Island Windjammer Cruises

Island Windjammers Tall Ship Vela

Ship Specifications

Length: 156 feet
Beam: 30 feet
Draft: 14 feet
Built: 1988
Crew: 10
Capacity: 26

Her name means “sail.” One look, and you’ll be taken back to a time when tall ships ruled the waves. Everything about Vela will light your imagination and inspire a sense of wanderlust. Vela’s snug cabins all feature portholes and private bathrooms. Her teak decks are spacious and inviting with plenty of room to spread out.

Sail Vela and experience the kind of small-ship adventure that fulfills your pirate soul in 21st-century comfort!


Rates are PER CABIN, in U.S. funds, NOT per person. Solo cabins are single occupancy. All other cabins are double occupancy.

Effective April 1, 2022, all British Virgin Islands cruise guests will be subject to the following per-person cruising surcharges: $250 per person for six night cruises, $350 per person for twelve night cruises.

2023 Rates

CRUISE RATES
Rates are per cabin, not per person
6-Night Sailings
Sunday to Saturday
12-Night Sailings
Sunday to Friday
  WINTER | SPRING
Mid-Dec - May
SUMMER | FALL
June - Mid-Dec
Jul | Oct
Island Girl Savings
Winter
Explorer Cruise
Spring | Fall
Captain's Special
Cadet Solo 1 - 2 2800 2600 2100 n/a 3975
Standard Cabin Double or Solo 3 - 4 5000 | 3100 4600 | 2900 3600 | 2400 n/a 6750 | 4575
Deluxe Cabin 5 - 6 5400 5000 4000 n/a 7550
Staysail Cabin 11 - 15 5600 5200 4200 n/a 7950
Compass Cabin 16 - 17 6000 5600 4600 n/a 8750
Topsail Cabin 9 6400 6000 5000 n/a 9550
Owners’ Suite 7 7200 6800 5800 n/a 11,150
Rates are PER CABIN, in U.S. funds, not per person.

2024 Rates

CRUISE RATES
Rates are per cabin, not per person
6-Night Sailings
Sunday to Saturday
12-Night Sailings
Sunday to Friday
  WINTER | SPRING
Mid-Dec - May
SUMMER | FALL
June - Mid-Dec
Jul | Oct
Island Girl Savings
Winter
Explorer Cruise
Spring | Fall
Captain's Special
Cadet Solo 1 - 2 2825 2625 2125 4425 4025
Standard Cabin Double or Solo 3 - 4 5050 | 3125 4650 | 2925 3650 | 2425 7650 | 5075 6850 | 4625
Deluxe Cabin 5 - 6 5450 5050 4050 8450 7650
Staysail Cabin 11 - 15 5650 5250 4250 8850 8050
Compass Cabin 16 - 17 6050 5650 4650 9650 8850
Topsail Cabin 9 6450 6050 5050 10,450 9650
Owners’ Suite 7 7250 6850 5850 12,050 11,250
Rates are PER CABIN, in U.S. funds, not per person.
British Virgin Islands cruise guests will be subject to the following per-person cruising surcharges: $250 per person for six night cruises, $350 per person for twelve night cruises.

All-Inclusive
Cruise rates include meals, beverages (water, juice, soda, beer, wine, and rum punch), cabin service, port charges and taxes, and complimentary use of snorkel gear for the week. You’re welcome to bring your own spirits on board to mix your favorite drinks.

Payment Terms
A non-refundable deposit of $750 pp is required on 6-night sailings, or $1500 pp on premium cabins. The non-refundable deposit on 12-night sailings is $1500 pp. Balance is due no later than 90 days prior to sailing. Full payment is required if reserving online or within 90 days of sailing. Book online or give us a call Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 877.772.4549. After hours and weekends leave a voice message and your call will be returned promptly.

Payment may be made with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Checks are not accepted.

Here’s a link to our complete Cruise Terms & Conditions.

 
 

Island Windjammers Tall Ship Vela Deck Plan

Cadet Solo Cabin: Single occupancy cabin with a twin berth and a compact, all-in-one bathroom.

Cadet Solo Cabin: Single occupancy cabin with a twin berth and a compact, all-in-one bathroom.

Standard Cabin: Wider lower and single upper berth and an all-in-one shower/bathroom.

Standard Cabin: Wider lower and single upper berth and an all-in-one shower/bathroom.

Deluxe Cabin: Double lower and single upper berth and a private bathroom with shower.

Deluxe Cabin: Double lower and single upper berth and a private bathroom with shower.

The spacious Owner’s Suite boasts a king size bed and large bathroom. There are portholes in both the cabin and the bathroom.

Topsail Cabin: The only one of it's kind on the ship, the cabin boasts a queen size bed and luxury bathroom.

Staysail Cabin features a roomy double berth, and a private bathroom with shower.

Staysail Cabin features a roomy double berth, and a private bathroom with shower.

Staysail Cabin features a roomy double berth, and a private bathroom with shower.

Staysail Cabin features a roomy double berth, and a private bathroom with shower.

Compass Cabins are located in the aft section of the ship. These spacious cabins feature a queen size bed (no upper bunk) and an ensuite bathroom with shower.

Compass Cabins are located in the aft section of the ship. These spacious cabins feature a queen size bed (no upper bunk) and an ensuite bathroom with shower.

 

Vela accommodates 26 guests in air-conditioned single and double occupancy cabins. All cabins feature portholes, 110v outlets, blow dryers, and shampoo/soap are provided in all cabins.

Cadet Solo Cabins are single occupancy cabins with a twin berth and a compact, all-in-one bathroom.

Standard Cabins feature a wider lower and single upper berth and an all-in-one shower/bathroom.

Deluxe Cabins feature a double lower and single upper berth and a private bathroom with shower.

Staysail Cabins feature a roomy double berth and private bathroom with shower.

Compass Cabins are located in the aft section of the ship. These spacious cabins feature a queen size bed (no upper bunk) and an ensuite bathroom with shower.

A queen size bed and luxury bathroom are the star features of the roomy Topsail Cabin.

The spacious Owner’s Suite boasts a king size bed and large bathroom. There are portholes in both the cabin and the bathroom.

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