Revolutionizing ‘Captain-Only’ Yacht Charters
Through our revamped CAPTAIN360 program, we deliver a captain-only vacation experience defined by exceptional seamanship, upgraded conveniences, and concierge-style support—giving you more comfort and clarity while preserving the independence you love.
How CAPTAIN360 Excels
CAPTAIN360
- New CAPTAIN360 Enhancements in addition to all services offered with ‘Standard Captain Only’ and ‘Bareboat with a Skipper’:
- ★ Curated ship’s bar included (beer, wine, select spirits, mixers)
- ★ Pre-packaged Snacks + light breakfast items included (coffee, juice, fruit, pastries/bagels)
- ★ No surprise expenses: mooring fees, trash disposal, ice, fuel, and customs fees included
- ★ Captain as concierge: local expertise + itinerary support for top moorings, dining, and onshore activities
- PLUS
- Guests keep the freedom of a bareboat-style experience (light meals, snacks, and drinks onboard)
- Provisioning assistance
- Assistance in the galley
- After meal clean-up assistance
- Preparing ‘Captain’s Cocktails’
- Making restaurant reservations
- Day trip / rendezvous reservations
- Onshore excursion reservations
- Daily salon tidying
- Mid-week offering of fresh linens
- Hassle-free coordination of bookings for moorings, anchoring, trash, ice, etc.
- Capturing photos to present at end
- Orchestrates fun water sport activities
- Expanded water toy inventory
- Welcome yacht swag to take home
Standard Captain-Only
- Cruising grounds experience & knowledge
- Fun and engaging captain safety briefings
- Themed music & playlists
- High quality linens & indoor & outdoor towels
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- Onboard WiFi
- Onboard games
- Limited water toy inventory
Bareboat with a Skipper
- Snorkel gear
- Onshore activity recommendations
- Restaurant advice
- Dish soap, sponge, 1 roll of toilet paper per head and 1 roll of paper towels
- Basic linens & indoor towels
CAPTAIN360 Training Highlights
Housekeeping Assistance
- ★ New for CAPTAIN360
- How to do a fast mid-week bed/head change with scheduling (when requested and necessary) or offering of fresh linens
- How to efficiently handle daily tidying around the vessel (towels, wrappers, pillows, etc.)
- How to assist with post-meal cleaning and dish washing
- ★ How to set up and maintain light breakfast + snack stations throughout the week
Onboard Dining Assistance
- ★ New for CAPTAIN360
- How to provision efficiently and stay cost-effective
- How to organize and store food efficiently
- How to manage food allergies and dietary restrictions
- How to assist in the galley effectively
- How to prevent food cross-contamination
- How to organize and maintain a snack basket (chips, Clif bars, dried fruit, etc.)
- ★ How to set up, restock, and present the curated ship’s bar (beer, wine, select spirits, mixers)
- How to make the best Rum Punch and Painkillers
- ★ How to brief guests on self-serve snacks, light meals, and drinks (what’s included, where it’s kept, and how to keep it tidy)
Local Knowledge
- ★ New for CAPTAIN360
- ★ How to build a concierge-style itinerary with efficient navigation timing (mooring/anchoring plan, dining, onshore activities, and backup options)
- How to share the best hiking and snorkel spots in the USVI and BVI with fun, engaging briefings
- How to recommend anchor spots to improve the guests experience
- How to craft a list of recommended off-the-boat dining options
- How to explain environmentally friendly sunscreen and bug spray
Fun Guest Involvement
- ★ New for CAPTAIN360
- How and when to make the initial greeting with upcoming guests
- How to deliver a fun, clear Captain briefing
- How to assign a guest as “First Mate” to help with anchoring, mooring, sailing, etc.
- How to assign a “Dinghy Captain” to help with the painter, shore departures, and making sure footwear is ready for excursions
- How to create your own cocktail list and teach guests how to make featured drinks
- How to take photos and present a slideshow at the end of the charter
- ★ How to explain CAPTAIN360 inclusions vs. out-of-pocket expenses so expectations stay clear
- How to deliver an exceptional charter experience, charter after charter



