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Sun Daze

55' / 17m - Bali Catamarans - 2023

JUDGES CHOICE AWARD FOR MIXOLOGY-VIPCA 2025!

Sun Daze is under the command of Captain Caydon Harris and Chef Natasha Milliken-Smith who were awarded "Best in Show Up to 53" at the 2024 Charter Yacht Society of the BVI charter show! And, they won the Judges' Choice Award in the Mixology competition in 2025 at the VIPCA Charter Show in the USVI! This well-liked and seasoned crew will provide guests with a fantastic experience.

Sun Daze will accommodate 8 charter guests in 3 spacious queen cabins and 1 sprawling master cabin for those who desire more space. She is a 2023 sailing catamaran offering Starlink, a hydraulic lift, teak, a hard top bimini, solar panels, air conditioning, water maker, ice maker, full sized refrigerator, a fully customizable menu, ecofriendly and reef safe toiletries, a well-stocked ship's bar, and coffee/espresso machine.

Also included is guest snorkeling gear, underwater scooters, wakeboard, stand-up paddle board, 10 ft. floating dock, pool noodles, fishing gear, board and card games, television in the salon, and a Fusion 3 Bluetooth-enabled sound system.


$32,000/week - $32,000/week
Guests
8
Crew
2
Cabins
4
Bathrooms
4
Sleep Accommodations
4 Queens
Summer
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
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Specifications

Type Catamaran
Length 55' / 17m
Beam 29' / 9m
Draft 4' / 1m
Builder Bali Catamarans
Built 2023
Speed 8 Knots Cruising
Accommodations
  • An expansive primary cabin with dual entrances to the saloon and one to the aft deck, jump straight into the Ocean from there!
  • 3 additional spacious Queen cabins.
  • All cabins are en-suite. (3 with separate showers & 1 wet-head).
  • All cabins have full A/C and each room's temperature is individually controlled.
  • Crew occupies starboard mid-ship cabin

Lounge Areas:

  • Top desk fly-bridge with lounging and seating with a 360 degree view.
  • Forward cockpit and lounge and dining area
  • Aft cockpit with seating and dining accommodations
  • Main deck has a bright and airy main salon (fully air-conditioned) as the galley direct access to the forward cockpit lounge area.
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Gym
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Maker (349)
  • Communication (<p>Starlink Wifi on board</p>)
  • Generator
  • Power Inverter
  • Sun Awning
  • Deck Shower
  • Bimini
  • BBQ
  • Hair Dryer
  • VCR/DVD
  • Salon Stereo

Additional Amenities

  • eFoil
  • 4x Sea Scooters
  • 16' Paddleship
  • 12 ft. Floating Hammock
  • 2x Stand Up Paddle Boards
  • Snorkeling Gear
  • 3 Fishing Rods
  • Beach Games
  • Pool noodles / floaties
  • Rendezvous diving

Additional Entertainment

NEW for 2026/2027 - Sun Daze is designed to be fully silent when running the A/C at night. With a new set of lithium batteries and dedicated inverters for the A/C units, you and your guests won't have to suffer the sound of the generator while you sleep.

 

  • Fusion 4 Zone Bluetooth Enabled Sound System with 8 speakers
  • Television in the Salon
  • Starlink wifi on board
  • Espresso Machine
  • Ooni Pizza Oven (for make your own pizza night!)
  • Icemaker
  • Reusable Yeti Tumblers for Guest Use
  • Bar stocked to guest preferences
  • Caribbean made ecofriendly and reef safe toiletries
  • Board and card games

Let's Start Planning Your Trip

Mainsail has built a highly experienced team of brokers throughout the years to make your charter experience seamless. Take advantage of over 50 years of combined travel experience at no cost to you!

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Water Activities

Tender Yes

  • Scuba Onboard (Request Details)
  • Stand-Up Paddle Board (2)
  • Tube
  • Wake Board
  • SeaScooter
  • Snorkel Gear
  • Float Mats
  • Swim Platform (Yes, hydraulic)
  • Beach Games
  • Fishing Gear (3)
Crew
Crew 2
Captain Ben Nucci
Nationality Canadian
Languages Spoken English, French

CAPTAIN BEN

Captain Ben grew up in Canada, surrounded by nature, and spent his summers exploring its beautiful lakes, where his passion for boating and adventure first began. Being on the water has always been a big part of his life—whether cruising, wakeboarding, tubing, or simply relaxing in the sun.

 

Since then, his career has taken him to incredible places around the world. After a full season captaining crewed charters throughout the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, he developed an in-depth knowledge of the area and loves sharing its hidden gems, world-class snorkeling, vibrant beach bars, and breathtaking anchorages with guests.

 

Beyond the Caribbean, he's captained private charters along the coastlines of Croatia and Sicily while building his offshore experience through yacht deliveries, with passages through the Baltic Sea, the U.K.'s coastal waters, Panama to Guadeloupe, and Jamaica to the Cayman Islands. These experiences have given him broad knowledge and confidence in both coastal cruising and offshore passage making.

 

Whether guests are after adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, Ben's goal is to create an unforgettable experience tailored to the group. He takes pride in a fun, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home—great music, plenty of laughs, and a passion for showing guests the very best of the islands, making every charter a trip they'll remember long after stepping ashore.

 

Certifications:

  • Yachtmaster 
  • VHF radio
  • STCW
  • PBL 2

 

CHEF KATIE

Chef Katie hails from the UK and brings four seasons of yachting experience across the BVIs and Mediterranean to Sun Daze. A passionate and dedicated yacht chef, she thrives in the dynamic world of yacht hospitality, where attention to detail and creativity are paramount.

 

Katie takes great pride in delivering exceptional cuisine, from elegant multi-course dinners to casual bites, and loves crafting high-quality cocktails to elevate every guest experience. Friendly, hardworking, and adaptable, she aims to create memorable dining moments that exceed expectations while maintaining a positive, professional atmosphere onboard.

 

She is excited to bring her culinary expertise, creativity, and enthusiasm to the team, ensuring every meal and every moment is enjoyable for guests and crew alike.

 

Outside the galley, Katie loves sharing her favorite corners of the BVIs with guests, leading hikes to scenic overlooks, guiding them to secret snorkeling spots, and hosting boat-wide yoga sessions.

Let's Start Planning Your Trip

Mainsail has built a highly experienced team of brokers throughout the years to make your charter experience seamless. Take advantage of over 50 years of combined travel experience at no cost to you!

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Yacht Availability & Rates

Summer
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
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  • Booked
  • Hold/Option
  • Unavailable
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Season 2 Pax 3 Pax 4 Pax 5 Pax 6 Pax 7 Pax 8 Pax 9 Pax 10 Pax 11 Pax 12 Pax
Winter 2026 to 2027 $32,000 $32,500 $33,000 $33,500 $34,000 $34,500 $35,000
Summer 2027 $32,000 $32,500 $33,000 $33,500 $34,000 $34,500 $35,000

Charter Details

  • Guest Maximum: 8 pax. 4 air-conditioned Queen cabins.
  • Turnaround: 48 hours (24 hours upon request)
  • Embark/Disembark: 12:00 PM / 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Charter Duration: 4 nights
  • 6 Night Rate: (Weekly rate ÷ 7) × 6 | 5 Night Rate: (Weekly rate ÷ 6) × number of nights

Sleep Aboard

The yacht does not offer sleepaboards.

 

Half Board & Local Fare

  • Half Board: -$100 per person (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners). Remaining meals ashore at charterer's expense.
  • Local Fare: -$75 per person (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners). Remaining meals ashore at charterer's expense.

Discounts

Pro-rated for charters under 7 nights.

Children under 12: -$100 per child 

 

Holiday Rates (2026)

  • Christmas: 7-night minimum | $38,500 (2-8 guests) | Must end by Dec. 27
  • New Year's: 7-night minimum | $42,000 (2-8 guests) | Must start Dec. 27 or later

All-Inclusive Rate Includes

Three Meals per day & beverages including alcohol | Fuel | Mooring fees | Crew Services | Yacht & passenger liability insurance | Air-conditioned cabins with en-suite baths | Linens - bedding, bath towels & beach towels | Daily tidying of cabins and bathrooms, trash removed | Daily tidying of yacht common areas 

 

Not Included

Special provisioning requests | Travel, cancellation & private insurance | Airport transfers | Personal expenses | Premium or excessive alcohol requests

 

Additional Information

  • Winter Season rates begin November 1.
  • Suggested crew gratuity: 15-20% of the charter rate not included.
  • Sun Daze is fully permitted to sail BVI waters
  • BVI Cruising Permits and Taxes included in the charter fee
  • Diving: Rendezvous diving available