Bareboat Catamaran Astra
Bareboat performance catamaran for ten across the Virgin Islands
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About Bareboat Catamaran Astra
The Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 represents a modern approach to Caribbean sailing, where comfort and capability meet in a hull designed for both performance and livability. Her wide beam and saloon design flood the interior with natural light, creating an airy, apartment-like environment across six cabins. Four double cabins provide generous sleeping quarters for guests, whilst two additional cabins serve crew or skipper needs.
Built in 2020, this catamaran accommodates up to ten guests and four heads, making her well-suited for groups of friends or extended family seeking self-skippered exploration. The twin-hulled platform provides stability and shallow-draft manoeuvrability essential for island cruising, whilst her equipment package—autopilot, chart plotter, electric windlass, and lazy jack system—supports confident navigation throughout the archipelago.
Highlights
- •Six-cabin layout sleeps up to ten guests across four double and two skipper cabins
- •Four fully appointed heads with shower facilities throughout
- •Modern Fountaine Pajot design with exceptional saloon light and ventilation
- •Autopilot, chart plotter, VHF, and electric windlass for confident bareboat sailing
- •Bimini, lazy jack, and dinghy included; kayaks, paddleboards, and fishing gear available for hire
- •Caribbean base with convenient airport access and endless island anchorages
The Charter Experience
Base yourself in the U.S. Virgin Islands with St Thomas as your gateway, just ten minutes from the airport. The islands present an exceptional sailing playground, with four substantial landmasses and over fifty smaller islets offering countless anchorages, white-sand beaches, and established beach bars and restaurants. The British Virgin Islands lie within easy reach, allowing bareboat charters to explore both territories across a single week. Year-round sunshine, protected waters, and consistent trade winds make winter months particularly popular for Caribbean sailing.
Suggested Itinerary
Typical seven-day routes depart St Thomas and explore the surrounding islands, incorporating popular anchorages at Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, and the Baths, with opportunities to cruise the Anegada Passage and visit the smaller cays. Most routes allow flexibility to favour sheltered anchorages or open-water sailing depending on conditions and guest preference.
Specifications
12.6 m
10
6
10
Monohull
2020
6 kn