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Elevator Summary
DESTINY III is a pristine 46' Leopard sailing catamaran, a true marvel designed by renowned architects Morelli & Melvin and constructed by the prestigious South African shipbuilders, Robertson and Caine. Boasting a comfortable cruising speed of 8 kt with a maximum of 10 kt, this catamaran offers a fully air-conditioned environment, a broad 26' beam that provides expansive living spaces, and accommodations for up to 6 guests in three luxurious queen-berth cabins, each featuring a private en-suite bath with separate showers and electric toilets. DESTINY III is an ideal choice for cruising the idyllic waters of the Bahamas and Florida's East Coast, available year-round.
Accommodation
The yacht’s capacious layout includes three queen-sized cabins accommodating up to 6 guests overnight. Each cabin is equipped with individual air conditioning systems, ample storage, and a private en-suite bathroom, ensuring a comfortable and exclusive experience. With a significant interior refit in 2018 and 2019, the onboard experience is both modern and elegant, offering a tranquil retreat after a day of activities.
| Cabin Type | Size | Number | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen (Fwd Starboard) | 80" X 58" | 1 | En-suite Bathroom, Air Conditioning |
| Queen (Aft Port) | 80" X 67" | 1 | En-suite Bathroom, Air Conditioning |
| Queen (Fwd Port) | 80" X 58" | 1 | En-suite Bathroom, Air Conditioning |
Toys
The yacht is equipped with a variety of water toys and gear to enhance the adventurous experience of our guests. From serene water-based activities to thrilling exercises, there is something to satisfy every thrill seeker.
- 1x 11.5' Inflatable Dinghy with 20 HP engine (accommodating up to 6 passengers)
- 2x Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP)
- 6x Flotation Noodles
- 1x Boogie Board
- Snorkeling Gear
- Offshore and Spinning Fishing Rods & Reels
- Fishing Licenses and Equipment for Catching Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo
- Extensive Fishing Lure Collection
Amenities
DESTINY III offers an array of amenities that guarantee comfort and entertainment while aboard. Aboard this vessel, our guests enjoy premium features that enhance both indoor and outdoor experiences.
| Amenity | Description |
|---|---|
| Salon TV & Stereo | Fully equipped with over 40 DVDs and 100+ CDs |
| Air Conditioning & Heating | Full air conditioning available throughout the vessel |
| Water Maker | High-capacity, ensures fresh water supply |
| Onboard Ice Maker | Convenient access to ice for beverages and fresh catches |
| BBQ Grill | Available on deck for outdoor grilling options |
| Deck Shower | Yes, for rinsing off after swimming |
| Sun Awning & Bimini | Provides shade in the cockpit area, enhancing comfort |
Crew
Experience the Bahamas with an exceptionally professional crew led by Captain Seth Chase, a seasoned mariner with a profound knowledge of these crystalline waters. Accompanied by Marissa Darrow, your expert maritime hostess, your journey on DESTINY III will not only be luxurious but also unforgettable with custom-tailored services and exquisite local knowledge, ensuring a bespoke voyage and enduring memories.
Accommodation
We can accommodate up to 6 guests for overnight charters and up to 12 guests for day sails. starboard side.The layout includes one single and four queen-sized cabins with en suite heads; each with separate shower stalls and electric toilets. One cabin is reserved for the captain.
All cabins, as well as the main saloon, are fully air conditioned.
With a 25ft. beam, Destiny III has a large and comfortable cockpit.
Queen Fwd starboard 80” X 58”
Lg. Queen aft port 80” X 67”
Queen Fwd port 80” X 58”
Single Fwd port 80” X 30”
Cabin Headroom 6’6”
Salon Headroom 6’8”
What is the cabin arrangement of DESTINY III?
- 3 VIP cabins
DESTINY III
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Weekly price: $14,000 - $17,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 46'
- # of Guests: 6
- # of Cabins: 3
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Leopard
- Consumption: 1.5 US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 8 kt
- Max. Speed: 10 kt
- Built Year: 2007
- Refit: 2018 to include: new sails, watermaker, solar panels, inverter, new electronics, dinghy and outboard, new hatches, and many small improvements. Plus new cockpit cushions, interior cushions, detailing and new bottom job. Summer 2019 - new interior cushions, new stove, new larger dinghy and outboard, additional fridge for drinks in the cockpit and many more improvements.
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DESTINY III 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 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $14,500 | $15,250 | $16,000 | $16,750 | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2024 | $14,500 | $15,250 | $16,000 | $16,750 | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
DESTINY III Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 28,000$ to 34,000$ | 5,600$ to 10,200$ | 33,600$ to 44,200$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 14,000$ to 17,000$ | 2,800$ to 5,100$ | 16,800$ to 22,100$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 7,000$ to 8,500$ | 1,400$ to 2,550$ | 8,400$ to 11,050$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 14,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 7,000$ |
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: $14,000
High season rate: $17,000
MCA Compliant: MCA Compliant
Rates are All Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house.
Cruising Permit: Paid by Boat Licenses: Paid by Boat
Additional Rate Details:
Sales tax for Keys (Monroe county) of 7.5% for charters in this area apply.
Please add a 4% sales tax plus the 10% VAT to the charter rate for all Bahamas charters
Winter Bahamas.
Christmas Week: $18,150.00
New Year's Week: $18,975.00
Nonstop direct flights to GGT George Town, Great Exuma from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Toronto.
Day Sail Cat Island and Long Island- Rate is $2700 for a full day up 6 guests, including drinks, lunch, and snorkel gear.
(up to a maximum of 10 pax at $200 extra per person) Delivery would also apply .
Exumas Day Sail: $2700.00 for 6 guests, additional guests up to 12 is +200.00 per person.
Summer Base Port: Key Largo, Florida
Summer Operating Area: Bahamas, USA - Florida East Coast
Winter Base Port: Cat Island or Georgetown Bahamas
Winter Operating Area: Bahamas, USA - Florida East Coast
Location Details:
Based in Winter Season Georgetown, Exumas Bahamas or Cat Island. November to June
Based Key Largo August through October 1
Delivery fees apply:
Georgetown to Staniel Cay or vice versa - $800
Staniel to Nassau or vice versa - $1000 each way (75 miles) (Nassau Yacht Haven Marina)
Cat Island to Staniel Cay or vice versa - $600 (60 miles)
Inquire for Keys repositioning
Here are some options to fly in and out of Cat Island if desired:
Watermaker (Makers Air) now fly direct to Cat Island from Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Silver Airways was to schedule direct flights to Cat island, from Ft Lauderdale, starting May.
Other options are to book an RT to Nassau and take a connection to Cat Island on either Sky Bahamas or Western Air (2 flights a day each) and return from Cat to Nassau or from Long Island to Nassau
For clients who may wish to scuba dive, an example itinerary would include South Cat Island, Conception Island, Rum Cay, North Long island, and back to Cat Island. There would be scuba diving opportunities at the start and finish on Cat Island as there is a Dive Resort on Cat Island, and also on Long Island in the middle of the week.
NOTE - Charters out of Cat Island means the first passage would be in Blue waters for a minimum of 22 miles. (The distance to Conception Island from South Cat Island, normally about 3 hours.)
Destiny III will run trips in all parts of the Bahamas including a great 7 or 8 day minimum from Cat island, or George Town, to Ragged Island. The yacht can also start and finish in Crooked and Acklins Islands, as well as the Abacos.MCA Compliant: MCA Compliant
Rates are All Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house.
Cruising Permit: Paid by Boat Licenses: Paid by Boat
Additional Rate Details:
Sales tax for Keys (Monroe county) of 7.5% for charters in this area apply.
Please add a 4% sales tax plus the 10% VAT to the charter rate for all Bahamas charters
Winter Bahamas.
Christmas Week: $18,150.00
New Year's Week: $18,975.00
Nonstop direct flights to GGT George Town, Great Exuma from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Toronto.
Day Sail Cat Island and Long Island- Rate is $2700 for a full day up 6 guests, including drinks, lunch, and snorkel gear.
(up to a maximum of 10 pax at $200 extra per person) Delivery would also apply .
Exumas Day Sail: $2700.00 for 6 guests, additional guests up to 12 is +200.00 per person.
Summer Base Port: Key Largo, Florida
Summer Operating Area: Bahamas, USA - Florida East Coast
Winter Base Port: Cat Island or Georgetown Bahamas
Winter Operating Area: Bahamas, USA - Florida East Coast
Location Details:
Based in Winter Season Georgetown, Exumas Bahamas or Cat Island. November to June
Based Key Largo August through October 1
Delivery fees apply:
Georgetown to Staniel Cay or vice versa - $800
Staniel to Nassau or vice versa - $1000 each way (75 miles) (Nassau Yacht Haven Marina)
Cat Island to Staniel Cay or vice versa - $600 (60 miles)
Inquire for Keys repositioning
Here are some options to fly in and out of Cat Island if desired:
Watermaker (Makers Air) now fly direct to Cat Island from Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Silver Airways was to schedule direct flights to Cat island, from Ft Lauderdale, starting May.
Other options are to book an RT to Nassau and take a connection to Cat Island on either Sky Bahamas or Western Air (2 flights a day each) and return from Cat to Nassau or from Long Island to Nassau
For clients who may wish to scuba dive, an example itinerary would include South Cat Island, Conception Island, Rum Cay, North Long island, and back to Cat Island. There would be scuba diving opportunities at the start and finish on Cat Island as there is a Dive Resort on Cat Island, and also on Long Island in the middle of the week.
NOTE - Charters out of Cat Island means the first passage would be in Blue waters for a minimum of 22 miles. (The distance to Conception Island from South Cat Island, normally about 3 hours.)
Destiny III will run trips in all parts of the Bahamas including a great 7 or 8 day minimum from Cat island, or George Town, to Ragged Island. The yacht can also start and finish in Crooked and Acklins Islands, as well as the Abacos.
Price Terms
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Amenities
Specifications
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More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Crew Information
Captain: Seth Chase
Meet your Crew: Captain Seth Chase and Marissa Darrow
Seth comes from a fast-paced life in NYC but found a new beginning on the waters of the Bahamas and the Florida Keys. He did deliveries on a variety of catamarans, snorkeling, and has spent quite a bit of time sailing in the Bahamas on Destiny lll with Captain Dave Calvert. Captain Seth has been running sunset sailing charters in the Florida Keys, and eventually took up parasailing as captain, with Marissa as one of his first mates for the past few years.
Marissa grew up in Islamorada, of the Florida Keys, snorkeling, fishing, and boating her whole life, she has cultivated a passion for nature and living off the sea. Every day now for the last couple of years, they have lived seeking adventure, exploring, and capturing memories for all. From morning snorkeling, to fishing, to breath-taking sunsets and amazing eats throughout, you and yours will never forget your trip with these two!
Menu
~~~ Anya's menu ~~~
Here are our selections for you to choose from. We can cook many more and anything you request or would like to substitute, and as long as the ingredients are available in the Bahamas! Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Vegan and other dietary needs welcome, we can change menu items accordingly.
Please note that many foods (for example gluten-free or kosher) are not available in the Bahamas. However, you may bring them for us to prepare.
We enjoy cooking for all! Suggestions always welcomed.
Breakfast
Continental and cooked served every other day or as requested. Fresh fruit salad, and fresh baked bread (except with cooked breakfasts that incorporate starches) served with breakfast every day.
Continental
- Fresh Baked Breads, Bagels or Toast with Cream Cheese, Jellies, Marmalades, and Butter
- Yogurt: Plain, Greek or flavored
- Cereal and Granola
- Fresh Fruit Salad
Cooked Breakfast
- Caribbean rum-soaked French Toast with grilled bananas
- Gordon Ramsay’s Favorite Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Grilled Tomatoes
- Greek Morning: Spinach and Feta Frittata
- French Crepes served to order: Sweet or Savory
- Chef’s Special Omelets a la Carte
- Tart Start: Smoked Fish and Caper Cream Cheese Toasts
- Tasty Dawn: Savory Breakfast Tortillas or Frittatas with Baked Vegetables and Cheese
- Eggs in a Glass: German-style Soft-boiled eggs (peeled, just eat with a spoon) with Mustard-Pepper Sauce
- Shakshuka: Runny Eggs on a Tomato Feta Medley
- Good Mornin Bahamas!: Caribbean Egg Pan with Avocado
- Egg-In-A-Hole: Soft Set Egg with Spinach and Bacon in a Thick Slice of Bread
- Avocado Bliss: Avocado Toast with Egg, Arugula & Bacon
- Indian Sunrise: Scrambled Egg Curry Wraps
- Sweet Beginning: Banana Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas and Maple Sirup
AM Coffee/Tea and Snacks
- Fresh Baked Sweet Goods
- For Example: Fresh Baked Cinna-Buns, Apple Muffins, Banana Bread, Cheese Cake, Brownies, Apple Strudel, Cookies etc.
Lunch
- Ceviche
- Fresh Fish and Other Seafood “Cooked” in Lime Juice and Mixed with Chilli, Cilantro, Peppers and Onion, Served with Fresh Baked Bread
- Indonesian Chicken Satay
- Chicken Skewers Grilled to Perfection and served over Salad with Chef’s Asian Peanut Sauce
- Caesar Salad
- Chicken, Local Fish or Shrimp blackened on a Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Dressing
- Mahi Reuben
- Open-Faced Mahi Mahi Reuben made with home-made Sauerkraut
- Angler’s Pesto
- Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers and fresh off the boat Basil
- French Riviera
- Chef’s Special Tuna Nicoise Salad
- Fish Tacos
- Fresh Caught Fish Mexican Street Tacos with Mexican Sides
- Stuart’s Shack
- Fresh Captain Caught Bahamian Conch Salad (in season)
- Garlicky Skewers
- Shrimp, Chicken, Local Fish or Steak Grilled Skewers, Aioli Sauce
- Crab Cakes
- Savory Crab Cakes over salad with mustard-horseradish dressing
- Caribbean Bisque
- Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque with Shrimp or Fresh Fish
- Liquid Lunch
- Chef’s Selection Fresh Made Soup
- Quiche
- Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche
- Not an Onion Soup
- French Onion Soup Casserole
PM Snacks
- Cheddar Beer Bread Rolls
- Fresh Fruit & Nut Platter
- Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Balsamic Bruschetta
- Mediterranean Egg Salad
- Three Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pull-Apart
- Crispy Indian Style Mashed Potato Patties
- Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta
- Baked Three-Cheese Onion Dip with Chive and Pepperoncini
- Flatbread with Smoked Trout, Radishes, and Herbs
- Fried Cashews with Lime Zest and Chile
- Goat Cheese and Salami Stuffed Dates
- Grilled Herb Baguette
- Italian Tonnato Deviled Eggs
- Chef’s Favorite Garlic Bread
Dinner
Appetizers
- Tuna or Vegetable Tartare
- Shrimp Avocado Cocktail
- Seared Conch Fritters, Russian Dip
- Barbecued Prawn and Mango Lettuce Cups
- Prawn Bites with Green Goddess Dip
- Ceviche Martini
- Mango Salsa & Corn Chips
- Kaspressknoedel (Cheese Dumpling) in Broth
- Baked Feta with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Zaziki with Fresh Baguette
- Sesame Seared Tuna with Lemon Soy Butter Sauce
- Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese with Fresh Basil
- Shrimp Salad
- Bruschetta Deluxe
- Crab Louie Salad Lettuce Cups
- Lobster or Shrimp Toasts with Avocado and Cayenne Pepper
- Chicken and Cheese Niblets
Mains
Seasonal Entrees
- Conch Shack
- Fresh Cracked Conch and Peas and Rice. A Bahamian Classic!
- Cat Island Mac
- Lobster Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Dive Right In
- Fresh Captain Caught Lobster Dinner
Desserts
- Classic Bananas Foster
- Berry Cheesecake
- Fried Ice Cream
- Classic Lemon Cheesecake
- Pan-Fried Cinnamon Bananas
- Assorted Cheese Board with Roasted Pepper Jelly on Crostini
- Coconut Rice Pudding with Rum Glaze
- Dulce de Leche
- German Apple Strudel a la Mode
- Tiramisu
- Rum Raisin Banana Bread
- White Chocolate Macadamia Brownies
- Pecan Pie Bars
Drinks and Cocktails
Drinks
These are our Signature Drinks and Cocktails included in your cruise. If you have any special wishes, please be so kind as to bring the drink or ingredient with you, as many choices are not available locally in the Bahamas.
- Local Bahamian Beer
- Kalik & Kalik Light
- Sands & Sands Light
- Red House Wines
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
- Smooth yet medium-bodied. Black cherry and bright red currant, hints of cedar and vanilla.
- or Cabernet Sauvignon Bold, Chile
- Bold, rich and dark. Intense fruit flavors, smooth velvety tannins
- Pinot Noir
- Fruity. Bouquet of cherry pie, hint of savory herbs. Rhubarb, black cherry and clove followed by a brisk finish.
- White House Wine
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Refreshing. Zip of citrus, melon and a touch of minerality
Cocktails
- Rum Punch
- It’s What They Drink in the Bahamas!
- White Rum, Dark Rum, Tropical Juices & Grenadine
- Dark & Stormy
- A Classic Sailor Drink!
- Dark Rum, Ginger Beer & Fresh Lime
- Margarita
- Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice and Agave Syrup, Shaken with or without a Salt Rim
- Sea Breeze
- Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice and Syrup
- Pina Colada
- Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut and Rum
