VALENTINA Yacht Charter — 18.9m Lagoon sailing catamaran for 6 guests, with a crew of 2
- Length
- 18.9 m
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Year
- 2013
18.9m · Lagoon · sailing catamaran
VALENTINA at a glance
VALENTINA is a 18.9m Lagoon sailing catamaran launched in 2013, sleeping 6 guests in 3 cabins with a crew of 2. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the Caribbean.
- Length
- 18.9 m
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Year
- 2013
Blue Ocean Club overview
Lagoon launched her in 2013
Lagoon launched VALENTINA in 2013, with a refit listed for 2024.
She measures 18.9 m in length, 10.1 m across the beam, 1.5 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 6 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.
01 · On deck
BBQ. Outdoor shower
On deck: BBQ, Outdoor shower, Sun pads, Sun Deck and Swim platform.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 6 guests.
02 · On the water
Beach games and Floating mats
VALENTINA carries 9 listed toys and tenders, including Beach games, Floating mats, Inflatable Trampoline, Kayaks, Paddleboards and Sea Scooter.
Diving on board: PADI.
03 · Where she cruises
the Bahamas. Winter 2026
VALENTINA is offered for charter in the Caribbean.
Winter 2026: Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Greater Antilles and Leeward Antilles.
04 · The crew
A crew of 2
A crew of 2 runs VALENTINA, under Captain Joshua Ryan.
Crew profiles appear further down this page.
Interiors
VALENTINA interiors
The photo set shows “Salon” and “Galley”.
Listed on board: air conditioning, satellite tv, tv saloon and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: smoking on aft.
Accommodation
3 cabins
VALENTINA sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins.
The crew
Meet the crew
Joshua Ryan
Captain
United States · English
Joshua Ryan
Growing up as a 90's child in the vibrant California East Bay area and Sacramento Valley region, my childhood was filled with the thrill of competitive gymnastics. However, it was during the summertime, away from the gym, that my true passion for boating and water sports blossomed. Spending countless hours at the lake and wakeboarding with my family ignited a lifelong love affair with open waters. While I may have caught the sailing bug a little later in life than some, it certainly hit me hard and fast. The enchantment of sailing captured my heart during a sailing excursion as part of a cruise in 2018. From that moment on, I sought out numerous sailing trips, including a transformative 7-day charter with Gustavo, my future husband, in the mesmerizing Angra dos Reis region of Brazil—an experience that forever holds a special place in my heart. On a bit of a whim, I visited the Fort Lauderdale boat show in October 2018, ultimately leading to the purchase of Valentina in Marina Del Ray, CA, just five months later. In pursuit of warmer waters and the allure of better and more affordable margaritas, Gustavo and I embarked on a remarkable journey down the Pacific Mexican coast, welcoming the addition of our fur baby, Linda, during our exploration of the Costa Rican volcanoes. Our adventurous spirit then propelled us to transit the Panama Canal and become captivated by the splendor of the San Blas Islands. While we were basking in the beauty of the San Blas, the world was abruptly halted by the arrival of Covid-19. For four months, we found ourselves quarantined in the lush jungles of Puerto Lindo, Panama, tied to a mooring. With perseverance and a touch of good fortune, we obtained special clearance from the coast guard, enabling us to embark on a non-stop seven-day sail to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, a destination with fewer restrictions and better tacos. As Covid-19 protocols began to ease, we resumed our journey, navigating through the waters of Florida, the Bahamas, and twice around the enchanting eastern Caribbean, including memorable stops in Los Roques, Venezuela, and the ABC Islands in 2022. Following our journey through The Thorny Path in early 2023, we decided to make the eastern Caribbean our home and share our passion for sailing by offering extraordinary charters throughout the Leeward and Windward Islands. Come embark on an unforgettable adventure with us aboard Valentina, where we combine our love for sailing, expertise in the travel and hospitality industry, and commitment to creating exceptional experiences. Whether you seek relaxation, thrilling water sports, or immersive cultural encounters, our charters promise to exceed your expectations. Join us on Valentina and discover the true meaning of luxury, freedom, and the joy of sailing in paradise. License: 100T Master
Gustavo Ryan
Chef / First Mate
United States · English, Spanish
Gustavo Ryan
Originally hailing from an untouched farm town nestled in the picturesque state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, I spent my formative years surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, freshwater rivers, waterfalls, and abundant greenery. Despite being far from the ocean, my vivid imagination transformed the vast blue sky into a boundless sea of wonder. Since my arrival in the USA, I have immersed myself in various domains, including the restaurant industry, hospitality, and customer service. Rooted in my unwavering passion for service, I take pride in my keen attention to detail, sincerity, and the Brazilian concept of 'aconchego'—a warm and cozy atmosphere. My life took an extraordinary turn when destiny brought Josh and me together and we embarked on an amazing sailing journey. One day we simply left the ordinary life to sail the world and experience the joy of discovering the unknown, with the faith and courage to learn something new every day. Onboard Valentina we had found our new home, but it wasn’t a place, it was a marvelous ongoing adventure. Join us on this remarkable experience as we embrace the essence of hospitality, cultural exchange, and the pursuit of lifelong memories aboard Valentina. Together, let's sail towards extraordinary horizons. License: 1000T Master, STCW
Wellness
VALENTINA wellness
On board VALENTINA: gym.
- Gym
Water toys
VALENTINA water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for VALENTINA.
Paddle and sail
Kayaks · Paddleboards
Jet skis and Seabobs
Sea Scooter
Skis and boards
Wakeboard
Towables and inflatables
Floating mats · Inflatable Trampoline · Tube - towable
More on board
Beach games · Swimming noodles
Diving
Diving equipment
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Underwater still camera
- Underwater video
- Diving insured: No
- Diving costs: <p><strong>Diving Info:</strong><br/></p><div><p>Both Captain Josh and Chef Gustavo are PADI certified Divemasters.</p></div><div><p><strong>Diving Costs:</strong><br/>4 dives are included for certified open-water divers or above. Additional dives are $50 per person per dive, with up to 6 for the week. No night dives allowed.<br/><br/>The crew will arrange for dive equipment rental onboard. Clients understand that all rendezvous diving and gear rental is at their own expense.</p></div><!--EndFragment--><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>
- Scuba tanks: 4
- Buoyancy compensators: 4
- Regulators: 4
- Compressors: 1
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in the Bahamas
Winter 2026: Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Greater Antilles. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
- Outdoor shower
- Exercise equipment
- Light fishing gear
- Gym
- Indoor audio system
- Satellite TV
- Special diets
- Sun pads
- Sun Deck
- Sun loungers
- Swim platform
- TV saloon
- Water maker
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About VALENTINA
Description as supplied.
Captain Only Rates:
Additional Rate Details:
**GRENADINES SUMMERTIME SPECIAL**
Sail the enchanting Grenadines islands from June through October 2024 and enjoy a discounted rate of $29,900 for 7 nights for up to 6 guests all-inclusive.
BVI:
This yacht is available to charter in the BVI and is legal to do so as a "foreign-flagged, foreign-based vessel" with up to 7 entries per session with up to an 8-night stay per entry. St. Thomas Yacht Haven Grande pick-up and drop-off.
Valentina is available for charters throughout the Leeward Islands (including the Virgins) from November through May, and in The Grenadines (St. Vincent to Grenada or vice versa) from June through October. Valentina's Named Storm Special Conditions are required for charters from June through November.
Valentina is available throughout the northeastern Caribbean (Leeward Islands) with **NO REPOSITIONING FEES** for 7 nights or more, from November through May. Repositioning requires a 7-day turnaround.
The Leeward Islands include:
-St. Martin/Sint Maarten, Anguilla & St. Barts
-The USVI & BVI
-St. Kitts & Nevis, Statia, & Saba
-Antigua & Barbuda
-Guadalupe
The Grenadines is also available during high season (November through May) but requires a $6000 repositioning fee and a 7-night minimum. Repositioning requires a 10-day turnaround. No repositioning fees apply to The Grenadines from June through October.
**Please contact us for detailed itinerary options and destination info.**
ALL-INCLUSIVE FULL BOARD 7-NIGHT RATES:
Includes 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners, happy hour canapes, standard ships bar, and snacks. Other meals and drinks ashore are at client expense.
2 guests for $29,000 | 3 guests for $30,000 | 4 guests for $31,000 | 5 guests for $32,000 | 6 guests for $33,000
LOCAL FARE: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 2 dinners ashore at client expense.
-For local fare, deduct $100 per person off the charter rate
*Please ask us about special offers on charters of more than 7 nights.*
LESS THAN 7 NIGHTS (1-6 guests):
6 nights: $29,000
5 nights: $27,000
4 nights: $25,000
2024/2025 HOLIDAY RATES: 7-night minimum
CHRISMAS: Flat rate, 1-6 guests, $39,900. Must end no later than Dec 27th.
NEW YEARS: Flat rate, 1-6 guests, $39,900. Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th.
Rates are all-inclusive. Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits, licenses, fuel, pick-up and drop-off docking fees, standard onboard supplies, and food and beverage (including alcohol) as specified in the charter agreement and on our menus are all included in the quoted rates.
Rates do not include flights, hotels, ground transportation, or food and drinks away from the boat. Crew gratuity of 15-20% is customary in the Caribbean but this is not included in quoted rates above.
Additional Options:
-Starboard aft owner's cabin is usually crew quarters. There are two queen forward staterooms and one midship cabin with two single bunk beds for guest usage. Crew will move from starboard aft queen cabin to midship cabin with two single bunk beds for the duration of a charter, for an additional $2,000.
-A 3rd crew member can be added and accommodated in the forward crew peak for an additional $300 per day.
-Dog on board: Crew are owner-operators and have their 5 year old, female (spayed), boxer-lab mix (her name is Linda) living on board with them. They adopted the dog when she was 3 months old while they were sailing the pacific coast of Costa Rica. They have meticulously trained and cared for her. Upon request, Linda may be boarded on land during a charter.
Turn arounds: 48-hour turn arounds are requested for charters not requiring repositioning.
LGBTQ Crew- gay owned & operated
Summer Base Port:The Grenadines and Grenada
Summer Operating Area:Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Base Port:St. Martin/Sint Maarten - SXM
Winter Operating Area:Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Location Details:
Valentina bases operations in St. Martin/Sint Maarten from November through May and charters throughout the northeastern Caribbean/Leeward Islands/Virgin Islands.
Valentina bases operations in The Grenadines and Grenada from June through October and charters between St. Vincent and Grenada, primarily in The Grenadines.
Particulars
VALENTINA specifications
- Length
- 18.9 m
- Length (ft)
- 62 ft
- Beam
- 10.1 m
- Draft
- 1.5 m
- Category
- Sailing
- Hull
- Multihull
- Builder
- Lagoon
- Year launched
- 2013
- Refit
- 2024
- Guests (sleeping)
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Engine
- 2x Volvo Penta D3 engines at 150hp
- Cruising speed
- 6 kn
- Maximum speed
- 12 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 11.1 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 22.2 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- Smoking on aft
- Diving certification
- PADI
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
VALENTINA charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Greater Antilles, Leeward Antilles, Leeward Islands, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks Caicos, Windward Islands | €25,800 – €29,400 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.
What a week aboard VALENTINA 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
- $690 – $786
- Weekly rate ÷ 6 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Leeward Islands
- St Maarten (SXM) and Antigua (ANU); St Barts (SBH) for small aircraft
- Simpson Bay marinas are about 5–15 minutes from St Maarten airport; English Harbour and Falmouth are about 30–40 minutes from Antigua airport.
- 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) | $29,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (25%) | $7,300 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (15%) | $4,400 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $40,700 |
| Charter fee (listed rate) | $33,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (25%) | $8,300 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (15%) | $5,000 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $46,300 |
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.
VALENTINA and similar yachts in the Leeward Islands
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALENTINA (this yacht)Lagoon | 18.9 m | 6 | 2013 | $29,000 |
| EUPHORIASunreef Yachts | 18.3 m | 6 | 2016 | $27,500 |
| SIP SIPLagoon | 18.9 m | 6 | 2010 | $33,500 |
| SUPERNOVASunreef Yachts | 18.9 m | 6 | 2006 | $28,000 |
| ARAOKFountaine Pajot | 17.8 m | 6 | 2018 | €25,000 |
Same type of yacht, listed for the Leeward 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 Leeward Islands: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The primary charter season runs from December to April, marked by reliable north-easterly trade winds of 15 to 25 knots and minimal rainfall. Peak demand occurs during the festive period and regatta weeks. May brings lighter breezes and fewer yachts, while the official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, during which charter operations are significantly reduced.
Practical tips
- Fly into St Maarten (SXM) or Antigua (ANU); Simpson Bay marinas are 5–15 minutes from SXM, while English Harbour and Falmouth are 30–40 minutes from ANU.
- Cruising between island nations requires clearing customs and immigration at designated ports of entry, with passports and ship documents presented by the yacht captain.
- Provisioning is most extensive on St Maarten and Antigua, which have large supermarkets near key marinas, whereas smaller outlying islands have more restricted inventory.
Anchorages to know
- Anse de Colombier, St BartsA sheltered, uninhabited bay within the nature reserve featuring mooring buoys, clear water, and walking tracks to the headland.
- English Harbour, AntiguaA deeply indented, historic harbour offering landlocked shelter, designated anchorages, and direct access to restored naval facilities.
- Green Island, AntiguaAn uninhabited island protected by an outer barrier reef, providing calm waters for tender use and water sports.
- Simpson Bay, St MaartenA broad roadstead anchorage and sheltered lagoon entrance providing well-protected holding and quick access to coastal services.
Also listed
Listed with VALENTINA
Enhance your charter with Blue Ocean Concierge.
Every booking includes a dedicated concierge manager. Add any of the following — or anything else you can imagine — to shape a truly bespoke week.
- Private jet & helicopter transfers
- Michelin-trained private chef
- Sommelier-curated wine provisioning
- On-board yoga & spa therapists
- VIP beach club & restaurant access
- Photographer & videographer
- Bespoke shore excursions
- Live musicians & DJs
- Anniversary, proposal & celebration staging
- Chauffeured cars & discreet security
- Marine biologist for the children
- 24/7 personal concierge manager
VALENTINA yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
VALENTINA: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering VALENTINA. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.