Captain Yara and Chef Alica bring an exceptional blend of professionalism, warmth, and teamwork to every charter aboard Catalyst. Having previously worked together aboard another Samana 59, they know the yacht inside and out and understand how to make the most of everything she has to offer. Their seamless partnership, attentive service, and welcoming personalities create an atmosphere where guests can relax, explore, and enjoy the perfect balance of adventure and comfort. Whether sailing to secluded anchorages, discovering vibrant reefs, or simply unwinding onboard, Yara and Alica tailor every charter to create a truly personal and memorable experience.

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Freshly prepared cuisine featuring relaxed breakfasts, flavorful midday favorites, plated dinners, sweet finishes, and cocktails crafted for life aboard. Sample menu selections are listed below and may vary based on guest preferences, provisioning, and chef creativity.

DAY BREAK
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs served on toasted English muffins with rich hollandaise sauce.

Mexican Breakfast Plate
Refried beans, scrambled eggs, sausages, warm tortillas, salsa, and jalapeños.

Homemade Banana Bread Breakfast
Served with a fresh fruit platter, yogurt, granola, and your choice of boiled or scrambled eggs.

French Toast
Served with crispy bacon and fresh seasonal fruit.

Bagels with Cream Cheese
Served with a fresh fruit platter, yogurt, granola, and your choice of boiled or scrambled eggs.

Mini Egg Muffins with Bacon
Served with a fresh fruit platter.

Avocado Toast
Topped with fluffy scrambled eggs.

MIDDAY
Caribbean Chicken Salad
Served with warm garlic bread.

Shrimp or Fish Tacos
Served with fresh accompaniments.

Quiche
Served with an apple and walnut salad.

Fresh Fish Poke Bowl

Greek Salad
Topped with grilled chicken skewers and served with creamy tzatziki.

Salade Niçoise
Served with fresh bread.

HORS D'OEUVRES
Vegetable Crudités
Served with sunset hummus.

Olive Tapenade
Served with crackers.

Charcuterie Board
A selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.

Nachos
Served with guacamole and sour cream.

Salami Cups
Filled with fresh mozzarella.

Tomato Bruschetta

Prosciutto & Melon

MAIN
Mahi Mahi Braised in Tomato Sauce
Served with butternut soup, coconut rice with beans, grilled zucchini, and finished with Key Lime Pie.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Orange-marinated pork tenderloin finished with chimichurri glaze, served with roasted beetroot and goat cheese salad, mashed sweet potatoes, garlic roasted broccoli, and grilled pineapple with vanilla ice cream.

Coconut Chicken Curry
Served with papaya and avocado salad with lime dressing, garlic butter rice, and passion fruit yogurt cream.

Burger Night
Grilled burgers topped with caramelized onions and grilled mushrooms, served with a Mediterranean eggplant stack, leafy salad, potato wedges, and apple crumble.

Beef Tenderloin
Served with watermelon, mint and feta salad, roasted potatoes, balsamic green beans, lemon herb butter sauce, and chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream.

Tomato-Based Shrimp Pasta
Served with fresh Caprese salad, leafy salad, and no-bake cheesecake.

Spiced Grilled Beef Fajitas
Served with mango lime ceviche, sautéed peppers and onions, guacamole, sour cream, and mango mousse.

DESSERT
Key Lime Pie
A classic island favorite with a bright, tangy lime filling and buttery crust.

Grilled Pineapple
Served warm with creamy vanilla ice cream.

Passion Fruit Yogurt Cream
A light and refreshing tropical dessert with vibrant passion fruit.

Apple Crumble
Warm baked apples topped with a buttery crumble and served with vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Fondant
Rich molten chocolate cake served with vanilla ice cream.

No-Bake Cheesecake
A smooth, creamy cheesecake with a light biscuit base.

Mango Mousse
A silky tropical mousse bursting with fresh mango flavor.