All-Inclusive Sailing Vacation

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

St Thomas

Yacht Haven Grande Marina5 min walk
Blackbeard's Castle3 min drive
Magens Bay Beach12 min drive
St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Showers

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Purple Pelican Charters is a luxury 50' Voyage Catamaran award winning sailing yacht. . The 28ft wide beam also makes it very stable and comfortable while at sea. We are owner operator and take pride in what we do and make sure our guests have everything they need for a memorable vacation. Please read our guest's reviews on Purple Pelican Charters. We strive to understand each of our guests needs and supplying them with everything they need for a dream yacht experience. Included are luxurious accommodations with an experienced crew. Captain Chris is a USCG certified 100 ton Captain and First Mate Lorrie is a certified Culinary Chef. We also offer half board which is sampling the local cuisine. This consists of half the meals ashore (available only on our site 7 night minimum) Your vacation will be tailor made for your group. You will have a professional crew that has been sailing the Caribbean for years and know all the hot spots to visit to party, sight see or just chill on a secluded beach or relax on the yacht while the crew serves your favorite beverage. Enjoy the turquoise waters on the many new water toys and swim along side the turtles. There is no detail that goes undone. On the Purple Pelican, you will see why so many guests return year after year. Be sure to check out our FB & IG *NOTE* there are no hidden costs for the yacht, everything is included with the exception of 2 meals consisting of a lunch & Dinner ashore. Christmas must end no later than 12/27. New Years cannot start before 12/28. Both weeks are 7 night 6pp minimum. So get excited we are waiting for you in the BVI's!!!

Property manager

Captain Chris & Chef Lorrie

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Have to be water safe

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only on sugar scoops

No shoes on yacht

No spray sunscreen or banana boat lotion. Coral reef safe lotion is mandatory in the USVI

Please pack LIGHT, you will not use all you bring

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Charlotte Amalie

Located in St. Thomas, this houseboat is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magens Bay Beach and Bolongo Bay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St Thomas

What's nearby

Yacht Haven Grande Marina - 5 min walk
Havensight Mall - 10 min walk
Blackbeard's Castle - 3 min drive
Bolongo Bay - 7 min drive
Magens Bay Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Tap & Still - ‬7 min walk
‪Virgin's Haven - ‬12 min walk
‪Dockside Bar - ‬11 min walk
‪The Smoking Rooster - ‬8 min walk
‪Wendy’s - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is All-Inclusive Sailing Vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at All-Inclusive Sailing Vacation?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at All-Inclusive Sailing Vacation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is All-Inclusive Sailing Vacation located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Thomas houseboat is within a 5-minute walk of Frenchman's Bay and Yacht Haven Grande Marina. Hassel Island and Havensight Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie V.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Island Week

Chris and Lorrie are awesome! We boarded at the marina and they immediately took us to a beautiful area to swim and relax on our first afternoon, after getting settled in. Lorrie is a wonderful chef and we all gained 5 lbs. during the trip. Every meal was plated beautifully and tasted amazing. They know all the great places to visit for snorkeling and hiking. They also know when the good times are to get into places to beat the crowd. We would highly recommend them to anyone! It was an unforgettable vacation!!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

8 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience!

We highly recommend booking a sailing trip with Lorrie and Chris. From the moment we stepped aboard they made sure we had everything we needed. The food….it’s amazing! I might have gained 5 pounds:) We enjoyed the boat as well as shore excursions, made great memories and shared lots of laughs. Thanks Purple Pelican, Lorrie, and Chris!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pennye K., Lafayette, Louisiana

6 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t Miss This Experience!

Wow, what fun we had on The Purple Pelican! Captain Chris and Chef Lorrie have it going on! Awesome hand crafted meals, great accommodations, and beautiful scenery make this one of our top vacay experiences. Captain Chris always made sure we had a great snorkeling spot! Cannot recommend this experience enough! Don’t hesitate, just book it 🐠🏝🌞

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michal S.

4 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabuluos Vacation

Our trip aboard the Purple Pelican was was an amazing adventure. Our hosts were kind and helpful and did their best to customize the trip to our preferences in every way. They made sure all went as smooth as can be so that we can really enjoy ourselves and we certainly did. They took very good care of us and were great company to share our adventure with - thank you Lorrie and Chris! We will all cherish our week together with you aboard your Purple Pelican.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

7 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

We really enjoyed our trip. I would recommend it to a friend or family member. I would also do it again. Chris and Lorrie were great, it was the definition of a relaxing trip. The boat was very clean and all our meals were wonderful. Lorrie is such a great chef.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah N.

15 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream vacation!

Our family loved sailing with Chris and Lorrie! It was literally the perfect trip. They were fantastic hosts for our 5 night sail. Even our 2 teenagers barely picked up their phone. They took us to beautiful bays full of amazing snorkeling, fed us well and were delightful in every way. We didn’t give a lot of specifics because we just wanted to relax and go with their expertise. Lorrie paid attention to every detail and even cooked our fresh catch from a fishing charter! Chris was great at getting us around to all the great bays and shuttling us into town for shopping when we needed a break from the water. Pack light! You really won’t need much to have an awesome trip. We will be booking with them again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

8 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Catamaran Sailing Getaway

Captain Chris and Lorrie are truly welcoming hosts, all-inclusive, super yummy food and the scenery was breathtaking! A true ultimate yachting experience that is highly recommended! 11 out of 10, 5 ++ stars, can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 May 2021

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Fantastic family vacation sailing around and experiencing the USVIs!

Fantastic family vacation sailing around and experiencing the USVIs! Captain Chris and Chef Lorrie are great at all that they do!!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Tampa

23 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ultimate Yacht Charter Vacation

Four of us made the journey to St. Thomas to celebrate my birthday with a week of relaxation. What we got was so much more. The food and drink wasn’t only plentiful but some of the best meals we’ve had. The hospitality of Capt. Chris and Chef Lorrie was simply incredible. Lorrie went out of her way to make our trip a perfect one. She is so attentive and observant to be sure everyone is as comfortable and happy as possible 24 hours a day. The catamaran is appointed very well with new mattresses which were quite comfortable. They have so many options of water equipment/toys available we didn’t have time to try them all. Chris and Lorrie’s knowledge of the area was so welcomed being first time visitors of the USVI. We experienced a lifetime of memories during our time on the Purple Pelican but most importantly we’re ending our trip with new friends in Chris and Lorrie. We can’t wait to get back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald D., Pensacola, FL

21 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adventures in Paradise

When we booked our escape to the islands aboard the Purple Pelican, we looked forward to all that this charter had to offer. What we received was that, and so much more. Waking up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee while gently swaying to the Caribbean waves started each day. Diligent concern to each meal (and each drink) was met with a plethora of activities. From relaxing on the HUGE swim mat to kayaking, snorkeling to quick trips to a beach or town, and exotic hikes or lounging at a lush tropical oasis, Captain Chris and Chef Lorrie offered their home to us. Each day was finished with an opportunity for a glorious sunset and more stars than could be counted. We will be forever grateful for this trip. The Purple Pelican is definitely not an opportunity to be missed!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

5 Mar 2021

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VIVA 2021

Our group of four Covid weary ladies had an amazing week with Lorrie and Chris aboard the Purple Pelican. If you ever have the opportunity to spend some time with them in the US Virgin Islands (or anywhere else for that matter) go for it!! They are laid back and fabulous hosts that can show you the best of their adopted homes in the Caribbean. We are truly missing Lorrie, Chris, and the Purple Pelican!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

marya k.

8 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Lorrie and Chris are amazing. They are true professionals, but the service they provide goes so much farther than a Chef or Captain. They made us feel at home and incredibly well cared for, not to mention full of delicious food (and drinks and drinks and more drinks). They’re passion for the Purple Pelican shows and it’s impeccably clean and comfortable. Thank you both so much — you’ve mastered the art of chartering and we’re so grateful for the chance to get to know you. It could not have been better timing. We’re definitely looking forward to seeing and sailing with you again in the future♥️

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelley J., Evergreen, CO

3 Mar 2020

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Dream Honeymoon!!!!

My new husband and I really wanted the experience of chartering a sailboat for our honeymoon after our wedding in St. Thomas, USVI. We had all but given up on the idea due to the exorbitant costs we were encountering, until one day I was browsing VRBO and saw the Purple Pelican. The first thing I did was start reading the reviews on Chris and Lorrie, and I knew almost immediately this was where we were supposed to be! We booked that night and communications began. Chef Lorrie sent us a detailed questionnaire on our food preferences and I knew we would be in good hands! Before our 4-day, 3-night charter, we also arranged for a half-day sail for 12 ladies including myself who were on island to celebrate my wedding. When arriving to the boat Lorrie decorated the boat for my “Last Sail Before The Veil” and had mimosas for us all, and she prepared an incredible brunch. It was SO GOOD and I knew we were in for a treat on our charter! David and I arrived a few days later and just had the absolute most wonderful time. We slept like babies on the boat, and ate like a king and queen. Chris and Lorrie were so wonderful to be with, and every meal we ate outside on the back table just soaking in the views of where we had sailed that morning. We spent every day paddle-boarding and snorkeling and the beautiful beaches they took us to, and even thinking about it writing this review brings tears of joy to my eyes! I could not have dreamed up a better way to celebrate my marriage with my new husband, and our only regret is that we did not make it for a few days longer! We cannot wait to come back and do this again with Chris and Lorrie, and just highly recommend them!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam B., Rice, MN

20 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous time with Captain Chris and Chef Lorrie

Book this catamaran with Captain Chris and Chef Lorrie if you are looking for a relaxing trip with outstanding service. They will customize your trip to your desire. Lorrie's attention to every detail and accommodating to everyone's needs made the trip stress free. Her gourmet meals were five star restaurant quality, amazing! Captain Chris was knowledgeable about the islands we explored and we got to experience the thrill of sailing. Thank you for opportunity to enjoy your catamaran, we had a relaxing & fun adventure. We hope someday we can return to paradise with you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Captain Chris & Chef Lorrie

Crew Captain Chris is happiest when he is sailing! Easy going and always has a smile. Loves to see people have a good time and tries his best to make your experience one that you will never forget. He has been on the water his entire life. He believes safety first and has had his captains license for over 15 years. He is also an officiant to perform weddings. Born and raised in North Carolina his manners are that of southern charm. A true gentleman. He Knows the Caribbean and all it’s hidden places. He will be happy to have you at the helm with him or get all the water toys out for a day of fun. First Mate Lorrie Is a certified chef with years of culinary experience. Owned several restaurants and a large catering business. She gave that up when she married and came aboard with the Captain. They truly are the best team. She has traveled extensively and has experienced all the exquisite tastes of the world that she now incorporates in her menus. She prides herself on being professional and will accommodate to all your dietary needs. You will be delighted at her creativity, presentation and mouthwatering menu. She will greet you with a cool drink and a warm smile. She shines when it is a special occasion, you will be amazed at how personal she can make your special event! Yes, even weddings on the boat, we have had them too! We like to give back as we have sponsored "Make A Wish" that has donated over $14,000 We also give every charter a donation to the homeless of BVI & BVI. We truly love the Virgin Islands and happy to give back to the place we call home.

What makes this property unique

No need to rent an expensive hotel/VRBO with a car and do the cooking yourself or go out for meals...yikes! We will make this customized trip so you can get the most out of what you want. Hike, snorkel every day? Wake up to a more amazing place? Wait...Is that possible? Shop duty free? Learn how to sail? 5 star dining prepared by a chef. Have fun on the many water toys? There is something for everyone in your group. We will make that special event one you will never forget!