SALTY DOG | 2023
Leopard



- 8 guests
- 4 cabins
- 4 bathrooms
- 2 crew members
- 2023 built
- length: 50ft (15m)
About SALTY DOG
Salty dog is a crewed Leopard which was built in 2023 and has 4 cabins. It can accommodate 8 people. The 2 crew members are on hand to look after your every need.
It is available for charters in US Virgin Islands.
Salty dog features air conditioning, awning and barbecue.
Locations
General rates
CRUISING FEES: BVI Cruising Fees are included MINIMUM NIGHTS: 4 LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTER RATES: For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights. SLEEP ABOARD:1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client's expense. Includes; boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning and early start. TURN AROUNDS: 48-hour turns are standard HALF-BOARD OPTION: $150 discount per person Includes; 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client's expense. LOCAL FARE OPTION: $75 discount per person Includes; 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client's expense. HOLIDAY RATES: XMAS: Flat rate $34,500. Must end no later than Dec 27th. NEW YEARS: Flat rate $37,500. Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th. CHILDREN'S DISCOUNT: $200 discount per child under aged 12 up to a max of 3 children.
Specifications
Accommodations
4 x queen cabins each with en-suite bath with electric toilet and stall showers.
Salon has lounge area, galley, nav station, formal dining area and door opening to front cockpit as well as aft deck. Salon can be opened with beautiful natural breeze and is also fully air conditioned for guests comfort.
Top fly-bridge lounge area with 360 degree view, table, sunbed, lounge area with table and sun awning.
Equipped with lithium battery bank to allow for A?C's at night with no generator noise.
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Awning
- Barbecue
- Bimini top
- Deck shower
- Fishing gear
- Ice maker
- Snorkel gear
Meet the crew
MEET YOUR CREW:
Captain: Nick Nelson
Chef: Luka Niehaus
Step aboard and meet the dynamic duo behind your unforgettable charter experience.
Captain Nick grew up on a remote island nestled in Lake Superior, where life moved at the rhythm of the water. He started piloting boats at just 11 years old, sparking a lifelong love for the open sea. After earning his captain’s license, Nick began guiding powerboat and kayak tours through the scenic Apostle Islands before making the leap to full-time sailing charters.
When winter rolled in, he chased the sun—completing the famed Great Loop and sailing to Cuba and the Bahamas, twice. Since 2022, he’s captained over 40 charters in the Virgin Islands, bringing both adventure and calm to every voyage. For Nick, life on the water is where freedom, simplicity, and connection come together—and sharing that energy with guests is what makes each charter special.
Chef Luka hails from a nature reserve near the coastal city of Gqeberha, South Africa, where his love for the outdoors and ocean was matched only by his passion for cooking. A competitive water polo player and open-water swimmer, he’s also been crafting flavorful, artful dishes since his teen years.
After earning a prestigious Cordon Bleu diploma from the Silwood School of Cookery in Cape Town, Luka trained in some of the most renowned kitchens in the world—including The Test Kitchen and Chef’s Warehouse. He later returned to Silwood to mentor aspiring chefs and launched The Messy Chef Collective, a bespoke private chef venture known for its imaginative, globally inspired menus.
Still, the call of the sea was too strong to ignore. Luka blended his two greatest passions—culinary artistry and ocean adventure—by stepping into the world of yacht cuisine. As both a qualified chef and skilled deckhand, he brings a perfect balance of creativity and capability to life aboard.
Together, Nick and Luka are your guides to an extraordinary charter experience aboard Salty Dog. Their passion, professionalism, and love of good living create the kind of atmosphere where every moment feels like a highlight

Nick Nelson
Captain

Luka Niehaus
Chef
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