PHILOTIMO Yacht Charter — 19.2m Lagoon power catamaran for 6 guests, with a crew of 2
- Length
- 19.2 m
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Year
- 2018
19.2m · Lagoon · power catamaran
PHILOTIMO at a glance
PHILOTIMO is a 19.2m Lagoon power catamaran launched in 2018, sleeping 6 guests in 3 cabins with a crew of 2. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the Caribbean.
- Length
- 19.2 m
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Year
- 2018
Blue Ocean Club overview
Lagoon launched her in 2018
Lagoon launched PHILOTIMO in 2018.
She measures 19.2 m in length, 9.8 m across the beam, 0.9 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.
Design is credited to VPLP.
She is flagged in British Virgin Islands.
01 · On deck
BBQ for 6 guests
On deck: BBQ.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 6 guests.
02 · On the water
Floating mats and Kayaks
PHILOTIMO carries 5 listed toys and tenders, including Floating mats, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Water skis - adult and Water skis - child.
03 · Where she cruises
the British Virgin Islands. Winter 2026
PHILOTIMO is offered for charter in the Caribbean.
Winter 2026: British Virgin Islands and Windward Islands.
04 · The crew
A crew of 2. English
A crew of 2 runs PHILOTIMO, under Captain Gavin Van Der Berg.
Crew languages listed: English.
Crew profiles appear further down this page.
Interiors
PHILOTIMO interiors
The photo set shows “Philotimo's spacious saloon” and “Another view of the saloon”.
Listed on board: air conditioning, tv saloon and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
3 cabins
PHILOTIMO sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins.
The master cabin is located aft.
Crew quarters: lower deck.
The crew
Meet the crew
Gavin Van Der Berg
Captain
South Africa · English
Gavin Van Der Berg
Captain Gavin Having been around boats since the age of five, Gavin’s parents were in the process of refitting a boat for a circumnavigation. Due to a tragic accident which lead to the loss of his father, this dream had to be put on hold. The boating world became his natural choice of career, where he went on to acquire the qualifications to become a certified sailing instructor. Gavin inherited the dream and his ultimate goal is to one day sail around the world. Free diving is his greatest passion with hobbies including surfing, fishing and most water sports under the sun. Gavin has been a charter captain in the British Virgin Islands for the past 8 years and knows the waters better than most. Gavin holds an RYA/MCA Yacht Master Ocean Qualification, a BVI Boatmaster and a SAMSA Yacht Master Commercial. Some of his current sailing accomplishments are, across the North and South Atlantic, circumnavigated the Baltic Sea, eight seasons in the Caribbean, two seasons in the United Kingdom and France, up the East Coast of Africa, Durban to Kenya as well as stops in Madagascar and not to mention a surf/sail trip in Indonesia. Gavin has recently returned to chartering in the BVI after living and sailing aboard his own vessel with his wife and two young girls around the Caribbean. Gavin is looking forward to welcoming you onboard M/Y Philotimo and showing you the vacation of a lifetime!
Marie Perz
Chef/Mate
Italy · English, Italian, Spanish
Marie Perz
Marie was born on the Dominican Republic. In her teenage years she moved to Italy where she studied languages. She worked as interpreter/translator along with Web Marketing. Marie also loved cooking part time in restaurants, where she found herself in tune with her soul and real nature. In 2010 she totally revolutionized her life by changing profession and started cooking on yachts in the US and British Virgin Islands. Now she is a professional Chef, graduated with Merit in Devon-England at Ashburton Chefs Academy. Marie is a super star in the galley specializing in tasting Italian, European, North America, Spanish Caribbean cuisine with a flair for unique presentation and gracious service. She gives her best when inspiration launches her at new “Marie’s Creations”, which are very original, tasty dishes, result of a passionate research into new ways to satisfy the most refine palates. Marie has a passion for client service detail and loves to deliver those special touches that bring smiles to all her guests. You will be asking for her amazing recipes when you reluctantly leave Marie's kitchen. She speaks English, Italian, Spanish and French but is best versed in the language of excellent service and tasty fun.
Water toys
PHILOTIMO water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for PHILOTIMO.
Paddle and sail
Kayaks · Paddleboards
Skis and boards
Water skis - adult · Water skis - child
Towables and inflatables
Floating mats
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in the British Virgin Islands
Winter 2026: British Virgin Islands and Windward Islands. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
- Light fishing gear
- Indoor audio system
- iPod dock
- TV saloon
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About PHILOTIMO
Description as supplied.
PHILOTIMO yacht available for charter. Built in 2018 with a charter price from $28,500 for up to 6 guests in 3 suites with a crew of 2.
Particulars
PHILOTIMO specifications
- Length
- 19.2 m
- Length (ft)
- 63 ft
- Beam
- 9.8 m
- Draft
- 0.9 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Multihull
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Designer
- VPLP
- Year launched
- 2018
- Flag
- British Virgin Islands
- Guests (sleeping)
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Master cabin
- Aft
- Crew
- 2
- Crew cabins
- Lower deck
- Crew language
- English
- Cruising speed
- 10 kn
- Maximum speed
- 15 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 18.5 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 27.8 km/h
- Voltage
- 240 AC
- MCA status
- Certified
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
PHILOTIMO charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | British Virgin Islands, Windward Islands | €25,400 – €39,000 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
Who PHILOTIMO suits
PHILOTIMO is a Lagoon power catamaran measuring 19.2 m, designed to accommodate six guests across three cabins. With a crew of two to manage operations, she provides an intimate setting for small groups or families looking for a relaxed experience. On board, guests can make use of the air conditioning and indoor audio system, while the outdoor space features a BBQ for casual dining. For those wanting to explore the water, she carries paddleboards, kayaks, floating mats, and water skis for both adults and children.
When evaluating her against four similar yachts in the Windward Islands, she presents a consistent choice for your holiday. Her length is similar to the other vessels in this peer group, and she welcomes the same number of guests, ensuring your party enjoys familiar space and capacity. Furthermore, her build year is similar, meaning you can expect a modern standard of maintenance, and her weekly rate is similar to the options found in the area, providing a stable baseline for your budget.
For your time on board, the best season to charter PHILOTIMO in the Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands, and the Windward Islands spans from December through May. While she remains in these cruising grounds throughout the year, the period from March to May is particularly pleasant, offering consistent breezes and drier conditions. You may also find that spring brings fewer visiting yachts to the region compared to the busy Christmas and New Year period. Regardless of the month chosen between January and December, her layout is well-suited to these waters.
Written by Blue Ocean Club from this yacht's listed particulars and checked against them line by line. The yacht's own description is shown separately on this page.
What a week aboard PHILOTIMO costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- $679 – $1,040
- Weekly rate ÷ 6 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Windward Islands
- St Lucia Hewanorra (UVF), St Vincent Argyle (SVD), Martinique (FDF) and Grenada (GND)
- Rodney Bay is about 1.5 hours by road from Hewanorra; Grenadines charters often start in St Vincent, Bequia or Canouan, reached by short regional flights.
- Typical extras
- APA 25% (typical for sailing yachts and catamarans), gratuity 15%.
- Charter taxes and cruising fees vary by island and are not included.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | $28,500 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (25%) | $7,100 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (15%) | $4,300 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $39,900 |
| Charter fee (listed rate) | $43,700 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (25%) | $10,900 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (15%) | $6,600 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $61,200 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
PHILOTIMO and similar yachts in the Windward Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILOTIMO (this yacht)Lagoon | 19.2 m | 6 | 2018 | $28,500 |
| ARAOKFountaine Pajot | 17.8 m | 6 | 2018 | €25,000 |
| VALENTINALagoon | 18.9 m | 6 | 2013 | $29,000 |
| L'INDECISNeel Trimarans | 18.1 m | 6 | 2024 | €29,500 |
| SIP SIPLagoon | 18.9 m | 6 | 2010 | $33,500 |
Same type of yacht, listed for the Windward Islands, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising the Windward Islands: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The primary charter season runs from December to May. Stronger trade winds, often called the Christmas winds, blow between 15 and 25 knots from December to February. March to May brings consistent breezes and drier conditions with calmer seas. June to November marks the wet season, bringing higher humidity, lighter winds, and tropical storm activity. Peak visitor traffic occurs over the Christmas and New Year period and throughout the late winter months, whereas spring sees fewer visiting yachts.
Practical tips
- Fly to Martinique (FDF), St Lucia Hewanorra (UVF), St Vincent Argyle (SVD), or Grenada (GND). Rodney Bay is about 1.5 hours by road from Hewanorra.
- Grenadines charters often start in St Vincent, Bequia, or Canouan, reached by short regional flights from international hubs.
- Clearing customs and immigration is required when moving between independent island states and French territory; yachts must fly the Q flag until cleared.
Anchorages to know
- Tobago CaysA marine park protected by Horseshoe Reef, providing sheltered anchoring in shallow waters beside uninhabited cays and sea turtle feeding grounds.
- Admiralty Bay, BequiaA deep, natural harbour offering well-protected anchoring, customs clearance facilities, and access to local market stalls along the waterfront.
- Marigot Bay, Saint LuciaA sheltered inlet surrounded by steep forested hillsides, offering inner lagoon moorings and deep-water anchorage options outside.
- Anse Couleuvre, MartiniqueA remote black-sand bay on northern Martinique providing fair-weather day anchorage beneath coastal rainforest and volcanic cliffs.
Also listed
Listed with PHILOTIMO
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PHILOTIMO yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
PHILOTIMO: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering PHILOTIMO. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.