TANZANITE
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TANZANITE

Westship · Motor Yacht

Starting at $145,000 base charter rate
  • Bahamas, USA - New England, USA - Florida East Coast
  • 145 ft (44.2 m) Motor Yacht
  • Accommodates up to 10 guests
  • 5 cabins · 5 King
  • 7 crew
  • Rendezvous diving with a local dive operator

About TANZANITE

TANZANITE is a 145 ft Westship motor yacht accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. Built in 2004 and refitted in 2023. Cruising areas: Bahamas, USA - New England, USA - Florida East Coast.

10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, two VIP cabins and two cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. There are 5 beds in total, all can be Kings. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

1 Master 2 VIP 2 Double/Twin

Destinations & cruising areas

  • Bahamas
  • USA - New England
  • USA - Florida East Coast

Charter rates & seasons

Low Season (Fall/Winter)

Sep 16, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

$145,000Base charter rate

Area
Bahamas, USA - New England, USA - Florida East Coast
Base port
Fort Lauderdale
Charter terms
Plus Expenses · MYBA
Rate details

Please confirm before presenting.

10-day Minimum for the Holidays unless booked December 19-26 or December 28-January 4 to allow for two full weeks over the Holidays.

For Short term bookings please take high rate/6 x number of nights

48 hr turnaround is requested between charters.

High Rate applies to Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and other major events. Please confirm before presenting.

$5,000 relocation fee for Nassau on charters less than a week

No Children under the age of 14 permitted onboard for charter.

Additional Rate Details:
Florida/ Bahamas 2026 Jan-May
New England 2026 June-September
Bahamas/Caribbean(Leeward Islands) 2026/2027 November-April

High Season

Jun 15, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026

$160,000Base charter rate

Area
Bahamas, USA - New England, USA - Florida East Coast
Base port
Fort Lauderdale
Charter terms
Plus Expenses · MYBA
Rate details

Please confirm before presenting.

10-day Minimum for the Holidays unless booked December 19-26 or December 28-January 4 to allow for two full weeks over the Holidays.

For Short term bookings please take high rate/6 x number of nights

48 hr turnaround is requested between charters.

High Rate applies to Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and other major events. Please confirm before presenting.

$5,000 relocation fee for Nassau on charters less than a week

No Children under the age of 14 permitted onboard for charter.

Additional Rate Details:
Florida/ Bahamas 2026 Jan-May
New England 2026 June-September
Bahamas/Caribbean(Leeward Islands) 2026/2027 November-April

Low Season

Jan 1, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026

$145,000Base charter rate

Area
Bahamas, USA - New England, USA - Florida East Coast
Base port
Fort Lauderdale
Charter terms
Plus Expenses · MYBA
Rate details

Please confirm before presenting.

10-day Minimum for the Holidays unless booked December 19-26 or December 28-January 4 to allow for two full weeks over the Holidays.

For Short term bookings please take high rate/6 x number of nights

48 hr turnaround is requested between charters.

High Rate applies to Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and other major events. Please confirm before presenting.

$5,000 relocation fee for Nassau on charters less than a week

No Children under the age of 14 permitted onboard for charter.

Additional Rate Details:
Florida/ Bahamas 2026 Jan-May
New England 2026 June-September
Bahamas/Caribbean(Leeward Islands) 2026/2027 November-April

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
Motor Yacht
Builder
Westship
Year built
2004
Refit
2023
Length
145 ft (44.2 m)
Beam
27 ft (8.2 m)
Draft
8 ft (2.3 m)
Flag
USA
Cruising speed
14.0 knots
Max speed
21.0 knots
Cruising range
3000
Engines
Main Engines- Twin MTU 12V 4000 - Completely Rebuilt Replaced John Deere Generators 2018
Air conditioning
Full
A/C at night
Yes
Stabilizers
No
Communications
Wi-Fi throughout while at dock or marinaComputer, printer, scannerHD High Speed Internet off shore – cost incurredVHF

Accommodation & cabin layout

Cabins
5
Guests
10
King cabins
5
Heads
7
Showers
5
Bathtubs
5
Children welcome
Yes
Deck jacuzzi
Yes

Charter preferences

Kosher meals
On request
Special diets
On request
LGBTQ+ charters
On request
Clothing-optional charters
On request
Crew smokes
On request

Amenities & onboard facilities

  • VCR/DVD
  • Salon Stereo
  • Satellite TV
  • Board Games
  • Sun Awning
  • Bimini
  • BBQ
  • Deck Shower
  • Hair Dryer
  • Ice Maker

Tender & water toys

  • Dinghysize: 18' (5.4m) Life Proof Un-Sinkable Aluminum hull with 100hp four-stroke Honda, engine: 100
  • Wave Runners × 2
  • Wakeboards
  • Tube
  • Stand-up Paddle Boards × 4
  • Snorkel Gear
  • Swim Platform
  • Beach Games
  • Fishing Gear
- 33' Grady White towed tender
- 18' (5.4m) Life Proof Un-Sinkable Aluminum hull with 100hp four-stroke Honda
- 2x two-person Yamaha VX waverunners
- 4x inflatable SUP’s
- 4x aire tandem/single inflatable kayaks
- Wakeboard
- Fishing gear
- Snorkeling equipment
- Beach Set Up including chairs, tent and tables
- Board Games, puzzles

MORE TO COME!!!

Scuba diving

Scuba diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Air compressor
Not Onboard

Meet the crew

The crew of TANZANITE
Brooke Bennett, Captain

Brooke Bennett

Captain

American · Speaks English

Brook has been exploring the world by yacht since 1995. Over the years he has worn many hats on board, but none he enjoys more than the Captain’s. With 17 seasons in Alaska and ten Panama Canal transits under his belt, Brook brings extensive experience and a calm, confident presence to every voyage. Raised in coastal North Carolina, he grew up on the water and developed a lifelong passion for fishing whether it’s fly fishing in the Rockies, reeling in salmon in Alaska, or chasing marlin offshore. He also enjoys tying his own flies, snow skiing, golfing, restoring cars, and just about any activity that keeps him near the water.

Daniel Bethel, Mate

Daniel Bethel

Mate

American · Speaks English

A proud seventh-generation Bahamian, Dean was born and raised in Freeport, where life on the water began early with spearfishing and sailing. He later attended boarding school in Virginia before earning his degree in Marine Transportation from the Maritime Academy in Galveston, Texas. Dean stepped into yachting as a Deckhand and has since worked aboard vessels up to 312 feet, cruising the Mediterranean, Central America, the Bahamas, and New England. Among his favorite career moments? Being called a 'babe' by Tom Brady and getting a fist bump from David Beckham. Dean is passionate about French bulldogs, diving for conch and lobster, and all things Baby Yoda.

Jeanine Bennett, Chief Stewardess

Jeanine Bennett

Chief Stewardess

American · Speaks English

Jeanine entered the yachting world in 2015, trading in her corporate office for a career filled with adventure, travel, and life on the water. A Florida beach native, she naturally gravitated back to her roots and has since cruised both U.S. coasts, including the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, as well as the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Central America with multiple Panama Canal transits along the way.

Caitlin Ferrell, Chef

Caitlin Ferrell

Chef

American · Speaks English

Raised on the north shore of Long Island, NY, Caitlin traded her corporate career at 26 for solo travel across Southeast Asia, sparking a passion for exploration that has never slowed down. She transitioned into the yachting industry, working her way from Stewardess to Chef, while building a life that has taken her to Colorado, the Bahamas, western Canada, Utah, and Portugal. An avid backpacker, Caitlin has logged thousands of miles on trails across the western United States and has worked on vessels throughout Florida, the Bahamas, the Northeast, and Alaska. Caitlin lives by the idea, 'Even if you fail, it'll make a good story.'

Matt Quidato, Engineer

Matt Quidato

Engineer

American · Speaks English

Matt was born in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, where he grew up on a rice farm and developed a deep love for the outdoors. After immigrating to Fort Lauderdale, he discovered a new world on the water in the “Venice of America.” As a teenager he spent his free time rebuilding jet skis and small engines with his brother while helping with the family real estate business.

Yachting eventually called to him, and Matt has since worked his way up through the engineering ranks, continually building his technical knowledge. Outside the engine room, he enjoys reading, custom-tuning his car, and the occasional DIY project.

Sabrina Siegel, 2nd Stewardess

Sabrina Siegel

2nd Stewardess

American · Speaks English

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Sabrina grew up with a love for the outdoors and equestrian pursuits. Following high school, her adventurous spirit took her through a gap year program in Hawaii, independent travels across Australia, and an internship at a horse rescue in the British Virgin Islands. These experiences cultivated a deep passion for the ocean and ultimately drew her to the yachting industry. Outside of work, Sabrina can be found in the water, scuba diving, or exploring wherever her next adventure takes her.

Elvis Rhys, Deckhand

Elvis Rhys

Deckhand

American · Speaks English

Elvis developed a lifelong passion for the water growing up surfing and playing water polo in San Diego, California. After high school, he spent six years serving in the United States Navy, which took him around the world and deepened his love of the sea. He has since transitioned that experience into a career as a yacht crew member, bringing with him a strong foundation of naval discipline and seamanship.
Elvis is committed to earning his Captain's license and continues to build the knowledge and experience necessary to get there. An avid traveler with an adventurous spirit, he is always seeking new destinations to explore and hopes to add seaplane pilot to his list of accomplishments one day.

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Yacht 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 August 25, 2026.

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