MORE INFORMATION

Summer location
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Winter location
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

From the foredeck with inviting loungers to the elegant aft cockpit that blends effortlessly into the open-plan salon, Encore redefines life at sea. This is not merely a yacht — it’s a floating villa, where every detail invites relaxation and indulgence.

Her impressive beam creates expansive outdoor living spaces, perfect for long, laughter-filled lunches or sunset cocktails beneath the sails. Step inside, and the sense of space continues. The interior offers modern sophistication, with wide, light-filled lounge and galley framed by panoramic windows that keep the ocean always in view.

Below deck, five beautifully appointed guest cabins offer private sanctuaries for up to ten guests, each featuring en-suite bathrooms and soft, luxurious finishes.

Above deck, a sweeping flybridge provides the ultimate perch — ideal for sunbathing, socializing, or simply admiring the horizon as the world drifts by. With seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, Encore invites guests to experience the effortless harmony of comfort, style, and sea.

Encore had 5 equal ensuite queen sized cabins accommodating up to 10 guests.

Price Details

Additional Rate Details:
Cruising Grounds: British Virgin Islands
Pick Up/Drop Off: Virgin Gorda VGYH, inquire for other locations
Yacht: BVI-Based
Crew: Annual Work Permits
BVI Customs & Cruising Permit Fees: Included

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.

26/27 HOLIDAYS:
7 night minimum.
CHRISTMAS: 1-10 guests @$78,000 Must end on or before 12/26
NEW YEARS: 1-10 guests @ $80,000 May not start prior to 12/29
** Must have a 48 hour turn between Christmas and New Year's Charters **

Inclusive

Beam: 32.28

Draft: 5.58

Max Speed:

Total Cabins: 5

King Cabins: 0

Queen Cabins: 5

Single Cabins: 0

Double Cabins: 0

Twin Cabins: 0

Pullman Cabins: 0

Helipad: No

Jacuzzi: Yes

Toys:
Kneeboard
Adult Water Skis
Tubing
Wakeboard
Floating Mats
Boarding Ladder
Beach Games
SU Paddle Boards
Fishing Gear
Onboard Scuba Diving
Water Scooters
1 eFoil Carbon Surf Boards

Entertainment:

MEET YOUR CREW:
CAPTAIN: Heiko Franken
CHEF: Still To Be Determined
FIRST MATE/STEWARDESS/SCUBA DIVE MASTER: Rebecca Wu

Heiko and Rebecca are back for their sixth charter season in the Virgin Islands after five successful seasons running a total of 55+ charters. This dynamic couple is excited to be on Encore for 2025/26 and look forward to welcoming you aboard, showing you the wonders of the Virgin Islands and creating memories to last a lifetime!

Returning crew Heiko and Rebecca (3 Sisters, Felix, Tedavi, Big Nauti, Sail Away) are back for their sixth charter season in the Virgin Islands after five successful seasons running 75+charters. This dynamic couple is excited to be on Encore and look forward to welcoming you aboard, showing you the wonders of the Virgin Islands and creating memories to last a lifetime!

They are passionate about providing a highly professional level of service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while creating the most memorable experiences for their guests. They love getting to know you and tailoring each charter to your preferences and desires, allowing
you to kick back, relax and enjoy. With a deep love and respect for the natural world, they maintain a strong focus on environmentally aware hospitality and best practices to ensure minimal impact on the environment.

Heiko, born and raised in Germany, holds a RYA Yachtmaster Ocean qualification. He has been working as a professional yacht captain for five years and has crossed the Atlantic Ocean. He left his job in IT management in 2014 to begin his dream to travel. Initially intending to be away for about a year, he soon realized that going back to an office-based job did not feel right for him anymore. Since then he has travelled throughout South and Central America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia. During this time he visited 30+ countries, speed-hiked the Camino de Santiago, hiked up 5000m high mountains, learned to speak Spanish, learned to scuba dive and freedive and had many more beautiful experiences above and below the water. His love for freediving and yoga led him to obtain his instructor qualifications. Afterwards, he worked as a freediving instructor, spearfishing guide and yoga instructor in Indonesia, Australia, Thailand and Tanzania for four years before venturing into yachting. Heiko loves to be out in the blue of the ocean and enjoys
sharing his passions as a guide by creating safe and unique experiences.

Rebecca is originally from New York City but considers herself a citizen of the world, having lived a nomadic lifestyle for over two decades. After graduating from NYU, she worked in investment banking, first in New York and then Hong Kong. A trip to Australia in 2005 changed her life - she learned to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef and fell completely in love with scuba diving. Two years later, she left the concrete jungle and trading floor for real jungles and sea floors. She spent two months diving her way around the Philippines, three
months on a marine conservation expedition in Madagascar and four months completing her Divemaster internship in Malaysia. Then, life took an unexpected turn and she found herself living in Sweden, where she discovered her love for sailing. Still holding on to her dream to
teach scuba and share the underwater world with others, she put her plans for sailing on hold and became a PADI Instructor in 2009, working in Thailand, Hawaii and Indonesia for a decade. Afterwards, she embarked on her third career as a yacht chef, enabling her to
combine her long-standing passion for gastronomy with her passion for sailing and life at sea. After four years, she decided it was time to step out of the galley in order to fully embrace the role of a dedicated Stewardess/Deckhand/Dive Instructor on larger yachts. She
loves life on the ocean, surrounded by water, nature and wildlife and thrives on sharing these passions with her guests.

Heiko and Rebecca met in Utila, Honduras while they were doing their Master Freediver course in 2015. After being in a long-distance relationship for several years, they decided to create a life together. Their mutual love for the ocean, travel and exploration led them to
obtain their RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualifications together in Gibraltar in 2020, sailing thousands of miles along the coasts of Spain, Portugal and Morocco, dodging the infamous orcas along the way. Shortly afterwards, they crewed their first yacht together in the USVI
and have been flourishing as a team ever since.