right next to Jenn for each sail so she could chat, ask questions and have the best view.
Bree is a phenomenal chef! Hands down outstanding, 5-star meals every time! She managed to compile all of our different likes/tastes into beautiful mealtime presentations. She also cooked with a healthy note - we always had salads, smoothies and fresh fruits and veggies, which many of us appreciated. In addition, Bree was unbelievably accommodating and adjusted meals for our very picky 12yo eater. Lastly, Bree was a wonderful bartender and mixologist - she always put a fun spin on our favorites and gave us something new to try (Ask for her French 75 with lemongrass simple syrup or the Passion Fruit Margarita).
Finally, and most important to us as parents, Jenn and Bree gave our three kids oodles of attention, spoke to and treated them with respect, and patiently answered a million questions. Our 7yo was completely smitten with Bree and said to me when we got home, ´Why do we have to leave when we just made friends with them?´ Lots and lots of love for this crew!
We couldn´t have dreamed of a better crew. - Meg S.
Get ready to worry about nothing at all
“You have arrived, do yourself a favor and stop searching now, you will not find a better combination of craft and crew than this. Sailing aboard Barefeet Retreat with Captain Jenn & Chef Abrye is as good as it gets. We truly cannot think of a single thing that we would have changed during the entire week we spent. This newer yacht is very roomy, has all the comforts of home, and plenty of covered space for all to enjoy. Jenn & Abrye are intelligent, skilled, and kind, both with great senses of humor and delightful wit. Whatever your taste buds desire, Chef Abrye can make it happen, every meal was fantastic and full of flavor. I think this lady is the next big thing just waiting to be discovered, so amazingly creative. Captain Jenn is a divemaster, accomplished sailor, knowledgeable hiker, and a confident leader. You just know that you are in good hands with Jenn at the helm. So finish up your To Do List, pack lightly, and get ready to worry about nothing at all, and have one of the most wonderful weeks of your life.” - Dennis C.
Hands down best vacation ever
Wanted to let you just how impressed we were with EVERYTHING on Barefeet charterlast week. And when I say everything, I mean everything.
Highlights:
Meeting Herman the 140 years+ old turtle
Watching Capt. Jenn and Bree swim with a mom and Baby Dolphin (see below)
Eating, drinking, laughing - repeat every day!
A little competition Bar Crawl on the Boat - complete with a Congo Line (my crew is crazy)
Food was amazing
It was absolutely hands down the BEST VACATION EVER AND BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!
We made two new friends and will sail with them again- FOR SURE.
I just have to start planning the next trip!
Let me know if anyone ever needs a review! I will gladly make a high recommendation
Thank you for working with me and making this all come together.
Carla
Broker provided survey
Crew Friendliness:
Jenn and Bree were fabulous. They exuded warmth and friendliness and made all of us feel most welcome onboard. Mac (7) fell in love with our hosts and they with him.
Crew Knowledge:
We felt completely at ease with both crew members. It was readily apparent they knew what they were doing.
Quality of Service:
Considering there were 10 guests and just two crew members, the service was outstanding. Jenn and Bree worked tirelessly to insure we never lacked for anything. They were unfailingly pleasant, polite, friendly and helpful.
The Professionalism of Crew:
Jenn was an excellent captain and Bree an outstanding chef. Our meals were marvelous and varied. Bree went out of her way, over and above trying to please our Graham (12) who is the pickiest eater I could ever imagine. Graham was a recalcitrant eater throughout the trip but Bree never stopped trying and was always pleasant about it. She even gave Graham a two minute briefing on why he should eat fruits and vegetables. I do not think it sunk in to Graham but I was enthralled. I decided that minute to continue eating fruits and veggies when I returned home.
Value of the Cost + Expenses Charter:
For this “once in a lifetime” celebration, we accepted the financial expense involved: charter, gratuity, trip insurance, taxis to and from the Marina plus flights for three. It was a significant investment but one which made us both quite happy.
On-Board Cuisine:
Outstanding!!!! Bree served so many delicious and varied meals (and oh, so much food) that our eyes popped – shortly before our stomachs! Everything was delicious.
Destination / Location:
We enjoyed the many locations we visited on St. Thomas and St. John though we surely missed revisiting our favorite BVI destinations. Having sailed the USVI the last two times, I would now be reluctant to charter again before the BVI reopens for business.
Water-Sports:
Barefeet Retreat had a large mat it put out behind the boat which the kids loved. Jenn took them tubing on two occasions and they snorkeled throughout the trip. The noodles were most welcomed by the adults. Shaun and Hayden also used the paddleboard on a couple of occasions. Mary even rode the tube once.
Overall Satisfaction:
High, high, high. We loved Jenn and Bree. The catamaran was roomy enough for 10 and I can vouch for the ample size of our shower. Everything on board was quite comfortable.
