
The description of THE DOVE sounds like a beautiful and well-maintained ocean-going cutter with a rich history of voyages across various regions of the world. Designed by WI Crealock and custom-built for Captain Larry in 1988, the yacht’s teak interior showcases a blend of elegance and character, adorned with art and curios collected during Larry’s extensive cruises through the Pacific, South China Sea, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, Caribbean, South America, and even the Antarctic. The yacht offers comfortable accommodation with two spacious air-conditioned guest cabins, each featuring queen-size beds. The en suite heads and showers are equipped with high-quality Italian fittings, ensuring a luxurious and relaxing experience for guests. The sumptuous linens further enhance the overall comfort and ambiance of the cabins.
Everything you need to know about THE DOVE — from build year to onboard specifications.










4 guests in 2 guest cabins.

Anglo/Italian, born in Italy, he speaks fluent Italian and French. Larry studied Hotel Management for four years and trained as a chef at the Dorchester Hotel in London before creating his own very successful international fashion house. Larry has sailed and chartered from the South China Sea to Thailand, across the Indian Ocean to the Cape of Good Hope, across to Brazil, over to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, above the Arctic Circle in Greenland, south to Patagonia, Cape Horn and twice to Antarctica. A keen underwater photographer and filmmaker, he has worked for National Geographic, NHK Japanese TV and other producers of documentaries. Larry's other pastimes are windsurfing, snow skiing and cooking Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine.

Justyna joined THE DOVE in 2010, crossing the Atlantic from the Azores to the Caribbean via the Cape Verde Islands. For the past four years she has worked as first mate and assistant chef, sailing up and down the Caribbean island chain from Tobago to the BVI enjoying every minute and every mile logged at sea. In the summer of 2013 she worked on Coral, a 111 year old 36 meter classic sailing boat, sailing from the U.K. to the Mediterranean as the cook, stewardess and deckhand. Cooking, sailing and visiting new places are Justynas passions. She is very interested in nutrition and living a healthy life style. She has many fabulous Italian recipes and especially loves cooking seafood - a skill which complements Larrys fishing skills.



2 pax – $10,800 3 pax – $12,880 4 pax – $14,800 Rates are all inclusive Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. THE DOVE charter rates for the period Dec 18- Jan 5th $17,020 / 2 – 4 Pax 5/ 6 pax please inquire Terms are inclusive except bar, taxes, dock and communications. THE DOVE requires 1 week over Christmas & one week over New Years or one charter that is 10 days or longer. Start your Booking Enquiry
"We had the most wonderful sailing adventure with you both! And hope to do it again in the future. Stay healthy and Fair winds . You're very easy to be with ...great hospitality and yummy food. And it was wonderful to hear about all your world sailing experiences and about life in far off places.The Dove was a beautiful ,lovely ,comfortable sailing ship to be on for 10 days. Now if we can only find a way to sleep as well in our beds without the gentle rolling of the sea..... Until soon, Love,"
"Larry, it was really great meeting you and Justyna. The trip was a tremendous experience that we will never forget. I really hope our paths cross again and that we have more days on the Dove again in the future. Our perspectives are forever changed by sailing with you for the week. Who could ask for more from a family vacation. Outstanding."
"Just had a fabulous time on The Dove .... that master cabin is so comfortable. The Dove is looking great. Larry and Justyna are a great team, superb hosts and fun! Larry is truly one if the best chefs I have met and honestly fab food. Anyone can call me for a reference. Fly home from SVD today."

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