Morning Star is equipped with x3 queen cabins and x1 twin bunk cabin for guests to use. The 3 queen cabins have en suite bathrooms and the bunk cabin has its own bathroom but it is just outside the cabin door in the hallway. Guests do not share a bathroom with crew. Additional costs apply if crew are asked to change cabins to the bunk cabin.
#Pax:8
Draft:4.26
Cabin Configuration:3Queen(s), 1Twin(s)
Wash Basins:4
TP in Heads:Yes
A/C:Full
Cruising Speed:6
Length:48.23 Feet
Make:Dufour
Showers:4
Heads:4
Helipad:No
Max Speed:10
Beam:26.25
# Cabins:4
Tubs:0
Elec. Heads:4
Jacuzzi:
Year Built:2023
Dinghy hp:TBD
Sea Scooters:No
Wave Runners hp:No
Snorkel Gear:Yes
Wake Board:No
SU Paddle Boards:Yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):Aft
Gear Type:Light Tackle
U/Water Camera:No
Kite Boarding:No
Dinghy # pax:10
Water Skis Adult:No
Kneeboard:No
Tube:Yes
Kayaks 1 Pax:No
Floating Mats:Yes
Beach Games:No
Rods:
U/Water Video:No
Kite Boarding Details:No
Sailing Dinghy:
Water Skis Kids:No
Windsurfer:No
Scurfer:No
Kayaks (2 Pax):No
Swim Platform:Aft
Fishing Gear:Yes
Fishing Permit :
Sea Bobs:No
Captain: Chrisjan Kotze
Chef: Cleona Kotze
Delicious cuisine, prepared fresh on board
Chef Cleona
Sample Menu
This menu is designed to showcase the finest Caribbean flavors and gourmet cuisine, and can be fully customized to meet all dietary needs and preferences.
Day 1
Welcome Aboard Breakfast
Tropical fruit platter, island yogurt, granola, fresh pastries, eggs cooked to order, bacon or sausage.
Lunch
Grilled mahi-mahi tacos, pineapple slaw, lime crema.
Cocktails & Snacks
Painkillers, puff pastry pinwheels (pesto & cheese).
Dinner
Starter: Avocado, mango & citrus salad
Main: Caribbean-spiced grilled chicken, coconut rice, roasted seasonal vegetables
Dessert: Dark chocolate mousse with passionfruit
Day 2
Island Flavours Breakfast
Banana pancakes, maple syrup, fresh berries, scrambled eggs.
Lunch
Chilled seafood pasta salad, garlic focaccia.
Cocktails & Snacks:
Rum punch, coconut shrimp skewers.
Dinner
Starter: Creamy pumpkin & ginger soup
Main: Pan-seared snapper, lemon butter sauce, herb potatoes, green beans
Dessert: Key lime tart
Day 3
Beach Flavours Breakfast
Avocado toast, poached eggs, fresh smoothies.
Lunch
Gourmet beef or veggie burgers, hand-cut fries.
Cocktails & Snacks
Frozen margaritas, zesty guacamole & crunchy plantains.
Dinner
Starter: Caprese salad with fresh basil.
Main: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, creamy mash, roasted carrots.
Dessert: Tiramisu al Bicchiere.
Day 4
Caribbean Comfort Breakfast
Omelette station, pastries, fruit, yogurt.
Lunch
Caribbean Beef Roti – with cucumber & carrot slaw and mango chutney spoon.
Cocktails & Snacks
Gin & tonic, marinated olives & grilled halloumi mosaic.
Dinner
Starter: Roasted red pepper & tomato soup.
Main: Herb-roasted chicken, garlic potatoes, Mediterranean vegetables.
Dessert: Warm apple crumble with vanilla custard.
Day 5
Sailing Feast Breakfast
French toast, caramelised banana, bacon.
Lunch
Lemon ricotta pasta, parmesan, rocket salad.
Cocktails & Snacks
Espresso martinis, rustic harvest cheese board.
Dinner
Starter: Smoked salmon, citrus crème fraîche, capers.
Main: Grilled beef fillet, chimichurri, sweet potato purée.
Dessert: Classic cheesecake with berry compote.
Day 6
Breezy Flavours Breakfast
Breakfast burritos, fresh fruit smoothies.
Lunch
Chicken or falafel shawarma bowls, warm flatbreads.
Cocktails & Snacks
Aperol spritz, prosciutto-wrapped melon.
Dinner
Starter: Beetroot & goat cheese salad, honey dressing.
Main: Pan-seared salmon, lemon risotto, grilled asparagus.
Dessert: Warm chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.
Day 7
Farewell Feast Breakfast
Continental breakfast, eggs Benedict.
Lunch
Mediterranean mezze platter, grilled vegetables.
Cocktails & Snacks
Bellinis, fresh fruit skewers.
Dinner
Starter: Chilled gazpacho.
Main: Caribbean seafood grill, herb potatoes, island salad.
Dessert: Passionfruit crème brûlée.
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Rates are : Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house
N/A
Non-Commissionable and subject to availability.
Commissionable if not discounted
Pro-rated for charters under 7 nights.
Children under 12: -$100 per child | Infants: -$500 per infant
Three Meals per day & beverages including alcohol | Fuel | Mooring fees | Captain & Chef | Yacht & passenger liability insurance | Air-conditioned cabins with en-suite baths | Linens - bedding, bath towels & beach towels | Daily tidying of cabins and bathrooms, trash removed | Daily tidying of yacht common areas | Mid Week linen change | Toiletries (body wash, shampoo, conditioner and hand soap).
Special provisioning requests | Travel, cancellation & private insurance | Airport transfers | Personal expenses | Premium or excessive alcohol requests
1. The charter fee includes British Virgin Islands (BVI) taxes, fees, permits and/or National Park fees and/or Customs and Immigration fees.
2. Onboard Wifi is included, however data rates cannot be guaranteed since the yacht is moving and on the ocean.
3. Should the Charterer have any complaints about the Yacht or the Crew they shall notify the captain in the first instance and, if the matter is not resolved within 12 hours, shall notify the Owner in writing through the Broker as soon as possible, who shall try to remedy the matter, the owner shall have no liability whatsoever in respect of any complaints which the Owner has not been notified within 48 hrs of the occurrence of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.
4. Travel insurance and Cancellation/Curtailment insurance is highly recommended and should be sourced by the Charterer, especially during hurricane season.
5. Crew gratuity (customary 15 - 20% of the Charter Fee for great service) is additional and at the CHARTERER's discretion. This gratuity should be given at the end of the Charter Period and prior to disembarking the Yacht.
6. Although every effort will be made to maintain the same crew throughout the season, with any crewed Yacht there is the possibility of a Crew change in the lead up to the Charter Period.
7. Any tandem charter involving multiple yachts requires the guests that paid for a specific yacht and are on that yachts manifest to be the only guests on that yacht during meal services, while underway, and overnight sleeping. This is due to safety and maritime requirements.
8. Guests have use of 3 queen cabins with en-suite bathrooms and 1 twin bunk cabin unless otherwise agreed to in the contract.
9. All-Inclusive Rate includes: Three Meals per day & beverages including alcohol | Fuel | Mooring fees | Captain & Chef | Yacht & passenger liability insurance | Air-conditioned cabins with en-suite baths | Linens - bedding, bath towels & beach towels | Daily tidying of cabins and bathrooms, trash removed | Daily tidying of yacht common areas | Mid Week linen change.
N/A
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to crew gratuity and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
Yacht Type
Catamaran
Length
48.23 Ft
Crew
2
Cabins
4
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All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
All Inclusive
Everything is taken care of with an all-inclusive charter — from provisioning and fuel to the ship's bar and daily running costs. Your captain and crew handle every detail so you can focus entirely on enjoying your trip, while your onboard chef delivers restaurant-quality, personalised meals tailored to your tastes. Please note that local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities may be listed separately. Get in touch for full details.
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