S/V Rumba | Lagoon 52’
5 Ensuite Cabins.
(4) queen berths with ensuite heads (electric fresh water toilets, dry shower stalls) plus (1) cabin with upper lower twin bunks with ensuite head (electric fresh water toilet, wet shower).
Lounging Areas.
Spacious foredeck seating with comfortable seating, perfect for sailing or afternoon cocktails. The flybridge is great for sunbathing and enjoying the sunset while the cockpit features many lounging areas and seating for dinner.
Pricing.
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Pricing is based on the time of year and how many guests will be on aboard. Contact us for more information regarding price structure and seasonal specials.
Meet the Crew: Captain Brendan & Chef Karen
Capt. Brendan Ronan
Brendan fell in love with sailing watching the 1983 America’s Cup in Newport (still jokes that he is upset that we lost that one) and fantasized of a life aboard a boat ever since. Growing up in New Hampshire, he spent as much time as possible either in or on the frigid water at his families summers house in Maine, learning and enjoying every moment away from dry land. Then he went off to college in Florida, chasing the warm weather and adventure he always dreamed of. He has always had a love for travel and scoured the travel magazines looking at the exotic lands and places he wanted to see and experience. As they say, life gets in the way sometimes and until a few years ago he would say “my international travel experience was pretty much limited to EPCOT!” Ha Ha. After a career in NYC mixing sound for Television and Film and then reconnecting with with his High School dream girl Karen (she was the super hot athletic girl, he was the dorkish A/V squad type) he decided there was no time like the present to make the most of life and make the move to Florida and then into the yachting world so he could show people the natural beauty and experiences of the Virgin Islands! Brendan loves meeting and entertaining new friends each charter and his Captain's drinks of the day are something to look forward to! He loves making drinks for his guests as it is a great time of the day to relax and enjoy friends and family while watching the sunset! Whether sailing or motoring to the next adventure, you will always find Brendan incredibly happy with a smile on his face. Brendan enjoys every minute of every day, living the life he dreamed of for so long, and truly appreciates even the smallest things that life has to offer. There is no doubt you will enjoy spending time with Brendan as he is so incredibly helpful and fun and makes people around him feel happy and special too.
Chef Karen Rogers
Karen grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Florida for college, following her love of athletics but mainly following her love of the warm weather. Her true passion for traveling blossomed in graduate school when her fellow students (who were from Europe) invited her over, and off she went living the backpack life! Eventually, her new career as a commercial real estate broker finally pulled her back home but it didn’t take her long to figure out that she could work and travel too! Whatever rainbow or fun adventure she was chasing, she always went back to Florida to work a little and spend time with her wonderful family. For years she lived and loved her extensive travels all over the world, meeting new people, and experiencing new cultures and foods, so when the opportunity to work on a yacht came up in a conversation on a plane to Hungary, she was all in! She then found another perfect blend of what she loved in life…travel, food, adventures, and people! So, Karen started her career in yachting in Croatia where she began cooking for guests on their magical vacations. She creates delicious meals, snacks, and treats for her guests that make their spirits and their tummies happy! She has been honing her skills in the Virgin Islands for the past few years where she loves preparing delicious food for her guests and making sure they eat to their heart's content! After all of her travels around this amazing world, it is incredible that she reconnected with her high school friend, Brendan (who was almost literally the boy next door) and they started the next chapter of their lives together! You may never find another person like Karen in this amazing world, the combination of her magnetic smile and infectious laugh, incredible personality and love for people, animals, and nature will put a smile on your face for a long long time, even after you return from your vacation in paradise.
Sample Menu
DAY BREAK
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese and Capers
Avocado Toast
Fried Queso Blanco
Egg and Zucchini Frittata
Caribbean Pancakes with Fresh Fruit
Maple Pecan Quinoa with Fruit
Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
Omelettes or Eggs to Order with Assorted Breads, Bacon, and Sausages Daily
Fun-Filled Crepes
Belgian Waffles with fruit
MIDDAY
BBQ Chicken Sliders
Fish Tacos and Exotic Bean Salad
Gilligan’s Chicken Salad
Sausage Lettuce Wraps
Chicken and Cabbage Salad ala Karen
Island Shrimp Rolls
Grouper Sliders
Greek Salad
HORS D'OEUVRES
Zesty Cucumber Bites
Caprese Salad
Crab Parmesan Dip
Coconut Shrimp Bites
Zesty Bacon Cheesy Bread
Meat and Cheese Charcuterie
MAIN
Tuscan Pasta
Chicken Piccata
Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Coconut Rice and Mango Salsa
Grilled Steak with Parmesan Garlic Mashed and Wedge Salad
Pan Fried Salmon with Brown Rice over Spinach and Snap Peas
Peppy Shrimp Pasta
Parmesan Crusted Chicken over Fresh Seasoned Rice
Baked Chicken with Artichoke and Saffron Rice
What People Are Saying
“"We truly enjoyed not only the breakfast eggrolls (amazing!) but our overall time with Meghan. She offered great recommendations around the islands and fun adventures like chasing sea turtles, searching for tarantulas and pirate history!"
— Stephanie, 2021
“We had a great week of island hopping aboard the Rumba – we did seven different islands in our seven days. The boat’s accommodations were very nice and we had plenty of fresh water for showers and such. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate with us all of the time, providing some high winds and multiple squalls. The good news was that the boat could sail really fast and we got to see multiple rainbows. I will give Captain John a lot of credit for always finding us a really calm harbor to sleep in. The crew made a lot of really good recommendations for where to visit, and then which bars or restaurants to go to once we got there. They also found us a bunch of really interesting places to snorkel. First Mate Heather did a really nice job with food prep on the boat – I especially recommend the ginger scones and the Mexican street corn. I would also like to thank Heather for her infinite patience while answering all of my questions regarding how to sail. Overall a great trip – I highly recommend the Rumba and its crew.”
- Scott, 2020