Luxury Crewed Catamaran TAPAS
Royal Cape catamaran with chef, captain, five cabins in the Leewards
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About Luxury Crewed Catamaran TAPAS
TAPAS is a Royal Cape 570 catamaran completed in 2023, purpose-built for discerning groups seeking intimate Caribbean exploration. Her twin hulls deliver the stability and shallow-draft capability essential for navigating the Leeward, Virgin, and Windward Islands. Five cabin suites with queen berths and ensuite bathrooms accommodate up to ten guests in understated comfort, with teak joinery and refined neutral tones throughout.
The open-air layout prioritises connection to the sea. A spacious foredeck invites unhurried sunbathing and reading; the aft deck becomes your private dining venue as the sun sets across the anchorage. The flybridge offers panoramic sightlines for morning coffee or evening aperitifs, whilst the saloon interior provides elegant gathering space for evening entertainment or quieter pursuits.
Captain Robert Kmita and Chef Jaclyn lead a professional crew dedicated to your comfort. Cuisine reflects the region's best produce and techniques. The comprehensive water-toy collection includes towed inflatables, stand-up paddle boards, snorkelling equipment, and fishing gear, enabling both active exploration of reefs and leisurely resort-style relaxation between passages.
Highlights
- •Five en-suite queen cabins suitable for families or multiple couples
- •Captain and chef with professional crew; all meals and bar included
- •Towed water sports (wakeboards, tubes) plus snorkelling and fishing kit
- •Twin-hull stability and shallow draft for anchorages others cannot reach
The Charter Experience
A week aboard TAPAS typically begins in Tortola, where your captain plots a course through some of the Caribbean's most sheltered and visually rewarding anchorages. The Leeward Islands' consistent trade winds, protected bays, and thriving marine life make them ideal for both sailors and those content to anchor, swim, and dine ashore at remote beach clubs. Days unfold at your pace—morning passages interspersed with underwater exploration, afternoon lounging on sun-loungers, and evenings featuring either Chef Jaclyn's curated menus or select island restaurants. All operational costs, crew, fuel, and equipment use are included in your charter fee, freeing you to focus solely on the rhythm of island life.
Suggested Itinerary
A typical seven-day itinerary from Tortola explores the British Virgin Islands' protected Sir Francis Drake Channel, calling at iconic anchorages such as Jost Van Dyke, The Baths, and Anegada's pristine reef system. Crossings to the Leeward Islands' northern chain—Barbuda, St. Kitts, or Nevis—are equally achievable for those seeking a longer voyage, with stops at small-ship-friendly harbours and guest opportunities at leading island restaurants.
Specifications
17.4 m
5
10
Catamaran
2023
2
