COLIBRI
Accommodation: Primary suite with King-size bed and 3 queen cabins all ensuite with electric heads and shower stalls. Each cabin is equipped with a hairdryer and toiletries. Primary cabin has a safe.
Other Entertainment: Miele Coffee station
Professional espresso machine
Ceramic BBQ and smoker
Other Toys: 2x Efoil Fliteboards
2 man Jacuzzi tub on foredeck featuring 8 jets with underwater colour-changing neon lights.
Dive Info: Colibrí offers diving with crewmember Matilda Money-Kyrle, an Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Three dives per week are included for certified divers. Non-certified guests can experience a
complementary Discover Scuba Dive. Referral Open Water Certifications (guests arrive with pool and
classwork completed at home) and other training courses are also available, please inquire.
All guests interested in diving, certified or not, must complete a medical evaluation form and a liability
waiver BEFORE arriving. A doctor’s release may be required depending on health conditions or
concerns. Certified divers are required to provide proof of certification to their highest level of training
before diving onboard Colibrí.
Divers are encouraged to purchase dive insurance, we recommend Diver’s Alert Network: https://dan.org
Dive Costs: 1. During a seven-day charter onboard Colibrí, certified divers may participate in a maximum of five
dives/week (one on each full charter day), three of which are complimentary. One Discover
Scuba Dive is complimentary for each non-certified guest. Additional dives are charged at
$50/dive/diver.
2. Dives include tank fills, all gear including weights and dive lights, briefings and a scuba instructor
serving as a guide.
3. Open Water Referral $350/person.
Generator: 1 x 12KW & 1 x 21 KW
Inverter: 5000w (220v) 3000w (110v)
Watermaker: X 2
Ice Maker: Yes
Dinghy: 14' Highfield
Dinghy Pax: 8
Dinghy HP: 50 HP
Helipad: No
Jacuzzi: Yes
Gym: No
Stabilizers: No
Elevators: No
Wheel Chair Access: No
AC: Full
AC Night: Yes
AC SurCharge: No
Salon Stereo: Yes
Ipod: Yes
Board Games: Yes
Deck Shower: Yes
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher: Inq
BBQ: Yes
Gay Charters: Inq
Nude Charters: No
Hair Dryer: Yes
Guest Smoke: Non Smoking Yacht
Children Allowed: Yes
Jet Skis: No
Wave Run: No
Knee Board: No
Stand Up Paddle: 2
Wind Surf: No
Gear Snorkel: Yes
Tube: Yes
Scurfer: No
Wake Board: No
1 Man Kayak: No
2 Man Kayak: No
Sea Bob: No
Sea Scooter: No
Kite Boarding: No
Fish Permit: BVI Yes #750593
Fishing Gear: Yes
Fishing Gear Type: Trolling rods where permitted
Num Fish Rods: 2
Float Mats: Yes
Swim Platform: transom
Boarding Ladder: Starboard aft
Dinghy Sailing: No
Scuba Onboard: Onboard
Games Beach: Yes
Green Make Water: Yes
Green Reuse Bottle: Yes
Green Other: PH Balanced mineralized water on onboard. Refillable insulated cups. Eco & reef safe soaps.
Full Course: Open Water Referral $350
Compressor: Onboard
Num Dive Tanks: 10
Num BCS: 8
Num Regs: 8
Num Divers: 8
Num Dives: 5
Num Night Dives: 8
Num Dive Lights: 8
using the "Divide-by-6" rule for charters 5 nights or less. Full board includes all meals aboard (Seven breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners), full bar and wine pairings. It is customary for guests to eat one meal (lunch or dinner) per week ashore at their own expense. Land-based excursions, fishing licenses, transfers, rendezvous activities, crew gratuities and travel insurance are not included in the charter rate.
Charters of less than 4 nights available depending on schedule and season, please inquire.
Colibrí is a BVI-based yacht and crew.
BVI Cruising Permits and Taxes included
48 hours between charters preferred, inquire for less.
NOT able to pick up or drop off in the USVI
Christmas and New Years week 2025/26
Christmas Week = Up to 8 guests $68,310. Minimum 7 nights.
New Years Week = Up to 8 guests $68,310. Minimum 7 nights
Charters outside the British Virgin Islands:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for British Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the British Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.
Born in: 1982
Nation: American
Born in: 1983
Nation: American
Your Captain and Chef are native Texans who have been married since 2007. Avid travelers, Kristiann and Graham have lived on four continents and visited over fifty countries. Their experiences have taught them that great vacations are made up of many small details.
After 10 years in the corporate world, the Gips reached a point where they could focus on what they love to do most: travel, host guests, and sail. They purchased a 44’ catamaran, Allende, upon which they sailed over 30,000 nautical miles. After seven successful seasons, Graham and Kristiann were thrilled to upgrade their charter program aboard the luxurious Colibrí.
Dive instructor and stewardess Matilda Money-Kyrle is the newest addition to the crew. Matilda is an encouraging and enthusiastic individual who excels at inspiring guests to try new activities. Her years of working in the service industry and her experience on superyachts make her a valuable addition to the team.
Consummate hosts, Graham, Kristiann and Matilda find great pleasure in working as a team and creating lasting memories for their guests. All crew are CPR/First Aid certified and fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Captain Graham Gips
Graham is an engineer by training who spent a successful career in the oil and gas industry. While working abroad, he learned to sail on a 20ft racing dinghy with Kristiann as crew. They raced weekly for several years, topped the local podium and earned the chance to compete internationally.
While he has a competitive streak, Graham is a detail-oriented and safety-conscious sailor who puts the comfort of his guests first. He knows the islands well and can craft an itinerary that suits everyone aboard. When the anchor is set each evening, Graham then turns his attention to crafting cocktails to your taste.
Chef Kristiann Gips
Before joining the yachting industry, Kristiann ran a successful catering company. She honed her culinary skills by accommodating a wide variety of preferences and dietary needs each day. In 2021, Kristiann further refined her skills by training at the acclaimed Ashburton Cookery School in England.
Kristiann loves to combine gourmet delicacies with local ingredients for new twists on classic dishes. She works with the Captain to plan a menu that perfectly complements the activities on your sailing itinerary. When she’s not in the galley, Kristiann enjoys escorting guests on snorkel safaris.
Stewardess / Dive Instructor Matilda Money-Kyrle
While earning her degree in Geography, Matilda worked as a water sports instructor in the UK taking guests paddle-boarding, kayaking and cliff jumping. Unwilling to give up a life on the water, Matilda then worked a Mediterranean season onboard a 50m yacht. She achieved her PADI instructor qualification in Thailand and loves sharing her knowledge of diving and marine life. Her knack for teaching will inspire confidence as you try new activities aboard!
