BAREFEET RETREAT Yacht Description
Where Luxury meets adventure! Introducing Barefeet Retreat the latest Royal 57 Catamaran. Indulge in the Crystal clear waters of the Virgin Islands on this ultra-spacious sailing Catamaran. Barefeet Retreat features a flybridge that has 360-degree ocean views. The flybridge sports a fully functioning bar and easy access to several sun pads to soak up the Caribbean sun.
Experience the Islands in a different way with your own professional crew.
Barefeet Retreat accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 luxury queen cabins each with its own en-suite head and shower. All guest cabins are fully air-conditioned for guest comfort. Barefeet Retreat has a galley-up layout with all the modern amenities needed for the ultimate family and friend vacation.
Presented by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht BAREFEET RETREAT is a 57 ft sailing catamaran. The key elements of BAREFEET RETREAT are her most appealing features and alfresco dining areas. BAREFEET RETREAT spends the season in Antigua. She was completed by the famous yacht builder Royal Cape in 2020. The ingenious yacht layout features 5 large cabins and easily accommodates up to 10 guests.
BAREFEET RETREAT is classified primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the heart of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is expansive, with a comfortable dining and seating area and that's where most of the meals are served. The tasteful cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. The cabins are located below the main saloon, connected by stairs (inquire about handicapped access). Multiple portholes supply a sunny feeling, with the option for darkness and privacy.
and a generator.
Accommodation
Barefeet Retreat accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 luxury queen cabins each with its own on-suite head and shower. All guest cabins are fully air-conditioned for guest comfort. Barefeet Retreat has a galley-up layout with all the modern amenities needed for the ultimate family and friend vacation.Barefeet Retreat has full stainless steel side rails making her the preferred boat for kids.
Crew use port aft cabin.
What is the cabin arrangement of BAREFEET RETREAT?
- 5 queen cabins
BAREFEET RETREAT
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Weekly price: $34,300 - $39,800
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 57'
- # of Guests: 10
- # of Cabins: 5
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Royal Cape
- Built Year: 2020
BAREFEET RETREAT Charter Price Details
| Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
| Summer 2022 | $34,600 | $35,250 | $35,900 | $36,550 | $37,200 | $37,850 | $38,500 | $39,150 | $39,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2022 to 2023 | $34,600 | $35,250 | $35,900 | $36,550 | $37,200 | $37,850 | $38,500 | $39,150 | $39,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2023 | $34,600 | $35,250 | $35,900 | $36,550 | $37,200 | $37,850 | $38,500 | $39,150 | $39,800 | $0 | $0 |
BAREFEET RETREAT Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days
Base Price
APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)
Total
Note
14 day charter
68,600$
to
79,600$
13,720$ to
23,880$
82,320$ to 103,480$
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
34,300$
to
39,800$
6,860$ to
11,940$
41,160$ to 51,740$
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
17,150$
to
19,900$
3,430$ to
5,970$
20,580$ to 25,870$
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
34,300$ / 6 * 3 days = 17,150$
1 day charter
5,717$
to
7,960$
1,143$ to
1,990$
6,860$ to 9,950$
Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified.
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 68,600$ to 79,600$ | 13,720$ to 23,880$ | 82,320$ to 103,480$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 34,300$ to 39,800$ | 6,860$ to 11,940$ | 41,160$ to 51,740$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 17,150$ to 19,900$ | 3,430$ to 5,970$ | 20,580$ to 25,870$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 34,300$ / 6 * 3 days = 17,150$ | |
| 1 day charter | 5,717$ to 7,960$ | 1,143$ to 1,990$ | 6,860$ to 9,950$ | Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified. |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: $34,300
High season rate: $39,800
GENERAL NOTES:
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.
Yacht is offering USVI charters. BVI permitting is in progress and expected to be complete in time for the 2022/2023 season. Due to the BVI changing requirements without notice, there can be no guarantee of BVI until everything is approved. If BVI is included in the itinerary, rate is plus all BVI taxes and fees.
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client expense.
Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning. Please no sleep aboards on 48hr turns.
EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Years
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2/$34,300 3/$34,800 4/$35,300 5/$35,8000 6/$36,300 7/$36,800 8/$37,300 9/$37,800 10/$38,300
LOCAL FARE: Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2/$34,450 3/$35,025 4/$35,600 5/$36,175 6/$36,750 7/$37,325 8/$37,900 9/$38,475 10/$39,050
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
7 night minimum.
CHRISTMAS: 1-10 guests @ $48,000 - charter must end by 12/26
NEW YEARS: 1-10 guests @ $51,000 - charter may not start prior to 12/27
GENERAL NOTES:
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.
Yacht is offering USVI charters. BVI permitting is in progress and expected to be complete in time for the 2022/2023 season. Due to the BVI changing requirements without notice, there can be no guarantee of BVI until everything is approved. If BVI is included in the itinerary, rate is plus all BVI taxes and fees.
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client expense.
Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning. Please no sleep aboards on 48hr turns.
EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Years
HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
2/$34,300 3/$34,800 4/$35,300 5/$35,8000 6/$36,300 7/$36,800 8/$37,300 9/$37,800 10/$38,300
LOCAL FARE: Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
2/$34,450 3/$35,025 4/$35,600 5/$36,175 6/$36,750 7/$37,325 8/$37,900 9/$38,475 10/$39,050
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
7 night minimum.
CHRISTMAS: 1-10 guests @ $48,000 - charter must end by 12/26
NEW YEARS: 1-10 guests @ $51,000 - charter may not start prior to 12/27
Price Terms
Inclusive
BAREFEET RETREAT Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
Layout
More Specifications
Diving Onboard
Discover Scuba Dive $200/person
Open Water $500/person
Advanced Open Water $600/person
Regular Dive $50/person per dive
Rental gear, tank rental and fills are all added cost.
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Wine cooler
Please inquire about wheelchair access.
Crew
Crew Information
Captain: Jenn Brown
Captain Jenn & Chef Abrye (Bree) have each spent years running yacht charters all around the world from Southeast Asia to the Mediterranean. Now that they’ve joined forces together, they’re thrilled to welcome you aboard their new floating home in the Caribbean, Barefeet Retreat!
Jenn, a Texas native, has been sailing and instructing others on the sea since ‘09 when she taught dinghy & keelboat sailing at California State University, Long Beach. She has a strong passion for the ocean and fell in love with diving right here in the Virgin Islands. She took a brief hiatus from sailing on the water, to go below it working as a dive instructor. As Barefeet Retreat’s Captain & Dive Instructor, Jenn is thrilled to share her fascination of the sea with guests, always offering the most incredible views, both above and below the waterline.
Bree, our Florida gal, has a lifetime of passionate hosting experience and has always been a natural in the kitchen. After 9 years working in advertising strategy, Bree pivoted from her NYC desk job in ’17 & found new bliss working as a chef on the sea. She’s spent the last 4 years hosting charters at sea, programming wellness retreats on land, and sharing her skills as a host instructor for Quarterdeck’s host & skipper academy in Croatia. Entertaining is Bree’s forte and she finds it such a privilege to nourish her guests with mindfully curated meal plans using only the freshest and most wholesome ingredients.
Together, Jenn & Bree foster an incredible sense of hospitality and adventure on their charters. From the moment you step onto the yacht, you’re greeted with warmth and positivity. In addition to being partners in business, Jenn and Abrye are dear friends and a truly outstanding team. Clients have commented that they’re both an ideal mix of professional competence and outgoing fun. Jenn’s effortless humor paired with Bree’s natural maternal instinct will ensure that you’re smiling and satiated through the full duration of your yacht holiday.
****CREW HAS BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19****
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Reviews
Jenn gave us a daily game plan about stops, sails and activities each morning and was always eager for our feedback and open to changes. We had a great mix of activities - hiking one day, hitting a beach at 2 or 3 stops, tubing twice, paddle boarding, a smidge of shopping and lots of off-the boat swimming and snorkeling. Jenn even found live music on another chartered boat and "dinghyed" us over to listen. We all agreed our favorite part was sailing and being on the open water! Our 15 yo daughter claimed a spot right next to Jenn for each sail so she could chat, ask questions and have the best view.
Bree is a phenomenal chef! Hands down outstanding, 5-star meals every time! She managed to compile all of our different likes/tastes into beautiful mealtime presentations. She also cooked with a healthy note - we always had salads, smoothies and fresh fruits and veggies, which many of us appreciated. In addition, Bree was unbelievably accommodating and adjusted meals for our very picky 12yo eater. Lastly, Bree was a wonderful bartender and mixologist - she always put a fun spin on our favorites and gave us something new to try (Ask for her French 75 with lemongrass simple syrup or the Passion Fruit Margarita).
Finally, and most important to us as parents, Jenn and Bree gave our three kids oodles of attention, spoke to and treated them with respect, and patiently answered a million questions. Our 7yo was completely smitten with Bree and said to me when we got home, "Why do we have to leave when we just made friends with them?" Lots and lots of love for this crew!
We couldn't have dreamed of a better crew. - Meg S.
Highlights:
Meeting Herman the 140 years+ old turtle
Watching Capt. Jenn and Bree swim with a mom and Baby Dolphin (see below)
Eating, drinking, laughing - repeat every day!
A little competition Bar Crawl on the Boat - complete with a Congo Line (my crew is crazy)
Food was amazing
It was absolutely hands down the BEST VACATION EVER AND BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!
We made two new friends and will sail with them again- FOR SURE.
I just have to start planning the next trip!
Let me know if anyone ever needs a review! I will gladly make a high recommendation
Thank you for working with me and making this all come together.
Carla
Jenn and Bree were fabulous. They exuded warmth and friendliness and made all of us feel most welcome onboard. Mac (7) fell in love with our hosts and they with him.
Crew Knowledge:
We felt completely at ease with both crew members. It was readily apparent they knew what they were doing.
Quality of Service:
Considering there were 10 guests and just two crew members, the service was outstanding. Jenn and Bree worked tirelessly to insure we never lacked for anything. They were unfailingly pleasant, polite, friendly and helpful.
The Professionalism of Crew:
Jenn was an excellent captain and Bree an outstanding chef. Our meals were marvelous and varied. Bree went out of her way, over and above trying to please our Graham (12) who is the pickiest eater I could ever imagine. Graham was a recalcitrant eater throughout the trip but Bree never stopped trying and was always pleasant about it. She even gave Graham a two minute briefing on why he should eat fruits and vegetables. I do not think it sunk in to Graham but I was enthralled. I decided that minute to continue eating fruits and veggies when I returned home.
Value of the Cost + Expenses Charter:
For this “once in a lifetime” celebration, we accepted the financial expense involved: charter, gratuity, trip insurance, taxis to and from the Marina plus flights for three. It was a significant investment but one which made us both quite happy.
On-Board Cuisine:
Outstanding!!!! Bree served so many delicious and varied meals (and oh, so much food) that our eyes popped – shortly before our stomachs! Everything was delicious.
Destination / Location:
We enjoyed the many locations we visited on St. Thomas and St. John though we surely missed revisiting our favorite BVI destinations. Having sailed the USVI the last two times, I would now be reluctant to charter again before the BVI reopens for business.
Water-Sports:
Barefeet Retreat had a large mat it put out behind the boat which the kids loved. Jenn took them tubing on two occasions and they snorkeled throughout the trip. The noodles were most welcomed by the adults. Shaun and Hayden also used the paddleboard on a couple of occasions. Mary even rode the tube once.
Overall Satisfaction:
High, high, high. We loved Jenn and Bree. The catamaran was roomy enough for 10 and I can vouch for the ample size of our shower. Everything on board was quite comfortable.
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