Aboard a Xenia Catamaran Yacht Charter, a gastronomical adventure is guaranteed!

Top notch cuisine is one of the main features we seek when choosing which catamaran yacht charters to recommend. To this end, we frequently have to wine and dine on yachts, sampling an eclectic mix of food and indulging (sorry, I meant investigating) an array of unique wine pairings. Yes, it's a great job perk, but also a necessity.  Because only from personal experience are we able to offer you the best catamaran yacht charter experiences around. In the end, we do it all for you!  Our tasty advice - set sail on a Xenia Catamaran Yacht Charter today! Last December, we made our annual trek to the  Antigua Charter Yacht meeting where we were fortunate enough to score an invite to lunch on the stunning luxury 74' catamaran, Xenia, which sails the Caribbean and sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 lavish cabins including a lovely master king cabin with jacuzzi.  All cabins have Apple/satellite TVs with 800 thread count sheets, cashmere throws and goose down pillows. Sleek and elegant yet warm and cozy, she’s that ultimate hybrid between a classic catamaran and sexy cruiser. The extensive use of hand polished woods and the refreshing décor sends a welcoming vibe from the moment we stepped onboard. If that’s not enough, her impressive arsenal of toys certainly highlighted the fact that Xenia 74 is as much about substance as she is about looks.  Plus this gal is the only Privilege 74 available for charter in the entire Caribbean.  She's a step above her peers and is one of the reigning "queens" of the catamaran fleet.

Epicurean Xenia Delights

Now, back to the food. Kristine is one of those galley-geniuses that every reputable yacht charter broker wants to clone.  After our sumptuous meal and an immensely deserved round of applause, we asked Kristine about the extent of her professional training. Eight jaws dropped when she told us that she had no professional training whatsoever! Zip! Zero! None! The exquisite cuisine and creative presentation we had just experienced had all come from her Mom, her self-teaching and her extraordinary and quite obvious passion for food. The most astonishing revelation, however, was yet to come. Having just served a superb 3-course lunch to three vegans, one pollo-pescatarian, and two undeclared, she disclosed that less than 48 hours prior to the luncheon, her supplier admitted he’d forgotten her order and she was forced to re-do her entire menu based upon whatever local ingredients were available. Our gastronomic adventure aboard a Xenia catamaran yacht charter was the ultimate example of grace, talent, and professionalism under fire. It's what a great charter chef and crew do all of the time - make it appear seamless with guests even when havoc is dancing in the background. With all of our competing food preferences, she essentially prepared two different 3-course meals in a galley that is smaller than most people’s hallway closets. And the end result was nothing short of extraordinary. Here’s a taster of what you can expect to savor aboard this gem of a catamaran: Vegan Lunch Menu Starter: Zucchini and Cumin Fritter Served with a Shaved Summer Squash Salad, Toasted Cashews, and Micro Herbs Tossed with a Lemon Vinaigrette Entrée: Eggplant Skins Stuffed with a Smokey Spiced Tomato and Eggplant Filling. Garnished with Red Peppers, Toasted Sesame Seeds, and Fresh Cilantro Dessert: Vegan Layered Cheesecake with an Almond Crust, a Layer of Salted Date Caramel, and a Cinnamon Cashew Cream. Served with a Homemade Coconut Based Vegan Ice Cream, Fresh Berry Sauce, and an Almond and Date Crumble. Lunch Menu for the Non-Vegans Starter: Seared Sea Scallops with a Pomme Puree, Orange Braised Fennel, Brûléed Grapefruit Pieces, and a Lobster and Citrus Emulsion. Garnished with Fennel Fronds Entrée: Fresh, Locally Caught Yellow Fin Tuna with an Onion and Pepper Crust, Served Over a Bed of Sautéed Bell Peppers. Accompanied with an Israeli Whole Wheat Couscous Salad with Fennel Seeds, Toasted Seeds, and Fresh Herbs. Accompanied by Butternut Squash Purée, Oven Dried Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Pea Shoots Dessert: Orange Infused Crepe Cake Filled with a Dark Chocolate Mousse. Served with a Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate and Almond Crumble, Meringue Buttons, and a Duo of Sauces- Passion Fruit and Fresh Berry

An array of water toys and added extras

A Xenia Catamaran yacht charter is more than just the food although I'd belly up to that dining table any time of day!   Captain Gareth is filled with knowledge and enthusiasm - a solid captain committed to customer service and safety backed by an owner who strives to have the best fleet of cats in the Caribbean.  Check out Xenia 50 and Xenia 62. Aboard Xenia 74, you’ll find wakeboards, waterskis (for adults and kids), snorkel gear, a collection of beach games, a 2-person kayak, as well as tubes, floating mats, chairs, islands and bars, SUPs, underwater scooters, and fishing gear. Copious outdoor space and an enticing Flybridge with plenty of seating ensure all the fun of the Caribbean to be just a splash away.  Check out the video.  

Special deals on Xenia Catamaran Yacht Charters

Take your charter before the end of March 2017, and Xenia 74 is offering $1000 off the winter rates PLUS $1000 credit for a spa day. Quite the incredible deal! Contact us if you’re interested in a last-minute gastronomic adventure in the BVI aboard a Xenia Catamaran Yacht Charter and we guarantee you’ll be raving about your trip for many, many years to come.