PURA VIDA


Guests 8 guests
Cabins 4 cabins
Crew 4 crew
Children Allowed  Children Allowed
No Pets  No Pets
No Smoking  No Smoking

  • Type: Power
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Year Refit: 2017
  • Builder: Moonen
  • Size: 99 ft | 30 m
  • High Price: $71,500
  • Low Price: $63,800
  • Currency: USD
  • Winter Locations: Bahamas

Layout Layout

Cabins Cabins
MASTER STATEROOM: Midships lower deck. Full beam stateroom with walk-around king bed, reading lights, vanity and settee. The ensuite features a spacious shower with rain shower head plus hand wand, bench seat, twin sinks, heated towel rails, head, and closet. The entertainment system features surround sound, DirectTV with individual satellite receiver, and iPod docking station. Port holes in the master stateroom as well as his-and-her en-suite create abundant natural light if desired.
VIP QUEEN STATEROOM: Lower deck, forward: Walk-around queen bed. The en-suite features a stall shower with rain shower head plus hand wand, bench seat, heated towel rail, head, and sink. The entertainment system features DirectTV and iPod docking station.
TWIN GUEST STATEROOM: Twin beds. The en-suite features a stall shower including hand wand and bench seat, heated towel rail, head, and sink. The entertainment system features DirectTV and iPod docking station.
TWIN GUEST STATEROOM: Twin beds. The en-suite features a stall shower including hand wand and bench seat, heated towel rail, head, and sink. The entertainment system features DirectTV and iPod docking station.
All staterooms include individual satellite receivers, individual climate control, robes, hairdryers, and Molton Brown luxury bath products.
  • King Beds: 1
  • Queen Beds: 1
  • Twin Beds: 2

Crew Crew
Captain- Alexander "Zander" Howell
Certifications/Education: Master 500 Unlimited, PWC Instructor, Diving Instructor, Charter House
Languages: English, Spanish
Nationality: British

Captain Zander grew up as an only child in the UK and Spain. After being raised on sailboats for many years, entering the yachting industry was a natural decision to make. He now has close to nine years of experience sailing the Baltic and North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
Captain Zander’s objective is to ensure all guests’ needs and wishes are met. He strives to provide a remarkable tour, anchoring in the most beautiful destinations. Captain has created a welcoming atmosphere on board MY PURA VIDA, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing guest experience.

When he is not facilitating a remarkable charter, you can find captain snorkeling, reading, camping, or exploring remote places.



Chef – Cara Trubenbach
Language spoken: English, German, Dutch

Cara, hails from Namibia; Africa. She has been in the yachting industry for several years now. She started as a stewardess, working on a variety of yachts, before realized that she had a passion and talent in the culinary arts. She studied at Ashburton cookery school in the UK and gained her culinary diploma in 2019.
Cara specializes in Asian Fusion, Mediterranean and French cuisine. Having cruised in both Mediterranean and Caribbean waters, she is well used to creating locally inspired dishes from both sides of the pond.

She is confident in adapting her abilities to everyone needs and ensures an enjoyable culinary experience for the guests. Outside of yachting, Cara loves the countryside, enjoying hiking and skiing.



Stew- Giselle Azueta
Certifications/Education: Degree in Education, STCW, ENG1, Course in “Hospitality for Superyachts”
Languages: English, Spanish
Nationality: Mexican

Giselle was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, where she participated in a variety of activities such as tennis, golf, water skiing, ice skating, and basketball. After spending a summer in Florida, Giselle decided to enter the yachting industry for the thrill of adventure and meeting new people from around the world. Prior to entering yachting Giselle was a teacher for children with special needs for six years.
Giselle is constantly going the extra mile to provide exceptional service for guests. She is known as the positive one in the group, radiating good energy to whomever she is around. Themed meals and tablescapes are Giselle’s specialty, working hand in hand with the chef offering a unique dining experience for guests.
In her spare time, you can find Giselle swimming in the ocean or learning something new.



Mate- Dane Dalzell
Certifications/Education: Diploma in Business Management, PWC, AGC1, VHF, Yacht Master Theory, Day Skipper
Languages: English/Afrikaans
Nationality: South African

Dane is from a small coastal town in South Africa called Plettenberg Bay. He attended university and got a degree in business management before pursuing a career in yachting. He has now been in the yachting industry for 4 years, traveling the Mediterranean extensively, and is currently completing his first season in the Caribbean. Dane brings the fun on board and encourages his motto, “live each day like it's your last”, helping to provide guests with the experience of a lifetime. One day he hopes to become Captain before starting his own business back in South Africa.

His hobbies include watersports, hockey, tennis, golf, traveling and fishing - so if you're looking for him, he’s most likely at the back of the boat with a fishing line in the water.
  • Captain: Zander Howell
  • Language: English Spanish Afrikaans German Dutch

  • Crew: 4
  • Crew Smokes: No
  • Crew Has Pets: No

Menu Menu

Pura Vida sample menu

Breakfast

[All breakfasts served with coffee& teas, fruit juices, cereals, yoghurts, a fresh local fruit platter, and warm pastries or freshly baked muffins]

Huevos rancheros – traditional Mexican ranch breakfast of flavoursome smoky tomato base topped with fresh guacamole and eggs

Vanilla berry chia parfait

Avocado toasts – multi-grain toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, cracked black pepper and a poached egg

Mushroom, feta and pea breakfast frittata

Smoked salmon served with lemon wedges, chives and delux scrambled eggs

 

Lunches

Greek platter of sundried tomato humus, toasted pitta, traditional Greek salad, and spanakopita

Jamaican Jerk beef burgers in a brioche bun with lime & chilli mayo, Caribbean coleslaw and spicy sweet potato wedges

Homemade Italian style pizza served with a crispy green salad and Italian dressing

Mahi-mahi ceviche served alongside quinoa stuffed avocado halves and a Peruvian salad

Smoky chicken tortillas with homemade refried beans, guacamole and pico da gallo

 

Appetizer

Scallops on a bed of pea & mint puree

Vietnamese vegetable spring rolls accompanied by homemade sweet chilli sauce

Greek orange salad dressed with an olive oil& cinnamon vinaigrette

Thai spiced butternut squash soup with crusty bread rolls

Coconut crusted shrimp skewers served with a ginger dipping sauce

 

Entrée

Tender grilled lobster tail with chilli-herb butter and grilled lemon served with asparagus & whipped sweet potato

Old Dehli style butter chicken with fruity pilau rice and oven baked crispy okra

Seared teriyaki tuna with miso baked aubergine

Grilled ribeye steak with red Thai curry and steamed green beans

Pan fried red snapper with harissa & rose, and Eastern spiced roast cauliflower

Desserts

Fresh mango crème brulee

Decadent sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice-cream

Dark chocolate brownie served with rum glazed pineapple

Ginger and lime cheesecake topped with whipped fresh cream

Indian spiced rice pudding with aromatic poached pear


Amenities 5 Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Beach Games
  • Ice Maker
  • Ipod
  • Tube

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Rates Rates
TERM CHARTERS: Weekly Rate plus 35% APA plus 4% Bahamas Taxes plus 10% Bahamas VAT DAY CHARTERS: 8 hour day $11,000 plus 4% Tax, plus 10% VAT for up to 12 guests. 20% mandatory crew gratuity – needs to be collected at the time of contract (FOR DAY CHARTERS ONLY!) *Rate includes: - 8 hour cruise -Continental Breakfast, Surf and Turf Lunch, Snacks, Open Bar and Beverages for up to 12 guests. (house wines, beer and standard liquor – no premium brands) - Dockage at Marina is also included but transportation Marina is charterer's expense. - 32’ towed tender. - Gratuity is not included in the rate and is usually 20%

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Hi Rod, I spoke with Mr.... yesterday and they had a wonderful experience onboard Pura Vida. He made a special point to tell me that the crew was particularly good and the capt was fabulous.The meals were incredible and everything was just perfect. He also really appreciates that the owner allowed him to bring his own boat along for the charter and it worked out very well having it there. All-in-all, a perfect charter. Thank you for your assistance and I am sure Mr..... will be back to do it again. He has also referred us to one of his friends who is now interested in Pura Vida as well. More to come - Cheers,
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Hi Rod, I am pleased to say the return of my client for her second charter of PURA VIDA was an enormous success. She is a very experienced and frequent Charterer of motor yachts, at up to 3 times price of PURA VIDA, She was last aboard in March 2019 in the Caribbean with the previous Owner and Crew. I am delighted that her report indicates the high standards for both PURA VIDA as a yacht, and the Owner’s commitment to exemplary crew, remain! Charterer comments: “The crew are phenomenal. For a smaller boat this crew rocks it! They work great together to make for a seamless experience. The boat is in impeccable shape. The Captain put together a wonderful itinerary for our trip that catered to everyone in our group. The food was fantastic. The head stew made sure our every need was met and made arrangements for everything we wanted to do so that we didn’t have to lift a finger. The bosun Charlie was fantastic. She handled the tender with ease and was very kind to everyone. Love to see a woman in that role!!! A++.”
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Captain did a phenomenal job! It was an absolute pleasure working with him, he was so good with sending me pics and staying in contact. I would highly recommend this yacht and book again without hesitation. They had a fantastic time and could not fault the captain. She gave him a 10/10 and thought he was amazing. They enjoyed the food, and admitted they indulged- it was part of their vacation. This was their first charter, and thanks to their experience on PURA VIDA they are now “Boat People”- as she put it.
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“We had the BEST time of our lives!!! Honestly we love them and will see them again! They couldn’t had done anything to make the trip better! It was the most unbelievable experience and I’m speaking for us all!! We are so grateful, they made the trip that much more spectacular!!! They are such special humans! Thank you so much!” Thank you both and entire crew once again Can’t wait to send you more great clients!
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