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Welcome aboard Rubicon, a splendid 44' catamaran that promises an unparalleled yachting experience. Built by the acclaimed St. Francis in 1997 and recently updated, Rubicon is designed to deliver comfortable sailing and a luxurious atmosphere. She sails the turquoise waters of the Bahamas year-round, offering guests the beauty of its waters with all the comforts and amenities of a modern yacht.

Accommodations

Rubicon provides a tasteful arrangement of three private cabins accommodating up to 5 guests. Each cabin is equipped with an ensuite bathroom, electric fans, large closets, and plush queen or double size berths. The innovative design offers ample headroom and luxury onboard facilities to enhance your stay.

Cabin Bed Size Features
Cabin A & B (Queen) 73"x57" Private bathroom, large hatch, bedside shelves, closets
Cabin C (Double) Double size berth Dresser, vanity, private bathroom, large hatch

Toys

  • 2 x Jimmy Lewis Stand Up Paddleboards
  • Kiteboard gear (3-4 sets) available for rent
  • Surf board
  • Eco-Adventures including feeding swimming pigs, snorkeling, and more
  • Fishing equipment including spinning and casting rods
  • One 14 ft kayak, suitable for 2 people

Amenities

The Rubicon is well-equipped to provide a comfortable and entertaining experience. Notable amenities include a new BBQ grill, onboard WIFI, a state-of-the-art water maker, and powerful generators ensuring continuous power supply. Relax in the spacious salon or sunbathe on the ample trampolines that also feature awnings.

  • Air-conditioning not available; however, natural breezy conditions complemented by electric fans in each cabin ensure comfort.
  • New BBQ grill (June 2015)
  • Water maker for fresh water supply
  • Comprehensive multimedia system and salon stereo for entertainment
  • Books, board games for leisurely enjoyment

Crew

Captain Adam Dreffin brings 20 years of sailing experience and a vibrant passion for the Bahamian waters. As a native to the Exumas, Captain Adam possesses intimate knowledge of the islands and their hidden gems. Together with Chef/Hostess Rebecca Garcia, guests will enjoy not only a safe sail but also mouthwatering gourmet dishes tailored to all dietary needs. Both crew members are profoundly dedicated to ensuring guests have a memorable and lavish stay aboard.

Captain Adam Dreffin

Captain Adam Dreffin

Chef/Hostess Rebecca Garcia

Chef/Hostess Rebecca Garcia

Accommodation

She accommodates up to 5 guests in three private cabins described below. Each stateroom is equipped with ensuite bathroom and electric fans in each cabin.

CABIN A: Port side forward, featuring a queen-sized berth, large opening hatch overhead, 2 large closets, 2 bedside shelves. (Cabins 1 & 2 are equivalent in the layout.) A private bathroom and shower/small tub adjoin.

CABIN B: Starboard side forward, featuring a queen-sized berth, large opening hatch overhead, 2 large closets and 2 beside shelves. (Cabins 1 & 2 are equivalent in the layout.) A private bathroom and shower/small tub adjoin.

CABIN C: portside side aft, a double size berth, large opening hatch overhead, dresser, and vanity. Adjoining, is a private bathroom.

If you have ever wanted to sleep under the stars, Rubicon's trampolines also offer spacious star-spangled sleeping quarters.

Dimensions of queen beds: 73"x57"
Headroom in Cabins: 73"
Headroom in Salon: 75.5"

RUBICON has a new Honda 2000 watt generator, a 2kw inverter and a 15 gph watermaker

The main salon seats 10 guests and crew. The cockpit table seats 8 guests and crew.

Rubicon also has trampoline awnings for the foredeck.

Captain Only

$10,000 + 14% tax + expenses (usually just fuel as clients would be catering for themselves) No Captain only for Christmas or New Year.

What is the cabin arrangement of RUBICON?

  • 2 VIP cabins
  • 1 Double cabin

RUBICON

Galley
Galley
  • Weekly price:
    $13,500 - $15,500

    Low Season | High Season

  • Length: 44'
  • # of Guests: 5
  • # of Cabins: 3
  • # of Crew: 2
  • Builder: St. Francis
  • Cruising Speed: 7 knots
  • Max. Speed: 11 knots
  • Built Year: 1997
  • Refit: 2013 and Nov. 2015 when her sides, deck and cockpit sprayed with Awlgrip. partial refit January 2020 to include new hard floors throughout.
Cabin A: Portside Forward Cabin
Cabin A: Portside Forward Cabin

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RUBICON 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 2023 $13,500 $14,000 $14,500 $15,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Winter 2023 to 2024 $13,500 $14,000 $14,500 $15,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Summer 2024 $13,500 $14,000 $14,500 $15,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Winter 2024 to 2025 $13,500 $14,000 $14,500 $15,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

RUBICON Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days Base Price APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) Total Note
14 day charter 27,000$ to 31,000$ 5,400$ to 9,300$ 32,400$ to 40,300$ Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter 13,500$ to 15,500$ 2,700$ to 4,650$ 16,200$ to 20,150$ Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter 6,750$ to 7,750$ 1,350$ to 2,325$ 8,100$ to 10,075$ The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
13,500$ / 6 * 3 days = 6,750$

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: $13,500

High season rate: $15,500

All-inclusive Cruises of 6 or 7 days require 1 dinner ashore.
Please add:
a) 14% to the charter rate for all Bahamas charters (4% sales tax plus 10% VAT)
b) 5% APA for bar - wines, spirits, beers etc. OR guests are welcome to order their own bar requests (Captain collects for you to have ready on board)
directly online at http://700winesandspirits.com/ in Georgetown.

Christmas Week: $16,950
New Years Week: $17,950

DAY CHARTER rate is $2,400 + 14% tax for 6 pax; or $2,700.00 + 14% tax for 8 pax.
(Please ask for day charter rates up to 12 pax)

Special for weekly charters:
One Child $250 Discount per charter- aged 6 and under.
Repeat clients 5% discount

All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days. To prorate these rates:
For 6 nights divide the weekly rate by 7 and multiply by 6
For 5 nights or less divide the weekly rate by 6 then multiply by the number of nights.

Bottled waters are not included in the rates, as Rubicon has charcoal filtered Reverse Osmosis water which is high quality. Rubicon is supporting eco-friendly "green" options by avoiding the use of plastic bottles where possible.

REQUIRE 48-HOUR TURNAROUND BETWEEN CHARTERS IN GEORGETOWN, EXUMAS
If a charter finishes in Staniel Cay Rubicon will need 4 days to return to base in Georgetown and to prepare for the next charter

Yacht Relocation fees:
$2,500 Nassau each way
$1,900 Normans Cay each way
$1,250 Staniel Cay each way

A typical charter starting and finishing in Georgetown would be spending time around different islands each day. Lee Stocking for snorkeling, beach walk at Williams Cay along with SUP in a quiet bay. Snorkeling blue holes, enjoying quiet beaches and anchorages when not sailing.
Other islands to stop at would be Glass Cay, Stocking Island, White Bay Cay, and Square Rock Cay.

Kitesurfing charters:
Kitesurfing lessons are additional, with a customized instruction rate ranging between $100 and $175 per person per hour, depending on experience.
For kitesurfing guests who know how to ride, and do not require tuition, the normal charter rate applies.

Locations if clients prefer to be dockside in the evenings: Exuma Yacht club, George Town. Emerald Bay Marina, Exuma, Cave Cay, Farmer's Cay, Staniel Cay. Clients will need to pay dockage fees.
All-inclusive Cruises of 6 or 7 days require 1 dinner ashore.
Please add:
a) 14% to the charter rate for all Bahamas charters (4% sales tax plus 10% VAT)
b) 5% APA for bar - wines, spirits, beers etc. OR guests are welcome to order their own bar requests (Captain collects for you to have ready on board)
directly online at http://700winesandspirits.com/ in Georgetown.

Christmas Week: $16,950
New Years Week: $17,950

DAY CHARTER rate is $2,400 + 14% tax for 6 pax; or $2,700.00 + 14% tax for 8 pax.
(Please ask for day charter rates up to 12 pax)

Special for weekly charters:
One Child $250 Discount per charter- aged 6 and under.
Repeat clients 5% discount

All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days. To prorate these rates:
For 6 nights divide the weekly rate by 7 and multiply by 6
For 5 nights or less divide the weekly rate by 6 then multiply by the number of nights.

Bottled waters are not included in the rates, as Rubicon has charcoal filtered Reverse Osmosis water which is high quality. Rubicon is supporting eco-friendly "green" options by avoiding the use of plastic bottles where possible.

REQUIRE 48-HOUR TURNAROUND BETWEEN CHARTERS IN GEORGETOWN, EXUMAS
If a charter finishes in Staniel Cay Rubicon will need 4 days to return to base in Georgetown and to prepare for the next charter

Yacht Relocation fees:
$2,500 Nassau each way
$1,900 Normans Cay each way
$1,250 Staniel Cay each way

A typical charter starting and finishing in Georgetown would be spending time around different islands each day. Lee Stocking for snorkeling, beach walk at Williams Cay along with SUP in a quiet bay. Snorkeling blue holes, enjoying quiet beaches and anchorages when not sailing.
Other islands to stop at would be Glass Cay, Stocking Island, White Bay Cay, and Square Rock Cay.

Kitesurfing charters:
Kitesurfing lessons are additional, with a customized instruction rate ranging between $100 and $175 per person per hour, depending on experience.
For kitesurfing guests who know how to ride, and do not require tuition, the normal charter rate applies.

Locations if clients prefer to be dockside in the evenings: Exuma Yacht club, George Town. Emerald Bay Marina, Exuma, Cave Cay, Farmer's Cay, Staniel Cay. Clients will need to pay dockage fees.

Price Terms

Inclusive

RUBICON Yacht Charter Locations

Summer Season

Winter Season

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes
Salon Tv: Yes
Sat Tv: No
Multimedia System: Yes
Nude: No
Books: Yes
Crew Pets: No
Camcorder: Yes
Water Maker: Yes
Ice Maker: No
Number Of Dvds: Yes
Number Of Cds: Library
Board Games: Yes
Sun Awning: Yes
Bimini: Yes
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher: No
Bbq: Yes
Gay Charters: No
YachtNudeCharters: No
Hairdryers: No
Number Of Port Hatches: 20
Smoking: Cockpit & Outside
Crew Smokes: No
Children Ok: Yes
Minimum Child Age: Any
Generator: Yes
Inverter: Yes
Voltages: 2000 watts
Hammock: Yes
Windscoops: No

Specifications

Tube: No
Guests: 5
Maxspeed: 11 knots
Draft: 3.0
Cruising Speed: 7 knots
Helipad: No
Ac: None
Ac Night: No
Built: 1997
Turnaround: 48 hours or TBD
Cabins: 3
King:
Queen: 2
Double: 1
Single:
Twin:
Pullman:
Showers: 2
Basins: 3
Heads: 3
Electric Heads:
Jacuzzi: No

Features

BBQ: Yes
AC: None
Generator: Yes
Internet: Onboard WIFI
Cruising Speed: 7 knots
Max Speed: 11 knots

Layout

Layout of RUBICON

More Specifications

Flag: USA
Homeport: Georgetown, Exumas
Resort Course:
Yacht Permit: 1
Yacht License: 2
Yacht Mca: 0
Yacht Insurance: Bluewater Insurance, Inc.

Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Dive Info: Two dive centers in Exuma and one in Staniel Cay
Communication: VHF
Cell phone

Guests can invest in $30/week for international wifi on their smartphones and iPads. Works great when 4 miles away from a repeater in the Exuma Cays. Each island has a repeater so sailing by or anchored there ensures a good connection.
Air Compressor: Not Onboard
Scuba On Board: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Fishing

Fishing Gear:
Fishing Gear Type: 2 Yoyos
Rods: 2
Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:
Reusable Bottles:
Other Green Efforts: Rubicon has charcoal filtered Reverse Osmosis water which is high quality, and avoids all those plastic bottles. Rubicon has re-usable Tervis tumblers (instead of bottles) with a different marine animal on each one so easily identifiable. If you wish to "go green" and help the environment Rubicon is a good choice of charter yacht. No need for A/C as you can experience the breezes from the tradewinds as with open hatches and electric fans they are usually quite sufficient to keep you cool.

Water Sports

Dinghy Size: 11 ft
Kayaks 1 Pax: 1
Kayaks 2 Pax: No
Dinghy Hp: 25 hp
Floating Mats: No
Dinghy Pax: 8
Swim Platform:
Water Skis Adult: No
Boarding Ladder: Yes, extension port sugarscoop
Water Skis Kids: No
Sailing Dinghy: No
Jet Skis: No
Beach Games:
Wave Runners: No
Kneeboard: No
Windsurfer: No
Snorkel Gear:
Underwater Camera:
Scurfer: No
Underwater Video:
Wake Board: No
Paddleboard:
Seabob: No
Sea Scooter: No

Other Entertainment

Satellite Radio for music & news
Surround Sound in main salon & cockpit speakers

Crew

Crew Information

Crew of RUBICON|Chef/Stewardess Chef/Stewardess

Crew of RUBICON|Chef/Stewardess Chef/Stewardess

Captain: Adam Dreffin

CAPTAIN: ADAM DREFFIN
Adam was born in the Exumas aboard the boat of his parents. He was a real water baby. He shot his first lobster at age 6. As a youth, Adam would disappear into hidden coves with his brother, trolling for fish while handling a sailing dinghy. He explored everywhere and is familiar with every island. His passion for the Bahamas is evident.

Adam's parents, along with his younger brother Warren, all set off for a world cruise on their sailing boat once the boys reached teenage years, so Adam is also very widely travelled to many exotic parts of the world. When they reached Australia the boys went to school and college there, whilst their parents continued their cruise back home to the Bahamas.

Summers during school, Adam captained catamarans for Broadreach Sailing School in the French West Indies with high school kids aboard. He's also captained large yachts in New England and delivered vessels from the Mediterranean. He has run charters aboard Rubicon for several years in Exumas, Bahamas.

Adam holds an MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons. In addition to being a highly skilled captain, he is an avid sportsman on the water. He kite-surfs, windsurfs and relishes catching game fish while trolling between islands. He is also certified as a Sivananda yoga instructor.

CHEF/HOSTESS REBECCA GARCIA:
Rebecca Garcia’s friends call her Becky, and describe her as good fun, lively and a tireless worker. She’s also an extraordinary cook with an extensive repertoire of recipes. She has run many kitchens, large and small, worked in five-star restaurants and cooked aboard yachts for some 25 years. It all began in the kitchens of her two Grandmothers, one English and one Spanish, when she was so small she couldn’t reach the table without a stool.

Becky spent her childhood in London, her teens and early 20s in Donegal, on Ireland’s rugged, northwest coast, and summers with Dad and his family in Spain. She did a lot of amazing things. Her “very hardy life” on a small Irish island in the North Atlantic required commuting by row boat in very cold, rough water. She worked with the Irish Civil Defense ambulance emergency team. She helped a master boat builder construct a Viking ship. She achieved diplomas in holistic massage, anatomy and physiology, reflexology and courses in Reiki.

Becky says, “I love fresh, healthy food, especially colorful vegetarian dishes with delicious sauces, and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests rave about my homemade bread, tasty pastas, fresh fruit salads, cakes and puddings.” In addition to cooking great meals, Becky might find time to chat about her family’s 1911 50-foot Norwegian gaff-rigged ketch, or her three Atlantic crossings, or the big posh yacht in Guatemala with an owner who accidentally threw himself overboard. With Becky as your chef and hostess, your charter adventure in the Bahamas could include delightful ingredients you never even imagined.


Menu

 


Our Bahamas sailing charters include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and alcohol. We will accommodate special diets (diabetics, vegans) with prior notice.  Fresh bread is prepared daily in time for an evening twilight dinner.    


 Menu 1:


Bahamas Breakfast  


All breakfasts served with coffee/tea and juices


Eggs Benedict    


Pancakes and Fruit       


Southwest Frittata


French Toast


Breakfast Burrito           


Muesli and Fruit


 


Bahamas Lunch      


All lunches served with fruit or chips  


Tuna Salad Sandwich    


Cold Cuts on Hoagie Roll           


Gourmet Nachos


Mushroom and Pepper Panini    


Chicken Caesar Salad


Fish Tacos


 


Cocktail Hour Hors D’oeuvres


Hummus with Garlic Chips


Vietnamese Spring Rolls


Black Bean and Mango Salad


Conch Fritters


 


Bahamas Dinner


All dinners served with salad, a variety of side dishes and bread   


Asian Stir Fry


Lamb Chops and Grilled Vegetables       


Vegetable Lasagna


Fresh Catch of the Day 


Spicy Clam Pasta         


Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs


Desserts


Variety of pies, cookies, and delicious treats


Menu 2:



BREAKFAST:



  • Banana cornbread pancakes with coconut and chia seeds topped with honey 

  • Omega bowls (chia porridge)

  • Frittata 

  • Bagels with salmon, capers, onions, tomato 

  • Coconut flour crepes with fruit 

  • Soul/smoothie bowls/tarts

  • Avocado toast

  • Fruit salad in papaya

  • Sweet potato biscuits

  • Candied oranges

  • Toasts

  • Frozen bananas with coconut milk and chia seeds


LUNCH:



  • Burritos/tacos/raw taco salad

  • Pesto subs/panini roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes with cucumber slaw

  • Flat breads with vegetti pasta salad

  • Fish/chicken over Caribbean salad

  • Sweet potato crustini topped with 

  • Deconstructed sushi bowl with stuffed avocado

  • Collard wraps with fall veggies (salad samurai cashew paste)


DINNER:



  • Curry shrimp over black bean pasta

  • Shrimp boil with corn and potatoes

  • Fish with black bean salsa and saffron rice

  • Paella with cornbread 

  • Truffle sweet potatoes, vegetti pasta

  • Jessa's sweet potato salad


NIBBLES:



  • Caprese salad

  • Cheese and crackers with meat

  • Julianne veggies with hummus

  • Spring rolls with rice paper and edamame 


DESSERTS



  • Raw tartlets 

  • Nice cream


 



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