Rates
High Rate: $30,500 per week
Low Rate: $27,500 per week
MCA Compliant:MCA Compliant
Location Details:
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, BVI
Please inquire for additional location availability.
Crew Profiles
MEET YOUR CREW:
Captain: Nick Nelson
Chef: Luka Niehaus
Step aboard and meet the dynamic duo behind your unforgettable charter experience.
Captain Nick grew up on a remote island nestled in Lake Superior, where life moved at the rhythm of the water. He started piloting boats at just 11 years old, sparking a lifelong love for the open sea. After earning his captain’s license, Nick began guiding powerboat and kayak tours through the scenic Apostle Islands before making the leap to full-time sailing charters.
When winter rolled in, he chased the sun—completing the famed Great Loop and sailing to Cuba and the Bahamas, twice. Since 2022, he’s captained over 40 charters in the Virgin Islands, bringing both adventure and calm to every voyage. For Nick, life on the water is where freedom, simplicity, and connection come together—and sharing that energy with guests is what makes each charter special.
Chef Luka hails from a nature reserve near the coastal city of Gqeberha, South Africa, where his love for the outdoors and ocean was matched only by his passion for cooking. A competitive water polo player and open-water swimmer, he’s also been crafting flavorful, artful dishes since his teen years.
After earning a prestigious Cordon Bleu diploma from the Silwood School of Cookery in Cape Town, Luka trained in some of the most renowned kitchens in the world—including The Test Kitchen and Chef’s Warehouse. He later returned to Silwood to mentor aspiring chefs and launched The Messy Chef Collective, a bespoke private chef venture known for its imaginative, globally inspired menus.
Still, the call of the sea was too strong to ignore. Luka blended his two greatest passions—culinary artistry and ocean adventure—by stepping into the world of yacht cuisine. As both a qualified chef and skilled deckhand, he brings a perfect balance of creativity and capability to life aboard.
Together, Nick and Luka are your guides to an extraordinary charter experience aboard Salty Dog. Their passion, professionalism, and love of good living create the kind of atmosphere where every moment feels like a highlight
Nick Nelson
Captain
Luka Niehaus
Chef
Accommodations
4 x queen cabins each with en-suite bath with electric toilet and stall showers.
Salon has lounge area, galley, nav station, formal dining area and door opening to front cockpit as well as aft deck. Salon can be opened with beautiful natural breeze and is also fully air conditioned for guests comfort.
Top fly-bridge lounge area with 360 degree view, table, sunbed, lounge area with table and sun awning.
Equipped with lithium battery bank to allow for A?C's at night with no generator noise.
#Pax:8
Draft:5.3
Cabin Configuration:4Queen(s)
Wash Basins:4
TP in Heads:Yes
A/C:Full
Cruising Speed:
Length:50 Feet
Make:Leopard
Showers:4
Heads:4
Helipad:No
Max Speed:
Beam:26.5
# Cabins:4
Tubs:0
Elec. Heads:4
Jacuzzi:
Year Built:2023
Dinghy hp:40hp
Sea Scooters:Yes
Wave Runners hp:No
Snorkel Gear:Yes
Wake Board:No
SU Paddle Boards:Yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):Yes
Gear Type:1 Trolling and 1 Casting Rod
U/Water Camera:No
Kite Boarding:No
Dinghy # pax:10
Water Skis Adult:No
Kneeboard:No
Tube:Yes
Kayaks 1 Pax:No
Floating Mats:Yes
Beach Games:Yes
Rods:2
U/Water Video:No
Kite Boarding Details:No
Sailing Dinghy:No
Water Skis Kids:No
Windsurfer:No
Scurfer:No
Kayaks (2 Pax):Yes
Swim Platform:Yes
Fishing Gear:Yes
Fishing Permit :Yes, USVI and BVI Fishing
Sea Bobs:No
Other Toys
Captain is not a certified sailing instructor but is happy to teach guests the basics of sailing.
Tube
Floating mat
2 Stand-Up Paddle boards
1 Kayak
Selection of snorkeling gear for all guests
2 Fishing rods, basic lures and tackle
Noodles
Floaties/Tubes
Board Games
Sea Scooters
Hydraulic Swim Platform
Fresh Water Flush Toilets
Special Offers
SALTY DOG - 12% Discount, Nov 15 - Dec 18th, 2025
SALTY DOG is offering 12% discount on any charters booked to run between November 15 - December 18th, 2025.
This may be prorated for number of days and number of guests and may be taken as broker commission if preferred.