YOUR PRIVATE YACHT. YOUR JACKSONVILLE EXPERIENCE.
Discover the river aboard VADA, a 50-foot Beneteau Swift Trawler. Cruise with up to six guests, take in the city skyline, and make an evening of it with optional waterfront dining at Asado Life.
Pictured: VADA, our actual charter yacht
One beautiful yacht. Your favorite people. A Jacksonville experience worth sharing.
Relax aboard VADA while taking in Jacksonville's riverfront, bridges, and skyline. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or an afternoon with friends.
Private yacht · Licensed captain · BYOB amenities · Kilwins ice cream
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Enjoy more time on the river, with the option to dock and dine at Asado Life near Metropolitan Park Marina. We can arrange the restaurant reservation.
Dining is optional; restaurant charges are separate. Docking and reservations subject to availability.
Explore Dock & DineBoth cruises include a private charter aboard VADA, a licensed captain, ice, drinkware, complimentary soft drinks and mixers, and Kilwins ice cream. See full package details →
Extend your private river cruise with an optional waterfront dining stop at Asado Life near Metropolitan Park Marina.
We can help arrange your Asado Life reservation. Restaurant food and beverages are purchased separately; availability and docking arrangements are subject to confirmation.
Prefer something casual? Bring your own food, or pre-order a Wild & Grazey charcuterie board. Your cruise includes ice, drinkware, complimentary soft drinks and mixers, and Kilwins ice cream.
Host your next celebration, corporate outing, or family gathering with customizable private charters tailored to your group.
Cruise the picturesque waterways of Jacksonville, taking in landmarks and city skylines.
Every cruise is guided by our experienced crew, dedicated to attentive service and guest comfort.
VADA was selected for her comfort, seaworthiness, and elegant design — a vessel built for both beauty and a genuinely relaxed day on the water.
Air-conditioned interior salon, an expansive flybridge with a wet bar, panoramic windows, and a private guest restroom. Every space aboard is designed for a safe, memorable cruise.
The St. Johns River is alive. Watch for bottlenose dolphins arcing alongside the boat, manatees grazing in quiet coves, and ospreys overhead — or simply settle in on the flybridge and let the sunset, the skyline, and the river do the work.
Every cruise is different. Some guests come for the view of downtown Jacksonville. Some come for the wildlife. Most leave with both.
A glimpse of recent cruises on the St. Johns River — from sunset on the bow to dinner under the canopy.
Celebrating Debbie's birthday aboard VADA
We all had an absolute great time. Our friends couldn’t stop talking about it the rest of the night and our out of town guests made several comments about how they had never experienced something like that before (and they are frequent travelers). It was very memorable. Yeah, Mother Nature might not have been on her best behavior, but it could have been worse. A perfect example was the rain that held off just until we returned to the safety of the Marina, great timing Captain. The food was great, the staff was fantastic and of course, your yacht is absolutely beautiful. This was a great way to celebrate Debbie and her Birthday and we will be recommending this to all our friends. We are already thinking about upcoming events that we could do the trip again. Best of luck on future excursions, Randy
The cruise was absolutely amazing. Sarah and I felt completely at ease on board with Captain Stallings in charge. Dana, you are the consummate host. Chef Terry created a fantastic meal and Queen & Jess provided excellent service. Hope to cruise with VADA again.
Last night was one of the most fun evenings I have had in a long time. Frequently accompanied by frolicking dolphins and seeing the familiar sights of Jacksonville from an unfamiliar perspective was a real treat. As anyone who knows them, you could not find more gracious or hospitable hosts. If you want a wonderful, special experience, reach out to Captain Vance and Dana.
Great cruise. The city of Jacksonville has a lot to offer viewing from the mighty St. Johns River aboard the MY VADA. The cruise will get better with experience and listening to your clients. Appreciate yall.
Secure your spot aboard VADA, our 50' Beneteau Swift Trawler. Flexible packages available for groups, families, and special occasions.
