FAQ
To reserve a spot on a trip, you must book a double occupancy cabin by selecting "Book Now" on the trip page. You will then be the Lead Booker and responsible for filling the second spot in your cabin.
Guest spots are very limited. There are approximately 20 guest spots on each trip, with a 1:1 guest to staff ratio.
Yes. The price of your trip includes all of the following:
- Single spot in double occupancy cabin
- Breakfast lunch and dinner on the boat each day (two dinners will be beach BBQs on shore)
- Snacks on the boat
- Water and N/A beverages and mixers on the boat
- Unlimited beer, wine and rum on the boat
- Towels, linens and wash cloths
- Access to auxiliary boat (dinghy) for transfers from boat-to-boat or boat-to-shore
- Access to stand up paddle board
- Snorkeling gear
- Mooring fees
- Marine park fees
- Marina docking fees
- Cruising fees
- Yacht fuel
- Food and beverage purchased on shore
- Extra food, beverages or alcohol you choose to purchase for the boat
- Airfare & airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Health Insurance
- WiFi
Menus vary on each trip but you can expect to eat a variety of fruit, eggs and protein for breakfast. Sandwiches and charcuteries for lunch, and fresh fish, proteins and local spices for dinner. We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies and we'll ask you for that info after you book your trip.
We're happy to entertain any requests and fulfill them as best we can but please note that not all brands or categories of food and beverage are available in the area.
There will be between 9 and 11 people on each boat, with 6 or 8 being guest spots.
The artists will play a minimum of one show each day of the trip, with the possibility of impromptu sessions along the way.
We do not currently offer single occupancy packages or traveler-matching services. If you would like to come solo and/or have your own cabin, you must purchase a double occupancy cabin and pay for two spots.
There is a possibility that a single placement may open up for various reasons. If you'd like to put your name on a waiting list for this, please email us at [email protected]
Yes, subject to availability. If you would like to reserve all guest spots on a boat, please contact us at [email protected] to inquire about availability.
Yes. Keep in mind that paradise runs on "island time" and our Captains and Trip Leaders are well versed in it. While we put a great deal of effort into planning our itineraries, sometimes the proverbial winds shift along the way and we need to make a few changes on the fly. And sometimes, that's the best part!
When making a booking from from the trip page, you'll be directed to a checkout where you can choose to pay for the entire trip immediately or utilize a payment plan.
If you choose the payment plan, a 10% deposit is required to reserve your spot. Your second installment of 40% is due 30 days after booking and your final installment of 50% is due 60 days from your booking.
Regardless of when you book your trip, full payment is due no later than 60 days prior to the start of the trip.
If you’d like to request a specific payment plan, please contact us prior to booking at [email protected] .
Through our website, we accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express via Stripe. If you would prefer to pay ACH via Stripe, please email [email protected]
A 2.9% processing fee is administered to each credit card transaction. If you prefer to pay via ACH, please email [email protected]
To request a cancelation, please email [email protected] We offer a full refund if you need to cancel your trip within 24 hours of booking. After 24 hours, cancellation fees apply. Please see the cancellation policy outlined in our Terms and Conditions.
You are free to join for any part of the trip but must pay for the entire package and are responsible for making and paying for travel arrangements to meet the group along the way or leaving early.
Each boat will have a select number of staff members on board with guests. The number of guest and staff spots will vary by boat. Rhythm and Sails will do its best to place you with like-minded people based on a pre-trip questionnaire. .
We're happy to place you on the same boat as your friends but this is subject to availability. If you'd like to be on the same boat as specific people, please request through [email protected]
While there is ample room for you and your belongings on the boat, large and hard-sided luggage will take up excess space in your cabin. We highly recommend bringing a collapsible bag or bags that can be stowed out of your way and out of the way of other guests.
Taxi services are readily available for the 15-minute ride from the airport (SVD) to Blue Lagoon Marina where Rhythm & Sails staff will welcome you aboard.
It’s highly recommended that you purchase travel insurance to cover things outside of our control, such as: loss or damage to baggage and personal belongings, cancellation of the flights, trips, excursions, lost luggage, death in a family, visa problems, injuries, pregnancy, pandemics, epidemics, trip cancelation due to weather, hurricanes, volcanos, etc. Visit Redpoint Travel Protection or another provider to research options.
In the months, weeks and days leading up to each trip we continually monitor the weather to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests. If our yacht supplier shuts their base down due to weather or if we deem it unsafe to sail then we will be forced to cancel or postpone the trip. In the extreme case that the trip is canceled, we are unable to refund you as most of our expenditures are sunk costs. In this case, a third party travel insurance plan, such as one purchased from Redpoint Travel Protection, will enable you to recoup the cost of your trip.
Guests are not required to perform strenuous physical activity but being a guest on a sailing catamaran is physical by nature. We do accommodate guests with disabilities to the best of our ability. If you have any pre-existing conditions, special needs, specific requests or questions about the this, please contact us prior to booking at [email protected]
Yes, we will be have photographers and cinematographers on most of our trips and will share professional photographs with you in the weeks following. This content will also be used to promote further trips through Rhythm & Sails and The Moorings charter company.
Sea sickness is not uncommon but can be managed. If you think you might be prone to sea sickness, we recommend bringing remedies such as motions sickness patches, dramamine, pressure point bracelets or prescription remedies that are available through your doctor. If you’re experiencing sea sickness, let your captain now and we will assist you.
If you become delinquent in payments, we reserve the right to cancel your booking without refund.
If you need to adjust payment dates, you can make requests through [email protected]
Rhythm & Sails operates 45-50 foot, Robertson and Caine catamarans that are between one and five years from production. Specific models are subject to availability at the time of your trip and will vary.
The vessels we operate are of very high quality and are regularly inspected and maintained but it’s not uncommon to encounter some malfunctions along the way. Our yacht supplier employs 24/7 technicians to address any issues throughout the trip.
At the time of this writing, local government guidelines do not require you to be vaccinated. However, if this changes and you are prohibited from traveling or entering St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Rhythm & Sales will not be held responsible and no refund will be issued outside of our current cancelation policy, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions.
You’re free to make travel arrangements for any days pre- or post-trip but we cannot extend time on the boat. We're happy to provide recommendations for local accommodations and activities.