Kelea Description
Catamaran KELEA, a 60 ft Privilege accommodating up to 10 guests in cruising comfort, with a master king guest suite, and 4 equal queen-berth guest suites. She offers guests a choice of Fully-Crewed charters or a Captained-Only charter experience.
Cruising Area of Kelea
Accommodations
Up to 8 guests in a centreline king suite and three queen berth guest suites.
Kelea is fully air-conditioned throughout and makes her own purified water onboard.
Specification
Water Sports
4 SeaBobs
Scuba Diving 
DIVING INFO:
CERTIFIED DIVERS
All 7-day charters aboard Kelea include 3 dives for certified divers. Additional dives can be added based upon weather, itinerary and captain’s discretion.
TRY SCUBA / DISCOVER SCUBA DIVE
This is a course for non-certified divers. This allows you to get your feet wet and enjoy the thrills of diving. The course includes a small classroom setting and some basic in-water skills training. Once you have mastered these skills, you will continue to a beautiful, shallow reef dive at a maximum depth of 40 feet. These dives can also count towards an Open Water Scuba Certification but do not result in certification alone.
NIGHT DIVES
Yes - Inquire
WET SUITS
Inquire for size and availability
DIVING COSTS
***3 dives included in charter cost for certified divers***
Additional Dives*: $50 per dive, per diver - dependent on circumstances (ie: total # of divers, weather, safety, logistics etc).
Try Scuba: $150/diver, this course does not provide a certification upon completion
*Additional dives are based upon weather, itinerary and at Captain’s discretion. Seven dives maximum during the charter week.
All dives and Try Scuba courses include tank fills, all gear including weights and dive lights, briefings and a licensed scuba instructor serving as your guide.
Entertainment
*All amenities and water sports details are believed to be correct, but cannot be warranted.
Cuisine
Kelea Crew Profile
Captain
Mate
Captain Jaime Carter is a USCG 100 ton master captain with more than 10 years of professional experience navigating the waters of the USVI and BVI.
She holds STCW safety training, TWIC, CPR, and first aid certifications, bringing the highest level of safety and professionalism to every charter.
Raised along the Jersey Shore and Florida Coast, her lifelong connection to the sea began through snorkeling, diving, and surfing.
After moving to St. Thomas nearly a decade ago, she gained extensive experience working with multiple charter companies, captains, and crew, mastering both sail and power boats.
Intuitive to her guests´ needs, Captain Jaime takes pride in delivering excellent service and creating a welcoming atmosphere on board. Combining expert seamanship, and a genuine passion for the ocean, she ensures every charter is memorable and tailored to her guests´ enjoyment.
Jason - 1st Mate
Jason brings a wealth of experience, energy, and passion for the sea to every charter. With over 30 years of travel and sailing experience across the Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Pacific, he ensure guests feel both safe and at home while exploring the water.
Jason is skilled in both seamanship and guest service. Whether it’s navigating hidden coves, hoisting sails, or sharing local knowledge, their goal is to create unforgettable experiences on board.
When not sailing, Jason enjoys diving, cooking, paddleboarding, camping, surfing, travel, all of which often enhance the charter experience. Guests appreciate his friendly personality / sense of humor / calm presence / attention to detail, making every voyage as enjoyable as it is memorable.
Kelea Calendar
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Kelea Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
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| Jul 01, 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | Hold: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Jan 09, 2027 | Jan 16, 2027 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Mar 06, 2027 | Mar 13, 2027 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
Kelea Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter. Inquire for lowest rate.Low price: $24,000
High price: $32,000
| Season | 2-4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax | 9 Pax | 10 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Summer | $27,000 | $27,500 | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $31,000 | $32,000 |
| 2026/27 Winter | $27,000 | $27,500 | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $31,000 | $32,000 |
| 2027 Summer | $27,000 | $27,500 | $28,000 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $31,000 | $32,000 |
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
Rates are for 1 King berth suite, 4 Queen berth suites.
Captained + Mate Only
Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard: US$24,000 - includes fuel
Christmas Week
Fully-Crewed: For 7 nights aboard: 10 guests - US$35,200
Captained + Mate Only: Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard - US$26,400 Plus all running expenses (includes fuel)
New Years Week
Fully-Crewed: For 7 nights aboard: 10 guests - US$36,800+
Captained + Mate Only: Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard - US$27,600 Plus all running expenses (includes fuel)
Charters outside the Virgins:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel´s listed charter fees for Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.
Kelea Guest Reviews
Guests aboard catamaran KELEA in late May, 2024, wrote:
This was my first trip to the British Virgin Islands and Phil and Flo´s commitment to creating exceptional customer service was clear prior to our arrival for our trip with a Pre cruise questionnaire and asking clarifying questions about our dietary and drink needs. This was one of the first points of contact with the crew and it was clear from the outset that they both cared about the safety and comfort of their guest´s which made my wife and I very comfortable. Upon meeting Phil and Flo at the boat we were impressed with their preparation and planning for our trip which involved a variety of diet considerations and also levels of activity. Their personal understanding of the British Virgin Islands was apparent throughout the trip and afforded our group unique experiences on Saba Rock, Virgin Gorda and Anegada Island in particular where they had arranged for a personal tour of the island. The Anegada conch tour with their friend Sherwen provided us with a great tour explaining the history of the island and the conch.
Their tireless commitment to our trip and work to keep everyone comfortable would lead me to provide them with a 5/5 star review. Thanks for the opportunity to meet 2 wonderful people who provided a great experience that my wife and I will remember for a lifetime.
Best,
Josh
Early April, 2024, guests aboard KING´S RANSOM wrote:
AMAZING! Chartered (King’s Ransom) for a week in celebration of my wife’s 50th birthday. We were 5 couples and 10 out of 10 of us had THE best vacation of our lives. The boat was unbelievable and terrific however what made the trip so incredible was the crew. Stefan, Chloe, Mags, and Autumn were outstanding. This was our first charter with crew so we did not know what to expect. The kindness, patience, skill, creativity, humor, and the level of service was simply fantastic. Every day was a new adventure of eating, swimming, snorkeling, boating, drinking, sometimes dancing, and visiting new locations and exploring the BVI’s. I personally had always shied away from having a crew. Boy was I wrong. Meeting these 4 individuals was an honor and such a pleasure and truly touch us all in such a way that we all feel like we made 4 new friends.
STRONGLY recommend this boat but more over this crew!
Guests for a Grenadines charter aboard KELEA in early August, 2022, wrote
Yacht and crew were great. Autumn did an excellent job with the meals and Shawn was a great captain and dive master. Five out of five!
Grenadines was really awesome. Protected reefs provided for high quality snorkeling and diving.
May, 2021 guests on catamaran KELEA wrote:
SV Kelea was ample size and so fun! There were plenty of areas to hang out and chill. As well as the Lily pad that Capt Shawn attached to the back of the boat. We loved every where we went and had the time of our lives.
I worked out every day with the foam roller and the yoga mat. We were able to snorkel, scuba and stand up paddle board. So fun!!!
Off the charts... Amazing!!!!
Shawn was very confident and in control. He was also relaxed and able to make us all comfortable.
Chef Autumn made one great meal after the next! Her cooking and baking was phenomenal. She truly made the trip special.
I would rate it a 10 on a 5 point scale. PHENOMENAL!!!
New Year 2020
Shawn and Autumn made our week wonderful in every way!! The scuba diving lessons, finding the best snorkeling places, taking us on beautiful hikes, playing (and teaching) is Chess, and the BEST food ever!!! (Along with catering to some food allergies) We wouldn’t change a thing and will remember this week with great fondness! Thank you Shawn and Autumn!!
Christmas 2020
Shawn and Autumn went out of their way to cater to our groups taste prefs (Autumn made fantastic special gluten free meals for my wife every day). They found the best anchorages as well as tooking us on amazing hikes, snorkels and scuba dives! S/V Kelea is surprisingly stable and comfortable. Would highly recommend!
December 2020
Going on Kelea was the most perfect week for me! Shawn and Autumn are really cool and nice and know all the good spots to customize the perfect experience. There are so many awesome activities (scuba, kitesurfing, snorkeling, hiking, fishing etc. etc.), the food is incredible and the boat itself is beautiful and really comfortable! Can´t recommend SV Kelea enough!
November, 2017 guests on KELEA say:
We have been coming to the BVI and French West Indies since the late 90´s. At last count we just completed our 9th trip, most recently on the ´Kelea´ in the BVI´s.
Our first trip was on an old Cat named the Last Fancy with a husband and wife that were owners/operators. We had the time of our life and we never realized that we did not know what we did not know - that is to say there were some mighty beautiful boats out there. We soon realized that we had to come back and charter a newer/bigger boat with more amenities. We did this numerous times and it seems that each boat was nicer and each crew was better than the last.
Our experience on Kelea was no different - from a mighty 65 footer that can cruise at 9+ knots to the beautiful salon of blonde woods and the largest galley I have ever seen. Because she can provision and hold so much we never had to stop and we wanted for absolutely nothing the entire week! And this was 8 passengers and 2 crew!
This leads me to the crew - Dan and Alli Shivone... As I mentioned we have had the privilege to have chartered some of the finest Cat´s in the Caribbean and thus experienced some of the best crews. I can categorically state without any hesitation that Dan and Alli were the best! It seemed that all of our personalities meshed perfectly from Alli´s bubbly and energetic persona to Dan´s down to business yet dry and quick wit. All this lent itself to not only a wonderful trip from their technical abilities but also their personal qualities that led to great discussions, fun games, superb dives and lots and lots of laughs!
My wife and I highly recommend this boat but more importantly - this crew - for your dream vacation and the time of your life!
Rich and Lori K.
Chino Hills, CA
March 2017 KELEA Guests
Dan and Alli Shivone did a spectacular job of hosting us on Kelea and I wanted you to know they made our trip very special! Please tell anybody that is considering a trip on Kelea that they will have a wonderful boat, the most talented captain and chef, and more importantly the nicest people one could ever hope to meet!
