Cruising Area of Avel Vaez
Accommodations
Cabins share heads. One on starboard one on port. Crew cabins are in the forepeak.
Avel Vaez Specification
Water Sports
Scuba Diving 
Rendez-vous diving only
Cuisine
Avel Vaez Crew Profile
Captain
First Mate/ Chef
Christian Prié
Christian started to work in the industry as a draftsman and decided he wanted to sail the world instead. He got his Captain license and worked on all kinds of boats for O&G and leisure. Christian has over 20 years of experience. The past few years, he has mostly been working in the Caribbeans for major chartering companies. Christian has been involved with Avel Vaez for several months, helping take decisions on the boat design and outfitting. Christian started on joined Avel Vaez during the sea trials and test sail with the certifying authorities. He also was involved in the final commissioning delivery team in Lorient. When he is not sailing, Christian lives in Britany or in Martinique.
Pavlina Melicharova
Pavlína has an adventurous soul. Her grandmother awakened her love for cooking as a little girl. An excellent cook with whom she spent a lot of time in the kitchen. She continued her studies at a hotel school. She owns a number of certificates from gastronomy and hospitality courses in Europe. She has been involved in professional gastronomy almost her entire life. You will definitely not be bored with her. When you are not tasting one of her specialties, she will surprise you with her stories and interesting facts as she traveled around the world for three years, visiting 60 countries.
Pavlína cooks with love and likes learning new cuisines. She prefers to cook healthy, wholesome food and loves colorful plating. For her it is all about taste and nourishing the body with healthy goodness. She follows a no waste system and always tries to use every part of the ingredient. Pavlína likes to introduce clients to rarely used and neglected foods. Pavlina prefers to prepare everything herself from A to Z. Canning vegetables and fruits, making jams, juices, syrups, herbal tinctures, spreads... Besides her passion for cooking, Pavlína has a lot of other hobbies and interests. She practices yoga. She likes to take pictures. She is writing a book. She has a Youtube channel.
Avel Vaez Calendar
Avel Vaez does currently not provide a calendar or bookings list. Please inquire for more information.
Avel Vaez Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter. Inquire for lowest rate.Low price: $16,900
High price: $26,900
| Season | Terms | 2-4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 Winter | All Inclusive | $25,900 | $26,400 | $26,900 |
All Inclusive
An all-inclusive charter covers all provisioning and running expenses. This includes a captain and crew that is fully trained and committed to your safety and enjoyment of your trip. A chef will provide the kind of exceptional, personalized meal preparation that you would expect of a five-star restaurant. The listed rate may not include all local taxes, cruising permits, premium beverages and scuba activities. Inquire for more information.
Plus Expenses
The price includes a professional crew operating your chartered yacht, but all running expenses such as fuel, tax, provisions and any other costs are extra. Calculate between 15-25% for a sailing yacht and 25-35% for a motor yacht on top of the given rate with an APA cash payment made to the ships agent or captain, who will keep an open tap and produce full accounts of all expenditures. Unused APA money will be refunded. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
MEDITERRANEAN RATES: + 20% APA (Mediterranean rates are for Greece and Croatia. Please enquire for rates on other Mediterranean destinations)
CARIBBEAN SEASON
Thanks giving
4 PAX: $27,900
5 PAX: $28,400
6 PAX: $28,900
Christmas’ week:
4 PAX: $28,900
5 PAX: $29,400
6 PAX: $29,900
New Year’s week:
4 PAX: $30,900
5 PAX: $31,400
6 PAX; $31,900
Included in Caribbean rates:
• Provisioning
• Standard Bar
• Fuel
• Water
Not Included:
• Local Cruise taxes and permits
• Additional dockage and mooring fees when requested by guests
• Diving
• Rental of sporting equipment
• Off-boat excursions
MEDITERRANEAN SEASON - Please enquire for
Included in Mediterranean rates:
• Local Cruise taxes and permits
Not Included (APA)
• Provisioning
• Standard Bar
• Fuel
• Water
• Additional dockage and mooring fees when requested by guests
• Diving
• Rental of sporting equipment
• Off-boat excursions
Avel Vaez Guest Reviews
Sailing the Cyclades on AVEL VAEZ
The food was delicious/ the atmosphere set by Pavlína was so incredibly relaxing that it is going to be difficult to adjust back to normal life! Every single breakfast was amazing every single lunch was amazing and every single dinner even the late ones were absolutely delicious. We will miss the late night baked GnocciShow more
Patrick and Cristina and Jacob
Memories that will last a lifetime on AVEL VAEZ
Such an incredible experience on the boat. It would not have felt complete without you, Pavlína and Chistian. Both of you are so down to earth and made us feel at home. Christian’s incredible sailing skills were so comforting. His knowledge of sailing made Ida and I always feel safe with him as captain. Pavlína’sShow more
Ida and Peter
Relaxing time on S/V AVEL VAEZ
Thank you Christian and Pavlina, your gracious hospitality made me feel completely relaxed. It was exactly the vacation I needed to reset my mind. One thing Patrick and I were talking about was how at ease we were. It was in that discussion we realized that it was because all the little day to dayShow more
Mike
Onboard AVEL VAEZ
Christian is an outstanding sailor, which made me feel entirely at ease and confident. Pavlína is incredibly kind an patient and her cooking was exceptional contributing to a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. I truly hope to see them both again; they are genuinely fantastic people!
Blake