Cruising Area of Great Adventure
Great Adventure Description
Great Adventure is a modern, bright and spacious Lagoon 450 catamaran available for luxury crewed charter in the Caribbean and based in the Virgin Islands. This luxury catamaran sleeps up to 6 guests in comfort and style.
The stylish galley and saloon is tastefully designed and equipped. The saloon has wrap around windows, providing uninterrupted views during your yacht charter. There is also a chocolate leather couch in the main salon with matching leather stools.
This Lagoon 450 is fully air conditioned and has a high output reverse osmosis water maker, powered either by shore power or by a whisper-quiet generator, located away from sleeping quarters making for a peaceful night´s sleep during your luxury crewed yacht charter.
On deck, the Lagoon 450 boasts extensive seating both forward of the saloon and aft, as well as a large swimming platform, ideal to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the British Virgin Islands. The raised fly bridge gives a panoramic bird´s eye view at anchor and under sail. With a beam of nearly 26 feet, she is very stable, never heeling more than 5 degrees, with wide decks and recessed hatches, to make moving around the yacht a breeze and with enough space for everyone aboard to find their own favourite place to read, sunbathe or simply watch the ever changing seascapes go sailing by.
The spacious cockpit comfortably sits all guests around an ample table to make dining al fresco a pleasure. There is a ventilation hatch on the bridge deck, that funnels a cooling breeze into the cockpit area. 3 Double cabins provide spacious accommodation for all. For such a spacious yacht, she is surprisingly nimble, and the gulping shaped bridge deck makes her very comfortable underway, no slapping or slamming aboard this beauty, and you can hop between islands in under an hour, or choose to spend longer under sail. The choice is entirely yours during your cruise through the BVI.
Our Luxury Crewed Lagoon 450 is truly a superb yacht where the idyllic scenery, changes with every blink of the eye, as you sail through nature´s little secret, the beautiful island chain of the British Virgin Islands.
Specification
Accommodations
Great Adventure is a spectacular model of luxury and stylish design inside. There are 3 Queen Staterooms for guests that all include en-suite bathrooms with separate head and showers. Beautiful natural lighting and great use of space makes these suites extremely comfortable and elegant.
Entertainment
Cuisine
Water Sports
Fishing registered in USVI and BVI
Child water skis available if requested at time of contract
Scuba Diving 
Captain Charlie is a Divemaster
3 dives per week included for certified divers - charters 6 nights or more.
Extra Dives are $25 per person/per dive.
Great Adventure Crew Profile
Captain
Crew
NEW CREW Starting October 2019! Introducing Captain Charlie Parker and Chef/Mate Cammi Burgess.
Capt. Charlie Perry´s Certifications:
• USCG 100T Master License
• PADI Dive Master
• STCW 2010
• CPR/EFR
• FCC MROP
Captain Charlie grew up in Newport, Rhode Island and his family’s love for the local beaches cultivated his affinity for the ocean at a young age, motivating him to work as a lifeguard and diver as soon as he was old enough to take a paycheck. After high school sailing, Charlie joined Roger Williams University’s competitive and nationally ranked team to continue honing his skills on the often-chilly Narragansett Bay. During his summers, Charlie worked as first mate on a schooner in Newport. Having had a taste of larger vessels, Charlie joined the community of seasonal sailors racing classic 12 meters during the New England summers and diving the Caribbean in the winters. Since then, Charlie has earned his PADI Dive Master certification, continued to foster his competitive streak in 12 meter North Americans and super yacht regattas, and learned to take yachting to a new level in the charter boating world. Charlie´s attention to detail and his experience in handling large yachts affords his guests confidence in their safety and allows for a great opportunity to learn sailing while aboard Great Adventure. His anticipation of guests needs leaves those in his care feeling pampered and relaxed.
Chef and Mate Cammi Burgess´ Certifications:
• USCG 100T Master License
• PADI Open Water Diver
• STCW 2010
• CPR/EFR
• ENG 1
While Mate/Chef Cammi also hails from Newport, she grew up a bit unconventionally and had 30,000 ocean miles under her sailing belt by the time she was 14. Raised on various different sailboats throughout the Eastern seaboard and Caribbean islands, Cammi’s fondest memories are from the two years she and her family spent crossing the Pacific Ocean. During high school Cammi made her best attempt at a “normal” land life and studied ballet, traveling across the world to dance both academically and professionally, however, her love for the sea eventually became too strong to deny. Since leaving land life, Cammi has spent summers working on schooners and yachts in New England and winters split between catamarans in the Caribbean and a writing degree in Boston. Eager to up her game, Cammi has also opted to pursue culinary training and loves experimenting with local cuisines, creating delicious, healthy meals like her mother taught her to do as a “boat kid”.
As a team, Charlie and Cammi are masters at bringing together the perfect mix of excitement, creativity, relaxation, and professionalism. With years of sailing to look back on, they draw upon a wealth of shared experience to ensure that their guests feel at home, whether that means a round of cool drinks to ease the heat of the day, a jungle hike that ends at an enormous private beach, or a guided dive through the belly of a sunken ship. With their natural love for spending time on the water, it’s impossible not to feel inspired and awed by the beauty of the Caribbean with Charlie and Cammi onboard. Always eager to share the passion and knowledge they have for their work and environment, Cammi and Charlie are the ideal guides for a Virgin Islands adventure.
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Great Adventure crew through 08/19:
Conor Dugan and Taylor Esposito bring a strong sailing background, adventurous spirits and professional service background to the Virgin Islands charter industry.
Conor was born and raised in a small shore town in New Jersey, racing Optis, Lasers and 420s at a young age. His love of sailing progressed into his high-school years; he and his family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, where he worked summers teaching youth sailing. After a summer spent living aboard a 50´ catamaran in the Grenadines, Conor knew that sailing would be a part of his life forever. His passion for sailing continued high-school and into college, he spent his summers on Bald Head Island, NC, teaching sailing aboard J80s on the challenging waters of the Cape Fear River. Soon after graduating from UNC Charlotte, Conor decided to move to the US Virgin Islands to pursue a career as a licensed captain, running day charter catamarans out of the Westin and the Ritz-Carlton, before joining Great Adventure.
Taylor was born and raised in Upstate New York. Growing up, she spent summers on the rivers among the 1000 Islands, Old Forge Lake in the Adirondacks, and on the beaches of North Carolina. After high school, she chose a route of independence: she moved to Hawaii, learned how to surf and fell in love with the island life. Living for four years on Maui, she developed a passion for a more natural lifestyle. Her time abroad in Thailand, Indonesia, and Central and South America taught Taylor about different flavors and ingredients, which continue to inspire her cooking. Her culinary instincts are illustrated in her creative style, using healthy, colorful ingredients that taste amazing and leave her guests feeling great. Taylor´s love for sailing has reached new heights in the Virgin Islands; working as crew aboard day charter sailing catamarans, teaching sailing aboard Hobie 16s in the St. John National park, and spending time on the water with Conor has shaped Taylor into a well seasoned sailor.
Conor and Taylor combine their love for sailing and being on the water with a strong sense of adventure and attention to detail. They have amassed a wealth of worldly knowledge and skills that they use to create unforgettable vacation experiences that will leave their guests with new perspectives and life-long memories.
Great Adventure Calendar
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Great Adventure Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Booked: Owner Use - St. Thomas to Owner Use - St. Thomas |
| Aug 03, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable |
| Nov 10, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Boat Show: Boat Show, USVI* to Boat Show, USVI* |
| Nov 16, 2019 | Nov 23, 2019 | Booked: Red Hook to Red Hook |
| Dec 21, 2019 | Dec 28, 2019 | Booked: Red Hook to Red Hook |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Booked: Red Hook to Red Hook |
| Feb 01, 2020 | Feb 08, 2020 | Unavailable: Red Hook to Red Hook |
| Mar 03, 2020 | Mar 08, 2020 | Booked: Red Hook to Red Hook |
| Apr 04, 2020 | Apr 11, 2020 | Booked: Red Hook to Red Hook |
| Apr 25, 2020 | May 02, 2020 | Booked: Red Hook to Red Hook |
Great Adventure Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $13,500
(normal rate)High price: $16,500
(normal rate)Great Adventure Special Offer!
Fam. Special!
Offer: $250 off for each child age 15 and under. Age is based on the charter date NOT the date of booking. Max 4 children.
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Summer | $13,500 | $14,250 | $15,000 | $15,750 | $16,500 |
| 2019/20 Winter | $13,500 | $14,250 | $15,000 | $15,750 | $16,500 |
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, premium beverages or scuba activities. Inquire for more information.
Send us an inquiry to get specific pricing for Great Adventure.
Great Adventure Guest Reviews
We would highly recommend them to anyone in the future.
I just had to write to let you know how impressed our family was with the Great Adventure crew. As you may have heard, we had some difficulties early on when I couldn´t find our passports. Connor was on the phone, I was crying, everyone was looking. They were light on their feet and adapted quickly with a new plan and enthusiasm about how great vacation would still be. When I found them early the next morning, it was game one. Back to the first plan and they managed to make everything happen that we hoped for.
Connor and Taylor are hospitable, accommodating, and knowledgeable beyond their young age. Our sons related well to them and enjoyed learning from both of them about local history, fishing, boating, and even cooking. Their boat was clean, well kept, and provisioned perfectly for us. We would highly recommend them to anyone in the future.
Cindy
We had the most unbelievable time and were blown away with your hospitality and enthusiasm!
Thank you so much! I could not have imagined a more perfect trip and what an amazing way to celebrate ´50´! You two provided a perfect trip! Much love and thanks!
Darlene
Thanks for the epic adventure that won´t too be forgotten. We all wish you guys the very best in whatever is in store for you and hope to see you again in the future.
-B
You two are amazing! We had the most unbelievable time and were blown away with your hospitality and enthusiasm! Come visit us once our small town recovers!
Em
You are both amazing at you jobs and we wish you nothing but the best as you guys floor your dreams.
Conor and Taylor,
Thank you for all you´ve done to make this such a special trip. You´ve been fun, accommodating and gracious host. The food and been fabulous!
Steve and Tara
Thank you so much for your amazing hospitality. WE truly enjoyed everything from the amazing food to the sailing sessions. Hope to see you when you pass through Chicage on your road trip.
Lindsey and Angel
Connor and Taylor,
Thank you so much for a wonderful week that we will never forget. You are both amazing at you jobs and we wish you nothing but the best as you guys floor your dreams.
Colin and Danielle
You are both kind people that gives us so much hope for what your generation will being to the world.
Conor & Taylor,
We are so grateful for all you have given us on our charter vacation: expertise, kindness,patience, friendship, hospitality, knowledge just to start. You are two remarkable young people with so very bright and promising adventures ahead! We hope that you stop in if you´re in the greater Seattle area and see us.
Bruce and Carol
Conor and Taylor,
Thank you from sharing your world with us, such a beautiful piece of the world. You are both kind people that gives us so much hope for what your generation will being to the world. Best of everything in future and you always have a beach house waiting for you in Puget Sound.
Blessings - Bill and Jackie
Taylor and Conor,
WOW-what a marvelous voyage you conducted us through! Alice & I have had the time of our lives with you the good ship ´Great Adventure´. The Virgin Island are spectacular despite ´Irma´ and ´Maria´, and you gave us an amazing ride, last and feel or the glorious place. The food and accommodations and you as a hosts have been impeccable! Come see us in Olympia! All the best to you in the future!
Alice & Dwayne
We would have had a blast with Conor and Taylor on a rowboat.
We would have had a blast with Conor and Taylor on a rowboat.
Our charter started well before we stepped on the boat with a comprehensive conference call with the crew. Conor and Taylor set a time to catch up for about an hour to talk through everything from activities to provisions. They also set up airport transportation which was a timely and professional delivery to the dock.
On our arrival day, Taylor and Conor greeted us at the boat with some bubbles and the orientation began. Both were extremely professional, informative and clear about how to get around the boat and what was off limits. We had tons of questions being newbies and they were very patient with us.
The boat was in pristine condition – every inch spotless, not a single thing out of place from what I could tell. Being one of the smaller boats we could book, I was expecting way smaller accommodations. Didn’t feel cramped at all. They did an excellent job to keep it tidy throughout the week.
A few things we learned about the crew along the way that might be helpful info in their bios – impressive facts, although understandable they don’t boast about it because they are pretty humble folks. The kind of humble that buys their guests a round of drinks for his own birthday (this happened). I believe Conor was a Sailing Junior Olympian and used to DJ. And Taylor spent some time honing her skills in NYC cooking schools and won an award at a yacht show for her appetizer. If anyone is apprehensive about a younger crew, might be good info for them.
More about the crew…Both are relatively young but bring some amazing experience for their age. Conor made us feel safe and comfortable at all times. There were a few challenging anchorages and dockings that he nailed. Being on and driving boats my whole life, I was amazed how precise he could be. We asked tons of questions about everything and he was extremely knowledgeable on things from tree species, island history and wildlife – and of course all things sailing. But also respectable, when we rarely stumped him, he wasn’t shy to say “I don’t know” and took it as an opportunity to look it up for the next time someone asked him. Classy. It was clear that our safety was priority #1 as he was courteous but firm if we did something or touched something we weren’t supposed to (damn newbies, didn’t happen too much, though hopefully).
Taylor always had the biggest smile on her face – such a fun person to be around and has the most contagious laugh. With all of us being pretty big cooks, it took all we had in us to respect the kitchen rules – which hopefully we did?! But we did ask a ton of questions on techniques, ingredients and hopefully shared a good tip or two with her. Every meal was precisely prepared, thoughtfully paired and seasoned to perfection. I couldn’t get over what she was able to accomplish in such a small galley. Her knowledge of food, ingredients, techniques and presentation were really impressive for a chef of any age.
Both have amazing personalities and are great judges of character which made the experience so much better. Everything from knowing the perfect music to put on, what cocktail to make, what types of jokes to crack all made us feel so comfortable. Once they got to know us (which didn’t take long), they adjusted the itinerary to perfectly match our interests. They made a huge effort to blend in seamlessly with our group and really make us feel like at home on the boat. Little surprises here and there were such personal and thoughtful touches. It really made the trip. We could tell how much work, preparation, planning and physical effort it took to keep food coming to the table, drinks cold and the boat comfortable and safe. But they just made it look so easy like they weren’t even working – and having a good time. Made us so happy.
It’s a boat – so things go wrong, it’s expected. Sometimes your true character shines through in adverse conditions. Although we weren’t on board, we witnessed the Great Adventure nearly getting hit by an amateur Moorings “sailor” multiple times – and they handled it with class and professionalism. Conor and Taylor probably saved a few other boats from getting hit too. We also had a small issue with the water maker aboard – which they explained clearly, honestly and remedied the situation very quickly. It’s easy to be calm and happy when things go right, but it’s clear our crew could probably handle some pretty gnarly situations and keep the boat and guests safe if a serious issue arose.
The boat was remarkable, but the crew made the trip. These two are awesome and we’d book with them again in a heartbeat!
Carrie & Ryan
Richmond, VA
April 2018
Thank you for making our Caribbean experience a truly “great adventure”!
Dear Captain Conor and First Mate/Chef Taylor:
Well, we’re back to reality—the rainy, cold Pacific NW—but, three weeks later, still savoring our amazing adventure with you and our friends on the “Great Adventure”. Every aspect of the voyage was a fun and a memorable experience, thanks to you two and the glorious Virgin Islands and their people. The “Great Adventure” is a beautiful, well-designed and safe vessel, and under your management, we had no cares. The sailing, both on the big boat and the Hobie cat at Virgin Gorda, was a joy. And the gourmet food--Taylor’s meals were artfully presented and delicious.
Thank you for making our Caribbean experience a truly “great adventure”! Happy and safe sailing to you, and if/when you find yourselves in the Pacific NW, please look us up. We’ll get the gang together, eat well and reminisce.
God Speed, Conor and Taylor!
Conor and Taylor are very hard working, attentive, and very focused on providing their clients with excellent service and care.
We just finished a remarkable week sailing on the Great Adventure with her wonderful crew, Captain Conor and Chef Taylor. The boat was first rate; beautiful, comfortable, safe, and well equiped with all imaginable amenities. The Caribbean, although recovering from the hurricanes of last Fall, is still amazing and welcoming. Rebuilding is well underway, the people are warm and seem very happy to resume hosting tourists, and the natural sights remain stunning.
Our crew was outstanding and a major part of our enjoyment of this vacation trip. Both Conor and Taylor are very hard working, attentive, and very focused on providing their clients with excellent service and care. Conor is so knowledgable regarding the region, the boat, navigation, and the destinations within the Virgin Islands. Taylor is an amazing Chef providing healthy, beautiful, and delicious meals. Together they are hospitable, professional, and very enjoyable people to be around, Our experience with them was, in fact, great (as in Great Adventure)!
Hope your next charter is off to a good start, also hoping that our paths will cross again soon,
Bruce
Taylor and Conor were the best overall crew we´ve had
We were very pleased with both the boat and Taylor and Conor! The provisions were plentiful and they paid such close attention to our preferences. As I´ve shared we´ve been on four of these trips and after a bit of time for reflection off of the boat, Taylor and Conor were the best overall crew we´ve had. The food was so well cooked and consistently fantastic. We have a picky son who refuses to try anything beyond basic meat and breads...Taylor had a version of each meal special for him and was able to get him to try something new at most meals - the kid tried asparagus! She was very attentive and easy to talk with throughout.
One other note, our son has asthma and peanut allergies, and we were very concerned about medical facilities after the hurricane in the crazy event he needed it. We did not need any medical attention, but after sharing that concern with Conor and Taylor prior to the trip, they identified for us every facility that was open and what services they were providing. This gave us a greater level of comfort heading into the trip and was really above and beyond on their part.
Conor was equally as attentive to what we were liking or wanting to do and was flexible with the trip agenda throughout. We stayed longer where we wanted and left earlier when we wanted and he adjusted. Given that we´ve bounced around those islands a few times before, we are a bit of a challenge given that we´ve done most of the ´go to´ spots. He put us on fish, octopus, shark, turtles and lobster...we saw everything this round!
The boat was the smallest we´ve taken but it didn´t feel like it at all. The front lounging area was the best layout of any we´ve seen...so comfortable for the sailing and sun rise and sun sets. The bathrooms were the most functional we´ve had as well. The deck where we had most meals was very spacious and comfy.
Some of our favorite destinations on land were in different states of repair. Foxy´s was receiving people but was really not in shape to do so. We were glad to drop in and buy a few things to help but we didn´t stay long there. Everything under the water was the best it´s every been; the life was everywhere!
Finally, Anegada was the definite highlight for this trip. Conor got out exploring the island with us and we had the most amazing two days. Cow Wreck Beach and Loblolly Bay were both like post cards - beautiful and interesting. The Wonky Dog was our only meal off the boat and it was fantastic, at Taylor and Conor´s recommendation.
Overall, this boat and crew provided an amazing family experience. Conor and Taylor both have interesting stories and do a great job of balancing being in the group and also allowing personal (family time for us) time.
Highly recommend!
The S. family