DELANA MAE
Yacht Specifications
Yacht Type
Catamaran
Flag
USA
Cruising Speed
78 kts
Air Conditioning
Full
AC All Night
Yes
Water Capacity
480 L
Water Maker
Yes
Engines & Generator
2 - Yanmar 80HP engines. Onan generator.
Accommodation
Additional Accommodation Details
DELANA MAE is a 50’ sailing catamaran designed for adventure-filled charters through the US Virgin Islands, with a 5-star crew, Captain RJ and Chef Jenna, delivering a fun, high-touch experience from start to finish. With over 1,500 sq. ft. of living space, she offers plenty of room to relax, gather, and enjoy the islands, including al fresco dining around a beautiful teak table while Chef Jenna serves fresh, island-inspired cuisine.
Accommodating up to 8 guests, DELANA MAE offers 4 guest cabins: 3 queen cabins with ensuite bathrooms featuring full showers, electric-flush toilets, and vanities, plus 1 double midship cabin best suited for children. Cabins include individual A/C controls, 110V and USB outlets, and reading lights for added comfort.
Days aboard can be as active or easygoing as guests wish, from swimming with turtles and exploring reefs to beach bar stops, shopping, hiking, and local entertainment. A strong lineup of onboard amenities keeps the fun going, including paddleboards, underwater scooters, SNUBA, snorkel gear, floats, fishing gear, Bluetooth speakers, a 60” Smart TV, tender, tube, yoga mats, resistance bands, and more. With DELANA MAE and crew, island hopping feels effortless, personal, and full of possibility.
Photo Gallery
Videos/VR
Watersports & Toys
Other Toys
E-Foil Add-On Package*
SNUBA**
Sea Bobs
Subwings
1 2-Person Kayak
2 Stand Up Paddle Boards
Wakeboard
Towable Tube
1 Floating Mat
Snorkel Gear
Fishing Gear
Beach Games
*eFoil Add-On Package $500 for the first day (includes setup and unlimited instruction for all guests), then $200 per additional day for unlimited use.
**Underwater SNUBA offered from Dinghy up to 35 feet.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Availability
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
License Info
-
BCS/Regulators
-
Air Compressor
Not Onboard
Diving Information
On board dive instruction/guide by inquiry.
Not included in charter rate.
Amenities
Other Entertainment
Communication
ASA certification available by inquiry. Max 4 students. Must have ASA 101 prior to charter. ASA 103, 104, 114 certs available. Alcohol restrictions.
Green Initiatives
Drinking Water Tested for Purity
Yes
Re-usable Water Bottles
Yes
Other Green Practices
Yacht Crew2 Total Crew
About the Crew
Captain RJ and First Mate Jenna bring a fun, adventurous, and deeply experienced sailing partnership to every charter. After nearly five years sailing together as adventurers, delivery crew, private charter crew, and sailing instructors, they share a natural love for life on the water and for helping guests experience the beauty of the islands. Their easygoing energy, teaching background, and genuine joy for sailing create a charter atmosphere that feels welcoming, memorable, and full of adventure.
Click each crew profile to learn more about their background, experience, and personal story.
Meet the Crew
RJ
Jenna
Yacht Menu
Culinary Experience
Sample Menus
Main Course Features
Main Course Features
Main Course Features
Hors d’Oeuvres Aboard
Midday Favorites
A Warm Start
Hors d’Oeuvres Aboard
Main Course Features
Main Course Features
Guest Reviews
March 2024
Patty
March 2024
Jonna
February 2024
Sarah & Bryan
January 2024
Gary + Jeanna
January 2024
Go Bruins and Celtics
December 2023
Candy & Jerry
December 2023
December 2023
Debbie & Ed
November 2023
Larry, Judy, Jeanna
March 2023
February 2022
RJ and Jenna could not have been more hospitable!! They were so gracious to all of us and made sure we were all individually having a great time.
2. Crew Knowledge:
Jenna really knows her stuff in the kitchen for different dietary preferences, and did a great job making delicious and healthy food for all of us. Her plating and tablescapes were creative and inviting. RJ knows so much about the industry, the area, the boat, the technology...we really enjoyed our talks while underway, and how he pointed out interesting stuff we would have otherwise missed. We learned alot, and not just about Pirates' DIce.
3. Quality of Service:
Top Notch. Everything we asked for, we got, including a swim with a turtle!
4. The Professionalism of Crew:
Jenna and RJ were very professional in what they handled, they worked well together, and they did it in an approachable manner. They are a stellar team.
5. Value of the Cost of the Charter:
We really appreciate everyone handling the change from the original charter to the Delana Mae.
6. On-Board Cuisine:
Outstanding
7. Destination / Location:
USVI are beautiful, and getting to see them from a catamaran makes them more so.
8. Water-Sports:
Great toys to use, especially the Hangout. It was used quite a bit.
9. Overall Satisfaction:
This vacation will be difficult to top. May have to repeat.
10. What was the most memorable highlight of your yacht charter vacation?
RJ is a champ when it came to photos and videos with his GoPro and the drone. He created a library for us to share our photos, and having those to look back on will always put smiles on our faces. It is difficult to pick just one. In general - how attentive and fun RJ and Jenna were. RJ and Jenna know all the fun things to do! We loved having pizza delivery via dinghy and a great highlight was probably our lunch at Lime Out. Such a unique experience!
Adam's Charter
Thank you for helping us create lasting memories. The food, great conversations and views will forever be in our hearts. Spending 7 days with you guys was awesome. We can on strangers but left as friends. Love the Bells, Steven, Randi, Grant & Sophie.
Adam's Charter
Vilas Charter
July 2021
July 2021
June 2020
Harrington Charter
Thank you guys for the best week ever! The food, the sights, the wedding, the people watching and amazing memories over all. Looking forward to showing you guys how we "rum wid it" in New Jersey!
Rein Charter
Rein Charter
Tyson Charter
May 2021 - Broker provided survey
Yacht: Southern Charm with RJ & Jenna Portmann
Charter Dates: 05/15/2021 to 05/22/2021
Area Cruised: St. Thomas - USVI
Overall Rating: 5/5
1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
The BEST crew we could have ever imagined!
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
ABSOLUTELY!
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
YES
4. Was the food good and well presented?
The food was beyond our wildest dreams. Every meal was a masterpiece and delicious!
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
YES!
6. Additional comments on your charter?
We had the BEST week and enjoyed every minute of the yacht, the crew, the destinations and the food. We could not have had a better week. Thank you, RJ and Jenna, for the most memorable trip. WE can not wait to come back!
Charter Rates
Base Charter Rate
Charter Details
Individual Rates
| 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests | 7 Guests | 8 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 24,000 | USD 24,500 | USD 25,000 | USD 25,500 | USD 26,000 | USD 26,500 | USD 27,000 |
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Charter Details
Individual Rates
| 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests | 7 Guests | 8 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 25,000 | USD 25,500 | USD 26,000 | USD 26,500 | USD 27,000 | USD 27,500 | USD 28,000 |
Base Charter Rate
Charter Details
Individual Rates
| 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests | 7 Guests | 8 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 25,000 | USD 25,500 | USD 26,000 | USD 26,500 | USD 27,000 | USD 27,500 | USD 28,000 |
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Additional Information
*** DELANA MAE WILL BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN JUNE, JULY & DECEMBER 2026 AND JANUARY 2027 IN GRENADA, ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES ***
St. Vincent to Grenada 2026 Sample Itinerary
(a brief rundown of the itinerary we recommend and are most likely to follow if all conditions allow):
Guests fly into St. Vincent, Argyle International Airport (SVD), suggested 1+ days before charter start. Same day is possible for a sleep aboard. Onboarding is preferred to take place on the island of Bequia. Bequia is about a 60min ferry ride from the southern port of Kingstown on mainland St. Vincent. Depending upon how well the airline arrival lines up, it would be best to ferry to Bequia and either plan a sleep aboard Delana Mae or organize to stay at The Plantation hotel (our recommended hotel). There are several other AirBnB type accommodations available as well you can find on the internet. If the flights do not line up easily for the ferry the day of arrival, I would recommend rooms at Blue Lagoon Marina on the southern coast of mainland St. Vincent. From there the ferry can be taken in the morning from Kingstown to Bequia to meet and onboard Delana Mae. From there we start our adventures south! We have 7 nights to choose anchorages including the final night aboard in Grenada.
1. Bequia. One night in Bequia is great whether it be in a hotel or sleep aboard. Any extra time in Bequia is fun and allows us to explore the cute town, unique hand made model boat museum and even the turtle rescue sanctuary, Old Hague.
2. Lunch on the island of Canoaun at Sandy Lane Yacht Club. Quite possibly the nicest marina in all of the Caribbean… and we love to do a “boujee” lunch ashore here. It’s not pricey, but it is very beautiful and delicious.
Overnight in Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau. THIS is Jenna and I’s favorite beach on the planet. It will also be the location of our wedding in August 2025! There is so much to see on this quaint little island (lobster beach BBQ’s and/or rum punches at Last Bar Before The Jungle, a tiny little Catholic Church with the biggest Caribbean view, and the nicest rasta you’ll ever meet, Robert Righteous).
3. The Tobago Cays. Of our favorite places in the Grenadines, if the coin had Mayreau on one side… this would be on the other side! 5 uninhabited islands, 1 sea turtle sanctuary to snorkel, short little hikes with iguanas and tortoises and an incredible beach BBQ right on the sandy shore. Oh, and “why is the rum gone?” Petit Tabac is the island they filmed that famous scene from Pirates Of the Caribbean on!
4. Union Island, Clifton Harbor. Fancy taking a kiteboarding lesson?! This is the spot. Or, if watching the pros on display is better, then we grab a seat on Happy Island and sip rum punches on the manmade island, built from conch shells and sack concrete… an amazing place in the world to be for sundowners.
5. Union island, Chatham Bay. If you love the remoteness of the southern Caribbean, then this is another wonderful and beautiful bay to enjoy. Perfect for our eFoil board and all the snorkeling you can handle. Maybe we’ll have a little bonfire on the beach and there is always the option for more lobster beach BBQ!
6. Carriacou, Anse La Roche, Grenada. Paradise perfected. If we only do one beach BBQ dinner ashore, this is the one. Our good friend Tim puts on the best and most beautiful, rustic beach dinner spread you can imagine, after a snorkel around the pristine Sandy Cay of course.
7. St. George’s, Grenada. We’ve made it to the other beautiful end, time to celebrate! We can stay anchored out or pull in and have ourselves a docktail party at our final destination of Port Louis Marina. :)
After that last night of charter, you could add a sleep aboard night or if you want to stay on the beach at one of the many nice hotels Grenada has to offer on Grand Anse Beach, then we can arrange some island exploring (Volcano lake Grand Etang, mona monkeys, waterfalls, chocolate and rum factories too). We totally understand if you have to get on that plane ASAP… but we already know you won’t want to!
We can even get to Grenada a night sooner if you want to be sure to make an island tour happen before you fly out. There are lots of easy options to swap around when you are here.
-Captain RJ
All cruising permits, park fees, customs and immigration fees included for Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
St. Lucia to Grenada is also an available option by inquiry.
Base Charter Rate
Charter Details
Additional Information
Cruising Area
• US Virgin Islands
• British Virgin Islands
• The Grenadines (St. Vincent and Grenada)
• Transit Charter Options Available between Grenada and USVI in January 2027
Base Port
• Yacht Haven Grande Marina (YHG) – St. Thomas, USVI
• Additional USVI Pick-up/Drop-off Available at American Yacht Harbor (AYH), Redhook
• BVI ports available per BVI Customs Restrictions and Fees
Yacht Status & Operations
• Based in St. Thomas, USVI
• STT-Foreign Based Restricted
• USVI Pick-up/drop-off Available for BVI Operated Charters
• BVI pick-ups/drop-offs Preferred for BVI Operated Charters
BVI Customs Fees & Cruising Permits
• Add $2100.00 for Summer 2026 in BVI
• Add $1000.00 for Winter/Spring 2027 in BVI
Rates & Terms
Minimum charter nights
• 5-night Minimum, 9 Night Maximum
• Shorter/Longer Charters By Inquiry
Short-Term Charter Rate Calculations
• 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6
• 5 nights or less = weekly rate ÷ 6 × number of nights
Sleep Aboard Option
Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins.
• Offered at 50% of the daily rate
• Boarding available after 4:00 PM (Sooner By Inquiry)
• Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast
• Dinner ashore at guest expense
• Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks
Charter Turn Times
• 48 Hour for USVI and BVI (24hr By Inquiry)
• 96 hour for Grenada itinerary
Dining Options – The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter
Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine
• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard
• 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)
• Premium Menu and Ships Bar Included in the Charter Rate
Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore
• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard
• 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)
• $150 per person discount
Holiday Rates 2026 / 2027 Season in Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights
Christmas Week
• $35,000 | 2–8 guests
• Must end on or before December 26
New Year’s Week
• $39,000 | 2–8 guests
• May not start prior to December 29
Important Notes
• Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract
• Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit