Island Kisses Description

**Luxury Redefined: Experience the Bali 5.4 Catamaran** Indulge in the vacation of a lifetime aboard the award-winning Bali 5.4 catamaran. This brand newly upgraded 2020 masterpiece just added a retractable boat lift and swim platform, new Bimini with dimmer lighting, underwater lights, and new cushions. Island Kisses offers panoramic lounges, a solid foredeck with day beds for sunbathing, and a covered flybridge offering breathtaking views. With its innovative open-concept design and abundance of water toys, your days will be filled with excitement and adventure. Immerse yourself in unparalleled luxury with our yacht´s lavish amenities, including luxury linens, stemware, and exquisite table settings. After thrilling water sports and captivating dives, savor world-class meals in the spacious dining area and enjoy custom cocktails prepared by our professional crew. Your dreams of a luxurious and adventure-packed getaway come true with the Bali 5.4. Don´t miss this exclusive opportunity to sail on the Bali 5.4 catamaran and experience a vacation like no other. Create unforgettable memories as you explore stunning destinations, indulge in opulence, and revel in the beauty of the Caribbean waters. Seize the moment and book your extraordinary getaway today. Your ultimate escape awaits!

Cruising Area of Island Kisses

Pref. Pick-upVillage Cay Marina
Other Pick-upTortola, BVI
Summer PortBVI / St Vincent
Winter PortBVI
Winter OperationsCaribbean Virgin Islands

Accommodations

Guests8
Cabins4
Crew2
Queen4
Twin1
Showers4
Wash Basins4
Heads4
TP in HeadsYes
Electric Heads4
Accommodation Details
4 queen berth guest cabins each with a private en-suite electric head, stall shower and sink/vanity. Port side is a luxurious primary queen cabin. The starboard aft cabin does not have a full shower, and has a wet head.
All cabins have individually contract air-conditioning for each cabins comfort.
Top desk fly-bridge with lounging and seating with a 360 degree view.
Forward cockpit and lounge and dining area.
Aft cockpit with seating and dining accommodations.
Main deck has a bright and airy main salon (fully air-conditioned) as the galley direct access to the forward cockpit lounge area.

Crew take starboard mid-ship cabin (twin cabin), but will move to starboard aft cabin on request for $800 fee.

Specification

Length54 Feet
Beam29 Feet
Draft4.85 Feet
Built2019
A/CFull
A/C NightYes
Sun AwningYes
DeckshowerYes
Bimini TopYes
Sailing InstructionsYes
HairdryerYes
Num HatchLots
Guest SmokeYes, only off transom
Children AllowedYes
Min Child AgeWater Safe
InverterYes
Voltages120V
Water MakerYes
Water Capacity264 Gal
Ice MakerYes
Internet AccessOnboard WIFI
GeneratorYes
Cruising Speed8 Knots
Turnaround48
Engines2x80HP Yanmar diesels 21.5Kw Onan Generator

Water Sports

Dinghy (Feet)12 Ft
Dinghy Hp40 HP
Dinghy Pax6
Sea ScootersYes
WindsurferYes
Snorkel GearYes
TubeYes
Wake BoardYes
2-Man KayakYes
Floating MatsYes
Standup Paddle2
Swim PlatformsYes
Boarding LadderS/S ladder of scoop steps
Beach GamesYes
Fishing GearYes
Gear Typetrolling + a spear
Fishing Rods2
Fishing PermitYes
Other Toys
Hydraulic Tender Lift
10 ft. floating dock
Floats / Noodles
2x sea scooters

Scuba Diving Scuba Diving Symbol

ScubaYacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Air CompressorNot Onboard

Entertainment

Salon Tv/DvdYes
Salon StereoYes
iPod/Device HookupsYes
DVDsYes
Board GamesYes
BooksYes
Other Entertainment
This newly upgraded 2020 masterpiece just added a retractable boat lift and swim platform, new Bimini with dimmer lighting, underwater lights, and new cushions in 2023
• Caribbean Made, Eco Friendly and Reef Safe Toiletries
• Coffee /Espresso Maker
• Full Sized Refrigerator
• Ice Maker
• Water Maker
• Dingy / Yacht-tender
• Outdoor Shower
• Rendezvous Scuba Diving
• Snorkeling
• Sublue Underwater Scooter
• (2) Stand Up Paddle Boards
• (1) Wakeboard
• Ski Tube
• 10 ft. Floating Dock
• Fishing Gear
• Fusion 3 Zone Bluetooth Enabled Sound System
• Television in the Salon
• Board and Card Games
• Island Kisses Branded Giveaways

Cuisine

Special DietsInq
KosherInq
BBQYes

Green Initiatives

Make Purified Drinking WaterYes
Re-Usable Water BottlesYes
Other Green Initiatives
Reef safe/eco-friendly sunscreens, toiletries and cleaning products.

Island Kisses Crew Profile

Crew Number2
Crew SmokeNo
Captain
CaptainAndre Carmo
NationalityPortugal
SpeaksPortuguese and English
Chef/Mate
Chef/MateFilipa Carmo
NationalityPortugal


<b>About André and Fifi</b>
André and Fifi are a young couple with a great sense of adventure and love for exploring the world. They have been together for +7 years and recently got married in Portugal (summer 2024). They work great as a team and have a very positive and happy attitude towards life. Now heading to a second season in the BVI, they have also operated luxury charters in Sint Maarten and Croatia.

<b>About Captain André </b>
Captain André started sailing optimists when he was 7 years old in the Atlantic Ocean. Coming from a family of sailors, the passion for sailing is in his blood. After a couple of years racing, at age 16, he started to instruct young sailors and coach them for racing regattas.
Eventually he started to teach adults and getting his licenses for open water deliveries, thus becoming one of the youngest ocean captains in Portugal.

During this journey, he also kept working on another passion of his: Photography and Cinematography. So it didn’t take long until he joined these two skills and set a goal to be part of the Ocean Race (former known as Volvo Ocean Race). He started his own production company and shot and filmed onboard a lot of performance racing yachts including VO65 and Imocas. He also worked for the biggest sailing YouTube channel in the world: Sailing La Vagabonde. With 4 Atlantic Ocean crossings completed, he has a goal of crossing solo the Atlantic Ocean on a 21 ft. boat racing the mini transat.

André holds the Portuguese ocean skipper license, IYT/MCA 200t and STCW. He has a true passion for the ocean and everything related to it. And together with Chef Fifi, they provide one of a kind charters filled of good times.

<b>About Chef Fifi</b>
Chef Fifi grew up in Portugal, always near the water and sun. Her family had a small boat with which she would explore the beaches in the south of Portugal. She took her day skipper license while studying in college - bachelor degree in Cell and Molecular Biology and Masters degree in Data Science.
When André suggested doing charters together, she of course thought it was a perfect idea as she loves boats, cooking and hosting! So, once she finished her studies, she jumped right away on this adventure. She constantly seeks to perfect her cooking skills, including taking a course in one of the most renowned cooking schools in London- The Avenue Cookery School.

She has since sailed in the BVIs, Sint Maarten and Croatia, cooking local specialties from each place and always loving to host with a big smile on her face.



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Island Kisses Reservations & Port Locations

Start DateEnd DateDetails (Holds can be challenged)
Nov 10, 2024Nov 16, 2024Boat Show: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Nov 17, 2024Nov 30, 2024Unavailable: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Dec 04, 2024Dec 11, 2024Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Dec 19, 2024Dec 26, 2024Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Dec 28, 2024Jan 04, 2025Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Jan 06, 2025Jan 13, 2025Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Feb 10, 2025Feb 15, 2025Booked: Jost Van Dyke, BVI* to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Mar 01, 2025Mar 06, 2025Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Mar 15, 2025Mar 22, 2025Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Apr 08, 2025Apr 15, 2025Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Apr 27, 2025May 04, 2025Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
May 25, 2025Jun 01, 2025Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI

Island Kisses 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: $31,500
(normal rate)

Island Kisses Special Offer!
Discount: $4,000!
Offer: Island Kisses is offering $4,000 off all new charters booked by November 1. Excluding Christmas/New Year. Prorated for 5 nights.
Old price: $28,500 - $31,500 / week
New price: $24,500 - $27,500 / week
Minimum nights: 5
Book before: Nov/01/2024

Season2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax7 Pax8 Pax
2024 Summer$28,500$29,000$29,500$30,000$30,500$31,000$31,500
2024/25 Winter$28,500$29,000$29,500$30,000$30,500$31,000$31,500
2025 Summer$28,500$29,000$29,500$30,000$30,500$31,000$31,500

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: 5
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.
48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND

NOTE
It is customary for guests to eat one dinner per week ashore at their own expense

SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. Available for $300 per cabin, with a 3 cabin minimum.
Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and canapes plus a light breakfast the next morning. Dinner is to be taken ashore at client expense.

HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
WINTER 23/34: 2/$28,200 3/$28,550 4/$28,900 5/$29,250 6/$29,600 7/$29,950 8/$30,300

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS
CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-8 guests @ 36,225
NEW YEARS 24/25: 1-8 guests @ $37,500 - charter may not start prior to 12/28

Charters outside the British Virgin Islands:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel´s listed charter fees for British Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the British Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.

Island Kisses Guest Reviews

Chapter 22 - 31 December 2023 - 7 January 2024

Dear Andre & Fifi,
What an absolutely delightful week we have had with you on Island Kisses. You two are a wonderful couple, combining expert knowledge of the boat and kitchen and such enthusiasm and fun to share with your passengers. You anticipated all of our desires and made this truly a week to remember. Thank you for sharing a bit of Portugal with us - we absolutely look forward to sailing with you again someday - and maybe visiting with you in Portugal someday. Please let us know if you come visit the US, we´d love to host you on the Chesapeake Bay!

Best wishes for a wonderful wedding. we´ll be following along on instragram to see your pics.

With much appreciation for a very special week for our family.

The Harburg Family
*We tallied up our books for the week - 30 books!!! Let see if any other guests can top that!!!

Chapter 21 - BVI 22 December - 29 December 2023

Dear Andre and Fifi,
Thank you for an amazing and very special week! We loved spending Christmas with the two of you. You did such a great job of accommodating our special guests and needs. You´re great every step of the way, from the pre-trip planning to our final night, everything was amazing. You listened and noted and incorporated all our preferences to make sure we had the best trip. Fifi - we loved everything you fed us! The crab cakes, the ribs, the starters and snacks and all the incredible desserts. We were so very, very spoiled and pampered. Our cabins were so nicely appointed and set-up. We were comfortable and every need anticipated and accommodated. Andre - Thank you for planning an incredible route. We loved each of the stops, each more beautiful than the last. I can´t even pick a favourite. Thank you for the smooth dinghy rides and the fabulous swim platform. You made every request seem possible always a ´No problem´ attitude. The playlist made the trip special as well. several songs will forever make me think of this trip. And, the beautiful pictures that you took with the camera and drone captured special moments for us. Thank you, thank you for all of it.

Beyond being amazing, perfect crew for us, thank you for being the special, talented , smart kind patie people you are. We have made new friends for life!! Your hard work and attention to every detail made our special family trip one we will never forget!
Love Jane, Fred, Kennidy, Salvadore and Francesca.

Truly Magical

This voyage was truly magical. Thank you so much for sharing your spirit and energy. We take home so many great memories. The boys will remember the cooking sessions and paddleboard rides for a long time.
All of our best wishes go with you and your next journey, may the wind be always at your back.

Emily and Darren

Very Best Week

Andre and Filipa,
We had the VERY BEST week! Andre and Filipa, you should be so proud of yourselves. You are the ´best at everything´ skipper (Captain) and first Mate/Chef we´ve ever had. Thank you very much for a wonderful week and we look forward to following along on your adventures! we love the way you treat each other - never stop!

Billa and Cindy

A Very Special Week Sailing

Andre and Filipa,
Mike and I cant thank you enough for a very special week sailing. Thank you for your hospitality, professionalism, fun and delicious food. You both gave us a week of memories when they were well needed. Mike and I both were so impressed watching you work so well together, we can certainly see what an amazing relationship you have.
Thank you again,
Cindy and Mike