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Vela

Vela | All-Inclusive BVI Catamaran Charter

A 2026 Sunreef 70 sailing catamaran in the British Virgin Islands — four ensuite cabins for up to eight guests, fully crewed and all-inclusive.

Cabins: 4  ·  Length: 70 feet
Preferred pick-up: British Virgin Islands  ·  Flag: BVI
Rate: From $79,000/week (2 guests)

About This 2026 Sunreef Yachts 70-Foot Catamaran

Vela is a brand-new 2026 Sunreef 70 — a clear step up in size and volume from the yard’s 60, with even more room above and below decks. Her four ensuite cabins sleep up to eight guests in comfort, while expansive living areas — a large salon, a shaded aft cockpit, a generous flybridge, and foredeck lounging — give everyone space to spread out. Chartering from Tortola’s West End throughout the British Virgin Islands, Vela is run by a polished South African crew of three: Captain Brandon Fourie, Chef Arno Smit, and Stewardess Jana Ludwick. For groups wanting one of the newest and largest crewed sailing catamarans in the BVI, Vela is an exceptional choice.

What’s Aboard

Included
Full-board meals prepared by the onboard chef using fresh, locally sourced ingredients (half-board and local-fare meal plans also available at a discount)Professional crew of 3: captain, chef, and a third crew memberE-Foil and wing foil instruction from the captainCruising permits and licenses, held by the vessel
Watersports & toys
Extensive water toys: kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, wakeboards, water skis, tube, floating mats, sea bobs, sea scooters, underwater camera/video, and fishing gearOnboard scuba diving for certified divers, with tanks, BCDs, and regulators supplied
Onboard amenities
Onboard WiFiFull air conditioning, run overnightIce maker, deck shower, hair dryers, board games, and other onboard comforts

Worth Knowing

  • 5-night minimum charter (shorter charters considered on inquiry)
  • 24-hour turnaround between charters
  • Sleep-aboard the night before charter start is available for half the daily rate, including boarding after 4pm, a welcome cocktail and canapes, and a light breakfast the next morning; that evening’s dinner is ashore at guests’ expense
  • Christmas and New Year’s charters require a 7-night minimum and are priced flat regardless of guest count
  • Non-certified guests can arrange a discover scuba course through Sail Caribbean Divers at additional cost; extra dive gear/tanks beyond what’s onboard (3 tanks, 4 BCDs, 3 regulators) can also be rented for a fee

Discounts

    Meet the Crew

    Vela sails with a professional South African crew of three: Captain Brandon Fourie at the helm, Chef Arno Smit in the galley, and Stewardess Jana Ludwick looking after guests.

    Brandon Fourie, Captain
    Brandon Fourie
    Captain
    Nationality: South Africa
    Arno Smit, Chef
    Arno Smit
    Chef
    Nationality: South Africa
    Jana Ludwick, Stewardess
    Jana Ludwick
    Stewardess
    Nationality: South Africa
    Henry Du Toit, First Mate
    Henry Du Toit
    First Mate
    Nationality: South Africa

    Sample Menu

    A week in Chef Arno Smit’s galley
    Arno Smit, Chef aboard Vela
    Breakfast
    Truffle and smoked salmon rösti · lobster Benedict · smoky Turkish eggs · sourdough with avocado and poached eggs · or a gourmet bagel board
    Lunch
    Hand-crafted Angus beef burgers with slaw and potato salad · Asian fusion fish tacos with wakame and chipotle · teriyaki tuna with sesame and bok choy · Buddha bowl with pearl couscous, butternut squash and a crispy chicken cutlet · or Mediterranean salmon salad with freshly baked focaccia. Small bites: a sushi platter made with freshly sourced fish, lavish charcuterie boards, chicken satay with peanut sauce and cucumber relish, burrata and peach crostini, and crispy tuna rice with wasabi mayo.
    Dinner
    To begin: scallops with butternut purée and quinoa · grilled harissa octopus with beetroot hummus and charred asparagus · salmon crudo with yuzu kosho crème fraîche · or wild mushroom arancini with romesco and chorizo oil. Mains: Caribbean lobster tail with pea and asparagus sauce and crème fraîche · beef tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce, spinach salad and potato crisps · beef short rib with creamy polenta, roasted shallots and red wine reduction · slow-roasted pork belly with cauliflower purée, jus and apple · seafood risotto with fresh seafood and saffron · or a Greek platter with char-grilled leg of lamb, grilled vegetables, halloumi, pitas and dips
    Dessert
    Carrot cake, the biggest hit aboard and the most closely guarded recipe in the chef's book · mango cheesecake, a fresh deconstructed take on a timeless classic · chocolate three-way of mousse, sponge and ganache · choux au craquelin with rich silky chocolate crémeux · or tropical mille-feuille, light, crisp, creamy and full of fruit
    A taste of what Chef Arno Smit cooks, not a fixed menu — and some of the best nights aboard are the ones where dinner is a surprise.

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    Nights
    Guests

    Available Booked Hold Unavailable 48h turnaround Your charter Boarding / departure day (half day) Closed — hurricane season

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