Pyratz Gourmet Sailing — Where French Cuisine Meets Caribbean Waters
Luxury catamaran charters with 4-course French-Caribbean tasting menus, premium wine pairings, and intimate groups of max 8 guests.
Why Go
Pyratz Gourmet Sailing puts a French kitchen on a catamaran. The fleet — 45-foot catamarans Galaxy, Ever Glorious, and sailing cat Amari, plus 37-foot speedboat Let's Do It — departs from Simpson Bay with something most charter operators cannot touch: a homemade multi-course tasting menu blending French technique with Caribbean ingredients, paired with French wines and signature cocktails. Max 8 guests on shared trips.
The Experience
The gourmet focus is not a marketing angle — it is the core product. While most boat charters offer sandwich platters and a cooler of beer, Pyratz serves four-course lunches featuring lobster, mahi mahi, duck, and fresh local produce, prepared with the kind of attention that French gastronomy demands. Wine pairings use French bottles selected to complement the Caribbean ingredients. The premium open bar includes signature cocktails crafted to match the mood of each stop — lighter drinks for snorkeling breaks, richer options for the afternoon sail. The max-8 format on shared trips preserves the intimacy that large catamarans (30-80 guests) sacrifice. Eight people on a 45-foot catamaran means space to lounge, room to eat at a proper table, and the crew's undivided attention. Private charters accommodate families, groups, and events with full customization. The fleet diversity adds options: motor catamarans for speed and calm-water dining, the sailing catamaran Amari for the romantic wind-powered experience, and the speedboat for those who want velocity over lounge time. Destinations span the full range: Creole Rock, Tintamarre, Happy Bay, Orient Bay, Pinel Island, Anguilla's Prickly Pear, and St. Barths for multi-day adventures. The multilingual crew manages it all with the sustainability consciousness and professional discretion that Pyratz's reputation requires.
What to Try
Book the full-day gourmet sailing for the complete Pyratz experience — the 4-course lunch on the water is the highlight. Try the sunset dinner cruise for a romantic evening with Champagne, tapas, and the Caribbean golden hour. Request the sailing catamaran Amari if wind-powered sailing matters to you. Book a multi-day all-inclusive charter for an island-hopping culinary adventure.
Insider Tip
Pyratz's galley can accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, but communicate these when booking. The chef adjusts the tasting menu rather than offering a substitute dish, so your dietary needs are integrated into the meal rather than treated as an afterthought.
The Practical Stuff
Departing from Simpson Bay (Airport Road area), Dutch side. Fleet: Galaxy (45ft motor cat), Ever Glorious (45ft motor cat), Amari (45ft sailing cat), Let's Do It (37ft speedboat). Max 8 guests shared; private charters available. Options: half-day, full-day, sunset dinner, multi-day (up to 1 week). All-inclusive: 4-course meals, French wine, premium open bar, snorkel gear, paddleboards. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM. Price range: luxury ($$$$).
Pair It With
- Dinghy Dock Sailors Bar Guide — Pre-departure drinks at the Simpson Bay waterfront bar
- Island smoothies — Fresh smoothie near the departure point for a healthy start before the gourmet feast