Crewed all inclusive luxury catamaran, great sailing and fine dining and wining
Yacht
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 3
Description
3 cabins en Suite, Saloon, Sundeck and spacious Cockpit from $370 pp.pn.
Luxury Leopard 46 Catamaran Alexis3
Alexis3 is a Leopard 46 catamaran, owned and run by Bambi and Geoff Alexander who provide a warm welcome aboard to all their guests.
These are your choices :
1. All Inclusive :
This means a total vacation, you do nothing other than relax and work on a tan!
Your Captain Geoff and chef Bambi will do all the work and all the meal preparation all based on your special preferences. Remember that Bambi is a stunning chef and will spoil your taste buds! Dinner is 3 courses.
Includes 6 dinners, 7 lunches and 7 breakfasts, Captain's Bar. Cocktails are a speciality !
You will have one dinner ashore at your expense so as to sample some local flavor.
2. Half Board :
This is much the same as 'All Inclusive' except that you will take 3 lunches and 4 dinners ashore at your own expense.
This allows you to taste and experience the cusine ashore whether it be at Beach Bars or Restaurants all are fun.
We provide all breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners aboard Cool Runnings.
Includes Captain's Bar.
3. Captain only on request.
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Captain Only Rates, per week:
2 - 6 pax - $10900
Like a bare boat, with a highly experienced Captain and hostess as your Personal Island Guides.
Charters of less than one week are pro rated.
Minimum Charter 4 Nights
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All Inclusive Rates, per week: Novenber 2017 to JUly 15 2019
2 pax 12500
3 pax 14000
4 pax 14500
5 pax 15000
6 pax 15500
Charters of less than one week are pro rated.
Minimum charter 4 nights
Add 10 % for Dec 27 to Jan 6
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Half Board, per week 6 Jan to July 15 2017
2 pax $11200
4 pax - $14000
6 pax - $13700.
Charters of less than one week are pro rated
Minimum charter 4nights
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Christmas & New Years add 10% - 6 pax minimum / 7 day minimum. Sorry, no discounts on Christmas & New Years
Captain Only, and Half Board charters are not available for Christmas & New Year
We pick up in St Thomas, or BVI.
We welcome last minute charters!
We welcome Broker inquiries.
For the latest Alexis3 happenings, look for us on FaceBook at: Yacht Alexis3.
This catamaran has a great charter pedigree . She features two lavish queen-sized and
one double cabin each with ensuite heads and seperate showers, and electric toilets. All the cabins are air conditioned. The saloon has CD and Ipod connection, DVD and TV as well as plenty of games. Her tender is a 12-foot rib with an engine powerful enough to pull you around the bay. She also has 2 stand up paddle boards and noodles and floaters for the less active guests. She has enough snorkels and fins for everybody and for the more adventurous Scuba diving and windsurfing can always be arranged.
Some of the best diving in the world is in the BVI, which includes the wreck of the RMS Rhone, which featured in the movie “The Deep”.
There is a wide choice of walks and National Parks to be explored. there are numerous attractive beach bars and restaurants around the Islands.
Whether you are looking for a fully crewed, all inclusive vacation with gourmet meals and drinks provided, or a Captain Only vacation that allows you take over in the galley or dine shore, we guarantee our Leopard will be the perfect choice for you.
Bambi is a gourmet chef with more than 20 years experience. In the all inclusive and half board option she will create delicious daily menus for you from your detailed preference sheet which we receive before your arrival.
Come sail away with us today!!
Your Crew
Geoff and Bambi as seen in "Owner Story" will be your crew.
Geoff and Bambi are very happy to introduce Arno and Irene, who will share the 2019/20 season with them, as their crew aboard Alexis3. Arno and Irene will be aboard from the 1st November 2019 to the end of February 2020. With their extensive sailing and catering experience, together with their sense of fun and adventure, they are an ideal match for us. They will offer the same exceptional sailing and dining experience that is always enjoyed aboard Alexis3.
Captain Arno von Waltsleben, born 1957 in South Africa.
US Citizen. Lives in Long Beach WA, USA.
USCG OUPV License
ASA Sailing Instructor: Courses 101 through 114
ASA Outstanding Instructor 2017, 2018
Sea Miles: 40,000+
As of 2019, Arno has sailed approximately 40,000 nautical miles.
Other interests: Snorkeling, diving, cooking, hiking, travel, movies.
Married to Irene.
Irene von Waltsleben, born 1958 in South Africa.
US Citizen. Lives in Long Beach WA, USA.
First Mate.
Sea Miles: 20,000+
Other interests: Snorkeling, diving, cooking, health and lifestyle, sewing, gardening.
Married to Arno.
Arno started sailing in the 1970’s.
He owned his first sail boat at age 32, and since then has never been without one again.
In 1999, they took their family of 5 on a sabbatical cruise from Cape Town, SA, to Ft Lauderdale USA. They sailed across the Atlantic, to St Helena Island, then South America and from there up the coast to Venezuela, stopping at several islands. Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and Puerto Rico and more islands were visited along the way until they arrived in the USA at the end of that year.
In 2009, he started instructing with ASA where he free-lances for the Blue Water Sailing School in Ft Lauderdale. In 2017 and 2018 ASA awarded him Outstanding Instructor. He instructed on boats of all sizes ranging from 38’ – 55’ catamarans, and mono hulls of up to 60’.
As of 2019, he has sailed approximately 40,000 nautical miles.
His sailing miles include boat deliveries from Slovenia, Turkey, Grenada and South Africa, as well as within the USA and Bahamas.
Arno the chef, and Irene are ex restauranteurs who owned several restaurants in South Africa and Florida before retiring from them to sail full time. Irene not only managed the restaurants, but also hosted Front of House position.
The couple has been married for 38 years. They have 3 grown children, who all love the ocean, and two are also in the food industry.
Irene has done extensive sailing with Arno, with about 20,000 sea miles to account for. She has done the Atlantic crossing, as well as all the international trips. She also accompanied him on many of his sail school charters, both in the USA and Bahamas. She is his trusted first mate, is an excellent cook and hostess.
They are a warm and caring couple who we wholeheartedly welcome aboard Alexis3.
References:
David Pyle – Blue Water Sailing School
Chris Lormand – ASA (American Sailing Association)
Upon Request:
• Private boat owners whose boats were delivered.
• ASA Students
Amenities
Entertainment- Television(Tv)
- Music library
- DVD player
- Stereo
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Coffee maker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Dishes and utensils
- Pantry items
- Kitchen
- Dining
- Communal pool
- Private chef
- Kayak / Canoe
- Boat
- Water sports gear
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Internet
- Living room
- Shampoo
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Clothes dryer
- Linens provided
- Towels provided
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Wireless internet
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- Wheelchair inaccessible
Rates
| Season | Nightly | Weekly | Weekend | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard -- |
$1929 | - | - | - | 5 |
Additional information about rental rates
Rental Notes
Additional Guest Fee $70
Bill O.
Fantastic Trip
Our family loved our time on Cool Runnings with Theo and Augusta. They could not have been more attentive to our every need and their knowledge of the BVI's make our experience extra special. Thank you for the awesome time!
Debra S.
Wonderful Trip
For my 60th birthday, I got to plan a trip for 3 couples and picked a catamaran trip to the BVI’s. Cool Running’s was my choice and what a great choice it was!! Geoff and Bambi were the perfect host and now friends! They took us to beautiful coves and excellent snorkeling areas. Suggested fun things to do on different islands, one of our favorites, was renting a car and driving around Anegada, exploring different beaches and bars. Bambi is a great chef and made use delicious meals. Geoff is an excellent captain and taught the guys how to sail some long sails, plus pours a mean cocktail!! We planned some theme nights while we were on our trip and they were a hit with all, including Geoff and Bambi. It made the evening’s fun to see what everyone would be wearing to dinner. The catamaran was a perfect size with plenty of room for all of us and our cabins were clean and comfortable. One of the most perfect evenings (and each evening was perfect) that will be in my memory for every, is being anchored between Necker and Eustatia Island, watching the sunset, on the front of the boat, while flocks of beautiful pink flamingos were flying overhead, drinking cocktails with my favorite people, and crew. We look forward to doing another trip with Geoff and Bambi soon! If you are considering Cool Runnings for your trip, you won’t be disappointed.
Jessica D.
BVI PERFECTION
I really can't say enough about our time aboard Cool Runnings. My husband, 2 kids (ages 13 and 6) and my in-laws spent a week being treated to the 2 most gracious hosts, Geoff and Bambi, who took incredible care of us, indulging our every whim and anticipating our every need. And the food..expect nothing less than 5-star restaurant quality and you will not be disappointed. Every meal was nothing short of delicious and the desserts were off the charts! Geoff and Bambi were both so lovely and kind, it was a pleasure to be around them! The boat was immaculate and there was plenty of room for 6 people to spread out and have their own space if desired. It is a trip for all ages, you can do as much or as little as you want to, and there is something for everyone. The BVI's speak for themselves in terms of pristine beauty and serenity. Definitely a trip of a lifetime, but largely in part because of the hospitality of Geoff and Bambi. Run, don't walk to book this charter!
Patti K.
Trip of a Lifetime
From the moment Geoff picked us up at the dock and Bambi greated us at the boat with a hug the trip was a dream! They were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure our trip was exactly as we had hoped. We looked forward to every mouthwatering meal that Bambi cooked! The meals she prepared on a boat were incredible and she took care to accommodate likes and dislikes. Geoff's drink of the day was always welcome after a day of snorkeling, sunning and exploring beach bars all over the BVI. We enjoyed talking about their many journeys and marvelled at their world sailings. A trip we had thought would be a once in a lifetime bucket list trip we've decided it was just a drop in the bucket that we must now fill! We would travel with Geoff and Bambi every week if we could!!!