Pura Vida Description
Pura Vida offers spacious and clean cut living areas with a contemporary and spacious design. Boasting multiple social areas and luxurious accommodations, Pura Vida 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 Andre
Hey there! So, picture this - the past 25 years have been an absolute blast in Langebaan, South Africa, aka the Jewel of the West Coast. We´ve been soaking up life, surrounded by these incredible azure waters that practically scream ´adventure playground.´ Sailing, boating, fishing - you name it, we´ve done it. And our kids? Well, they´ve practically grown up with a love for the sea and a knack for sailing.
Now, amidst all those laid-back sailing sessions, a wild idea popped up - why not throw some part-time charters for holidaymakers? And guess what? We´ve decided to shake things up and trade in our regular gigs for the adventure we´ve always dreamt of.
So, here we are - qualified, pumped, and ready to dive headfirst into the full-time charter scene. Our game plan? Make sure every owner and guest doesn´t just have an adventure but leaves with a grin and a bunch of kick-ass memories. Oh, and with my love for snapping pics, I´m on a mission to capture those special moments for everyone to take home.
And hey, just so you know, we´re not exactly newbies at this - we´ve got a lifetime of boating under our belts, a solid 9 years of sailing like pros, and a cool 3 years of charter experience. Ready for the ride? Because we sure are!
Pura Vida Calendar
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Pura Vida Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2024 | Apr 28, 2024 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| May 13, 2024 | May 19, 2024 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| 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* |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Aug 06, 2024 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Aug 07, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | Unavailable: Saint Marten, West Indies to Saint Marten, West Indies |
| Nov 02, 2024 | Nov 06, 2024 | Unavailable: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Nov 07, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | Unavailable: Boat Show, USVI* to Boat Show, USVI* |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Jan 04, 2025 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Mar 01, 2025 | Mar 08, 2025 | Booked: Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper´s Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
Pura Vida Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $18,200
High price: $21,700
| Season | 2-3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 Winter | $18,200 | $18,700 | $19,200 | $19,700 | $20,200 | $20,700 |
| 2024 Summer | $18,200 | $18,700 | $19,200 | $19,700 | $20,200 | $20,700 |
| 2024/25 Winter | $19,200 | $19,700 | $20,200 | $20,700 | $21,200 | $21,700 |
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.
HOLIDAY RATES:
2024 Christmas: Flat Rate, $23,000 must finish by December 26th.
2024 NEW YEARS: Flat rate of $27,500 for 2-8 guests and a 7-night minimum. Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th.
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
Totally Awesome!!!!!
On February 23 my two brothers and their wives and myself took off on a trip of a lifetime! Our Captain Andre and his wife/ chef Magda were amazing. They took great care to make sure we had a trip to remember FOREVER. We had such a great time and the sites were unbelievable. The food was beyond what I ever could have imagined. The crew made us feel welcome from the first moment we met them until we had to say our sad goodbyes. They really went above and beyond to make sure that we saw as much of the BVI as possible. I would highly recommend sailing with Andre and Magda if you plane to see the BVI in the future. Thanks again for everything you did for us to make this a memorable vacation!!!!!! Don Myers
Date of experience: February 2024
Sailing St. Vincent and the Grenadines with iYachtClub with their amazing crew Isaac and Bri.
What an incredible charter. We’ve done this before but can say this has been THE BEST charter / holiday to date. Isaac and Bri were AMAZING! They looked after us so well, went over and beyond what we would have expected in terms of food, cocktails (), attentive service and making this holiday simply unforgettable. Felt we arrived as guests and left as friends. Thanks so much guys. Two lovely people living their dream! Thanks also to iYachtClub for your fantastic boat and service!
Grenadines at Pura Vida 48’ Cat
We had the one of the most enjoyable weeks of our lives! Capt. Isaac and Briana led us throughout the beautiful islands of The Grenadines. We had great adventures while fishing, freediving and exploring islands such as Mustique, Petit Saint Vincent, Tobago Keys, Bequia and Canouan.
The food was also so special, with several highlights such as fresh mahi ceviche and sashimi!
And the boat was perfect: VERY new, impeccable, fully functional.
Our family of 5 would recommend this trip without blinking!!
Catamaran Island Hopping Vacation
Dream vacation. Island hopping and cruising to hidden gems in st barths, st marten and Anguilla. Every day included gourmet prepared meals and snacks on boat, while activities included snorkeling, cliff jumping, boat jumping, hiking, paddle boarding, etc. Accomodations were very comfortable and Captain Isaac and Briana were amazing people and total professionals. Best of all was how great they were with our kids
