Cruising Experience

T’was truly the “Vacation of a Lifetime” that we were hoping for! My family had a blast last month sailing with Cyrus, Kate, and Cocoa!

Join the ultimate adventure.

We hear you’re looking to complete your Bucket List in search of the ultimate adventure. You demand the real deal, a truly unique inside experience that will change your very core. We invite you to join us on the ultimate sailing adventure exploring some exciting Caribbean destinations with two unique Cruising Experience options. All of which can be fully customized to include information and options such as sailing education, cruisers education, boat buying process, charter business set up/operations, cruiser community immersion, diving and PADI instruction.

Cruising lifestyle Immersion

Discover A unique cruising experience

Hailing the curious, the adventure seekers, the world travelers and those tired of tourist traps looking for grander adventures. We are here to share a whole new cruising experience that is guaranteed to change your outlook and introduce the infinite options in truly living life.

What’s included in the Discovery Crew Experience?

Looking to cruise but not sure you are ready to get fully off the grid in an offshore experience? With a long list of new Caribbean destinations, our Discovery Crew Cruising Experience offers the unique opportunity to join our crew for an in depth discovery of one destination while living aboard CruiseNautic. You will not be exploring as a tourist, you will not be herded in crowds visiting the same old sights, you will be immersing as a liveaboard cruiser for a truly authentic experience. Explore off grid hideouts and adventures, dive into exclusive Caribbean blues away from the crowds, discover diverse Caribbean cultures, immerse in vibrant cruising communities and explore the many possibilities of a cruising lifestyle.

Discovery Crew Goals

Your goals are unique to you so each Discovery Crew Experience is custom crafted to include a variety of adventures along with options such as sailing education, cruisers education, boat buying process, charter business set up/operations, diving and PADI instruction. We’ve been in your shoes and we would like to share the journey. Below are some of the goals we are geared up to assist on.

World Explorer

You would like to explore new destinations without feeling like a tourist. As part of the cruising community you are truly immersed into each destination.

Considering Yacht Purchase and Cruising Lifestyle

You are considering buying a yacht and/or joining in on the cruising lifestyle but would like to give it a try before you buy. Perhaps you want to try a few different yacht styles first, get inside information on the yacht buying process or even convince your partner.

Adventure Seekers & Dive Enthusiasts

Adventure junkies on the hunt for new adventures and challenges. Diver’s looking for a truly private or small group experience to explore beyond the tourist traps and large group dive liveaboards.

Career Change

You are looking for a career change that offers more freedom and adventure. We offer inside knowledge on a variety of jobs including yacht captain and crew, dive industry jobs and off-grid careers.

Sailing Experience, Sea Time & Sailing Education

You are a new sailor looking to learn and gain sailing experience or perhaps you are an experienced sailor looking to add sea time to use toward licensing. Either way no experience is necessary to join us as Expedition Crew.

Keep reading to learn more about our background, unique offerings, FAQs and rates.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and deals. Catch up on our crew stories on Youtube.

Contact Us to Reserve Your Dates

Our Story & Background

We are Kate and Cyrus, two USCG Masters Captains with several decades of sailing experience including an Atlantic crossing, 4+ years circumnavigating the Caribbean and 20,000 nm at sea. As an owner/operated cruising yacht, we started this adventure with many of the same goals you may be considering today. Over five years ago, we were on the hunt for bigger adventures and made the decision to leap from the daily grind into a full time sailing lifestyle which included opening operations as a Caribbean based charter operation. We went through the many steps involved in the boat buying process, the business start up, the international licensing, the certifications and permits required for business operations and ultimately the big move onto our yacht for a whole new cruising lifestyle. We started our adventure in France, picking up our factory fresh 2019 Lagoon 42 in La Rochelle and sailing off across the Bay of Biscay to Spain, Portugal, The Canary Islands and onto circumnavigate the Caribbean for several years. This is our current playground where we will sail until we continue around the world.

A Uniquely CruiseNautic Offering

What makes this cruising experience unique? We hail from frozen North, a place where it is much too frigid to gab the days away bragging about our business, but seeing as you asked…there are indeed a few things that do set us apart from other cruising experiences.

Inside international charter & dive business knowledge.

We are not one but two USCG Masters Captains and have lived and operated our dive charter business internationally. That said, we are well versed in charter & dive business rules, permits, licensing and set up in a variety of countries.

We are a full service PADI dive boat.

As a full service PADI dive boat and official SCUBAPRO dealer, we have an onboard compressor, premium SCUBAPRO and Atomic rental gear, PADI Instruction offering a variety of certification options and Emergency O2 with the full training to ensure your safety. We both trained under SSI and PADI, Kate is a PADI instructor and Cyrus a Divemaster. We are happy to share our dive journey with you and offer many certification options including Divemaster if you are looking to go pro. We will be sure to explore some fantastic dives in a truly private experience with the chance to encounter a variety of fascinating marine life.

We have the very best security.

Our head of security, miss Cocoa Salty Paws will be ready to greet you with a full body wag. She is our ambassador of friendship and guarantees a safe, fun journey aboard CruiseNautic. She is also willing to share her sailing stories and processes for international cruising with pets onboard.

No Hoops. Just Cruise.

You do not have to win the sailing vlog lottery to join our adventure, you are not obligated to crew unless you genuinely want the experience, you can opt for short or long passages or no passage at all if neither is your jam and we will not frolic naked with beers in hand for all of YouTube to witness. Yes, some of those awesome sailing vloggers did indeed inspire us but we have our own story. We are here to offer our knowledge, experience, adventure and of course a lot of fun as we share a true immersion into our cruising lifestyle.

Cruisers Education Topics

As two USCG Masters captains operating an international charter business, we offer extensive knowledge in sailing education, cruising the Caribbean and internationally as well as experience legally chartering in a variety of international locations. Education is fully customized and includes topics such as:

General Sailing Skills
Anchoring, Mooring & Docking
Navigation Skills
Storm Tactics, Tracking and Hurricane Anchorage Info
Passage Planning & Passage Experience
Weather Routing & Tools
International Exit/Entry Procedures & Cruising Permits
Safety Strategies, Pirate Plans & Man Overboard Drills
VHF Use & Cruisers Net
Provisioning & Cruiser Provisioning Resources
Charter Business Planning, Stipulations & International Licensing
Boat Maintenance & Boat Yard Tours
Boat Buying Process & Catamaran Model Comparison
Boat Ownership Options
Off Grid Tactics, Boat Energy & Water Management
Cooking on a Boat
Cruiser Community Immersion
Sailing with Dogs & Pet Entry Processes
Optional Emergency First Response Training & Certification
Many PADI Certification Options Including Option to Go Pro

Activities

It’s all about the journey. Every cruising experience is packed with as much knowledge as you would like to gain along with a whole lot of fun. Beyond our mighty sails we have a ton of adventure gear onboard, you will enjoy activities such as snorkeling, paddling, diving, hiking, bocce ball, sunset sundowners, beach combing, local markets, breweries and complete immersion in our cruising community as we explore each destination.

Dive Liveaboard

As a full service PADI dive liveaboard and official SCUBAPRO dealer, we have an onboard compressor, premium SCUBAPRO / Atomic scuba gear and offer a variety of PADI certification options. CruiseNautic is also equipped with Emergency O2 and the full training to ensure your safety.

No Certifications or Dives Required

No minimum dives or certification is required. If you are new to diving you can complete your PADI Open Water certification with us and move on to enjoying a variety of exciting dives during your liveaboard dive charter. Just complete the PADI Open Water online eLearning before your charter and we’ll have you making bubbles alongside the fish in no time.

PADI Instruction

PADI instruction can be added to any charter. Explore our PADI courses and rates, then contact us at info@cruisenautic.com to book the next steps in your dive journey.

Go Pro

Join us aboard CruiseNautic for your PADI Divemaster training in paradise. Each location offers opportunities for a fantastic dive experience with opportunities to meet other local dive communities and connections throughout the Caribbean.

SCUBAPRO Dealer & Service Provider

As a SCUBAPRO dealer and service provider we can help you kit up for your adventure with shiny new SCUBAPRO gear or let us help you in ensuring your gear is properly serviced and ready for a great dive.

Dive & Rental Gear Rates
All dives include our SCUBAPRO / Atomic scuba kit consisting of BCD, regulator, gauge, fins, snorkel, mask & weights.
1 Tank Guided Day Dive
$50/Diver
1 Tank Guided Night Dive
$75/Diver
Additional Rental Gear Available
Dive Computer
$20/Day or $70/Week
Dive Light
$15/Night

Explore our dive rates page for additional dive options.

FAQ

Do I need sailing knowledge to book a Cruising Experience?

No previous sailing experience is necessary to join in on our cruising experience but if you would like to go home an experienced sailor, we are happy to help you learn the ropes.

What is the difference between the Cruising Experience and a Liveaboard Charter?

Our Cruising Experience allows you to be a part of the crew, truly immersing in the cruising lifestyle and offers the option of exploring multiple destinations via sail passage.

Our Liveaboard Charter is an all inclusive, full service, luxury vacation.

Menu

We offer a half board menu on all Cruising Experiences which gives you a chance to sample the local flavors.

Included in our half board menu are all breakfasts, several lunches, several dinners as well as a variety of beverages including espresso from our Italian made Rocket R58, sparkling water, soda and juice.

Alcohol, beer, wine and champagne are not included in our base pricing but can be self-provisioned for your enjoyment onboard.

The exact number of lunches and dinners vary according to the custom itinerary created for your travel destination. All details will be verified within your booking contract.

Rates, Destinations & Dates

Our Cruising Experience is offered in some exciting Caribbean Destinations. Exact dates for each cruising area will be determined based on your interest.

Flexible pricing to fit your budget.

We have a variety of Cruising Experience options starting from $2k per person. Contact us for your custom Cruising Experience quote.

Licensing & Safety Onboard

You are important to us so we have secured all the training to ensure your safety while sailing and diving with CruiseNautic. As two USCG Masters Captains we are also trained under the following: International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), PADI (Instructor), SSI (Divemaster), Emergency First Response (EFR), O2 Administrators (including Emergency O2 Kit Onboard); and Swiftwater Safety Institute Swiftwater Rescue Training (the same training used by the U.S. Navy Seals).

Kate is a fully certified PADI instructor as well as an instructor for both EFR and Emergency O2 Provider while Cyrus is a Scuba Schools International (SSI) certified Divemaster. Crew, rental gear and yacht are all covered under dive insurance.

Your Cruising Experience can be customized and reserved with a complimentary hold by booking online or contact us at info@cruisenautic.com.

You can also reach us on WhatsApp or via phone at 1.612.251.9931.

off the grid Adventures

introducing a new passage experience

So you want to get off the grid and sail the seven seas or maybe just start with a short passage. Get your hands on the sheets by becoming part of the crew in one of our exciting passage options to a variety of Caribbean destinations. No, we are not talking linens here. We’re talking an insiders experience where you become part of our crew on a sailing adventure that is sure to satisfy all of  your grand adventure cravings.

What’s included in the Expedition Crew Experience?

Our Expedition Crew Cruising Experience offers inside knowledge on sailing, passage planning, weather forecasting and tactics, anchoring, rules and regulations, entry/exit procedures in foreign waters, problem solving and boat maintenance, general cruising knowledge and more. Select a a variety of passage lengths with everything from a day passage between islands to an entire week crossing. Break off the grid and kick back below endless starry skies, meet a variety of marine life, build skills and find your inner chi with this unique experience.

Expedition Crew Goals

Your goals are unique to you so we are happy to guide you to the very best fitted passage option. Our Expedition Crew Experience includes a variety of adventures along with options such as sailing education, cruisers education, boat buying process, charter business set up/operations, diving and PADI instruction. We’ve been in your shoes and we would like to share the journey. Below are some of the goals we are geared up to assist on.

Sailing Experience, Sea Time & Sailing Education

You are a new sailor looking to learn and gain sailing experience or perhaps you are an experienced sailor looking to add sea time to use toward licensing. Either way no experience is necessary to join us as Expedition Crew.

Adventure Seekers & Dive Enthusiasts

Adventure junkies on the hunt for new adventures and challenges. Diver’s looking for a truly private or small group experience to explore beyond the tourist traps and large group dive liveaboards.

Considering Yacht Purchase and Cruising Lifestyle

You are considering buying a yacht and/or joining in on the cruising lifestyle but would like to give it a try before you buy. Perhaps you want to try a few different yacht styles first, get inside information on the yacht buying process or even convince your partner.

Career Change

You are looking for a career change that offers more freedom and adventure. We offer inside knowledge on a variety of jobs including yacht captain and crew, dive industry jobs and off-grid careers.

World Explorer

You would like to explore new destinations without feeling like a tourist. As part of the cruising community you are truly immersed into each destination.

Keep reading to learn more about our background, unique offerings, FAQs and rates.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and deals. Catch up on our crew stories on Youtube.

Contact Us to Reserve Your Dates

Our Story & Background

We are Kate and Cyrus, two USCG Masters Captains with several decades of sailing experience including an Atlantic crossing, 4+ years circumnavigating the Caribbean and 20,000 nm at sea. As an owner/operated cruising yacht, we started this adventure with many of the same goals you may be considering today. Over five years ago, we were on the hunt for bigger adventures and made the decision to leap from the daily grind into a full time sailing lifestyle which included opening operations as a Caribbean based charter operation. We went through the many steps involved in the boat buying process, the business start up, the international licensing, the certifications and permits required for business operations and ultimately the big move onto our yacht for a whole new cruising lifestyle. We started our adventure in France, picking up our factory fresh 2019 Lagoon 42 in La Rochelle and sailing off across the Bay of Biscay to Spain, Portugal, The Canary Islands and onto circumnavigate the Caribbean for several years. This is our current playground where we will sail until we continue around the world.

A Uniquely CruiseNautic Offering

What makes this cruising experience unique? We hail from frozen North, a place where it is much too frigid to gab the days away bragging about our business, but seeing as you asked…there are indeed a few things that do set us apart from other cruising experiences.

Inside international charter & dive business knowledge.

We are not one but two USCG Masters Captains and have lived and operated our dive charter business internationally. That said, we are well versed in charter & dive business rules, permits, licensing and set up in a variety of countries.

We are a full service PADI dive boat.

As a full service PADI dive boat and official SCUBAPRO dealer, we have an onboard compressor, premium SCUBAPRO and Atomic rental gear, PADI Instruction offering a variety of certification options and Emergency O2 with the full training to ensure your safety. We both trained under SSI and PADI, Kate is a PADI instructor and Cyrus a Divemaster. We are happy to share our dive journey with you and offer many certification options including Divemaster if you are looking to go pro. We will be sure to explore some fantastic dives in a truly private experience with the chance to encounter a variety of fascinating marine life.

We have the very best security.

Our head of security, miss Cocoa Salty Paws will be ready to greet you with a full body wag. She is our ambassador of friendship and guarantees a safe, fun journey aboard CruiseNautic. She is also willing to share her sailing stories and processes for international cruising with pets onboard.

No Hoops. Just Cruise.

You do not have to win the sailing vlog lottery to join our adventure, you are not obligated to crew unless you genuinely want the experience, you can opt for short or long passages or no passage at all if neither is your jam and we will not frolic naked with beers in hand for all of YouTube to witness. Yes, some of those awesome sailing vloggers did indeed inspire us but we have our own story. We are here to offer our knowledge, experience, adventure and of course a lot of fun as we share a true immersion into our cruising lifestyle.

Cruisers Education Topics

As two USCG Masters captains operating an international charter business, we offer extensive knowledge in sailing education, cruising the Caribbean and internationally as well as experience legally chartering in a variety of international locations. Education is fully customized and includes topics such as:

General Sailing Skills
Anchoring, Mooring & Docking
Navigation Skills
Storm Tactics, Tracking and Hurricane Anchorage Info
Passage Planning & Passage Experience
Weather Routing & Tools
International Exit/Entry Procedures & Cruising Permits
Safety Strategies, Pirate Plans & Man Overboard Drills
VHF Use & Cruisers Net
Provisioning & Cruiser Provisioning Resources
Charter Business Planning, Stipulations & International Licensing
Boat Maintenance & Boat Yard Tours
Boat Buying Process & Catamaran Model Comparison
Boat Ownership Options
Off Grid Tactics, Boat Energy & Water Management
Cooking on a Boat
Cruiser Community Immersion
Sailing with Dogs & Pet Entry Processes
Optional Emergency First Response Training & Certification
Many PADI Certification Options Including Option to Go Pro

Activities

It’s all about the journey. Every cruising experience is packed with as much knowledge as you would like to gain along with a whole lot of fun. Beyond our mighty sails we have a ton of adventure gear onboard, you will enjoy activities such as snorkeling, paddling, diving, hiking, bocce ball, sunset sundowners, beach combing, local markets, breweries and complete immersion in our cruising community as we explore each destination.

Diving

As a full service PADI dive boat and official SCUBAPRO dealer, we have an onboard compressor, premium SCUBAPRO and Atomic rental gear, PADI Instruction offering a variety of certification options and Emergency O2 with the full training to ensure your safety. Diving can be added to any CruiseNautic experience. Contact us to add diving to your adventure aboard CruiseNautic.

No Certifications or Dives Required

No minimum dives or certification is required. If you are new to diving you can complete your PADI Open Water certification with us and move on to enjoying a variety of exciting dives during your CruiseNautic experience or consider giving diving a try with Discover Scuba.

Go Pro

Join us aboard CruiseNautic for your PADI Divemaster training in paradise. Each location offers opportunities for a fantastic dive experience with opportunities to meet other local dive communities and connections throughout the Caribbean.

Weekly Scuba Kit Rental

Our weekly premium SCUBAPRO and Atomic rental gear includes: BCD, Regulator, Gauge, Fins, Snorkel, Mask, Weights & Tanks.

SCUBAPRO Dealer & Service Provider

As a SCUBAPRO dealer and service provider we can help you kit up for your adventure with shiny new SCUBAPRO gear or let us help you in ensuring your gear is properly serviced and ready for a great dive.

FAQ

Do I need sailing knowledge to book a Cruising Experience?

No previous sailing experience is necessary to join in on our cruising experience but if you would like to go home an experienced sailor, we are happy to help you learn the ropes.

What is the difference between the Cruising Experience and a Liveaboard Charter?

Our Cruising Experience allows you to be a part of the crew, truly immersing in the cruising lifestyle and offers the option of exploring multiple destinations via sail passage.

Our Liveaboard Charter is an all inclusive, full service, luxury vacation.

Menu

We offer a half board menu on all Cruising Experiences which gives you a chance to sample the local flavors.

Included in our half board menu are all breakfasts, several lunches, several dinners as well as a variety of beverages including espresso from our Italian made Rocket R58, sparkling water, soda and juice.

Alcohol, beer, wine and champagne are not included in our base pricing but can be self-provisioned for your enjoyment onboard.

The exact number of lunches and dinners vary according to the custom itinerary created for your travel destination. All details will be verified within your booking contract.

Special Offers

Seasonal Savings

Score big savings on our April 12 – December 15 2023 Cruising Experiences. Contact us for your custom Cruising Experience quote.

Rates, Destinations & Dates

Our Cruising Experience is offered in some exciting Caribbean Destinations. Exact dates for each cruising area will be determined based on your interest.

Flexible pricing to fit your budget.

We have a variety of Cruising Experience options starting from $2k per person. Contact us for your custom Cruising Experience quote.

Licensing & Safety Onboard

You are important to us so we have secured all the training to ensure your safety while sailing and diving with CruiseNautic. As two USCG Masters Captains we are also trained under the following: International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), PADI (Instructor), SSI (Divemaster), Emergency First Response (EFR), O2 Administrators (including Emergency O2 Kit Onboard); and Swiftwater Safety Institute Swiftwater Rescue Training (the same training used by the U.S. Navy Seals).

Kate is a fully certified PADI instructor as well as an instructor for both EFR and Emergency O2 Provider while Cyrus is a Scuba Schools International (SSI) certified Divemaster. Crew, rental gear and yacht are all covered under dive insurance.

Your Cruising Experience can be customized and reserved with a complimentary hold by booking online or contact us at info@cruisenautic.com.

You can also reach us on WhatsApp or via phone at 1.612.251.9931.

Cruising lifestyle Immersion

Discover A unique cruising experience

Hailing the curious, the adventure seekers, the world travelers and those tired of tourist traps looking for grander adventures. We are here to share a whole new cruising experience that is guaranteed to change your outlook and introduce the infinite options in truly living life.

What’s included in the Discovery Crew Experience?

Looking to cruise but not sure you are ready to get fully off the grid in an offshore experience? With a long list of new Caribbean destinations, our Discovery Crew Cruising Experience offers the unique opportunity to join our crew for an in depth discovery of one destination while living aboard CruiseNautic. You will not be exploring as a tourist, you will not be herded in crowds visiting the same old sights, you will be immersing as a liveaboard cruiser for a truly authentic experience. Explore off grid hideouts and adventures, dive into exclusive Caribbean blues away from the crowds, discover diverse Caribbean cultures, immerse in vibrant cruising communities and explore the many possibilities of a cruising lifestyle.

Keep reading to learn more about our background, unique offerings, FAQs and rates.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and deals. Catch up on our crew stories on Youtube.

Our Story & Background

We are Kate and Cyrus, two USCG Masters Captains with several decades of sailing experience including an Atlantic crossing, 4+ years circumnavigating the Caribbean and 20,000 nm at sea. As an owner/operated cruising yacht, we started this adventure with many of the same goals you may be considering today. Over five years ago, we were on the hunt for bigger adventures and made the decision to leap from the daily grind into a full time sailing lifestyle which included opening operations as a Caribbean based charter operation. We went through the many steps involved in the boat buying process, the business start up, the international licensing, the certifications and permits required for business operations and ultimately the big move onto our yacht for a whole new cruising lifestyle. We started our adventure in France, picking up our factory fresh 2019 Lagoon 42 in La Rochelle and sailing off across the Bay of Biscay to Spain, Portugal, The Canary Islands and onto circumnavigate the Caribbean for several years. This is our current playground where we will sail until we continue around the world.

Discovery Crew Goals

Your goals are unique to you so each Discovery Crew Experience is custom crafted to include a variety of adventures along with options such as sailing education, cruisers education, boat buying process, charter business set up/operations, diving and PADI instruction. We’ve been in your shoes and we would like to share the journey. Below are some of the goals we are geared up to assist on.

World Explorer

You would like to explore new destinations without feeling like a tourist. As part of the cruising community you are truly immersed into each destination.

Considering Yacht Purchase and Cruising Lifestyle

You are considering buying a yacht and/or joining in on the cruising lifestyle but would like to give it a try before you buy. Perhaps you want to try a few different yacht styles first, get inside information on the yacht buying process or even convince your partner.

Adventure Seekers & Dive Enthusiasts

Adventure junkies on the hunt for new adventures and challenges. Diver’s looking for a truly private or small group experience to explore beyond the tourist traps and large group dive liveaboards.

Career Change

You are looking for a career change that offers more freedom and adventure. We offer inside knowledge on a variety of jobs including yacht captain and crew, dive industry jobs and off-grid careers.

Sailing Experience, Sea Time & Sailing Education

You are a new sailor looking to learn and gain sailing experience or perhaps you are an experienced sailor looking to add sea time to use toward licensing. Either way no experience is necessary to join us as Expedition Crew.

A Uniquely CruiseNautic Offering

What makes this cruising experience unique? We hail from frozen North, a place where it is much too frigid to gab the days away bragging about our business, but seeing as you asked…there are indeed a few things that do set us apart from other cruising experiences.

Inside international charter & dive business knowledge.

We are not one but two USCG Masters Captains and have lived and operated our dive charter business internationally. That said, we are well versed in charter & dive business rules, permits, licensing and set up in a variety of countries.

We are a full service PADI dive boat.

As a full service PADI dive boat and official SCUBAPRO dealer, we have an onboard compressor, premium SCUBAPRO and Atomic rental gear, PADI Instruction offering a variety of certification options and Emergency O2 with the full training to ensure your safety. We both trained under SSI and PADI, Kate is a PADI instructor and Cyrus a Divemaster. We are happy to share our dive journey with you and offer many certification options including Divemaster if you are looking to go pro. We will be sure to explore some fantastic dives in a truly private experience with the chance to encounter a variety of fascinating marine life.

We have the very best security.

Our head of security, miss Cocoa Salty Paws will be ready to greet you with a full body wag. She is our ambassador of friendship and guarantees a safe, fun journey aboard CruiseNautic. She is also willing to share her sailing stories and processes for international cruising with pets onboard.

No Hoops. Just Cruise.

You do not have to win the sailing vlog lottery to join our adventure, you are not obligated to crew unless you genuinely want the experience, you can opt for short or long passages or no passage at all if neither is your jam and we will not frolic naked with beers in hand for all of YouTube to witness. Yes, some of those awesome sailing vloggers did indeed inspire us but we have our own story. We are here to offer our knowledge, experience, adventure and of course a lot of fun as we share a true immersion into our cruising lifestyle.

Cruisers Education Topics

As two USCG Masters captains operating an international charter business, we offer extensive knowledge in sailing education, cruising the Caribbean and internationally as well as experience legally chartering in a variety of international locations. Education is fully customized and includes topics such as:

General Sailing Skills
General Sailing Skills
Anchoring, Mooring & Docking
Navigation Skills
Storm Tactics, Tracking and Hurricane Anchorage Info
Passage Planning & Passage Experience
Weather Routing & Tools
International Exit/Entry Procedures & Cruising Permits
Safety Strategies, Pirate Plans & Man Overboard Drills
VHF Use & Cruisers Net
Provisioning & Cruiser Provisioning Resources
Charter Business Planning, Stipulations & International Licensing
Boat Maintenance & Boat Yard Tours
Boat Buying Process & Catamaran Model Comparison
Boat Ownership Options
Off Grid Tactics, Boat Energy & Water Management
Cooking on a Boat
Cruiser Community Immersion
Sailing with Dogs & Pet Entry Processes
Optional Emergency First Response Training & Certification
Many PADI Certification Options Including Option to Go Pro

Activities

It’s all about the journey. Every cruising experience is packed with as much knowledge as you would like to gain along with a whole lot of fun. Beyond our mighty sails we have a ton of adventure gear onboard, you will enjoy activities such as snorkeling, paddling, diving, hiking, bocce ball, sunset sundowners, beach combing, local markets, breweries and complete immersion in our cruising community as we explore each destination.

Dive Liveaboard

As a full service PADI dive liveaboard and official SCUBAPRO dealer, we have an onboard compressor, premium SCUBAPRO / Atomic scuba gear and offer a variety of PADI certification options. CruiseNautic is also equipped with Emergency O2 and the full training to ensure your safety.

No Certifications or Dives Required

No minimum dives or certification is required. If you are new to diving you can complete your PADI Open Water certification with us and move on to enjoying a variety of exciting dives during your liveaboard dive charter. Just complete the PADI Open Water online eLearning before your charter and we’ll have you making bubbles alongside the fish in no time.

PADI Instruction

PADI instruction can be added to any charter. Explore our PADI courses and rates, then contact us at info@cruisenautic.com to book the next steps in your dive journey.

Go Pro

Join us aboard CruiseNautic for your PADI Divemaster training in paradise. Each location offers opportunities for a fantastic dive experience with opportunities to meet other local dive communities and connections throughout the Caribbean.

SCUBAPRO Dealer & Service Provider

As a SCUBAPRO dealer and service provider we can help you kit up for your adventure with shiny new SCUBAPRO gear or let us help you in ensuring your gear is properly serviced and ready for a great dive.

Dive & Rental Gear Rates
All dives include our SCUBAPRO / Atomic scuba kit consisting of BCD, regulator, gauge, fins, snorkel, mask & weights.
1 Tank Guided Day Dive
$50/Diver
1 Tank Guided Night Dive
$75/Diver
Additional Rental Gear Available
Dive Computer
$20/Day or $70/Week
Dive Light
$15/Night

Explore our dive rates page for additional dive options.

FAQ

Do I need sailing knowledge to book a Cruising Experience?

No previous sailing experience is necessary to join in on our cruising experience but if you would like to go home an experienced sailor, we are happy to help you learn the ropes.

What is the difference between the Cruising Experience and a Liveaboard Charter?

Our Cruising Experience allows you to be a part of the crew, truly immersing in the cruising lifestyle and offers the option of exploring multiple destinations via sail passage.

Our Liveaboard Charter is an all inclusive, full service, luxury vacation.

Menu

We offer a half board menu on all Cruising Experiences which gives you a chance to sample the local flavors.

Included in our half board menu are all breakfasts, several lunches, several dinners as well as a variety of beverages including espresso from our Italian made Rocket R58, sparkling water, soda and juice.

Alcohol, beer, wine and champagne are not included in our base pricing but can be self-provisioned for your enjoyment onboard.

The exact number of lunches and dinners vary according to the custom itinerary created for your travel destination. All details will be verified within your booking contract.

Rates, Destinations & Dates

Our Cruising Experience is offered in some exciting Caribbean Destinations. Exact dates for each cruising area will be determined based on your interest.

Flexible pricing to fit your budget.

We have a variety of Cruising Experience options starting from $2k per person. Contact us for your custom Cruising Experience quote.

Licensing & Safety Onboard

You are important to us so we have secured all the training to ensure your safety while sailing and diving with CruiseNautic. As two USCG Masters Captains we are also trained under the following: International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), PADI (Instructor), SSI (Divemaster), Emergency First Response (EFR), O2 Administrators (including Emergency O2 Kit Onboard); and Swiftwater Safety Institute Swiftwater Rescue Training (the same training used by the U.S. Navy Seals).

Kate is a fully certified PADI instructor as well as an instructor for both EFR and Emergency O2 Provider while Cyrus is a Scuba Schools International (SSI) certified Divemaster. Crew, rental gear and yacht are all covered under dive insurance.

Your Cruising Experience can be customized and reserved with a complimentary hold by booking online or contact us at info@cruisenautic.com.

You can also reach us on WhatsApp or via phone at 1.612.251.9931.

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off the grid Adventures

introducing a new passage experience

So you want to get off the grid and sail the seven seas or maybe just start with a short passage. Get your hands on the sheets by becoming part of the crew in one of our exciting passage options to a variety of Caribbean destinations. No, we are not talking linens here. We’re talking an insiders experience where you become part of our crew on a sailing adventure that is sure to satisfy all of  your grand adventure cravings.

What’s included in the Expedition Crew Experience?

Our Expedition Crew Cruising Experience offers inside knowledge on sailing, passage planning, weather forecasting and tactics, anchoring, rules and regulations, entry/exit procedures in foreign waters, problem solving and boat maintenance, general cruising knowledge and more. Select a a variety of passage lengths with everything from a day passage between islands to an entire week crossing. Break off the grid and kick back below endless starry skies, meet a variety of marine life, build skills and find your inner chi with this unique experience.

Keep reading to learn more about our background, unique offerings, FAQs and rates.

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Our Story & Background

We are Kate and Cyrus, two USCG Masters Captains with several decades of sailing experience including an Atlantic crossing, 4+ years circumnavigating the Caribbean and 20,000 nm at sea. As an owner/operated cruising yacht, we started this adventure with many of the same goals you may be considering today. Over five years ago, we were on the hunt for bigger adventures and made the decision to leap from the daily grind into a full time sailing lifestyle which included opening operations as a Caribbean based charter operation. We went through the many steps involved in the boat buying process, the business start up, the international licensing, the certifications and permits required for business operations and ultimately the big move onto our yacht for a whole new cruising lifestyle. We started our adventure in France, picking up our factory fresh 2019 Lagoon 42 in La Rochelle and sailing off across the Bay of Biscay to Spain, Portugal, The Canary Islands and onto circumnavigate the Caribbean for several years. This is our current playground where we will sail until we continue around the world.

Expedition Crew Goals

Your goals are unique to you so we are happy to guide you to the very best fitted passage option. Our Expedition Crew Experience includes a variety of adventures along with options such as sailing education, cruisers education, boat buying process, charter business set up/operations, diving and PADI instruction. We’ve been in your shoes and we would like to share the journey. Below are some of the goals we are geared up to assist on.

Sailing Experience, Sea Time & Sailing Education

You are a new sailor looking to learn and gain sailing experience or perhaps you are an experienced sailor looking to add sea time to use toward licensing. Either way no experience is necessary to join us as Expedition Crew.

Adventure Seekers & Dive Enthusiasts

Adventure junkies on the hunt for new adventures and challenges. Diver’s looking for a truly private or small group experience to explore beyond the tourist traps and large group dive liveaboards.

Considering Yacht Purchase and Cruising Lifestyle

You are considering buying a yacht and/or joining in on the cruising lifestyle but would like to give it a try before you buy. Perhaps you want to try a few different yacht styles first, get inside information on the yacht buying process or even convince your partner.

Career Change

You are looking for a career change that offers more freedom and adventure. We offer inside knowledge on a variety of jobs including yacht captain and crew, dive industry jobs and off-grid careers.

World Explorer

You would like to explore new destinations without feeling like a tourist. As part of the cruising community you are truly immersed into each destination.

A Uniquely CruiseNautic Offering

What makes this cruising experience unique? We hail from frozen North, a place where it is much too frigid to gab the days away bragging about our business, but seeing as you asked…there are indeed a few things that do set us apart from other cruising experiences.

Inside international charter & dive business knowledge.

We are not one but two USCG Masters Captains and have lived and operated our dive charter business internationally. That said, we are well versed in charter & dive business rules, permits, licensing and set up in a variety of countries.

We are a full service PADI dive boat.

As a full service PADI dive boat and official SCUBAPRO dealer, we have an onboard compressor, premium SCUBAPRO and Atomic rental gear, PADI Instruction offering a variety of certification options and Emergency O2 with the full training to ensure your safety. We both trained under SSI and PADI, Kate is a PADI instructor and Cyrus a Divemaster. We are happy to share our dive journey with you and offer many certification options including Divemaster if you are looking to go pro. We will be sure to explore some fantastic dives in a truly private experience with the chance to encounter a variety of fascinating marine life.

We have the very best security.

Our head of security, miss Cocoa Salty Paws will be ready to greet you with a full body wag. She is our ambassador of friendship and guarantees a safe, fun journey aboard CruiseNautic. She is also willing to share her sailing stories and processes for international cruising with pets onboard.

No Hoops. Just Cruise.

You do not have to win the sailing vlog lottery to join our adventure, you are not obligated to crew unless you genuinely want the experience, you can opt for short or long passages or no passage at all if neither is your jam and we will not frolic naked with beers in hand for all of YouTube to witness. Yes, some of those awesome sailing vloggers did indeed inspire us but we have our own story. We are here to offer our knowledge, experience, adventure and of course a lot of fun as we share a true immersion into our cruising lifestyle.

Cruisers Education Topics

As two USCG Masters captains operating an international charter business, we offer extensive knowledge in sailing education, cruising the Caribbean and internationally as well as experience legally chartering in a variety of international locations. Education is fully customized and includes topics such as:

General Sailing Skills
Anchoring, Mooring & Docking
Navigation Skills
Storm Tactics, Tracking and Hurricane Anchorage Info
Passage Planning & Passage Experience
Weather Routing & Tools
International Exit/Entry Procedures & Cruising Permits
Safety Strategies, Pirate Plans & Man Overboard Drills
VHF Use & Cruisers Net
Provisioning & Cruiser Provisioning Resources
Charter Business Planning, Stipulations & International Licensing
Boat Maintenance & Boat Yard Tours
Boat Buying Process & Catamaran Model Comparison
Boat Ownership Options
Off Grid Tactics, Boat Energy & Water Management
Cooking on a Boat
Cruiser Community Immersion
Sailing with Dogs & Pet Entry Processes
Optional Emergency First Response Training & Certification
Many PADI Certification Options Including Option to Go Pro

Activities

It’s all about the journey. Every cruising experience is packed with as much knowledge as you would like to gain along with a whole lot of fun. Beyond our mighty sails we have a ton of adventure gear onboard, you will enjoy activities such as snorkeling, paddling, diving, hiking, bocce ball, sunset sundowners, beach combing, local markets, breweries and complete immersion in our cruising community as we explore each destination.

Diving

As a full service PADI dive boat and official SCUBAPRO dealer, we have an onboard compressor, premium SCUBAPRO and Atomic rental gear, PADI Instruction offering a variety of certification options and Emergency O2 with the full training to ensure your safety. Diving can be added to any CruiseNautic experience. Contact us to add diving to your adventure aboard CruiseNautic.

No Certifications or Dives Required

No minimum dives or certification is required. If you are new to diving you can complete your PADI Open Water certification with us and move on to enjoying a variety of exciting dives during your CruiseNautic experience or consider giving diving a try with Discover Scuba.

Go Pro

Join us aboard CruiseNautic for your PADI Divemaster training in paradise. Each location offers opportunities for a fantastic dive experience with opportunities to meet other local dive communities and connections throughout the Caribbean.

Weekly Scuba Kit Rental

Our weekly premium SCUBAPRO and Atomic rental gear includes: BCD, Regulator, Gauge, Fins, Snorkel, Mask, Weights & Tanks.

SCUBAPRO Dealer & Service Provider

As a SCUBAPRO dealer and service provider we can help you kit up for your adventure with shiny new SCUBAPRO gear or let us help you in ensuring your gear is properly serviced and ready for a great dive.

FAQ

Do I need sailing knowledge to book a Cruising Experience?

No previous sailing experience is necessary to join in on our cruising experience but if you would like to go home an experienced sailor, we are happy to help you learn the ropes.

What is the difference between the Cruising Experience and a Liveaboard Charter?

Our Cruising Experience allows you to be a part of the crew, truly immersing in the cruising lifestyle and offers the option of exploring multiple destinations via sail passage.

Our Liveaboard Charter is an all inclusive, full service, luxury vacation.

Menu

We offer a half board menu on all Cruising Experiences which gives you a chance to sample the local flavors.

Included in our half board menu are all breakfasts, several lunches, several dinners as well as a variety of beverages including espresso from our Italian made Rocket R58, sparkling water, soda and juice.

Alcohol, beer, wine and champagne are not included in our base pricing but can be self-provisioned for your enjoyment onboard.

The exact number of lunches and dinners vary according to the custom itinerary created for your travel destination. All details will be verified within your booking contract.

Special Offers

Seasonal Savings

Score big savings on our April 12 – December 15 2023 Cruising Experiences. Contact us for your custom Cruising Experience quote.

Rates, Destinations & Dates

Our Cruising Experience is offered in some exciting Caribbean Destinations. Exact dates for each cruising area will be determined based on your interest.

Flexible pricing to fit your budget.

We have a variety of Cruising Experience options starting from $2k per person. Contact us for your custom Cruising Experience quote.

Licensing & Safety Onboard

You are important to us so we have secured all the training to ensure your safety while sailing and diving with CruiseNautic. As two USCG Masters Captains we are also trained under the following: International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), PADI (Instructor), SSI (Divemaster), Emergency First Response (EFR), O2 Administrators (including Emergency O2 Kit Onboard); and Swiftwater Safety Institute Swiftwater Rescue Training (the same training used by the U.S. Navy Seals).

Kate is a fully certified PADI instructor as well as an instructor for both EFR and Emergency O2 Provider while Cyrus is a Scuba Schools International (SSI) certified Divemaster. Crew, rental gear and yacht are all covered under dive insurance.

Your Cruising Experience can be customized and reserved with a complimentary hold by booking online or contact us at info@cruisenautic.com.

You can also reach us on WhatsApp or via phone at 1.612.251.9931.

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