delana-mae
Yacht Details
| Type | Cat |
| Builder | Lagoon |
| Year Built | 2020 |
| Size: | 50.00 Ft |
| Beam: | 26.7 |
| Draft: | 4.7 |
| Max Guests: | 8 |
| Number of Crew: | 2 |
| Speed: | Cruise Speed 7-8 knots, Max Speed |
| Winter Area: | Caribbean Leewards |
| Summer Area: | Caribbean Leewards |
Yacht Specifications
| Type | Builder | Year Built | Size | Beam | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | Lagoon | 2020 | 50.00 Ft | 26.7 | 4.7 |
| Refit |
|---|
| - |
| # Crew | # Cabins | Cabins |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 King's & 3 Queen's |
| Summer Area | Winter Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean Leewards | Caribbean Leewards |
Accommodations
Accommodation Description: S/V Delana Mae, a Luxurious 50-foot Catamaran for an adventure around the US Virgin Islands.
Delana Mae has 4 guest cabins, 3 with en-suite bathrooms equipped with a full shower, electric flush toilet, and vanity. The cabins also include their own A/C controls, 110Volt and USB outlets, and 2 reading lights. the 4th is a double midship cabin, suitable for children.
The yacht includes 2 paddleboards, SNUBA, snorkel gear, floats, fishing gear, Bluetooth speakers, 60in Smart TV, a 20HP tender, a tube, and more! Our beautiful teak table will seat your entire group comfortably while Chef Jenna serves you some delicious island cuisine.
You can spend days swimming with turtles, exploring the reefs and marine life, or stopping by one of the local beach bars for a Painkiller. The islands offer shopping, hiking, and local entertainment. There are plenty of opportunities for adventure with the Delana Mae and crew. Food and Drink will be provided by our wonderful onboard chef so you can sit back and enjoy everything the Virgin Islands has to offer.
| Cabins: | 4 |
| Queen(s): | 3 |
| Showers: | 3 |
| Wash Basins: | 3 |
| Heads: | 3 |
| Electric Heads: | 3 |
Layout
Ammenities
| Helipad: | No |
| Jacuzzi: | No |
| A/C: | Full |
| Sun Awning: | Yes |
| Hammock: | Yes |
| Deck Shower: | Yes |
| Bimini: | Yes |
| Hair Dryer: | Yes |
Technical Details
| Generator: | Yes |
| Inverter: | Yes |
| Voltages: | 110V |
| Water Maker: | Yes |
| Water Capacity: | 480 Liters |
| Ice Maker: | Yes |
Charter Types
| Special Diets: | Yes |
| Kosher Diets: | Inq |
| Bbq: | Yes |
| Gay Charters: | Yes |
| Nude Charters: | Inq |
| Guest Smoke: | On sugar scoops only |
| Crew Smoke: | No |
| Crew Pets: | No |
| Guest Pet: | No |
| Children Allowed: | Yes |
Crew Profile
| Captain Name: | RJ Portman |
| Nationality : | USA |
| Number of Crew: | 2 |
This fun sailing duo has been on the Caribbean blue together for nearly 5 years! As adventurers, delivery
crew, private charter crew and as sailing instructors; RJ and Jenna have always found a way to sail
together.
Captain RJ, originally from Alaska, began sailing many years ago in the Puget Sound, surrounded by
mountains and the beautiful city of Seattle. Longing for warmer wind and water (as many of us do), RJ
decided to sell his businesses, officially downsize his life and move to St. Thomas to become a sailboat
captain. And that is exactly what he did. Not long after moving to the USVI, RJ found himself the cocaptain of a fun little day charter boat named, Rumbaba. Though she was a simple little 39ft Hunter
monohull; Rumbaba was a blast to take guests out on. Incredible scenery, snorkeling with turtles,
delicious grilled lunch entrees and all the fresh cocktails you could handle made each outing something
special for every guest. Making the top 10 of all activities to do on St. Thomas and Trip Advisor verified
that!
First Mate Jenna grew up on Newman Lake, Washington; a beautiful little lakeside community outside of
Spokane. Her love for boating began from a very young age; sitting on her Dad’s lap and racing the
speed boat from shore to shore. Jenna’s eventual move to Seattle only gave her more access to playing
on sailboats on the Puget Sound. Loving the city, but needing escape, boat camping, or as Jenna would
say, “Bamping”, around the many islands and bays of the sound became a frequent weekend event. She
could also always be found as steady and faithful crew for the infamous Duck Dodge races of South Lake
Union!
The wind and the sea continued to call on RJ too, and he found himself as crew on some pretty slick
racing sailboats. Again however, the warmer wind and waters of the Caribbean continued to call; this
time, literally...
RJ’s original sailing instructor, from many years earlier in Seattle, was on the other end of that phone
call. He had established a sailing school in Grenada and, through social media, had seen that RJ was back
in the Puget Sound sailing.
“Have you ever thought about teaching sailing?” he said through the phone. “I think you’d be great at
it.” He added.
RJ laughed at first, “Man, I’m still out here learning to sail!”
His response was all RJ needed to hear: “RJ, there is no better way to learn than to teach.”
And with that, the next chapter of sailing began. RJ diligently acquired all the proper certifications
through the US Coast Guard and the American Sailing Association and began to teach sailing at Seattle
Sailing Club. What a blast! RJ absolutely found a calling. This is also when he met his beautiful wife,
Jenna. She was a lighthearted beer can racing sailor when they met and she was fascinated with his
plans to live a Caribbean sailing life. He was going and he hoped she would visit, often.
After about 6 months from that first important phone call, RJ moved himself to Grenada. Sight unseen
prior to arrival, he immediately fell in love with Grenada and The Grenadines. How can you not? They
are the friendliest people in the Caribbean; hands down. And beauty was everywhere! What a place.
“Work” was teaching term charter sailing and exploring all the amazing little spots along the way. Oh
what fun this job is! Teaching people who are so excited and switched on to learn how to captain a boat
for themselves. Many students planned to charter boats with their family and friends, some just wanted
to see what it was all about by testing their will (and stomachs) and still others came to learn how to sail
off into retirement, literally.
Jenna continued to join the Grenada adventure. At first as an ASA student herself. She kept coming back
to join RJ on more adventures and for more sailing. Their combined passion for sailing has only been
surpassed by their love for each other. The more they sailed, the more obvious it became that this was
to be their wonderful and adventure filled life together. Teaching became a calling for them both and
they began to charter private couple’s cruising instruction. Does it get any better than that?! Working
with your love and teaching other couples with similar dreams to yours how to make it into a reality! It
has been truly amazing. Just ask them and you will get the fully animated version... they don’t tell short
stories... Haha, what fun would that be?!
5 years later; RJ married the beautiful Jenna. They’ve sailed over 20,000 nautical miles together. Over
300 ASA students graduated. 2 Outstanding ASA Instructor of the Year awards. 100’s of new friends and
lifetimes of memories. Life has been good to say the least.
It’s not always sailing for these two... whenever possible, Jenna and RJ enjoy scuba diving, kiteboarding,
hiking and traveling together. Stateside, RJ laces up the skates whenever he can smell an ice rink and
Jenna gets all giddy when she can strap on the crampons and climb to the tallest mountain. Family and
friends are always in the mix everywhere they go.
So now it is time to make some more new friends and show you all the beauty that the Virgin Islands
have to offer.
Water Entertainment
| Dinghy: | Highfield Center Console |
| Dinghy Hp: | 25 |
| Dinghy Pax: | 6 |
| Adult Wskis: | 0 |
| Kids Skis: | 0 |
| Jet Skis: | 0 |
| Wave Run: | 0 |
| Knee Board: | 0 |
| Wind Surf: | 0 |
| Gear Snorkel: | Yes |
| Tube: | 1 |
| Scurfer: | 0 |
| Wake Board: | 1 |
| Float Mats: | 1 |
| Swim Platform: | Yes |
| Games Beach: | Yes |
| Fishing Gear: | Yes |
| Fish Gear Type: | Trolling and Casting |
| Num Fish Rods: | 1 per type |
| Under Water Cam: | Yes |
| Other Toys: | Jetboard: Delana Mae also offers an eFoil charter add-on package. For an additional $1,500 we offer unlimited use (in appropriate areas) and instruction by Captain RJ. This package can be added on at any time. Underwater Snuba offered from Dinghy up to 35 feet. Subwing Jetboard REFIT DETAILS: During the 2022/2023 season, Delana Mae has had these items replaced or upgraded: new solar panels, new batteries |
Scuba Diving
| Scuba: | Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only |
| License Info: | - |
| Compressor: | Not Onboard |
| Num Dive Tanks: | 0 |
| Num Bcs: | 0 |
| Num Regs: | 0 |
| Num Weights: | 0 |
| Num Divers: | 0 |
| Num Night Dives: | 0 |
| Num Dive Lights: | 0 |
| Dive Info: | Rendezvous diving only. On board dive instruction/guide by inquiry. Not included in charter rate. |
Onboard Entertainment
| Vcr Dvd: | Yes |
| Num Dvd: | Yes |
| Board Games: | Yes |
| Num Books: | Yes |
| Other Entertain: | Underwater Snuba offered from Dinghy up to 35 feet. |
Rate Details
| High Rate | $29,000 per Week |
| Low Rate | $24,200 per Week |
| Rates are : | Inclusive |
Additional Price Details
***DELANA MAE WILL CHARTER IN GRENADA, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES FOR THE ENTIRE 2024/2025 SEASON. INQUIRE FOR DETAILS***
Cruising Grounds: British Virgin Islands & U.S. Virgin Islands
Pick Up/Drop Off: St. Thomas or Tortola
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included
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.
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. No commission on sleep aboard.
2024/2025 GRENADINES
HALF-BOARD OPTION:
Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, happy hour canapes, standard ships bar and snacks. Other meals ashore at client expense.
2@$25,000 3@$25,500 4@$26,000 5@$26,500 6@$27,000 7@$27,500 8@$28,000
2024/2025 GRENADINES
LOCAL FARE OPTION:
Includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners, happy hour canapes, standard ships bar and snacks. Other meals ashore at client expense.
2@$25,500 3@$26,000 4@$26,500 5@$27,000 6@$27,500 7@$28,000 8@$28,500
24/25 HOLIDAYS:
CHRISTMAS - Unavailable
NEW YEARS - Unavailable
**SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**
Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver:
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Location Details:
*** DELANA MAE WILL BE BASED IN GRENADA, ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES FOR 24/25 SEASON ***
Delana Mae will not be offering Full Board in the Grenadines for 2024/25.
Half Board and Local Fare dining only. (Full board by inquiry only)
96 hour turn minimums. Less by inquiry/itinerary.
*** DELANA MAE will be BVI BASED from NOVEMBER through MAY for the 2025/26 season ***
ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES available upon request in JUNE and JULY 2026.
St. Vincent to Grenada 2024/25 Sample Itinerary
(a brief rundown of the itinerary we recommend and are most likely to follow if all conditions allow):
Guests fly into St. Vincent, Argyle International Airport (SVD), suggested 1+ days before charter start. Same day is possible for a sleep aboard. Onboarding is preferred to take place on the island of Bequia. Bequia is about a 60min ferry ride from the southern port of Kingstown on mainland St. Vincent. Depending upon how well the airline arrival lines up, it would be best to ferry to Bequia and either plan a sleep aboard Delana Mae or organize to stay at The Plantation hotel (our recommended hotel). There are several other AirBnB type accommodations available as well you can find on the internet. If the flights do not line up easily for the ferry the day of arrival, I would recommend rooms at Blue Lagoon Marina on the southern coast of mainland St. Vincent. From there the ferry can be taken in the morning From Kingstown to Bequia to meet and onboard Delana Mae. From there we start our adventures south! We have 7 nights to choose anchorages including the final night aboard in Grenada.
1. Bequia. One night in Bequia is great whether it be in a hotel or sleep aboard. Any extra time in Bequia is fun and allows us to explore the cute town, unique hand made model boat museum and even the turtle rescue sanctuary, Old Hague.
2. Lunch on the island of Canoaun at Sandy Lane Yacht Club. Quite possibly the nicest marina in all of the Caribbean… and we love to do a “boujee” lunch ashore here. It’s not pricey, but it is very beautiful and delicious.
Overnight in Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau. THIS is Jenna and I’s favorite beach on the planet. It will also be the location of our wedding in August 2025! There is so much to see on this quaint little island (lobster beach BBQ’s and/or rum punches at Last Bar Before The Jungle, a tiny little Catholic Church with the biggest Caribbean view, and the nicest rasta you’ll ever meet, Robert Righteous).
3. The Tobago Cays. Of our favorite places in the Grenadines, if the coin had Mayreau on one side… this would be on the other side! 5 uninhabited islands, 1 sea turtle sanctuary to snorkel, short little hikes with iguanas and tortoises and an incredible beach BBQ right on the sandy shore. Oh, and “why is the rum gone?” Petit Tabac is the island they filmed that famous scene from Pirates Of the Caribbean on!
4. Union Island, Clifton Harbor. Fancy taking a kiteboarding lesson?! This is the spot. Or, if watching the pros on display is better, then we grab a seat on Happy Island and sip rum punches on the manmade island, built from conch shells and sack concrete… an amazing place in the world to be for sundowners.
5. Union island, Chatham Bay. If you love the remoteness of the southern Caribbean, then this is another wonderful and beautiful bay to enjoy. Perfect for our eFoil board and all the snorkeling you can handle. Maybe we’ll have a little bonfire on the beach and there is always the option for more lobster beach BBQ!
6. Carriacou, Anse La Roche, Grenada. Paradise perfected. If we only do one beach BBQ dinner ashore, this is the one. Our good friend Tim puts on the best and most beautiful, rustic beach dinner spread you can imagine, after a snorkel around the pristine Sandy Cay of course.
7. St. George’s, Grenada. We’ve made it to the other beautiful end, time to celebrate! We can stay anchored out or pull in and have ourselves a docktail party at our final destination of Port Louis Marina. :)
After that last night of charter, you could add a sleep aboard night or if you want to stay on the beach at one of the many nice hotels Grenada has to offer on Grand Anse Beach, then we can arrange some island exploring (Volcano lake Grand Etang, mona monkeys, waterfalls, chocolate and rum factories too). We totally understand if you have to get on that plane ASAP… but we already know you won’t want to!
We can even get to Grenada a night sooner if you want to be sure to make an island tour happen before you fly out. There are lots of easy options to swap around when you are here.
-Captain RJ
All cruising permits, park fees, customs and immigration fees included for Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
St. Lucia to Grenada is also an available option by inquiry.
Summer Base Port: Tortola, BVI
Summer Operating Area: Caribbean Leewards
Winter Base Port: Tortola, BVI
Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Leewards
Yacht Menu
Breakfast
Apple Cinnamon Turtle Bread along side a Tropical Fruit Plate
Peanut Butter Hazelnut Ruffle Puff Pastry
Breakfast Avocado Toast
Banana Nut French Toast Topped with Walnuts and Sugar Berries
Crustless Quiche served with Sweet Savory Sausage
Cinnamon Nutmeg Fluffy Pancakes along side Capitan Caramel Bacon
Goat Cheese Spinach Egg Cups accompanied by other scrumptious combinations
Lunch
Crunchy Asian Noodle Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato Chickpea Medley sided with Thyme Crusted Salmon
Power Quinoa Salad
Crab Sliders and Homemade Sweet Potato Fries
Cyprese Salad with a Balsamic Reduction
Hot Oil seared Ahi Tuna Sashimi on a Pad of Sushi Rice
Summer Corn Orecchiette Pasta topped with a Citrus Frisée Crispy Pancetta Salad
Starter & Dinner
Catch of the Day Grilled accompanied by a Lemon Dill Beurre Blanc and grilled asparagus
Fall off the Bone Beef Short Ribs on Miracle Mash Potatoes Topped with Savory Carrot Beef Au Jus
Delicate Scallops on a Purple Beet and Parsnip Purée and roasted garlic and thyme pine nuts
Squid Ink Pasta Fire Grilled Shrimp and Roasted Tomato
Garlic Mushroom Creamy Gnocchi
Captain’s Curry over Spiced Basmati Rice
Caribbean Lobster Surf and Turf accompanied by Sweet Potato Roses in the Garden
Stuffed Firecracker Chicken on Sweet Coconut Rice
Appetizers
Antipasto Charcuterie Plater
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Smooth Hummus Plater with Crudités Dippers
Creamy Spinach Dip and Vegetable Crudités
Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Soup Shot
Caramelized Onion atop Baked Brie
BLT Crostini’s
Stuffed Goat Cheese Mushrooms
Black Truffle Salt Cream Cheese on Garlic Crostini topped with Rosemary Roasted Grapes
Desserts
Key Lime Pie with Heartwarming Crust and Vanilla Cream
Cookie Dough Bites in a Peanut Butter Chocolate Puddle
Mango Phyllo Tart Honey Whipped Cream and Cinnamon Mango Purée
Raspberry Swirl Blondies Drizzled with Caramel and Raspberry Compote
Mini Blueberry Citrus Twist Pies Fresh Cream
White Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Dreamy Chocolate Marshmallow Mousse