THE DOVE
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.
At a glance
Everything you need to know about THE DOVE — from build year to onboard specifications.
Step on board
Comfort for every guest
4 guests in 2 guest cabins.
Your crew, your hosts
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.
From the galley
- ✦Choice of chilled fruit juices
- ✦Fresh tropical fruit medley pineapple, mango, banana & passion fruit
- ✦Made-on-board yogurt with island honey
- ✦Home-baked muffins, Danish pastries & walnut bread
- ✦Croissants hot from the oven, scrambled eggs & locally smoked marlin
- ✦Choice of fine Ceylon & China teas, Freshly brewed Italian coffee
- ✦Focaccia
- ✦An assortment of smoked marlin, yellow fin tuna and mahi mahi
- ✦Tapenade
- ✦Escargots la Bourgulgnonne (snails cooked in garlic, parsley, butter and white wine)
- ✦Cheese souffl
- ✦Freshly steamed asparagus served with hot butter and fresh parmesan cheese
- ✦Dove salad served with one of the following:
- ✦Catch of the day
- ✦French and Italian cheeses, ham and pats
- ✦Pasta la marinara - spaghetti with lobster or mixed seafood sauce
- ✦Home made pizza
- ✦Jumbo tiger prawns served with Thai fragrant rice
- ✦Margret de canard (duck breast) with apple Calvados sauce and potatoes dauphinois
- ✦Quails flambed with cognac, served with wild mushroom sauce on a bed of polenta
- ✦Gigot dagneau (leg of lamb) roasted over wood charcoal served with ratatouille
- ✦Chicken tandoori cooked in our BBQ oven served with cucumber & yoghurt raita, Naan bread or pilaf rice
- ✦Brochette de la mer (fish kebabs grilled on a wood charcoal fire with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions)
- ✦Larrys special home made ice-cream and sorbets
- ✦Decadent chocolate mousse
- ✦Bananas flamb with home-made yogurt
- ✦Tarte Tatin (warm upside down apple tart served with fresh cream)
- ✦Crme Caramel
- ✦Sabayon la Marsala
Toys, watersports & amenities
Toys & adventure
- Water Skis Adult
- Dinghy
- Floating Mats
- Stand-up Paddle Boards
- Kayaks - 1 Man
- Snorkel Gear
- Under Water Camera
- Under Water Video
- Swim Platform
- Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type)
- Fishing Gear
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Inflatables
On board comforts
- Salon TV/DVD
- Salon Stereo/Music
- iPod/MP3 Hookups
- Videos
- DVDs/Movies
- Books
- Board Games
- Sun Awning
- Hammock
- Wind Scoops
- Bimini
- Port/Hatches
- BBQ
- Deck Shower
- Inverter
- Onboard Internet
Plan your charter
- 2 pax
- $10,800
- 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.
Loved by guests
"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."
"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."
"‘ Hi Lynn, there were no issues with the yacht. It was perfectly clean, in fact fanatical about keeping sand off the yacht. The food was superb, much better than expected. The captain and crew were delightful and very respectful. I would definitely recommend the Dove and charter her again. Jeff’ Thank you for doing such a great job!"
"We love sailing with Larry and Justyna on The Dove. The boat is well maintained, the layout of the boat is very comfortable, the bedding is very comfortable, the heads work great (only those who have sailed on boats where this is not true will appreciate this!) and the food is amazing. Larry and Justyna do all they can to make their charters comfortable and satisfied with food and drink and activities. Because they have sailed many years in the Caribbean waters, we trusted them fully re: anchorages, things to do ashore, where to snorkel, etc."
"Larry and Justyna make a wonderful team and exceeded our expectations in every aspect of the charter. From the immaculate condition of the yacht to the professional level of service and DELICIOUS cuisine, it was a pleasure being aboard THE DOVE. The crew went above and beyond and made a professional quality video of our trip, putting a smile on our faces each time we watch and relive the good times we had!"
"I can say without hesitation, that our week on your boat was the finest vacation our family has taken together and we are all dreaming about when and where the next opportunity will be for us to do this again with you. It’s so obvious that you (and Justyna), have been doing this for so long since you made us all feel so welcome and natural on board even though we had never met nor even spent time on a sailboat before."
"Dear Larry & Justyna, 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, Barbara & Ken"
"Larry and Justyna, hank you both for a wonderful sailing experience. Patty and I had a great time and your hospitality and food were wonderful. We hope to have an opportunity to sail with you again sometime. All the best and safe journeys."
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