Delivered in 2023, the new, upgraded Port to Vino is ready to welcome you to your home on the water for your sailing vacation. Every inch of the boat is designed with guest comfort in mind, from the spacious covered flybridge with sun loungers to the forward door accessing the sunken cockpit seating on the bow. Your group will be able to spread out and relax in style no matter where they get comfortable on the boat with stunning views of the islands under sail.

The interior of the boat offers all the comforts of home, but on a luxury yacht. She has four queen staterooms each with its own ensuite bath including one larger owner's suite with walk out to the cockpit. Port to Vino will accommodate 6-8 guests comfortably. The welcoming salon featuring the galley up allows for guests to watch their gourmet meals being made while they relax on the couch. Meals are served al fresco on the back deck where you can take in views of the coastline and enjoy the sea breezes.

Port to Vino's outdoor deck areas offer plenty of flexible space. Pass the day reading, sunbathing, or relaxing on the flybridge. The forward trampolines, forward sunken seating area, and aft deck lounge and dining areas extend your living area and give easy access to the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. All of the boat toys are available to make your fun on the water even better. There is something for everyone as you sail in pristine waters.

*Stock photos are used as Port to Vino will launch in June of 2023, photos of the actual yacht will follow*

PORT TO VINO Samana 59

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Accommodation: Port to Vino showcases one owner queen cabin and three guest queen cabins all with ensuite bath. The cabins are appointed with ample storage and headroom, plus luxury linens and toiletries, for a very comfortable guest experience.

Other Entertainment: AED Defibulater

Oxygen Tank

Dive Info: Rendezvous Only

Generator: 17 KW x 2

Inverter: 5000W

Watermaker: Yes

Ice Maker: Yes

Bimini: Yes

Dinghy: 15 ft

Dinghy Pax: 10

Dinghy HP: 70HP

Helipad: No

Jacuzzi: No

Gym: No

Stabilizers: No

Elevators: No

Wheel Chair Access: No

AC: Full

AC Night: Yes

AC SurCharge: no

Internet: Onboard WIFI

Salon Stereo: Yes

Ipod: Yes

Board Games: Yes

Deck Shower: Yes

Special Diets: Yes

Kosher: Inq

BBQ: Yes

Gay Charters: Inq

Nude Charters: Inq

Hair Dryer: Yes

Guest Smoke: Transom Only

Children Allowed: Yes

Min Child Age: Water Safe

Adult Water Skis: Yes

Stand Up Paddle: 2

Gear Snorkel: Yes

Tube: Yes

Wake Board: 1

2 Man Kayak: 1

Sea Bob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Fish Permit: TBA

Float Mats: Yes

Swim Platform: 2 x Stern

Boarding Ladder: Stern

Scuba Onboard: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only

Under Water Cam: Yes

Under Water Video: Yes

Green Make Water: Yes

Green Reuse Bottle: Yes

Compressor: Not Onboard

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Yacht ID 8264

Home Port BVI

W Base Port BVI

Prefered Pickup Nanny Cay BVI

Yacht Types Luxury catamaran

Flag BVI

Yacht brand Fountaine Pajot

Yacht name PORT TO VINO Samana 59

Production year 2023

Length 17.00 m (59.00 Ft)

Beam 30 m

Draft 4.5 m

Engine Volvo 150HP x 2 / 2 x 17KW GEN

Cruising speed 10 KTS knot

Cabins 4

Berths 8

Water tank 278 Gal

Christmas / New Year's 2024/25: 1-8 Guests 51,750
Christmas week to end by December 27th. New Years to begin no earlier than December 28th
7 night minimum
BVI Ports Only

Half Board Rates: Includes All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
Deduct $120 per person from rate.
Remaining meals and associated beverages to be taken ashore at guest expense.

Jeff Nichols

Captain

Born in: 1982
Nation: American

Caitlin Nichols

Chef/Mate

Born in: 1986
Nation: American

Jeff and Caitlin have been working together since they met on the job at a dive shop in coastal North Carolina in 2010. Employment opportunities have taken them around the globe and back, settling in the BVI in 2012. They transitioned to crewed sailing charters from running dive boats in 2014 and haven’t looked back, logging over 150 charters with many happy guests who often return to make more memories. Their specialty is active, adventurous groups who want to explore all that the BVI has to offer above and below the water and love introducing kids to the ocean, so bring on the families! The BVI has been home for Jeff and Caitlin for many years but will always hold a special place as it’s where they were married on a beach in Virgin Gorda.

Captain Jeff holds a USCG 200 ton Near-Coastal Masters license and has been operating boats commercially for over 15 years. Hailing from Mississippi, Jeff cultivated his love for boats and the water in his adult life and can’t imagine doing anything else. He is originally trained as a high level dive instructor and naturally progressed to earning a captain’s license to operate the boats he’d previously worked on as crew. Running crewed charters allows for a more relaxed pace and the ability to tailor charters to each guest’s preferences, something that was more difficult to accomplish on dive boats. Jeff is a wealth of knowledge about the BVI, so make sure you listen in for “story time with Captain Jeff” while on charter.

Chef Caitlin also comes to chartering from a professional diving and marine research background but has been cooking since she was a small child and has the photos to prove it. She grew up in Pennsylvania and spent her formative years in the kitchen with her mom and Italian grandmother. Most of her menu items are cultivated through family recipes and world travels, bolstered by training at Ashburton Chefs Academy. She loves incorporating fresh, local ingredients with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Virtually everything Caitlin cooks is assembled from scratch, including an assortment of breads and pastas. She’s happy to accommodate a range of allergies and specialty diets. When her schedule allows, Caitlin loves getting in the water for guided snorkel tours with the guests, dusting off her marine science degree to talk about fish behavior and biology.
In the off season, Jeff and Caitlin spend time in the mountains of Western North Carolina where Jeff enjoys riding his motorcycle through all the twisting, scenic roads and Caitlin spends time volunteering at the local animal shelter. No better way to recharge after a busy charter season than with mountain views, crisp air, and not a large body of water in sight. They’re not able to have a dog on board during the charter season, so they “rent” as many as possible through the foster program at the shelter and take them out camping and hiking as frequently as they can!
Jeff and Caitlin are fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Port to Vino sample menu

All of Caitlin's cuisine is prepared from the freshest, local ingredients available. Below is a selection of options, but every menu is highly customizable to adjust for dietary preferences. Emphasis on made from scratch.

Breakfast

Parfait with homemade granola, Greek yogurt, wild berry compote

Southwest egg cups with sausage, pepper, and cilantro

Caribbean French toast made with fresh challah bread

Lobster eggs Benedict on homemade English muffins

Freshly baked cinnamon rolls

Lunch

Pork tenderloin souvlaki with roasted garlic tzatziki and fresh made flatbreads

Beef or black bean burger sliders on homemade brioche buns with sweet potato fries

Chicken satay skewers with Vietnamese noodle salad and peanut sauce

Blackened fish tacos with mango salsa and avocado crema

Southwest quinoa salad with chili-lime shrimp

Roasted butternut squash sandwich on rosemary focaccia with feta and caramelized onions

Dinner

Herb encrusted lamb chops with sweet pea risotto, roasted carrots and a lemony mint drizzle

Citrus lobster salad with avocado, orange and grapefruit segments, mango, fresh greens, and a citrus champagne vinaigrette

Asian sticky ribs with sesame broccoli and wasabi parsnip puree

Honey balsamic pork tenderloin medallions with shallot green beans and a Hasselback potato

Mahi en Papillote with couscous and a fresh tomato salad

Dessert

Lemon cheesecake mousse with fresh blueberries

Croissant bread pudding

Key lime pie with candied lime rind

Mixed berry cobbler with Tahitian vanilla ice cream

Chocolate lava cake with raspberry coulis

Cocktails

Basil 8: Vodka, muddled red grapes and basil, lime juice, simple syrup, ginger ale, bitters

The Groupie: Vodka, muddled lemon and superfine sugar, ginger beer, bitters

Pina Agave: Silver tequila, muddled cucumber, lemon juice, agave syrup, pineapple juice, lemon lime soda

Dark n' Stormy: Gosling's Black Seal rum floater, ginger beer, bitters

And many, many more!