Your charter experience includes a professional crew, featuring a Captain, Chef, and additional crew members when applicable. Enjoy gourmet cuisine prepared fresh daily, a well stocked onboard bar, and thoughtfully curated amenities designed for comfort and relaxation. Unless an APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) applies, meals and beverages are included in the charter fee.
Guests also enjoy access to the yacht’s onboard water toys and recreational equipment, with optional upgrades and bespoke experiences available upon request.
Crew gratuity, premium or vintage alcohol selections, dockage requested by guests, and certain specialty arrangements are not included in the charter fee.
Pura Vida offers spacious and clean cut living areas with a contemporary and spacious design. Boasting multiple social areas and luxurious accommodations, Pura Vida is your ultimate charter option. Equipped with three queen sized cabins, all with en-suite facilities and AC.
Subwing
Towable tube
Water hammocks
Floating Dock
2 x sea scooters
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Purified Drinking Water. Reusable Water Bottles.
If you need to cancel, there is no refund unless we are able to resell your charter dates. Trip insurance is highly recommended.
More Than 6 Months Prior to Charter Start: 25% of the Charter Fee is Due
6 Months Prior to Charter Start: 50% of the Charter Fee is Due
45 Days Prior to Charter Start: Full Charter Fee + Additional Fees (if Applicable) are Due
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MEET YOUR CREW:
CAPTAIN: Maxim Krejsa
CHEF: Zoe Meyer
Growing up in the Netherlands, Maxim developed an early connection to life on the water, which has since taken him throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean as a professional skipper. With more than 5,000 nautical miles and 300+ charter days under his belt, he has extensive experience aboard both catamarans and monohulls.
Maxim’s charter career has taken him through Croatia, Greece, Italy, Antigua and the Grenadines. Most recently, he captained a Lagoon 52 in the Caribbean, managing luxury charters for up to eight guests and taking responsibility for everything from navigation and passage planning to yacht management, onboard maintenance and, most importantly, creating a safe and memorable experience for his guests.
His background sets him apart as a captain who is equally comfortable at the helm and behind the scenes. His earlier career in commercial and account management also gave him a strong foundation in customer service, communication and relationship building.
An enthusiastic sailor and kite surfer, Maxim loves sharing his passion for the water with his guests. When he isn't sailing, you'll likely find him kite surfing, skiing, hiking, exercising or getting involved in a boat refit or project.
With his relaxed but professional approach, strong technical knowledge and genuine enjoyment of life on the water, Maxim’s goal is simple: to make sure his guests can completely switch off, relax and enjoy an unforgettable week on the water.
For Zoë, a love of food and life on the water have always gone hand in hand. Having grown up sailing in the Mediterranean, she feels completely at home aboard a yacht and brings to the galley a combination of professional culinary training, Michelin-starred restaurant experience and yacht hospitality.
Zoë completed the Chef & Waiter Programme at Hotelschool Ter Duinen as well as a specialist qualification in meat and fish at PIVA Antwerp. Her culinary career has taken her through busy restaurant kitchens in Melbourne and into the Michelin-starred kitchen of Le Pristine in Antwerp, where precision, presentation and attention to detail were an essential part of every service.
She has since brought those skills to the yachting world as a Host/Chef with The Yacht Week, preparing three fresh meals each day while taking care of menu planning, provisioning and individual dietary requirements and preferences. Working aboard different yachts with different skippers and guests has made her highly adaptable and comfortable creating great food from a constantly changing galley. She also assists with docking, mooring and general yacht operations, making her a true hands-on member of the crew.
Zoë loves creating fresh, beautifully presented food that suits both the destination and her guests. Her experience includes menu planning, provisioning, wine pairing and cocktail preparation, allowing her to think about the entire dining experience rather than simply what is on the plate.
Warm, organized and naturally guest-focused, Zoë thrives on the personal side of chartering—getting to know her guests, discovering what they love and creating meals and moments around them.
Together, Maxim and Zoë bring a wonderful balance of professional seamanship, culinary talent, technical knowledge and genuine hospitality to life onboard.
Both have experience with crewed charters giving them an understanding of how important the chemistry between captain, chef and guests is to a successful charter. Maxim brings extensive sailing and charter experience along with a strong technical background, while Zoë brings professionally trained culinary skills and an instinct for thoughtful, personalized hospitality.
Captain
Nationality: Dutch
Chef
Nationality: Dutch
KLARISSE’S SAMPLE MENU
BREAKFAST
Shakshuka in Mini Copper Pans
Baked eggs in spiced tomato-pepper sauce with crumbled feta and parsley. Served with grilled pita.
Breakfast Blend
Prosciutto, soft-boiled egg, croissant, mini cheese wedge, jam, fresh figs and nuts.
Acai Bowls
Acai base blended with banana and berries. Topped with Strawberries, granola, coconut flakes and chia seeds
Quiche Trio
1.Spinach, feta and pine nut. 2.Tomato, mozzarella and basil 3. Mushroom and Aged cheddar. Served on top of fresh arugula.
Smoked Salmon and Avo Toast
Toasted sourdough topped with smashed Avo, salmon ribbons and soft-boiled egg. Dill crème fraiche on the side.
French Toast Brule with Berries & Mascarpone
Thick-cut brioche French toast with torched sugar crust. Mascarpone and fresh mixed berries.
Papaya Boat with Greek Yogurt & Tropical Granola
Halved Papaya filled with Greek yogurt and tropical granola and honey.
Breakfast Sliders
Mini brioche buns filled with scrambled egg, crispy bacon and cheese. Served with a fruit salad.
Lunchtime
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Soft Tortillas with spicy shrimp and mango-lime slaw.
Chicken Ceasar Wraps
Romaine, Parmesan, grilled chicken and creamy Caesar dressing wrapped in a whole wheat Tortilla.
Grilled Halloumi Salad with Pomegranate Seeds
Grilled Halloumi served over arugula, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and a honey-lemon design.
Chicken Power Bowl
Grilled chicken breast served over brown rice with roasted vegetables and a drizzle of tahini sauce.
Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups
Ground chicken sauteed with Thai spices, served in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with chopped peanuts, pineapple and fresh herbs.
Grilled Calamari & Chickpea Salad
Tender grilled calamari rings combined with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion and parsley, all tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
Salmon Poke Bowl
Salmon marinated in a mix of soy sauce, lemon juice and sesame oil served over sushi rice. Accompanied by avocado slices, cucumber, pickled ginger and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
APPETIZERS
Prosciutto & Melon Skewers
Sweet Melon cubes wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto.
Bruschetta Platter
An assortment of toasted baguette slices topped with various spreads and toppings such as tomato- basil, olive tapenade and honey goat cheese.
Charcuterie Board
An elegant assortment of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts and crackers.
Tuna Tartare on Wonton Crisps
Diced raw tuna tossed in sesame- soy dressing, served on crunchy wonton chips and topped with avocado.
Miniature Crab Cakes with Remoulade
Bite-sized golden crab cakes served with a tangy, creamy Cajun-style sauce.
Miniature Meatballs
Tender beef meatballs with a lemon-garlic-parsley aioli.
Japanese Cucumber Rolls
Rolled cucumber slices filled with cream cheese, ginger and sesame.
DINNER
Herb Crusted Salmon with Asparagus
Herb Crusted pan-seared salmon served with lemon butter and white wine asparagus.
Indian Butter Chicken
Creamy tomato-based chicken curry served with basmati rice and garlic naan.
Chicken Parmesan with Capelli
Breaded chicken cutlets with marinara and mozzarella, baked and served with angel hair pasta.
Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Ahi Tuna seared rare, served over creamy wasabi mash with sesame spinach and soy-ginger drizzle.
Greek Moussaka
Baked layers of eggplant, spiced beef and creamy bechamel served with Greek salad.
Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber & Mint Salad
Spicy Shrimp and pineapple skewers served with a cucumber and mint salad.
Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Butter
Gnocchi filled with ricotta sauteed in browned butter with crispy sage and shaved parmesan.
DESSERTS TO DELIGHT
Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Moist sponge soaked in coconut milk, topped with whipped cream.
Affogato al Caffe
Vanilla gelato drowned in hot espresso.
Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
Fudgy, gooey brownie bites.
Chocolate & Chili Pudding
Spicy-smooth chocolate custard served in ramekins.
Poached Pears in Red Wine
Elegant, aromatic pears with spiced syrup served over vanilla-bean ice-cream.
Passionfruit Cheesecake Jars
Tangy tropical topping over whipped cheesecake base.
Tiramisu
Classic Italian dessert served in elegant glasses.
STANDARD SHIP’S BAR
Non-alcoholic
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, La Croix, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Assorted Juices
Spirits
Vodka: Tito’s, Smirnoff
Gin: Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray
Rum: Cruzan, Bacardi
Tequila: Milagro, Herradura
Whiskey: Dewar’s, Jameson
Bourbon: Maker’s Mark, Bulleit
Assorted Liqueurs
Wine
Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir
White: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
Rosé, Prosecco
Hard Seltzer
Truly, White Claw, Love City, Highnoon
Beer
Corona, Carib, Landshark, Miller Lite, Coors Light,
Please let your broker know your preferred brands.
If you wish to have premium wines and/or spirits of your choice, please notify your broker. Your crew will be happy to source these for you and have them on board when you arrive. These would be at an additional cost to you.
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