Captain
Brandon Fourie
-RYA Yachtmasters Offshore Commercially Endorsed
-PADI Dive Master
-SRC Radio License
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-ENG1
-Food Healthy & Safety Level 2
-Massage Therapy
About VELA
The story.
VELA boasts an exceptional collection of outdoor social spaces, thoughtfully designed for
relaxation, entertainment and life on the water.
The expansive flybridge is the heart of onboard entertaining, featuring generous lounge seating,
sunbeds, dual helm stations, a fully equipped bar, workout equipment, hanging chairs, and both a
hardtop and sunshade for all-day comfort.
Aft, the spacious cockpit offers an elegant dining setting for up to 8 guests, additional lounge
seating, and oversized daybeds perfect for soaking in the views.
The extended swim platform
maximise access to the ocean, complete with freshwater stern showers on both sides.
Forward, the terrace provides another inviting retreat with loungers, trampolines and custom dolphin seats.
Video Tour
Watch onboard.
Cabins & Layout
Eight guests, Four cabins.
Max Guests8
Total Cabins4
King Cabins1
Queen Cabins3
Showers4
Heads4
Electric Heads4
Features & Amenities
Comfort, water sports & diving.
Comfort & Entertainment
- Water Maker Yes
- Jacuzzi No
- Kids Okay Inquire
- Internet Access Yes
- iPod / Device Hookups Yes
- Salon Stereo Yes (1)
- Board Games Yes (1)
- BBQ Yes (1)
- Special Diets Yes
- Kosher Yes
- Crew Smokes No
Water Sports
- Dinghy Yes · 1
- Wakeboard No
- Towable Tube Yes
- Snorkel Gear Yes (8)
- Stand-Up Paddleboards 4
- Knee Board Yes
- Underwater Camera Yes
- Kayak No
- Floating Mats Yes (1)
- Jetskis No
Diving
- Scuba Onboard
- Air Compressor Yes
- Tanks 10
- BCs 14
- Regulators 10
- Dive Lights 10
Toys & Gear Onboard
- E Foil x2
The Crew
Meet the team behind VELA.
Chef
Arno Smit
-Professional Chef HL3
-Food Healthy & Safety Level 2
-RYA Yachtmasters Coastal
-Personal Watercraft Instructor
-STCW Basic Safety Training
-ENG1
Stewardess
Jana Ludwick
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First Mate
Henry Du Toit
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Rates & Availability
Weekly charter rates.
| Season | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | $79,000 | $80,000 | $81,000 | $82,000 | $83,000 | $84,000 | $85,000 |
| Summer 2027 | $79,000 | $80,000 | $81,000 | $82,000 | $83,000 | $84,000 | $85,000 |
| Winter 2027 to 2028 | $79,500 | $80,500 | $81,500 | $82,500 | $83,500 | $84,500 | $85,500 |
| Summer 2028 | $79,500 | $80,500 | $81,500 | $82,500 | $83,500 | $84,500 | $85,500 |
Rates are per week, all-inclusive. Premium holiday weeks may carry adjusted rates — inquire for current availability and pricing.
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Location
Where she sails.
Summer Base
White Bay
Summer Area
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI), Caribbean Windwards
Winter Area
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Preferred Pickups
Tortola, West End, BVI
Turnaround
48
Yacht Inquiry
Inquire about VELA.
Whether you're exploring options or ready to plan your escape, we're here to make the process effortless.
- 24-hour responseA charter broker will reply with availability and pricing on your exact dates.
- No fees, no obligationWe're paid by the yacht — not by you.
- Live availabilityIncluding holiday rates and held weeks not shown publicly.