Rates

High Rate : $130,000

Low Rate : $99,000

TERM CHARTERS: Weekly Rate plus 40% APA plus 4% Bahamas Taxes (Due to increase of fuel prices in the Bahamas) ***DAY CHARTERS*** $20,000 plus 4% Bahamas Taxes, plus crew gratuity for up to 12 guests. 20% mandatory crew gratuity – needs to be collected at the time of contract (FOR DAY CHARTERS ONLY!) *Rate includes: - 8 hour cruise - Continental Breakfast, Surf and Turf Lunch, Snacks, Open Bar and Beverages for up to 12 guests. (house wines, beer and standard liquor – no premium brands) - Dockage at marina is also included but transportation from to the marina is a charterer's expense. - 37' Axopar Tender

Summer Area : Bahamas

Winter Area : Bahamas

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CREW PROFILES

Title	Name	Nation	Born	Licenses
Captain	Ben Steppens	South African	0
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Crew Profile:
Paul Garfield I Captain
Languages: English

Paul grew up in South Africa and began racing sailing dinghies (optimists) at 6 years old, leading to yachts at 19. He has worked on various yachts, settling into the 40m range. He was most recently at the helm of M/Y SWEET ESCAPE where he performed numerous successful charters in the Bahamas. Paul has captained 40m yachts for 7 years and has completed 14 Atlantic crossings. Paul loves water sports and swimming, he is a PADI dive master, jet ski instructor, and has recently taken up kite surfing. As the Captain of MY/ OCLUS Paul goal is to create a fun and progressive work environment while providing the highest quality of service for charter guests.



Fiona Last I Chief Stew
Certifications: PADI Divemaster Certificate.
Languages Spoken: English

Fiona hails from Oxford, UK and grew up in a small country village next door to a farm. She has a degree in television production, but has worked in the hospitality industry since she was 14. Following a few years in event management in London, she moved to Australia and fell in love with the sea. She spent two years working on a dive boat in the Great Barrier Reef before moving to the yacht industry, and started her career on superyachts in the Mediterranean and the Bahamas. Her passion for diving started when she was still at home in the UK, and started her PADI training in Northern England’s Coldwater lakes. She also loves reading, snorkeling and wakeboarding. Now, this friendly, bubbly Stew has joined the crew of OCULUS.


Taylor de Jong I 2nd Stewardess
Education/Certificates: STCW, ENG1, Security Awareness and Designated Duties, Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2
Languages: English

Taylor grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia with her two brothers and sister. Travelling became an early passion of hers as she would often take trips with her family. Taylor recently joined the yachting industry after working in hospitality and being a hairstylist for many years. Taylor works tirelessly to ensure the interior of the boat is kept at the highest of standards. Her positive and vibrant attitude has proven to be a favorite amongst guests.

When Taylor is not busy ensuring an amazing guest experience she enjoys running, surfing, travelling and practicing yoga. Taylor can’t wait to welcome guests onboard 128’ OCULUS for a relaxed and unforgettable experience.


D'Andre Hepburn | Chef
languages: English

Chef DAndre Hepburn was born and raised in Nassau Bahamas. D’Andre begin cooking with his mom at an early age and developed a love for culinary arts. From there he made a career path and received formal training at Monroe College, working alongside some of the world's most renowned chefs, in New York, which is where my culinary career began. His creativity and culinary skills have brought him international recognition. Chef D’Andre artistic style and infectious passion for food has carried him throughout the world. Following formal training, he decided to take things to the next level and became focused on experiencing different cuisine to soon incorporate into his inventive style of cooking. Chef D’Andre take pride in the ability to adapt formal training and techniques into a role as a visionary. In New York he spent a lot of time working with Daniel Boulud who helped shaped and molded his career. For the past two years D’Andre worked on various Motor Yachts as a private Chef traveling the world and experiencing different food culture. Chef D’Andre can’t wait to welcome guests aboard his table on 128’ OCULUS.



Lachlan Josland I Mate
Education/Certificates: Outdoor Education Degree, Yacht Master Offshore, GMDSS, Nav and Radar, Efficient Deckhand, First Aid, STCW, Security Awareness, PSCRB, ECDIS, GSK, Padi Open Water, ENG1 medical, SRC, Advanced Fire Fighting, PB2, Sailing Day Skippers, ARPA
Languages: English

Lachlan hails from Christchurch, New Zealand. Growing up he lived very close to the beach where he quickly fell in love with the ocean. In 2012, Lachlan entered yachting after he bought a one-way ticket to Europe, landing his first job on a sailing yacht cruising around the Mediterranean. He has now worked in the industry for over eight years on yachts ranging from 98’ to 282’. Prior to entering yachting, Lachlan was in the hospitality industry for many years – even as a chef! Lachlan has over five years of experience on charter boats. He loves being able to enhance the guest experience by providing a safe and exciting adventure through water toys. As much as Lachlan loves being Mate, he is currently working his way up the ranks to eventually become Captain one day.

When you can’t find Lachlan onboard, you can find him surfing, snowboarding, fishing, diving, or playing water sports. He can even teach surfing, kite surfing, spear fishing, rock-climbing and white-water rafting. Lachlan gets excited when he sees guests excited so he constantly pushes himself to show them the best experience possible onboard 128’ OCULUS.



Remy Viard I Engineer
Education/Certificates: Industrial Electronics and Software Engineer
Languages: Native French, English, Spanish

Remy hails from Marseille, a port city in the South of France. After growing up by the Mediterranean Sea, he eventually entered the yachting industry in the summer of 2002 right in his own backyard, the South of France. Since then, Remy has worked as a Mate and Engineer on both motor and sailing yachts, ranging from 100’ to 144’. During his time at sea, he has cruised the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the East Coast of the US. Remy is excited to continue his career onboard 128’ OCULUS aiding in a safe and pleasant charter experience for every guest who comes onboard.



Darko Jovanovski I Bosun
Education/Certificates: Senior Coach of Fitness and Recreation, Yacht Rating, PBL2, PDSD, PWC, STCW, ENG1, Crowd Management, Crisis Management & Human
Languages: English, Native Serbian, Macedonian

Darko was born in Tetovo, Serbia and grew up in Macedonia. Playing semi pro soccer and working as a Personal Trainer since 2008, he has always had a huge love for sports. In 2016, Darko decided to join the yachting industry as he was drawn to the dynamic environment. Darko prides himself on being a team player and is always there when help is needed. Since the start of his yachting career, he has been onboard, M/Y Xerxseas, M/Y Papi Papa, M/Y Silvana, M/Y Touch, and M/Y At Last.

When you can’t find Darko offering a helping hand, you can find him playing soccer, basketball, tennis or working out in the gym. Darko can’t wait to give guests an adventure of a lifetime onboard 128’ OCULUS.

SUITE LIFE			92 Feet		Power
Pax	Length	Beam	Draft	Built	Make
10	128	24	6.5	1996	1996
Refit
2020
Accomodation	On deck Master Stateroom with King bed VIP Stateroom with Queen bed (above main salon) Lower deck Twin Stateroom (Starboard) Lower deck Twin Stateroom (Forward Starboard Convertible to King bed) Lower deck Queen Stateroom (Port)
Locations
Summer Ports			Winter Ports
Nassau			Nassau
Summer Operations			Winter Operations
Bahamas			Bahamas
Location Detail	MCA Compliance
TERM CHARTERS: Weekly Rate plus 40% APA plus 4% Bahamas Taxes (Due to increase of fuel prices in the Bahamas) ***DAY CHARTERS*** $20,000 plus 4% Bahamas Taxes, plus crew gratuity for up to 12 guests. 20% mandatory crew gratuity – needs to be collected at the time of contract (FOR DAY CHARTERS ONLY!) *Rate includes: - 8 hour cruise - Continental Breakfast, Surf and Turf Lunch, Snacks, Open Bar and Beverages for up to 12 guests. (house wines, beer and standard liquor – no premium brands) - Dockage at marina is also included but transportation from to the marina is a charterer's expense. - 37' Axopar Tender	0
Amenities
Salon Tv	0	Salon Stereo	Yes	Sat Tv	0
iPod/Device Hookups	Yes	Sun Awning	Yes	Hammock
Windscoops		Deck Shower	0	Bimini	0
Special Diets	Inq	Kosher	Inq	BBQ	Yes
# Dine In		Nude	Inq	Hairdryers	0
# Port Hatches		Crew Smokes	Inq	Guests Smokes
Pets Aboard		Pet Type		Guest Pets	0
Children Ok	0	Minimum Age		Gym/Exercise	No
Wheel Chair Access	No	Generator		Inverter
Voltages		Water Maker		Water Cap.
Ice Maker	Yes	Stabilizers	No	Sailing Instructions
Internet Access
Green Initiatives
Make purified drinking water?			Re-usable water bottles
Other Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Dinghy size	37' Axopar	Dinghy hp		Dinghy # pax
Water Skis Adult	Yes	Water Skis Kids	0	Jet Skis	3
Wave Runners	0	Kneeboard	0	Windsurfer	0
Snorkel Gear	Yes	Tube	Yes	Scurfer	0
Wake Board	Yes	Kayaks 1 Pax	0	Kayaks (2 Pax)	0
Floating Mats	0	Swim Platform	Yes	Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type)
Sailing Dinghy		Beach Games	0	SU Paddle Boards	0
Fishing Gear	Yes	Gear Type		Rods
Deep Sea Fish		U/Water Camera	0	U/Water Video	0
Fishing Permit		Sea Bobs	No	Sea Scooters	No
Kite Boarding	Yes	Kite Boading Details
Other Toys	37′ Axopar Sun Top (2020) 3 Seadoo Spark Jetskis Water slide Rock climbing wall Snorkeling gear Spear fishing gear Kite surfing gear for low/high wind Hydrofoil Wake board Waterskis Tube Surfboards 4 Inflatable Paddleboards 1 Giant 7 person Inflatable Paddleboard Full set of fishing equipment
Other Amenities	Direct tv Apple TV Noble tech Garmings 65” Samsung smart TV in the Salon 55” Samsung smart TV in the on deck master, Twin stateroom, queen stateroom and the VIP. 65” in the twin convertible stateroom