Price
$27,500 - $32,000
SALTY DOG
- Type: Cat
- Size: 50.00 Ft
- Beam: 26.5
- Draft: 5.3
- Year / Built: 2023
- Builder: Leopard
- Satellite TV: No
- Guests: 8
- Refit:
- Cruise Speed:
- Max Speed:
- Flag: USA
- Reg Num: OFFICIAL #: 753333
- Kids Skis: No
- Jet Skis: No
- Captain Name: Nick Nelson
- Engines: 2 x Yanmar 80hp Engines Northern Lights 9kW
- Scuba on Board: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Boat Details
- Cabins: 4
- King: 0
- Queen: 4
- Double Cabins: 0
- Single Cabins: 0
- Twin Cabins: 0
- Showers: 4
- Wash Basins: 4
- Heads: 4
Pick Up Locations
- Pref. Pick-up: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor, BVI
- Other Pick-up: Trellis Bay, BVI
Details
- Refit:
- Helipad: No
- yachtJacuzzi: No
- A/C: Full
Engine Details
- Fuel Consumption:
- Cruising Speed:
- Max Speed:
Locations
- Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
- Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Amenities
- Salon Tv/VCR: No
- Salon Stereo: Yes
- Sat Tv: No
- # DVDs/Movies: No
- # CD’s: Yes
- Camcorder: No
- Books: Yes
- Board Games: Yes
- Sun Awning: Yes
- Deck Shower: Yes
- Bimini: Yes
- Special Diets: Yes
- Kosher: No
- BBQ: Yes
- # Dine In: 8
- Generator: Yes
- Minimum Age: Water safe
- Inverter: Yes
- Voltages: 110/220 V
- Water Maker: Yes
- Water Cap:
- Ice Maker: Yes
- Sailing Instructions: No
- Internet Access: Onboard WIFI
- Gay Charters: Yes
- Nude: Inq
- Hairdryers: Yes
- # Port Hatches: Yes
- Guests Smokes: Yes, on sugar scoops only
- Crew Smokes: No
- Pets Aboard: No
- Pet Type:
- Guest Pets: No
- Hammock: No
- Windscoops: No
Water Sports
- Dinghy size: 12 ft
- Dinghy hp: 40hp
- Dinghy # pax: 10
- Water Skis Adult: No
- Water Skis Kids: No
- Jet Skis: No
- Wave Runners: No
- Kneeboard: No
- Windsurfer: No
- Snorkel Gear: Yes
- Tube: Yes
- Scurfer: No
- Wake Board: No
- Kayaks 1 Pax: No
- Kayaks (2 Pax): Yes
- Floating Mats: Yes
- Swim Platform: Yes
- Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): Yes
- Sailing Dinghy: No
- Beach Games: Yes
- Fishing Gear: Yes
- Gear Type: 1 Trolling and 1 Casting Rod
- Rods: 2
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
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
| Start | End | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 04, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 05, 2026 | Booked: Trellis Bay, Tortola to Trellis Bay, Tortola |
| Apr 09, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | Transit: Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 | Booked: Yacht Haven Grand to Yacht Haven Grand |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Transit: Yacht Haven Grand to Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town |
| Apr 26, 2026 | May 02, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| May 13, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI |
| May 25, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Jul 01, 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Aug 08, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Unavailable: Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town to Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | Boat Show: Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town to Virgin Gorda - Spanish Town |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Jan 03, 2027 | Hold: Trellis Bay, Tortola to Trellis Bay, Tortola |
| Jan 14, 2027 | Jan 18, 2027 | Booked: Tortola, To be Decided - BVI to Tortola, To be Decided - BVI |
| Apr 04, 2027 | Apr 10, 2027 | Booked: Trellis Bay, Tortola to Trellis Bay, Tortola |
| Apr 12, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | Booked: Tortola, Village Cay, BVI to Tortola, Village Cay, BVI |
| Feb 03, 2028 | Feb 10, 2028 | Booked: Virgin Gorda, BVI* to Virgin Gorda, BVI* |
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