Escapade Description
The BALI 5.4 is already an exceptional 54-foot catamaran and is the flagship of the BALI range. Thanks to innovations and novel technologies this boat features cleverly designed spaces allowing everyone on board to enjoy the various different areas, with over 126m² of usable space, unthinkable on a catamaran this size. ---TOP OF THE RANGE--- On top of this, Escapade is the top of the range when it comes to the BALI 5.4. No expense has been spared and as soon as you step onboard you will be captivated by the exquisite craftsmanship, lavish amenities, and luxurious interiors that rival those of a five-star hotel. --- SPACIOUS --- Enjoy the warm breezes of the BVI and USVI, and the sunny seaside retreat onboard Escapade. Your adventure on this new Bali 5.4 provides an elegantly appointed and tranquil setting with all the creature comforts of home. The new ´Open Space´ design affords panoramic views from every viewing level whether it be the flybridge, foredeck or while dining in the main cockpit. --- DREAM TEAM --- The dream team crew, Helene and Janine welcome you aboard ESCAPADE, for an unforgettable adventure. Escapade offers 4 queen cabins and a twin cabin, to where the crew are more than happy to relocate should the fourth queen be requested. All cabins have en-suite facilities and full air conditioning. Escapade sports a highly functional hydraulic swim platform which is great for lounging on in the water or to use as your own personal beach club, along with ample snorkeling gear, fishing gear, a tube, wakeboard and woodfired grill. Escapade offers the perfect getaway, be it upbeat or lazy sailing, this Escapade is for you. Don´t settle for an ordinary charter experience when you can have the most incredible adventure with Escapade, where luxury and unforgettable experiences come together!
Cruising Area of Escapade
Accommodations
1 master queen cabin with dual entrances, one to the saloon and one to the aft deck. Jump straight into the Ocean from your bedroom!
The other 3 double cabins are all roomy and spacious, with full bathrooms. Two of which have separate showers.
All main cabins have full A/C and the temperature of each room is individually controlled.
Small single cabin available on request, entrance is through Stbd fwd cabin. Great for children or teenagers.
Specification
Water Sports
GoPro
Snuba Rig with 3 regulators for tankless diving.
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Starlink Internet
Traeger BBQ grill
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
Escapade Crew Profile
Captain
Chef
Your Skipper: Helene
With over 8 years of professional experience as a skipper and chef aboard 45-62 ft. monohulls and catamarans, Helene has charted a dual career path in Marketing, PR, and Events. Now fully dedicated to yachting, she is driven by strong work ethics and aims to ensure guests´ satisfaction, taking great pride in her work. Sailing and the sea are her true passions, where she finds fulfillment in sharing the water´s beauty and ensuring guests´ safety and comfort.
Beyond sailing, Helene is deeply enthusiastic about exploring the underwater world, eagerly anticipating introducing others to its mesmerizing beauty. Her background in high-end events and film production, combined with her social media expertise, equips her with unique skills to tailor exclusive experiences for guests.
Helene eagerly looks forward to creating unforgettable memories for guests onboard, demonstrating her enthusiasm, dedication, and exceptional communication skills. Her ability to adapt to dynamic environments enhances her effectiveness in connecting with others.
Your chef: Janine
Say hello to Janine, your chef aboard Escapade! All the way from South Africa. Janine began her career as an admin consultant before transitioning into hospitality, where she gained experience in marketing, branding, events, banqueting, and food hygiene. From there, she moved into sales, primarily focusing on branding, before delving into the recruitment industry. Along the way, she also acquired project management skills and event organizing experience, including hosting events for top South African DJs and artists.
Outside of work, she has a passion for sewing and creating. Janine relishes spending time outdoors and cherishing moments with her family and friends. On the drawing board, she is discreet and focused, with a logical approach to problem-solving. Janine values kindness and appreciates the beauty in everything around her.
Janines´ ideal environment includes flat oceans, warm weather, good company, and plenty of laughter. Socialising brings her joy, and she thrives in environments where she can connect with others. Janine does not hesitate to find beauty in everything, she firmly believes that kindness can make a significant impact and positively shape every interaction.
In her free time Janine enjoys exploring, hiking, paddle boarding, roller skating and playing the ukulele. Janine loves cooking wholesome food and bringing her South African accent to her dishes.
Escapade Calendar
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Escapade Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | Booked: Owner - St. MAarten to Owner - St. MAarten |
| May 07, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | Hold: Owner Use - St. Thomas to Owner Use - St. Thomas |
| May 26, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Booked: Owner Use to Owner Use |
| Jun 09, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 | Booked: Crown Bay, St Thomas* to Crown Bay, St Thomas* |
| Jul 27, 2024 | Aug 03, 2024 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Aug 04, 2024 | Aug 07, 2024 | Transit: St Thomas USVI to Grenadines, West Indies* |
| Nov 02, 2024 | Nov 05, 2024 | Transit: Grenadines, West Indies* to St Thomas USVI |
| Nov 07, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | Unavailable: Boat Show, USVI* to Boat Show, USVI* |
| Dec 02, 2024 | Dec 09, 2024 | Hold: Owner Use - BVI, USVI, SXM to Owner Use - BVI, USVI, SXM |
Escapade Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $28,000
High price: $33,000
| Season | 2-4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax | 9 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 Winter | $28,000 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $31,000 |
| 2024 Summer | $28,000 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $31,000 |
| 2024/25 Winter | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $31,000 | $32,000 | $33,000 |
| 2025 Summer | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $31,000 | $32,000 | $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.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
***ESCAPADE is fully permitted to sail BVI waters***
SAINT MARTIN / SAINT BARTHS RELOCATION FEE:
Relocation fee of $2,000, minimum 72 hour turn required on either side of charter dates for boat transit. Please inquire for availability.
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
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.
HALF-BOARD OPTION:
$100 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.
CHILDREN DISCOUNT:
$100 discount per child.
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.
GUEST PAX: 9 (9th guest must use the v-berth in the forepeak)
2024 Christmas: 7-night minimum $34,000 for 2-8 guests flat rate, must finish by December 26th.
2024 NEW YEARS: 7-night minimum $38,000 for 2-8 guests flat rate, must start December 28th or later.
EMBARKATION: 12PM
DISEMBARKATION: 12PM
TURN AROUNDS:
48-hour turn arounds required - inquire for 24-hour turns; each 24-hour turns will incur a $400 fee when approved
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE INCLUDES:
• Meals & Beverages onboard
• Fuel
• Mooring fees
• Private Yacht & Service of the crew (captain, chef/mate)
• Insurance for the yacht and the passengers (civil liability)
• Accommodation in private air-conditioned cabins each with an ensuite bathroom and bedding, towels, and beach towels.
• Snorkel gear
• Stand Up Paddle Boards
• Floating mats
• Tube
• Underwater Camera
• Wakeboards
• Kneeboards
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Cancellation insurance and private insurance.
• Airport transfers to/from yacht base.
• Personal Expenses.
TIP:
It is customary to tip your crew at the end of your charter. The amount you leave is totally at your discretion and should be based on the level of service provided. The suggested gratuity is 15%-25% of the total charter fee.
CONTRACT SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
The Charter Fee does include the British Virgin Islands (BVI) cruising taxes and permit, BVI National Park permits and BVI customs fees (collectively the ´BVI Fees´).
If the Yacht is NOT allowed entry into the BVI, FOR ANY REASON, during the time of charter, the charter will take place in the USVI waters.
Escapade Guest Reviews
Sailing the ESCAPADE
Four couples decided to explore the British Virgin Islands for a quick getaway before the holidays. We choose a 55 foot luxury catamaran called the ESCAPADE and it did not disappoint! This “cat” was comfortably appointed with 4 private cabins, full shower and bathroom and A/C when needed. There were many lounge opportunities on the bow, stern and upper decks. Captain Gavin and chief Marie took great care of us. The food was amazing, every meal was different. We did some off shore exploring, snorkeling, and learned a lot about the BVI. IF you’re looking for a new adventure, try a fun, casual barefoot sail on the Escapade.
The crew were great!
The crew were great! The food was fantastic and the service was second to none.
This was our first time on a charter like this and they were very good in handling us first timers.
JP and Eden are THE BEST crew to have!
JP and Eden are THE BEST crew to have! As soon as our family got on board, they immediately made us feel comfortable and at home. JP was so accommodating if we asked him to take us to certain bays. He knew the area very well and would take us to the best views, beautiful waters, and best snorkeling spots. Every day they would set up floats and rafts for us and pull out the paddle boards. JP even helped showed us how to do it! Every single meal by Eden was AMAZING. It was so nice not having to worry about what the next meal would be. Eden made every meal delicious and picture worthy! The presentation was beautiful! She was also so accommodating to my picky eater kids and made them special meals if they wanted. Drinks were always flowing and delicious! Not only did they both make my family feel so comfortable but they truly went out of their way to make us feel special. We truly felt like they were friends. We hated getting off the boat and leaving them. We will always remember that trip as our favorite! We can’t wait to book another trip and we will always make sure JP and Eden are our crew!
We lived like royalty for the week and can’t wait to do it again!
We had an amazing trip with JP and Eden. Eden is a fantastic chef and all of the meals she prepared were absolutely delicious. JP was a terrific captain/host and very attentive to ensure our entire group was having a great time. In addition to being a very capable captain, he took our kids tubing, was always available to take us to shore at a moment’s notice, and mixed up some amazing cocktails! We lived like royalty for the week and can’t wait to do it again!
Fabulous trip on ESCAPADE
My husband and I recently returned from an amazing trip to the BVI on ESCAPADE. We have chartered several catamarans in the past and this one is by far the nicest. This catamaran is brand new, absolutely beautiful, and extremely spacious. We spent nine days on this boat with 8 other people and we never once felt cramped. There are many areas to hangout together or escape for alone time. It is equipped with 4 paddle boards, an electronic swim platform and everything needed for the perfect Caribbean vacation. Also, the dinghy is large and has a fast engine which allows you to motor around with comfort and ease. The captain and chef were wonderful. Very accommodating and anxious to please. Every meal was gourmet and the chef made every attempt to wine and dine us. The captain enjoyed taking us to wonderful snorkeling spots, shuttling us to and from beaches, and assisting us whenever needed. I highly recommend ESCAPADE and we very much look forward to traveling on ESCAPADE again in the near future.
Charter on S/V Escapade
If you have not sailed on a Bali 5.4, you should, and I would absolutely choose S/V Escapade again. We have chartered numerous cats and own a Lagoon. Bali has really done something special with the way they have opened the boat up with the 5.4. We had 4 couples plus the crew onboard and you always felt like you had a place to socialize with all 12 people or find your alone time. The captain and chef on Escapade were fabulous. They made you feel like family and took super great care of us. The food was tremendous. The sailing was incredible (very awesome having a captain that actually wants you to be involved if you want). The itinerary was great, captain gave recommendations based on the weather but left it up to us. Captain steered us to super fun little hang outs that I didn´t know about in the USVI or BVI even though I thought I knew the area well. The Bali 5.4 makes the trip, it is an incredible boat. What made Escapade so special was how well the boat is kept, and the crew. The captain would routinely ask/suggest that if we wanted a happy hour swim platform he would lower the hydraulic dinghy platform and move the dinghy to the side giving a perfect play area (actually at any time of the day, but at happy hour having it just above the water line helped keep the drinks above the water line :-)). I can´t say enough good things about the chef. The main reason to crew a boat is to take away all the hard jobs, and she made putting out fabulous meals and snacks look easy (and we all know it is not). She also handled our group of extremely varied dietary requirements very well. It was a trip of a lifetime and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Our dream escape on ESCAPADE
We have enjoyed various trips to the islands, but this trip was like none other! We had four couples and the fabulous crew. I believe this SY is new and has all the creature comforts. The space on Escapade was perfect for the eight of us. If we all wanted to sit together, whether it was for meals or just playing cards at night, we could all gather around the dining table. But if you wanted some private time to sun bathe or have quiet conversation there were multiple places to take advantage of-and all with a beautiful setting. Our mornings we were greeted by the crew with our favorite coffee and discussions about where we were going to sail that day. At night, after one of the amazing multi-course meals prepared by the chef, we would lay out on the top deck and watch for shooting stars. Each meal was prepared carefully and was wonderful. The pitcher of pain killers was always welcome. We had a couple of windy days on the water, and at times a rocky boat doesn´t agree with me. The Escapade handled the waters so smoothly and I felt great the entire week. Our captain shared some great spots around the BVI´s. We snorkeled each day or explored around some of the islands. This boat has a remote control platform off the stern that we would use to get in and out of the water after snorkeling or paddle boarding, so convenient! It also holds the large dinghy when we set sail. I would say that this particular sailing yacht exceeded any of our other sailing experiences. It´s great for a group of friends or a family or two. We are already planning our next fun get away on Escapade!
