Experience Highlights
Everything you need to know before stepping aboard Lady Bellaïs.
Exclusively Yours
The entire Lady Bellaïs schooner is yours for the duration — no shared sailings, no strangers on deck.
Up to 60 Guests
Perfect for intimate dinners for ten or lively deck parties for a full crowd. All handled the same way.
Customisable Bar & Menu
Choose your drinks and catering. We build the proposal around your brief and your occasion.
Any Occasion
Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, corporate away days, school trips, family reunions, and more.
Minimum 2 Hours, Fully Flexible
Run the schedule your way. The crew works around you — morning, afternoon, or evening.
Year-Round Availability
Lady Bellaïs is available for private hire throughout the year. Contact us to confirm your preferred date.
Your Event, on the Water
Lady Bellaïs is one of the most extraordinary event venues in the Dutch Caribbean — a traditional wooden Brazilian schooner with character, history, and a deck that has hosted some of the most memorable gatherings on the island. Whether you are planning a milestone birthday, a romantic anniversary, a corporate team experience, a proposal, a wedding celebration, a school trip, or a family reunion, a private charter on Lady Bellaïs gives your occasion a setting that no hotel or restaurant can match. The sea, the sky, and the schooner are yours for the duration.
Private charters are fully customisable. You choose the duration, the timing, the route, the music, and the atmosphere. The bar and catering can be tailored to your needs — from casual drinks and snacks to a full seated dinner — and the crew handles everything nautical so that you and your guests can focus entirely on enjoying the occasion. The boat comfortably accommodates up to 60 guests, making it suitable for everything from intimate dinners for ten to lively deck parties for a full crowd.
We have hosted sunset proposals that guests still talk about years later, corporate away days that bonded teams in ways that no boardroom could, school trips that gave children their first real taste of the sea, and family celebrations that brought three generations together on the water. Whatever the occasion, Lady Bellaïs brings it to life in a way that is genuinely unforgettable. Reach out via WhatsApp and tell us about your event — we will build a proposal around you.
How It Works
Getting your private charter organised is straightforward. Here is how the process works:
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Contact us via WhatsApp
Send us a message at +599 796 3232 to start the conversation.
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Tell us about your occasion
Share the type of event, your preferred date, approximate number of guests, and any special requirements.
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We send a custom proposal
We will come back to you with a tailored proposal covering duration, inclusions, and pricing.
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Confirm and pay deposit
A 50% deposit secures your date. The balance is due before departure.
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We handle everything else
Show up, relax, and enjoy your event. The crew takes care of the rest.
Meeting Point
Private charters depart from Kaya Irlanda 1a, Kralendijk, Bonaire, by arrangement. Exact timing and any special boarding requirements will be confirmed as part of your charter proposal.
If you need help coordinating transport for a large group or have guests arriving from multiple locations, let us know in advance and we will do our best to advise. The crew will be on hand to welcome your group and get everyone settled comfortably before departure.
What's Included
- Full exclusive use of Lady Bellaïs for your event duration
- Professional crew throughout
- Customisable bar and catering (quoted separately based on requirements)
- Music setup — bring your playlist or work with our DJ connections
- Full flexibility on route, duration, and timing
Exclusions
- Catering and food (can be arranged separately — please enquire)
- Transport to and from the boat
- External entertainment (e.g. live bands, performers — can be arranged on request)
Please Note
- Minimum booking duration is 2 hours.
- Maximum capacity is 60 guests.
- Contact us for a custom quote — pricing depends on duration, date, and inclusions.
- All private charters are subject to weather conditions and crew availability.
Cancellation Policy
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your private charter booking. Full refund of deposit for cancellations made 14 or more days before the event date. No refund for cancellations within 7 days of the event. The remaining balance is due before departure. Lady Bellaïs reserves the right to cancel in the event of unsafe weather conditions, in which case all amounts paid are refunded in full.