VIVIERAE II
Yacht Description
VIVIERAE II yacht is a 98.00 ft long motor yacht monohull and spends the summer in Caribbean Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards and winter season in Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards. It was built by Nordhavn in 2017. The yacht layout features 5 cabins and accommodates 10 guests. The cabin arrangement is following: 3 king cabins, 2 double cabins, 2 twin cabins.
The motor yacht features Powered by 2 Caterpillar (C18) 454hp diesel engines engines .
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Weekly price low-high season
Amenities
Price Details
Price from: €60,000
High season rate: $69,000
$60,000 weekly rate plus all is for up to 8 guest. The rate for 10 guest is $66,000 plus all
Holiday rate is $69,000 plus all for up to 8 guest. The rate for 10 guest is $74,000 plus all
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Other Entertainment
VivieRae is equipped with the latest entertainment system utilizing iPads to control the TV, music, and movie server. You may connect your phone via Bluetooth to the sound system. We have over 500 movies available for you to view.
M/Y VivieRae has a complete medical kit on the boat, in the event of an emergency, the CAPTAIN will assist. He is trained to administer First Aid and has access to additional professional medical advice 24/7.
Crew
Crew Information
Captain: Gareth Schwegman
Gareth Schwegman Captain(rotational)
Captain Gareth Schwegman was born in South Africa and grew up around the yachting industry. His love of the ocean and seamanship skills was honed in his native South Africa on family sailing excursions off the coast of Durban and Mozambique. His father’s sailing school, which specializes in mega yacht crew training, also played a role in Gareth’s decision to join the yachting industry and obtain his captain’s license. Gareth began his yachting career as a deckhand in 2001 and in 2005 became a captain on the Belle de Jour. Prior to VivieRae II Gareth was the captain on VivieRae another Nordhavn owned by Bob and Sandy Giles. Gareth has been the captain for Bob and Sandy Giles since October of 2012. He was instrumental in the build process of VivieRae II and is responsible for many design ideas that were incorporated during the build process to make sure that VivieRae II was completed to the highest standards.
Gareth is married to Carolyn and they have two boys Josh and Ethan. Carolyn was the chef on the former VivieRae until they had their second child. “Caro” as she is referred to and the boys are welcome visitors to the boat and Mike and Teri have almost become there aunt and uncle.
Gareth holds his MCA Yachtmaster Offshore 200 ton license, MCA Yachtmaster Ocean, MCA Navigation and Radar, MCA General Ships Knowledge, MCA Advanced Sea Survival, and Marshall Islands Endorsements for Offshore and GMDSS certificates.
Gareth has extensive cruising experience in the Caribbean, Central America, and the West Coast of California to Alaska and the entire east coast to New England. Gareth is happy to answer any questions you may have and looks forward to leading guests of M/Y VivieRae II to new discoveries.
Arnold Heins Captain – (Rotational)
Arnold comes to Vivierae II with ten years of experience under his belt. His career took off back in 2008 when he started as deckhand on a 76’ sailing catamaran. It was a life as a dive instructor and a love for the ocean that lead him to pursue a career in yachting. In 2011 he became Captain on a 58’ charter sailing catamaran. Arnold transitioned from sailing yachts to motor yachts in 2013 when he started to run a 100’ Hargrave in South Florida and the Bahamas.
Before captaining Vivierae II, Arnold was the captain on board the sister ship, a 96’ Nordhavn, Lacey Kay. Arnold ran Lacey Kay alongside his wife and two other crewmembers for almost three years. He cruised with the owners from Alaska to Panama on the west coast, and from Columbia to Maine on the east coast.
He has extensive cruising experience of the Caribbean, Bahamas, New England, Central America and the west coast of America, including Alaska.
Arnold's love for diving, water sports, and spotting the ideal anchorage makes him a great asset to Vivierae II. His passion for people, entertaining and being on the water is evident to his guest and makes for the perfect charter experience. He is from South Africa and speaks English and Afrikaans.
Briar Meades Chef
Briar is from New Zealand, she grew up with her father, a Chef, so naturally a passion for food was quickly instilled into her at a young age. Under his guidance she developed many skills and then Briar furthered her knowledge and skills from her eldest sister who also became a Chef.
After high school Briar moved to Western Australia and spent the next two years living and traveling around Australia. She then settled back home in New Zealand and began her culinary training at The New Zealand School of Food and Wine. Briar worked as a Corporate Catering Chef at a law firm for 2 years before moving to a new venture at Misters Cafe. There she developed a holistic approach to cooking as it was a gluten free, refined sugar and dairy free establishment. Most recently Briar was the sole Chef onboard M/Y Andrea VI for two years, cruising the East Coast of America and the Bahamas.
Briar has attained her level three certificate in Culinary Arts, level three Certificate in food safety and hygiene, STCW 95, and has her open water SCUBA certification.
Briar looks forward to catering to all your culinary needs.
Matt Cowie Mate
Matt grew up in both Australia and New Zealand, he is an avid surfer who leads a healthy lifestyle and loves life on the water. Growing up near the beach helped shape Matt into the ocean lover he is today, he loves to surf, fish and dive in the world’s most beautiful destinations.
This is Matts sixth year in the yachting industry and so far the job has taken him to some of the most beautiful places on the planet with extensive cruising of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, The Maldives and most recently the Bahamas and the east coast of the United States.
Matt has several certifications including RYA Yachtmaster, Offshore RYA, Powerboat level II, Approved Engine Course, Open water SCUBA diver, Diploma in Fitness (AUT University New Zealand) just to name a few.
Lauren Maestas- Stewardess
Lauren was raised in a small New Mexico town. She studied dental hygiene but only to realize traveling was in her veins. She moved to Spain to become an au pair where her love for children and foreign lands made it a perfect fit. In time Lauren worked at a large even company in Madrid. She was able to host lavish events all over Europe, and as many cities were near the sea, she discovered yachting. With a passion for travel, people and the sea, yachting is her dream career. When not busy pampering her guests, Lauren loves to spend time designing event set-ups, exploring fashion and creating new cocktails. Lauren is looking forward to treating you to a wonderful vacation.
Jean de Ridder- Deckhand
Raised in South Africa, Jean was a natural fisherman and hunter from a young age. Yachting came naturally to him as he spent most of his days on the water. At the age of 18 Jean moved to the United States to pursue his dream in yachting. In his spare time Jean enjoys deep sea fishing, wakeboarding, kite surfing, and flying his drone. He is also an accomplished archer having won many international competitions. He is PADI Dive Certification. Jean is keen to share his love for water sports and fishing with you!
Jean de Ridder- Deckhand
Raised in South Africa, Jean was a natural fisherman and hunter from a young age. Yachting came naturally to him as he spent most of his days on the water. At the age of 18 Jean moved to the United States to pursue his dream in yachting. In his spare time Jean enjoys deep sea fishing, wakeboarding, kite surfing, and flying his drone. He is also an accomplished archer having won many international competitions. He is PADI Dive Certification. Jean is keen to share his love for water sports and fishing with you!
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