UNDER CONSTRUCTION webmasterJOHN says......... Skipper Jean-Noel, one of Grenadines.Net 's most popular charter skippers, has bought a new boat - a bigger boat S/Y Agena Star with four double cabins and four private heads with shower. On 27NOV07 I went aboard to have a nice lunch and snap a few preview shots. This page will flesh-out over the next days and weeks. The boat is available for charter - NOW >> @US$600/night for one couple and US$800/night with two couples.

 Some specifications of  S/Y Agena Star
Type of boat: GIB SEA 474
Year Built: 1995
Built in La Rochelle France: by GIB SEA
Lenth: 47 feet
Draft: 6 feet
Engine: 50HP inboard Volvo diesel engine
Number of cabins: 4
Number of heads: 4
Number of showers: 4 + one in the cockpit
Bimini top
Solar panels
Wind generator
VHF
BLU
Computer
GPS map
2 fridge
Gas stove and oven (alarm gas system in the galley)
1 freezer
Hot and cold pressure water
TV
DVD
All security equipment + satellite distress device
All snorkeling gear equipment; flippers all sizes mask and tuba

The Grenadines have long been known worldwide as perhaps the best place for sailing. Situated between Grenada and St. Vincent you visit many deserted islands and romantic cays.  The water is clear. The anchorages are well sheltered. You feel like swimming in an aquarium. We fish as we travel between islands and at night we cook and enjoy our catch.

S/Y Agena Star is a polyestar boat, made in France. It is well equipped and your skipper has made five Atlantic crossing. She has just completed a major up-grade and renovation and she is sooooo sweeeeet..............

 

TV, DVD, CDs - bring your own and enjoy aboard. VHF radio, GPS, refrigerator/freezor, hi-fi, etc. S/Y Agena Star is a strong yet light boat and easy to steer. It has speed averaging 11 knots. We offer large, wide bow cabins with overhead hatch for cool, refreshing breezes. The heads are all located just outside the cabin entrance. There is a spacious salon and a fully equipped gally.

Your skipper is Jean-Noël Arque. Jean-Noël, born in France, brings 20+ years of experience with eight Atlantic crossings. He loves to cook and will happily offer excellent French cuisine for your evening meals onboard at a small, additional charge to the basic charter rate. READ what the guests are saying...... Hi John, I wanted to get in touch with you sooner, but I had a week of computer problems.. Just wanted to thank you and let you know what an amazing, incredible, fabulous -- and much too short time-- we had with Jean-Noel on the Agena Star. Jean made our trip the very best it could possibly have been. He took us to unspoiled, un-touristy places, out-of the way reefs, cays and beaches. He was fantastic.. He went out of his way to accommodate my vegan sister and me while still whipping up amazing (freshly caught) fish and duck dishes for my husband and brother-in-law.. He is an incredible chef.. We never wanted to eat in restaurants.. we much preferred eating anything Jean prepared for us.. and then having dinner onboard with him and a couple of bottles of wine -- and lots of laughter. The Agena Star was perfect for us.. Beautiful and roomy and comfortable. Jean made us feel like we were welcome visitors in his home and he seemed genuinely happy spending time with us.. We absolutely loved spending time with him. We will never, ever forget Jean or sailing on the Agena Star and all of  the truly beautiful places he took us to-- the swarms of fish we swam with, the pink and blue morning skies, , the sea turtles, the stars, the lush islands, the turquoise sea and the sunsets. I can't even start to tell you how much fun we had or how special our time was --all because of Jean.  It was definitely the trip of a lifetime.. By the end of the week, we felt like we had made a great new friend and we can't wait to sail with him again. All the best, Barbara from USA - January 2008

For this sailing escape, we recommend  a minimum 7-days with 10-days being just perfect!

Your charter begins - PERHAPS - on the island of Bequia or Carriacou. From there we will visit - YOU plan your specific itinerary with your skipper Jean-Noel - Mustique, Canouan, The Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Palm Island, Union Island, Petit St. Vincent and Carriacou. We will make your flight reservations to/from the yacht along with the boat as a package.

S/Y Agena Star is a cozy, comfortable polyestar boat with mahogany, teak, red cedar, ash, and other tropicals. Light and airy inside. There a bimini to protect you from the sun on this fast, racing style boat. Be sure to bring along a sun hat, long-sleeve shirts and your favorite suntan lotion. At anchorage, S/Y Agena Star requires just 6' of draft allowing us to take you in close to some of the most secluded and romantic anchorages. Bring your snorkel gear and Jean-Noël will dinghy you to his favorite places. Or, if you prefer scuba diving, arrangement can be made.

Also about the airfare, I use Barbados for my clients. In any event, you can now start checking on flights to/from Barbados. If you can arrange to get there any day before 16:00, I will connect you to your Grenadine island destination on our 50-minute flight. We will do the flight and the private yacht together as a package. Yes, you'll sleep here in the islands that first night but you'll have to get to Barbados arriving before 4PM as we have no night landings here in The Grenadines. Remember that when you arrive Barbados, you will be "in transit" and you will not have to worry with your luggage, immigration or customs.  Our friendly agent will meet your arrival as you deplane the steps on Barbados; will take you to the IN TRANSIT check-in located just inside the Arrival Terminal Building.  And then it's off to your gate where your plane awaits.  Always pack essentials in your carry-on in case your luggage has to follow on tommorow's flight. Currently, roundtrip prices  via Barbados: INCLUDES Fuel Surcharge and Barbados Airport Fee > Bequia Island @US$382/person/roundtrip > Canouan Island @US$382/person/roundtrip > Carriacou Island @US$472/person/roundtrip > Mustique Island @US$472/person/roundtrip > Union Island @US$382/person/roundtrip We will then arrange all your connections to your private yacht and return.

Check your local travel agent for best rates from your home airport to either Barbados (Airport Code: BGI) or to Grenada (Airport Code: GND).  American Airlines has Eagle service from San Juan to Grenada and also to Canouan Island Airport (Code: CIW).  However, given your late evening arrival in Grenada, you will need to overnight and then fly to Carriacou where your skipper will meet you and bring you to the yacht. We can arrange your Grenada overnight as well as connections to Carriacou via boat or plane. You can also fly into Barbados and we will arrange for your connection to Bequia or Carriacou. For your return home, we can either drop you off on Union Island, Carriacou.or on St. Vincent.  Private Yacht Charter Rates: for the yacht.: >> US$600/day with 2 people (1 couple) >> US$800/night with 3/4 people Most comfortable for 4 adults and perhaps 1-2 children. Price includes your breakfast and lunch. Beverages, port/clearance fees, and transportation to/from the yacht are the responsibility of the guest(s). Dinners are not included but are inexpensive and easily available on the islands we will visit... also an excellent way to get to see the islands and acquaint yourself with the lovely, locals. Dinners can always be prepared aboard by prior arrangement with your captain for an additional charge.

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