Catamaran Manna

53ft · 8 guests · St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Manna Crewed Catamaran Charter
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7-Night Rates

From $17,000 (2 passengers 7 nights)
To $24,500 (8 passengers 7 nights)*
*Price range is subject to change. Please Contact Us for pricing for various party sizes, number of nights and the premium weeks of Christmas & New Years. Best price guarantee: We endeavor to offer the lowest prices available and will always match lowest rates. We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX, no fees. We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX

Yacht Details

Guests Up to 8
Guest Cabins 4
Length 53ft
Guest Cabin Configuration 2 Queen, 2 Double en-suite cabins with A/C
Designer Royal Cape
Launched 2014 (Refit 2019)
Children Allowed Yes (Min. age: Water Safe & Disciplined)
Home Port Red Hook, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Scuba SCUBA available on board Available onboard (see Specs tab)
Winter Cruising Area Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Summer Cruising Area Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Catamaran Manna Overview

Captain Wayne commissioned Manna in 2013 and the yacht was built by Royal Cape Catamarans with a number of custom designs elements specified by Wayne to make the yacht even more comfortable for crewed charters in Caribbean waters.

Royal Capes are known for maximizing every inch of space making the yacht feel larger than her length. The yacht accommodates up to 8 guests in four en-suite cabins with dry heads and has great headroom in the living spaces and cockpit area.

Manna is insured to charter year round. They are also completely bonded with all the paper work to legally charter in the Spanish Virgin Islands.

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Green Initiative

Reusable water bottles. Organic cleaners when possible. Solar panels and battery banks.

Meet the Crew

Crew photo
Allen & Lucrecia

The above photo is of Captain Allen and Chef Lu which has been on board together hosting our guest for the last two seasons. They will be departing the team mid-May in pursuit of other opportunities, stateside. Our organization is very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them and wish them the best in their future endeavors. Fair-winds my friends.

Now on with the current story.

In 2013, Manna was built by Royal Cape Catamaran in Durban, South Africa. She is a true 53' ocean going vessel customized for the Scuba Diver with water level dive entry and full size ladder with stairwell steps. Once the yacht was launched and sea trails were completed, Captain Wayne sailed her across the Atlantic to the Caribbean islands for your enjoyment.

Manna’s primary team consists of Captain Wayne and Chef Jules which makes up quite the impressive résumé between the two of them. Captain Wayne with over 40 years of boat handling experience. Starting at the age of 10 where he recalls his dad purchasing a small 12-foot fishing boat from Sears to use in the coves of the local freshwater lakes. From there he advanced to competing in bass fishing tournaments progressing to larger and faster boats. He became a pilot at the age of 16, enlisted in the military at age 17 with his dad’s consent and decided to go airborne where he learned Skydiving. Later he founded Eagle Flight Skydiving where he spent years teaching in the civilian world earning every license available. He said that alone didn’t really pay the bills, so he continued pursuing his education and eventually started up a successful technology-based company. Which afforded him the opportunity to have Manna built and move to the Caribbean full-time. With the encouragement from his wife, they together founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Manna for Missionaries” to utilize the Yacht in the off season, as a way of giving back. With so much more that could be added, it would be extremely rare to find someone more knowledgeable and with a more diverse history to take you on this Journey through the islands...read more

Chef Jules earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from New Mexico State University. She has enjoyed the highly rewarding experience of helping others find the homes of their dreams for two decades as a real estate broker. In her spare time, she too discovered two true passions she never realized: cooking and sailing. Which as crazy as it might sound lead her to

obtaining her Captain’s license along with the needed STCW certification to cross international waters. This was just the start as it has given her the freedom to navigate countless Caribbean islands over the last eleven years preparing amazing meals and entertaining Guest along the way. Did I mention Jules owns a private yacht and is how she was able to accomplish all this? She now employees a full-time crew aboard and believes that the crystal blue waters, gentle breezes, colorful sunrises, and sunsets along with the freedom of sailing, brings a special peace and tranquility to life. That blissful feeling becomes evident in all the dishes she prepares, making your meals utterly delightful. Jules looks forward to sharing her spectacular menu with a variety of delectable dishes, assuring an extraordinary culinary experience.

If you’re looking for a Charter Group you can trust in delivering the knowledge, skill, safety and expertise, along with the excitement to make your vacation special, look no further. The Team at S/V Manna is your ticket. Go ahead and take a moment to read some of the reviews and you will find they can customize any vacation for anybody, including your own group. Simply tell them what you want and sit back and watch the Magic happen.

Scuba Dive? Of course. Captain Wayne has a strong passion for diving and sharing that knowledge with others. When divers come onboard they are in for a real treat. S/V Manna offers "Free" onboard daily dives for all certified divers. Who does that? Forget about the need to schedule and pay the additional cost for rendezvous diving or limited dives onboard. It's all part of the package and Wayne will dive with you as much as you would like at no extra charge. Now that’s walking the talk.

Not a diver? No worries we have plenty for you to do above the water including skiing, wake boarding, towable's, hiking and dancing among a few. Who knows maybe you would like to give diving a try through a discover scuba course or even complete a scuba certification while onboard. There is a charge for the PADI Certification but no charge for your dives. If that is of interest, visit with Wayne before your Charter starts and he will be more than happy to put a plan together just for you. Some studies will need to be done online prior to arriving.

So, wait no longer! Come aboard and experience life in the Caribbean!

Availability for Manna:

Listed below are any confirmed reservations or unavailability, as well as current holds / options. Note: this calendar is not always 100% current. Please contact us for more information about available dates aboard this yacht.

Hours required between charters: 24 hrs - limited/ 48 preferred

Upcoming 12 Months Reservation Calendar:
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Reservation Calendar with Port Locations:
Booked: Saturday, 27 April 2024 to Saturday, 4 May 2024: Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Booked: Sunday, 12 May 2024 to Sunday, 19 May 2024: Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI*
Booked: Saturday, 25 May 2024 to Saturday, 1 June 2024: Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI*
Booked: Monday, 3 June 2024 to Monday, 10 June 2024: Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Booked: Saturday, 15 June 2024 to Saturday, 22 June 2024: Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI*
Booked: Friday, 28 June 2024 to Friday, 5 July 2024: Booked: TBD - Virgins to TBD - Virgins
Booked: Sunday, 7 July 2024 to Thursday, 25 July 2024: Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Booked: Sunday, 28 July 2024 to Sunday, 4 August 2024: Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Booked: Sunday, 5 January 2025 to Sunday, 12 January 2025: Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Booked: Friday, 17 January 2025 to Friday, 24 January 2025: Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI*
On Hold: Friday, 13 June 2025 to Saturday, 21 June 2025: Hold: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI
Booked: Sunday, 22 June 2025 to Sunday, 29 June 2025: Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI

7-night Charter Rates by Group Size

Guests: 2 guests 3 guests 4 guests 5 guests 6 guests 7 guests 8 guests
Winter 2023 to 2024 $17,000 $18,250 $19,000 $20,250 $21,000 $22,500 $23,500
Summer 2024 $18,000 $19,250 $20,000 $21,250 $22,000 $23,500 $24,500
Winter 2024 to 2025 $18,000 $19,250 $20,000 $21,250 $22,000 $23,500 $24,500
*Price range is subject to change. Please Contact Us for pricing for various party sizes, number of nights and the premium weeks of Christmas & New Years. Best price guarantee: We endeavor to offer the lowest prices available and will always match lowest rates. We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX, no fees. We accept Visa, MasterCard and AMEX

Contact us for rates and current availability or to book a charter aboard Manna!

Full Specifications for Manna

Manna Layout
Length 53ft
Beam 28.5
Draft 4
Designer Royal Cape
Launched 2014 (Refit 2019)
Guests Up to 8
Children Allowed Yes (Min. age: Water Safe & Disciplined)
Air Conditioning Full
Flag USA
Dinghy/Tender 14 ft Ocean master (60HP)
Dingy Max. Passengers 8
Guest Cabins 4
Guest Cabin Configuration 2 Queen, 2 Double en-suite cabins with A/C
Guest Electric Heads 4
Home Port Red Hook, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Winter Cruising Area Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Summer Cruising Area Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Preferred Port Village Cay, Tortola
Other Port BVI
Hours Between Charters 24 hrs - limited/ 48 preferred
WiFi Internet Onboard WIFI
Sun Awning Yes
Hammock Yes
Deck Shower Yes
Hair Dryer No
Water Maker Yes
Ice Maker Yes
BBQ Yes
Voltage 110
Other Crew members Certified as First Response Providers
New state of the art Phillips AED on board
Emergency Oxygen on board
USCG Emergency Frist Response Kit
Body Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner provide in each cabin
Premium Linens and towels
2000 watt Stereo sound system with 3 separate zones including the mast.
Full size BBQ Grill
Portable VHF radios for guest use when on shore to call for pickup
Dry Bags for going to shore
Plenty of on board Games and movies
Pirate Costumes are provided for Michael Beans Happy Arrrr… show.

Planning on pursuing a USCG Captain’s License? As part of the documentation process with the US Coast Guard you will need to show your time at sea.” Captain Allen can help with that by filling out your Small Vessel Sea Service Form.

2023 upgrades:
New Engines, Sails, Eectronics and Refrigeration.
Adult Waterskis Yes
Kids Waterskis No
Stand Up Paddle Board 2
Snorkeling Gear Yes
Tow Tube Yes
Wake Board Yes
Knee Board No
1-Person Kayak No
2-Person Kayak Yes
Float Mats 2
Beach Games Yes
Fishing Gear Yes
Fishing Gear Type Trolling
Number of Rods 4
Deep Sea No
Underwater Camera Yes
Other Water Toys 4 Bean Bag chairs
2 Subwings
1 Wake board
10 Dive Mask in different sizes to fit your face profile w/Snorkel
10 Dive / Snorkel fins with socks provided for comfort
3 Full-face snorkel Mask
8 Premium float noodles
2 Floating mats for sunbathing on the front deck.
Beach towels provided

10 Person Floating island
2 Paddle boards
3 person Hard Kayak
Water Ski
1 Subwings
3 person Tube
Scuba Info 2018 Upgraded both diving compressors to continuous duty along with adding 10 new 3300 psi 80 aluminum tanks. (Which gives us both HP100 steel tanks for the guys that use a lot of air and AL80 aluminum tanks for the younger and lighter divers)

Dive Gear updated yearly.
Scuba Terms Free Unlimited Diving Included for Certified Divers. SCUBA instruction available at additional cost.
Scuba License Instructor
Open Water Course See Below
Personal BCs 10
Regulators 8
Wetsuits 8
Weights 8
Number of Divers 8
Dives per Week Offered Da
Night Dives 1
Dive Lights 8
Air Compressor Onboard
Stereo System Yes
iPod Hookup Yes
Satellite TV No
DVD Player Yes
Board Games Yes
Books Ships Libr
Captain Nationality USA
Captain License USCG 100T / PADI Instructor
Captain Years Sailing 7
Crew Smokes No
Crew Pets No
Caters to Special Diets Yes
Kosher Available Yes

Reviews for Manna with previous crew:

Hi John we had an amazing time with Wayne and Emily aboard Mana, they are great people and I am so glad we picked them to sail with. The trip totally exceeded my expectations, the diving was awesome, food was incredible boat was perfect. I can’t say enough about how accommodating Wayne and Emily were I would absolutely recommend them to anyone thinking about sailing the BVI or anywhere. You definitely steered us in the right direction with Mana. Thanks again!!!

Tyler A, aboard Catamaran Manna February 2017  sailing the Virgin Islands

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