Low Season (Fall/Winter)
Sep 16, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
$48,000Base charter rate
- Area
- Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
- Base port
- TBD
- Charter terms
- Plus Expenses · Caribbean Terms
- Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
- 78 ft (23.8 m) Sailing Monohull
- Accommodates up to 6 guests
- 3 cabins · 2 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Twin
- 2 crew
- Rendezvous diving with a local dive operator
About OPTIMIST
OPTIMIST is a 78 ft SWAN sailing monohull accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. Built in 2024. Cruising areas: Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards.
Destinations & cruising areas
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Charter rates & seasons
Low Season
Jan 1, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026
$48,000Base charter rate
- Area
- Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
- Base port
- TBD
- Charter terms
- Plus Expenses · Caribbean Terms
High Season
Jun 15, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026
$52,000Base charter rate
- Area
- Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
- Base port
- TBD
- Charter terms
- Plus Expenses · Caribbean Terms
Rate details
HIGH SEASON is for xmas & nye.
Rates are as published by the yacht and may exclude expenses, taxes and gratuities depending on the charter terms. Final pricing is confirmed in your charter quote.
Availability
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Specifications
- Type
- Sailing Yacht (Monohull)
- Builder
- SWAN
- Year built
- 2024
- Length
- 78 ft (23.8 m)
- Beam
- 21 ft (6.4 m)
- Draft
- 10 ft (3.0 m)
- Flag
- BVI
- Air conditioning
- Full
- A/C at night
- No
- Stabilizers
- No
Accommodation & cabin layout
- Cabins
- 3
- Guests
- 6
- Queen cabins
- 2
- Double cabins
- 1
- Twin cabins
- 1
- Heads
- 3
- Showers
- 3
- Children welcome
- Yes
Charter preferences
- Kosher meals
- Yes
- Special diets
- Yes
- LGBTQ+ charters
- Yes
- Clothing-optional charters
- No
- Crew smokes
- No
Amenities & onboard facilities
- VCR/DVD
- Salon Stereo
- Satellite TV
- iPod/MP3
- Books
- Board Games
- Bimini
- Hair Dryer
- Ice Maker
Tender & water toys
- Dinghysize: Highfield Classic 340 (2024), paxes: 6, engine: 20HP
- Tube
- Stand-up Paddle Boards × 2
- Snorkel Gear × 8
- Swim Platform
- Boarding Ladder
- Fishing Gear
Scuba diving
- Scuba diving
- Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
- Air compressor
- Not Onboard
Meet the crew
Ben Saltzman (48), who hails from San Diego, has been in the yachting industry captaining boats for 10+ years. His career started in SE Asia working as a sailing instructor and then as a base operations manager. From there he moved over to the Mediterranean and on to New England freelancing on multiple large sailing yachts in the roles of deck hand, mate and engineer. In between some world travels, Ben worked several seasons in the Caribbean - most recently for the well known Tradewinds group as a lead captain. This company is known for training and offering some of the best service in the charter industry.
Ben is a gentle giant who gets along with everyone. He loves to share his passion for sailing and the ocean. He's a natural teacher and thrives on sharing his knowledge. Guests will feel safe and comfortable with Ben at the wheel.
Ready to sail aboard OPTIMIST?
Tell us your dates and group size and a charter specialist will confirm availability and send a tailored quote.
Request yacht detailsYacht information is supplied by the yacht’s central agent and may change. We verify every detail with the yacht before you book. Listing last updated September 4, 2026.
Yacht data provided by Central Yacht Agent.