Pura Vida Description
Pura Vita offers spacious and clean cut living areas with a contemporary and spacious design. Boasting multiple social areas and luxurious accommodations, Pura Vita is your ultimate charter option. Equipped with three queen sized cabins, and one twin cabin for guests to use - all with en-suite facilities and AC.
Cruising Area of Pura Vida
Accommodations
Pura Vida is equipped x3 queen cabins and one twin onboard for guests to use - all cabins offering ensuite facilities
Specification
Water Sports
Subwing
Towable tube
Water hammocks
Bote 7´ dock and 2 inflatable Bote chairs
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
Pura Vida Crew Profile
Captain
Chef
Captain Isaac has been sailing since a teen and loves every aspect. Once he got his first boat he has never stopped sailing and traversing the Atlantic Ocean and the entirety of Caribbean. Isaac holds a master license as well as sailing endorsements. On top of sailing he has worked in all other fields of the boating world. Isaac loves every aspect of the water including surfing, fishing, free diving, spear fishing, great food, and meeting other ocean loving friends. Isaac never plans to stop pursuing his dream of sailing, traveling, and meeting great people!
Chef Briana grew up in the great outdoors of Maine. Always active, she spent her summers hiking, camping, and sailing the mid-coast with her family. In the winter she enjoyed skiing, playing hockey, and ice fishing.
After graduating from Johnson & Wales University with a B.S. in Business Management she had an exciting corporate career which introduced her to international travel. Intrigued and wanting to learn more, she left the US in 2017 to travel full time. Over the past 6 years she’s traveled to more than 50 countries and has lived and worked/volunteered in several.
Bri has a passion for adventure and learning new skills. Some of her favorite gigs have been working as a river guide in Costa Rica, an English teacher in Bali, a supplier to the United Nations in Africa, and serving at several wildlife refugee centers across the world. She fell in love with the ocean in Thailand while learning to scuba dive, and it’s been hard to keep her out of the water ever since! Her scuba & marine life obsession is what eventually got her back into sailing, as she joined a sailing expedition to explore and dive the Tuamotus archipelago of French Polynesia. Since that voyage, she has crewed on dozens of different vessels becoming a strong and confident sailor. Bri is now embracing life in the Caribbean where she has island hopped from Florida to Grenada and started her charter career.
Through her travels, Bri has seen how food unites people. Bri has always enjoyed cooking for others and being able to combine her love for sailing and the ocean with hosting and cheffing on charter has been a perfect fit. Using fresh local ingredients, she brings techniques learned from Italian Nonna’s, Costa Rican Abuela’s, and Thai spinsters to create delicious nutritious meals to power your day. Bri is looking forward to sharing her food with you!
Pura Vida Calendar
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Pura Vida Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Transit: Grenada, St Georges to Crown Bay, St Thomas* |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Booked: Crown Bay, St Thomas* to Crown Bay, St Thomas* |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 | Booked: Crown Bay, St Thomas* to Crown Bay, St Thomas* |
| Dec 24, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | Booked: Crown Bay, St Thomas* to Crown Bay, St Thomas* |
| Jan 03, 2024 | Jan 09, 2024 | Booked: Crown Bay, St Thomas* to Crown Bay, St Thomas* |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Mar 04, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Apr 06, 2024 | Apr 13, 2024 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| May 20, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Jul 06, 2024 | Hold: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
Pura Vida Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $24,500
High price: $27,500
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Summer | $24,500 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $27,500 |
| 2023/24 Winter | $24,500 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $27,500 |
| 2024 Summer | $24,500 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $27,500 |
| 2024/25 Winter | $24,500 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 | $27,500 |
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
SAINT MARTIN / SAINT BARTHS RELOCATION FEE:
Relocation fee of $2,000, minimum 72 hour turn required on either side of charter dates for boat transit. Please inquire for availability.
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTER RATES: For 6-night charters, divide the weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide the weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at the client´s expense. Includes boarding after 4 pm, welcome cocktail, breakfast the next morning, and early start.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: $100 discount per person
Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at the client´s expense.
LOCAL FARE OPTION: $75 discount per person
Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client´s expense.
TURN AROUNDS: 24-hour turn arounds available for $250 per charter, otherwise 48-hour turns are standard
HOLIDAY RATES:
2024 Christmas: Flat Rate, $27,500 must finish by December 26th.
2024 NEW YEARS: Flat rate of $34,000 for 2-8 guests and a 7-night minimum. Must begin no sooner than Dec 27th.
EMBARKATION: 12PM
DISEMBARKATION: 12PM
TURN AROUNDS:
48-hour turn arounds required - inquire for 24-hour turns, approval incurs a $250 fee
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE INCLUDES:
• Meals & Beverages onboard
• Fuel
• Mooring fees
• Private Yacht & Service of the crew (captain, chef/mate)
• Insurance for the yacht and the passengers (civil liability)
• Accommodation in private air-conditioned cabins each with an ensuite bathroom and bedding, towels, and beach towels.
• Stand Up Paddle Boards
• Floating mats
• Snorkel gear
• Tube
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Special provisioning requests (inquire for further details)
• Cancellation insurance and private insurance
• Airport transfers to/from yacht base
• Personal Expenses
• Tip
TIP:
It is customary to tip your crew at the end of your charter. The amount you leave is totally at your discretion and should be based on the level of service provided. The suggested gratuity is 15%-25% of the total charter fee.
CONTRACT SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Beginning May 21, 2023 for all NEW bookings the Charter Fee does include the British Virgin Islands (BVI) cruising taxes and permit, BVI National Park permits and BVI customs fees (collectively the ´BVI Fees´).
If the Yacht is NOT allowed entry into the BVI, FOR ANY REASON, during the time of charter, the charter will take place in the USVI waters.
Pura Vida Guest Reviews
Feedback 1
“We had the BEST time of our lives!!! Honestly we love them and will see them again! They couldn’t had done anything to make the trip better! It was the most unbelievable experience and I’m speaking for us all!! We are so grateful, they made the trip that much more spectacular!!!
They are such special humans!
Thank you so much!”
Thank you both and entire crew once again
Can’t wait to send you more great clients!
Feedback 2
Captain did a phenomenal job! It was an absolute pleasure working with him, he was so good with sending me pics and staying in contact. I would highly recommend this yacht and book again without hesitation. They had a fantastic time and could not fault the captain. She gave him a 10/10 and thought he was amazing. They enjoyed the food, and admitted they indulged- it was part of their vacation. This was their first charter, and thanks to their experience on PURA VIDA they are now “Boat People”- as she put it.
Feedback 3
Hi Rod,
I am pleased to say the return of my client for her second charter of PURA VIDA was an enormous success. She is a very experienced and frequent Charterer of motor yachts, at up to 3 times price of PURA VIDA,
She was last aboard in March 2019 in the Caribbean with the previous Owner and Crew.
I am delighted that her report indicates the high standards for both PURA VIDA as a yacht, and the Owner’s commitment to exemplary crew, remain!
Charterer comments:
“The crew are phenomenal. For a smaller boat this crew rocks it! They work great together to make for a seamless experience. The boat is in impeccable shape. The Captain put together a wonderful itinerary for our trip that catered to everyone in our group. The food was fantastic. The head stew made sure our every need was met and made arrangements for everything we wanted to do so that we didn’t have to lift a finger. The bosun Charlie was fantastic. She handled the tender with ease and was very kind to everyone. Love to see a woman in that role!!! A++.”
Feedback 4
Hi Rod,
I spoke with Mr.... yesterday and they had a wonderful experience onboard Pura Vida. He made a special point to tell me that the crew was particularly good and the capt was fabulous.The meals were incredible and everything was just perfect. He also really appreciates that the owner allowed him to bring his own boat along for the charter and it worked out very well having it there. All-in-all, a perfect charter.
Thank you for your assistance and I am sure Mr..... will be back to do it again. He has also referred us to one of his friends who is now interested in Pura Vida as well. More to come -
Cheers,
