Changes In Latitudes Description
Imagine yourself relaxing on the flybridge, just steps from the helm, with a warm breeze brushing past as the stunning Virgin Islands stretch out in every direction. Whether you’re basking in the sun above or making your way across the expansive decks, each turn reveals another unforgettable view. Crafted for those who value both luxury and the freedom of the sea, this yacht invites the outdoors in. Floor-to-ceiling glass and a skylight bathe the saloon in sunlight, creating a seamless transition between interior comfort and the natural beauty surrounding you. Below deck, four beautifully styled queen cabins await, each with a private en-suite, ensuring every guest enjoys their own serene retreat. From your morning coffee to evening sundowners, this yacht places you front and center in the heart of paradise.
Cruising Area of Changes In Latitudes
Accommodations
4 x queen cabins each with en-suite bath with electric toilet and stall showers.
Salon has lounge area, galley, nav station, formal dining area and door opening to front cockpit as well as aft deck. Salon can be opened with beautiful natural breeze and is also fully air conditioned for guests comfort.
Top fly-bridge lounge area with 360 degree view, table, sunbed, lounge area with table and sun awning.
Specification
Water Sports
Captain is not a certified sailing instructor but is happy to teach guests the basics of sailing.
Tube
Floating mat
2 Stand-Up Paddle boards
Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests
2 Sea scooters
2 Fishing rods, basic lures and tackle
Noodles
Board Games
Scuba Diving 
Yacht offers rendezvous diving.
All certified divers are required to present their certification cards and inform the crew if any rental equipment will need to be arranged. If guests are interested in trying scuba diving, the crew will arrange a Discover Scuba Diving.
The crew will build this into the itinerary and make the necessary arrangements.
Rendezvous diving average/approximate costs with equipment
1 Tank Dive - $100
2 Tank Dive - $140
Night Dive - $150
Discover Scuba Diving - $160
Entertainment
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
We use organic/locally grown produce when available. We provide guests with reef friendly sunscreen and bath products/toiletries. We provide filtered water to limit single use plastics. We provide re-usable water/beverage tumblers to limit plastic/disposable cup use. We use re-usable grocery bags. Inspire our guests on the importance of the preservation of our oceans and the beautiful islands in which we vacation - ´If they fall in love with it then they will fight to protect it.´
Changes In Latitudes Crew Profile
Captain
Chef/First Mate
MEET YOUR CREW
CAPTAIN: Gino Barale
CHEF/FIRST MATE: Nikita Du Preez
Gino grew up in the bush, travelling across Southern Africa with his parents. Any chance they got they were out camping in remote locations, which is where his great sense of adventure came about. Gino was introduced to sailing through his father, which is where he began to compete in multiple races, working his way up from crew to skippering his own boat.
After 3 years of racing keelboats, Gino found himself in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean enroute to Rio De Janeiro competing in the Cape 2 Rio Ocean race. This ended up being a 3-month journey, sailing from island to island in Brazil once they got there before starting the passage back home to Cape Town, South Africa.
Nikita found her love for cooking at a young age in the kitchen with her dad where he taught her all the tips and tricks to cooking a delicious meal. With time, this slowly ended up becoming weekly competitions in the house in who created the better dish.
Nikita decided from the get-go she would not be spending her life in an office but rather exploring the world. After discovering the beauty of sailing and life on the water, Nikita quickly booked her course to become a stewardess and culinary courses to increase her culinary skills, which led her to working as a sole chef/stew in Cape Town, South Africa on a super yacht. This is where both her passion for the sea and cooking aligned and she knew her career choice was right.
Gino and Nikita, being friends since high school and having created endless adventures, memories, and stories together, decided to join forces and run sailing charters out of Cape Town. Realizing how well they work together they made their way to the Virgin Islands 2 years ago for another adventure together.
Changes In Latitudes Calendar
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Changes In Latitudes Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Transit: Yacht Haven Grand to Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town |
| Jul 04, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Jul 25, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Aug 08, 2026 | Nov 07, 2026 | Unavailable: Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town to Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town |
| Dec 06, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | Hold: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 04, 2027 | Booked: Trellis Bay, Tortola to Trellis Bay, Tortola |
| Jan 09, 2027 | Jan 16, 2027 | Booked: Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town to Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 | Booked: Trellis Bay, Tortola to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 17, 2027 | Transit: Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Apr 18, 2027 | Apr 23, 2027 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | Transit: Yacht Haven Grand to Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town |
Changes In Latitudes Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $28,500
(normal rate)High price: $33,000
(normal rate)Changes In Latitudes Special Offer!
Discount: 10%!
Offer: Changes In Latitudes offers a 10% discount for charters to be run between April - August 8 2026! Valid for 6 and 7 night charters.
Old price: $28,500 - $33,000 / week
New price: $25,650 - $29,700 / week (Save: $2,850 - $3,300 / week)
Minimum nights: 6
Travel before: Aug/08/2026
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Summer | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 |
| 2026/27 Winter | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 |
| 2027 Summer | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 |
| 2027/28 Winter | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 |
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.
Changes In Latitudes Special Offer 2!
Discount: 10%!
Offer: Changes In Latitudes offers a 10% discount for charters to be run November - December 2026 (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year weeks)! Valid for 6 and 7 night charters.
Minimum nights: 6
Travel between: Nov/01/2026 - Dec/17/2026
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
CRUISING FEES
BVI Cruising Fees are included
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4
LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTER RATES: 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.
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client´s expense. Includes; boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the
next morning and early start.
TURN AROUNDS: 48-hour turns are standard
HALF-BOARD OPTION: $150 discount per person
Includes; 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client´s expense.
LOCAL FARE OPTION: $75 discount per person
Includes; 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client´s expense.
HOLIDAY RATES
XMAS: Flat rate $33,000. Must end no later than Dec 27th.
NEW YEARS: Flat rate $36,000. Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th.
CHILDREN´S DISCOUNT
$200 discount per child under aged 12 up to a max of 3 children.
Changes In Latitudes Guest Reviews
Look No Further!
If you’re looking for an amazing cruise with an exceptional captain and chef, stop looking — Gino and Kita are the crew you want.
We spent eight unforgettable days aboard Changes in Latitude, and from start to finish, Gino and Kita made the experience relaxed, fun, safe, and truly special. Gino was an outstanding captain: knowledgeable, calm, flexible, and always focused on making sure we had the best possible trip.
Kita was equally incredible, creating delicious meals that somehow got better every day and making everything feel warm and welcoming. Together, they were the perfect team — professional, personable, and attentive without ever making the trip feel over-planned.
We left with great memories, full hearts, and full stomachs, and we would absolutely recommend Gino, Kita, and Changes in Latitude to anyone looking for a fantastic catamaran cruise in the BVI.
Broker Review
This was not our first charter.
Changes in Latitudes was the nicest charter boat we have ever sailed on. I particularly, love the seating area in the bow. Many seating options so that people can choose their own space or be together.
Gino and Nikita are the best crew we have ever had. They literally hit it out of the park! We had many planned activities, land spots to explore and snorkeling stops. Nikita’s meals were literally Michelin worthy! We felt we were dining in a fine restaurant. She is an incredible chef. The way she put foods together for both flavor and presentation was outstanding.
Gino and Nikita are genuinely good people. They were both wonderful to my granddaughter, Elsie. Elsie celebrated her 7th birthday on the boat. The birthday day started at breakfast with decorations and a birthday tiara. The taxi driver blared a happy birthday song through his sound system. We went to The a pirate show at Leverick bay. Elsie won the conch blowing contest for her age group. The pirate and the audience sang Happy Birthday Elsie. And then back to the boat for a birthday dinner with cake. No ordinary cake, but a cake with whipped cream frosting and filling with lots of strawberries!
Best Ever!
Gino & Nikita,
You guys made our family vacation the best ever. You both went above and beyond in everything you do!
A special thank you for being so kind to Elsie, having her sail the boat & playing chess.
Nikita, the food was like a Michelin 5 star restaurant, you are a fantastic cook!
Gino and Nikita your attention to detail was outstanding.
Thanks,
Lauren, Dan, Ava & Elsie
Will Never Forget
Gino & Nikita,
Thank you for such a wonderful week! You gave us new experiences that we will never forget! This is charter #7 for us and you are raising the bar!
Food was FABULOUS and drinks were perfect!
We all loved the Sunchill & the scooters. The Bubbles was so cool and one of our favorite new experiences!
Best wishes for a continued wonderful season!
Todd, Marisa, Alana & Anastyn
Fabulous Week!
Gino & Kita,
Thank you for a fabulous week! You went over and above to make our holiday a memory with our dear friends unforgettable!
Can’t thank you enough for all your hard work
XXOO
Love,
Jan & Bob
Thank You
Gino & Kita,
Thank you for making our cruise absolutely fantastic!
We had such a great time, you ensured we were well taken care of all the time! And those little tastes of SA were much appreciated.
Dankie vir alles julle!
Graham & Tammy
Our Most precious South Africans
What an incredible week with 2 of the most precious South Africans! Our family can not thank you enough for the memories, laughter, and especially our Pink Moke Song. We get half of the proceeds when it goes viral! :))
You have an open invitation in our home and hopefully our paths will cross again!
Lindsey B
Blissful!
Gino & Kita,
Thank you for a relaxing, memorable trip for our family. You took wonderful care of all of us. You even made having a toddler on the boat easy and fun! The quiet anchorages were blissful, the food was great, and overall this experience was a joy, because of the great care you took of us all!
Thanks again!
— The Jones Family
10 out of 10!!
Absolutely fabulous yacht charter with our Captain Gino and First Mate and chef Nikita! They raised the bar on our yacht Changes In Latitudes. A perfect 10 out of 10!!!
Jim K.
So Thankful
Gino & Kita,
What a fantastic trip for us! Thank you for making sure we always had what we needed or wanted. You both are very professional. We enjoyed Kita’s fabulous meals that clearly were well thought out and beautifully presented! I know we will talk about this trip for years to come & be so thankful for this trip.
Thank you again for making our catamaran trip such a memorable one! We appreciate all your time & efforts!
May God bless you
Cynthia & Bob Peterson
Magic!
Gino & Kita
You are magic.
Every detail is carefully planned before we even know there is a detail to consider. Your professional connection is like no other. Your personal connection creates a warm, family-like atmosphere. Your maturity in all situations is amazing. We will certainly not “gate-keep” about your boat, company, and you two amazing young people, even though we would love to keep you our secret.
Thank you for the most amazing week. Doing the same trip one year after our first amazing charter was risky because our group of 8 enjoyed last year so much. You two kicked it up 10 notches. We appreciate your hard work & hospitality forever!
♡ Sam & Chrissy T.
Fantastic Vacation!
We were 8 of 32 friends to charter a boat simultaneously. We got Gino & Kita, which are the BEST of the best! We’ve chartered before & Gino & Kita have raised the bar. Great captain & sailing skills & excellent culinary work! We wish we could adopt them both. Thanks for a fantastic vacation!
Jim, Tammy, Sam, Chrissy, Aaron, Laura, Bob & Gretchen
from University Yacht Club in Peachtree City, GA—until we meet again…
Awesome
2nd time “Catting” thru the BVIs. Changes in latitude is an awesome boat with a great layout.
However, it’s the SERVICE that separates this trip from our previous trip - which was also great as well! Gino & Kita are an incredible team. Never felt unsafe wherever we went and ate as if we were in a fine dining restaurant.
Gino/Kita, may the BVI breezes always be soft and on your back!
— Byron & Linda
A Vacation Dreams Are Made Of!
We had the most amazing vacation on Aquanimity!!!
Gino and Nikita are first class hosts!!! The food, the service, and the hospitality are beyond what I could have expected! This was a vacation dreams are made of!! We will definitely be back!! I highly recommend this crew!
Tullie R.
Book With Gino and Nikita right Now!
Stop right now and book with chef Nikita and captain Gino.
Fabulous food, beautiful boat and the crew took care of every need we had.
We had a family of 6- they did themed nights, found great coves for snorkeling, we did a lot of fishing and even finished the charter with crew given awards.
5 ⭐️ experience!
Kim H
Nothing Short Of Spectacular!
My experience with Gino and Nikita was nothing short of spectacular. From the beginning of our charter they were both incredibly kind and hospitable. Nikita’s food was absolutely amazing, and she consistently surprised us with her amazing creativity in the kitchen, we had amazing dishes all throughout the week.
Gino made the experience so amazing with his fantastic attitude and optimism. He made such a great effort to make our experience first class and one of a kind, taking us to the most beautiful islands, coves, and beaches during our trip.
I’m leaving this trip gaining so many amazing memories and two new friends! Thank you so much Gino and Nikita! We love you guys!
Nicolas C
Highly Skilled And An Absolute Joy To Be With!
If you choose to charter, you need to make it onto Nikita and Gino’s charter!!!
They are highly skilled in cooking and captaining and take care of their guests with pleasure and a positive attitude! Nikita went to great lengths all week to make sure our whole group was happy with our complex dietary restrictions and Gino did the same to make sure we were comfortable with the route. His sailing skills made us all feel at ease navigating us through the islands and taking us to all the beautiful spots! They are both an absolute joy to spend a week with! Thank you Nikita for the incredible FROM SCRATCH birthday cake for my mom!!!
Marissa C.
Kind, Generous, Polite and Talented
Amazing week sailing the BVI with Nikita and Gino! They are a very gifted and knowledgable team who made our family’s wonderful experience sailing one we will never forget. A crew that is Kind, generous, polite, talented, and so fun to be with - could not get any better! Beautiful week together! Thank you! thank you! Xo
Lisa C.
We Will Be Back!!!
I cannot even explain the amazing experience we had on board with Gino and Nikita!
To be honest, it wasn’t the boat.. it was all Gino and Nikita that made this trip special.
From Gino taking us to some breathtaking places and showing us reefs and islands, to Nikita’s stunning talent in the galley. I have truly never had better food prepared on a trip. Nikita’s talent is second to none, and I have traveled the world.
We WILL BE BACK!
Keeley B.
Your Grace and Hospitality - Top Notch
For my 60th, I envisioned a BVI cruise with my family filled with fun, sun and rum.
You delivered so much more.
Your grace and hospitality is top notch and you made us easily comfortable on our floating home for the week. And it felt like we all became a family which was the best part!
Captain Gino - we were all impressed with your maturity and master seamanship.
First Mate/Chef Nikita - what a chef and mixologist!!! You kept us well fed and full of rum, every meal a delight indeed.
You Two - are quite a pair and it was lovely to see how well you communicate with each other and work as a team. Well Done!!
Today is our last morning, last sunrise, last snorkel, last delish breakfast.... and we are so full of great memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you for all that you did to make this week so so special.... Perfect!
Ben, Beth, Emma, Zoe, Andrew, and Ryan
10 Out Of 10!
A solid 10 out of 10 for you guys!! You guys accommodated our every need. We had a fantastic time and really enjoyed getting to know you both. We will definitely be requesting you guys for our next BVI charter.
Gino, you really impressed us with your skills and knowledge despite your age.
Nikita, I assumes the meals would be tasty, but they were delicious!! And so beautifully presented!
You both have such sweet spirits and you made our little last-minute getaway truly special
Thank you both!!
Troy R
