SERENITY 4.8 – Bali Catamarans
Catamaran · British Virgin Islands

SERENITY 4.8 | 2022

Bali Catamarans

  • 8 guests
  • 4 cabins
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 2 crew
  • 2022 built
  • 49ft (15m)

SERENITY 4.8

SERENITY 4.8 · British Virgin Islands

About SERENITY 4.8

Best for: families and groups of friends, with foodie couples a close second.

Serenity 4.8 is a 2022 Bali Catamaran built for people who want the BVI done properly, with a sommelier-certified captain and a cosmopolitan chef who treats every meal as its own event. Captain John Yoxall, originally from England, brings deep Caribbean knowledge and a certified sommelier's eye for matching wine to whatever Julianna has just sourced from a local market. Julianna, trained across Warsaw and Paris, draws on years cooking in restaurants, festivals, and on yachts across the Mediterranean and Caribbean to produce genuinely inventive, destination-led food aboard.

Up to eight guests across four queen-cabin en-suites, each with private heads and individual air-conditioning, means no one compromises on comfort. The fly-bridge, forward cockpit lounge, and aft cockpit give groups room to spread out. The toy kit covers sea scooters, a subwing, two SUPs, a wakeboard, towable tube, floating mat, snorkel gear, and an underwater camera, so active days are well catered for. With 21 charters logged, she is a proven, in-demand boat that delivers.

Specifications

8Guests
4Cabins
4Bathrooms
2Crew
49ftLength
2022Built
Air-con

Water sports & toys

  • 6 Person Dinghy With 40 HP
  • Sea Scooters
  • 1 Subwing
  • 2 Stand Up Paddle Boards
  • 1 Wakeboard
  • Towable Tube
  • 10’ Floating Mat/Dock
  • Floats/Noodles
  • Underwater Camera
  • Underwater Lights
  • Onshore Games
  • Snorkel Gear
  • Fishing Gear With 1 Trolling Rod
  • Beach Games

Accommodations

4 queen berth guest cabins each with a private en-suite electric head, shower and sink/vanity. Starboard side heads have dry stall showers, port side heads have wet showers.
All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning for each cabins comfort.
Top deck fly-bridge with lounging and seating with a 360 degree view.
Forward cockpit and lounge and dining area.
Aft cockpit with seating and dining accommodations.
Main deck has a bright and airy main salon (fully air-conditioned) as the galley direct access to the forward cockpit lounge area.

BERTH SIZES:
All queen berths are 5'w X 6'6"L
Bunks: Top bunk 32"W x 75"L; bottom bunk 36"W x 75"L

Guest policy

PetsYes

Meet the crew

John Yoxall
CaptainJohn YoxallRead bio
Julianna Zysk
Chef/First MateJulianna ZyskRead bio

Details

Yacht plan

yacht plan

Dive programme

Scuba onboardYacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Certification-
CompressorNot Onboard
Tanks0
Regulators0
Wetsuits0
Weights0
Dive crew0
Night dives0
Dive lights0

Green initiatives

  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Reef safe/eco-friendly sunscreens, toiletries and cleaning products.

General rates

Season rate - Winter 2025 to 2026
2 Guests
3 Guests
4 Guests
5 Guests
6 Guests
7 Guests
8 Guests
Season rate - Summer 2026
2 Guests
3 Guests
4 Guests
5 Guests
6 Guests
7 Guests
8 Guests
Season rate - Winter 2026 to 2027
2 Guests
3 Guests
4 Guests
5 Guests
6 Guests
7 Guests
8 Guests
Season rate - Summer 2027
2 Guests
3 Guests
4 Guests
5 Guests
6 Guests
7 Guests
8 Guests
Rate notes

Cruising Area<br /> • Virgin Islands (USVI & BVI)<br />  <br /> Base Port<br /> • Nanny Cay – Tortola, BVI<br /> • Additional pick-up/drop-off available at West End - Tortola, BVI<br /> • USVI ports available on request (Contact us for details)<br />  <br /> Yacht Status & Operations<br /> • Based in Tortola, BVI<br /> • BVI pick-up/drop-off preferred<br /> • USVIf pick-ups/drop-offs accepted with advance approval<br />  <br /> Customs Fees & Cruising Permits<br /> • Included<br />  <br /> Rates & Terms<br /> Minimum charter nights<br /> • 5-night minimum<br /> • Shorter charters considered on request<br /> <br /> Short-Term Charter Rate Calculations<br /> • 6 nights = weekly rate ÷ 7 × 6<br /> • 5 nights or less = weekly rate ÷ 6 × number of nights<br />  <br /> Sleep Aboard Option<br /> Enjoy a relaxed evening onboard before your charter begins.<br /> • Offered at 50% of the daily rate<br /> • Boarding available after 4:00 PM<br /> • Includes snacks, welcome cocktails & continental breakfast<br /> • Dinner ashore at guest expense<br /> • Excludes Christmas & New Year’s weeks<br />  <br /> Dinning Options- The number of meals listed are based on a 7 night charter<br /> Full-Board Plan – Great for guests who want a fully onboard culinary experience<br /> • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners onboard<br /> • Standard plan included in your charter rate<br /> <br /> Half-Board Plan – Ideal for guests who enjoy dining ashore<br /> • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners onboard<br /> • 3 lunches & 4 dinners ashore (guest expense)<br /> • $150 per person discount<br /> <br /> Local Fare Meal Plan – A taste of Caribbean cuisine<br /> <br /> • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners onboard<br /> • 2 lunches & 1 dinner ashore (guest expense)<br /> • $75 per person discount<br />  <br /> Holiday Rates 2025 / 2026 Season<br /> Holiday season pricing is full-board only, 7 nights <br /> <br /> Christmas Week<br /> • $30,000 | 2–8 guests<br /> • Must end on or before December 26<br /> <br /> New Year’s Week<br /> • $37,000 | 2–8 guests<br /> • May not start prior to December 27<br />  <br /> Important Notes<br /> • Charter waiver required in addition to standard contract<br /> • Please inquire for BVI port availability due to annual limit

Guest reviews

Taking us to snorkeling locations with so much to see and it felt safe to swim there. It was perfect. Even though Captain John was very knowledgeable and very attentive to our needs. JulieAnna’s sublime cooking and presentation is top on my feedback when I’m recounting my trips highlights to my friends. She truly made this an amazing experience.
-JD

February 2026

Words can't describe how amazing this trip was- from the minute we stepped on the boat, everything was first class. Thank you Bryny & John for an experience of a lifetime.  - Koby & Shelby R.

Words Can't Describe

A week on Serenity with John + Bryny makes you forget your worries for a bit. Snorkeling, swimming, a drink or two, and fabulous food made by Bryny will make it hard to leave, but easy to come back. - Tim, Stacy, John, Emily, Jim, Holly

Forget Your Worries

What an amazing first trip to the BVI! So grateful to have John and Bryny to give us an expert tour of the islands. We even got to go conch shell hunting on Anegada with Sherwin and make fresh ceviche. You're in a good hands on the Serenity! - Ben T.

Amazing First Trip

Great trip! John was magnific as a captain, Bryny was terrific as a chef and 1st mate and both were so knowledgeable, so friendly, so pleasant. We completely enjoyed 6 wonderful days on Serenity in the BVI. We will return 4 sure. Many thanks for the terrific trip!  -Mike H.

Great Trip!

So so so impressed!!! Thank you for taking us all around the sea ❤️ We have had so many great memories. Loved seeing all the sea life, bats and people watching on Soggy dollar beach!
Nikki T.

Impressed!!!

We came with high expectations and every expectation was exceeded. John and Bryny were attentive, kept everything on schedule and paid attention to every detail. They kept us smiling and laughing throughout the week and helped create some amazing lifelong memories for our entire group! We will be back! - Mike & Christa L.

We Will Be Back!

WHAT A WEEK! Thank you for making this trip so memorable. The crew, the Caribbean have been amazing. John, Bryny - Thank you for your attention to details and your kindness! We hope to see you again! Nicole and Chad M - TX

What A Week!

John and Bryny - thank you so much for an amazing week! We couldn't have asked for a better trip. The hospitality, food, cruising, etc. made the trip extraordinary. We hope you both will come visit us in Texas!  Cheis and Carrie D.

Amazing Week

John and Bryny - thank you so much for an amazing week! We couldn't have asked for a better trip. The hospitality, food, cruising, etc. made the trip extraordinary. We hope you both will come visit us in Texas!  Cheis and Carrie D.

Amazing Week

Ended up being my favorite trip of all time. I don't think I could have asked for a better captain or first mate. I loved snorkeling, knee boarding and wake boarding with Bryny. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime! And the food was TOP TIER! - Parker B.

Top Tier!

What’s an amazing journey we have experienced here on Serenity. We can’t thank Captain Jon and Bryny enough for making this trip special in every way on every day and night. The memories we have made will last forever. Once in a lifetime adventure.

Once In A Lifetime

There aren’t enough words to describe what an amazing experience we had abroad Serenity. Thank you both for making it a blast for all of us.- Berni and Polly W.

Amazing Experience

Wow, what a week! Serenity was the best! Bryny and John went above and beyond to make our stay absolute perfection. We look forward to our next trip on Serenity. Thanks again!

Wow

Serenity was the best! JoHn and Bryny made this trip so wonderful. The food was incredible, and the excursions were perfect. I will be thinking and talking about this ship for a long time. It was absolutely perfect. - Jake T.

Wonderful

Best B-Day trip EVAH! Thank you for the beautiful memories ❤️-Shemi

Best B-Day

Attention to details was on point. John & Bryny made the experience even better. The crew made the trip first class and they felt like family. Bryny's food was always tasty, John was very attentive with drinks. - Christian A.

First Class

My kids, my mom and I had an incredible trip despite being planned in a very short timeframe. We will definitely come back again; this boat - Serenity - and this crew - John + Bryny - it was a very comfortable, exciting and enjoyable week. - Brian G.

Incredible Trip

My family and I loved this trip! Although the weather made some activities difficult, we still had a lot of fun and time to relax (which we all needed!) Beautiful nights, yummy food, pretty water and good strong drinks! Thank you guys for making this trip fun, relaxing, and memorable. The service was great. Both of you made us feel very welcome and comfortable! Thank you for a wonderful start to the new Year! - Santos family

Wonderful Start

Our captain John Yoxall was quite simply the best skipper we've ever sailed with. The safety of his guests was always priority #1 throughout the charter… We came to realize that John considers one of his roles as skipper to be Ambassador to the BVI for his guests, a role he performed beyond expectations… We had an informal talk every morning about what to do that day, including John's wonderfully entertaining stories about the history of the BVI. His stories were so much fun that one of our guests promptly began videotaping him…In terms of drinks, not only was the wine and beer we requested available, but John mixed up a different, delicious Caribbean concoction for us every night, all of which were new to us. In fact, it's safe to say that John's talents on the grille were exceeded only by his bartending skills. His wine selections were well received by our group, especially the reds. And after dinner, port was served every night, our favorite!
Vic & Marnie S

Quite Simply The Best

Simply unbelievable! This tops all of our sailing trips! The cuisine was top notch! The crew wonderful, visuals once again divine and Captain John entertaining as well as best in the captain class. Sorry to leave, great memories forever.
Brent & Alex S.

Simply unbelievable!
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An APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance) is an amount paid to the yacht before your charter. It's a fund to cover expenses such as food & drink eaten on board, fuel and mooring fees. At the end of your charter, you’ll receive a detailed document showing how the APA was spent, and any remaining balance will be refunded to you. if in doubt about what is included, ask your HELM broker.
The Captain will let you know if you're about to overspend and discuss your next steps, which wil generally be a bank transfer to top up the funds.
We recommend (10-15% for the Med) (15-20% for the Caribbean/Bahamas) of your charter fee, which will be split evenly among the crew (it's a nice touch to bring a blank envelope or a thank you card in advance).
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