Lone Star Description

LONE STAR is an exceptional charter yacht attentively cared for over the years. While built in 1995, she has received multiple refits with no expense spared. Every system has either been rebuilt or replaced, making her better than ever. She showcases a desirable trideck layout and luxurious amenities, perfect for cruising with family and friends. LONE STAR provides accommodations for up to 10 guests in 5 luxurious staterooms including a full beam master on the main deck with king sized centerline bed, entertainment center and his and her en-suite baths. Below decks, the guest area has a foyer with guest refrigerator, ice and coffee station. There are three queen cabins and one twin cabin, all with entertainment centers and en-suite baths. Thanks to her extensive refits from 2016 through 2022, LONE STAR not only looks like new but also sports some highly desirable modern amenities such as a jacuzzi on the flybridge, a 34’ towed tender, Sea Bobs, jet skis, a wide of array of water toys, as well as an inflatable island and dock to make the most of your time on the water.

Cruising Area of Lone Star

Pref. Pick-upNassau, Bahamas
Summer PortNassau, Bahamas
Winter PortNassau, Bahamas
Summer OperationsBahamas
Winter OperationsBahamas

Accommodations

Guests10
Cabins5
Crew6
King1
Queen3
Twin1
Showers5
Wash Basins8
Heads7
TP in HeadsYes
Electric Heads8
Accommodation Details
Full beam master on deck with King sized centerline bed, with vanity, entertainment center and his and her head areas. Below decks guest area has a foyer with guest refrigerator, ice and coffee station. There are three queen cabins and one twin cabin, all with ensuite heads and showers.

Specification

Previous NameSinbad
Length130 Feet
Beam24 Feet
Draft6.6 Feet
Built1995
Refit2022
A/CFull
A/C NightYes
StabilizersUnderway
JacuzziYes
Sun AwningYes
DeckshowerYes
HairdryerYes
Guest Smokedesignated areas only
Children AllowedYes
Min Child Ageany
InverterYes
Voltages110
Water Maker160 gal/hr
Ice MakerYes
Internet AccessOnboard WIFI
Generator3 on board
Max Speed23
Cruising Speed12
Fuel Consumption50 US Gall/Hr US Gall/Hr
Turnaround48 hours
Engines2 x 2400hp Detroit Diesels 99kW Northern Lights Generator 65kW Northern Lights Generator Cummins 29kW Night Generator
Communications
Starlink

Water Sports

Dinghy (Feet)34´ Regulator towed tender
Dinghy HpRegulator has 3 x 300hp
Dinghy Pax12
Adult WaterskisYes
Wave Runners1
Sea BobsYes
Snorkel GearYes
TubeYes
2-Man Kayak2
Standup Paddle4
Swim PlatformsYes
Boarding Ladderaft and passarel
Beach GamesYes
Fishing GearYes
Gear Typetrolling/spinning
Deep Sea FishingYes
Under Water CamYes
Under Water VideoYes
Other Toys
Tenders & Toys:
• 34´ Regulator Towed tender with 3 x 300hp
• New AB Tender
• Yamaha 3-Person Waverunner 2016
• 2x Sea Bobs
• Water Skis (Adult)
• Towing Tube
• 2 x 2 Man Kayaks
• 4 x Stand-up Inflatable Paddle Boards
• Fishing Gear (light & medium tackle)
• Snorkel Gear

Scuba Diving Scuba Diving Symbol

ScubaYacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Air CompressorNot Onboard

Entertainment

Sat TvYes
Salon Tv/DvdYes
Salon StereoYes
iPod/Device HookupsYes
Board GamesYes
CamcorderYes

Cuisine

Din-inYes
Special DietsYes
KosherYes
BBQYes

Green Initiatives

Make Purified Drinking WaterYes
Re-Usable Water BottlesYes

Lone Star Crew Profile

Crew Number6
Crew SmokeNo
Captain
CaptainWillem Strauss
NationalitySouth African
Born1962
SpeaksEnglish, Afrikans
LicenseMCA 200GT
Chef
ChefYvonne Swart
NationalitySouth African
Born1965


VETERAN TEAM OF WILLEM AND YVONNE ARE JOINED BY 4 ADDITIONAL CREW TO PROVIDE GREAT SAFETY AND SERVICE ABOARD!

Captain WILLEM STRAUSS grew up in a very small town in the semi-desert of the Western Cape of South Africa. At a young age the family moved to Namibia and at age 7 Willem started diving for lobsters off the Natal Coast every holiday. Thus began his love of the water.
As a young man he participated in rugby, tennis, cricket and the national karate team! In 1996 he bought his first ocean going sailing cata-maran, and for the next 6 years he owned and operated a charter business in Madagascar and Mozambique. To this day Madagascar’s remote and uncommercialized waters are one of his favorite yachting destinations.

With a degree in engineering, it was only a matter of time before Willem combined his technical skills with his water-based skills, becoming doubly qualified as both yacht captain and engineer in 2013. As a true professional, Willem is comfortable with either an interactive or a more discreet silver service style charter. He particularly likes sharing sea skills and stories with his guests. His friends and crew describe him as strict, but also friendly and helpful. A caring person, one of his favorite boating related jobs was, when working as a dive instructor, he would train children that were afraid of the water to scuba dive. He runs an excellent ship, his motto is “Finish what you can today, tomorrow has its own challenges”.
When not aboard Lone Star, Captain Strauss can be found enjoying golf, sailing and even building boats!


Chef YVONNE SWART grew up on the Free State on a South African farm with her 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She played tennis and loved art and poetry. After graduating high school courses, she studied at Kulunya Culinary as well as Somatology Beautiko in her native South Africa. She used her skills well, working on a Game Farm and owning a Day Spa, where she did the personalized catering for guests.

Yvonne has now been working on yachts as a chef for 7 years with her partner Captain Willem. Besides her great cuisine, everyone remarks on her beautiful smile, which she shares often! She is a friendly, giving person who is comfortable to provide the guests with either an interactive charter or a discreet silver service as required. She has a passion for cooking and seeing that her guests enjoy their time aboard.

Guests rave about the food. Some favorites are her Grilled Lobster with Mango Salsa and her Grilled Fish with Leeks and White Wine Sauce. Like dessert? Try her Flourless Chocolate and Pear Cake with a side of Vanilla Ice Cream, or the Homemade Tiramisu. Mediterranean style and seafood are specialties, but a personal favorite that Yvonne loves doing is a lively Beach Barbeque!

Chef Yvonne’s goal is to “Better herself every day”. A fitness buff, she loves the gym and workout time, and is an avid researcher of health and diet.

Mate MAGNUS VAN DER BERG

Marthinus grew up in a small farming town in the Eastern Freestate of South Africa. Growing up, the closest beach was about 300 miles away, so it was always a treat to go to the beach. His family usually went to the local dam to go swimming and fishing.

Marthinus was very active in sports in Primary and High school. He played golf, cricket, squash, rugby, tennis and did gymnastics and track and field. He played for provincial teams in squash and rugby and made it to national championships in gymnastics. Marthinus obtained his bachelor’s degree at North West University South Africa in Sports and Recreation Management.

After completing his university degree in SA, he went to Dallas to be an AuPair. I looked after two kids, Jack and Rachel. When he returned to SA, a friend asked if he wanted to join her in Korea, so he went and taught English for three years in South Korea and Vietnam. He pursued yachting when he realized that teaching is not something I want to do as a career. A friend from his hometown that joined yachting and became a captain told him to try it and see if I liked it. Now he is very he did.

Marthinus favorite activity on board is taking the guests on tender rides. Whether it be a sunset booze cruise, taking them to an island to explore, going fishing or taking them snorkeling somewhere. Tender rides are always fun!

Marthinus favorite destinations, including The Bahamas as he thinks it is the most beautiful, but also enjoyed Savanna as it was a lot of fun!

Marthinus hobbies include hunting and fishing. He also dabbled in skateboarding and BMX biking. He like taking pictures and videos using my camera, action camera and drone. He like playing sports much more than watching them and some of my favorites are golf, rugby, and squash.

Engineer JUAN JOSE DI MATTEO FIORANI

Juan Jose grew up Mexico City with his parents and older sister. When he was 15 years old, he left Mexico for Virginia to attend high school at a Military Academy. After graduating high school, he continued his education and obtained a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Approximately 22 years ago is when Juan Jose started his career at sea. He first became a scuba instructor and started working on liveaboards with Aggressor Adventures. Since he had a mechanical background, he started working as a dive instructor/engineer on the liveaboards. As he continues to progress with scuba diving, he received his Technical Dive Instructor certificates with both PADI, SSI & TDI and he is also an EFR Instructor. He has completed over 800 scuba diving certifications and has performed over 18,000 dives.

Juan Jose currently holds his 500-ton Captain′s license. He is well trained to the highest level and is proficient at providing 5-star service. He is very hard working induvial that can’t wait to show you are your guests an amazing time!
Juan Jose hobbies include soccer, playing the guitar, singing, skydiving, riding dirt bikes, hiking, CrossFit, skating, bicycle, scuba diving and of course traveling!

His favorite destination is the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, “you see everything in there, most beautiful place on earth.”

+ 2 more crew, details coming soon!


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Lone Star Reservations & Port Locations

Start DateEnd DateDetails (Holds can be challenged)
Apr 08, 2024Apr 15, 2024Unavailable: Nassau, Bahamas* to Nassau, Bahamas*
Apr 18, 2024Apr 22, 2024Unavailable: Nassau, Bahamas* to Nassau, Bahamas*
Apr 23, 2024May 31, 2024Unavailable: Fort Lauderdale, Florida* to Fort Lauderdale, Florida*
Jun 05, 2024Jun 10, 2024Unavailable: Nassau, Bahamas* to Nassau, Bahamas*

Lone Star Rates / week

The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.
Low price: $99,000

High price: $110,000

The high and low prices of this yacht depend on both the number of guests and the traveling season. Send us an inquiry for exact pricing.
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


Rate is $99,000 USD per week plus all expenses + 4% Bahamas tax + 10% Bahamas VAT
Christmas/New Year´s Rate: $110,000 per week plus all expenses + 4% Bahamas tax + 10% Bahamas VAT
Please add 35% APA for all charters.

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