DESTINY III Yacht Description
DESTINY III is a Leopard 46 luxury sailing catamaran designed for blue-water cruising. This performance cat will get you where you want to go in a hurry. Built in South Africa by Robertson and Caine, she was designed by Gino Morelli and Pete Melvin to cruise in comfort.
The 25’ beam on DESTINY III creates voluminous interior space. In the main saloon, the large banquette table with U-shaped seating comfortably accommodates the entire charter party for snacks, meals and board games. Open the large sliding doors from the salon to the cockpit to create one vast, social space.
A hardtop that extends out over the cockpit from the saloon offers protective, cooling shade. This is where guests enjoy dining al fresco at the large table with seating for eight, cool sea breezes and panoramic views. This is also a favorite spot for shade-lovers to relax with a beverage while underway. For sun worshippers, nothing beats riding up front on the huge trampoline.
DESTINY III accommodates six guests in three queen-berth cabins. Each cabin is en suite, with separate shower stall and electric toilet. Cabins are air conditioned and opening hatches and portholes provide good ventilation.
DESTINY III is an excellent option for couples, friends and families who want to experience the Bahamas. Go sailing, swimming snorkeling, diving and exploring. Let the professional crew on DESTINY III share the best of the best of this island paradise. Launch a cruise to remember!
Represented by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht DESTINY III is a 46 ft sailing catamaran. The most valuable elements of DESTINY III are her elegant profile and culinary experience. DESTINY III spends the season in Antarctica. She was completed by recognized shipbuilder Leopard in 2007. An elegant refit was fulfilled in 2018 to include: new sails, watermaker, solar panels, inverter, new electronics, dinghy and outboard, new hatches, and many small improvements. Plus new cockpit cushions, interior cushions, detailing and new bottom job. Summer 2019 - new interior cushions, new stove, new larger dinghy and outboard, additional fridge for drinks in the cockpit and many more improvements.. The spacious yacht layout features 3 generous cabins and easily accommodates a group of 6 guests.
DESTINY III is classified primarily as a sailing catamaran. The the heart of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is expansive, with a comfortable dining and seating area and usually it where you, as a charter guest, spend most of your time. The modern cabins offer unbeatable views in the morning and are located just below deck. The cabins offer designer mattrace beds and feature ensuite bathrooms. Multiple portholes supply a sunny feeling, with the option for darkness and privacy.
and a generator.
Accommodation
We can accommodate up to 6 guests for overnight charters and up to 12 guests for day sails. starboard side.The layout includes one single and four queen-sized cabins with en suite heads; each with separate shower stalls and electric toilets. One cabin is reserved for the captain.
All cabins, as well as the main saloon, are fully air conditioned.
With a 25ft. beam, Destiny III has a large and comfortable cockpit.
Queen Fwd starboard 80” X 58”
Lg. Queen aft port 80” X 67”
Queen Fwd port 80” X 58”
Single Fwd port 80” X 30”
Cabin Headroom 6’6”
Salon Headroom 6’8”
What is the cabin arrangement of DESTINY III?
- 3 VIP cabins
DESTINY III
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Weekly price: $14,000 - $17,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 46'
- # of Guests: 6
- # of Cabins: 3
- # of Crew: 2
- Builder: Leopard
- Consumption: 1.5 US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 8 kt
- Max. Speed: 10 kt
- Built Year: 2007
- Refit: 2018 to include: new sails, watermaker, solar panels, inverter, new electronics, dinghy and outboard, new hatches, and many small improvements. Plus new cockpit cushions, interior cushions, detailing and new bottom job. Summer 2019 - new interior cushions, new stove, new larger dinghy and outboard, additional fridge for drinks in the cockpit and many more improvements.
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DESTINY III Charter Price Details
| Season Name | 2 guests | 3 guests | 4 guests | 5 guests | 6 guests | 7 guests | 8 guests | 9 guests | 10 guests | 11 guests | 12 guests |
| Winter 2022 to 2023 | $14,000 | $14,750 | $15,500 | $16,250 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summer 2023 | $14,000 | $14,750 | $15,500 | $16,250 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Winter 2023 to 2024 | $14,000 | $14,750 | $15,500 | $16,250 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
DESTINY III Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 28,000$ to 34,000$ | 5,600$ to 10,200$ | 33,600$ to 44,200$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 14,000$ to 17,000$ | 2,800$ to 5,100$ | 16,800$ to 22,100$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 7,000$ to 8,500$ | 1,400$ to 2,550$ | 8,400$ to 11,050$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 14,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 7,000$ |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: $14,000
High season rate: $17,000
Sales tax for Keys (Monroe county) of 7.5% for charters in this area apply.
Please add a 4% sales tax plus the 10% VAT to the charter rate for all Bahamas charters
Winter Bahamas.
Christmas Week: $18,150.00
New Year's Week: $18,975.00
Nonstop direct flights to GGT George Town, Great Exuma from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Toronto.
Day Sail Cat Island and Long Island- Rate is $1800 for a full day up 6 guests, including drinks, lunch, and snorkel gear.
(up to a maximum of 10 pax at $100 extra per person) Delivery would also apply .
Exumas Day Sail: $2400.00 for 6 guests, additional guests up to 12 is +100.00 per person.
Sales tax for Keys (Monroe county) of 7.5% for charters in this area apply.
Please add a 4% sales tax plus the 10% VAT to the charter rate for all Bahamas charters
Winter Bahamas.
Christmas Week: $18,150.00
New Year's Week: $18,975.00
Nonstop direct flights to GGT George Town, Great Exuma from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Toronto.
Day Sail Cat Island and Long Island- Rate is $1800 for a full day up 6 guests, including drinks, lunch, and snorkel gear.
(up to a maximum of 10 pax at $100 extra per person) Delivery would also apply .
Exumas Day Sail: $2400.00 for 6 guests, additional guests up to 12 is +100.00 per person.
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Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Crew Information
Captain: Kirk Guay or Robert Doyle
November to February crew:
Captain Kirk Guay has been running sailing charters and boat deliveries for the past 4 years but has been boating since he was 12 years old in NH. Kirk’s first career was racing motorcycles where he won the New England superbike championship and further earned 13th nationally. After racing, he moved on the become a pilot and dive master between his career as a painting contractor.
Captain Jeanne Guay has also been chartering and delivering boats past 4 years but has been sailing since camp as a kid in RI. Jeanne has done a myriad of diverse work from massage therapist, sous chef, caterer, midwife, nurse, canvas worker, dock master and restorer of vintage boats and campers. Be sure to ask about her roller derby days as well!
Together Kirk and Jeanne have sailed Lake Ontario, Winnipesaukee, northern East Coast, Bimini and all over the Gulf of Mexico. This work is truly a dream as they look forward to many more full bellies and adventures on the water!
March to June crew:
Captain Rob Doyle hails from the Autrailian city of Melbourne. Having spent much of his time in the United States, it was life in the Florida Keys that led him to pursue his sailing and diving career, Rob now has a 100 ton US Coast guard Captain’s license as well as being a SCUBA instructor. He has always pursued athletics, playing rugby and Aussie rules football in his youth. He could often be found along the beach, body surfing as a favorite pastime. Today, besides diving and sailing, Rob really enjoys kayaking in the Keys and Bahamas. He especially loves the Exumas in the Bahamas, and claims this island chain as a favorite location, saying it is beautiful and charter friendly with so many islands being so close together.
Rob’s friendly down under personality suits him well for entertaining aboard, he loves charters that are interactive as his best way to ensure that guests have a great time aboard!
Rob and Anya live aboard their own 42’ sailboat when not working abord Destiny III! They have been dedicated volunteers for hurricane relief, rescue, and emergency food programs when not chartering.
Chef/Mate Anya Elis is so much more; she also holds a US Coast Guard captain’s license and is a SCUBA dive instructor. Anya owned and ran her own dive shop for 15 years. Both German and American, she has done extensive traveling, growing up in SE Asia, to include Indonesia and Taiwan. Being near the water as a child, she indulged in swimming and sailing, along with favorite sports of horseback riding and baseball, she loves all sports!
Following her motto of “Live every day like you are on a sailboat!”, Anya discovered a yachting career while backpacking through Greece after graduating from University in Germany and Louisiana, USA. She has extensive years working on sailing yachts, starting on the deck and transitioning into the galley. Guests rave about her internationally inspired cuisine, from Greek and Italian, to Mexican, Far Eastern and German dishes! Of course seafood is often a primary and well-loved focus.
Anya’s friends describe her as smart, bubbly and creative. She enjoys getting the input of the guests regarding their menu choices, as well as teaching many of her skills such as paddle sports, scuba, snorkeling, and fitness training.
Menu
~~~ Anya's menu ~~~
Here are our selections for you to choose from. We can cook many more and anything you request or would like to substitute, and as long as the ingredients are available in the Bahamas! Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Vegan and other dietary needs welcome, we can change menu items accordingly.
Please note that many foods (for example gluten-free or kosher) are not available in the Bahamas. However, you may bring them for us to prepare.
We enjoy cooking for all! Suggestions always welcomed.
Breakfast
Continental and cooked served every other day or as requested. Fresh fruit salad, and fresh baked bread (except with cooked breakfasts that incorporate starches) served with breakfast every day.
Continental
- Fresh Baked Breads, Bagels or Toast with Cream Cheese, Jellies, Marmalades, and Butter
- Yogurt: Plain, Greek or flavored
- Cereal and Granola
- Fresh Fruit Salad
Cooked Breakfast
- Caribbean rum-soaked French Toast with grilled bananas
- Gordon Ramsay’s Favorite Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Grilled Tomatoes
- Greek Morning: Spinach and Feta Frittata
- French Crepes served to order: Sweet or Savory
- Chef’s Special Omelets a la Carte
- Tart Start: Smoked Fish and Caper Cream Cheese Toasts
- Tasty Dawn: Savory Breakfast Tortillas or Frittatas with Baked Vegetables and Cheese
- Eggs in a Glass: German-style Soft-boiled eggs (peeled, just eat with a spoon) with Mustard-Pepper Sauce
- Shakshuka: Runny Eggs on a Tomato Feta Medley
- Good Mornin Bahamas!: Caribbean Egg Pan with Avocado
- Egg-In-A-Hole: Soft Set Egg with Spinach and Bacon in a Thick Slice of Bread
- Avocado Bliss: Avocado Toast with Egg, Arugula & Bacon
- Indian Sunrise: Scrambled Egg Curry Wraps
- Sweet Beginning: Banana Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas and Maple Sirup
AM Coffee/Tea and Snacks
- Fresh Baked Sweet Goods
- For Example: Fresh Baked Cinna-Buns, Apple Muffins, Banana Bread, Cheese Cake, Brownies, Apple Strudel, Cookies etc.
Lunch
- Ceviche
- Fresh Fish and Other Seafood “Cooked” in Lime Juice and Mixed with Chilli, Cilantro, Peppers and Onion, Served with Fresh Baked Bread
- Indonesian Chicken Satay
- Chicken Skewers Grilled to Perfection and served over Salad with Chef’s Asian Peanut Sauce
- Caesar Salad
- Chicken, Local Fish or Shrimp blackened on a Classic Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons and Dressing
- Mahi Reuben
- Open-Faced Mahi Mahi Reuben made with home-made Sauerkraut
- Angler’s Pesto
- Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers and fresh off the boat Basil
- French Riviera
- Chef’s Special Tuna Nicoise Salad
- Fish Tacos
- Fresh Caught Fish Mexican Street Tacos with Mexican Sides
- Stuart’s Shack
- Fresh Captain Caught Bahamian Conch Salad (in season)
- Garlicky Skewers
- Shrimp, Chicken, Local Fish or Steak Grilled Skewers, Aioli Sauce
- Crab Cakes
- Savory Crab Cakes over salad with mustard-horseradish dressing
- Caribbean Bisque
- Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque with Shrimp or Fresh Fish
- Liquid Lunch
- Chef’s Selection Fresh Made Soup
- Quiche
- Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche
- Not an Onion Soup
- French Onion Soup Casserole
PM Snacks
- Cheddar Beer Bread Rolls
- Fresh Fruit & Nut Platter
- Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Balsamic Bruschetta
- Mediterranean Egg Salad
- Three Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pull-Apart
- Crispy Indian Style Mashed Potato Patties
- Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta
- Baked Three-Cheese Onion Dip with Chive and Pepperoncini
- Flatbread with Smoked Trout, Radishes, and Herbs
- Fried Cashews with Lime Zest and Chile
- Goat Cheese and Salami Stuffed Dates
- Grilled Herb Baguette
- Italian Tonnato Deviled Eggs
- Chef’s Favorite Garlic Bread
Dinner
Appetizers
- Tuna or Vegetable Tartare
- Shrimp Avocado Cocktail
- Seared Conch Fritters, Russian Dip
- Barbecued Prawn and Mango Lettuce Cups
- Prawn Bites with Green Goddess Dip
- Ceviche Martini
- Mango Salsa & Corn Chips
- Kaspressknoedel (Cheese Dumpling) in Broth
- Baked Feta with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Zaziki with Fresh Baguette
- Sesame Seared Tuna with Lemon Soy Butter Sauce
- Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese with Fresh Basil
- Shrimp Salad
- Bruschetta Deluxe
- Crab Louie Salad Lettuce Cups
- Lobster or Shrimp Toasts with Avocado and Cayenne Pepper
- Chicken and Cheese Niblets
Mains
Seasonal Entrees
- Conch Shack
- Fresh Cracked Conch and Peas and Rice. A Bahamian Classic!
- Cat Island Mac
- Lobster Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Dive Right In
- Fresh Captain Caught Lobster Dinner
Desserts
- Classic Bananas Foster
- Berry Cheesecake
- Fried Ice Cream
- Classic Lemon Cheesecake
- Pan-Fried Cinnamon Bananas
- Assorted Cheese Board with Roasted Pepper Jelly on Crostini
- Coconut Rice Pudding with Rum Glaze
- Dulce de Leche
- German Apple Strudel a la Mode
- Tiramisu
- Rum Raisin Banana Bread
- White Chocolate Macadamia Brownies
- Pecan Pie Bars
Drinks and Cocktails
Drinks
These are our Signature Drinks and Cocktails included in your cruise. If you have any special wishes, please be so kind as to bring the drink or ingredient with you, as many choices are not available locally in the Bahamas.
- Local Bahamian Beer
- Kalik & Kalik Light
- Sands & Sands Light
- Red House Wines
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
- Smooth yet medium-bodied. Black cherry and bright red currant, hints of cedar and vanilla.
- or Cabernet Sauvignon Bold, Chile
- Bold, rich and dark. Intense fruit flavors, smooth velvety tannins
- Pinot Noir
- Fruity. Bouquet of cherry pie, hint of savory herbs. Rhubarb, black cherry and clove followed by a brisk finish.
- White House Wine
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Refreshing. Zip of citrus, melon and a touch of minerality
Cocktails
- Rum Punch
- It’s What They Drink in the Bahamas!
- White Rum, Dark Rum, Tropical Juices & Grenadine
- Dark & Stormy
- A Classic Sailor Drink!
- Dark Rum, Ginger Beer & Fresh Lime
- Margarita
- Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice and Agave Syrup, Shaken with or without a Salt Rim
- Sea Breeze
- Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice and Syrup
- Pina Colada
- Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut and Rum
