Crewed Catamaran ALORA

The Bali 4.8 catamaran ALORA delivers the comfort of a modern floating home with the freedom of open-water exploration. Her three queen cabins accommodate six guests in private en suite quarters, whilst the generous deck spaces frame the Caribbean's most coveted anchorages. Built in 2024, she combines catamaran stability with contemporary design, offering the dual advantages of shallow-draft cruising and generous interior volume.

Life aboard ALORA centres on her versatile outdoor areas. The foredeck bronzing platform invites morning coffee as you drift past Norman Island, whilst the flybridge becomes your vantage point for sunset aperitifs. The saloon's retractable aft wall dissolves the boundary between interior and sea, creating an al fresco dining space that transforms with the light. Her galley and open layout encourage the kind of unhurried socialising that defines barefoot luxury in the islands.

Captain Frances McCarthy brings over a decade of Caribbean and Mediterranean experience, backed by RYA Yachtmaster Offshore credentials and a reputation for crafting itineraries around your interests. Chef Marielle, trained in professional culinary arts, draws on travels across Central America, New Zealand, and India to create cuisine that honours local ingredients whilst surprising the palate. Together, they ensure your charter reflects your pace, not a preset agenda.

Your week unfolds in the Leeward Islands' most accessible waters, where the BVI's protected anchorages offer reliable conditions and minimal transit times. Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Anegada provide distinct characters within a single sailing day. Beyond the BVI, ALORA regularly explores the wider Leeward arc from St Martin, accessing quieter islands and lesser-known reefs. The catamaran's shallow draft opens shallow-water anchorages unavailable to monohulls, whilst her beam and stability mean flat living even in modest swell. You set the rhythm: some days are structured around diving or paddleboarding in specific bays; others remain unscheduled until breakfast, when the crew gauges conditions and mood. Onboard yoga, professional snorkeling instruction, or simply anchored silence are all within reach.