{
  "updated": "2026-10-14",
  "website": "https://dreamonsail.com",
  "contact": {
    "email": "owner@dreamoncharter.com",
    "instagram": "@dreamoncharter",
    "location": "Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands"
  },
  "vessel": {
    "name": "Dream On",
    "model": "Bali 5.8 sailing catamaran",
    "year": 2026,
    "tagline": "First flagship Bali 5.8 in the British Virgin Islands",
    "length_ft": 58,
    "beam_ft": 29.9,
    "living_space_sqft": 1500,
    "guests_max": 8,
    "cabins": "4 private ensuite staterooms: 1 king and 3 queen, each with a walkaround bed",
    "cabin_features": [
      "private dry-head bathroom with electric freshwater toilet",
      "individual air conditioning",
      "screened windows with blinds",
      "US 110V outlets",
      "USB charging",
      "hair dryer",
      "premium linens and towels"
    ],
    "cabin_option": "Twin beds in place of a queen are available for $800, arranged as part of the contract.",
    "large_groups": "Contact us if you'd like a similar boat as an additional yacht for a large group, or if you need a 5-cabin (10-passenger) version.",
    "base": "Road Town, Tortola, BVI",
    "cruising_area": "British Virgin Islands (40+ anchorages across 60+ islands)",
    "features": [
      "Flybridge with 360-degree views, sun beds and lounging for every guest",
      "Bali aft door that retracts into the ceiling, opening the salon to the cockpit",
      "Hydraulic swim platform lowered to water level",
      "Solid foredeck with sun beds (no trampoline)",
      "Fully optioned — performance sails, upgraded engines, electric freshwater toilets, underwater lighting"
    ],
    "amenities": [
      "premium coffee bar (espresso",
      "flat whites",
      "cold brew)",
      "Thermomix",
      "deck pizza oven",
      "Starlink WiFi (video calls and streaming)",
      "Garmin Fusion sound (10 speakers + subwoofer",
      "Bluetooth)",
      "karaoke with two wireless microphones",
      "outdoor movie projector",
      "dual watermakers (200 L/hr)"
    ],
    "toys": [
      "4 sea scooters",
      "2 stand-up paddleboards",
      "water skis",
      "wakeboard",
      "70hp dinghy",
      "inflatable water hammock",
      "snorkel gear for every guest",
      "underwater camera",
      "inflatable floats and tubes",
      "fishing gear (trolling rods and tackle)"
    ],
    "diving": "Rendezvous scuba diving (e.g. the RMS Rhone) arranged with certified operators at extra cost"
  },
  "crew": {
    "captain": "Captain Rob — Australian; skippering sailboats and superyachts since 2014 (Greece, Croatia, Italy, Malta, France, the Grenadines, Tahiti); BVI licensed, PADI certified, certified ski instructor.",
    "chef": "Chef Julia — culinary trained private chef; bespoke menus built around each group; all dietary needs; Thermomix expert and cocktail artisan.",
    "pre_charter": "A pre-charter call with Captain Rob and Chef Julia plus a preference form covering diet, allergies, favourite cuisines, beverages and special occasions."
  },
  "inclusions": {
    "meals": "A 7-night charter includes 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners prepared by Chef Julia, plus snacks and afternoon treats.",
    "beverages": "Premium wines and spirits from the standard selection, all non-alcoholic drinks, specialty coffees, cold brew and iced drinks. Specialty spirit upgrades or larger quantities of premium selections cost extra.",
    "other": "Fuel for standard cruising, BVI cruising and national parks permits, all water toys, snorkel gear, underwater camera, Starlink.",
    "not_included": "Anything on shore, including onshore dining, plus rendezvous diving, water toy rentals, specialty provisioning and the 15–20% crew gratuity.",
    "extra_provisioning": "The crew can purchase additional alcoholic beverages or specialty foods using a credit card you supply."
  },
  "rates": {
    "valid": "October 2026 – August 2027",
    "valid_from": "2026-10-01",
    "valid_to": "2027-08-31",
    "base_weekly_usd": 44000,
    "per_extra_guest_usd": 1000,
    "example": "A party of six is $48,000 for the week.",
    "short_stays": "5-night minimum. 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6; 5 nights = weekly rate ÷ 6 × 5.",
    "holidays": "Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's weeks are priced separately — enquire.",
    "sleepaboard": "Sleepaboard the night before is available at 50% of the daily rate with crew approval — complimentary on November and December 2026 bookings.",
    "gratuity": "The crew appreciates a gratuity at the customary 15–20%; not included in the rate.",
    "turnaround": "48 hours between charters.",
    "relocation": "Pick-up or drop-off elsewhere may carry a relocation fee."
  },
  "booking": {
    "hold": "Complimentary 48-hour hold — no payment or commitment required.",
    "process": "Bookings, holds and charter contracts are handled by our clearing house, Paradise Yacht Clearing. A charter is confirmed only once the charter contract is signed through Paradise.",
    "how": "Email owner@dreamoncharter.com or ask the Concierge to request a hold.",
    "advance": "Peak season (December–April) routinely books 6–12 months ahead."
  },
  "sample_itinerary": [
    "Day 1 — Road Town → Norman Island (The Bight): The Caves snorkelling, floating bar, flybridge sundowners",
    "Day 2 — Salt Island (RMS Rhone) → Cooper Island: snorkel or rendezvous dive, sea scooters",
    "Day 3 — Virgin Gorda: The Baths, then North Sound",
    "Day 4 — Anegada: lobster dinner ashore, stargazing",
    "Day 5 — Jost Van Dyke: White Bay, Soggy Dollar Bar",
    "Day 6 — Cane Garden Bay: rum bars, pizza oven and movie night",
    "Day 7 — Back to Road Town"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Do we need sailing experience?",
      "a": "None. Captain Rob handles all sailing, navigation and anchoring; guests are welcome to help or take the helm if they like."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can you accommodate dietary restrictions and special occasions?",
      "a": "Yes. Chef Julia's preference form covers restrictions, allergies, cuisines and celebrations, and she builds the menu around the group — vegan, gluten-free, pescatarian and more."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can we go ashore?",
      "a": "Yes. Captain Rob and Chef Julia recommend and arrange land adventures — Anegada and local spots ashore are favourites."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Starlink good enough for work or video calls?",
      "a": "Yes, across virtually all BVI anchorages."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there an APA or extra taxes?",
      "a": "No APA — the charter is all-inclusive. Fuel for standard cruising, BVI cruising and national parks permits, meals, the premium open bar, water toys and Starlink are included. Not included: anything on shore, including onshore dining, plus rendezvous diving, water toy rentals, specialty provisioning and the 15–20% crew gratuity."
    },
    {
      "q": "What amenities are on board?",
      "a": "A premium coffee bar, Thermomix, deck pizza oven, Starlink WiFi, Garmin Fusion sound, karaoke, an outdoor movie projector and dual watermakers — plus a flybridge, hydraulic swim platform, solid foredeck with sun beds and the Bali aft door that opens the salon to the cockpit."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is a typical route?",
      "a": "Captain Rob tailors every itinerary to your group and the weather. A favourite week: Norman Island (The Caves), Salt and Cooper Islands (RMS Rhone), Virgin Gorda (The Baths and North Sound), Anegada (lobster dinner ashore), Jost Van Dyke (White Bay) and Cane Garden Bay, then back to Road Town. Five nights covers Norman Island, The Baths and Jost Van Dyke."
    }
  ],
  "promotions": "Occasional promotions are published on the website — currently a complimentary sleepaboard on November and December 2026 bookings. Rates are otherwise as published."
}