Leaf Chaser Description
Meet ´Leaf Chaser´, our gem of a 2019 45´ Lagoon Catamaran! She´s beautifully designed with 3 plush queen cabins, each featuring its own private bath with modern amenities. Picture yourself relaxing with a cocktail, embraced by the soothing Virgin Islands breeze in one of her many cozy lounges. The spacious salon is perfect for those intimate gatherings, be it for dining or just unwinding. Fancy alfresco dining? The exterior aft deck has got you covered for 6. And there´s no shortage of relaxation spots, from the top deck seating to the lounge in front of the helm, and even a chill spot behind the trampolines. NOTE: While ´Leaf Chaser´ typically sails with just our dedicated captain, you can elevate your experience by adding a chef for a culinary treat at an extra $1,000/day (This will include a chef, food, fuel, mooring ball costs and BVI fees.). Need space for 8 guests? Our captain is happy to offer all 4 queen cabins for an additional $1,500 - ensuring everyone´s comfort. Inquire for details!
Cruising Area of Leaf Chaser
Accommodations
Friendly dog onboard
Specification
Water Sports
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
Leaf Chaser Crew Profile
Captain
Dog Onboard
Josh, after a decade on Wall Street, is a recovering banker but is no stranger to tropical islands. He has been a lifelong professional mariner in one aspect or another. At 17, he joined the US Navy as an electronics technician and served for four years. After college, he spent another 8 years on active duty as a surface warfare officer, taking on a wide variety of roles, from navigator to engineering officer on ships such as a guided missile destroyer, an amphibious ship, and a submarine tender. He also undertook several transoceanic crossings. In his last 10 years with the Navy Reserve, Josh worked for the Navy’s Military Sealift Command and retired in the fall of 2022. He has lived in various places, including across the US, as well as in Italy, Spain, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Sailing has always been an important hobby for him, be it renting sailboats on Naval bases, crewing in local regattas, or entertaining friends with weekend island trips on his previous daysailer in Hong Kong. He´s an avid and curious explorer, but meeting new friends, hosting, and entertaining brings him the most joy. He earned a degree in economics and history from Fordham University and a graduate business degree from NYU Stern and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. At different times, he has spoken functional or fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Spanish.
In his free time, he continues his three-decade passion for scuba diving, learns to spearfish, practices yoga, keeps up with the financial press, enjoys snowboarding, and takes cooking classes wherever he can.
Pip
Though at times it seems Captain Josh is actually Pip’s emotional support human, Pip is a reliable and devoted 1st Mate. Friendly to a fault, he loves being around people and loves to photobomb his guests. Non-shedding and hypoallergenic 20 lb Cavapoo, people love him snuggling up them on a couch or hammock.. It’s rare that I’m not napping, but I love chasing squirrels, chasing rabbits, running up and down the beach, and of course, chasing blowing leaves.
Leaf Chaser Calendar
Leaf Chaser does currently not provide a calendar or bookings list. Please inquire for more information.
Leaf Chaser Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Price: $12,000
| Season | 2-6 Pax |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 Winter | $12,000 |
| 2024 Summer | $12,000 |
| 2024/25 Winter | $12,000 |
| 2025 Summer | $12,000 |
Yacht terms: Plus Expenses
The price includes a professional crew operating your chartered yacht, but all running expenses such as fuel, tax, provisions and any other costs are extra. Calculate between 15-25% for a sailing yacht and 25-35% for a motor yacht on top of the given rate with an APA cash payment made to the ships agent or captain, who will keep an open tap and produce full accounts of all expenditures. Unused APA money will be refunded. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
CAPTAIN ONLY
NOTE: While ´Leaf Chaser´ typically sails with just our dedicated captain, you can elevate your experience by adding a chef for a culinary treat at an extra $1,000/day (This will include a chef, food, fuel, mooring ball costs and BVI fees.). Need space for 8 guests? Our captain is happy to offer all 4 queen cabins for an additional $1,500 - ensuring everyone´s comfort. Inquire for details!
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 - 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.
SLEEP ABOARD: Sleep aboard the night before charter dates. Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking.
EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year´s weeks.
CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR´S RATE: 7 night minimum
CHRISTMAS: 1-6 pax @ $15,000
NEW YEARS: 1-6 pax @ $16,000
CAPTAIN ONLY
LEAF CHASER AND CAPTAIN JOSH ARE QUALIFIED FOR OUR CAPTAIN360 PROGRAM.
2-6 @ $12,000
CAPTAIN360 DETAILS INCLUDE:
CONCIERGE SERVICES
Provisioning assistance
Boat welcome swag as a souvenir
Assistance in the galley
Captain’s dinner (one per week)
After meal clean-up assistance
Preparing ‘Captain’s Cocktails’
Making restaurant reservations
Day trip / rendezvous reservations
Onshore excursion reservations
Daily salon tidying
Mid-week linens offering for guests
Hassle-free coordination of bookings for moorings, anchoring, trash, ice, etc.
Capturing photos to present at end
Orchestrates fun water sport activities
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Cruising grounds experience & knowledge
Onshore activity recommendations
Fun and engaging captain safety briefings
Restaurant advice
Custom itinerary maps provided for take home
Themed music & playlists
Included Yacht Amenities
Snorkel gear
Paddle boards, Kayaks & Lilly Pads
Basic linens & indoor towels
High quality linens & indoor & outdoor towels
Shampoo, soap, toilet paper and paper towels
Sunscreen & bug spray
Onboard WiFi
Onboard & beach games
Welcome yacht swag to take home
GUEST BENEFITS
An overall superior Captain-Only charter experience
A dedicated and knowledgable Captain to ensure your vacation is easy & fun!
Immense value add compared to other Captain-Only & Bareboat charter types
Relationship building with Captain to generate future booking comfortability
Access to advanced yacht amenities
Excludes: Food, beverages, bar, ice, fuel, mooring or dock fees, customs, port and immigration fees, cruising permits, airport transfers, and shore excursions.