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$29,000 - $32,000 / WEEK

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Anchor

BUILT/REFIT

YEAR

2022

Scale

Yacht

Length

62.00 Ft

Bed

NUMBER OF

CABINS

4

Guests

NUMBER OF

GUESTS

8

Users

TOTAL

CREW

2

Doller

CHARGES

FROM

$29,000

Specifications
Amenities & Sports
Crew Profile
Food Menu
Guest Comments
Rates

  • Layout

  • Layout

  • DAYDREAM

  • 62 Feet

  • Cat

  • #Pax

  • 8

  • Beam

  • 30

  • Draft

  • 8

  • Built

  • 2002

  • Make

  • Leopard

  • Refit

  • 2022

  • #Cabins

  • 4

  • Cabin Configuration

  • 4Queen(s), 1Twin(s)

  • Showers

  • 4

  • Tubs

  • 0

  • Wash Basins

  • 5

  • Heads

  • 5

  • Elec. Heads

  • 5

  • Helipad

  • No

  • Jacuzzi

  • No

  • Gym

  • No

  • A/C

  • Full

  • Pref. Pick-up

  • Other Pick-up

  • Turn-around

  • 48 hours

  • C. Permit

  • 1

  • License

  • 1

  • Engines/Generators

  • 2 Yanmar 240 HP 16 kw Northern Lights

  • Range

  • Fuel Consumption

  • Cruising Speed

  • 10

  • Max Speed

  • 12

  • Accommodations

  • 2022 Refit:

    New hull paint

    New mainsail

    New jib

    Yanmar engines both rebuilt

    New shaft seals

    Northern Lights genset rebuilt



    4 Queen Cabins for 8 guests

    1 Queen & Twin Cabins for crew

    NOTE: DayDream can legally accept up to 10 guests if final 2 guests are kids and willing to share cabins or sleep in the salon/cockpit area. Please inquire on pricing for additional guests.

  • Locations

  • Summer Ports

  • Tortola, West End, BVI

  • Summer Operations

  • Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

  • Location Details

  • For hurricane season we plan to start a slow sail south in Mid-July.
    Yacht is available for charters at points along the way: SXM, Antigua. Guadaloupe, Martinique, down to Grenadines.
    Please inquire for more info, dates and prices.

    Day Dream is also available for Grenadines charters during hurricane season
    (Late July - Late October 2025)

  • Winter Ports

  • Tortola, West End, BVI

  • Winter Operations

  • Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

  • MCA Compliance

  • N/A

  • Amenities

  • Salon Tv

  • Yes

  • Salon Stereo

  • Yes

  • SAT Tv

  • -

  • iPod/Device Hookups

  • Yes

  • Sun Awning

  • Yes

  • Hammock

  • Yes

  • Windscoops

  • Yes

  • Deck Shower

  • Yes

  • Bimini

  • Yes

  • Nude Charters

  • Yes

  • Hairdryers

  • No

  • #Port Hatches

  • No

  • Crew Smokes

  • No

  • Guest Smokes

  • Sugar Scoops Only

  • Pets Aboard

  • No

  • Pet Type

  • -

  • Guest Pets

  • No

  • Elevators

  • No

  • Wheel Chair Access

  • No

  • Water Maker

  • yes

  • Water Capacity

  • 40

  • Ice Maker

  • Yes

  • Stabilizers

  • No

  • Sailing Instructions

  • Yes

  • Internet Access

  • -

  • Green Initiatives

  • Make purified drinking water?

  • Yes

  • Re-usable water bottles

  • No

  • Other Green Initiatives

  • -

  • Children Details

  • Children Allowed

  • No

  • Minimum Child Age

  • -

  • Diet Details

  • Special Diets

  • Yes

  • Kosher

  • Inq

  • BBQ

  • Yes

  • #Dine-In

  • 8

  • Power Details

  • Generator

  • 2

  • Fuel

  • -

  • Inverter

  • Yes

  • Voltages

  • -

  • Dinghy Details

  • Dinghy

  • New 13 ft AB hard bottom

  • Dinghy Hp

  • 60 HP

  • Dinghy Pax

  • 9

  • Water Sports

  • Water Skis Adult

  • Yes

  • Water Skis Kids

  • No

  • Jet Skis

  • No

  • Wave Runners

  • No

  • KneeBoard

  • No

  • Windsurfer

  • No

  • Snorkel Gear

  • 10

  • Tube

  • No

  • Scurfer

  • No

  • WakeBoard

  • Yes

  • Kayaks (1 Pax)

  • No

  • Kayaks (2 Pax)

  • No

  • Floating Mats

  • Yes

  • Swim Platform

  • No

  • Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type)

  • No

  • Sailing Dinghy

  • -

  • Beach Games

  • Yes

  • SU Paddle Board

  • 2

  • Fishing Gear

  • Yes

  • Gear Type

  • Trolling and Spinning

  • Rods

  • 3 trolling and 2 Spinning

  • Deep Sea Fish

  • Yes

  • Under Water Camera

  • No

  • Under Water Video

  • No

  • Fish Permit

  • -

  • Sea Bob

  • No

  • Sea Scooter

  • No

  • Kite Boarding

  • No

  • Kite Boarding Details

  • -

  • Scuba Scuba Diving Details (Onboard)

  • Crew License

  • -

  • Resort Course

  • $300

  • Full Course

  • $650

  • # of Divers

  • 8

  • Tanks

  • 25

  • BCs

  • 14

  • Regulators

  • 12

  • Dive Lights

  • 14

  • Air Compressor

  • Onboard

  • Wet Suits

  • -

  • Weight Sets

  • 12

  • Dives/wk

  • 12

  • Night Dives

  • -

  • Diving Info

  • Dives with a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
    Bauer Mariner II Air Compressor: 8.6 cfm or 7.5 min per tank
    Night Dives are included and the number of night dives throughout the week will be discussed with guests

  • Diving Costs

  • Diving on board. Night Dives are included in the Charter Fee, and the number of night dives throughout the week will be discussed with guests. Diving costs $250 per certified diver. Instruction courses are available by request. Referral certification, where the student diver has already completed course and pool instruction, includes four open water training dives, certification processing, and up to one additional dive per day after certification. Equipment provided: regulator, BCD, tanks, and weights.
    Cost of resort course (Introduction to Diving – not a certification course): $300
    Cost of Full Open Water Certification: $650
    Cost of Advanced Certification courses: $550
    Open Water Referral Checkout Dives – $400 per person

  • Other Toys

  • 3 Hammocks

    2 Stand Up Paddle Boards

    2 Bote Tandem Inflatable Paddle Board/Kayak Hybrids

    3 Part Bote Round Lounge

    2 Bote Lounge Chairs

    1 Adult Water Ski Set

    Wakeboard

    Floating Mat

    Dive Gear

    3 Shimano Trolling Rods (2- 30 & 1- 20)

    2 Shimano Spinning Rods (6000 & 2500)

    Underwater Metal Detector

  • Other Amenities

  • Games:

    Dominoes

    Cribbage

    Backgammon

    Shut the box

    Scrabble

    Cards

    Poker Chips



    *All amenities and water sports details are believed to be correct, but cannot be warranted.

  • Communications

  • Starlink

    Cellular Hotspot

Crew photo

  • Total Crew Members

  • 2

  • Crew Name

  • Neely

  • Crew Title

  • Chef/First Mate

  • Crew Nationality

  • -

  • Captain Name

  • Rusty Day

  • Captain Nationality

  • -

  • Captain Language

  • -

  • Captain Born

  • -

Crew Profile
Captain Rusty Day

Captain Dr. Rusty has a unique combination of qualifications and experience to make him an ideal skipper and guide both above and below the water. Rusty is the founder and Director of MANTA (Marine Science And Nautical Training Academy), a marine science non-profit based in Charleston, South Carolina, and operating its marine science field studies programs in the Virgin Islands since 2009. MANTA recently acquired DayDream, and now uses this beautiful yacht as their base for their marine science education and research activities when it’s not chartering. Your charter proceeds help support the yacht and the student programs, so thanks for your support!


Rusty was raised in a seafaring family from the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. Growing up on boats, with a love of the ocean and an inquisitive nature made the decision to pursue marine biology quite natural. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MSc in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston, and PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Pau, France.

Dr. Day has worked as a marine scientist at a number of labs, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He has worked on everything from corals, sea turtles, seabirds, and dolphins, using tools ranging from commercial fishing gear or SCUBA, to lasers and mass spectrometers. Dr. Day is an Adjunct Biology Professor at the College of Charleston, and has authored dozens of scientific publications in top journals and a book chapter.

In addition to Dr. Day’s scientific accomplishments, he also holds a 200 Ton Master Captains License and Sailing Endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard, has logged 1000s of miles under sail, and is certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.



Rusty loves to teach and lead divers in exploring the reefs. So if you’re inquisitive about marine life, he’s happy to do slide shows to teach guests the local reef fish and corals, talk about turtles, give you an expert underwater tour, show you how to spot coral disease or bleaching, or collect specimens to look at under our on-board microscopes. And, he’s also a pretty decent fisherman when dinner time comes around!


Chef Neely Woodson Powell

Neely grew up on her family’s Island, a small boutique resort in the Florida Keys called Little Palm Island. Where she spent her life doing all things hospitality. Her family was very customer experience driven and she learned at a young age the importance treating people like family!
Her family also had a 1971 42’ Bermuda Hinkley, so sailing is second nature.
After college she started a shoe business in Charleston South Carolina. Designing, manufacturing, and growing this to 26 stores around the states and the Caribbean. Where she continued her inherent ability to quickly build authentic relationships, yall will be instant friends! If your real nice she will probably give everyone shoes!
Her favorite past time from a young age is cooking and she has mastered over the years some of the most yummy dishes that are requested over and over!
You will want all her recipes and dont forget about the custom made drinks at your command, shes a mixologist too!

The fun and entertaining chemistry between Captain Rusty and Neely makes for an unforgettable vacation that you will never forget and want to share with them every year.
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DAY BREAK
Lighter selections of fresh fruits, cereals, & yogurts

Bagels & lox with everything bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, eggs, cucumber and red onion

Eggs Benedict with thick cut canadian bacon on a toasted English muffin hollandaise sauce & hashbrowns

Huevos Rancheros with fried sautéed over easy eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro and avocado

Loaded Avocado Toast with red pepper flakes, feta, and lime.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with sweet potatoes, local greens, and fried eggs

Cinnamon hazelnut French Toast with drizzled syrup cinnamon powered sugar and berries served with crispy bacon

Vegetable frittata with chipotle aioli served with breakfast sausages

MIDDAY
Mediterranean orzo salad with roasted peppers, onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, feta, fresh dill & basil

Velvety 4 tomato & roasted pepper Gazpacho served cold with goey gouda grilled cheese sandwiches

Southern Delta Tomatoe basil pie

Fresh summer dill Shrimp Salad served over crispy romaine and hearts of palm salad

Fresh catch Ceviche With avacado, mangoes, crisp peppers & cilantro

Table side authentic homemade Caesar Salad with croutons, anchovies & shaved parmesan 

HOR'S DEOUVRES
Chefs Choice Charcuterie Board

Goat Cheese mushroom onion balsamic demi glaze toast points

Mini cucumber Sandwiches

Jalapeno stuffed aged cheddar cheese poppers with fig creme fraiche

Deviled eggs

Mini bitsize blts stuffed in cherry tomatoes

Creamy chorizo queso dip

Antipasto skewers with mozzarella, salami, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke & Mediterranean green olive.

Blistered Shishito peppers with Caribbean aioli

Benedictine crudite cucumber dill creme sauce with fresh seasonal veggies and crostini

Prosciutto peach arugula flatbread with balsamic glaze

MAIN
Chiles en Nogada spicy and sweet chiles stuffed with carribean picadillo with walnut cream sauce and pomegranates

Cheesy Ground Turkey Hawaiian roll sliders with pickles & homemade slaw

Chipotle fresh caught fish Tacos with pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cotija cheese in seasoned flour tortillas

Lump salmon or carb croquettes on a couscous and arugula salad with remoulade sauce

Key West Cuban ham & swiss sliders with pickles on sweet Hawaiin rolls

Classic Charleston Shrimp & Grits Tender shrimp and andouille sausage with red, green, and yellow bell peppers and taso gravy. With velvety gouda grits

White Chicken Green Chili Enchiladas with creamy mozzarella roux and fresh avocado & cilantro

Basque chicken with mushroom & shallot madeira wine sauce with basmati rice

Coconut curry chicken panang with rice noodles

Chicken piccata with white wine caper sauce

Pablano, onion, goat cheese, Stuffed pork tenderloin with tomatillo white wine cream sauce

New orleans cajun butter shrimp fresh grilled lemons served with french baguette

Steaks with roasted smashed potatoes seasonal vegetables, and fresh chimichurri sauce

Blackened Mahi Mahi served with coconut lime rice, mango salsa, and curry aioli

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with a garlic potato mash and roasted vegetables

DESSERT
Bourbon peach cobbler

Flourless Chocolate cake lava

Coconut key lime pie

Pots de crème

COCKTAILS
Coquitos

Painkillers

Lime in da coconut

San miguel spicy margaritas

Aperol margaritas

Bourbon milk punch

SAUCES
Jalepeno mignonette sauce

Tahini

Bearnaise

 

  • Guest Comments

  • July 2024

  • A week spent on the Day Dream will change vacationing forever. If you want to spend time snorkeling, swimming, island hopping, eating delicious food, and visiting the Baths at Virgin Gorda this catamaran is the perfect trip for you. Plenty of space in the rooms and on deck for a party of ten. Rusty and the crew took excellent care of us and it is a trip I will never forget. Can’t wait to book again.
    Jessie

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  • August 2024

  • The Daydream was an unforgettable experience! Captain Rusty and his crew took good care of us. We had breakfast with a breathtaking view every single day! We had so much fun snorkeling around the Indians and Monkey Point. It a great way to learn about the sea life and experience it! PLUS Captain Rusty is a PHD Marine biologist who has a vast knowledge of the marine life. So if you want to also learn about marine biology, you will have the best professor on board! Our trip was a 8 days and 7 nights trip, where we got to visit Tortola, The Baths, Jost Von Dyke, Norman Island, Willy Ts, Marina Cay, Sabarock, and Scrub Island, just to name a few. Also, not only will the crew accommodate the groups’s preferences but they are more than willing to customize your excursion depending where you want to go too. So if you are looking for a getaway with friends and/or planning a memorable family vacation-- the Daydream is your best call! We cant wait to plan our next Daydream adventure. Thanks CREW!
    - Miri & Kenton

  • November 2024

  • We’re two couples in our late 60’s - early 70’s and have been diving together since the 70’s.  In the past, we have made multiple live aboard dive drips. This time we picked St. Croix to do more wall diving. We chose the 61’ Day Dream catamaran with a crew of three - Captain Rusty, Chef Neely and Divemaster Lassa.  We wanted the ability to dive 3 dives a day - a compressor was a must. Unfortunately the brand new compressor had to be sent back for repairs. We were assured there would be  enough tanks for 3 dives a day and they delivered.
    We arrived on St. Croix midafternoon and took an open air taxi to the marina -  a nice intro to St. Croix. We enjoyed a delicious snack on board while the crew took care of the luggage and set up our dive gear. We set sail for six days of fun. The diving was very enjoyable. We did have a couple days of chop, but a 15’ drop line took care of our two queasy divers. There was abundant marine life - sharks, turtles, rays and the wall dives were great.  Chef Neely served delicious meals and rose to the challenge of meeting our varied requests. We dined inside with A/C or outside with beautiful views. We celebrated a birthday with a very memorable Danish birthday song. Our crew was very attentive to our needs and along with their extensive knowledge of the marine and island life made our trip memorable. Looking forward to next year!
     

  • The New Years week 2026/2027 guests aboard catamaran DAYDREAM wrote:

  • Rusty and Neely,

    We've tried to sum up the incredible experience our family had with you both aboard DayDream. Below is our review. Feel free to share with others.
    Best, Brad and Lissa

    Review of DayDream charter

    We were a group of seven adults who spent eight days sailing around the USVI and BVI with Captain Rusty and Chef Neel, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience. 

    Our group ranged in age from 28 to 73 with varying interests—scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, hiking, reading, chilling—and Rusty and Neely ensured that everyone was able to do the activities they hoped for and that all had a blast. 

    The boat was extremely comfortable and had all the amenities we needed, from paddle boards to scuba equipment to wonderful places on deck to lounge and relax. 

    Mostly, though, we want to emphasize how warm, engaging, and fun Rusty and Neely were throughout our trip. They are can-do folks. No matter how often we asked to revise a schedule, or change our next stop, or alter a planned activity, they were flexible, patient, and creative about making sure that everyone’s needs were met. To put it simply, Rusty and Neely are very special people. He is a raconteur with storytelling in his genes (and a PhD in marine biology) who can explain the complex behavior of marine creatures one minute and recount hilarious stories of hijinks on the seas the next. 

    For her part, Neely is the embodiment of Southern charm and hospitality—vivacious, enthusiastic, and a pure delight to be around. She is also a force of nature: On top of running a highly successful shoe business, Neely is a spectacular chef, and her talents were on display at meals three times a day. We didn’t make it easy for her: Half of our group are vegetarians, yet Neely managed to produce an incredible variety of delicious dishes that everyone could enjoy. All out of a tiny galley kitchen! 

    Bottom line: Sailing on DayDream and spending time with Rusty and Neely made this trip one of our most fun and enjoyable vacations ever.

Availability

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  • Start Date : Jul 14, 2026

    End Date : Oct 16, 2026

    Details : Unavailable: Grenada, St Georges to Grenada, St Georges

  • Start Date : Oct 17, 2026

    End Date : Oct 31, 2026

    Details : Booked: Grenada, St Georges to Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies

  • Start Date : Dec 27, 2026

    End Date : Jan 03, 2027

    Details : Booked: Tortola, West End, BVI to Tortola, West End, BVI


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Rates

High Rate: 32000 USD per week

MCA Compliant:

Rates are Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house.
Inclusive

Low Rate: 29000 USD per week

Seasonal/Individual Rates

  • Season:

    Summer 2026

    Currency:

    USD

    Terms:

    (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive

    2 Pax:

    $29,000

    3 Pax:

    $29,500

    4 Pax:

    $30,000

    5 Pax:

    $30,500

    6 Pax:

    $31,000

    7 Pax:

    $31,500

    8 Pax:

    $32,000

  • Winter 2026 to 2027

    USD

    (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive

    $29,000

    $29,500

    $30,000

    $30,500

    $31,000

    $31,500

    $32,000

  • Summer 2027

    USD

    (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive

    $29,000

    $29,500

    $30,000

    $30,500

    $31,000

    $31,500

    $32,000

  • Captain Only Rates:

  • -

  • Additional Rate Details:

  • Cruising Grounds: ​​USVI & BVI
    ​Pick Up/Drop Off: St. Thomas or Tortola
    Yacht: FOREIGN - Based
    Crew: NO BVI Work Permits
    ​BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included

    ** Yacht can offer up to 7 BVI charters in the 24/25 season. Please inquire about availability ** 

    MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5, Inquire for less.
    For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.

    SLEEP ABOARD: Available for half of the daily rate. Includes boarding after 4pm, snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast. Dinner ashore is additional. Select option upon booking. EXCLUDES: Christmas and New Year's weeks. No commission on sleep aboard.

    HALF-BOARD: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners. Requires 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore at client expense.
    $150.00 per person discount. 

    LOCAL FARE MEAL PLAN: Includes: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Requires 2 lunches and 1 dinner ashore at client expense.
    $75.00 per person discount. 

    25/26 HOLIDAYS:
    CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: 7 night minimum
    CHRISTMAS: 1-8 guests @$37,000 Must end on or before 12/27
    NEW YEARS: 1-8 guests @ $39,000 May not start prior to 12/28


    **SEE BROKER NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION - WAIVER REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO CONTRACT**

    Copy link below & paste into browser to submit waiver: 
    https://bit.ly/cyawaiver

  • Summer Base Port:

  • Tortola, West End, BVI

  • Summer Operating Area:

  • Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

  • Winter Base Port:

  • Tortola, West End, BVI

  • Winter Operating Area:

  • Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

  • Location Details:

  • For hurricane season we plan to start a slow sail south in Mid-July. Yacht is available for charters at points along the way: SXM, Antigua. Guadaloupe, Martinique, down to Grenadines. Please inquire for more info, dates and prices. Day Dream is also available for Grenadines charters during hurricane season (Late July - Late October 2025)

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