Luxury Crewed Catamaran AD ASTRA 5.4
Bali 5.4 catamaran charter in the BVI with captain and chef
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About Luxury Crewed Catamaran AD ASTRA 5.4
AD ASTRA 5.4 is a Catana Bali 5.4 catamaran built in 2019, purpose-designed for relaxed yet refined Caribbean cruising. Her layout maximises outdoor living across dual hulls, with generous deck space for social gatherings, al fresco dining, and leisurely sun exposure. Five cabins accommodate up to ten guests in genuine comfort, avoiding the constraint of overcrowding that affects many charter vessels.
The interior balances light, open-plan entertaining with private spaces for rest and reflection. Captain Lukata Samuel, a 100 Ton Master and Virgin Islands native, has sailed these waters since childhood and led charters across the BVI, Puerto Rico, and the Grenadines. Chef Benita Marshall holds equivalent master's credentials, has logged over 5,000 nautical miles, and crafts menus rooted in Caribbean farm-to-table principles, drawing on family agriculture and six years of culinary development. Her background in wellness and certified yoga instruction contributes an additional dimension to wellbeing aboard.
Highlights
- •Dual-hull catamaran design with expansive socialising and dining zones on weather decks
- •Five cabins with five queen beds and two single berths, sleeping ten guests without compromise
- •Captain with lifelong BVI expertise and youth sailing instruction background across the Caribbean
- •Chef combining 100 Ton Master certification with farm-to-table cooking and wellness instruction
The Charter Experience
A week aboard AD ASTRA 5.4 unfolds across the British Virgin Islands with flexibility to pursue your preferences. Days balance active water pursuits, unhurried anchorages, and dining experiences that capture local character and seasonal ingredients. Captain Lukata curates routing with cultural immersion and access to artisanal provisions in mind; Chef Benita's menus shift with market availability, ensuring breakfast, lunch, and sunset dinner feel connected to place. The crew's combined expertise transforms navigation, provisioning, and daily rhythm into a coherent narrative rather than a sequence of stops. Year-round availability includes the Caribbean Leewards from St Martin, extending possibilities for extended regional exploration.
Suggested Itinerary
Sample seven-day routes depart Tortola and navigate clear waters connecting Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and the smaller islands in between. Days can emphasise reef exploration and water activities, serene anchorages suitable for yoga or reading, or island landings curated by the captain for local artistry and cultural exchange. Chef Benita times provisions around village markets, allowing menus to reflect what each day's location offers. The itinerary adapts entirely to your rhythm, not a fixed schedule.
Specifications
16.0 m
10
5
10
Catamaran
2019
8 kn
2