Cruising Area of Optimist

Summer OperationsCaribbean Leeward Islands, Caribbean Windward Islands
Winter OperationsCaribbean Leeward Islands, Caribbean Windward Islands

Accommodations

Guests6
Cabins3
Crew2
Queen2
Twin1
TP in Heads-

Optimist Specification

Length78 Feet
Beam21 Feet
Draft9.8 Feet
Built2024
A/CFull

Water Sports

Dinghy (Feet)Highfield Classic 340 (2024)
Dinghy Hp20HP
Dinghy Pax6
Snorkel Gear8
TubeYes
Standup Paddle2
Swim PlatformsYes
Boarding LadderYes

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
BooksYES

Cuisine

Special DietsYes
KosherYes

Optimist Crew Profile

Crew Number2
Crew SmokeNo
Captain
CaptainBen Saltzman
NationalityUSA
Born1979
SpeaksCaptain - English & Spanish
License200 GT Unlimited


Ben has been in the yachting industry captaining boats for 10+ years. His career started in SE Asia working as a sailing instructor and then as a base operations manager. From there he moved over to the Mediterranean and on to New England freelancing on multiple large sailing yachts in the roles of deck hand, mate and engineer. In between some world travels, Ben worked several seasons in the Caribbean - most recently for the well known. Tradewinds group as a captain. This company is known for training and offering some of the best service in the charter world.

Ben is a gentle giant who gets along well with all around him - crew really like working with him and guests enjoy being with him. He really loves to share his passion for sailing and the ocean. He´s a natural teacher and thrives on sharing his knowledge with all. Guests will feel safe and comfortable with Ben at the wheel.

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Optimist Reservations & Port Locations

Start DateEnd DateDetails (Holds can be challenged)
Dec 20, 2025Jan 03, 2026Booked: Grenadines, West Indies* to Grenadines, West Indies*
Mar 15, 2026Mar 22, 2026Booked: TBD to TBD

Optimist Rates / week

The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.
Low price: $48,000

High price: $52,000

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.

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