MAH NA MAH NA is a 2023 Bali 4.4 designed for open-air Caribbean cruising with Bali’s signature “bow-to-stern” flow and a bright, modern feel. Sleeps 6 adults in 3 Queen cabins—each with a private ensuite—plus 2 compact forepeak berths suited for kids/teens or a young adult (accessed via adjoining cabins). Highlights include the full-width salon-to-cockpit layout with panoramic windows, a flybridge with daybed lounges and shaded seating, and a roomy interior with an L-shaped galley and seating for 8–10. Comfort and capability are dialed in with Starlink, solar + generator support, full A/C, watermaker, and a full-size fridge/freezer with ice maker. Add captain-guided ease and plenty of on-the-water fun, and MAH NA MAH NA delivers flexible, stylish island time.
Yacht Description
“A 43ft Bali Catamarans from 2023.”
Broker Reviews
Onboard visit
A great option for a skipper-only charter. Captain Zack stood out — attentive, proactive, and quick to solve problems, from arranging a towable tube for the kids to accommodating a last-minute change in pickup location without missing a beat. Communication was smooth throughout, and guests left with nothing but praise for the experience.
Lian Blacquiere
Charter Broker
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Onboard visit
MAH NA MAH NA is a captain-only charter led by Texan captain Zack Lanford — energetic, easygoing, and effectively a one-man crew. The boat comes loaded with fishing gear, including spear fishing gear for the USVI, perfect for an active trip built around snorkeling, grilling your own catch, and island hopping between the USVI and BVI. Zack is great with kids, and the forward cabins have forepeak bunks that are a hit with children.
Klara Jakobsen
Broker Assistant
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Specifications
- Length overall
- 43ft / 13 m
- Beam
- 7.32m
- Draft
- 2.13m
- Builder
- Bali Catamarans
- Year built
- 2023
- Type
- Sailing Catamaran
- Cruising speed
- 7 knots
- Top speed
- 9 knots
- Generator
- Yes
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 1
Charter Price
From $17,000 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
- Total guests
- 6
- Total cabins
- 3
- Queen cabins
- 3
- Electric heads
- 3
- Showers
- 3
- Basins
- 3
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- Yes
3 staterooms for 6 guests.
3 Queen Cabins for Guests
1 Queen Cabin for Crew
New bow cushions coming early 25/26 season!
- Captain
- Zack Lanford
- Languages
- English
Zack
Captain
Captain Zack grew up on the Lower Colorado River in Texas’ Hill Country, where skiing, wakeboarding, and wakesurfing were year-round pastimes. Early travels across the United States ignited his wanderlust and fostered a deep curiosity for the natural world—on land and at sea. After selling his business in his late twenties, Zack jumped aboard a sailboat with a seasoned Atlantic racer to master blue-water sailing. He co-founded a day-sail charter company in Texas, then went on to complete multiple Gulf of Mexico crossings, purchase his own sailboat, and captain voyages up and down the U.S. East Coast. Along the way, he honed his skills on Chesapeake Bay schooners and even lived out of a van while exploring New Zealand and Australia—before answering the call of the Caribbean and making St. Thomas his home. When he’s not captaining charters for Paradise Yacht Management, Zack leads an inspiring youth sailing program in St. Thomas—teaching Scouts of America how to sail, cook, clean, and thrive aboard a vessel during multi-day island expeditions. He also loves incorporating fishing into the charter experience, especially aboard Mah Na Mah Na, which is equipped with top-tier fishing gear and lures. Sailing down the Caribbean island chain, he’s often in pursuit of the perfect Mahi taco or Ahi tuna steak—adding an extra layer of excitement (and flavor) to the journey. Zack often calls the ocean “the last frontier,” a place where explorers still roam. As a former business owner turned professional mariner, he combines meticulous attention to safety and customer service with an irresistible enthusiasm for adventure. His genuine warmth and ability to connect with guests of all ages ensure every charter becomes the trip of a lifetime.
- Salon stereo
- Yes
- Salon TV
- Yes
- Multimedia
- Yes
- Nude charters
- Yes
- Books
- Yes
- Guest pets
- Yes
- Dine-in capacity
- 8
- Watermaker
- Yes
- Ice maker
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
- Sun awning
- Yes
- Bimini
- Yes
- Special diets
- Yes
- BBQ
- Yes
- Gay charters
- Yes
- Hairdryers
- Yes
- Smoking allowed
- Sugar Scoops only
- Crew smokes
- On inquiry
- Children welcome
- Yes
- Min. child age
- 12, Inquire for less
- Generator
- Yes
- Inverter
- Yes
- Voltages
- 110v
- Hammock
- Yes
- Internet
- Onboard WIFI
- Dinghy size
- Highfield 360
- Dinghy HP
- 25
- Floating mats
- Yes
- Dinghy pax
- 9
- Swim platform
- Yes
- Boarding ladder
- Yes
- Snorkel gear
- Yes
- Paddleboard
- Yes
Onboard Entertainment
Sailing Instruction Available - w/ No Certification *Dogs - Inquire - Depends On Dog* *Nudity - Topless Only* Foredeck Shade Canopy Upgraded Sound System With Bluetooth And Four Zones Smart TV Decorative Colored Mood Lighting Large Yeti Cooler (Holds 48 Cans) Insulated Yeti Mugs And Cups SodaStream Induction Hot Plate Additional Countertop Ice Maker Full-Size Fridge/Freezer With Icemaker Microwave Toaster Electric Water Kettle 14-Cup Coffee Maker Blender Plancha / Outdoor Grill 2 Yoga Mats Games Including Chess, Codenames, Playing Cards, Sleeping Queens, Uno, And Dobble Starlink
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Sustainability
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- USA
- Homeport
- STT-Foreign Based Restricted
- License
- 2
- Permit
- 2
- Insurance
- Flagship Marine
- Turnaround
- 48 hrs, Inquire for less
Charter Reviews
~Tyler
I just wanted to personally thank you for the excellent job you did on this charter. Tyler reached out to me directly to say how fantastic the trip has been and how happy they all are, which is always the best feedback to receive.
From my side, you have been an absolute pleasure to work with, and ! will gladly recommend you to my clients going forward. Thanks again for everything!
-Lian, Broker
The only thing that wasn’t absolutely perfect was that the BVI standard itinerary has become very popular, thus the usual hot spots were quite crowded. Zack is aware and encouraged us to head to must-see stuff like the Baths early in the AM so we would arrive before the crowds.. but there are only so many safe harbor moorings to be had, so a couple nights we woke up in the middle of a sea of other boats, and joked that we might as well be in a Walmart parking lot.. so for our last night we asked Zack to find us a private harbor. And he delivered big time. We spent our last 24 hrs by ourselves with the turtles and the stars in a harbor by ourselves. It was magical. We are so thankful we booked with your group.
-Kristine
The boat was perfect - very clean and well stocked, with several different seating areas for sun or shade, to enjoy as a group or to enjoy in solitude.
More importantly, though, Captain Zack was the perfect addition to our trip. We are a boating family and had been hoping to take this trip for years. We knew nothing about the BVIs and Zack proved the perfect ambassador. He worked behind the scenes to make sure we had perfect anchorages each night, some located just off beach bars and parties, so in remote areas for quiet evenings. He arranged for whatever we wanted. His knowledge of the islands - the best snorkeling spots, the out-of-the-way beaches and bars, the tidbits of trivia as we sailed along - all of it added so much to our adventure. Best of all, he was such a wonderful companion. Zack is the consummate professional - serious and responsible in operating the boat and keeping us safe, while incredibly kind and easy going and flexible. We truly felt that we were vacationing with an old friend.
Zack went above and beyond throughout, talking with me ahead of time so we knew what to pack and expect, taking care of all our grocery shopping so that the boat was fully stocked when we arrived, and then, most remarkably, helping us sort through logistics when we had flight trouble at the end of the week.
We honestly can't say enough good things about Captain Zack and Mah Na Mah - and we hope to enjoy another week with him soon.
Ann Humphrey
Amazing Day!! Highlight of our trip. Captain Zac and First Mate Jamie were delightful and very professional. We always felt like we were in excellent hands. The only reason this company is not ranked #1 is the private small groups they cater to. For our 4 person party, it was not that much more than buying 4 tickets on a big excursion...but Oh the VALUE!!
Sweet Pea raised the bar for fun, laughs, shenanigans and unforgettable memories. If you are choosing between Sweet Pea and another option, Sweet Pea is a slam dunk in providing you with everything you will want and need to create a lifetime memory. We are bringing our children and their spouses next time.
We then stopped at a beautiful beach and we all got in the water (even grandma). The snorkeling was wonderful there, too. After a few hours we had lunch (yummy) more rum pubch, and set sail again. We stopped and snorkeled again! I think the captain and Ist mate smiled as much as we did (and we got a good laugh at the selfie that was taken by captain when grandma asked him to hold her phone ). Definitely our favorite day of our vacation! Thank you crew of Sweet Pea for making it so great!!!
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