Summer location
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter location
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
The Bali 5.4 is a "Multihull of the Year" award-winning catamaran. The design was new to the market in 2019 and provided a fresh approach to sailing. It is revolutionary in how space is accessed, with deliberate attention to flow and open space and it succeeds in producing a scale that feels less like a boat, and more like an upscale floating condominium.
Bali catamarans are known and appreciated for their unparalleled success in blending luxury, space, and performance; producing a sailing experience that is unparalleled. This new design further capitalizes on that reputation with the advent of the "Bali garage door" that is the centerpiece of the yacht. It allows for the aft wall of the yacht to simply disappear, opening up the back of the yacht to an unobstructed view of paradise. This also affords indoor/outdoor dining options and gives the ever-present Caribbean breeze ample opportunity to make its way through the yacht with ease.
With her solid foredeck gone are the forward trampolines, replaced by a large relaxing lounge area complete with cushions for sunbathing. A full-sized door provides access directly from the lounge area into the salon, allowing free movement through the yacht. A walk up to the flybridge unveils a seating area perfect for cocktails and taking in sunsets. There is also another area for sunbathing on the flybridge where you can take in the sights of the islands from the highest vantage point on the yacht.
The Bali open space design is further complimented by the superior outfit and aftermarket items available on Ad Astra. No detail has been left unnoticed from the fine linens to the serving and flatware and crystal wine glasses that make every meal feel luxurious. She has been given every appliance and kitchen accessory to allow the chef to fully showcase the mastery of their skill set. The water toys abound, allowing guests to fully experience all the Caribbean has to offer, both in and out of the water.
Ad Astra will accommodate 10 charter guests in 5 spacious queen cabins. She has black sails, eight extra powerful underwater lights, 60hp outboard dingy, flexiteak on both the aft and front of the yacht, solar panels, air conditioning, water maker, ice maker, full sized refrigerator, a fully customizable menu, Caribbean made ecofriendly and reef safe toiletries, a bar stocked to guest preference, coffee/espresso machine, rendezvous scuba diving, snorkeling gear, underwater scooters, wakeboard, stand up paddle board, ski tube, 10 ft. floating dock, pool noodles, fishing gear, board and card games, television in the salon, Fusion 3
Bluetooth enabled sound system and Ad Astra giveaways.
Crew take twin cabin, starboard mid-ship
Price Details
GENERAL NOTES:
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4
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.
48 HOURS REQUIRED FOR TURNAROUND
Please inquire if you need a cabin change
SLEEP ABOARD: The yacht does not offer sleepaboards
LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 2 dinners ashore at client expense.
-For local fare, deduct $150 per person off the charter rate
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:
7 night minimum. Scrub Island ports required.
CHRISTMAS 2024: 1-10 guests @ +10% surcharge over 10 pax rate ($36,850) - charter must end no later than 12/27
NEW YEARS 24/25: 1-10 guests @ +20% surcharge over 10 pax rate ($40,200)
SAINT MARTIN / SAINT BARTHS RELOCATION FEE:
Relocation fee of $3,000, minimum 48 hours required on either side of charter dates for boat transit (in addition to normal turnaround). Please inquire for availability.
Inclusive
Captain: Evanne Soeten
Evanne grew up in the Netherlands, near the water where she cruised the beautiful Dutch channels with her parents from a young age. Exploring coastal cities, islands, sailing, and water sports have been a big part of her life since she was young, making her happy and fostering her passion for the sea and everything related to it.
After graduating from International Hospitality Studies & Entrepreneurship, she jumped into the restaurant industry, working as a hostess, barista, and mixologist. Her passion for wine led her to the Wine Academy in Amsterdam, where she completed the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust. Over the next few years, she worked as a sommelier at various Michelin-starred restaurants in the Netherlands and Denmark, including Geranium, the World's Best Restaurant of 2022.
Evanne's love for the sea never faded, so she specialized in sailing and earned her RYA Yacht Master Offshore in South Africa. She gained valuable experience working with the Yacht Week in Croatia and Greece. During this time, she and her partner Stijn discovered the yachting industry and realized they wanted to turn their shared hobbies and passions into a profession. Evanne decided to leave her job as a sommelier to pursue her dreams in the STRA yachting industry as a skipper.
CERTIFICATES
• MCA/RYA Yacht Master Offshore Power / Sail (commercially endorsed)
• RYA Powerboat 2 (commercially endorsed)
• RYA VHF Marine Radio / SRC
• Quarterdeck Skipper Academy
• ENG1
• STCW
• Social Hygiene 2
• WSET3
Chef: Stijn Van Der Bruggen
Growing up in the south of the Netherlands, Stijn always had a passion for cooking. Even as a child, he knew that this was what he wanted to do. He started honing his skills early, taking lessons from top chefs and eventually graduating from The Cas Spijkers Academy, one of the best culinary schools in the Netherlands known for its French culinary techniques.
After graduation, Stijn dove straight into the world of Michelin-starred restaurants, refining his craft across the Netherlands. His culinary journey didn't stop there, though. He ventured to Norway and Denmark, embracing Nordic cuisine and rising to a leading position at a restaurant in Denmark.
But cooking wasn't Stijn's only love—he had a strong sense of adventure too. He traveled across Asia for a year, constantly seeking new experiences and flavors. Stijn's adventures eventually led him to the Mediterranean, where he completed his first yachting season. Inspired by the experience, he decided to pursue private cooking in the British Virgin Islands. There, he cooked on estates and private islands like Necker Island and Moskito Island.
After another season in the Mediterranean, Stin is excited to return to the Virgin Islands, T'RA ready to continue his culinary journey on the water.
CERTIFICATES
• Cas Spikers Culinary Academy
• Quarterdeck Host Academy
• ENG1
• STCW
• Social Hygiene 2
Start date: Dec 20, 2024, End date: Dec 27, 2024 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Dec 28, 2024, End date: Jan 04, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Jan 08, 2025, End date: Jan 13, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Jan 17, 2025, End date: Jan 25, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Tortola, TBD
Start date: Feb 13, 2025, End date: Feb 20, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Mar 01, 2025, End date: Mar 08, 2025 - Booked: Tortola, Road Town to Tortola, Road Town
Start date: Mar 09, 2025, End date: Mar 15, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Mar 22, 2025, End date: Mar 29, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Tortola, TBD
Start date: Mar 30, 2025, End date: Apr 06, 2025 - Booked: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI to Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
Start date: Apr 07, 2025, End date: Apr 10, 2025 - Transit: Scrub Island - BVI to St Martin
Start date: Apr 11, 2025, End date: Apr 16, 2025 - Booked: St Martin to St Martin
Start date: Apr 17, 2025, End date: Apr 19, 2025 - Transit: St Martin to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Apr 20, 2025, End date: Apr 26, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: May 02, 2025, End date: May 06, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: May 17, 2025, End date: May 24, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Jun 07, 2025, End date: Jun 14, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Jun 24, 2025, End date: Jul 02, 2025 - Booked: Tortola, TBD to Tortola, TBD
Start date: Jul 06, 2025, End date: Jul 13, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Aug 01, 2025, End date: Oct 31, 2025 - Unavailable: Saint Vincent to Saint Vincent
Start date: Nov 06, 2025, End date: Nov 14, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI
Start date: Nov 16, 2025, End date: Nov 22, 2025 - Booked: Scrub Island - BVI to Scrub Island - BVI