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WELCOME

I hope you have been able to slow down and make the most of your weekends and vacation time, enjoying boating with your family and friends. If you’ve gotten behind on finding time to relax—your MarineMax family can help you get back to 4 6 8 what matters most—enjoying life and spending time with your loved ones. About MarineMax Vacations Destinations Charter Guest Story We can provide service, parts, accessories, and boating classes—whatever you need to take some of the prep and stress off of you so you can make the most of the boating lifestyle. We also have planned Getaways!® and activities to help you maximize your boating adventures. Or, if you really want a change of scenery—MarineMax Vacations is just a phone call away. We have a fleet of Aquila Power Catamarans available for charter in the breathtaking British (BVI) and the Bahamas. Some of our stores are helping coordinate BVI Changes in Latitudes Getaways! for groups. Our BVI experience is guaranteed to help you leave your daily responsibilities and worries behind. If you would like to learn more about planning a 12 20 28 customized charter adventure for your family and friends, please visit us at Brett McGill Bahamas Vacation Options marinemaxvacations.com. Chief Executive Officer and President

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Dave Bigge Raul Bermudez Clarence Malone VP of MarineMax VP of Charter Division Director of Operations, BVI Base and Aquila International Sales

Dave’s 30 year career began as he pursued With more than 20 years experience in Clarence’s career in the charter industry his sailing and power boating passions, charter industry management, Raul’s spans more than 39 years and includes fueling his desire to become deeply enthusiasm for connecting people on the extensive experience in all aspects of involved in the marine industry including water shines through the successes enjoyed charter operations. This, combined with his 36 38 41 manufacturing, design and dealership by the team and guests alike. Raul leads dedication to team members and exceptional Charter Yacht Ownership Charter Yacht Ownership Story MarineMax Gives Back operations. This combined experience drives the team in daily operations focused on guest service, creates an environment all facets of charter delivery as he supports exceptional products and strategies to deliver that produces a high level of performance the team to continually raise the standards an outstanding vacation experience. throughout the base. of service.

42 44 Sailing Vacations About MarineMax ABOUT US

OUR Is a license needed to captain your yacht?

No, there is no license required STORY and depending on your boating experience, you may already be qualified to skipper one of our yachts. MarineMax Vacations formed We will look at your boating résumé in 2012 with an initial fleet of to review your experience and verify 13 sailboats in the British Virgin that you are approved to captain your charter. Islands. Today, we've been voted the number one charter company in the British Virgin Islands twice. With more than 60 islands to discover, the British Virgin Islands is the world's best boating. MarineMax Vacations and its fleet of over 50 Aquila Power Catamarans continues to grow with the addition of a charter base in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas and also offers the greatest charter experiences all around the world.

POWER CATAMARAN CHARTERS SAIL CHARTERS

Step aboard a 36', 44', or 48' power Let us know how many people, sailing catamaran with two, three, or four cabins. cataramaran or monohull, destination(s) Our fleet, located in both the stunning and the types of activities you enjoy. British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas, One of our MarineMax Vacations planning features the most comfortable and experts will find a recommended sailing well-equipped power catamarans in company that meets your wishes with their categories and are second to none the right boat and the right price. With a in the industry. worldwide fleet consisting of sailing boats from Leopard, Lagoon, Bavaria, Dufour, Fountaine Pajot, the options are endless.

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With MarineMax Vacations you can experience a personally planned boating vacation aboard our fleet of custom-built power catamarans in the British Virgin Islands and the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS GREAT ABACO ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS With vivid blue waters, line-of-sight navigation, and deep-water Calm waters, warm breezes, and panoramic beauty make the Additionally, MarineMax Vacations planning experts specialize passages, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are one of the most Bahamas a boating paradise. Our fleet of top-of-the-line power in finding you the charter trip of your dreams throughout the popular charter destinations. Our sleek power catamarans make catamarans provide the perfect way to experience the beauty world, including the Whitsunday Islands, Pacific Northwest, it easy to explore the more than 60 islands, each with their own and joy of Great Abaco Island. St. Lucia and Grenadines, Northern Croatia, and Greece. charm and beauty. Let us know how many people, if you prefer sail or power, destination(s) and the types of activities you enjoy. They'll find a recommended charter company to deliver your dream trip.

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aul LaFleur’s parents chartered “Then, a month or two before the a sailboat 30 years ago in the trip, they sent videos and additional British Virgin Islands and information about the boat’s generator, The navigation haven’t stopped talking about toilet, and grey water procedure that I Pit since. “They told me it was one of the could share with my wife and the other was really simple. greatest trips of their lives and said I couple we invited. We all knew what needed to go see for myself,” says Paul, to expect.” Anyone with any a Gulfport, Mississippi-based strategic Paul’s group flew to St. Thomas kind of boating account manager for SunBelt Rentals. in the U.S. Virgin Islands and took But it wasn’t until after one of Paul’s the high-speed ferry to , experience would customers returned from a MarineMax where they stayed for the night prior Vacations trip in the BVI that he took to their departure the next day. “Our feel comfortable. his parents’ advice. expectation was already really high, WORD OF MOUTHS Paul grew up boating and owns a and our excitement for the trip built 26-foot BlackJack center console bay over dinner at Peglegs,” Paul recalled. PAUL LAFLEUR ENJOYS CRUISING THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS boat to fish and cruise the coastal Their overnight location was close to WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. and inshore waters of the Florida the MarineMax base for their 11 a.m. Panhandle, but he had no charter orientation the next morning, BY LIZ PASCH experience. “After my first inquiry [to which Paul describes as MarineMax Vacations], they called me very thorough. They also back within 24 hours and provided lots recorded the entire of information,” says Paul and adds presentation so that that he spoke with a lot of customers they could revisit it who had been on the trip previously. later if needed.

8 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 9 The MarineMax 443 power catamaran According to Paul, every island Their last day was memorable at they chose gave them plenty of in the BVI has its own appeal and it’s and aboard the Willie T room for their weeklong charter. An difficult to say which is his favorite (now located at ). “We We never understood employee from the base operations although Paul claims Great Dog is walked the plank and jumped off like guided their vessel out of the slip probably the 2nd or 3rd best snorkeling everyone does,” Paul says about the why some of our toward the harbor entrance and place he’s ever been. The seas on their infamous BVI tradition. “Mooring at jumped off at thefuel dock. cruise to were rough, but Norman Island set us up for an easy friends go on the The first leg of their itinerary the boat handled really well, and the journey back to the base the next same vacation, year was to the west side of , where lobster dinner ashore was well worth morning and to fuel up.” they picked up a mooring ball in Cane the trip. He’ll never forget Fuel economy was one of the many after year. But this is Garden Bay for the evening. with the boulders at The Baths, and aspects that impressed Paul about the “We had drinks and dinner on the Cooper Island was where he saw a sea MarineMax 443 and says it didn’t burn one trip that we could boat, and just relaxed to get familiar turtle for the first time. nearly as much fuel as they expected. do over and over with the boat. We had one problem “We spent two nights there because In addition to comfortable beds and with the generator, but they came over there was so much sea life—big air conditioning for restful sleep, the within an hour to fix the generator and barracudas, tarpon, conch, plus at least onboard amenities were more than changed the fuel filter.” Paul added 30 sea turtles throughout the time we what they anticipated. “We used the that they didn’t have another problem were there!” grill several nights and the underwater with it the rest of the trip. lights attracted tarpon, which were fun to watch. We didn’t even turn on the TV!” Paul’s entire group feels the cost of the trip is a great value for the money. “They put a million-dollar boat in your hand and prepare you to use it. The boat was a couple of years old Thomas and Abby surveying Cane Garden Bay. and in great shape. Everything worked and if it didn’t, they were there very In fact, Paul and his group were so pre-arrange for more food provisions quickly. We ran both our engines and impressed by their experience, they’ve on Tortola since they enjoyed cooking generator the whole time and burned spread the word and plan to fill two or onboard. “We never understood why less than 125 gallons of diesel for three boats for a repeat trip next year. some of our friends go on the same seven days.” “Bitter End wasn’t reopened yet so it’s a vacation, year after year. But this is As a first-time charterer, Paul good reason to go again,” says Paul and one trip that we could do over says his experience with MarineMax adds a few other places they want to and over.” Vacations could not have been better. include on their next trip. They’ll also

Abby, Thomas, and Amy enjoying Lobster Dinner at Potter’s by The Sea. Paul - excited at the MarineMax base, getting ready to start the vacation of a lifetime.

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British Virgin Islands

With 60 stunning islands, year- round warmth and amazing crystal-clear waters, the British Virgin Islands delivers a phenomenal vacation

experience every time you visit. MarineMax Vacations Charter Base There’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy, including relaxing on secluded

beaches and snorkeling through et in one of the finest and most shop, marina, showers, chanderly, and famous reefs and shipwrecks. central locations in the BVI, secluded beach front cove. Embrace Nanny Cay Marina and Resort the spirit of the as you Natural beauty combines is located on the south side of relax on the beach, at the pool, or on a STortola, between Road Town and West comfortable stool at the beachside bar. with a seemingly endless End with easy points of entry through As you settle into island life, the amount of activities – from the both Sopers Hole and Road Town. MarineMax team will welcome you cultural and adventurous, to The resort includes a charming with warmth and grace at our newly forty-room hotel nestled in a tropical constructed marina facilities and the indulgent – making each oasis garden setting with three floating docks. vacation unique. restaurants, swimming pool, coffee

12 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 13 How ARRIVING To Get There By Ferry Located just east If you fly into the St. Thomas airport, of Puerto Rico, you have the option of taking the ferry the British Virgin to Tortola by taking a taxi from the Islands are served by airport to the ferry dock. The ferries multiple airlines and typically run during daylight hours and ferries depending on tickets may be purchased at the dock your location. Your prior to departure. MarineMax Vacations planning expert can assist with questions regarding the logistics of your travel situation. Don’t forget you’ll need a passport to clear SHUTTLE customs at arrival and departure. In Tortola

Once you arrive in Tortola, shuttles are available from both the airport and the ferry dock to take you to your hotel. As residents of a British territory, shuttle ARRIVING drivers speak English. Your MarineMax By Plane Vacations planning expert can handle your transfer tickets and reservations, One option for U.S. travelers to the so you can enjoy worry-free travel. British Virgin Islands (BVI) is to arrive into Puerto Rico at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (airport code SJU), often flying directly PROVISIONING WEATHER from almost a dozen U.S. airports. Connections from San Juan into the Your MarineMax Vacations planning It’s a tropical paradise BVI airport - Terrance B. Lettsome expert will assist you with making sure with an ideal climate International Airport (airport code EIS) you have the provisions you desire with tradewinds and are then available on airlines such as on your boat before your arrival. Or, plenty of sunshine. Where to stay if you arrive the Seaborne, InterCaribbean, Cape Air, you may choose to shop upon your Daytime temperatures night before your charter. and LIAT. arrival. If you provision your boat average 80 – 85 degrees, Your MarineMax Vacations planning through MarineMax Vacations, we will and nighttime temperatures expert can reserve a sleep aboard send you an order sheet in advance are typically 75 – 80 degrees. for you. You’ll stay the night on the and work with our local vendor to stock your boat with the items you boat you have chartered and be able request. A small grocery store is onsite to load all your gear that evening. at Nanny Cay Marina and Resort for It also provides an opportunity to any last minute items you may need. become familiar with your boat prior Throughout your charter there are to orientation. Another option is to options for replenishing your supplies make arrangements at a local hotel, on various islands. Get ready for your British Virgin and your planning expert can assist You can also choose to dine out Islands Vacation! with recommendations. during your charter. Most destinations marinemaxvacations.com/bvitour have restaurants and bars where you can enjoy delicious meals of local fare.

14 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 15 DAY 4 DAY 5 After Anegada, head to Scrub Island Another day in paradise, another day Resort, Spa & Marina to enjoy lunch with options. While spending the day and a dip in their two pools. In the at you can tender to afternoon, make your way to Jost Van Foxy's or Soggy Dollar in White Bay for Dyke for an overnight stay in Great drinks and food. For those interested in Harbour. Along the way you can stop at booking a dive trip, this is a good day Monkey Point to snorkel. Dinner can be to do so. You can also visit the famous enjoyed at Foxy's in Great Harbour. Bubbly Pool, north of the island. The Baths

SAMPLE 7 DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrive in the British Virgin Islands via ferry from St. Thomas or a flight into , take a deep breath, and relax. Enjoy a an evening soaking in the scenery before starting off on your charter in the morning.

The Indians

Scrub Island

DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 6 DAY 7 After completing your boat briefings, Once you arrive at Leverick Bay, you Time to head to Norman Island! Stop at Enjoy a leisurely morning at Norman it's time to head off into the crystal- can discover the best of North Sound and The Caves to snorkel. Island, relax on the beach and then clear waters of the Caribbean for your from wonderful anchorages to fine Make sure to keep your it's a short trip to Cooper Island with a first destination - The Baths on Virgin restaurants and resorts. Experienced eyes open as The Caves stop along the way to snorkel. Mooring Gorda. These enormous boulders are cruisers may choose to navigate to at Treasure Point are balls are available, and cold drinks a sight to see and a great spot for Anegada Island where you can snorkel, believed to be the and delicious food can be found at the snorkeling. Head to the Top of the visit tiki bars and dine on the famous inspiration for Cooper Island Beach Club. The next Baths Restaurant for a stunning view Anegada lobster. Cars and scooters are Robert Louis morning make your way back to Nanny and enjoy lunch. From here, Leverick available for rent so you can explore Stevenson's Cay where you can enjoy lunch at the Bay makes a great stop for the evening. the island and all that it has to offer. Treasure Island. resort, relax on the beach, remember Mooring balls are available, and It's known for secluded beaches like Mooring balls are available at the Bight your favorite parts of your adventure, Leverick Bay offers a restaurant, pool, Anegada Island Loblolly Bay and Cow Wreck Beach as where you can enjoy stargazing after and dream of returning again soon. grocery, entertainment, and spa. well as waterside restaurants. dinner at Pirates Bight restaurant.

16 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 17 THE TO ANEGADA CAUTION Necker Island BRITISH (Shallow Depth) Rock Leverick Bay VIRGIN ISLANDS George Dog VIRGIN GORDA West Dog Great Dog

Spanish Town SCRUB ISLAND JOST VAN DYKE AIRPORT Sandy Cay (EIS) White Bay Beef Island TORTOLA The Baths Great Harbour Cane Garden Bay

Road Town

MARINEMAX NANNY CAY Soper’s Hole Salt Island

COOPER ISLAND

Peter Island

FLORIDA ABACO ISLANDS

The Indians

CUBA ENLARGED AREA MILES (APPROXIMATE)

DOMINICAN HATI REPUBLIC NORMAN ISLAND 0 1 2 3 4

PUERTO RICO Map for reference only. Not for navigational use.

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BAHAMAS

Only 165 miles away from Florida is a classic Bahamian getaway with a variety of land and water-based activities. The MarineMax

Vacations base is located ust a short trip off the coast of which also offers swim-up seating by at the Abaco Beach Resort, Florida, Abaco Beach Resort day and live entertainment by night. sits on 40-beachfront acres and Other amenities found at Abaco Beach a prime location within is home to one of the largest Resort include two outdoor swimming Jmarinas in the Bahamas with 198 slips. pools, a fitness center, tennis facilities, Marsh Harbour that is The resort caters to families, couples, yoga, a volleyball court, and non- representative of the Outer- friends, and groups looking to escape motorized water-sporting equipment Island spirit which makes the crowds of some of the larger like kayaks, bogey boards, and islands. Two dining options are onsite snorkeling gear. The Abacos so unique. – Angler’s Restaurant and the Pool Bar

20 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 21 How To Get There The Leonard M. Thompson Is a passport needed to travel International Airport (MHH airport to the Bahamas? code), located in Marsh Harbour offers Yes, you will need a passport to travel easy travel to our base. Major airlines serving this airport include Delta, to the Bahamas. You will also need American, Bahamas Air, and Silver to clear customs upon entering the Airways. Direct, non-stop service is Bahamas and again on your journey available from Atlanta and most major back to your country of origin. airports in Florida including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm What should you bring Beach. Guests can also fly direct from on your trip? Nassau or via a number of charter services. Taxis are available upon Bathing suits, shorts, and your favor- exiting the airport and will take you to ite casual beach attire is best. Rubber Abaco Beach Resort. soled shoes such as boat shoes, Your MarineMax Vacations sandals, and tennis shoes are also planning expert can assist with recommended. Some guests have questions regarding the logistics of been happy to have aquatic shoes your travel situation. when beachcombing the islands. Most importantly, don't forget to pack the sunscreen, wide-brimmed hats, and even a windbreaker comes in handy in the breezy evenings. PROVISIONING WEATHER

Maxwell’s Supermarket is on the way With calm waters and as you travel from the airport to Abaco warm breezes, you’ll Beach Resort, a great stop for stocking find the weather to Where to stay if you arrive the your boat for your trip. Delivery be similar to southern night before your charter. service is not yet available in Marsh Florida. Daytime temperatures average Your MarineMax Vacations planning Harbour. Alcoholic beverages are around 85 degrees in the summer expert can reserve a sleep aboard for available at Jimmy’s Wine and Spirts, a and 75 degrees in the winter, with you. You’ll stay the night on the boat short walk from the resort, or there are temperatures dropping 10-15 degrees additional options along your trip from at night. The coolest time is between you have chartered, and be able to the airport to the base. December and April, with July and load all your gear that evening. It also August being the hottest months and provides an opportunity to become May and June seeing the most rainfall. familiar with your boat prior to ori- entation. Another option is to make arrangements at the Abaco Beach Resort for a delightful evening.

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22 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 23 DAY 4 As home to one of National Geographic’s Top Ten beaches, spend your day lounging in the sands of Treasure Cay. With its 3-mile stretch of white sand, there is plenty of room for activities including sunbathing, swimming, and windsurfing. Go inland for a game of tennis or round of golf at the Treasure Cay Golf Club. Afterwards sip on cocktails at the Tipsy Seagull. SAMPLE 7 DAY ITINERARY Tahiti Beach, Elbow Cay

DAY 1 DAY 5 Arrive at the Abaco Beach Resort and Making your way to Man-O-War Cay, delight in the true essence of the Out take in the sights of the picturesque Island spirit. Experience the relaxed village. As home to a very conservative hassle-free attitude that makes The population, life centers around the Abacos so unique. Step aboard your three churches that inhabit the Cay, power catamaran charter and let our building boats, and servicing yachts team prepare you for your adventure. that have been visiting for years. Grab a bike or golf cart to visit the great local shops and restaurants. Make sure you stop by Miss Lola’s golf cart and indulge in her famous cinnamon buns.

Abaco Beach Resort Nipper's, Great Guana Cay

DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 6 DAY 7 Bask in the sun as you lay back along For a fun animal encounter, be sure Since the 1950s, Little Harbour has Spend your morning in the charming the 5½ mile stretch of beach that lines to stop by No Name Cay to give the been home to a community of artists settlement of Hope Town. Climb the the Atlantic side of Great friendly pigs at Piggy Ville a treat! who are inspired by the bounding historic lighthouse, visit the museum, Guana Cay. Keep an eye Your Caribbean adventure will then beauty that you will find here. Stop in or shop at one of the many eclectic out for a variety of rare take you to Green Turtle Cay—a to Pete’s Pub for lunch, indulging in the hideouts. Then it’s time to head back to native birds, including secluded island where you will fish burger and legendary rum punch. Abaco Beach Resort and enjoy one last white-crowned pigeons and find crystal-clear turquoise waters, If you’re feeling adventurous, hike to Caribbean cocktail before heading to white-tailed tropic birds. casuarina pine trees, and colorful the cliffs on the western side, and you the airport or maybe extend your stay Stop into Nipper’s for their ocean life. Enjoy exceptional reef may even stumble upon pirate caves. with a night at the Abaco Beach Resort. Hope Town famous Sunday pig roast, snorkeling along Ocean Beach, and visit Lighthouse rum cocktails, and music from Piggy Ville, No Name Cay the historic Bluff House for a cocktail Jimmy Buffet. at the Jolly Roger Bar.

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Crab Cay THE GREEN TURTLE CAY ABACO NONAME CAY CAUTION (Shallow Depth) ISLANDS AIRPORT Whale Cay (TCP)

GREAT GUANA CAY TREASURE CAY

Scottland Cay

MAN-O-WAR CAY

MARINEMAX ABACO BEACH RESORT

HOPE TOWN (Lighthouse)

Elbow Cay

AIRPORT (MHH)

MILES (APPROXIMATE) Tilloo Cay 0 1 2 3 4 (Tillo Naitonal Park)

Map for reference only. Not for navigational use.

ENLARGED AREA Pelican Cays Sea Park

FLORIDA

Lanyard Cay

BAHAMAS LITTLE HARBOUR

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PLANNING YOUR TRIP

We Make It Easy So You Can Enjoy! GROUP CHARTERS Experience a personally planned MarineMax, experts in showing people family reunions, and yacht club groups boating vacation almost anywhere in how to enjoy their boating, takes it have all fallen in love with the islands the world with boating options that to a new level in the islands. Join us on these organized adventures. From What is a Chart Briefing? range from an intimate trip for two to with a group for even more fun. From planned activities to loose itineraries, It's just one of the ways we welcome an adventure with family and friends. a small group of three or four boats our team will take care of the details, you and help you become familiar Our planning experts specialize in to more than a dozen boats and 100 greet and be there the entire way to with your boat and the islands. We will constructing the charter vacation of people. We can host and support the ensure an amazing experience will be your dreams. No matter the location, trip of a lifetime. Corporate retreats, had by all. show you around your boat, brief you time of year, or number of people, on how things work, as well as make they'll meet your wishes with the water navigation suggestions based on right boat and price. We don't want your individual vacation itinerary and you to stress from planning the "best desires. Safety first, so those procedures vacation ever." Our team makes it easy will also be part of the chart briefing. for you to relax and enjoy your trip! Our goal is to make you absolutely Our charters are catered toward your comfortable and confident with the lifestyle, and we want you to enjoy boat and the islands before departing the things that interest you. We have All-Inclusive from the Marina. Please talk with your created sample itineraries that cover If you're ready to let someone else wine, fuel, snorkeling gear, stand-up personal MarineMax Vacations planning the best spots at your destination and handle the navigating, cooking, and paddle board and kayak. This charter expert for your chart briefing time, will work with you to plan the best logistics while you enjoy the Caribbean, also includes all mooring ball fees, which is based on your arrival plans. trip for your party. Our MarineMax then a fully-crewed, all-inclusive yacht cruising taxes and yacht insurance. Vacations planning experts make your charter is perfect for you. Plus, you’ll have the local and inside vacation a true vacation. For a completely carefree adventure, knowledge from a captain who’s done experience an all-inclusive charter it all in the BVI. All you have to do is that includes a professional captain, relax and enjoy the pampering while onboard chef, all meals and snacks your professional crew takes care of based on your menu selections, the details. beverages including spirits, beer and

28 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 29 MARINEMAX 362 THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF SPACE, SPORT AND STRENGTH

The newest addition to the fleet, the MarineMax 362 effortlessly blends plentiful live-aboard space with two private en suite cabins and features perfect for water play and entertaining.

She has numerous amenities including generator, air conditioning, chart plotter, auto pilot, and all electric galley equipment including electric fridge in the topside summer kitchen. A well-sized electric grill completes onboard meal preparations with ease.

She delivers quite a spirited performance and CABIN LAYOUT MAIN DECK excellent fuel economy with 250hp Mercury outboards. Add her open water capabilities, wide stance and twin sponsons, and she is remarkably stable making her exceptionally comfortable at WHAT’S INCLUDED speed or while at rest. • GPS color chartplotter and autopilot • Generator and air-conditioning TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Electric refrigerator and freezer Length: 36’ I Beam: 14’ 7” I Draft w/ outboards up: 2’ • Electric stove, BBQ, and microwave Water Capacity: 116 Gal I Fuel Capacity: 356 Gal • Full complement of towels and linens Engines: 2x Mercury Verdado Outboards • All galleyware for onboard meals and cooking Cabins: 2 I Heads: 2 I Showers: 3 • Dinghy with outboard motor Self-drive or captain for hire charter available. • Masks, snorkels, and fins VISIT MARINEMAXVACATIONS.COM TO SEE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE MARINEMAX 362

30 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 31 MARINEMAX 443 EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN, SPACIOUS LIVING, AND EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE

On the MarineMax 443 you will enjoy the 360˚ view from the spacious salon that features a large seating area to make a live-aboard vacation easy and pleasant. Galley features include Corian countertops, electric fridge and freezer, stove, and stainless-steel microwave oven as well as a double stainless-steel sink.

The large staterooms each feature ample headroom and large windows for excellent views. The forward master cabin spans the beam and includes a king size berth with walk around access. The watermaker, fresh water flush, separate shower stalls, and teak flooring compliment the boat’s design and exceptional living comforts. CABIN LAYOUT MAIN DECK FLYBRIDGE

Additional features include an oversized flybridge, electric grill, and sunpad seating on either side of the WHAT’S INCLUDED central helm station. Complete with our revolutionary • GPS color chartplotter and autopilot bridge-to-bow direct access, the 443 is a fresh revolution • Generator and air-conditioning of classic boating traditions. • Spectra watermaker • Electric refrigerator and freezer TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Electric stove, BBQ, and microwave Length: 43’ 8” I Beam: 21’ 6” I Draft: 3’ 10” • Full complement of towels and linens Water Capacity: 180 Gal I Fuel Capacity: 290 Gal • All galleyware for onboard meals and cooking Engines: Volvo Penta Diesel • Dinghy with outboard motor VISIT MARINEMAXVACATIONS.COM TO SEE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE MARINEMAX 443 Cabins: 3 I Heads: 3 I Showers: 4 • Masks, snorkels, and fins Self-drive or captain for hire charter available. • Flat screen TV with DVD player

32 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 33 MARINEMAX 484 EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE

The MarineMax 484 is the most advanced power WHAT’S INCLUDED catamaran for charter in the BVI. It sets a new standard • GPS color chartplotter and autopilot for power catamarans with a long list of unique and • Generator and air-conditioning luxurious features for live-aboard comfort. • Spectra watermaker Upon boarding the MarineMax 484, the 360˚ view • Electric refrigerator and freezer through the salon and galley provides a tremendous • Electric stove, BBQ, and microwave feeling of relaxation, space, and luxury. She has • Full complement of towels and linens four private and spacious en suite cabins with ample • All galleyware for onboard meals and cooking headroom and storage. Additional features include • Dinghy with outboard motor watermarker, a fresh water flush, chilled-water A/C, covered forward cockpit and hydraulic swim platform. • Masks, snorkels, and fins • Flat screen TV with DVD player The oversized flybridge features a centrally positioned helm station with excellent visibility, wet bar, and electric grill. Forward access to the bow is port and starboard surrounding the large sunpad, making it easy to pick up mooring balls.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length: 48’ 3” I Beam: 23’ 6” I Draft: 3’ 8” Water Capacity: 206 Gal I Fuel Capacity: 356 Gal Engines: 2x D6 Volvo Penta Diesel Cabins: 4 I Heads: 4 I Showers: 5 Self-drive or captain for hire charter available.

CABIN LAYOUT MAIN DECK FLYBRIDGE

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34 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 35 CHARTER YACHT OWNERSHIP MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY

Cruise the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean as a boat owner without the expense and hassle. OWNERSHIP BENEFTIS Enjoy time with your family and friends as you experience the • Fixed monthly income regardless of charter activity. trip of a lifetime... for up to nine • Up to nine weeks of destination weeks each year. With our Charter boating time each year. Ownership Program, you'll have • Zero operating expenses including zero operating expenses while charter management, docking, receiving monthly income that insurance, parts and service. exceeds your expectations. As • Professional MarineMax you share your boat with family maintenance and personalized customer service. and friends throughout the • Trade-ins considered and in-house year, we'll take care of the work financing available. from maintenance and charter • Brokerage support for selling management, to insurance and your boat. docking fees.

BECOME AN OWNER Request model specific proformas on available catamarans from:

Raul Bermudez Vice President (813) 644-8070 [email protected] www.marinemaxvacations.com

36 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 37 TESTIMONIAL ike many passionate boaters, New Yorker Grazi Zazzara, and his family thought the ultimate answer to their boating dreams Lwas to own a yacht within easy access to the Caribbean. They purchased a second home in Delray Beach, Florida PARADISE FOUND and a 50-foot yacht in their back yard. Dream fulfilled. Not quite. GRAZI ZAZZARA ENJOYS THE PERKS OF VACATIONING IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN Planning frequent adventures to the islands, the family and their friends ISLANDS THROUGH THE CHARTER YACHT OWNERSHIP PROGRAM. would arrive in Delray Beach only to find their beautiful yacht needed BY MARK KELLUM servicing and upkeep. Causing delays and frustrations. At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Grazi met Raul Bermudez who laid out the advantages of the MarineMax Vacations Charter Yacht Ownership Program: A fixed monthly income, 9 weeks of destination boating per year, no operating expenses, professional maintenance and personalized customer service. "Factoring in the cost of maintenance, dock fees, and insurance, and the advantages of tax write-offs, hassle-free ownership and basically unlimited access, the MarineMax Charter Yacht Ownership Program just made sense. Since purchasing our MarineMax 484 named Villa our frequent adventures to BVI have proven to be just that, hassle-free fun," We were explained Grazi. The Grazi family were one of welcomed like the first owners to visit the British Virgin Islands after in 2017. "Well before Hurricane Irma, family...Our we had made reservations for a 6-day adventure in paradise with friends MarineMax 484 for November 3," Grazi offered. "After frequent communications with Raul was perfectly and Michelle Bonasoro, the MarineMax Vacations office manager, they prepared and convinced us that the islands would be ready for charter visitors, and they provisioned. needed to restore the tourism that sustains the archipelago." "We were welcomed like family," Grazi extolled. "Our MarineMax 484 was perfectly prepared and provisioned, and the waters and ideal weather had not changed. The biggest difference was the uncrowded beaches and destinations."

38 | MarineMax Vacations marinemaxvacations.com | 39 GIVING BACK MARINEMAX VACATIONS SUPPORTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY GIVING BACK IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.

4OCEAN 4ocean is a global movement actively removing trash from the ocean and coastlines while inspiring individuals to work together for a cleaner ocean, one pound at a time. MarineMax proudly supports this cause by donating a portion from each charter to the 4Ocean organization.

The crew delighted in the beaches, visits. I cannot overstate how much gin-clear waters, and the famous I enjoy the carefree nature of the BVI welcome. The group visited the MarineMax Yacht Charter Ownership When we pulled Soggy Dollar Bar on a separate trip in Program. All the tax advantages and the cove just west of where Foxy's is expenses without the nuisances of ROTARY CLUB up to the beach located. Everyone played the Soggy owning and maintaining your own Dollar's infamous ring game. yacht. We essentially own two vacation The Rotary Club of Tortola connects in front of Foxy's "We all loved the uncrowded homes, one in Del Rey and the other on passionate people to exchange ideas, nature of this trip and the greater Tortola. My wife and I are taking some forge friendships, and above all, take we didn't know personal attention. However, we more friends this January. We would action to change the community for the what to expect. The also enjoy the throngs of revelers recommend MarineMax and the team better. To aid in the rejuvenation of the that we have experienced in past to any and every one," concluded Grazi. islands, MarineMax Vacations donated pleasant surprise $10,000 to the Road Town Primary School through the Rotary Club of was being greeted Tortola in 2018. by Foxy himself. He spent hours regaling us with VISAR songs and stories. VISAR is an independent, volunteer- based organization funded almost It was an awesome entirely by charitable donations. experience. Since its formation VISAR has carried out well over 450 search and rescue missions, helped more than 1,200 people in distress, and saved over 40 lives. A portion from each MarineMax charter goes to support the VISAR organization.

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Benefits of Sail Chartering a sailboat lets you experience a country’s coastline at your own pace on your own route. In between ports, you’ll relax on board as you skim the ocean under blue skies. Feel the wind in your hair as it also fills your sails. About the Fleet The charter sailing companies we work with offer a range of sailboats such as Lagoon, Nautitech, Fountaine Pajot, Bavaria, Jeanneau, Leopard and Beneteau. With our team's experience in the charter industry, we’ll help you find the right boat and perfect Sailing Catamarans destination worldwide.

Destinations Our customers sail through some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, including the Caribbean, Pacific Northwest, Mediterranean, and South Pacific. Wherever your heart is set on sailing, we can help find the perfect sailboat to charter and then assist with your charter itinerary and travel arrangements.

Sailing Monohulls Sailing Catamaran or Monohull?

In catamarans you'll find the staterooms in each of the hulls and Vacation Planning Experts generally a large central living space. Catamarans also provide stability At MarineMax Vacations, our team and have natural buoyancy for a specializes in finding you the sailing comfortable cruise. Monohulls are charter vacation of your dreams. Let us know how many people, sailing known for their maneuverability catamaran or monohull, destination(s) and the stability provided by their SAILING VACATIONS and the types of activities you enjoy. heeling action. With their traditional Our team will find a recommended designs and classic lines, purist When you're ready to sail into the sunset every evening, we sailing company that meets your wishes sailing enthusiasts gravitate towards can help plan the sailing charter vacation of your dreams at with the right boat and the monohull boats. right price. one of many spectacular locations around the world.

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Our family enjoyed the time in the BVI, We had ourselves one awesome and are looking forward to returning. MarineMax is simply the best for your time in the BVI. The boat was MarineMax staff and boats are a BVI vacation, friendly, great vessels, top OUR History OUR OFFER experience that can match them with great. The surroundings were pleasure to work with. customer service. unbelievably beautiful. - Scott the perfect boat from our unparalleled - Mark The roots of MarineMax date back We aren’t defined by fiberglass and - Mats diversity of brands and models. over 40 years, but the story starts when steel. Boating opens doors that connect We provide world-class service, Executive Chairman of the Board, Bill us with family, friends, and places. We financing and insurance, educational McGill, moved his family to Florida explore the unknown, which sometimes programs, access to Getaways!® and to turn his lifelong passion into what is a place, but more frequently, and other boaters. would become the world’s largest importantly, a state of mind that’s We’re all boaters with such passion boat retailer. unlocked only by water. You never quite for the water we can’t help but share Later he, along with a group know what it will be. But it’s something it. We offer multiple platforms beyond of America’s leading boat retailers, you didn’t have before. Something boat sales to share our joy and enable decided the boating industry was in you’ll never forget, and it will change our customers to do the same. As need of change. By uniting companies your life. We have been lucky enough to take employees and as people, just like our they could maximize efficiency of A parent gets to know their child vacations in a lot of places but nowhere customers, we are United by Water. did the family enjoy themselves like Moored not Bored off Anegada operations while sharing best practices better and they grow a little closer each Great cruising, great boat, stop thinking about it!!! they did with MarineMax in the BVI. on a MarineMax 484. on everything from insurance to mobile time they’re out together. A couple - Geoff OUR BRANDS - Russ boat-servicing, and allow team members meets a new set of friends who teach - Ralph They’re diverse in size and use. Spread to focus on what’s important: getting them a completely different side of life. across our customer activities of Leisure, customers out on the water. And we They are United by Water. Fishing, Watersports, and Yachting. have been proudly doing so for over Our promise gives them meaning and 20 years as a publicly traded company. OUR DIFFERENCE reason to exist next to one another on This new approach became MarineMax. We’re more than a dealer. Yes, we sell our showroom floor. Our brands are What made this possible? We were boats, but we are also a resource. Our United by Water. United by Water. customers get access to a wealth of marinemaxvacations.com

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