Kayachtic Description
The BALI 5.4 is already an exceptional 54-foot catamaran and is the flagship of the BALI range. Thanks to innovations and novel technologies this boat features cleverly designed spaces allowing everyone on board to enjoy the various different areas, with over 126m² of usable space, unthinkable on a catamaran this size. ---BEST IN CLASS--- On top of this, Kayachtic is the best in class when it comes to the BALI 5.4, no expense has been spared and as soon as you step onboard you will be captivated by the exquisite craftsmanship, lavish amenities, and luxurious interiors that rival those of a five-star hotel ---FULLY SILENT A/C--- Kayachtic is designed to be fully silent when running the A/C at night. With a full set of lithium batteries and dedicated inverters for the A/C units, you and your guests won´t have to suffer the sound of the generator whilst you sleep, a typical problem on most other boats! ---DREAM TEAM--- We also pride ourselves on having the best crew in the industry. Xander and Taylor have been doing this for a while to the absolute highest standard. They go above and beyond to provide exceptional service and ensure your every need is met, making you feel like royalty throughout your charter experience whilst also leaving you as your new best friends! Don´t settle for an ordinary charter experience when you can have the most incredible adventure with Kayachtic, where luxury and unforgettable experiences come together!
Cruising Area of Kayachtic
Accommodations
1 master cabin with dual entrances, one to the saloon and one to the aft deck, jump straight into the Ocean from there!
The other 3 double cabins are all roomy and spacious, with full bathrooms and separate showers. No wet heads to be seen.
All main cabins have full A/C and the temperature of each room is individually controlled.
Small single cabin available on request, entrance is through Port fwd cabin. Great for children or teenagers.
Specification
Full wifi on board
Water Sports
● INCLUDED TOYS ONBOARD:
-Paddleboards x2
-Sea scooter
-Wakeboard
-Towable tube
-Floating mat/dock
-Noodles
-Snorkel gear
-Fishing gear
-Beach games
-Drone
-Large TV
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Kayachtic is designed to be fully silent when running the A/C at night. With a full set of lithium batteries and dedicated inverters for the A/C units, you and your guests won´t have to suffer the sound of the generator whilst you sleep.
Kayachtic also has a bimini on the front of the boat, allowing for shade during the day and alfresco outdoor dining!
Cuisine
Green Initiatives
Extra solar panels make Kayachtic one of the most eco-friendly Bali 5.4´s around.
Kayachtic Crew Profile
Captain
Taylor
---CAPTAIN XANDER---
Your skipper, Captain Xander, grew up near St. Louis before moving to Arizona to study finance at Arizona State. He spent his initial years out of college behind a desk working for a large wealth management firm. During a trip to Croatia, he fell in love with sailing and quickly realized that office life wasn’t going to be in his future forever.
In 2016 Xander moved to Chicago, purchased an old sailboat, and spent summer evenings and weekends on the water, sailing around Lake Michigan. After a couple of seasons, he decided that the short Chicago summers and splitting time between the office and the lake weren’t enough so he left the finance world to pursue a career in sailing.
Xander has spent most of his time sailing in the Caribbean, Adriatic, and Great Lakes. His favorite part of the day is when the engines are off and you’re truly sailing. Xander is always happy to show guests the ropes and teach a thing or two about sailing. His goal on every charter is to deliver an unforgettable experience and leave guests with a passion for sailing.
---FIRST MATE TAYLOR---
Your chef/first mate, Taylor, was born in Sydney, Australia but grew up in Los Angeles, California. While pursuing a degree in Art History at TCU, she spent a semester abroad in Florence, Italy studying Italian Gastronomy and Culture. It was during this time that Taylor realized her passion for food which allowed her to refine her culinary skills.
After graduating Taylor began working for a family in the US, preparing meals and helping care for their child. She was fortunate to accompany the family on extended trips around Europe and Africa, exposing her to more unique cuisines and cooking methods.
Having visited 50+ countries, Taylor loves drawing on her experiences traveling to create inventive dishes in a wide array of culinary styles focusing on simple, local ingredients. In 2018 Taylor decided to go from kitchen to galley and started working as a chef on boats. She has worked on sailboats in the Adriatic and Caribbean. Her goal on every charter is to ensure some of your favorite memories are the beautiful sunsets and the amazing food accompanying them.
Xander and Taylor first met while working on charters in Croatia before moving to the Caribbean. Both are extremely passionate about yachting and love delivering the best possible charter for all guests. With 3+ seasons and over 60 Caribbean charters together, Xander and Taylor will ensure your itinerary fits perfectly for your ideal vacation. The Virgin Islands have so much to offer and they can’t wait to show you some of their favorite spots!
**Captain Xander and Chef Taylor are both fully vaccinated**
Xander and Taylor look forward to welcoming you aboard KaYachtic!
Kayachtic Calendar
AvailableBookedHold (can be challenged)Unavailable| Dec 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
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Kayachtic Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 03, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Jan 12, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 | Booked: Tortola - Nanny Cay to Tortola - Nanny Cay |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 | Booked: Tortola, TBD to Tortola, TBD |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Feb 06, 2025 | Unavailable: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 02, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Mar 08, 2025 | Mar 16, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Apr 02, 2025 | Apr 09, 2025 | Unavailable: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Apr 19, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Apr 27, 2025 | May 04, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| May 31, 2025 | Jun 07, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Jul 19, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
| Nov 07, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Boat Show: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | Booked: St Thomas USVI to St Thomas USVI |
Kayachtic Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $29,000
High price: $32,500
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax | 9 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Summer | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 |
| 2024/25 Winter | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 |
| 2025 Summer | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 |
Yacht terms: 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.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
***KAYACHTIC is fully permitted to sail BVI waters***
BVI CRUISING PERMITS, CUSTOMS FEES, AND TAXES:
Included in charter fee
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4
GUEST PAX: 9
LESS THAN 7-NIGHT CHARTER RATES: For 6-night charters, divide the weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide the weekly rate by 6 nights X the number of nights.
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at the client´s expense. Includes; boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning, and early start the next day.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: $100 discount per person
Includes; 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, and all other meals to be eaten ashore at the client´s expense.
CHILDREN DISCOUNT:
$100 discount per child. Children must be under 15 years old to qualify for discount.
CABIN CONFIGURATION:
4 double cabins and 1 small single forepeak cabin. Forepeak Cabin is ideal for children or young teens.
Port Fwd cabin only accessible via another guest cabin. Suitable only for family sharing.
HOLIDAY RATES:
CHRISTMAS 2025: Flat Rate $38,000. Must end by Dec 27th
NEW YEARS 25/26: Flat Rate $42,000. Must begin no sooner than Dec 27th
DIVING: Rendezvous diving available
EMBARKATION: 12PM
DISEMBARKATION: 12PM
TURN AROUNDS:
48-hour turn arounds preferred
Please inquire for 24-hour turns
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE INCLUDES:
• Meals & Beverages onboard
• Fuel
• Mooring fees
• Private Yacht & Service of the crew (captain, chef/mate)
• Insurance for the yacht and the passengers (civil liability)
• Accommodation in private air-conditioned cabins each with an ensuite bathroom and bedding, towels, and beach towels.
INCLUDED TOYS ONBOARD:
• Paddleboards x2
• Sea scooter
• Wakeboard
• Towable tube
• Floating mat/dock
• Noodles
• Snorkel gear
• Fishing gear
• Beach games
• Drone
• Large TV
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Special provisioning requests (inquire for further details)
• Cancellation insurance and private insurance
• Airport transfers to/from the yacht base
• Personal Expenses
TIP:
It is customary to tip your crew at the end of your charter. The amount you leave is totally at your discretion and should be based on the level of service provided. The suggested gratuity is 15-20% of the total charter fee.
Kayachtic Guest Reviews
Crew Review
Captain Xander was the absolute best!!! Always super helpful in suggesting plans, super calm and collected amidst a few boat issues we had, and always encouraging of a good time. Not to mention he found us some awesome swim spots and amazing places to eat. We all met as strangers and left as friends. We definitely know our experience would not have been nearly as amazing if it weren’t for him. We can’t wait to request him next time!!
Crew Review
Xander´s knowledge about the boat, the sea, each island and yacht week was stellar. He was exceptionally helpful in communicating updates, recommending things to do/dinner venues and booking said venues. He was really great at reading overall energy levels of the group and matching them. Also hyping us up when needed! He was accommodating and understanding - reminding us all that it was our trip and tailoring it to us.
Crew Review
I LOVE TAYLOR. That’s my girl!!!! Food was fire, so so good always. Not only were the meals always different, but always fresh, always creative and so well thought out. We had so many different options, everyone always had enough. We kept saying she couldn’t top one meal, and then she’d top it with the next one. If we ate a lot at breakfast, she was flexible about lunch time. She was very attentive and was quick on her feet to making use of what was available. She was super friendly, talkative, energetic, bubbly, funny, and we loved hanging with her. Especially me I got to talk to her a lot and she was awesome. Up early, working hard, on task, cleaning up, not leaving any messes, washing dishes right after meals, and always so helpful to us on setting up/coordinating dinners and hanging with us. Really feel like I made a genuine friend with her too.
Crew Review
When I think of peaches I think of Taylor. Her energy and smile alone made the week that much more fun. Her food was Michelin 3 stars. She was always on point with everything, from getting our tables set up to helping us with jet skis. Taylor is an Aussie but moving to the US and I can´t wait to reunite with her in October.
Crew Reveiw
We challenged you to free us from quarantine and pandemic induced claustrophobic blues while also keeping us safe. You were wildly successful! Xander sailed us to beautiful hidden harbors and secluded beaches without requiring us to look at our watches or a calendar for that matter. Xander accommodated our desire to feel productive by accepting less than effective gestures of help in anchoring and mooring making us feel like contributors despite increasing his workload. Taylor´s meals were inspired, delicious, and beautiful gourmet courses. When the local restaurants shut down mid week, new onboard menus were planned and delivered without missing a beat. Not only were you competent at adjusting to unplanned curveballs, you did so in a way that made it seem like the plan all along. By the end of the trip we were calling you ´mom and dad´ despite us being twice your age. You were the coolest ´parents on the boat´ since you fed us a never-ending stream of painkillers. We highly recommend you as perfect hosts for any group looking to dip their toes in the water and adolescence, secure that you´ll keep them from drowning in either.
Crew Reveiw
Thanks so much for an awesome week. We had so much fun getting to know each of you. You both made the experience one that we will never forget. The food and hospitality were above and beyond. Can´t wait to come back! Thanks again!
Crew Review
The food was amazing. Taste, quantity, and quality was all taken well care of.
She made us feel at home. The food was amazing. Taste, quantity, quality was all taken well care of. She always had a smile on her face which made it even more special. Thank you Taylor!
Crew review (Kayachtic 2024)
What a wonderful excursion you have created for us!
Xander, your sailing itinerary brought us to so many exquisite island locations. We loved anchoring off Little Jost Van Dyke tucked into a little bay where we faced a tiny island with two cute palms standing side by side. Our starry night with sparkling boat lights while buoyed in North Sound, Virgin Gorda was magical! We loved sailing and returning to Anegada bringing back memories from 35 years ago. Among other special spots and sails you topped it off with a snorkeling destination at the Indians where we found ourselves surrounded by tropical fish of all hues and sizes.
Tay, your culinary talent and offerings were amazing! The presentation is a work of art! We could taste the love in each bite and meal. You outdid yourself with every breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Thank you for all the dietary accommodations. The jerk chicken and jollof rice followed by a gluten free chocolate birthday cake for Gary and me topped off the delectable culinary experience! Your kindness, care, joy, and flexibility made our sailing adventure on Kayachtic’s maiden voyage a dream come true!
Thank you so very much! Xoxo
Reina and Terry
Crew review (Kayachtic 2024)
Thank you for making our sailing trip amazing.
Taylor, you thrilled me with delicious vegetarian meals that exceeded anything I would do for myself.
Xander, you’re so kind to answer all my questions about the yacht and to go in the water to take pictures of the group. The two of you work effortlessly together and it´s nice to see. Lastly, KaYachtic is a well-outfitted yacht and there was nothing we said “oh I wish it had this or that”. It was perfect.
Crew review (Kayachtic 2024)
Truly grateful for the chance to have this amazing trip with our family. What an incredible week we had on the beautiful boat and all the great locations, the fabulous food & drinks, and the sun & fun with you two. Thank you for the memories!
Crew review (Kayachtic 2024)
Thank you both for the most wonderful trip aboard Kayachtic! We as a family cannot thank you enough for all the wonderful memories and meals and amazing stories we now have to tell!
Taylor your amazing meals were above 5 stars, everyone onboard agrees that your cooking was everyones favorite part of the trip! Xander, you are an incredible captain. I have never seen my family have so much fun. Both of you guys are amazing and the best yachting experience we have ever had. Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts y’all are now family!
Love the Marlowe and Mitchells
Crew review (Kayachtic 2024)
Thank you for the most incredible week on Kayachtic! We had a blast exploring the islands with both of you. Taylor - the food was amazing every single meal was special. Thank you for all your hard work this week its been an absolute pleasure! The Knigins
Crew review (Kayachtic 2024)
Thank you for making our family trip amazing! You make a fantastic team and make everything look effortless. Every meal was a gourmet dining experience. Each stop and excursion was an adventure.
deVaux and Laurie Families
Crew review (Kayachtic 2024)
Another fantastic trip! Both of you are the best crew! we all enjoyed your delicious menus and expert operation of the catamaran. This trip is a great family experience. Its a week we all look forward to with exciting anticipation.
Hope to do it again. We love it! The Falkin family
