Charter Smarter Newsletter | March 13, 2025
This Getaway Will Set a New Bar Compared to Other Vacations
We get it. You’ve probably had some pretty great vacations. Five-star resorts. Infinity pools. Maybe even a swanky overwater bungalow somewhere. But we have to warn you: once you step aboard Evenstar, you’re going to start comparing everything to this yacht. And nothing’s really going to measure up.
This 2024 Lagoon 55 catamaran has a habit of ruining future travel plans. Why? Because after you’ve spent a week waking up to ocean views from your king-size master suite (yep, there are two of them), having your morning coffee brought to you on the flybridge, and ending every day with a chef-prepared dinner under the stars... well, it’s hard to go back to crowded hotels and pool chairs with towel hogs.
And we haven’t even mentioned the crew yet. Tim and Zara are the secret sauce—the kind of people who figure out your favorite drink on day one and make sure it magically appears in your hand right when you’re thinking about it on day three. They’ll take you to secret snorkeling spots you wouldn’t find on Google and cook meals that somehow beat out every restaurant you visited last year.
Evenstar sleeps eight guests, so bring your favorite people—or better yet, make it a family affair. With two king master suites, everyone’s getting VIP treatment (and no one’s fighting over the best room). Just a heads up… after a week on Evenstar, every other vacation is going to feel a little basic.
Add Carnival to Your Charter. Trust Us🌴🎉
Because why just charter when you can join the biggest party of the year?
If you’re thinking about chartering in April or May, do yourself a favor and time it around St. Thomas Carnival. We’re talking parades, live music, steel pan bands, dancing in the streets—and food that’s so good you’ll probably go back for seconds (or thirds… no judgment).
It’s basically one big celebration of island culture, and it happens right in Charlotte Amalie. But here’s the best part: after you’ve had your fill of all the energy and excitement, you can hop on your tender and head back to your yacht. No crowds. No traffic. Just peace, quiet, and probably a cocktail waiting for you.
Even better, you get to do Carnival on your terms. Spend a couple of hours dancing at the Village, grab a plate of fried pates or johnny cakes, then chill out at Honeymoon Beach on Water Island before heading back for dinner on board. Or don’t. That’s kind of the point—it’s all up to you.
And if you’re not sure where to go or what’s happening? We’ll point you in the right direction. You’re not going to miss the fun.
Carnival + yacht charter = an epic trip you’ll talk about for years.
Is This AI? Nope…It’s the VI.
You know those images that look so perfect you assume they’re AI-generated? Perfect water. Unreal colors. A sunset that seems like it was designed by a computer. Yeah… the Virgin Islands pull that off naturally.
It’s the kind of place where you catch yourself wondering, Is this even real? And honestly, we don’t blame you. Between the water that changes from bright turquoise to deep cobalt in minutes, powdery beaches that seem almost too perfect, and skies that light up like a painting every night—it’s almost too good to believe.
Want proof? We’re sharing it all on social. Follow along for the photos and videos that make people do a double take—and see why the VI looks like it was made by AI… but lucky for you, it’s the real deal.
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