Try A Catamaran

Experience the cruising lifestyle with us! We are currently in the Virgin Islands - soon to be sailing north to the Bahamas eventually working our way back to Florida before next hurricane season. We are flexible in our cruising plans so contact us to make a plan that works for both of us!

Sail with us, Captains Jim and Bonnie, aboard the chartered catamaran of your choice. We welcome you to participate as much as possible in the planning, provisioning, and sailing to give you the full experience of cruising/living aboard a modern-day catamaran.

In partnership with Jean Levine and Jeff Grossman of Two Can Sail, we offer one week charters for couples wishing to Try a Catamaran prior to purchase. With two Try A Catamaran couples aboard for each cruise, you will learn to handle the boat as a team working together to maneuver, sail, dock, and anchor gaining confidence by actually running the boat.

We will show you how to interpret the local weather report data in order to decide where we will be sailing. By using weather information along with our local charts, we can choose our itinerary for the best sailing and anchoring.

On these sailing trips you will spend your nights on the boat at anchor or on a mooring. We will plan the itinerary around the weather. You will spend the days sailing, swimming, snorkeling, or exploring one of the many islands. Dinners can be eaten onboard or at one of the many waterfront restaurants.

Although you will learn a great deal, this is not a formal class. There are no tests and no yelling. This is a time for you to enjoy a different type of learning/sailing vacation - in the beautiful Caribbean and beyond!

Pricing

Pricing is determined by the choice of destination and chartered catamaran. However, typically we can budget it at:

$2,995 / person (double occupancy only)

There are no more than 2 couples per cruise so you get individualized attention with plenty of "off time" for fun and relaxation.

What's Included, What's Not?

 What's included?

  • Instruction and guidance from Captains Jim and Bonnie Stoll

  • All yacht expenses including fuel - per charter company

  • All meals aboard including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks

  • Linens, towels

What's not?

  • Airfare and ground transportation to/from desired destination

  • Meals, souvenirs and other personal expenses ashore. It is customary for the guests to treat the crew to a meal ashore during the week.

  • Any additional nights of dockage

  • Gratuity for the crew - it is customary to tip your crew 10-20%.

What to Bring:

  • A duffel bag is ideal for catamaran cruises because you can tuck them away.

  • Your lightest clothing commensurate with the weather (as few as possible), layers work well, a light jacket and/or rain jacket.

  • Sun protection, lotion, hat, coverups or SPF shirts

  • Reusable water bottle

  • A waterproof bag will be a good idea to carry around your camera and smartphones especially when using the dinghy

  • Footwear for walks/hiking ashore

  • Clothes for one night at a casual restaurant

  • Any medications or personal items you may need

We operate a Drug Free Vessel

In accordance with US Coast Guard regulations, we submit to regular random drug testing.

Passengers: No drugs of any kind are allowed onboard. The captains are required to immediately notify the US Coast Guard if drugs or paraphernalia are discovered onboard. Possession of a Medical Marijuana card does not allow its possession or use onboard, nor does it mitigate the captains’ responsibility to alert the US Coast Guard.