RIPPLE
Location Details: St. Thomas, USVI.
St. Vincent and The Grenadines
Please inquire for additional location availability.
Accommodation: Ripple accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 luxurious queen cabins all ensuite with electric heads and seperate shower stalls and individually controlled AC.
Fans throughout the boat.
Other Entertainment: 250000usd Refit Summer 2023, Rybovich Boat Yard West Palm Beach
4 hair driers
3 hair straigtheners
1 steam iron
shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, sun creams (reef friendly)
cabin and beach towels
Mid week linen change of cabins
Other Toys: Captain Mark is a PADI MSDT instructor and can offer Discover SCUBA courses for uncertified divers and more advanced dive courses including 15 specialties for already certified divers. We carry 9 tanks, 8 Regulators and 14 BCD's and have a compressor onboard too.
Beach set up with sun shade Shibumi and 8 deck chairs, cooler bags for drinks
Kneeboard
Wakeboard
Tube
Floating mat
Sunchill
3 Stand-Up Paddle board
4 Fishing rods and tackle
Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests
Snuba - Third lung - onboard
Spearfishing equipment onboard (USVI only)
2 Bote floating chairs
Underwater lights
Kite gear purchased, 2 boards, 2 kites, 1 harness and 1 bar
Mini malibu surf board
2 underwater scooters, Sublu brand
Entertainment:
Starlink
Speakers on deck
Sonos sound units
Karaoke machine
Movie projector and screen
Fire stick tv and sports streaming unit
Galley:
Drinking water filtration system and soda stream (Ripple won 1st place for designer water at 2023 St Thomas yacht show)
Gas BBQ installed
Communicate: •VHF
•Internet
•Cell Phone
Dive Info: Yacht offers onboard diving.
Max 3 dives included, per certified diver, per 7 nights charter
Additional dives are $50 per certified diver
Scuba gear includes a BCD, regulator, weights and tank. Crew will arrange rental equipment on behalf of the guests and have it onboard when guests arrive
Wetsuits, if desired, need to be rented.
Dive Costs: Non certified, Discover SCUBA Diving experience, 150 per person plus materials, 2 dives included
Advanced Open Water Course, 200 per person plus material, 5 dives included.
Open Water Diver Referral Course, 250 per person plus materials, includes 5 dives
PADI SCUBA diver course, 200 per person plus materials, includes 3 dives.
15 PADI Specialty Diver courses offered, 150 per person plus materials, includes 3 dives
Generator: 19kw and 10Kw
Inverter: 5000 and 2000 W
Watermaker: 75gph/300L
Ice Maker: Yes
Bimini: Yes
Dinghy: 15ft
Dinghy Pax: 8
Dinghy HP: 50
Helipad: No
Jacuzzi: No
Gym: Yes
Stabilizers: No
Elevators: No
Wheel Chair Access: No
AC: Full
AC Night: Yes
AC SurCharge: No
Internet: Onboard WIFI
Salon Stereo: Yes
Sat TV: No
Ipod: Yes
Board Games: Yes
Deck Shower: Yes
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher: Yes
BBQ: Yes
Gay Charters: Yes
Nude Charters: Yes
Hair Dryer: Yes
Guest Smoke: Transom steps
Guest Pet: Yes
Children Allowed: Yes
Min Child Age: no
Adult Water Skis: Yes
Kids Water Skis: No
Jet Skis: No
Wave Run: No
Knee Board: Yes
Stand Up Paddle: Yes
Wind Surf: No
Gear Snorkel: Yes
Tube: Yes
Scurfer: Yes
Wake Board: Yes
1 Man Kayak: No
2 Man Kayak: Yes
Sea Bob: No
Sea Scooter: Yes
Kite Boarding: Yes
Kite Boarding Details: If guests are interested in Kite boarding, the crew will build this into the itinerary and make the necessary arrangements. We carry two twin tip boards, 1 bar and 1 beginner harness as well a 10m and 12m kites
Fishing Gear: Yes
Fishing Gear Type: Various
Num Fish Rods: 4
Float Mats: Yes
Swim Platform: Stern Scoops and platform
Boarding Ladder: Stern Transom
Dinghy Sailing: No
Scuba Onboard: Onboard
Games Beach: Yes
Under Water Cam: Yes
Under Water Video: Yes
Green Make Water: Yes
Green Reuse Bottle: Yes
Green Other: We won 1st place for the designer water competition at the VIPCA yacht show 2023 using our onboard water treatment system and soda stream units We use organic/locally grown produce when available. We provide guests with reef friendly sunscreen and bath products/toiletries. We provide filtered water to limit single use plastics. We provide re-usable water/beverage tumblers to limit plastic/disposable cup use. We use marine/reef friendly dish soap and cleaning products for the interior and exterior of the yacht.\ We use re-usable grocery bags. We are affiliated with 'Sailors for the Sea' - Keeping our Waters Blue by Boating Green! Our crew are guided by this organization in reducing our footprint. We support 'Sailors for the Sea' initiatives. We provide information to our guests on the best practices for 'Traveling Green' Inspiring our guests on the importance of the preservation of our oceans and the beautiful islands in which we vacation. Maximize the use of sail power, to minimize engine emissions. We have a separate battery bank for the A/C (this means the generator does not have to run at night)
Resort Course: 150
Full Course: 250
Compressor: Onboard
Num Dive Tanks: 9
Num BCS: 14
Num Regs: 8
Num Weights: 9
Num Divers: 8
Num Dives: 3
BVI:
Yacht is able to charter in the BVI
ST. Thomas pick-up and drop-off.
ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Yacht is available for charter in ST. Vincent and the Grenadines August 1- August 22, 2025
CRUISING FEES:
Bookings made AFTER Jan15, 2023, will include BVI Cruising Fees.
For all bookings made BEFORE Jan 15, 2023, Fees, and Taxes to be paid by the Charterer.
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4
LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTER RATES: For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.
SLEEP ABOARD:1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client's expense. Includes; boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the
next morning and early start.
TURN AROUNDS: 48-hour turns are standard
HALF-BOARD OPTION: $150 discount per person
Includes; 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client's expense.
LOCAL FARE OPTION: $75 discount per person
Includes; 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client's expense.
HOLIDAY RATES:
XMAS: Flat rate $45,000. Must end no later than Dec 27th.
NEW YEARS: Flat rate $48,000. Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th.
CHILDREN'S DISCOUNT:
$200 discount per child under aged 12 up to a max of 3 children.
No "Captain Only" offered on this yacht.
Born in: 1976
Nation: USA
Speaking Languages: English
French
Born in: 1999
Nation: South African
MEET YOUR CREW
Mark Russell
Michael O'Brien
Born in Japan, growing up in England with American parents, Mark has always been a voyager. Having started sailing at a young age, he completed his RYA day skipper course at the ripe age of 13 years old on a 32’ sloop sailing the French and English coasts. His passion for all things nautical led him to a degree in Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology at the University of Plymouth where he completed his Yacht Master course and worked locally as a dive guide and RIB pilot. Soon wishing to explore further afield, Mark embarked on a career as a professional dive guide and instructor working all over the world and clocking up thousands of dives culminating in a 4.5hr dive to 260’ on a rebreather to explore a war wreck in Vanuatu. This was while working on his first luxury motor yacht. He then stayed in this sector on and off for the next 17 years earning MCA Master 3000 and Y4 engineer licenses. One notable break from luxury yachts was his time spent with the race vessel ‘Earthrace’. The team circumnavigated the globe in 60 days in a 78’ motor yacht with 4 crew and still hold the World Record to this day! Mark loves exploring the Virgin Islands and all the fun, culture and nature it has to offer.
Born and raised in South Africa, Michael O'Brien has always had a deep connection with the ocean. This lifelong passion led him to earn his PADI Divemaster certification in Sodwana Bay, Durban, in 2020 – a testament to his exceptional diving skills.
In the same year, Michael discovered his love for culinary arts. Pursuing this newfound passion, he underwent formal culinary training for 4 years in Stellenbosch. His talent and dedication quickly propelled him into the world of fine dining, where he honed his skills in prestigious Cape Town establishments, including The Manor House and Delaire Graff Wine Estate.
Seeking to combine his two greatest loves – the ocean and food – Michael set his sights on a career at sea. In early 2023, he secured his first maritime position as 3rd chef on a vessel in Scotland. His culinary expertise and adaptability saw him swiftly rise through the ranks, eventually becoming the sole chef aboard an 80-foot yacht cruising the Bahamas.
Now, Michael has embarked on a new adventure as part of the crew aboard Ripple. He brings his unique blend of ocean expertise and culinary mastery to our catamaran, enhancing our guests' experiences with his skills both as a chef and an experienced diver. We're thrilled to welcome him as a valuable member of the Ripple family, where his passion for the sea and gourmet cuisine contributes immensely to creating unforgettable charter journeys.
This great crew look forward to welcoming you onboard Ripple this season and creating the best vacation memories for you, your friends and families.
