KELEA
Privilege • Built 1996
Length
65 feet
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
2
Max Speed
- kts
Built
1996
Beam
34.5 feet
Draft
6 feet
Yacht Specifications
Yacht Type
Catamaran
Flag
BVI
Previous Name
Angel Glow
Last Refit
2025
Cruising Speed
- kts
Air Conditioning
Full
AC All Night
Yes
Water Capacity
500 L
Water Maker
Yes
Engines & Generator
2 X 110 HP Yanmars
Accommodation
Guests
10
Cabins
5
King Cabins
1
Queen Cabins
4
Showers
5
Heads
5
Electric Heads
5
Wash Basins
5
Stabilizers
No
TP in heads
Children Allowed
Additional Accommodation Details
Up to 8 guests in a centreline king suite and three queen berth guest suites.
Kelea is fully air-conditioned throughout and makes her own purified water onboard.
Kelea is fully air-conditioned throughout and makes her own purified water onboard.
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Catamaran KELEA, a 60 ft Privilege accommodating up to 10 guests in cruising comfort, with a master king guest suite, and 4 equal queen-berth guest suites. She offers guests a choice of Fully-Crewed charters or a Captained-Only charter experience.
The main settee & interior dining area
From the port side of the saloon
Shaded cockpit lounging
Coachroof sun loungers
Master king guest suite
Master head and shower
Aft guest queen suiteNo videos available.
Watersports & Toys
Water Skis Adult1
Dinghy1
Wakeboards1
Tube1
Floating Mats1
Stand-up Paddle Boards1
Kayaks - 2 Man2
Snorkel Gear1
Swim Platform1
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type)1
Fishing Gear1
Other Toys
4 SeaBobs
Scuba Diving
Scuba Availability
Onboard
Number of Divers
6
Dives Per Week
3
License Info
Instructor
Dive Tanks
8
BCs
8
BCS/Regulators
-
Regulators
8
Air Compressor
Onboard
Weight Sets
8
Diving Information
DIVING INFO:
CERTIFIED DIVERS
All 7-day charters aboard Kelea include 3 dives for certified divers. Additional dives can be added based upon weather, itinerary and captain’s discretion.
TRY SCUBA / DISCOVER SCUBA DIVE
This is a course for non-certified divers. This allows you to get your feet wet and enjoy the thrills of diving. The course includes a small classroom setting and some basic in-water skills training. Once you have mastered these skills, you will continue to a beautiful, shallow reef dive at a maximum depth of 40 feet. These dives can also count towards an Open Water Scuba Certification but do not result in certification alone.
NIGHT DIVES
Yes - Inquire
WET SUITS
Inquire for size and availability
CERTIFIED DIVERS
All 7-day charters aboard Kelea include 3 dives for certified divers. Additional dives can be added based upon weather, itinerary and captain’s discretion.
TRY SCUBA / DISCOVER SCUBA DIVE
This is a course for non-certified divers. This allows you to get your feet wet and enjoy the thrills of diving. The course includes a small classroom setting and some basic in-water skills training. Once you have mastered these skills, you will continue to a beautiful, shallow reef dive at a maximum depth of 40 feet. These dives can also count towards an Open Water Scuba Certification but do not result in certification alone.
NIGHT DIVES
Yes - Inquire
WET SUITS
Inquire for size and availability
Diving Costs Information
DIVING COSTS
***3 dives included in charter cost for certified divers***
Additional Dives*: $50 per dive, per diver - dependent on circumstances (ie: total # of divers, weather, safety, logistics etc).
Try Scuba: $150/diver, this course does not provide a certification upon completion
*Additional dives are based upon weather, itinerary and at Captain’s discretion. Seven dives maximum during the charter week.
All dives and Try Scuba courses include tank fills, all gear including weights and dive lights, briefings and a licensed scuba instructor serving as your guide.
***3 dives included in charter cost for certified divers***
Additional Dives*: $50 per dive, per diver - dependent on circumstances (ie: total # of divers, weather, safety, logistics etc).
Try Scuba: $150/diver, this course does not provide a certification upon completion
*Additional dives are based upon weather, itinerary and at Captain’s discretion. Seven dives maximum during the charter week.
All dives and Try Scuba courses include tank fills, all gear including weights and dive lights, briefings and a licensed scuba instructor serving as your guide.
Amenities
Salon TV/DVD1
Salon Stereo/Music1
iPod/MP3 Hookups1
CDs/Music1
Books1
Board Games1
Bimini1
Port/Hatches25
Deck Shower1
Ice Maker1
Inverter1
Guest Smokes1
Dine In10
Onboard Internet1
Other Entertainment
*All amenities and water sports details are believed to be correct, but cannot be warranted.
Green Initiatives
Drinking Water Tested for Purity
No
Re-usable Water Bottles
No
Yacht Crew2 Total Crew
About the Crew
Captain Jaime Carter is a USCG 100 ton master captain with more than 10 years of professional experience navigating the waters of the USVI and BVI.
She holds STCW safety training, TWIC, CPR, and first aid certifications, bringing the highest level of safety and professionalism to every charter.
Raised along the Jersey Shore and Florida Coast, her lifelong connection to the sea began through snorkeling, diving, and surfing.
After moving to St. Thomas nearly a decade ago, she gained extensive experience working with multiple charter companies, captains, and crew, mastering both sail and power boats.
Intuitive to her guests' needs, Captain Jaime takes pride in delivering excellent service and creating a welcoming atmosphere on board. Combining expert seamanship, and a genuine passion for the ocean, she ensures every charter is memorable and tailored to her guests' enjoyment.
Jason - 1st Mate
Jason brings a wealth of experience, energy, and passion for the sea to every charter. With over 30 years of travel and sailing experience across the Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Pacific, he ensure guests feel both safe and at home while exploring the water.
Jason is skilled in both seamanship and guest service. Whether it’s navigating hidden coves, hoisting sails, or sharing local knowledge, their goal is to create unforgettable experiences on board.
When not sailing, Jason enjoys diving, cooking, paddleboarding, camping, surfing, travel, all of which often enhance the charter experience. Guests appreciate his friendly personality / sense of humor / calm presence / attention to detail, making every voyage as enjoyable as it is memorable.
She holds STCW safety training, TWIC, CPR, and first aid certifications, bringing the highest level of safety and professionalism to every charter.
Raised along the Jersey Shore and Florida Coast, her lifelong connection to the sea began through snorkeling, diving, and surfing.
After moving to St. Thomas nearly a decade ago, she gained extensive experience working with multiple charter companies, captains, and crew, mastering both sail and power boats.
Intuitive to her guests' needs, Captain Jaime takes pride in delivering excellent service and creating a welcoming atmosphere on board. Combining expert seamanship, and a genuine passion for the ocean, she ensures every charter is memorable and tailored to her guests' enjoyment.
Jason - 1st Mate
Jason brings a wealth of experience, energy, and passion for the sea to every charter. With over 30 years of travel and sailing experience across the Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Pacific, he ensure guests feel both safe and at home while exploring the water.
Jason is skilled in both seamanship and guest service. Whether it’s navigating hidden coves, hoisting sails, or sharing local knowledge, their goal is to create unforgettable experiences on board.
When not sailing, Jason enjoys diving, cooking, paddleboarding, camping, surfing, travel, all of which often enhance the charter experience. Guests appreciate his friendly personality / sense of humor / calm presence / attention to detail, making every voyage as enjoyable as it is memorable.
Yacht Menu
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KELEA is a Captained-Only charter yacht…
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Guest Reviews
Guests aboard catamaran KELEA in late May, 2024, wrote:
This was my first trip to the British Virgin Islands and Phil and Flo's commitment to creating exceptional customer service was clear prior to our arrival for our trip with a Pre cruise questionnaire and asking clarifying questions about our dietary and drink needs. This was one of the first points of contact with the crew and it was clear from the outset that they both cared about the safety and comfort of their guest's which made my wife and I very comfortable. Upon meeting Phil and Flo at the boat we were impressed with their preparation and planning for our trip which involved a variety of diet considerations and also levels of activity. Their personal understanding of the British Virgin Islands was apparent throughout the trip and afforded our group unique experiences on Saba Rock, Virgin Gorda and Anegada Island in particular where they had arranged for a personal tour of the island. The Anegada conch tour with their friend Sherwen provided us with a great tour explaining the history of the island and the conch.
Their tireless commitment to our trip and work to keep everyone comfortable would lead me to provide them with a 5/5 star review. Thanks for the opportunity to meet 2 wonderful people who provided a great experience that my wife and I will remember for a lifetime.
Best,
Josh
Their tireless commitment to our trip and work to keep everyone comfortable would lead me to provide them with a 5/5 star review. Thanks for the opportunity to meet 2 wonderful people who provided a great experience that my wife and I will remember for a lifetime.
Best,
Josh
Early April, 2024, guests aboard KING'S RANSOM wrote:
AMAZING! Chartered (King’s Ransom) for a week in celebration of my wife’s 50th birthday. We were 5 couples and 10 out of 10 of us had THE best vacation of our lives. The boat was unbelievable and terrific however what made the trip so incredible was the crew. Stefan, Chloe, Mags, and Autumn were outstanding. This was our first charter with crew so we did not know what to expect. The kindness, patience, skill, creativity, humor, and the level of service was simply fantastic. Every day was a new adventure of eating, swimming, snorkeling, boating, drinking, sometimes dancing, and visiting new locations and exploring the BVI’s. I personally had always shied away from having a crew. Boy was I wrong. Meeting these 4 individuals was an honor and such a pleasure and truly touch us all in such a way that we all feel like we made 4 new friends.
STRONGLY recommend this boat but more over this crew!
STRONGLY recommend this boat but more over this crew!
Guest comments from late February, 2023, aboard KELEA
Texts from the guests after their charter aboard catamaran KELEA.
The hand written guest comments from a late February 2023, charter on KELEA
See the Actual Guest Comments that they penned to Capt. Phil and Chef Flo on catamaran KELEA, followed by the post-charter texts just above.
Guests for a Grenadines charter aboard KELEA in early August, 2022, wrote
Yacht and crew were great. Autumn did an excellent job with the meals and Shawn was a great captain and dive master. Five out of five!
Grenadines was really awesome. Protected reefs provided for high quality snorkeling and diving.
Grenadines was really awesome. Protected reefs provided for high quality snorkeling and diving.
May, 2021 guests on catamaran KELEA wrote:
SV Kelea was ample size and so fun! There were plenty of areas to hang out and chill. As well as the Lily pad that Capt Shawn attached to the back of the boat. We loved every where we went and had the time of our lives.
I worked out every day with the foam roller and the yoga mat. We were able to snorkel, scuba and stand up paddle board. So fun!!!
Off the charts... Amazing!!!!
Shawn was very confident and in control. He was also relaxed and able to make us all comfortable.
Chef Autumn made one great meal after the next! Her cooking and baking was phenomenal. She truly made the trip special.
I would rate it a 10 on a 5 point scale. PHENOMENAL!!!
I worked out every day with the foam roller and the yoga mat. We were able to snorkel, scuba and stand up paddle board. So fun!!!
Off the charts... Amazing!!!!
Shawn was very confident and in control. He was also relaxed and able to make us all comfortable.
Chef Autumn made one great meal after the next! Her cooking and baking was phenomenal. She truly made the trip special.
I would rate it a 10 on a 5 point scale. PHENOMENAL!!!
New Year 2020
Shawn and Autumn made our week wonderful in every way!! The scuba diving lessons, finding the best snorkeling places, taking us on beautiful hikes, playing (and teaching) is Chess, and the BEST food ever!!! (Along with catering to some food allergies) We wouldn’t change a thing and will remember this week with great fondness! Thank you Shawn and Autumn!!
Christmas 2020
Shawn and Autumn went out of their way to cater to our groups taste prefs (Autumn made fantastic special gluten free meals for my wife every day). They found the best anchorages as well as tooking us on amazing hikes, snorkels and scuba dives! S/V Kelea is surprisingly stable and comfortable. Would highly recommend!
December 2020
Going on Kelea was the most perfect week for me! Shawn and Autumn are really cool and nice and know all the good spots to customize the perfect experience. There are so many awesome activities (scuba, kitesurfing, snorkeling, hiking, fishing etc. etc.), the food is incredible and the boat itself is beautiful and really comfortable! Can't recommend SV Kelea enough!
November, 2017 guests on KELEA say:
We have been coming to the BVI and French West Indies since the late 90's. At last count we just completed our 9th trip, most recently on the 'Kelea' in the BVI's.
Our first trip was on an old Cat named the Last Fancy with a husband and wife that were owners/operators. We had the time of our life and we never realized that we did not know what we did not know - that is to say there were some mighty beautiful boats out there. We soon realized that we had to come back and charter a newer/bigger boat with more amenities. We did this numerous times and it seems that each boat was nicer and each crew was better than the last.
Our experience on Kelea was no different - from a mighty 65 footer that can cruise at 9+ knots to the beautiful salon of blonde woods and the largest galley I have ever seen. Because she can provision and hold so much we never had to stop and we wanted for absolutely nothing the entire week! And this was 8 passengers and 2 crew!
This leads me to the crew - Dan and Alli Shivone... As I mentioned we have had the privilege to have chartered some of the finest Cat's in the Caribbean and thus experienced some of the best crews. I can categorically state without any hesitation that Dan and Alli were the best! It seemed that all of our personalities meshed perfectly from Alli's bubbly and energetic persona to Dan's down to business yet dry and quick wit. All this lent itself to not only a wonderful trip from their technical abilities but also their personal qualities that led to great discussions, fun games, superb dives and lots and lots of laughs!
My wife and I highly recommend this boat but more importantly - this crew - for your dream vacation and the time of your life!
Rich and Lori K.
Chino Hills, CA
Our first trip was on an old Cat named the Last Fancy with a husband and wife that were owners/operators. We had the time of our life and we never realized that we did not know what we did not know - that is to say there were some mighty beautiful boats out there. We soon realized that we had to come back and charter a newer/bigger boat with more amenities. We did this numerous times and it seems that each boat was nicer and each crew was better than the last.
Our experience on Kelea was no different - from a mighty 65 footer that can cruise at 9+ knots to the beautiful salon of blonde woods and the largest galley I have ever seen. Because she can provision and hold so much we never had to stop and we wanted for absolutely nothing the entire week! And this was 8 passengers and 2 crew!
This leads me to the crew - Dan and Alli Shivone... As I mentioned we have had the privilege to have chartered some of the finest Cat's in the Caribbean and thus experienced some of the best crews. I can categorically state without any hesitation that Dan and Alli were the best! It seemed that all of our personalities meshed perfectly from Alli's bubbly and energetic persona to Dan's down to business yet dry and quick wit. All this lent itself to not only a wonderful trip from their technical abilities but also their personal qualities that led to great discussions, fun games, superb dives and lots and lots of laughs!
My wife and I highly recommend this boat but more importantly - this crew - for your dream vacation and the time of your life!
Rich and Lori K.
Chino Hills, CA
March 2017 KELEA Guests
Dan and Alli Shivone did a spectacular job of hosting us on Kelea and I wanted you to know they made our trip very special! Please tell anybody that is considering a trip on Kelea that they will have a wonderful boat, the most talented captain and chef, and more importantly the nicest people one could ever hope to meet!
Charter Rates
Summer 2026
2026-05-01 to 2026-10-31
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)
Base Charter Rate
USD 27,000
Base Port: Tortola - Nanny Cay
Turnaround Hours: 48
Charter Details
Charter Type: Inclusive
Terms: Caribbean Terms
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
Based in the British Virgin Islands Winter, Spring and early Summer
Additional Information
Rates are for 1 King berth suite, 4 Queen berth suites.
Christmas Week
Fully-Crewed: For 7 nights aboard: 10 guests - US$35,200
Captained + Mate Only: Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard - US$26,400 Plus all running expenses (includes fuel)
New Years Week
Fully-Crewed: For 7 nights aboard: 10 guests - US$36,800+
Captained + Mate Only: Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard - US$27,600 Plus all running expenses (includes fuel)
Charters outside the Virgins:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.
Individual Rates
| 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests | 7 Guests | 8 Guests | 9 Guests | 10 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 27,000 | USD 27,000 | USD 27,000 | USD 27,500 | USD 28,000 | USD 29,000 | USD 30,000 | USD 31,000 | USD 32,000 |
Winter 2026 to 2027
2026-11-01 to 2027-04-30
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)
Base Charter Rate
USD 27,000
Base Port: Tortola - Nanny Cay
Turnaround Hours: 48
Charter Details
Charter Type: Inclusive
Terms: Caribbean Terms
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
Based in the British Virgin Islands Winter, Spring and early Summer
Additional Information
Rates are for 1 King berth suite, 4 Queen berth suites.
Christmas Week
Fully-Crewed: For 7 nights aboard: 10 guests - US$35,200
Captained + Mate Only: Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard - US$26,400 Plus all running expenses (includes fuel)
New Years Week
Fully-Crewed: For 7 nights aboard: 10 guests - US$36,800+
Captained + Mate Only: Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard - US$27,600 Plus all running expenses (includes fuel)
Charters outside the Virgins:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.
Individual Rates
| 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests | 7 Guests | 8 Guests | 9 Guests | 10 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 27,000 | USD 27,000 | USD 27,000 | USD 27,500 | USD 28,000 | USD 29,000 | USD 30,000 | USD 31,000 | USD 32,000 |
Summer 2027
2027-05-01 to 2027-10-31
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)
Base Charter Rate
USD 27,000
Base Port: Tortola - Nanny Cay
Turnaround Hours: 48
Charter Details
Charter Type: Inclusive
Terms: Caribbean Terms
MCA Compliance: N/A
Cruising Permit: Boat
Cruising License: Boat
Location Details
Based in the British Virgin Islands Winter, Spring and early Summer
Additional Information
Rates are for 1 King berth suite, 4 Queen berth suites.
Christmas Week
Fully-Crewed: For 7 nights aboard: 10 guests - US$35,200
Captained + Mate Only: Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard - US$26,400 Plus all running expenses (includes fuel)
New Years Week
Fully-Crewed: For 7 nights aboard: 10 guests - US$36,800+
Captained + Mate Only: Up to 10 guests for 7 nights aboard - US$27,600 Plus all running expenses (includes fuel)
Charters outside the Virgins:
Regardless of whether or not a vessel may or may not include taxes in the vessel's listed charter fees for Virgin Islands charters, in general, no fees, port dues, nor taxes are included in the charter fee for any charter outside the Virgin Islands unless otherwise agreed.
Individual Rates
| 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests | 7 Guests | 8 Guests | 9 Guests | 10 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 27,000 | USD 27,000 | USD 27,000 | USD 27,500 | USD 28,000 | USD 29,000 | USD 30,000 | USD 31,000 | USD 32,000 |
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