4 guests is ideal, but Abundance has one single forepeak cabin, which can accommodate one additional passenger.
2 port side Queen cabins fully air-conditioned each with its own en-suite electric head.
1 forward single cabin with access from deck as well as port forward cabin and must share another guest cabin's head. Single birth cabin is not air-conditioned. (but can get airflow through FWD Queen cabin)
Morning Fresh Start
Eggs benedict over your choice of traditional english muffin or zucchini squash pancake.
(Blaine’s famous) pancakes or french toast paired with eggs and sausage
Omelets filled with fresh local ingredients
Eda's turkish meneman
Avacado Toast
Selection of homemade yogurt, nutritious smoothies, fresh fruit, juice and coffee available daily.
Midday Refuel
Buttery Grilled Cheese Sandwich filled with gruyere, caramelized onion, and juicy pear.
Grilled turkey and pesto panini
Cheeseburgers in paraside
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with fresh homemade dressing
Mediterranean Salad topped with grilled fish
Fish tacos
Tandoori Chicken lettuce wraps
Appetizers
Charcuterie board: a spread of assorted meats, cheese, olives and nuts
Homemade guacamole and chips
Bruschetta board: Cherry and sundried tomatoes with fresh basil, and mozzarella. Shredded apple, Brie and fig chutney.
Ensalada Caprese with fresh basil, sliced pear and balsamic glaze
Lobster bisque soup
Evening Repast
Filet Mignon steak and potatoes paired with Eda's delicious mediterranean salad
Local grilled fish topped with fresh made mango salsa
Fresh caught Lobster, grilled or butter poached to perfection
Braised beef short ribs in red wine sauce
Eda's homemade pizza
Sweet Treats
Zesty Key Lime Pie
San Sebastian Cheesecake
Hot Brownies topped with homemade ice cream
Tiramisu
Lemon curd with a shortbread crust dusted with powdered sugar
#Pax:5
Draft:3.77
Cabin Configuration:2 Queen(s), 1 Single(s)
Wash Basins:2
TP in Heads:Yes
A/C:Full
Cruising Speed:7-10 knots
Length:44 Feet
Make:Fountaine Pajot
Showers:0
Heads:0
Helipad:No
Engines/Generators:2x Volvo D2-50 Cummins/Onan 11kw
Max Speed:11 knots
Beam:24.3
# Cabins:3
Tubs:0
Elec. Heads:2
Jacuzzi:No
Year Built:2019
Pref. Pick-up:Village Cay, Tortola
C. Permit:Included
Other Pick-up:West End or Inquire
License:Included
Turn-around:48 hours
MCA Compliance:Yes
Salon Stereo:Yes
Device Hookups:Yes
Deck Shower:Yes
Kosher:Inq
Hairdryers:Yes
Pets Aboard:No
Minimum Age:None
Wheel Chair Access:No
Water Maker:Yes
Ice Maker:Yes
Sailing Instructions:Yes
Salon TV:0
Hammock:Yes
Bimini:Yes
BBQ:Yes
Nude:Yes
Guest Pets:No
Gym/Exercise:No
Inverter:Yes
Water Cap.:200 gal
Internet Access:Onboard WIFI
Sat Tv:0
Windscoops:No
Special Diets:Inq
# Dine In:Yes
Guests Smokes:No
Children Ok:Yes
Elevators:No
Voltages:110V 60hz
Stabilizers:No
Make purified drinking water?:Yes
Re-usable water bottles:Yes
Other Green Initiatives:
Dinghy hp:25hp
Sea Scooters:No
Wave Runners hp:No
Snorkel Gear:6
Wake Board:No
SU Paddle Boards:2
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):Yes, Sugar Scoop
Gear Type:Trolling
U/Water Camera:Yes
Kite Boarding:
Dinghy # pax:6
Water Skis Adult:No
Kneeboard:No
Tube:Yes
Kayaks 1 Pax:No
Floating Mats:Yes
Beach Games:Yes
Rods:
U/Water Video:Yes
Kite Boarding Details:No
Sailing Dinghy:No
Water Skis Kids:No
Windsurfer:No
Scurfer:No
Kayaks (2 Pax):No
Swim Platform:No
Fishing Gear:Yes
Fishing Permit :
Sea Bobs:No
Resort Course:
Air Compressor:Onboard
Tanks:6
BCs:0
Regulators:0
Wet Suits:0
Weight Sets:0
# of Divers:0
Dives/wk:
Night Dives:1
Dive Lights:0
License Info:Master
Diving Info:
Certified Divers only
Diving Costs:
Dives are $50 per person per dive. Guests can bring their own scuba gear OR yacht can arrange for rental gear to be onboard for their charter. Guest pay for rental gear.
No Diving first or last day.
Were the accommodations and general condition of the yacht satisfactory for your charter party?
→ Yes, everything was in good condition and nothing stands out that needs to be fixed on the
yacht.
Was the crew cordial, accommodating and professional?
→ Blaine and Eda were the highlight of the trip. Both professional, mature, and attentive. They
couldn't have been more accomodating to our service needs and wants. A+
How would you describe the quality of the meals prepared and served on board?
→ Exceptional and could be the healthiest week of eating of our life. Fresh, flavorful, and exciting
menu
Did your charter experience meet or exceed your expectations?
→ Exceeded expectations.
Wow!!! We were fortunate enough to spend 2 weeks on Abundance over Christmas and New Years. What an incredible way to spend the Holidays. Prefect weather, beautiful islands and friendly locals (mostly), enjoying the sea, recharging and the most fantastic captain and chef!
Captain Blaine your skills are impeccable and this high strung family greatly appreciated your calm, chill attitude. And Eda - your food was amazing! We loved your incorporating your native Turkish dishes into meals while keeping that Caribbean flair...Conch!
Thank you both for going above and beyond to make this trip so special and memorable.
We look forward to sailing with you again very very soon! Best wishes for a happy, healthy New year!
With Gratitude -
The Smiths
FIVE STARS*****
My GOSH! Talk about a FIRST CLASS experience....Capt. Blaine had lunch prepared for us by Chef Eda when he picked us up in Tortola. EPIC!
...and so that's where it all begins. It was probably one of my most memorable journeys we have had. From the food (Chef Eda), fishing, learning how to tie a proper knot (thanks Capt. Blaine), and the FULL MOON party. It was amazing...just to name a few things. The boat is immaculate and well cared for.. Abundance has all the toys from snorkel gear to paddle boards
The service, the experience, and the knowledge of the seas by both Blaine and Eda made for an exceptional trip...oh wait, you need to know more about the food. Gosh, the food. Not only is Capt. Blaine, a serious chef, Eda is a spectacular chef. Every morning, afternoon, and night meals were amazing.
"We wish we could bottle the peace and happiness we experienced on that voyage!" - Darlene
We never say goodbye...until we meet again, friends!
Tracey, Darlene, Mike, & Mark.
Cap’n Blaine hoisted sail, took us to beautiful bays, showed us the underwater coral gardens blooming with tropical fish. Cap’n Blaine’s first mate and chef extraordinaire, Leila constantly surprised and delighted us at meal time. We asked for seafood and Leila served it in spades. But she kept us guessing with a wide range of recipes, she also whipped up a vegetarian alternative for our friend.
Every day was an adventure. Christmas lunch we ate tacos at a floating restaurant called Lime Out in Coral Bay. Definitely the most fun way to eat tacos. Cap’n Blaine knows these waters. From where to moor and where to snorkel. He knows the history of the islands. He’s a good skipper and a good bloke.
The Virgin Islands are beautiful, the water is clear and warm and there’s lots of sea life. One week is not long enough. Even so, we came back to shore happier and healthier and the better for seeing the world from a different perspective.
Every time you plan a trip, you want it to be perfect and some end up being better than others, but never perfect. We can sincerely say that our week aboard the Abundance was truly PERFECT and the best trip we have ever been on. EVER!
Captain Blaine knew every nook and cranny of the islands. The boat was impeccable and nothing compares to the moment you kill the engines and realize the serenity of wind taking you to your next stop. Coves that were crystal blue and the views that got better and better around every point you sailed. The diving & snorkeling was unbelievable - both by day and by night.
Our chef created meals that would rival any restaurant - truly incomparable. Back to back to back… Meals that were made from the heart, not selected off a menu. The hardest question Captain Blain asked the entire week was which meal we liked the most.
This trip was to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and it truly was the PERFECT way to mark the milestone. However, I can say without a shadow of a doubt, that we will not wait another 20 years to return to the Abundance.
Captain Blaine and Lela were a pleasure to spend our time with. The sailing, anchorages, snorkeling, diving, and hiking were amazing. Capt. Blaine did an excellent job giving us the adventures that we were hoping for. The meals were absolutely delicious- every one of them.
This is the way to vacation!
Lora S.
Siobhan is an excellent chef. We ate really well and enjoyed the gourmet healthy meals that Siobhan prepared for us each day. In fact Donna received copies of many of the recipes so that we could replicate the meals at home.
Prior to leaving we were disappointed that we would not be able to sail to the BVI as we had originally intended. Blaine and Siobhan did such a fantastic job of organizing our week visiting the USVI’s sights on St. Croix & St. John that we honestly didn’t miss the BVI. Our time sailing the USVI was really enjoyable and all we could have hoped for. Not that we wouldn’t have liked to visit the BVI but in lieu of that we couldn’t have imagined a better trip than what we experienced.
L & D
If you’re reading reviews in an effort to help you decide, just pull the trigger. I am positive you will have an amazing experience on the Abundance. The yacht and the crew are simply amazing! Fair warning though, after your trip, everything you eat will taste rather bland and subsequent vacation ideas will seem much less appealing.
Every anchorage area and stop was both enjoyable and stunning. We saw gorgeous rainbows, hiked up to postcard-worthy views, snorkeled with sea turtles and other marine life, and paddle boarded to white sand beaches. One of our favorite memories was the floating taco bar in Coral Bay. We also stopped at Cruz Bay and enjoyed a romantic evening as newlyweds on shore. The live music, local cuisine, yummy rum drinks, and sunset views made for the perfect romantic date night. My husband enjoyed learning some sailing basics along the way, and we both loved sitting on the deck on either the trampoline or bean bags to take in all the sights. The sunsets were magical, and our entire week was romantic and perfect. We hope to sail with Abundance again soon!
The boat is new and shiny, and super comfortable (roomy bedrooms with amazing mattresses and pillows, super comfy poufs in the bow to lounge while sailing,..) and we had fun with all the toys and equipment, like the paddleboards or the tube.
We cannot recommend it enough, and hope to be back on Abundance for our next sailing adventure!
Claudia and Gui
Thanks Siobhan and Blaine!
The accommodations were amazing. But, their attention to detail truly made our trip spectacular. This is our third charter in the Virgin Islands and by far our best. The British virgin Islands were closed to us. But, Blaine put together a great itinerary full of sailing, snorkeling, diving, hiking and fun restaurants/bars.
Speaking of food....the BEST food and drink we had during our 7 day cruise was prepared & served onboard. We were blown away with Siobhan’s mastery in the kitchen. Truly, amazing food!
Blaine is a maestro behind the bar-specialties :Painkiller & Bushwhacker. (But he can mix anything)
Blaine and Siobhan were the ultimate hosts and a great team. Both anticipated anything we might need or want. When we thought about drinks, drinks appeared. If we thought about getting hungry, food appeared.
By the way, I knew it was going to be a great trip when you took time to give us a pre-trip call to find out exactly what we wanted to do and what kind of things we like to eat and drink. In our previous trips that had not been done. So, good work! It was a pleasure to get to know both of you. You really are a special couple.
Thanks for a great trip.