Frequently Asked Questions

Up to four guests in two cabins. One double cabin & one twin bunk cabin.

We would recommend insuring your trip in the case that you have lost luggage, flight delays, missed connections, injuries or any other problems getting to and from us. You are covered by our insurance while onboard with us, but accidents or theft can happen even when you go ashore, so it’s better take your own cover too.

As this is a liveaboard lifestyle experience, we source all the food we eat onboard Sea Pearl from local fresh produce suppliers and super markets. Therefore the food we cook onboard Sea Pearl is local, seasonal Caribbean Style food that we have learned about and sampled from the surrounding restaurants and street stalls. It will be a little different from what you’re used to at home because you are on holiday. So it’s important that you fill your preference sheets out for each guest as these will inform us of any dietary restrictions, intolerances or food allergies that you or you guests may have. Click here to view a sample menu.

If there are some food items that you can not do without for dietary or medical reasons and you think we may not be able to find them in the islands, please ask if we can supply them, or bring them with you if we can’t. Otherwise we’re sure you will enjoy the local cuisine.

We have a Bimini with removable sun shades that covers the whole cockpit, so we’ve got you covered while we’re sailing, eating and enjoying the cockpit. We recommend that everyone brings a folding cloth hat and a sun/rash vest for swimming. If using sunscreen, please use “reef friendly” products as many islands have now banned the old fashioned sunscreens that commonly use chemicals that are toxic to coral reefs & marine life. Look for formulas whose active ingredients are zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. In addition, aerosol spray and tinted sunscreens are not allowed aboard Sea Pearl.

We have fins, snorkel and goggles for each adult guest and some children’s sets too. If you have your own goggles & snorkel that fits you well, you should bring them as we can’t guarantee the perfect fit of all goggles. As fins are bulky to travel with, please use our adjustable S,M,&L fins. You may want to bring booties or socks to put under the fins to avoid chafing on longer excursions.

We are generally a barefoot boat, especially below deck. However we would recommend the protection of deck shoes while on deck sailing, as there are so many hazards to stub your toes on. Please make sure they are white soled/non marking shoes that have no pebbles or sand imbedded that would mark our deck. To venture ashore, flip-flops, flat shoes or sandals are good, something that can get wet or easily washed, even better. Occasionally, you may want walking shoes or trainers to walk a mountain or jungle path, but sandals are usually enough.

Take a look at the suggested packing list here.

We provide each of you with separate bathing and swimming towels.

A cash gratuity to your hosts is absolutly at your discresion, but very much appreicated if you choose to thank us in this way, at the end of your time with us. If you enjoyed your holiday experience, general guidelines are 18 to 20% of the charter fee.

Storage space is limited on Sea Pearl as on all boats so your unpacked bags will need to stay in your cabins. We recommend bringing less than you think, in a soft-sided or collapsible carry-all or backpack. Hard shelled cases, small and large are not welcome. Please refer to our packing list below to help you decide what to bring in your bag.

We have 220 volt U.K. electric sockets with international adaptors in every cabin and USB sockets in every cabin. Starlink Wi-Fi is available for use while in port and at anchor, but not when Sea Pearl is underway. A Fusion Bluetooth stereo system, 32″ TV with external HD containing Film & TV series library and playback for your photo & video footage is also available. Nespresso coffee machine, Hairdryer for use with the generator, and A/C on shore power with 12 volt fans in all cabins.

Sea Pearl has a 10.4 KVA generator, 900 watts of solar power, an alternator that runs off the 115HP diesel engine and a 2500watt inverter. These systems supply 220 volt electric sockets and 24 & 12 volt lights, refrigeration and navigation systems.

We have a gas hob and oven on a gimble. A combination microwave & electric oven, an electric induction plate if we run out of gas, and a gas BBQ mounted on the stern railing. We also have a large freezer and a limited capacity refrigerator. As food storage takes priority in the hot weather, we must be very organised about chilling drinks.

Sea Pearl has a 1000 liter/264 gallon water tank that is filled either by local marina supply when it is drinkable, or by our reverse osmosis desalinating system, where we desalinate sea water when the sea conditions are clean and silt free. This water can be used, hot or cold, in the interior shower cubicle, at the swim platform to wash off the sea water after a swim, or for drinking. We use a Soda Stream water carbonating machine to make sparkling water and only use re-usable bottles to chill our drinking water. We do not use bottled water onboard Sea Pearl.

Drinking while underway can impair your ability to stay safe at sea, and can also exacerbate sea sickness, so we would prefer that you refrain from consuming alcohol while Sea Pearl is underway.

Sea Pearl has snorkeling equipment (fins, goggles & snorkel) a 2 man dropstitch inflatable kayak, floating inflatable clamshell, 3.3 meter Rigid Inflatable Boat or RIB/Tender, Fishing lines, board games, cards, English language novels & books.

We have a Risk Management Plan that includes what to do in the case of an emergency. We have up to date First Aid qualifications and have made a point of knowing the locations and contact details of local hospitals and rescue services, should these be needed for any reason at any time, though we think this is unlikely. That said, accidents do happen and we will discuss what the procedures are when we run through your safety orientation at the outset of your holiday. You are covered by our public liability insurance while onboard, but you will need to have your own travel cover for all other situations, including while on land and between Sea Pearl and land.