This is cruising the way it was meant to be: a brisk morning broad reach across the trade winds, lunch at anchor off a perfect beach, a nap in a hammock slung in the rigging, a wake-up dip in the warm, crystal clear water. If you really want to, you can even call your office on the cellular phone and tell them about the aroma wafting out of the galley hatch, or the exotic fish you saw while you were snorkeling.

On those mirror-calm evenings at anchor, settle into a deck chair on the flush aft deck and watch as the sunset sky turns the sea from deep blue, to blood red, to platinum grey, to moonlight silver. Leave the frantic life behind. Let Dione show you the way.

After lunch, when the sun is at its zenith, sling a hammock under the big sun awning and have a quiet siesta, or listen to your favorite CD on the deck speakers.

Dione embodies the very highest of British craftsmanship, with rich Burmese teak and Spanish leather throughout. The huge main salon, the social center of the ketch, exudes a feeling of airy luxury. The decor in the cabins is bright and cheery, with flat-white bulkheads and gloss teak trim. Meals may be taken at the large salon table, or less formally, in the spacious cockpit. Barbecues on the aft deck are a favorite treat on Dione.

The whole point of a cruise on Dione is that you set the pace and plan the destinations. If one beauty spot grabs you, why not linger there for a day or two? Brian and Judith won't mind. All they want is for you to enjoy their favorite islands and anchorages.

Dione's accommodations comprise three air-conditioned double cabins, each with both double and single berths. All cabins have generous hanging lockers and drawers, cassette/radio system, two-speed fan, ample lighting, and hair dryers. Two cabins have ensuite bathrooms, which the third has its own separate shower and toilet.

It is said that the islands of the eastern Caribbean were put here especially for sailors, for nowhere else in the world is there a chain of islands oriented so perfectly across a constant tradewind. Dione, with her 82 foot high ketch rig set with five reaching sails, can blast across the narrow passes between the islands at close to 10 knots.

Your Crew

Gary and Leslie

Captain GARY BRYAN and Chef/Mate LESLIE PERREAULT will host your holiday aboard DIONE. Originally from southern California, they left the hustle of the work-a-day world to fulfill their spirit of adventure through sailing and travel. Gary and Leslie have spent the past two years aboard DIONE and have overseen her extensive refit in New Zealand. They are thrilled to be
returning to Caribbean waters with a "new" DIONE - beautiful new teak decks, shiny topsides paint, sparkling new exterior brightwork, new cockpit upholstery, new suit of sails, complete new instrumentation ...Dione shines again. 

When not on charter, Gary and Leslie love to explore, searching for interesting sights and activities throughout the richly diverse Caribbean island chain. Easy going and open, they are happy to share their favorite spots and to help you create your perfect Caribbean vacation...whether relaxing at anchor off a hidden beach, enjoying a brisk sail across the tradewinds, exploring the colorful local markets, hiking a volcano, or unwinding under DIONE's big sun awning with a quiet book.

Captain GARY BRYAN, American, age 47, has been sailing and ocean cruising since 1972, calling the Caribbean home since 1995. He holds a USCG Captains license and has taught sailing and passage making courses. In 30 years of sailing, he has circumnavigated the world and logged more than 100,000 sea miles in exotic locales such as East Africa, South China Seas, and the South Pacific. He is an experienced Scuba diver, and enjoys hiking, backpacking and sailboat racing.

Chef/Mate LESLIE PERREAULT, American, age 42, has cruised with Gary in the Caribbean and South Pacific since 1997. An enthusiastic chef, she draws inspiration from the fresh foods of native California, and enjoys blending international influences to create an eclectic menu. She enjoys diving and snorkeling, hiking, reading and studying both marine and land animals. Stanford educated, she is a published author in the field of information technology.

Speaking of Tastes Take a look at Dione's Sample Menu