Lola Description
“Where Can We Take You” Lola will accommodate 8 charter guests in 3 spacious queen cabins and 1 sprawling master cabin for those who desire more space. She is a 2024 sailing catamaran offering Starlink, a hydraulic lift, teak, hard top, solar panels, air conditioning, water maker, ice maker, full sized refrigerator, pizza oven, a fully customizable menu, ecofriendly and reef safe toiletries, a bar stocked to guest preference, coffee/espresso machine, rendezvous scuba diving, snorkeling gear, underwater scooters, mono ski, wakeboard, stand up paddle board, 10 ft. floating dock, pool noodles, fishing gear, board and card games, television in the salon, Fusion 3 Bluetooth enabled sound system and Lola giveaways.
Cruising Area of Lola
Accommodations
The crew occupy the starboard midship twin cabin. Crew relocation is not an option at this time.
Specification
Water Sports
Bean bag chairs, subwing.
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Starlink on board
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
Lola Crew Profile
Captain
Chef
CAPTAIN
Hugo O´Kelly
Hugo is a seasoned sailor who has been captivated by water from a young age. He grew up in England, in a small county just outside of London and spent most holidays by the seaside of Cornwall. At the tender age of seven, Hugo discovered his passion for sailing, racing lasers and 49er’s while at school. Later in his youth he became an instructor for this.
Hugo’s passion for sailing and the ocean grew stronger after school, so he headed to the South of France to work on luxury Superyachts. At 18, he was selected and sponsored to race across the Atlantic being the youngest crew in the fleet. This is when Hugo realised his true calling. He completed his Yachtmaster amongst other qualifications with the dream of becoming a captain.
Hugo has at present, spent 2 years in the BVI, worked as Skipper and 1st Mate on luxury yachts of up to 100ft. From sailing charters to sea-life safari tours - he’s been sailing in some of the most beautiful and exotic locations around the world. Hugo has achieved his Ocean Master´s, having logged over 20,000 Nautical miles.
When he’s not at work, Hugo is an avid water-sports enthusiast and instructor. He loves to coach waterskiing, wakeboarding, and wake-surfing. Surfing, diving and fishing are also just a few of his many hobbies. Whether on the water or on land, Hugo is always seeking new adventures and finding ways to connect with the sea.
CERTIFICATES
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail, CE)
• RYA Ocean Master Theory
• British Waterski and Wakeboard
Level 2 Coach
• STCW
• RYA Powerboat 2
• RYA Sailing /racing Dinghy Instructor
• RYA Safety Boat
• RYA Advanced PowerBoat (CE)
• RYA VHF Radio
• RYA First aid
• RYA PPR
• PADI Open Water Diver
CHEF
Milou Van Melick
With a passion for hospitality, Milou´s goal is to exceed guest expectations. Growing up in the Netherlands in a family-owned restaurant, Milou was involved in the hospitality industry from a young age, developing a natural talent for guest relations and service. Her positive energy and welcoming smile always being a welcome addition to any gathering.
After completing her university studies, she expanded her horizons by traveling through Central and South America, where she embraced different cultures, cuisines and discovered her love for the ocean through surfing. She later spent a year working in Australia, further refining her skills working as a farm nanny for a family of nine surrounded by animals, which she also has a fondness for.
Milou finds immense joy in cooking for and with friends and family, and this love for bringing people together through food has been a constant throughout her life. She feels happiest when everyone is gathered around a table filled with home-cooked food, sharing stories, and enjoying each other´s company. Milou strives to create this feeling on charter while preparing a wide variety of dishes tailored to guests´ preferences.
When she´s not whipping up delicious meals, Milou draws on her background with a wedding planner and catering company to keep everything running smoothly. Her attention to detail, positivity, and organizational skills help turn every moment onboard into a truly memorable experience.
Whether it´s sharing fun travel anecdotes, enjoying watersports, trying new recipes, or baking her favorite carrot cake, just ask Milou and she´s in!
CERTIFICATES
• Bachelor of Arts - Events & Hospitality Management
• Propedeuse Bachelor Hotel Management
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
• Food Allergy Awareness
• STCW + PDSD
Lola Calendar
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Lola Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2025 | May 10, 2025 | Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI |
| May 24, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI |
| Jul 04, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | Booked: Tortola, Trellis Bay, BVI to Tortola, Trellis Bay, BVI |
| Aug 01, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Unavailable: Saint Vincent to Saint Vincent |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 | Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI |
Lola Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $29,500
(normal rate)High price: $35,000
(normal rate)Lola Special Offer!
Discount: $1,500!
Old price: $29,500 - $35,000 / week
New price: $28,000 - $33,500 / week
Minimum nights: 5
Travel before: Jul/31/2025
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Summer | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 |
| 2025/26 Winter | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| 2026 Summer | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 | $34,500 | $35,000 |
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
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4
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
Please inquire if you need a cabin change
SLEEP ABOARD: The yacht does not offer sleepaboards
LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 2 dinners ashore at client expense.
For local fare, deduct $150 per person off the charter rate
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum. Scrub Island ports required.
CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-8 guests @ +10% surcharge over 8 pax rate ($35,750) - charter must end no later than 12/27
NEW YEARS 24/25: 1-8 guests @ +20% surcharge over 8 pax rate ($39,000)
SAINT MARTIN / SAINT BARTHS RELOCATION FEE
Relocation fee of $3,000, minimum 48 hours required on either side of charter dates for boat transit (in addition to normal turnaround). Please inquire for availability.
Lola Guest Reviews
March 2025
Truly the trip of a lifetime. You have made Rob’s 60th birthday celebration amazing. Milou thank you for all the amazing meals!! All the islands and stops were incredible. Thank you again for an unforgettable trip. We can’t wait to come back.
January 2025
What an AMAZING trip we have had! Thank you both for all of your hard work, attention to detail, and your fabulous personalities! We have enjoyed getting to know you both, and we wish you the very best for your future! The food was over the top PERFECT!!! We loved it all, and you made it seem so easy when it wasn’t. Hugo, thank you for all of the organizing of our group and making sure all 26 were together and entertained. It has been our top vacation so far, and it was because of you both and this amazing boat LOLA!
December 2024
To say it will be hard to plan any other vacation (EVER!) is an understatement! You guys set the bar really high from start to finish! Although we had no idea what to expect from a catamaran vacation, everything — the boat, the itinerary, the food — was beyond our wildest dreams! And then there was the fun & friendship. You two survived living with the 6 of us for a week! We feel truly grateful to have met you and gotten to know you both. The time we spent with you just enhanced our vacation. You taught us so much about your countries and about life on the water, and we will never forget all of the funny jokes we had (soggy biscuit, midget golf, etc)! We wish you much luck (and calm seas) in wherever life takes you. Please be sure to keep in touch and keep us updated on all of your adventures. Don’t forget that you will always have “family” to visit in Washington, DC! Thank you for everything! All the best
July 2024
I want you both to know that I’m very grateful about your assistance , kindness and help
during the trip aboard Lola.
Judith you are an excellent chef, you didn’t repeat one food during seven days and it
was amazing and Hugo was the best captain we could have.
You both took care of me and my family at all times and this made our week on Lola
one of the best trips in my life.
I wish you both the best in the future. I’ll miss the beautiful days we spent together n
BVI.
Thanks a lot. Kisses
July 2024
Judith & Hugo,
Thank you both for making this the most incredible week. You truly exceeded all expectations. The itinerary was perfect - such a great variety of activities and the flexibility to change things up as we went - for instance, ´Hugo, we can´t get to Ivan´s, please come help us!´ (Ha). Your hospitality and PATIENCE with us was most appreciated.
Judith - the meals were spectacular! The presentation and variety - always something to look forward to. The attention to every detail didn´t go unnoticed.
Above all - we truly enjoyed your company. You two are quite the duo! Thank you again for taking the best care of us!
June 2024
Judith & Hugo,
Thank you both for such an incredible adventure! This has truly been the trip of a lifetime and one we will never forget! Hugo, thank you for planning such a wonderful itinerary for us and keeping the whole crew safe and having a blast! Dash may have asked to fish a dozen times while Hunter was asking for the sea scooters at the same time and you never lost your mind! Judith, your cooking was incredible and better than any restaurant on island - everything was fresh and beautifully prepared and thoughtful. Thank you for taking the time to make cookies with the kids, they will always remember that! The music and cocktails were always a hit and will be greatly missed! Please come to Seattle to visit soon!!
June 2024
Judith & Hugo -
We have been overwhelmed with your hospitality this past week. J-Dog - the food as out of this world. So many unique flavors and presentations. We were amazed at how well you accommodated our gluten & dairy free granddaughter. And to also go out of your way to help us make our beach barbecue real - thank you!
Hugo - Thank you for the smooth sailing, how you ´cleaned up´ after all of our spills with a smile, and making our happy hours ´happy´ in so many ways with all your special drink concoctions. Thank you for making an effort to hunt for my lost sunglasses. That was above and beyond and I knew if you couldn´t find them, nobody could. Thanks for taking the kids for their ´joy rides´ and taking us out of your way to Sandy Spit. We created so many memories - not the least of which was our celebration dinner that you helped us arrange.
We are so grateful that we met you both and had your as our captain and chef. You are the best and we will always recommend you to friends who would like to take a BVI adventure! Take care and thanks for all your efforts. They made a difference.
April 2024
Hugo & Judith!
Thank you so much for an epic vacation! We really appreciate you both - from delicious food and jamming playlists, to the unforgettable adventures, y´all went above and beyond!
Judith - you are so talented, every meal was amazing. Your attention to detail and creativity shined in every dish. Thank you for being such a ray of sunshine!
Hugo - thank you for saving us on numerous occasions! Your kindness and patience are much appreciated. The sailing was such a highlight, we all learned so much! I promise we will never forget what you taught us!
Thank you for memories that will last a lifetime!
April 2024
Hugo & Judith,
WOW!! We were so lucky to have you for our captain and chef. Not only did you go far above and beyond to make our trip so wonderful, you did so with great patience and a sense of humor. Hugo, you were so kind and have taught us all we now know about sailing! We promise to remember it! You also treated us to the BEST cocktails!
Judith, you are an incredibly talented master chef! Everything you make is delicious and you make the most wonderful and flavorful dishes that i never thought possible on a boat! Thank you for feeding us so well!
Thank you both for making our trip so special!! Until next time!
April 2024
Hugo & Judith!
This has truly been the trip of a lifetime! Exceeding all expectations in every way! What a treat to be pampered by you both. The food was beyond delicious with such beautifully presentations and careful attention to the details - and the cocktails - WOW!
We had a blast on our adventures this week! Hugo - thank you for coming to our rescue....more than once and for your patience all week! We so appreciate you both catering to our every whim and making the magic happen!
it was so fun to spend 9 days on the Lola with you both, we loved learning to sail!
Wishing you both all the best and many many more fun adventures!!
March 2024
Dear Judith & Hugo,
We are a group that has done a lot of boating, on our own boats and charters, and can say that this was an exceptionally great week on the water. The boat is terrific, but you two are the ´secret sauce´. You are so talented - individually and together and have such fun and friendly personalities. I can´t believe you are so young! I felt perfectly confident in your abilities.
We loved your choice of activities and meals. We are sad to have the week end. We are counting on our paths crossing again!!
March 2024
Hugo & Judith,
Thank you for such a dreamy week aboard the Lola! Every single detail has been perfect. We appreciate your professionalism, your humor, your attention, and your willingness to join in all of our shenanigans! We have been so spoiled this week and are wondering how we can possibly go back to our landlocked lives. Thank you for everything!!
February 2024
Hugo & Judith,
More than a trip of a lifetime, the tailored experience and food will be unmatched without you.
Forever burned in our memories will be snorkeling, beautifully displayed tasty food, sunsets, night skies, fast storms, lounging rooftop hangouts and dance parties!
Thank you just isn´t enough! You are much adored!
February 2024
Hugo and Judith - We cannot thank you two enough for your exceptional service this last week. You were friendly, engaging, professional and delightful. You were so attentive to our needs and always eager to offer whatever we needed or wanted. True professionals and truly wonderful people! We hope to sail away with you in the future!
January 2024
We can´t thank you enough for a fabulous week! You were attentive to every detail and your youthful energy was a perfect fit for our family. The itinerary was ideal with each stop offering something special and breathtaking view. Hugo - your knowledge and experience always assured us that we were in the most capable of hands. Judith - your meals were beyond description, flavorful, varied, healthy and above all, delicious. Everything was a feast for our eyes and our bellies.
The boat (Lola) was wonderful, clean, comfortable and just the right amount of space for everyone. We loved sitting on the bow or upon the flybridge - especially while underway. We appreciated learning more about what we were seeing and hearing about your experiences.
We have traveled extensively, including previous catamaran charters in the BVI, and this has been a family favorite. You made everything easy thanks to your impeccable organization. We had so much fun and hope to travel with you again soon!
December 2023
To Hugo
There was a young bloke from Suffolk
Who brought Christmas crackers like St. Nick
In every port and bay and bight
He would say, ´Jalright´
No better sea captain could you pick
To Judith
There once was a woman from Holland
She didn´t want to live on land
So she took to the sea
And she cooked duck confit
With her, no better time could be spent
To our wonderful Lola crew,
Thank you (times a million!) for an absolutely unforgettable adventure. The food was astounding, the sailing was delightful, the company was sweet. We are so grateful for all your hard work. Thank you for being part of our family.
Judith - thank you for making meals that could suit royalty, and accommodating our preferences. Hugo - thank you for putting together a WONDERFUL itinerary for this week.
September 2023
Hugo & Judith
This trip was a blessing in so many ways. The adventure, sight, food and memories made were some of the highlights expected coming into this trip. You two were put in our paths for a reason. The love and passion that you showed with us was amazing. Tiffany and I are blessed in so many ways, but you two have enriched those blessings tenfold this week. We have shared so many laughs and laughed so hard we cried. You two are so much fun to be around. Our group has prayed for both of you our entire trips and we will continue to pray for you, your safety and that you will continue to share your love and passion with others.
Hugo, your knowledge of the boat, islands and local culture amazed us.
Judith, Your ability to prepare the most amazing meals in a short period of time in a small kitchen is truly inspirational.
The both of you will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you both for sharing your love and passion with us.
Love, Jon + Tiffany
August 2023
Hugo + Judith
The boat is amazing, the sights seen are amazing, but…. Hugo + Judith’s beautiful souls are what made the trip! There aren’t enough words to describe our week! Too many laughs + memories to describe our week! Too many laughs + memories to describe. Thank you to the best crew around! Love you guys!!! The Yarbrough’s
Ps. See you in Texas
Thank you for making this trip the best trip ever.
Hugo and Judith,
You have given us so many memories, we loved breakfast on the beach. The amazing stops/ports just when we thought we had a favorite stop, you surprised us. The water sports and snorkeling, the meals were amazing. Not having a worry in the world makes a vacation. Everything was taken care of. The ice coffees and cocktails to start the day and end it. Thank you for making this trip the best trip ever. Thank you for keeping our family safe. You’re the best you always have a place to stay in the States.
Ron, Sue, Ken, Kirstin, Lauren, Lilah
Truly a once in a lifetime experience
Dear Hugo and Judith,
It is hard to put into words what an amazing experience this has been. Truly a once in a lifetime experience enjoying some of the most beautiful of god’s creations on an outstanding boat, with the best crew we could have even imagined. We are so impressed with how talented and professional you have both been throughout the entire week. The two of you and all your hard work added sooo much to our vacation. We are so grateful that we got to spend this time together making such wonderful memories that we can cherish for years to come. We pray that god blesses you in all your future endeavors and adventures.
With warm regards, Karen, Jacinda, Chandra.
Of all the trips we have been on, this one is at the top!
Hugo and Judith,
thank you both for such an amazing week. Of all the trips we have been on, this one is at the top! Your graciousness and hospitality are first class. Having y’all hang out with us on and off the boat really make it a good time. This is our happy place and you both hold a place in our hearts and memories here. There are countless laughs and memories that made this week! Your knowledge and willingness to explain things about sailing is very appreciated Hugo. Also your sense of humor and cutting up with us was great. Judith, your cooking and recipes were all over the top. Definitely 5 star meal.s You gave me some new ideas for dishes to make for Traci and our kids!
Oh yeah, can’t forget about the cocktail of the day, they were all amazing! And thank you both for playing five second rule with us. It was so much fun!! Sorry we had to beat you both at Tipsy’s on the ring game, hahaha!
We pray for gods blessing and favor for both of you in your future ventures.
James + Traci
Simply awesome!
Best cruise and crew of my seven BVI charters! Thank you!!
Simply awesome! We had a wonderful time. Thanks to our fantastic crew!
Merritt & Newborn, NC
Pure perfection!
Pure perfection! Everything was amazing! You even ordered up our request for nice weather and (almost) always smooth seas. This was the most unforgettable trip - the food you made was truly 5 star, but the presentation was equally stunning. Great captain! We felt truly cared for with your kind and knowledgeable personality. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you´d like to visit the Midwest and stay at our home. Sorry my cooking will not come close to yours. We would love to sail with you again soon.
Karen & Bruce
Thank you both for this wonderful experience.
The final day has arrived sadly! Thank you both for this wonderful experience. It is memorable for the things I(Greg) learned about sailing, for the beautiful places we visited, but mostly for the warmth & welcoming felt from you both. My only regret is the 5-6 pounds I gained not being able to turn down a morsel of the incredible cuisine offered. Thank you and smooth sailing through life!
-Greg & Sandy
Everything was perfect!
Thank you so much for your hospitality. Everything was perfect! If you are ever sailing up near Bedford, NC, we have a dock for you!
-Noah+Melissa Abrams
