Devine Sailing Description

This spacious Fountaine-Pajot gem, S/V Devine Sailing, features an upper lounge with 360 degree view along with a forward deck with a spacious and comfortable seating area. The salon offers lounge area plus flat screen TV with many movies and USB capabilities. An abundance of water toys awaits our guests, including our famous “G-Swing”! Come experience the thrill of being lifted high above the water to drop, flip or scream your way down! For guest comfort, she offers 5 queen cabins, each with private ensuite bath with electric toilet, wash basin and shower. All cabins have new bedding, air conditioning, two fans, 110v outlets and dimmable recessed lighting. Paired with the passionate, fun and experienced crew, guests are sure to have the time of their lives!

Cruising Area of Devine Sailing

Pref. Pick-upVillage Cay, BVI
Other Pick-upInquire for Crown Bay, USVI
Summer PortBVI and down island
Winter PortBVI | USVI | Spanish Virgins
Winter OperationsCaribbean Virgin Islands

Accommodations

Guests10
Cabins5
Crew2
Queen5
Showers5
Wash Basins5
Heads5
TP in HeadsYes
Electric Heads5
Accommodation Details
Five cabins with queen berths, each cabin has en-suite head with shower, electric toilet and vanity. Dry shower stalls in starboard and port forward cabins. The midship port and aft cabins are wet heads.

Crew use midship starboard and have their own head.

Specification

Length50 Feet
Beam26.2 Feet
Draft4.1 Feet
Built2015
Refit2021
A/CFull
A/C NightYes
Sun AwningYes
HammockYes
DeckshowerYes
Bimini TopYes
Sailing InstructionsYes
HairdryerYes
Num HatchLots
Guest SmokeYes, aft sugar scoop steps onl
Children AllowedYes
Min Child Age5 years, must navigate stairs
InverterYes
Voltages110v & 220v
Water Maker40GPH
Water Capacity160G
Ice MakerYes
Internet AccessOnboard WIFI
GeneratorNorthern lights
Turnaround24hr Inquire / 48 preferred
EnginesTwin 75HP Yanmar diesels 6Kw Northern lights generator 3000W inverter
Communications
Unlimited data Starlink internet.

Water Sports

Dinghy (Feet)13´ center console 2020
Dinghy Hp30HP
Dinghy Pax8
Snorkel GearYes
TubeYes
1-Man Kayak1
Floating MatsYes
Standup Paddle2
Swim PlatformsScoop steps
Boarding LadderS/S ladder of scoop steps
Beach GamesYes
Fishing GearYes
Gear Type3 trolling and 1 casting
Fishing Rods4
Fishing PermitBVI# Exp 24 Oct 24
Under Water CamYes
Under Water VideoYes
Other Toys
Aquapax
Sky Lounge
Underwater lights
2 person Tube
2 GoPro´s and a drone
Subwing
Bean bag chairs
Karaoke

Scuba Diving Scuba Diving Symbol

ScubaOnboard
LicenseMaster
Air CompressorOnboard
Tanks6
BCs6
Regulators6
Dives/Week4
Dive Lights6
Diving Info
All divers must be certified and show a certification card.
Discover Scuba course is offered for $160/person.
Crew prefer that guests bring their own BCD and Regulator.
Yacht has 6 BC´s - 1 small, 2 med, 2 large, 1 xlarge.
Dive Costs
Discover Scuba course is offered for $160/person.
Dives are $50/per person per dive. Payable onboard directly to crew.
Max 4 dives per week.

Entertainment

Salon Tv/DvdYes
Salon StereoYes
iPod/Device HookupsYes
DVDs200
Board GamesYes
CamcorderYes
Other Entertainment
Solar panels

Cuisine

Din-inCoc
Special DietsYes
KosherInq
BBQYes

Green Initiatives

Make Purified Drinking WaterYes
Re-Usable Water BottlesYes
Other Green Initiatives
Solar panels

Devine Sailing Crew Profile

Crew Number2
Crew SmokeNo
Captain
CaptainWayne Keese
NationalityUSA
Born1957
SpeaksEnglish
License100T USCG, PADI INSTRUCTOR
Chef/Steward
Chef/StewardSylvie Reis
NationalityUSA
Born1965
LicenseSTCW, Chef Certified


Captain WAYNE KEESE, or Captain Ray Devine and Chef/Steward SYLVIE REESE combine their love for sailing, and commitment to exceptional hospitality to guarantee guests wonderful memories aboard Devine Sailing. They are passionate about the experience they deliver, cultivating a feeling of adventure and joy, that is sure to last far beyond your time in their care.

CHEF REIS (Sylvie) is high energy, adventurous, creative with a positive attitude towards life. She is a true artist with an immense passion for cooking and living on the ocean. During her last college years as an illustrator, she was also training to be a military cook. In her twenties she worked on ships, in bush camps and officer dinners for up to 350 people for the Canadian Naval Reserves during 7 years. At 27 she starts a family and lives in the forest, in an off the grid log house in the Lower Laurentians in Canada. At 32 she starts her Art School Studio at home and at 40 she opens a public Village Art School Studio Gallery Café & Hostel.

At 48, Sylvie starts her first sailing adventures in the Caribbean as a crew/cook/first mate on sailboats for passages and deliveries. A year later she sells everything, closes her studio and buys a sailboat. She and her partner sailed from Canada down south, all over the Caribbean for 7 years. While sailing she also develops a passion for fishing, snorkeling and living on the ocean, she is definitely a mermaid. Presently living in the Virgin Island, for the last 2 years she worked as a freelance chef for day and term charters, for retreats and Airbnb guest. She loved her experiences so much that this year, she decided to chef fulltime for term charters. She is super excited to work on Devine Sailing as a chef first mate. Being a charter chef satisfies her
immensely. She is ready to prepare her creative, delicious healthy meals for everyone to enjoy during their unforgettable vacations on the ocean.
Let the memorable adventures begin in the beautiful Caribbean islands!

Captain Wayne Keese

Captain Wayne grew up in Texas and has always led an adventurous life. His love for flying, started at 16 and sparked an interest in skydiving. He joined the U.S. Army at 17 and was in the Airborne Division and Special Forces. When he finished his service, he became a master electrician and continued teaching skydiving, where he met his wife Emily. As an entrepreneur, he has increased his knowledge and skills, and can troubleshoot and repair almost anything!

In preparation for what he thought was a “retirement dream plan”, Captain Wayne started his sailing career at the age of 55 on his personal catamaran with an Atlantic crossing from Durbin, SA to Naples, Florida. He has continued to hone his sailing skills with his last 10 years delivering humanitarian supplies to Ile a Vache, Haiti, hurricane refief, visiting each Caribbean island all the way to Grenada, and chartering.

He holds a 100 TON MASTERS WITH SAILING ENDORSEMENT, STCW, FCC Marine Radio Operators Certification, PADI Rescue Diver, Dive Master, and Dive instructor certification. Captain Wayne´s love of diving, is a proven fact while teaching others to dive or just doing fun dives. He is very familiar with all dive sites in USVI, BVI and Puerto Rico.

Captain Wayne´s number one priority is making sure all guests, have a memorable time on each charter. He loves teaching guests new games and making his famous Captain´s Cocktails each evening!

Join Captain Wayne for the charter of a lifetime!!

Captain Ray Devine

Captain Ray is a retired Firefighter/Paramedic, and during my career, was promoted to EMS Supervisor with the St. Louis West County fire protection district. To try and impress with my Captain abilities, I have been sailing boats since the age of 4 in my bathtub as a child, racing around the bubbles, and other toys in the tub. I moved up to larger boats, sailing the BVI´s, back in the 90´s, renting boats with the family. Then captaining and crewing boats for the last 30 years, using chartering boats from the Moorings, Voyage, TMM, Dream Yacht, and Seabattical. I have done boat deliveries, from as far away as Cape Town, SA, to Bermuda, to St. Martin, to and from St. Thomas, Grenada, Florida, Louisiana and sailing school in Australia. I was also 1st Mate and Engineer on several large 85´ to 125´ Motor Yachts with Captain Winston Hovey, and Captain Cynthia Hovey in Florida, Tortola, St. Thomas, St. Martin, and St. Bart´s, working with Owners and guests on their boats. They even wrote a book ´ There´s a Yacht more to life´ in which I have the privilege of being in it.

Captain Ray is a PADI certified Dive Master. I hold a USCG Merchant Marine 100 Ton license, with the STCW certificate, along with a RYA Captains license from the Flying Fish School in Australia. I am also proud to have served in the U.S. Army for 6 years as a Medical Corpsman with a Honorable Discharge. I love to do term charters. making friends along the way, enjoying the beauty of the islands, beaches, the sunsets, and having fun in the Islands, and most important, the unique experience with my guests.







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Devine Sailing Reservations & Port Locations

Start DateEnd DateDetails (Holds can be challenged)
Mar 23, 2024Mar 31, 2024Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand
Apr 13, 2024Apr 20, 2024Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
May 17, 2024May 25, 2024Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Jun 01, 2024Jun 08, 2024Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Jun 24, 2024Jul 01, 2024Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Jul 21, 2024Jul 27, 2024Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Aug 01, 2024Oct 15, 2024Unavailable: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands*
Nov 25, 2024Nov 30, 2024Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Feb 12, 2025Feb 19, 2025Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Mar 22, 2025Mar 30, 2025Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI

Devine Sailing Rates / week

The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.
Low price: $18,000

High price: $29,500

Season2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax7 Pax8 Pax9 Pax10 Pax
2023/24 Winter$18,000$20,000$22,000$25,000$25,500$26,500$27,500$28,500$29,500
2024 Summer$18,000$20,000$22,000$25,000$25,500$26,500$27,500$28,500$29,500
2024/25 Winter$18,000$20,000$22,000$25,000$25,500$26,500$27,500$28,500$29,500

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: 6, 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.
Devine Sailing is now BVI Based

In general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the British Virgin Islands

HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2/$17,700 3/$19,550 4/$21,400 5/$24,250 6/$24,850 7/$25,450 8/$26,450 9/$27,150 10/$28,000

LOCAL FARE MEAL PLAN: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2/$17,850 3/$19,775 4/$21,700 5/$24,625 6/$25,050 7/$25,975 8/$26,900 9/$27,825 10/$28,750

SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates 5:00PM onwards. Available for $300 per cabin per night, with a 3 cabin minimum.
Includes welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner is to be taken ashore at client expense.
EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Years

HOLIDAYS: Christmas/New Years 2024/25
Christmas Week: 1-10 Guests $32,450 7 night minimum to end by December 27th
New Year Week: 10 Guests $33,925 7 night minimum to begin no earlier December 28th

Devine Sailing Guest Reviews

Mianecki Charter

Thank you Personal Paradise Charters for a wonderful group of guests.

December 5, 2023 USVI & BVI

Just wanted to send a thank you and are appreciation of how our trip went. It was definitely a bucket list filled and checked off item but hopefully get to do it again as it was truly a joy to sail with you and Sylvie. You definitely made us feel like part of the Devine family and we really appreciate that. I´ll let you know around the first of the year if we can make the August trip but I would like to say on a preliminary basis we definitely want to do it because we always go somewhere in the Caribbean for anniversary. I will try to get that in the works for you as well and put Tripadvisor too and CC it to you for the website. thanks again! David and Amanda

Unbelievable trip

We would absolutely do this trip again on Devine Sailing. Meals were outstanding, the crew magnificent, the fun and laughs were so much appreciated....we needed this ! Chef Reis goes out of her way to make the best food, with lots of love. Capt. Ray shares so much information about the area, you can tell he knows what he is doing. BTW, the scuba diving was awesome. Thanks, again, coming back soon !

June 17 2023 BVI

We can´t thank you enough for such a wonderful trip! You both made this trip for us a once in a lifetime moment to spend with our friends & family! You both are awesome! Thanks again! Love Jeni & Lee

June 2 2023 BVI

There truly aren´t enough words to describe this trip - excesses our expectations and beyond! Coming aboard we didn´t know what to expect. We quickly came to think of you as family! From the bottom of our hearts - Thank you for the most amazing week of our lives! We love you guys!
Curry & Jessica

We can´t even put into words what an amazing week we´ve had. Every single moment was our favourite. Your knowledge, attention to detail, endless love you put into the food, the activities, the adventures, and making us feel safe and cared for is truly something we will bever forget. We are forever grateful to you both. You are the best and now we get to call you family. Fron the bottom of our hearts..... Thank you.
Best birthday ever! Rachel & Brady

March 2023

Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime! It measured up to all of our dreams & beyond! The views, the food, the company and the boat was out of this world! You two are amazing and were such incredible hosts. Thank you for everything. We are leaving with full hearts!
Natalie & Wes

Dear Devine Sailing

Thanks for welcoming us as part of your crew:
yoga Instructor
goat caller
bartender
hooker
sous chef and so much more!!
We created memories to last a lifetimewith the creation kissed by God´s grace and rainbows!
Brandon & Christi



Devine Sailing,

Not sure where we start. Of all catamarans trips we have done, this is by far te best one. You both fit in so well in our group,like family. I am already sad that in 24 hours we will be leaving the boat. Ray Devine is extremely lucky to have 2 incredible people who are so passionate & caring. We will be looking to book again & will defintiely be talking about a secondhome in Puerto Rico. I am not saying good bye but ´sea´ you again.
Jenn & Rick

March 2023 BVI

Devine Sailing,

This experience has been hands down the most incredible vacation I have ever had. You welcomed us with open arms and made us feel at like we were family. It took our group 7 years to get here, but now I am hooked for life and can´t wait to share this gift of exerience with the rest of my friends and family.
Thank you,
Joe S

February 2023

Devine Sailing,
Thank you for all of your hospitality. You have been beyond friendly & generous with your time + knowledge with our group. Everything was absolutely wonderful from food, to drink, to entertainment. We would not want to do this trip without you! Thank you again! Perfect trip!
Chris & Katie
Jon & Donna
Julie & Justin

February 2023

We absolutely love being on the boat. This was our 2nd trip with them & we will be back!! Thanks for all your hard work. You made our week awesome!
Scott S

January 2023

Words won´t properly express how amazing this trip was. Thank you both for your love & care. You made this trip the most wonerful memory. Thank you. I truly hope to be sailing with you again.
Megan M.

Thank you so much for being a part of our memories! We appreciate all that you did for us, your detail and sweet touche that you added along the way!
Cheers,
Bear and Tera

January 2023 BVI

Thank you, Thank you for sich an amazing week! We have loved our time on the boat with you - it has been perfect! come see us in Raleigh -
Sara and Chloe
Parker

Awesome time with my family. Love playing 7´s. Our hosts were great.
Semper Fi

July 2022

We recently returned from a charter leaving from St Thomas through the USVI.
What an amazing experience this was! prepared was top notch, Caribbean oasis!
I would recommend Devine Sailing to anyone looking for a Caribbean charter where you can relax and enjoy the moment under the safe expertise of her crew,

Thank you!

Jenny

July 2022

Our week aboard Devine Sailing was amazing! and the boat was excellent. The drinks were too!. The boat was in immaculate condition and it was always clean. Lots of fun activities on the boat and at the beaches. We highly recommend Devine Sailing!
-Kenny

MRH High School Reunion

What a wonderful time, with wonderful friends...time passes much to fast, I wish we could have done this sooner ! The Best Crew Capt. Ray, and Chef Sylvie made the best food ever ! As you said ´ let´s have fun in the sun! ´

March 2022

One of the best trips ever. We had a group of 8 and with most of us being boaters, some of us were concerned about having enough room for all of us on a 50’ boat. That was not an issue at all. The boat is very wide and spacious. The cabins have plenty of room & each has its own bathroom. The crew were amazing and have the local knowledge of the best places to see and to anchor. The food was great, before the trip we let them know our basic preferences & each night we were pleasantly surprised with what the chef created for us. They just took care of everything so our only job was to relax. We will definitely be back again.

Dan

March 2022

The crew of Devine Sailing are truly the best of the best! We instantly became a team of adventurers in paradise. They worked tirelessly to ensure a good time was had by all! Hospitality att its best coupled with three absolutely delicious meals a day in the most beautiful venues. Can´t wait to come again!
- Pam and Bill
Kentucky

March 2022

From Kentucky with nautical love. You have given us memories which will last a lifetime. Strangers when we arrived, and friends upon departure. Many thanks
-Dave and Jaqlyn

March 2022

Devine Sailing was truly devine! The crew were amazing - they filled every need - food and drink were fantastic. They made sure we had plenty of fun things to do like hiking, paddle boarding, and skimmer board. We highly recommend Devine Sailing
-Matt & Pam

March 2022

Our Kentucky group of 10 had a very relaxing, stress free week. All of our needs were met with such kindness. Strangers are friends you haven´t met yet and this crew are now our friends.
-Jim & Jackie

March 2022

What a great crew to now call family! We have totally enjoyed all the details have done to make sure we have all enjoyed our trip! Food, drinks, sailing, and lots of smiles and laughter
-Kim and Millard
Kentucky

Lots of laughs on this adventure

Ray,
He had so much fun on our sailing trip. Lots of laughs, great food, and adventures. The crew was amazing, and kind. My brain is in overload with all the memories made on this trip. Until we sail again!
Debra

Amazing trip...

We were fortunate to take this amazing trip. You couldn’t ask for two better people. We saw so many beautiful places. It was fun, relaxing and amazing!
Would definitely recommend anyone take this trip of a lifetime!!

Trip of a lifetime

This is absolutely the trip of a LIFETIME! We´ve sailed MANY times with Devine Sailing and you won´t find a better experience on the beautiful waters of the virgin islands

DEVINE!

Devine Sailing is just that....DEVINE!!! Best vacation ever! You will be spoiled by scrumptious meals, wonderful crew and captain, and the greatest sailing adventure of a lifetime!! The Virgin Islands are gorgeous! We can’t wait to do it again soon!!

Highly recommended

One of the most amazing vacations I´ve ever experienced. Highly recommend taking a 7 day trip on Devine Sailing

Vacation of a lifetime...

Vacation of a lifetime. We highly recommend to everyone! The crew is one of the best. So enjoyable

Amazing vacation...

This trip was the most amazing vacation I´ve taken. I´ve been 3 times with Devine sailing and you really cannot beat the pricing for the awesome experience. If you want to have an island getaway without all the people, this is it. Staying on the boat for a week is just what my soul needs each time to literally let it all go. I highly recommend Devine sailing, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, St. John, and St. Thomas, the amazing beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, and the quaint little bars, shops, and restaurants you get to visit while aboard the Devine´s boat. The trip really was Devine each time!