As more and more of us are looking to "getaway" from the every day hustle and bustle and spend quality stress-free time with family or friends, an easy escape is available.

a Candle Light Dinner for Two

Queen Aft Stateroom

Double Mid Stateroom

Three decks of luxury living space provide plenty of room for our guests. All inside areas are air conditioned for added comfort. This vessel has the desirable three guest stateroom layout, with 3 heads, gourmet galley, "al fresco" dining area outside, comfortable salon and bar, multiple outdoor seating and sunning areas.

Double Forward Stateroom

We make it our goal to pamper and spoil you during that important vacation time in unequalled splendor. Bring along your family or friends, or maybe, just the two of you, and experience gourmet food, total relaxation and having your every whim catered to in tropical surroundings. You can plan a week vacation or a month-long sojourn. Whatever you want. We will custom tailor your vacation to suit.

You want beaches ... the ones we'll visit will be clean and talcum powder fine. Oh, and the good news .. in all likelihood there won't be anyone else around. Take a personal cruise - just the two of you - in our 70 H.P. tender.

After a tough day relaxing, unwind with one of our almost famous rum drinks. Not too many though because dinner is just around the corner. We hope you're hungry because we have prepared another gourmet masterpiece. You'll go home raving about the food.

Our vacation package is an "all-inclusive program".

Gourmet meals, open bar, and all running expenses of the yacht are included.

All that is required is to arrive at the yacht and enjoy yourself. All toys on board are yours to use as you wish. Dinghy, wind surfer, snorkeling gear, or for those interested in scuba, we can arrange for dives. Playing, diving, line fishing or even spear fishing for lobsters... whatever you wish. We can suggest itineraries that endeavor to take into account everyone's desires or you can plan with us where you would like to go during your charter time.

Dan and Elizabeth McGuinness
Your Crew

Dan and Elizabeth McGuinness decided to leave their successful careers in business and entertainment law to pursue their real love…gourmet cuisine and entertaining new friends in the Caribbean aboard their motor yacht, "The Life of Riley".

While both Dan and Elizabeth can capably captain their vessel, Elizabeth is the "official" Captain. Occasionally they may bring in a third crew member to help with things.

Once aboard the beautifully appointed Riley, guests will be treated to tantalizing meals and tropical beverages, while comfortably cruising the islands of paradise. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the charter guests experience the vacation of a lifetime with personalized service in pampered luxury.

Dan’s varied entrepreneurial background includes among other things; owning a general insurance agency and manufacturing boats of different sizes, including runabouts, offshore race boats and even a 46’ trawler. Notwithstanding his diversified business background, Dan is most at home in the galley of "Riley". Between business ventures, Dan took a sabbatical and studied gourmet cuisine under world class chefs at the renowned George Brown College. Chef Dan delights in preparing masterpiece meals in a stunningly arranged presentation.

Elizabeth, ready for a more relaxed pace after over twelve years of practicing law, decided it was time to make the move to full time chartering aboard "The Life Of Riley". As senior Entertainment partner juggling a busy banking practice and dealing with management duties in the Toronto office of an international law firm with over 200 lawyers (the senior most being Pierre Trudeau – former prime minister of Canada) she was used to wearing many hats. She is the most multi-tasked of the crew; Captain, Sous Chef and Hostess. With her knack for attention to detail and her warm, charming nature, each guest is made to feel, as though Riley is their home away from home. Elizabeth shares her passion of cooking with Dan and guests will awake to the aroma of freshly baked pastries and breads wafting throughout their cabins each morning. Some may even want to snorkel a little longer each day after tasting her sinfully delicious deserts.

Originally planning for retirement as Bed and Breakfast owners, both Elizabeth and Dan decided that the ability to offer their special brand of hosting in different locations was more appealing – hence the idea for "The Life Of Riley" was born. Guests will delight in the extra care and attention received aboard this floating 5 star retreat.

Wonderful Cuisine

Speaking of Tastes, Click Here for a Sampling of Life of Riley's Menu

Outside decks are teak covered to give that cozy warm feel underfoot. Our huge fly-bridge area can handle large groups and has both "sit-down" and "sun pad" areas. The main helm is under the shade of the large bimini top. She has twin diesel engines and two large capacity generators. An onboard water-maker provides ample fresh water, and she is stabilized to maintain a "flat ride" even in rough water.

Complete state-of-the-art electronics include radar, GPS, cellular phone.

Our large capacity fuel tanks allow us to travel long distances non-stop. On-board extras include: 2 outboard inflatable boats, wind surfer, snorkeling gear, light fishing tackle, extensive video, book and music libraries!

What our Guests Say:

"We play our vacation tape over and over and never get tired of it.. there is one scene where there is grilling on the back deck, it is near dusk with the calm sea in the background there is a clink of drink glasses and Kenny G on the stereo - the whole segment reeks of good food, good times and good friends it doesn't get any better than this"
Bob and Christa Hoffman, Lexington KY.

"Our honeymoon was made special by you two. The candlelit dinner on the foredeck, brought tears to our eyes.... thanks, we will always remember"
Dave and Sue Cameron, Sebring, TX.

"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for such a wonderful time. I don't know when I've had so much fun!! And those meals you prepared! You outdid yourself. Tell me when you go to the Virgin Islands!!
Laurie V. Arnold, Overland Park, Kansas.

"Truly a pleasure meeting both of you....good to know that one can still meet nice people such as you. Every time I speak with Laurie, we talk about you and how we must make plans to come back ....thank both of you for a great time, one that I will remember for a long time"
Tony Lima, East Providence, RI.

"The food and drinks were fabulous, the ambiance terrific and attention to detail meticulous. The dinghy was absolutely, positively the funniest thing … Thanks for a great time, sorry to be leaving!"
Bruce Gowers, Carol Rosenstein, Sean and Katie,
"Tinsel Town", CA.

"Until this cruise, we thought the turquoise, emerald and sapphire waters were the jewels of the Caribbean. But that was before we met you... thank you for the elegant cruise, divine cuisine and quiet camaraderie. We are refreshed, relaxed, renewed.
Dave and Donna Clark, Tom and Dot Wightman,
Arlington TX.

"Never would we have dreamed of having a more perfect vacation... you knew how to make everyone feel completely at home...we 'll be back again!
Cissie and Harrison Smith.

"As members of the Young President's Organization, we are exposed to some of the best food entertainment and locales around the world and have developed rather spoiled tastes. You exceeded our expectations! Best vacation of our lives! We will definitely be back and recommend you to others... we all agreed you two made our trip..."
Julie and Patrick Quinn,
Decatur Hotel Corporation, New Orleans, LA.

"Thanks for your great expertise in finding the best snorkeling spots....I've never had a better time on vacation".
Bob Rigdon, Santa Monica, CA.

"Our vacation was really great thanks to you".
Freddy Milz and family,
Puerto Plata, Sosua, DR.

"Swimming with the dolphins, the ultimate experience....what can I say? The food was outstanding and we're taking home a lot of recipes.." "A wonderful 35th anniversary. Thanks for everything!" "We enjoyed a week of relaxation, fine food, companionship of good friends and the personal attention. This (chartering) was a new experience for us and one we want to share with our daughter in the future ".
Ralph and Sue Carey, Cathy and Jack Scholl, Paula and Frank Armstrong,
Corpus Christi, TX.

"We had done the islands before but never had the experience of somebody really showing us the best spots. We had a great time as a family and you made it very special".
Rene DeLa Cruz Family, Guayaabo, PR.

Equipment & Toys

16' Dinghy  w/ 70HP
windsurfer
snorkeling gear & light fishing tackle
Extensive video, book, and music libraries
global chart plotter
weather fax
Radar, GPS, color depth sounder
Entertainment center with TV, VCR, CD, Cassette,
Satellite Cellular phone
Watermaker
stabilizers,
Air Conditioning