VI Luxury Charters currently operates a 83-foot catamaran located in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
We sail to some of the area’s most beautiful destinations including: Norman Island, Cooper Island, the baths on Virgin Gorda, the Bitter End Yacht Club, Cow Wreck Beach, Peter Island and Jost Van Dyke to name a few in the Caribbean. In the Bahamas, our favorite coral-based archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean—with its 700-plus islands and cays. The northernmost, Grand Bahama, and Paradise Island are among the best known. Exclusive scuba diving and snorkeling sites include the massive Andros Barrier Reef, Thunderball Grotto (used in James Bond films) and the black-coral gardens off Bimini.
Captain Jon Bellemare, Fleet Manager— Jon has been captaining the Blue Gryphon for the last several years and has overseen two multi-million-dollar refit projects with Blue Gryphon. As captain, Jon’s contagious enthusiasm and immense vessel and sailing knowledge always helped create a one-of-a-kind charter experience.
Captain Jon’s familiarity and interest has led him to now concentrate energies overseeing the overall fleet operations, refits and expansions—including design and build, an exciting new project for the fleet–a Superyacht sailing catamaran, currently under construction.
Captain Jon grew up off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire working in the Marine industry. He is a fully documented and certified Captain, with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Master Captain’s Licenses for Vessels of 200 Gross Registered Tons (GRT) & 500 ITC (International Tonnage Certificate). In addition, he holds a license with the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) as Yachtmaster Offshore (200T). Captain Jon has 10+ years of experience as a professional mariner, and well over 30,000 nautical miles under his belt, ranging from the farthest points of the Caribbean to the most northern points of the US.
Kaitlyn Bellemare, Fleet Administrator—Kait was raised in Kennebunkport, Maine. Similar to Captain Jon, she spent most of her summers sailing the New England coast with family and developed a great love for the ocean.
Kait’s passion for the industry and years of experience, most recently as the head Chef/Host and Mate of the beautifully unique Blue Gryphon. Her experience onboard the 83’ sailing catamaran equips her to understand the ins and outs, of running smooth and successful charters, in the Caribbean, Bahamian, and New England Waters. Look no further than the awards and reputation of Blue Gryphon with both preferred brokers and valued, repeat guests.
As Fleet Administrator, Kait assists the crew/guests and simply keeps everything running smoothly from shore. She handles the fleet’s running cost records; oversees provision stocking; coordinates charter brand attention, broker/client relations, fleet reputation, social media presence; and assist the fleet manager with crew recruitment, training and retention.
Jon and Kait were married in September, 2015 and will forever share their love for the ocean.