Featured Yacht HOURGLASS: Island Living Elevated Aboard a 2025 Fountaine Pajot Samana 59

Where Every Day Feels Like the Best One Yet

If you're searching for a luxury catamaran charter in the Virgin Islands that delivers effortless style, genuine warmth, and a crew that knows how to make every moment count, HOURGLASS is a yacht that earns its place on your shortlist — and stays there.

This brand-new 2025 Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 is one of the most thoughtfully outfitted sailing catamarans in the Caribbean charter market today. From her sweeping flybridge and teak cockpit dining to the curated interior details that feel more boutique hotel than charter yacht, HOURGLASS strikes a rare balance: elevated without being fussy, social without ever feeling crowded.

Based year-round in the Virgin Islands, she's perfectly positioned for island-hopping between the BVI's legendary anchorages — Norman Island, the Baths, Jost Van Dyke — as well as the USVI's quieter coves, beaches, and snorkeling spots that reward those who take their time.

Sun-drenched decks and open Caribbean waters: life aboard HOURGLASS moves at exactly the pace you set.

Accommodations & Onboard Living

HOURGLASS accommodates up to 8 guests across 4 private ensuite cabins, each finished with Pottery Barn linens, quality fixtures, and the kind of considered detail that signals care rather than corner-cutting. The cabin layout offers a Primary King Suite and three Queen guest cabins, each with its own private head and shower — ensuring every guest has a genuine sanctuary to return to after long days on the water.

The saloon and galley flow naturally from one to the other, anchored by a Miele espresso machine, a wine fridge stocked to order, and Williams Sonoma galleyware that makes even a morning coffee feel like a small luxury. The result is an interior that's warm, social, and subtly indulgent — designed for people who notice the difference.

Refined finishes and curated details define the interior of HOURGLASS, where comfort and personality coexist in equal measure.

Life on Deck

The Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 is celebrated for its generous use of outdoor space, and HOURGLASS makes the most of every square foot. Her massive flybridge — the natural gathering point from morning coffee to evening cocktails — offers shaded seating alongside open sun daybeds, with panoramic views of whichever anchorage you've called home for the day.

Aft, the teak cockpit provides an elegant setting for al fresco dining, while the forward cockpit offers a more playful perch: trampolines, "princess seats" at the bow, and the feeling of being suspended just above the water as the islands slide past.

From flybridge sundowners to lazy forward trampoline afternoons, the deck of HOURGLASS offers a different kind of living for every hour of the day.

The wet area directly off the swim platforms makes getting in and out of the water completely effortless — a small detail with a big impact when you're averaging two or three swims a day. Whether you're launching the e-foil, rinsing off after a snorkel, or simply drifting on a floating mat, HOURGLASS is designed to keep the water always within arm's reach.

An Award-Winning Crew With Real Depth

A charter is ultimately defined by the people who run it, and HOURGLASS is led by a crew that brings both professional credentials and genuine island soul to every trip.

The crew of HOURGLASS: Chef/First Mate Daryl Hanna and Captain Adriana Vega.

Captain Adriana Vega was born and raised in Puerto Rico, with the Caribbean in her blood long before she earned her captain's license. Her passion for sailing grew through her twenties alongside her father's first cruising sailboat, evolving into a career built on equal parts seamanship and hospitality. A college graduate with a business background and years in the service industry, Adriana brings a uniquely guest-focused approach to captaincy — every itinerary feels personal, every anchorage chosen with intention.

In the galley, Chef and First Mate Daryl Hanna is the kind of culinary talent you'd expect at a destination restaurant, not a charter yacht. A near-20-year Virgin Islands resident, Daryl built his reputation as Executive Chef at Savant in St. Croix — consistently ranked among the Caribbean's top ten restaurants and celebrated in USA Today, Carib Journal, and Pacific Tribune. His style fuses French technique, Asian precision, and Caribbean soul with a Southern warmth that makes every meal feel like a genuine occasion. An avid fisherman and USCG 100-ton licensed mariner, Daryl is equally at home at the helm as he is plating a seared yellowfin tuna with miso-honey broth at sea.

Together, Captain Adriana and Chef Daryl were awarded both "Judge's Choice" and "People's Choice" in the Rum Mixology competition at the 2025 VIPCA Charter Yacht Show — a distinction that reflects the energy, creativity, and commitment to hospitality that guests experience from day one.

A Menu Worth Talking About

Onboard dining on HOURGLASS is one of its genuine differentiators. Chef Daryl's menus draw on the best of what the region has to offer — fresh catch, local produce, and a kitchen sensibility shaped by years at the top of the Caribbean's culinary scene.

Mornings begin with classics like Eggs Benedict or a Smoked Gouda Frittata, followed by fresh, vibrant lunches — think Tuna Poke, Mahi Ceviche, or a French Dip with truffle fries. As evening falls, refined hors d’oeuvres lead into standout dinners, from braised short ribs to rack of lamb or coconut-infused lobster.

Dessert finishes on a high note, with indulgent favorites like Chocolate Lava Cake, Key Lime Pie, or classic Caribbean Rum Cake.

Every meal is a moment onboard HOURGLASS.

Adventure, Comfort & On-Water Living

HOURGLASS is designed for guests who want the full spectrum — equal parts relaxation and play, with nothing left out.

The water toy inventory keeps the days active: e-foil, wakeboard, tube, 2 stand-up paddleboards, sea scooters, snorkel gear for 8, floating mat, fishing gear (trolling and spinning), and an underwater camera and video setup for capturing what lies below the surface. The Highfield Sport 390 tender with a 60HP engine makes island exploration and beach landings fast and easy.

Active mornings, golden afternoons, legendary evenings — HOURGLASS is built for all of it.

For quieter hours, the 14-speaker sound system sets the mood whether you're on the flybridge or below deck. Movie nights are a real event — Sat TV, DVDs, and full entertainment systems see to that. When the sun sets and the mood shifts, a guitar, microphone, and full PA/karaoke system ensures the nights are remembered as well as the days.

Onboard infrastructure matches the ambition: full air conditioning, Starlink Wi-Fi, watermaker, ice maker, dual generators, BBQ, and gym equipment keep guests comfortable, connected, and completely at ease throughout. Green initiatives — purified drinking water and reusable bottles — reflect a thoughtful approach to responsible sailing.

Rendezvous scuba diving can be arranged for certified divers, adding another dimension to exploration for those who want to go deeper.

Why HOURGLASS Stands Out in the Charter Market

What separates HOURGLASS from the field isn't any single feature — it's the way everything works together. A brand-new Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 hull that sails beautifully and lives even better. An interior that feels curated rather than generic. A crew whose depth of talent — culinary, nautical, and social — has already been recognized at the highest level of the industry. And a water toy inventory and onboard entertainment setup that ensures no guest, at any energy level, is left wanting more.

This is a yacht for groups who want to actually feel the Virgin Islands: the anchorages, the food, the music, the sea — not just pass through them.

Charter Rates & Availability

HOURGLASS operates year-round in the Virgin Islands. Availability, guest configuration, and itinerary details are subject to season and request.

If you're looking for a luxury catamaran charter in the Virgin Islands that combines a standout vessel, an award-winning crew, and a dining experience that rivals the best restaurants in the Caribbean, HOURGLASS is an exceptional choice.

Contact us to check availability and let us design your ideal charter experience aboard HOURGLASS.