SERENA Yacht Charter

SERENA currently registered in the United States is actively available for charter.

The luxury sailing yacht SERENA was built by Beneteau and delivered to her owner in 2017, she later underwent a refit in 2023.

The exterior of SERENA is designed by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design.

The 63ft / 19.2m SERENA has been constructed with a grp hull and is powered by 160 HP Yanmar Turbo Diesel with a cruising speed of 8 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

SERENA has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 charter guests in 3 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities located forward, a VIP suite with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and a cabin with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board sailing yacht SERENA will be managed by the crew of 2 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 2 crew have their own separate crew quarters located at the peak allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Beach umbrella, Bow Thruster, Coffee machine, Outdoor shower, Big game fishing gear, Light fishing gear, Foredeck Seating, Hydraulic Swim Platform, Ice maker, Indoor audio system, iPod dock, Outdoor audio system, Outdoor Bar, Printer, Special diets, Stern Thruster, Streaming online media, Sun pads, Swim platform, Tender Garage, TV primary cabin, TV saloon, Water maker and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

SERENA is Currently cruising in the Caribbean.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

Amenities

Air Conditioning
BBQ
Beach umbrella
Bow Thruster
Coffee machine
Outdoor shower
Big game fishing gear
Light fishing gear
Foredeck Seating
Hydraulic Swim Platform
Ice maker
Indoor audio system
iPod dock
Outdoor audio system
Outdoor Bar
Printer
Special diets
Stern Thruster
Streaming online media
Sun pads
Swim platform
Tender Garage
TV primary cabin
TV saloon
Water maker
Wi-Fi

Water Toys

Beach games
Dinghy
Drone
Floating mats
Inflatable Jet Ski Dock
Kayak
Kayaks
Kneeboard
Mono ski
Paddleboard
Swimming noodles
Tube - towable
Wakeboard
Water skis - adult
Water skis - child

Diving

Diving by arrangement

Tenders

17 ft Whaler
12 Williams jet tender

Plan

Crew

Hugh O'Brien

Captain

Born in England and then lived in more than a dozen countries across Europe, Asia and The Americas. Now a permanent US Resident living in the Caribbean & Florida, predominantly in the US and British Virgin Islands.
Hugh started competitive sailing and ocean racing in the UK & France in 1987 (36 years of ocean sailing experience). He com¬pleted his intensive Royal Yachting Association (RYA) YachtMaster 500 Ton Sail & Power Commercial License in 2002 at the presti¬gious UK Sailing Academy and worked as a Captain & Chef in commercial yachting in the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, USA & Japan. Hugh also ran 5 Star Sailing with a 50 ft Beneteau Sloop as a Captain Chef in the Virgin Islands from 2007-2011.
A 20-year career in Marketing & Sales for American IT & Database companies saw Hugh working in some 20 countries and heading up operations in Europe, US, Asia & Latin America.
From 2018-2022, Captain Hugh owned and operated Ocean Star 60, a 60 ft Beneteau sloop. Having worked with Chef Vivi on Ocean Star 60, they have since become partners in Serena Yacht Charters, LLC, and operate the 63-ft sloop Yacht Serena, their new Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62. Yacht Serena is the Hull #1 of Beneteau’s ultimate Oceanis Yacht cruiser series and has many extras, including a carbon fibre Code 0 racing sail.
Hugh attended culinary classes and schools in France, Japan and America, and specializes in Mediterranean, Latin American and Asian fresh food dishes with premium ingredients.
Hugh is a light social drinker but nonsmoker, no drugs, no criminal record, clean licenses and a broad sense of humor especially when trying to catch fish!

Vivianne Swietelsky

Chef/Mate

Vivianne, or “Chef Vivi” is based in Water Island, USVI and Coconut Grove, Miami. She is known for her authentic interpretations of the world’s great cuisines – American, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Latin American, and her signature fusion MediterrAsian cuisine. She is also makes amazing desserts and is an inspired cocktail mixologist.
For as far back as she can remember, Chef Vivi has been passionate about food and the artistry of its preparation. Born in the U.S. to an Italian father and a Venezuelan mother, she has travelled all over the world and lived in the United States, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Mexico, and the Caribbean and is fluent in five languages. Her family life revolved around the enjoyment of great food and her mother taught her to cook instinctually, from the heart. Chef Vivi built upon this foundation and has expanded her culinary knowledge and skills over the years.
Chef Vivi attended different culinary schools around the world and studied Hospitality Management at the Florida International University’s School of Hospitality & Tourism. She has been a restaurant Pastry Chef, owned her own upscale Miami catering company, “Truffles Catering”, and worked as Private Chef for HNWI in both private homes and on charter yachts.
After working as Yacht Chef with Captain Hugh on Ocean Star 60, Vivianne and Hugh became partners in 2023 and now operate Serena, a 63-ft Beneteau sloop.

Charter Rates & Destinations

Caribbean

Low rate
$16,900 per week
all inclusive
High rate
$25,300 per week
all inclusive

Cruising Areas

Leeward Antilles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter SERENA?

SERENA has a weekly charter price starting at $16,900 and an estimated daily charter price of $2,820.

How many guests on board SERENA?

SERENA can accommodate 6 sleeping guests on board in 3 cabins, with the ability to cruise with up to 6 guests and entertain groups up to 6 guests while at anchor or moored at a marina.

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Yacht name	SERENA
Speed (cruising)	14.8kph / 8kn
Speed (max)	22.2kph / 12kn
Engine	160 HP Yanmar Turbo Diesel
Hull	Monohull
Flag	United States
Launched	2017
Refitted	2023
Builder	Beneteau
Designer	Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design

SERENA

2017 Beneteau 63ft / 19.2m