Painted Pelican Description
Painted Pelican is waiting for you on clear blue seas in the beautiful British Virgin Islands. The exquisite 54-foot Aquila Power Catamaran offers 4 spacious cabins each with private head and AC control for your guests to enjoy. 5th Cabin for crew. As you navigate the turquoise blue waters, ask the captain to bring you to one of our secluded snorkeling spots. You will feel like you are swimming in a tropical aquarium as you experience rare and colorful sea life all around you. After your swim, head up to the huge flybridge to dry off and get an overhead view of the coral reefs that surround the island. If relaxing is more your style, lay back on the built-in deck lounging pads or one of our floating mats. The warm island waters will not disappoint, and neither will our delicious Caribbean cocktails! Watch the sunset as you enjoy an extraordinary meal prepared by your chef, who will happily accommodate any guests’ dietary requirements. Check out our sample menu for examples of some of the delicious meals Painted Pelican has to offer. When the sun has set and you are ready to rest, you will feel at home in our spacious and comfortable cabins. Each cabin is equipped with storage space for your belongings and a queen bed. (King in master) The galley and salon have a contemporary configuration and an open-concept space perfect for enjoying time with friends and family. A flat screen TV is placed on the back wall for viewing pleasure in and out of the salon at the barstool seating. Wi-Fi is also included should you choose to stay connected on your dream vacation. Other amenities include: lounging pads for sunbathing, electric grill located on the flybridge, electric winch-style dinghy lift platform, blue tooth capabilities, and sound system.
Cruising Area of Painted Pelican
Accommodations
Ready for your trip of a lifetime? Painted Pelican is waiting for you on clear blue seas in the beautiful British Virgin Islands.
The exquisite 54-foot Aquila Power Catamaran offers 4 spacious cabins each with private head and AC control for your guests to enjoy. 5th Cabin for crew.
As you navigate the turquoise blue waters, ask the captain to bring you to one of our secluded snorkeling spots. You will feel like you are swimming in a tropical aquarium as you experience rare and colorful sea life all around you. After your swim, head up to the huge flybridge to dry off and get an overhead view of the coral reefs that surround the island.
If relaxing is more your style, lay back on the built-in deck lounging pads or one of our floating mats. The warm island waters will not disappoint, and neither will our delicious Caribbean cocktails!
Watch the sunset as you enjoy an extraordinary meal prepared by your chef, who will happily accommodate any guests’ dietary requirements. Check out our sample menu for examples of some of the delicious meals Painted Pelican has to offer.
When the sun has set and you are ready to rest, you will feel at home in our spacious and comfortable cabins. Each cabin is equipped with storage space for your belongings and a queen bed. (King in master) The galley and salon have a contemporary configuration and an open-concept space perfect for enjoying time with friends and family. A flat screen TV is placed on the back wall for viewing pleasure in and out of the salon at the barstool seating. Wi-Fi is also included should you choose to stay connected on your dream vacation.
Other amenities include: lounging pads for sunbathing, electric grill located on the flybridge, electric winch-style dinghy lift platform, blue tooth capabilities, and sound system.
WIFI Included
Specification
Water Sports
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
StarLink and WIFI
Cuisine
Painted Pelican Crew Profile
Captain
Chef/Stew/Mate
Introducing the power team on the power catamaran! Joseph and Julia will be your captain and chef for the vessel, Painted Pelican. Joseph has extensive catamaran experience and Julia can pull a menu together that can accommodate any dietary needs with the use of local and seasonal ingredients. Together, this team will deliver the vacation of a lifetime for your family and friends.
Joseph Paolone: Captain
Joseph hails from the sailing community of the Niagara-on-the Lake in Ontario, Canada. He began boating as a baby on the shores of Lake Ontario, sparking a lifelong love for adventure and discovery on the open water. While studying history at Brock University, Joseph spent many summers working as a sailing coach at neighboring yacht clubs. It was during these years that he realized his passion for boating and his dream of a life at sea could be fulfilled by moving to the Caribbean.
For nearly a decade, Joseph has worked as a charter captain around the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Pacific Ocean. He has completed multiple deliveries and was part of a Pacific crossing on a 32-foot sailboat in the spring and summer of 2024.
Joseph is excited to take you to the most incredible spots in the Caribbean on your charter. He is more than happy to teach guests anything they want to know about boating while sharing his passion for the sea. Joseph also enjoys staying active and can show you his favorite trails and snorkeling spots if that interests you. To top off an exciting day of activities, he would be delighted to make you your favorite cocktail as you relax and enjoy an amazing sunset. Whatever type of charter you fancy, Joseph will make it happen.
Julia Celms: Chef/Stew/Mate
French/ American / Latvian, Julia had the chance of growing up around the world. She attributes her curious, bubbly and outgoing personality to the extensive experiences she had while traveling. Julia loves learning about different cultures in all aspects; Languages, travel and food. Julia´s food is inspired from her experiences with different cultures around the world.
Growing up, Julia´s family got her involved with cooking at a very young age. She eagerly and naturally continued to cook and work in various Parisian restaurants while studying fine arts and photography.
When Julia was introduced to yachting in 2019, she absolutely fell in love with the pleasures of living on a yacht and gathering people around delicious food. Julia finds her cooking to be a form of art that she continues to successfully develop and explore. She loves preparing fresh and healthy dishes and always tries to incorporate local delicacies from the current destination.
This will by Julia´s 5th year in the industry working as a chef in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. She is passionate about her work and is eager to share her delectable creations with her guests.
Painted Pelican Calendar
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Painted Pelican Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 06, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Apr 03, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Apr 04, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Apr 24, 2025 | May 03, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| May 11, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| May 24, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| May 31, 2025 | Jun 08, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Jul 02, 2025 | Jul 19, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Booked: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Unavailable: British Virgin Islands* to British Virgin Islands* |
Painted Pelican Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: $35,526
High price: $39,046
| Season | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 Winter | $35,526 | $36,949 | $37,366 | $37,786 | $38,206 | $38,626 | $39,046 |
| 2025 Summer | $35,549 | $35,969 | $36,389 | $36,809 | $37,229 | $37,649 | $38,069 |
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
All rates are based on 7 nights. Inquire for shorter periods.
2024 New Years Week: $46,315 All-inclusive 8 PAX
Includes: Private 54´ power catamaran. One Master Cabin with King Bed, Three Double occupancy staterooms with private bathroom and shower. All meals and snacks. All beverages, beer and wine. Fuel, A/C, TV and stereo. Snorkeling gear, stand up paddle board, dinghy. Mooring ball fees, cruising taxes and yacht insurance.
Painted Pelican Guest Reviews
Exceeded Expectations
Our charter exceeded our expectations in every area - I had a list of places and I wanted to see and things I wanted to do and Captain James made sure every box was checked! He was professional, hospitable, and fun to be around! In addition, Chef Julia created the most amazing meals every single day! The food was outstanding - so much so we cancelled some reservations and opted to eat on the boat instead because her meals were DIVINE! Our boat was beautiful and spacious. We could not have asked for anything more!
Great job James and Julia. Thank you, Raul
Bucket List Items
This was a bucket list for us. We expected it to be fun but it totally was absolutely a wonderful and extremely awesome trip. Our captain James and Chef Julia made it just perfect. They were always attentive and constantly making sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and over the top beautiful. James was the best captain ever. If you decide to take a trip of a lifetime please ask for James and Julia and by all means do it with Marine Max. No hidden charges and we were told upfront how everything would be. I can’t brag enough on this beautiful vessel and wonderful team. James and Julia … you are the best out there! Lots of laughs and fun.
Trip of a lifetime!
We completed a trip of a lifetime on March 3, 2024. We rented an Aquila 545 from Marine Max complete with Captain James & Chef Julia and toured the BVI’s. I can’t express how special this bucket list trip was. The food was amazing and Chef Julia just raised the bar everyday of our trip. We wanted for nothing and both crew members made this trip special for all 6 of us. The boat was the perfect size for 6 people and Captain James was amazing as well. I highly recommend booking a charter with the two of them. You won’t be disappointed and to us this was a 10 star review!!
Loved every minute!
The 7 days on Painted Pelican were perfect, loved every minute of it. Captain James and Chef Christina were amazing.
I truly did not know what to expect and was so happy with everything.
Looking forward to going again in the future…
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EPIC!
The trip was EPIC!
James and Julia were fantastic, and I couldn´t provide enough praise for them if I tried.
Expectations were exceeded, and we will definitely be doing another trip in the future.
