Captain Tyler van Roden grew up hunting in the woods of Pennsylvania and fishing along the New Jersey coastline. Later he attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the Semester at Sea program. Since 2013 he has run charter sailing yachts in French Polynesia, Western Mediterranean, North Eastern Caribbean and southern Sea of Cortez. His charters include activities such as, freediving, kiteboarding, spearfishing, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, shark dives, swimming with whales and dolphin encounters. Captain Tyler will often catch fresh seafood for his guests. After safety, his main priority is to understand his guests desires to provide the best tailored experience on the water possible.
Chef Valentina Kochian grew up diving in the Caribbean sea along the Mayan Riviera. She graduated with a degree in Marine Biology in Southern Baja California and now finds herself most days on a boat in search of big marine life encounters while providing tasty, healthy meals to keep her guests happy, full and energized for the next encounter. Valentina has crewed as chef in the Mediterranean, Sea of Cortez and French Polynesia, and loves adding the local fresh ingredients wherever she finds herself to make delicious plates. Valentina is also an AIDA freediving Instructor, so her time is spent between the galley and the dive line.
Valentina and Tyler met in the Bahamas in 2016 where they formed a bond that has led them to many water adventures. Now they are back in the Bahamas to continue those adventures in one of their favorite places on earth. They will be offering shark diving, dolphin encounters, spearfishing and kiteboarding charters throughout the hundreds of islands that are the beautiful Bahamas.
Rates
| Season Name |
Season Year |
Pax 2 |
Pax 3 |
Pax 4 |
| Winter |
2025 |
$16,000 |
$16,500 |
$17,000 |
Price Details
MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5 nights
For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights.
For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.
ADDITIONAL FEES:
SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client expense. Includes boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning and early start.
BAHAMIAN TAXES:
PLEASE NOTE: Charter Rates do NOT include 14% TAX (4% Bahamian tax and 10% VAT. Not subject to commission) Please account for the additional 14%
RELOCATION FEES:
Please refer to location details and inquire for one-off requests.
HALF-BOARD OPTION: Includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client expense.
Discount: $150 per person
CHRISTMAS:
2025 - Flat Rate $18,500 Christmas must end no later than 12/27
NEW YEAR:
2025/26 - Flat Rate $19,500 NY charters may start no earlier than 12/28
A LOVE LETTER! <3 JULY 2025
Another happy family aboard Vive L'Amour in the Bahamas! Everyone learned something new! With spearfishing, wing-foiling, freediving lessons, snorkeling, and harvesting conch-- there was something exciting for everyone! They were mesmerized by the beautiful ocean, and delicious meals!