Luxury sailing yacht OPTIMIST, built in 2024 is anchored in the Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards. It has 3 cabins, can accommodate 6 people.
Luxury Sailing Yacht Optimist for Charter in Antigua
Optimist is a 23-meter Swan sailing yacht built in 2024, based in Antigua and chartered across the Caribbean Leewards and Caribbean Windwards, accommodating up to 6 guests across 3 cabins with a crew of 2. The three cabins include two queen cabins and one twin cabin that converts to a queen, each with its own shower, wash basin, and electric head. Weekly rates run from $48,000 to $52,000.
Onboard equipment includes a Highfield Classic 340 dinghy with a 20HP engine rated for 6 passengers, two stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear for 8, a tube, and fishing gear, with a swim platform and boarding ladder for water access. The yacht carries full air conditioning, salon stereo, satellite TV, and an icemaker, and accommodates special diets including kosher requirements. Rendezvous diving can be arranged, though no compressor is carried onboard. Optimist sails between Antigua and the Grenadines, a route that suits the crewed sailing yachts available for charter in this region of the eastern Caribbean.
Captain Ben Saltzman, a US national born in 1979, brings more than 10 years of crewed charter experience spanning Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, New England, and the Caribbean, with recent seasons completed with the Tradewinds group. He speaks English and Spanish.
Location Details: OPTIMIST WILL BE SAILING BETWEEN ANTIGUA AND THE GRENADINES
Accommodation: TWIN CONVERTS TO QUEEN
Icemaker: Yes
Bimini: Yes
Dinghy: Highfield Classic 340 (2024)
Dinghy Pax: 6
Dinghy HP: 20HP
Helipad: No
Jacuzzi: No
Gym: No
Stabilizers: No
Elevators: No
Wheel Chair Access: No
AC: Full
AC Night: No
Salon Stereo: Yes
Sat TV: Yes
Ipod: Yes
Board Games: Yes
Special Diets: Yes
Kosher: Yes
Gay Charters: Yes
Nude Charters: No
Hair Dryer: Yes
Guest Pet: No
Children Allowed: Yes
Min Child Age: inquire
Jet Skis: No
Wave Run: No
Stand Up Paddle: 2
Gear Snorkel: 8
Tube: Yes
Sea Bob: No
Sea Scooter: No
Fishing Gear: Yes
Swim Platform: yes
Boarding Ladder: yes
Dinghy Sailing: no
Scuba Onboard: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Compressor: Not Onboard
Born in: 1979
Nation: USA
Speaking Languages: Captain - English & Spanish
Ben has been in the yachting industry captaining boats for 10+ years. His career started in SE Asia working as a sailing instructor and then as a base operations manager. From there he moved over to the Mediterranean and on to New England freelancing on multiple large sailing yachts in the roles of deck hand, mate and engineer. In between some world travels, Ben worked several seasons in the Caribbean - most recently for the well known. Tradewinds group as a captain. This company is known for training and offering some of the best service in the charter world.
Ben is a gentle giant who gets along well with all around him - crew really like working with him and guests enjoy being with him. He really loves to share his passion for sailing and the ocean. He's a natural teacher and thrives on sharing his knowledge with all. Guests will feel safe and comfortable with Ben at the wheel.
