Rendezvous III – Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran Charter in BVI
Built in 2025, the 12.58 m (42 ft) Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Rendezvous III is available for a catamaran charter in the British Virgin Islands from Nanny Cay Marina. She has 4 + 1 cabins and 4 bathrooms, with room for up to 10 guests – ideal for families, couples and groups of friends.
Rendezvous III is offered bareboat. Highlights on board include air conditioning, generator, watermaker, autopilot. With short distances, sheltered water and dozens of anchorages within an hour or two of each other, the British Virgin Islands are one of the easiest and most rewarding places in the world to charter a catamaran.
🛏️ Accommodation
- ✓4 + 1 cabins
- ✓4 bathrooms
- ✓Up to 10 guests
- ✓Air conditioning
🌅 On Board
- ✓Generator
- ✓Watermaker
- ✓Autopilot
- ✓Inverter
🌊 Water Toys & Extras
- ✓Dinghy with outboard
- ✓Snorkelling gear
- ✓Water toys on request
Sailing Rendezvous III
Rendezvous III is a 2025 Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 with 2 x 50.0 HP engines and a beam of 7.2 m. Two hulls keep her level and stable at anchor, so lunch stays on the table and nights are calm. Modern navigation, including an autopilot, makes her easy to handle. Wide decks, a shaded cockpit and large swim platforms make her the perfect base for long days in the sun.
Skipper, Cook & Provisioning
A skipper and a cook can be arranged on request. We can also arrange provisioning before you arrive, so the fridge is full and you can sail straight away. The security deposit is €4,512.23.
Where to Cruise: British Virgin Islands
From Tortola you can explore the British Virgin Islands. A popular one-week route (always subject to weather and the charter base’s advice):
- Day 1 – Tortola: Board, provision and enjoy a sundowner before a first quiet night in the marina.
- Day 2 – Norman Island: Snorkel the famous Caves and anchor in the Bight.
- Day 3 – Cooper & Salt Island: Dive or snorkel the RMS Rhone wreck, then a relaxed beach afternoon.
- Day 4 – Virgin Gorda: Explore the giant granite boulders of The Baths and Devil’s Bay.
- Day 5 – North Sound: Kitesurfing, beach bars and calm water at the top of Virgin Gorda.
- Day 6 – Anegada: Powder-white beaches and the island’s famous lobster dinner.
- Day 7 – Jost Van Dyke: White Bay and Great Harbour – the classic last night in the BVI.
- Day 8 – Disembarkation: Return to Tortola and transfer to the airport.
Summer Charters in Turkey & Greece
From May to October, Aren Yachting offers crewed catamarans, gulets and motor yachts along the Turkish Riviera and the Greek islands, from Bodrum, Göcek, Fethiye and Marmaris.
Why Charter Rendezvous III with Aren Yachting?
Aren Yachting is a TÜRSAB-licensed luxury charter company working with yachts in Turkey, Greece, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. We check live availability, compare similar yachts for you, help with flights and transfers, and remain your single point of contact from the first enquiry to the last day on board. Guests from the USA, the UK and Europe trust us for honest advice and clear, all-inclusive quotes.
💶 Weekly Charter Rates
| Low season | from $9,600 / week |
| Peak season (Christmas, New Year) | up to $12,500 / week |
Rates are for the yacht only (bareboat), converted from the operator’s euro price list and rounded. Final cleaning, the security deposit and optional extras are added. Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking.
📋 Charter Terms – What’s Included & Extras
Bareboat charter (no crew): you sail the catamaran yourself. At least one guest must hold a valid sailing licence (ICC or equivalent national licence) and a VHF/SRC radio certificate; a second experienced crew member is recommended. No licence? Simply add a professional skipper (see below).
✅ Included in the weekly price
| Included | Weekly charter of the yacht (Saturday to Saturday) |
| Standard equipment, safety gear and navigation equipment | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Generator | |
| Watermaker | |
| Autopilot |
⚠️ Obligatory extras (payable at the base)
| Damage waiver | €63.17 per day – $70/night catamaran-$700 max |
| National parks permit | €144.39 per week |
| Permit | €3.61 per guest/day – Cruising Permit – $4/ Per Person/ Per day |
| Visar (Virgin Islands Search and Rescue) | €4.51 per person – $5/ Per Person |
👨✈️ Optional crew
| ASA Skipper | €293.29 per day + food – ASA Certified Instructor- Does not include provisioning for the instructor |
| Checkout Skipper | €248.17 per service – Include this crew member to help introduce you to your boat and refresh your sailing knowledge. |
| Skipper | €248.17 per day + food – Does not include provisioning for the skipper |
| Steward/Cook | €248.17 per day + food – Does not include provisioning |
Crew food is paid by the guests (usually shared from the on-board food kitty). The skipper uses the skipper cabin or one guest cabin.
➕ Optional extras
| Cancellation insurance | €180.49 per booking – The charter fee is non-refundable unless $200 Charter Cancellation Insurance is purchased, which allows for a refund (less a $500 fee) if cancelled more than 90 days before, or if the period is resold within 90 days, while cancellations without insurance receive no refund and weather-related interruptions only qualify for future charter credit. |
| Sleep over before check in | €67.68 per person – 5pm boarding night prior / minimum $200 for the night |
❌ Not included
| Not included | Fuel (paid on return, for the amount used) |
| Food and drinks / provisioning | |
| Marina and port fees outside the home base | |
| Food for skipper / cook / hostess |
Security deposit: €4,512.23 (refundable, paid at check-in by credit card or cash; damage-waiver insurance can be arranged on request). Prices and extras are taken from the operator’s current price list and confirmed at the time of booking.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Yacht type | Catamaran |
| Model | Fountaine Pajot – Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 |
| Built | 2025 |
| Length / Beam / Draft | 12.58 m / 7.2 m / 1.25 m |
| Cabins / Bathrooms | 4 + 1 / 4 |
| Guests / Berths | 10 / 8 + 1 + 1 |
| Base | BVI, Tortola, Nanny Cay Marina |
| Engines | 2 x 50.0 HP |
| Charter type | Bareboat |
Getting There: Flights and Transfers
Most guests fly into Terrance B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island (EIS), around 30 minutes from the marinas on Tortola, usually connecting via San Juan, Puerto Rico or Antigua. St Thomas (STT) in the US Virgin Islands is another option, with a short ferry ride to Tortola. Aren Yachting can arrange transfers and hotel nights before or after your charter.
Best Time to Charter in the Caribbean
The Caribbean charter season runs from December to April, with warm sea temperatures of 26–28 °C, steady trade winds and very little rain. Christmas, New Year and February are the busiest weeks and should be booked early, while late April and May offer quieter anchorages and good value.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can Rendezvous III accommodate?
Rendezvous III has 4 + 1 cabins and 4 bathrooms, with room for up to 10 guests.
What is the weekly charter price of Rendezvous III?
From $9,600 per week in low season, up to $12,500 in peak weeks. Final cleaning and optional extras are added.
Where does Rendezvous III sail from?
Rendezvous III is based in BVI, Tortola, Nanny Cay Marina – ideal for the British Virgin Islands.
Can we hire a skipper or a cook?
Yes. A skipper can be arranged on request. A cook can also be arranged on request.
When is the best time to charter in the Caribbean?
The season runs from December to April, with warm sea temperatures of 26–28 °C and steady trade winds. Christmas, New Year and February book first.
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