Seven-Night, All-Inclusive Catamaran Trip for Two in British Virgin Islands or Cancun, Mexico from Festiva Sailing Vacations
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Professional captain & onboard chef oversee semiprivate sailing excursions through pristine Caribbean waters
What You Get
- For $2,995, a seven-night, all-inclusive catamaran voyage for two in the British Virgin Islands, valid for travel through May 31, 2012
- Or, for $2,995, a seven-night, all-inclusive catamaran voyage for two along Yucatan, Mexico, valid for travel through May 31, 2012 or November 17, 2012–December 31, 2012
Private Cabins Aboard Professionally Staffed Catamaran
The word catamaran comes from the Tamil phrase meaning “trees tied together.” Half a world away and centuries after it was developed by Tamil fishermen, the twin-hull boat design has achieved perfection in the Caribbean. With a combination of speed and stability, catamarans make for the quintessential mode of Caribbean transportation. Festiva Sailing Vacations arranges all-inclusive catamaran trips through the British Virgin Islands or along the waters bordering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Both packages include:
- Seven nights in an air-conditioned guest cabin
- Five dinners, six lunches, and seven breakfasts. Click here for dining details.
- Appetizers, desserts, and wine
- Access to open bar
- Use of kayaks, snorkeling gear, and swim floats<p>
Journeys begin in Cancun, Mexico, or on the Caribbean island of Tortola (travelers must arrange their own flights). From the airport, shuttles and ferries transport travelers to their respective departure ports. Passengers then board the vessel at 5 p.m. and usually set sail the next morning.
During each expedition, seafarers cruise aboard a Lagoon 440 sailing catamaran with an experienced captain, and a chef whips up meals inspired by gourmet, regional island cuisine. The vessel’s flybridge design yields cushy communal spaces and panoramic vistas through ample, wraparound windows. Travelers can bask in sunlight on multiple outdoor sitting areas or perfect their double gainer atop two onboard trampolines. Each day welcomes a new location within the area, where passengers can disembark and explore beaches, towns, and attractions. Prearranged activities—including two dinners ashore—provide a cross section of local culture, history, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Picturesque Beaches on Mexican Caribbean Coast and Historical Islands
Both voyages meander through picturesque Caribbean seascapes and historical towns. The Mexican sail traces the Yucatan Peninsula’s northeast coast, home to ancient Mayan history and ruins. Travelers might visit Holbox Island, aflutter with thousands of flamingos and exotic birds, or Isla Mujeres, where Mayans once worshipped their fertility goddess. Sea turtles populate the crystalline shallows, which play host to snorkeling adventures and synchronized belly flops throughout the journey.
The British Virgin Islands trip features stopovers at such locales as the lobster-filled waters of Anegada and The Baths, a Virgin Gorda national park comprising massive granite caves. Reggae bands play at vibrant bars on the island of Tortola—the most populated of the British Virgin Islands—in stark contrast to the tranquility of Jost Van Dyke, a petite isle with just a few hundred residents.
Other Details
How To Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Visit Festiva Sailing Vacations' website.
- Choose a date based on option purchased.
- Mention your Groupon and provide your credit-card info.
Room Details
- Standard occupancy: Two
- Maximum occupancy: Two
- Adding occupants above standard: Not available
- Private bathroom
- Air-conditioned
Hotel Policies
- Parking: Not available
- Rollaways: Not available
- Smoking policy: No smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: Pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: Handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: Not available
What It's Worth
- For $2,995, a seven-night, all-inclusive catamaran voyage for two in the British Virgin Islands, valid for travel through May 31, 2012 (up to $5,495 value)
- Or, for $2,995, a seven-night, all-inclusive catamaran voyage for two along Yucatan, Mexico, valid for travel through May 31, 2012 or November 17, 2012–December 31, 2012 (up to $5,495 value)
Amenities
- Meals prepared onboard included
- Alfresco dining and sitting areas
- Watersports equipment
- Two full-size trampolines
- 360-degree views
- Linens, towels, and basic toiletries available
Traveler's Tips
- Each couple stays in a private cabin, but there may be six to eight guests total on each vessel.
- Upon booking, travelers can fill out a charter preference sheet, which helps Festiva Sailing Vacations to match couples to similar travelers for the trip.
- Customers must purchase a cruising permit ($26 for Cancun; $36 for British Virgin Islands) for each voyage.
- It is customary for passengers to tip anywhere between $400 and $800 to be shared by the captain, chef, and crew.
Getting There
British Virgin Islands Option
- By plane: Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on Saint Thomas or Beef Island Airport (EIS) on Tortola
- By shuttle: Ferry and shuttle to departure location not included in package
Yucatan Option
- By plane: Cancun International Airport (CUN)
- By shuttle: Shuttle to departure location included in package
Professional captain & onboard chef oversee semiprivate sailing excursions through pristine Caribbean waters
What You Get
- For $2,995, a seven-night, all-inclusive catamaran voyage for two in the British Virgin Islands, valid for travel through May 31, 2012
- Or, for $2,995, a seven-night, all-inclusive catamaran voyage for two along Yucatan, Mexico, valid for travel through May 31, 2012 or November 17, 2012–December 31, 2012
Private Cabins Aboard Professionally Staffed Catamaran
The word catamaran comes from the Tamil phrase meaning “trees tied together.” Half a world away and centuries after it was developed by Tamil fishermen, the twin-hull boat design has achieved perfection in the Caribbean. With a combination of speed and stability, catamarans make for the quintessential mode of Caribbean transportation. Festiva Sailing Vacations arranges all-inclusive catamaran trips through the British Virgin Islands or along the waters bordering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Both packages include:
- Seven nights in an air-conditioned guest cabin
- Five dinners, six lunches, and seven breakfasts. Click here for dining details.
- Appetizers, desserts, and wine
- Access to open bar
- Use of kayaks, snorkeling gear, and swim floats<p>
Journeys begin in Cancun, Mexico, or on the Caribbean island of Tortola (travelers must arrange their own flights). From the airport, shuttles and ferries transport travelers to their respective departure ports. Passengers then board the vessel at 5 p.m. and usually set sail the next morning.
During each expedition, seafarers cruise aboard a Lagoon 440 sailing catamaran with an experienced captain, and a chef whips up meals inspired by gourmet, regional island cuisine. The vessel’s flybridge design yields cushy communal spaces and panoramic vistas through ample, wraparound windows. Travelers can bask in sunlight on multiple outdoor sitting areas or perfect their double gainer atop two onboard trampolines. Each day welcomes a new location within the area, where passengers can disembark and explore beaches, towns, and attractions. Prearranged activities—including two dinners ashore—provide a cross section of local culture, history, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Picturesque Beaches on Mexican Caribbean Coast and Historical Islands
Both voyages meander through picturesque Caribbean seascapes and historical towns. The Mexican sail traces the Yucatan Peninsula’s northeast coast, home to ancient Mayan history and ruins. Travelers might visit Holbox Island, aflutter with thousands of flamingos and exotic birds, or Isla Mujeres, where Mayans once worshipped their fertility goddess. Sea turtles populate the crystalline shallows, which play host to snorkeling adventures and synchronized belly flops throughout the journey.
The British Virgin Islands trip features stopovers at such locales as the lobster-filled waters of Anegada and The Baths, a Virgin Gorda national park comprising massive granite caves. Reggae bands play at vibrant bars on the island of Tortola—the most populated of the British Virgin Islands—in stark contrast to the tranquility of Jost Van Dyke, a petite isle with just a few hundred residents.
Other Details
How To Book
- Purchase Groupon.
- Visit Festiva Sailing Vacations' website.
- Choose a date based on option purchased.
- Mention your Groupon and provide your credit-card info.
Room Details
- Standard occupancy: Two
- Maximum occupancy: Two
- Adding occupants above standard: Not available
- Private bathroom
- Air-conditioned
Hotel Policies
- Parking: Not available
- Rollaways: Not available
- Smoking policy: No smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: Pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: Handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
- Room upgrades: Not available
What It's Worth
- For $2,995, a seven-night, all-inclusive catamaran voyage for two in the British Virgin Islands, valid for travel through May 31, 2012 (up to $5,495 value)
- Or, for $2,995, a seven-night, all-inclusive catamaran voyage for two along Yucatan, Mexico, valid for travel through May 31, 2012 or November 17, 2012–December 31, 2012 (up to $5,495 value)
Amenities
- Meals prepared onboard included
- Alfresco dining and sitting areas
- Watersports equipment
- Two full-size trampolines
- 360-degree views
- Linens, towels, and basic toiletries available
Traveler's Tips
- Each couple stays in a private cabin, but there may be six to eight guests total on each vessel.
- Upon booking, travelers can fill out a charter preference sheet, which helps Festiva Sailing Vacations to match couples to similar travelers for the trip.
- Customers must purchase a cruising permit ($26 for Cancun; $36 for British Virgin Islands) for each voyage.
- It is customary for passengers to tip anywhere between $400 and $800 to be shared by the captain, chef, and crew.
Getting There
British Virgin Islands Option
- By plane: Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on Saint Thomas or Beef Island Airport (EIS) on Tortola
- By shuttle: Ferry and shuttle to departure location not included in package
Yucatan Option
- By plane: Cancun International Airport (CUN)
- By shuttle: Shuttle to departure location included in package
Need To Know Info
- Expiration varies. Amount paid never expires.
- Must complete travel by 5/31/12 or 12/31/12 depending on option purchased
- Limit 1/person
- Valid only for option purchased
- Cancellations made 90 days or more in advance will incur $300 fee per cabin
- Cancellations made 60-89 days in advance will incur fee up to 1/2 Groupon price
- 60-day cancellation notice required or fee up to Groupon price applies
- Must be 18+ to check in and travel
- Valid passport required
- Fee for cruising permit & shuttle fee from airport not included
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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