Samsara Description

Samsara, a magnificent 2018 Leopard 4X Performance cruising catamaran, epitomizes sailing luxury at the highest level combined with a magnificent performance. Renowned as the fastest Catamaran in the Leopard Family. Samsara is based on the Leopard 48 design, but completely customized with a different hull shape, a different Mast and Rigging and many other optimizations. Blending cutting-edge performance with elegance. Samsara underwent a full refit in 2023. Offering an unrivaled sailing experience, Samsara combines swiftness with lavish comfort. The yacht´s interior features four spacious queen berths, each with private ensuite facilities, set in a backdrop of natural light and fresh air, all complemented by custom air-conditioning. The salon caters to all guests with luxurious seating for lounging or dining, while the exterior boasts an alfresco dining area for unforgettable meals. The top deck and villa-style aft lounge provide exceptional spots for relaxation and socializing. Samsara´s multiple lounging areas make it perfect for both group interactions and private moments, offering a unique opportunity to explore the Caribbean in a harmonious blend of speed, style, and supreme comfort. Samsara, together with her crew, Captain Micha, a well-known circumnavigator and heavy weather specialist, and chef Charly, a real celebrity chef who worked for stars like Gianni Versace, Cher, Madonna and many others, make your charter an unforgettable experience.

Cruising Area of Samsara

Pref. Pick-upAYH
Other Pick-upYHG
Summer PortSt. Thomas, USVI
Winter PortSt. Thomas, USVI
Summer OperationsCaribbean Virgin Islands
Winter OperationsCaribbean Virgin Islands

Accommodations

Guests4
Cabins2
Crew2
Queen2
Showers2
Wash Basins2
Heads2
TP in HeadsYes
Electric Heads2
Accommodation Details
REFIT DETAILS: Whole refit, new engines, new sails, new interior, new electronics, new rigging, new dinghy, new solar, new batteries, new mattresses, new kitchen, new cushions, new grill, new beanbags etc.

Specification

Length51 Feet
Beam25 Feet
Draft5 Feet
Built2018
Refit2023
A/CFull
HammockYes
DeckshowerYes
HairdryerYes
Num HatchYes
Guest SmokeSugar Scoops only
Guest PetsYes
Children AllowedYes
InverterYes
Voltages110v/12v
Water MakerYes
Internet AccessOnboard WIFI
GeneratorYes
Max Speed20 (sailing)
Cruising Speed6 (motoring)
Turnaround48 hrs, Inquire for 24
Engines2x Yanmar 57hp Northernlight 11.5Kw

Water Sports

Dinghy (Feet)12ft WestMarine Fiber double hull
Dinghy Hp25
Dinghy Pax6
Sea BobsYes
Sea ScootersYes
Snorkel GearYes
TubeYes
Wake Board1
Floating Mats1
Standup Paddle2
Kite BoardingYes
Kite Boarding Details
North Board, 3 Kites 9,12 &14
Swim PlatformsYes
Boarding LadderStern Sugar Scoops
Beach GamesYes
Fishing GearYes
Gear Type2 Trolling 1 Spinning
Fishing Rods3
Deep Sea FishingYes
Other Toys
2 Stand Up Paddle Boards, Snorkeling Gear, Floating Mat, 1 Wakeboard, Kite Boarding equipment (North Board, 3 Kites 9,12 &14), On- & Offshore Fishing Gear and a SEABOB Underwater scooter

Scuba Diving Scuba Diving Symbol

ScubaYacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Air CompressorNot Onboard

Entertainment

Salon Tv/DvdYes
Salon StereoYes
iPod/Device HookupsYes
CDsYes
Board GamesYes
BooksYes
CamcorderYes
Other Entertainment
Breadmaker, Deep freezer, Airfryer,

Cuisine

Din-in6
Special DietsInq
KosherInq
BBQYes

Green Initiatives

Make Purified Drinking WaterYes
Re-Usable Water BottlesYes

Samsara Crew Profile

Crew Number2
Captain
CaptainMicha Moeller
Born1971
SpeaksEnglish, Italian, Spanish and French.
Chef / First Mate
Chef / First MateCharly Podesta


Micha was born 1971 at the North Sea coast of Germany. His love for the sea began at a young age and he learned to sail in one of the most difficult and dangerous sailing areas in the world. He crossed the North Atlantic Ocean single-handed and non-stop in both directions (Southern Atlantic Route & Northern Atlantic Route), sailed around the world twice and won various regattas. In 2019, the sailing magazine ´Multihull World´ dedicated an 8-page report of him after he lost his boat ´Samsara 1´ in Hurricane ´Barry´ and survived 4 days in the open sea floating on a raft which he made of fenders. After his rescue by the Containership BBC Orinocco, he immediately bought a new sailing catamaran and continued his circumnavigation.

Micha is a licensed airline pilot and flew for SWISS Int´ Airline and AirBerlin for many years, but his true passion is the sea and his endless knowledge about sailing and the sea is unmatched. He is well known in the sailing community as a great sailor, a heavy weather specialist and very popular for his willingness to share his knowledge with others.

Even experienced sailors enjoy trips with Micha as captain and book him to expand their own skills.

Micha is known for his dry sense of humor and loves to introduce his guests to boat life and the adventure of the sea.



Charly was born in Milano, Italy and came at the age of 2 to Florida in the United States. He grew up in his parent´s food brokerage company and learned the intricacies of first-class foods at an early age. After attending the Northwood University of Texas where he studied hospitality management and culinary art, he started his own catering business where he served the concert and film industry and cooked for many well-known stars. A few years later he accepted the offer of the famous designer Gianni Versace and became his personal chef and US house manager. He has also worked personally for stars such as Cher, Luciano Pavarotti, Madonna and many others. Cher calls him ´The King of Bolognese´ and Anna Wintour (known for her aloof and demanding personality) calls him ´Brilliant´. The ´Ocean Drive Magazine´ honored Charly in an article and called him ´The Man who made Miami´ and ´The Sun Sentinel´ named him ´The Chef of the month´.

Born in Italy his cooking style is Italian influenced, but his main talent is to create unbelievable delicious meals from easy ingredients and his love that he puts in every dish he creates.

Charly has a very open and lovable personality and loves sharing his stories and experiences with his guests. He loves to pamper his guests and show them the adventure and peace of boat life.


Why the boat name ?

Samsara comes from Buddhism and means both ´constant wandering´ and rebirth.

Micha chose this name for his first catamaran because it best describes what Micha´s future life should look like and how he felt after he left ´normal´ life. After Micha & Charly decided to sail the world together, they quickly agreed that the new boat should be called “Samsara´ too.

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Samsara Reservations & Port Locations

Start DateEnd DateDetails (Holds can be challenged)
Apr 22, 2024Apr 28, 2024Booked: St Thomas, USVI* to St Thomas, USVI*
May 07, 2024May 14, 2024Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand
May 30, 2024Jun 04, 2024Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand
Jun 05, 2024Jul 14, 2024Transit: St Thomas, USVI* to Panama*
Jul 22, 2024Aug 31, 2024Transit: Panama* to Honolulu, Hawaii*
Sep 01, 2024Dec 31, 2025Unavailable: Unavailable to Unavailable

Samsara Rates / week

The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter. Inquire for lowest rate.
Low price: $13,800

High price: $16,100

Season2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax
2023/24 Winter$14,600$15,350$16,100
2024 Summer$14,600$15,350$16,100
2024/25 Winter$14,600$15,350$16,100

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


To book a charter, 7-night is the standard, but we have NO minimum or maximum, please ask for your desired booking duration.

We offer a third queen cabin on request for a max. guest group of 6 people, please ask for a rate.

​USVI ONLY

MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5, Inquire for less
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.

HALF-BOARD OPTION: 7 nights
Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners aboard - with all other meals to be taken ashore at client expense
2@$13,800 | 3@$14,150 | 4@$14,500

LOCAL FARE MEAL PLAN OPTION: 7 nights ($75 off per person)
Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2@$14,200 | 3@$14,750 | 4@$15,300

SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year´s weeks.

Samsara Guest Reviews

December 2023

We had the luck to stay with Micha and Charlie for one week in St. Maarten and we had the time off our life. Charlie is a true angel and made all our wishes real. His dishes are finger licking good and we had so much fun by looking over his shoulder during his cooking. Micha made our sailing trips a special experience and it was so much fun and peaceful at the same time. We are still talking about this vacation and hoping to come back to Samsara when she arrives in the pacific ocean.

Emilie and Patrick Harrison & Camille and Albert Gore -

November 2023

We booked Samsara for our first Boat Charter in the Grenadines and Micha & Charly made our stay unbelievable and far above what we were expecting. Samsara is an amazing catamaran and the way Micha uses her potential to steer her through the sea was the most impressing experience we ever had on a boat. Micha and Charly took us to places that we only knew from TV and travel catalogs and couldn´t believe they really exist. Charly´s food is an experience and it was all very delicious. The entire trip was a dream come true and we can´t wait to book Samsara again.

Tisha and Cole -

Samsara Sample Menu

DAY BREAK

Fresh coffee, tea, Freshly squeeze orange juice, or other juices

Fresh fruit platter, melons, kiwi, strawberries

Yogurt with granola and honey

Oatmeal with raisins, fresh fruit

Fruit basket with whole fruits in season

Our freshly made whole wheat bread.

French Toast with Vietnamese cinnamon and maple syrup

Croissants plain, Nutella,

Crepes with fresh fruit fillings, Nutella, Peanut butter, Swiss cheese, ham or your own creations.

Frittata (Italian Style Omelet) with your choice of ingredients.

Eggs to order

MID DAY

Vitello Tonnato (oven roasted veal roast or turkey breast) server room temperature, with a sauce of fresh house made Mayonnaise, tuna, anchovies, capers and lemon. Served with an arugula and tomato salad on the side dressed with virgin olive oil and lemon.

Italian seasoned Grilled Chicken Breast served with Russian salad - potatoes, boiled eggs, celery, grated carrots, baby Peas, lima beans, red peppers, fresh house Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, fresh dill.

Poached skinless Salmon served along side Mediterranean tomato Cucumber salad - tomatoes, English cucumbers, Sautéed red onions, parsley, Basil dill, Extra virgin olive oil, Aged balsamic vinegar.

Classic Salad Niçoise - grilled tuna, seasoned green beans, hard boiled eggs, niçoise olives, shredded carrots, Mustard vinegret, served over Boston Bibb lettuce.

Italian seasoned grilled Jumbo Shrimp served with Greek salad - English Cucumber, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, Sautéed sliced red onions, calamata olives, Greek Feta cheese, with a lemon, red wine vinegar Dijon Mustard, Oregano, dressing.

Italian Wrap - Italian Style mozzarella, provolone cheese, arugula, sliced tomato, Basil, vinegret dressing served with pasta salad - vegetable fusilli with baby mozzarella, shredded carrots, Shaved fennel, celery, black olives, Basil, Extra virgin olive oil, dressing.

HORS D´OEUVRES

Mini pizzas - Sautéed onions, red and yellow peppers, sliced tomatoes, ricotta cheese, Basil, Oregano, served on toasted pita bread

Classic Club Sandwich Triple house whole wheat slices of lightly toasted bread, smoky, classic oven roasted turkey breast slices, smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, slices of sharp cheddar cheese house oven fresh Mayonnaise. Served with potato chips

Bruschetta - Roma tomatoes diced, capers, virgin olive oil, Basil, Oregano, served over garlic toast points

Crudete - raw carrots, Celery, red and yellow peppers, with pesto dipping sauce

Antipasto platter - assorted cheeses, salami, dried beef, grapes, bruschetta toast points

MAIN

Raclette - origins from Switzerland and offers an amazing interactive informal Fun dinner party.

Saltim Bocca alla Romana (Translation Jump in your mouth) Thin cuts of veal, chicken breast or pork loin with prosciutto, spinach, in a mushroom sauce served with seasoned broccoli.

Peposo - a humble Tuscan Beef Stew served with garlic mashed potatoes.

Shish Kabob - skewers of Sirloin, or Chicken, or seafood, with marinated vegetables cooked on our grill. Served with whole wheat carrot rice.

Risotto, Milanese style or Primavera with grilled vegetables, or with shrimp. Served with asparagus.

DESSERT

Poached Pears Pears poached in sweet wine, filled with sorbet and drizzled with sweet wine syrup

Tiramisu Espresso coffee soaked savoiardi cookies, mascarpone, and dusted with cocoa.

Chocolate Souffle Magic Cake - served with whipped cream.

Zabaglione with fresh berries Egg yolks whipped with sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of Marsala