bali catamaran 4.5

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Coming from the R&D department of the Catana Group, the BALI 4.5 invites you to enjoy sailing with an open space feel. By not following the norm, the BALI 4.5 is quite an innovation: panoramic views, great natural ventilation, large forward cockpit with removable tables and sundeck, standard or fly bridge helmsman area, elegant design and finishing, great internal and external living spaces, unique level of self sufficiency, unbeatable comfort and seagoing qualities and not to mention the performance and safety that you would expect from a Catana.

PRESENTING THE OPEN SPACE INNOVATIONS

A NEW WAY OF LIVING AND SAILING ON A CATAMARAN

Relaxing : great internal and external living spaces

A great forward cockpit with a seating area, removable tables and a great sundeck (18 m²) instead of the traditional trampoline.

An aft cockpit with a seating area, LED lights and a foldable table.

An additional sundeck on the coach roof.

Comfort : enjoy the best of what cruising has to offer

a unique freshness of the saloon with large, fully retractable windows

exceptional amount of daylight with a panoramic view from the saloon

equipment level that will satisfy the most demanding sailors

elegant design and interior décor arranged to provide you with a stay that is as pleasant as your own home

Practicality : Innovations that leave nothing to chance A high level of self sufficiency with a 800 l fresh water tank that can be combined with a water maker that provides 200 l of fresh water an hour, fuel tank of 800 l, 615 l American type fridge with an icemaker and a chilled water dispenser and a generator. Along with that, all necessary household appliances are at your disposal and that includes a dishwasher, a washing machine, an espresso maker…

Sailing : CATANA technology, quality and performance BALI 4.5 Open space is built in the Catana shipyards in France, using the best quality materials. Using the closed-cell PVC foam sandwich construction and hull fabrication by infusion ensure rigidity, durability, and weight reduction. The design and the height of the nacelle allows a better passage through water and with that a higher level of comfort and safety. With the mast moved further aft there is more space for a larger self tacking jib and with the self tacking system, greater manoeuvrability. The sail area and weight ratio is the biggest in its class and that brings the performance that you would expect from a Catana catamaran.

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SAIL IN “OPEN SPACE” MODE

Coming from the R&D department of the CATANA yard, the Bali 4.5 tempts you to the pleasure of sailing in Open Space. Outside the norms, the Bali 4.5 is simply an innovation: panoramic views, exceptional natural ventilation, a vast forward cockpit with removable tables and sunbathing area, standard or flybridge helm stations, sleek design and décor, huge interior and exterior living spaces, a level of self-sufficiency unique in its class for comfort at sea and unrivalled sea-keeping qualities! Not to mention the performance and safety you would expect from Catana.

PRESENTATION

INTRODUCING OPEN SPACE innovations

A NEW WAY OF LIVING AND SAILING ON A CATAMARAN IN OPEN SPACE

Relaxation: vast interior and exterior living spaces

a forward cockpit with dining area and gigantic sunbathing area (20m²) in place of the traditional trampoline, an aft cockpit with lounger, equipped with LEDs, entirely flush-decked and enhanced by a folding table, a sunbathing area on the coachroof.

Comfort: to enjoy the best of sailing

a unique cool feeling in the saloon, due to the large, totally retractable windows exceptional light and a panoramic view thanks to the numerous, large openings in the saloon a level of equipment to suit the most demanding requirements a sleek design and interior décor, arranged for living… as you would at home.

Practicality: Innovations which leave nothing to chance A level of self-sufficiency (800 litre water tank combined with a 200 litre / hour engine-driven watermaker, 800 litre fuel capacity, 615 litre American-style fridge/freezer with ice maker and chilled water dispenser. A unique level of autonomy in its class thanks, among other things, to two engine-driven 12 Volt DC generators. The whole controlled via a multiplexing touch screen with integral tutorial. As well as all the essential appliances to have aboard, including a trash-compactor, 9 place dishwasher, washing machine, espresso machine, etc.

Sailing: CATANA technology, quality and performance The BALI 4.5 OPEN SPACE is built at our factories in France, using the best possible materials. The choice of a closed-cell PVC foam sandwich and fabrication by infusion ensures rigidity, longevity and weight savings, and as a result, the Bali 4.5 is the lightest in its class. The design and height of the nacelle allows a better passage through the water, giving comfort and safety. With the rig further aft comes the possibility of a larger headsail, and with the self-tacking solent, greater manoeuvrability. Its sail area to light displacement ratio is the highest in its class, giving the performance, safety and sea-keeping quality you would expect from Catana!

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SPECIFICATIONS

Out of THE ORDINARY SPECIFICATIONS

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An unrivalled level of self-sufficiency in its class, sail area to light displacement the highest in its class, standard or FLYBRIDGE helm station, “square-topped” mainsail or standard, 2, 3 and 4 cabin versions, OPEN Space concept,…

Technical specifications - Bali 4.5

Photos of the boat, technical features.

Length HT : 45ft (13.60m)
Max. width : 43ft (13m)
Weight : 11.80 tons
Draft : 4ft (1.22m)
Max. sleeping capacity : 10
Number of cabins : 3 to 4
Bathrooms : 2 to 4
Water capacity : 800L

Standard motorisation

Engine Power : 100hp
Fuel capacity : 800L

Standard canopy

Total sail area : 410sqft (125m2)
Mainsail area : 230sqft (70m2)
Genoa/jib area : 180sqft (55m2)

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Bali 4.5 - bareboat catamarans.

The ideal charter boat for family and friends sailing together. The modern Bali design brings saloon space outdoors with seamless flow to the cockpit, has more deck space and spacious lounges.

The Bali 4.5 Open Space combines Catana's experience in performance with their understanding of a holiday crew's accommodation needs. The designers have listened to their market and identified all the features that make for a great charter, whether you plan to holiday full bareboat or with the support of a crew.

The living spaces on this catamaran are rightly described as vast, with appointments of the highest standard as sailors have come to expect from Catana.

The Bali 4.5's rig is configured with smooth sailing in mind. The mast is placed well to the aft to reduce pitching, while a smaller main and self-tacking headsails make for easy sail handling.

Date Added: May 9th, 2018 Last Updated: Oct 11th, 2023

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Regions: Caribbean , Mediterranean , South Pacific/Oceania , Americas , South-East Asia
Destinations: Antigua & Barbuda , Bahamas , British Virgin Islands , Cancun & the Maya Riviera, Mexico , Croatia , Florida Keys , Guadaloupe , Italy , La Paz, Mexico , Langkawi , Martinique, St Lucia, & The Grenadines , New Caledonia , Phuket & Andaman Sea , Tahiti: The Society Islands

Guests: 8 to 10
Cabins: 4 double, two bow singles
Berths: 8 to 10
Length: 13.6m, 45'
Beam: 7.4m, 24'
Draft: 1.2m, 4'
Engine(s): 2 x 50 hp
Fuel Capacity: 830l, 219g
Water Capacity: 820l, 217g

Equipment Includes: Bimini/spray hood, electric windlass, hot & cold water, transom shower, 12 volt electrics, dinghy and outboard, bed linen, VHF, CD/FM radio, wind, depth and speed instruments, GPS and chart plotter. Additional equipment may vary. Ask us for equipment available on the boat in your preferred destination.

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Specifications and accommodation layouts may vary. Ask us for the details of this boat in your preferred destination. Many boats have additional saloon berths not indicated above.

Rating: 4 / 5 The boat was very good, in good condition, very clean and tidy and well equiped. Only one small problem, we had a lot of rain and the only table that would seat 8 was outside so having dinner inside meant that someone had to stand. Difficult to pick one place above the rest. We were a little disappointed at the Isle of Pines that the locals have the place sown up. But we enjoyed the whole trip. Navigation was not as difficult as i was led to believe. The water maker on the boat made a huge difference and because there were eight of us we had a party every night. Lionel, New Zealand, Aug 17th, 2019

Rating: 5 / 5 The southern lagoon of New Caledonia is absolutely beautiful. We didn't get to the Isle of Pines but the overnight anchorages in the lagoon made up for it. We also spent a couple of days in the Bay of Prony in some very pretty anchorages. The wind was constant from the SE which provided champagne sailing for us. We only caught one decent sized fish but we let it go. Bruce, Australia, Nov 22nd, 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 "The water in Bora Bora was amazing. We found the Bali 4.5 to be an excellent boat for cruising the lagoons around Bora Bora, Taha'a and Raiatea." Glenn, Australia, Nov 4th, 2018

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Bali 5.4: Our New Cruising Catamaran

We investigate the controversial bali design concepts.

We bought a new Bali 5.4 Catamaran and will take possession in October 2019! Exciting news, right? Some people are a little perplexed, especially since everybody knows that we love our current catamaran, a Lagoon 450S. It is, in our opinion one of the best sailing catamarans in this size range for live aboard. So, why change?

When we first looked at buying a new catamaran three years ago to place in a Yacht Business Program , we had three competitors in our size and price range; the Lagoon 450S , FP Helia 44 and Bali 4.5 . Each had good and not so great qualities but we ultimately settled on the Lagoon 450S . It ticked a lot of the boxes for us at the time and for three years we lived and worked aboard Zuri, sailed 6000 NM, visited exotic locations like Cuba , raced in several regattas, and hosted two catamaran rendezvous events in the Bahamas from her. We had a great time and loved traveling while working on Zuri.

BUT! The Bali catamaran range was of great interest to us right from its inception in 2014. It represents innovation and new concepts in sailing catamarans that is very intriguing, and we followed their progress closely over the years. In September 2018 we visited the Cannes boat show in France where the new Bali 5.4 was launched. We were very impressed and after carefully inspecting the boat for quality and features for the Catamaran Guru website video, we knew that

this boat will be very popular. With the Catana performance pedigree as its foundation, this boat was a game changer for the industry in terms of innovation, use of space, livability and quality.

With no intention of buying a new catamaran, we congratulated the Catana / Bali team on this magnificent vessel and we told them that if we ever wanted to change catamarans, the Bali 5.4 would be our top pick. We went on to create our video and voted the Bali 5.4 our top pick of new designs for 2018 . That proved to be a good prediction on our side because it was subsequently also voted Multihulls Magazine’s “Multihull of the Year 2019” by its readership! We were so excited for them and little did we know then, that a mere five months later we would sign a contract for hull #20 of the Bali 5.4 range.

The video at left features details of the Bali highlighted by Boris Compagnon, Sales Director of Bali. Also, see a detailed video of the Bali 5.4 features .

Bali 5.4 Layout Perfect for Our Crewed Charter Business

We operate our boat as a Crewed Charter Business and more accommodation and bigger living space seemed like a great way for us to do our onboard seminars in comfort. This Bali 5.4 has 4 master cabins, crew cabin, custom utility room, huge salon and forward terrace / cockpit and a flybridge big enough to accommodate 10+ people. We needed this crew cabin to be comfortable with a separate shower and toilet for an internship we are about to implement for young people wanting to pursue a sailing career. All in all, the Bali 5.4 is a perfect fit for doing fast ocean passages, traveling in comfort and working onboard with plenty of space for everyone.

Bali 5.4 Catamaran Features: True Bluewater Cruising Catamaran

When the first Bali catamaran was launched in 2014, it created a stir in the industry. Catana Group owner, Olivier Poncin and designer Xavier Fay, turned conventional thinking about catamarans on its head. They redesigned the entire modern catamaran by implementing innovative design ideas and unconventional and highly controversial concepts. Bali has total market acceptance today. They have now built 300+ catamarans and is the third biggest manufacturer in the world after Lagoon and Fountaine Pajot.

Our 3 Stages of Bali 5.4 Research

Bali gave us unrestricted access to research every aspect of the Bali catamaran range. We visited the factory, interviewed the designer and naval architect, and sailed the boat ourselves. We went through the boat carefully before we made the decision to purchase. After all, this is a substantial “upgrade” for us both in terms of size and price and we run a very diverse sailing business aboard so there were a lot of needs to be met. We wanted to validate the design and construction of the Bali 5.4 are sound.

We are eager and available to talk with anyone interested in Bali catamarans at upcoming boat shows or in our Hollywood, FL, (Fort Lauderdale) marina office. We will also host meetups during our Atlantic crossing in the Bali 5.4 from Europe to Miami and during the ARC Rally . See the schedule of events at the end of this article.

Because our research was detailed, there is a lot to share. So, we will discuss the Bali 5.4 research process and results in three parts, each in separate posts with videos.

Part One: The Fundamentals
Part Two: Specifications & Layout
Part Three: Performance & Sailing

In this post, we discuss part one.

Part One: Bali 5.4 Fundamentals

Catana Pedigree
Bridgedeck Clearance
Structural Integrity & Construction
Solid Foredeck
Scupper Draining System
Rudder Position
Open Space Design
Tilting Door
Interior & Equipment

Picture by Namaste, a luxury crewed charter catamaran in Croatia>>

1. CATANA PERFORMANCE PEDIGREE

The Catana performance catamarans’ DNA is evident throughout this Bali range. Typical features such as the high freeboard, underwater performance hull, lightweight construction, and high-tech building materials demonstrate the Catana pedigree. However, there is a distinct difference in the Bali cruising catamaran range. Poncin specified to designer, Xavier Fay, that since the Bali catamaran range is designed to be a cruising catamaran. This meant adding more living space and enough load carrying capacity without compromising the yacht’s performance.

Unlike monohull boat designs that carry weight without much loss of performance, an overloaded catamaran rapidly loses performance and, eventually, safety. In order to counter this, multihull manufacturers like Bali are continually looking for ways to reduce construction weight to increase potential payload capacity while retaining optimal performance.

Typically, catamarans don’t carry weight well. So once loaded up with all the cruising gear, they underperform significantly. So, Mr. Fay specified that the Bali 5.4 catamaran design had to carry the weight that a cruising cat would usually carry in extra equipment and supplies typically needed for extended cruising. Creature comforts such as generators, washing machine, icemaker, provisioning supplies, and such as well as long-range capacity fresh water and fuel tanks were added. This particular Bali 5.4 has a huge 315-gallon fuel tank and a 315-gallon water tank. A tall order, but Xavier Fay successfully designed an underwater performance hull while utilizing the entire platform with enough buoyancy to carry the weight of equipment and supplies for extended cruising.

The boat has a good power-to-weight ratio, a well-designed hull shape, and robust center of gravity which ensures superior performance. Typically, cruising catamarans have a beam-to-length ratio of about 50% of length overall which is evident on this design. The Bali 5.4 hull has the characteristics of a performance hull underwater, much like a Catana. Above the waterline, it transitions to a chine (see picture below) with wider hull sections which gives it instant buoyancy when the hull submerges while sailing. This wider section above the waterline also enables additional interior volume without compromising the underwater shape. Read our article Cruising Catamaran Performance Debate .

2. BALI 5.4 BRIDGEDECK CLEARANCE

Bridgedeck clearance is important for a catamaran’s seaworthiness and crew comfort. Ocean waves need room to pass between the hulls of a cat. Additionally, it needs space between the hulls for the bow waves that each hull creates separately as these V-shaped waves from the bows meet under the bridgedeck and increasing the wave height and the clearance needed.

Slamming occurs with inadequate bridgedeck clearance which significantly impacts speed and performance. Read our article on bridgedeck clearance on catamarans to see a video explanation of the importance of bridgedeck clearance .

The Bali catamaran has very high bridgedeck clearance and has no intrusions or obstructions inside the tunnel which allows the smooth transition of water between the hulls for minimal noise or slamming. This again is part of the Catana DNA. As a good rule of thumb, 5 to 6% of the overall length is considered to be a good proportion and this design excels in this department.

3. BALI CATAMARAN STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY & CONSTRUCTION

Consider that the catamaran’s hulls are actually two boats joined together by a bridgedeck. These “boats” are constantly fighting each other and trying to go in their own direction. The boat structure must be strong enough to counter this and, at the same time, deal with the downforce of the mast in the center of the bridgedeck. The catamaran performs an amazing feat contending with all the opposing forces inherent in the multihull design. For that reason, it is critical to ensure the design and manufacturer are reputable with a track record to demonstrate structural integrity.

The Bali catamaran is full-composite construction with Divinicell closed-cell foam core and is vacuum-infused. This saves significantly on weight. Bali separates itself from other cruising catamarans by using the more expensive Divinicell closed cell foam for the core in the hull versus balsa wood core. This method of construction and the use of these lightweight, but strong, materials produce a very light, rugged, and rigid vessel and minimize flexing for good performance characteristics.

4. BULKHEADS

The Bali has substantial bulkheads throughout for structural strength. All the bulkheads are tabbed and laminated onto the hull and deck which ensures a very rigid construction, much like an aircraft wing. The structure is built on a matrix of box sections in the bridgedeck which enables an open-plan layout with no intrusive bulkheads in living spaces. This construction method provides maximum strength and rigidity, eliminates creaking, and minimizes flexing.

The side of the hull has a recessed section running most of the length of the hull (see the pictures below) which gives longitudinal rigidity for added strength. The port-lights are installed in this recessed area, allowing them to remain open when it is raining, which is a nice feature for cruisers.

5. SOLID FOREDECK

Probably the most controversial feature of the Bali design is the solid foredeck and with good reason. This has never been done before and has never been tested, or has it?

Some of the oldest production catamarans were built by the Prout family, since the 1950’s in England . They have built around 500 catamarans and one of their more popular models was the Snowgoose 37, built mainly in the 1980s. Prout is no longer around, but the Snowgoose is still a popular cruising boat even today. Looking at the Snowgoose 37 , you notice that they are designed with a solid foredeck.

The solid foredeck seems to be the new trend and Bali appears to have won the race to the front with a completely integrated and usable foredeck as a feature. It is not merely another add-on or afterthought, but rather a well-designed integrated feature. The unique box-section construction and lightweight infusion technology enabled Bali to replace the trampoline netting with a solid deck without adding extra weight.

The solid foredeck is attractive for several reasons. It increases the usable living space substantially and is really comfortable and very dry in most conditions compared to the traditional netting. Recent models by many catamaran manufacturers are aiming to reduce the size of their nets while increasing accommodations by moving the deck forward.

Bali’s solid foredeck is the strongest construction for a catamaran design because it is part of the bow structure rather than a flimsy joint between the hulls. This contributes to the rigidness of the boat, making it much stronger than conventional catamarans with two bows joined by a crossbeam and netting. The acute angle of the underbody of the solid deck and the buoyancy of the solid foredeck cause the bows to lift up rather than dive into the waves which improves performance and safety even further. Read more about the Bali catamaran solid foredeck .

6. DRAINING SCUPPER SYSTEM

The solid foredeck and living area require a very effective scupper system to drain any water that is taken over the bows. The water drains efficiently and quickly through a very unique and clever draining system. The water drains through a big opening in the well down into the nacelle. It is fitted with three backward facing scuppers, mounted in a step, which is molded into the center nacelle. In the event that the foredeck gets swamped, the water can be purged quickly with no pushback. Designer, Xavier Fay, made sure that the rate of draining the cockpit complies with the building code requirement of 15 seconds and, in fact, improved it to 12 seconds which is 20% better than code requirements.

7. RUDDER POSITION

The Bali has the rudder positioned far back and aft of the propeller yielding good tracking ability under sail and maximum response and maneuverability. Having the rudder aft of the propeller enables to use of the propwash to kick the stern in one direction or the other. Most production cats have their propellers aft.

8. OPEN SPACE DESIGN

The living space of a Bali catamaran is much bigger and more effectively used than a traditional catamaran layout. The living space was increased across the entire platform by eliminating separate living spaces and integrating it into one big open space without restrictive bulkheads.

The innovative box section construction made this possible and opened the entire platform from the bows to the stern. The forward-thinking design puts this boat ahead of the curve and sets a new standard in comfort, safety, and performance. As an example, the Bali 5.4 has 1,381 sq ft of usable living space versus a Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 at 1,298 sq ft or a Leopard 58 at 1,295 sq ft. That’s more than 80 sq ft more of usable living space…a full 8′ x 10′ room worth!

SIMILAR CATAMARAN COMPARISONS

Bali 5.4 catamaran living spaces: salon, bali 5.4 catamaran living spaces: front cockpit, bali 5.4 catamaran living spaces: flybridge, 9. bali 5.4 unique tilting door.

The tilting door is another of Bali’s controversial features viewed with much skepticism in the industry. Today, it seems to be one of the most popular features. It makes total sense. By eliminating restrictive bulkheads, the interior saloon area can now be integrated with the outside cockpit area and become one big open space by tilting this door up and away into the roof.

When down in locked position, the tilting door protects the crew from the elements. But when tilted up, it completely disappears into the roof to enable an oversized open aft cockpit. The living space created by the open tilting door is impressive and when open along with the front door and side windows open, the ventilation negates the need for air conditioning. When the door is closed it creates a salon and living space unmatched by any boat below 70 foot. It has more living space than any other boat in of its class.

The door is operated with a hydraulic unit, a very powerful and efficient system. In the event of a failure, an emergency valve still allows the door to be lowered on gas-filled struts. It’s important to note that the design of this tilting door has a significant redundancy built in. That guarantees the absolute safety of the user at all times. The rams are doubled-up and equipped with fall-arrest valves. The traction cables are also doubled-up for each of the rams.

A customized sealing system has been developed for each Bali model for the lower part of the doors to create a watertight seal in the saloon. On the peripheral part of the pivoting and tilting door, a brush system creates a windproof barrier. These two systems provide a good seal. This innovation complies with the required building codes and is a feature that works well. With more than 200 boats built with this design, it has been perfected and functions flawlessly.

10. QUALITY INTERIOR & EQUIPMENT

The new upgraded wood package and interior, as well as fit and finish, is vastly improved and the interior is very comfortable. The equipment is all high quality from top manufacturers such as Lewmar, Lofrans, Victron, and Yanmar. We will discuss our specifications list, upgrades and customizations in our next video and post.

The full-size “American” refrigerator with built-in ice maker and cold-water dispenser was another controversial feature on the Bali catamaran range. People made fun of this at first, but believe me, it is something you get used to very quickly and not something one would want to be without once you have experienced it. Since it is a feature in mega yachts, Bali decided to do the same in regular catamarans and it is a winner!

Watch this video of the Atlantic crossing of one of the first Bali 4.5’s that came across to the USA. The fridge is feature prominently in the video and demonstrates that it really works perfectly well even in rolling seas despite speculations that it was a bad idea.

EVENTS: MEET US ON OUR BALI 5.4!

Cannes yachting festival, september 2019.

At Cannes Yachting Festival boat show September 10-15th, 2019 , we are offering a chance for anyone interested to join us aboard our Bali 5.4 for a tour or to attend the Bali cocktail party!

Annapolis Boat Show, October 2019

At the Annapolis Boat Show, October 10th -14th , we will gladly walk any interested buyers through our client’s Bali 5.4 which will go into crewed charter.

ARC Rally, November 2019

Aboard our new Bali 5.4, we will participate in the ARC Rally to cross the Atlantic starting on Sunday 24 November with a fleet of about 200 boats sailing 2700 NM across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia. We expect to be at sea for about 10-15 days on the classic trade wind route.

Miami Boat Show, February 2020

As we sail up the island chain to the Miami Boat Show, February 13-17, 2020 , we will do several meetups, events, boat shows and seminars onboard our Bali 5.4. to meet with interested buyers and other catamaran sailors!

If you are on our Catamaran Guru Insiders’ List or following Catamaran Guru on Facebook or Instagram , you will stay updated on our calendar of events and we will share videos and pictures throughout our journey! Read about our adventure aboard our new Bali 5.4 .

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2 thoughts on “Bali 5.4: Our New Cruising Catamaran”

I am considering to buy a new Bali 5.4 for a mix of chartering and private use. I have been reading about all the great features on the Bali 5.4 but have not yet found a comparison with the new Lagoon 55. I would love to hear your opinion or find any comparison.

Brian I think we had this discussion via email right? If you need more info pls email me [email protected]

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bammy 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfect Day on the Awesome Lady Grace What a perfect day! The weather was perfect, the snorkeling on the barrier reef was vibrant with color and life, the food and drinks were delicious and finally, the captain and crew were outstanding. My husband and I would highly recommend this excursion. Read more Written March 13, 2024
Explore67988562898 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great snorkeling, relaxing day on a beautiful and clean catamaran, plus fun and friendly deck hands. We had so much fun sailing on the lady grace, snorkeling, chilling at iguana island, and having a delicious Caribbean grilled lunch. John and Luke were wonderful, attentive, and kind hosts. The chef put on a nice spread for lunch which included grilled burgers, shrimp/chicken/and veggie kabobs, fruit, and potato salad. Read more Written March 7, 2024
EOFritz 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lady Grace Snorkeling - Half Day in Paradise! What a fantastic experience!! John and his team were amazing. The intentionality they brought to the day made us all feel safe, cared for, and in the best hands from beginning to end. They managed to balance fun and safety in a really special way throughout the experience. The communication was clear and direct, which helped things feel well coordinated. The tide was shifting and feeling unsafe, so the team decided to cut the snorkeling short, which was unfortunate. But, making that decision for everyone’s safety made us all feel protected and cared for. Captain Roger was clearly well experienced and knowledgeable about the reef and best navigating to protect the ecosystem. The food and drinks were complimentary, and superb. The vibes, primo. I couldn’t recommend this experience more highly and will look forward to our return! Read more Written March 6, 2024
P2439LEjessicat 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great trip even though snorkeling was cut short Great experience! The crew was fun and always made sure you were taken care of. Iguana island was a unique place to see. Obviously the crew cannot control the weather but the water was extremely choppy for the snorkeling portion. It was almost immediately cut short because of the that. Overall a great excursion. Read more Written March 1, 2024
Z4280YBlarrys 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Pick this excursion!!! Fantastic crew. Winds were too severe for snorkeling so we enjoyed “Captain’s Choice” excursion to Iguana Island. Beautiful voyage complimented by delicious & bountiful luncheon of jerk chicken, conch ceviche, sandwiches and pasta salad. Libations always available. Captain Morgan, Nico & John Lee created a terrific experience! Read more Written February 28, 2024
H3662SQmargaretk 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The perfect sailing day trip! This sailing trip was perfection. The crew was exceptional and we had such a fun time in the beautiful blue waters on the Lady Grace! Read more Written February 25, 2024
gratzj2024 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Unbeatable! My husband and I traveled the private charter explorer for a half day. Our sailors -Ross and Terik were unbeatable with their service and attention. The entire experience was without doubt one of the best experiences I have ever had. These two make an amazing team! Read more Written February 22, 2024
AndyLB 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic! Fantastic trip. Impeccable service and safety. 100% recommend! John, Johnny and Captain made you feel safe and well cared for. Read more Written February 18, 2024
patriciasP2738FC 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Gorgeous sail This was the best! Captain Morgan, Roz, and Nico could not have been nicer. Sailing was phenomenal. Reef snorkeling was amazing. The coral had some color and great variety of fish. Lunch was delicious. Enjoyed walking around Iguana Island. Had good wind and we’re able to sail back to the Ritz. Read more Written February 2, 2024
ewh1221 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Must do when in Grace Bay Great trip led by Captain Morgan and crew, so many incredible fish in the reef, excellent meal and bar drinks, great overall experience and highly recommended! Read more Written January 30, 2024
elizabethaQ1744PF 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best Private Boat Tour in Turks and Caicos For our honeymoon, we took a half day trip one day with Stacy and Oscar, and let me just say they are the kindest, sweetest people we met in Turks. Literally had a blast and got to go snorkel to see sea turtles, colorful fish, and a beautiful coral reef, we went to an iguana island, and we stopped at Noah’s Ark. We, also, saw a cute dolphin couple in the water. Seriously. The best part of our trip and worth it! You have to go and hopefully you’ll get lucky enough to have them show you the island! Read more Written January 28, 2024
Brian O 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles INCREDIBLE! 1st class experience from start to finish. Johnnie was an incredible personality-outdone only by the saxaphone player (Eddy?) ! The highlight of our trip! Read more Written January 28, 2024
929jodys 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best snorkeling excursion Crew was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. The dive site was great.. They serve you lunch and make all kinds of drinks and cocktails for you. Compared to 2 other snorkeling excursions on Grace Bay this is the best and highly recommend them - Red hospitality and Leisure Lady Grace Read more Written January 28, 2024
Joanna C 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Private Charter Must-Do! Stacy and Oscar made our day out on the Pineapple Express the best. It was our favorite day of the trip. Very knowledgeable about Turks history, the natural beauty of the islands, etc. They went above and beyond for our full day private charter, with a great itinerary and lots of flexibility. Anyone looking for a fun day out on the water with the experts, go ahead and book this. Read more Written January 27, 2024
xLennaMae 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfect day! Perfect day! Beautiful boat, meticulously maintained. Gorgeous waters, good variety of fish. Friendly staff with huge smiles, always alert to guest needs. Generous and tasty lunch spread, and a good bar selection. We loved every minute! Read more Written January 26, 2024

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