About SALTY DOG

Description.

Picture yourself lounging on the flybridge, just steps away from the helm, a gentle breeze drifting through as the Virgin Islands unfold around you. Whether you’re soaking in the sun up top or strolling across the spacious decks, every angle offers a new, breathtaking view.

This yacht is designed for those who appreciate the blend of luxury and the open sea. A seamless connection to the outdoors is achieved through sweeping glass walls and a skylight that floods the saloon with natural light, blurring the line between inside and out.

Below deck, you’ll find four elegantly appointed queen cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom, offering privacy and comfort for every guest. From sunrise coffee to sunset cocktails, this yacht is your front-row seat to paradise.

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Cabins & Layout

Eight guests, Four cabins.

Max Guests8
Total Cabins4
King Cabins0
Queen Cabins4
Showers4
Heads4
Electric Heads4
Yacht Layout
Yacht Layout
Features & Amenities

Comfort, water sports & diving.

Comfort & Entertainment

  • Water Maker Yes
  • Jacuzzi No
  • Kids Okay No
  • Internet Access Onboard WIFI
  • iPod / Device Hookups Yes
  • Salon Stereo Yes
  • Board Games Yes
  • BBQ Yes
  • Special Diets Yes
  • Kosher No
  • Crew Smokes No

Water Sports

  • Dinghy 12 ft
  • Dinghy Capacity 10 PAX
  • Wakeboard No
  • Towable Tube Yes
  • Snorkel Gear Yes
  • Stand-Up Paddleboards Yes
  • Knee Board No
  • Underwater Camera No
  • Kayak No
  • Floating Mats Yes
  • Jetskis No

Diving

  • Scuba Onboard
  • Air Compressor Yes
  • Tanks No
  • BCs No
  • Regulators No
  • Dive Lights No
Toys & Gear Onboard
  • Captain is not a certified sailing instructor but is happy to teach guests the basics of sailing.
  • Tube
  • Floating mat
  • 2 Stand-Up Paddle boards
  • 1 Kayak
  • Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests
  • 2 Fishing rods, basic lures and tackle
  • Noodles
  • Floaties/Tubes
  • Board Games
  • Sea Scooters
  • Hydraulic Swim Platform
  • Fresh Water Flush Toilets
The Crew

Meet the team behind SALTY DOG.

Nick Nelson Captain
Captain

Nick Nelson

Luka Niehaus Chef
Chef

Luka Niehaus

Rates & Availability

Weekly charter rates.

Season 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Summer 2026 $27,500 $28,000 $28,500 $29,000 $29,500 $30,000 $30,500
Winter 2026 to 2027 $29,000 $29,500 $30,000 $30,500 $31,000 $31,500 $32,000
Summer 2027 $29,000 $29,500 $30,000 $30,500 $31,000 $31,500 $32,000
Winter 2027 to 2028 $29,000 $29,500 $30,000 $30,500 $31,000 $31,500 $32,000

Rates are per week, all-inclusive. Premium holiday weeks may carry adjusted rates — inquire for current availability and pricing.

Availability calendar

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Location

Where she sails.

Base Port
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, BVI Please inquire for additional location availability.
Summer Base
BVI
Summer Area
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Area
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Preferred Pickups
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, BVI
Turnaround · Flag
48 hours · USA
Client Feedback

In their words.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Broker Review

This was one of the top vacations/trips of our lives!! can’t say enough wonderful things about this experience!
Once we stepped onto the yacht, we never lifted a finger (expect to make a drink) – the crew, Nick and Luzaan were the most amazing people!!

We were served three meals a day and not only delicious but the presentation was that of a 5 star restaurant each and every meal with beautiful tablescapes created each day for us and accommodated all of our preferences, allergies, etc…

Our Capt. Nick was great at asking what we wanted to do each day, mapping out the course to accommodate us and knew all the best places to go as he has been navigating these waters for several years!
Between fishing, Necker island conservatory refuge for endangered species and all the coolest bars on beaches along the way, we couldn’t have asked for more.

The boat was so clean and organized with all of the water floats, cups with magnets that attached to the floats (genius) and all the spaces to sit and relax were amazing. We sailed a lot and were told where we were landing for the night so we could know the plan each day.

I could go on and on about the professionalism and friendliness of this crew. We even had them join us for dinner on our night off the boat at a restaurant – they were so fun to hang out with.
Will definitely do this again!!!!

Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

You Guys Rock!

March 16–21, 2026

To our amazing duo crew, Nick & Luka—

Thank you for the amazing trip of a lifetime—for our group of 8! Thanks for keeping us fed, safe, and having so much fun with us. We will always remember the amazing time we had with you, your patience, humor, and how you made the experience unforgettable.

We truly appreciated how you made everyone comfortable and how you went above and beyond for us each day. You made the experience unforgettable and we will cherish these memories forever.

You are the best crew and we are so grateful for this incredible experience!

Best boat crew ever!
You guys rock!
— Joanne & Lisa

Thanks for the trip!
You guys are amazing!
— Steve & Allison

Thank you so much!
You made the BEST memories!
Much love XO

Incredible!
Jim & Debi K.

Joanne & Lisa, Steve & Allison, Jim & Debi K
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fabulous Week!

Thank you Nick & Luka for a fabulous week on the Salty Dog! We had such a great time, and so appreciate all you hard worked to make it an amazing time! Luka — your food was amazing!
Nick, we loved all the awesome places you took us!

Harrison’s — Greg & Rhonda

Greg & Rhonda Harrison
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lifetime Vacation

We had an amazing time on a once in a lifetime vacation.
Nick was an excellent tour guide and Luka, the meals and hospitality were amazing.
We enjoyed a relaxing week — tried the snorkeling. Everything was fantastic!

The Eberlys

The Eberlys
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Crew!

Thank you so much for an amazing charter! We loved the sail to Anegada.

Nick & Luka are such a great crew! So fun and professional too!

We will miss the fabulous food Luka prepared! A BIG thanks to Captain Nick for the safe and exciting adventures!

Mike & Rachel Sherman

Mike & Rachel Sherman
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Joyful Entertainment

Thank you for sharing your natural gifts of sailing, cooking and joyful entertainment. I was a treat to spend the week with the 3 of you: Maddie, Luka and Nick.
Journey well and until next time.
Brittany

Brittany
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exceptional

Thank you for an unforgettable week! This was truly the best and only way to explore the Virgin Islands!
Nick, Luka and Maddie were exceptional.
Smooth sailing, my friends.
Cheers,
John K.

John K
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Top Notch

We told you you’d be a sun-avoiding girl on this vacation! What a week.
I truly enjoyed spending time with all three crew members. The food & experience were top notch.
Service + details were above & beyond.
Thank you for everything.

If anyone finds themselves in Montana we’d love to have you.
Big thanks for including us.

❤️ Brooke & Jeff S.

Brooke & Jeff S
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Broker Reveiw

Your overall star rating?: 5

How would you describe your yacht? Was the yacht comfortable and clean? Well ventilated? Sufficient Shade? Sufficient Space to relax?:
This is our second time on the Leopard 50. We really appreciate the layout and the ability to walk through the galley to the front of the boat. It also never felt cramped even with 8 guests. There was ample shade and when we were at anchor, Nick added to the shade by pulling out a shade cover on the top of the bridge. It is very clean when we arrived and Nick & Luka kept it spotless throughout our charter. The new owners have made a good thing even better through a lot of their new touches. From the linens, bedding, decorative pillows and accents, as well as the quality soaps and shampoo, the upgrades were noticeable throughout.

How would you describe your crew? Were they courteous? Helpful? Friendly? Attentive? Knowledgeable? Accompanied you on your activities/land excursions? Wore uniforms and acted professionally?:
Simply put, if one has any issues with Nick, Luka or Maddie, that is the guests issue and not the crew. We felt as if we were sailing with new found friends (in Luka’s case an old friend as we sailed with him last year). They were incredibly attentive to what was needed and generally got something before we asked. They went with us on most excursions and could not have been more helpful in arranging dinners ashore, massages or transportation. Nick was a master at the helm. Very relaxed in his demeanor but confident in his abilities. Several in our group are “foodies” and Luka was always interested in sharing his cooking techniques and ideas for making delicious dishes. They were always wearing Salty Dog gear but we always felt like they were part of our crew.

Was the food great and well presented? Did the menus meet your expectations? Did your crew pay attention to your preference sheets?:
We had the privilege of having both Maddie and Luka on our charter. Both are exceptional at preparing delicious and nutritious meals in a small galley kitchen. Each had their own personality towards their menus and were conscientious of dietary needs and requests. Both are top notch at what they do.

How did you find the pace and the itinerary of your charter?:
Nick knew exactly the course that was right for us. He chose a few “hot spots” for our group but also the tranquility of a peaceful bay for us to lounge in while watching a beautiful sunset. Nick was never pushing or rushed with our schedule yet we were always on time.

Additional comments about the yacht and the crew?:
Getting to know Nick and Lika better was part of our charter experience. They are truly good people that have a love of serving others in their DNA. We cannot say enough good things about how they both integrated professionalism and safety with warmth and laughter that truly made this a memory making trip. We plan to do this again and our top priority will be to seek out where Nick and Luka are chartering.

Was it easy to travel to and from your yacht?: Yes

Did you like the area you chartered in?: Yes

In the future, would you consider : Book the same Yacht again, Follow the crew onto another yacht. Any additional thoughts about your charter experience?:
Top notch company from booking through arriving through going home. We did use the concierge service with Nick and he did a great job for our embarkation from Red Hook. We were fortunate to return to Red Hook on Salty Dog this year. Last year we embarked on St Thomas and returned the same. That is the only wish we would have for future charters.

Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pampered, Safe and Care For!

From the moment we boarded till the moment we left every detail was covered.
The run, water, islands were all incredible, but the true vacation was the feeling of being pampered, safe & cared for!
Nick, Luca & Maddie — heartfelt thanks for a fabulous time!

Nick, Luca & Maddie
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