PERMABEAR

Sailing Catamaran

Caribbean / Virgin Islands

PERMABEAR

BALI CATAMARANS

Priced from: $34,000 / week(all-inclusive)

2023

Year Built

54'

Length

5

Cabins

10

Guests

*Note: Cabins only reference guest cabins and does not reflect crew cabins.

Welcome to PERMABEAR

PERMABEAR, a 2023 Bali sailing catamaran, defines modern group charter. Its design prioritizes expansive volume and effortless flow. The teak-appointed cockpit provides dedicated dining for ten and a plush lounge; an inviting space at anchor. Above, the flybridge offers unobstructed 360° views, a prime position for sail observation, and superior air movement. Interiors are architected for light, with wraparound windows illuminating a contemporary salon. Five cabins accommodate ten guests—three Queen, two Twin—each featuring a private ensuite. PERMABEAR provides distinct social zones, ensuring both connection and individual space. This is a charter characterized by its exceptional light, intelligent use of space, and intuitive operation.

Meet the crew

Ed Irwin

Ed Irwin

Captain

Erin Irwin

Erin Irwin

Chef/First Mate

Gus

Gus

3rd Mate- Friendly Pup

Ed Irwin

Ed Irwin

Captain

Captain Ed Irwin, Chef Erin Irwin, and Third Mate Gus bring a warm, adventurous, and deeply personal approach to every charter. Ed and Erin have lived aboard and sailed together since 2018, logging approximately 30,000 nautical miles across the Great Lakes, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Caribbean, and beyond. Their extensive cruising background, thoughtful hospitality, and shared love of nature shape a charter experience that feels safe, relaxed, and carefully tailored to each guest.

With Ed’s calm seamanship, Erin’s wholesome cuisine and eye for meaningful details, and Gus’s gentle companionship, guests are welcomed into an atmosphere designed for connection, discovery, and lasting memories.

Click each crew profile to learn more about their background, experience, and personal story.

Erin Irwin

Erin Irwin

Chef/First Mate

Profile pending.

Gus

Gus

3rd Mate- Friendly Pup

Profile pending.

Culinary & Dining

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Freshly prepared cuisine featuring relaxed breakfasts, flavorful midday favorites, plated dinners, sweet finishes, and cocktails crafted for life aboard. Sample menu selections are listed below and may vary based on guest preferences, provisioning, and chef creativity.

DAY BREAK

Served Daily

Fresh fruit, a variety of homemade breads and muffins, coffee, teas, iced tea, bush tea, fresh juices, mimosas & bloody Mary’s. Eggs are all locally sourced

Bagel Grazing Table

House made fresh bagels served with a variety of cream cheese, pickled red onion, capers, tomato, and smoked salmon

Breakfast Strata

A fluffy baked layered dish of eggs, sourdough bread with bacon, spinach, tomato, mushroom and gruyere cheese, or your choice of ingredients.

Brioche French Toast

Thick, rich brioche French toast with a Lazy Susan of toppings- fruits, nuts, real maple syrup, Nutella, lemon curd, powdered sugar, bacon

Frittata

The classic Italian pan baked omelet with a thinly sliced potato base, caramelized sweet onions, layers of vegetables, pancetta and ricotta cheese

Denver Omelet Breakfast Skillet

Potato, ham, peppers, onions with loads of cheddar cheese served in a cast iron skillet with soft cooked egg

Pancakes

The fluffiest pancakes EVER! Banana, blueberry, or plain stack with real maple syrup with a toppings bar

Shakshuka

The classic North African and Middle Eastern breakfast of eggs poached in tomato sauce with onions and bell peppers topped with feta cheese

Chilaquiles or Migas

Tex-Mex eggs baked with tortilla strips, Chorizo, peppers, onions and topped with avocado and salsa

“Sunday” Breakfast Buffet

A family style breakfast spread of scrambled eggs, spiral ham, bacon, sausage, roasted potato bites, fruit platters, homemade cinnamon buns

Muffin Rama!

Grab & Go Omelets are 2 eggs baked until fluffy in muffin cups stuffed with all the omelet choices. Banana nut muffins, blueberry muffins & buttery corn muffins

Belgian Waffles

Large, fluffy, freshly made traditional Belgian waffles served with real maple syrup and a toppings bar.

MIDDAY

Cheese Burgers In Paradise

Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef Grilled to Juicy Perfection with Brioche Buns and a Self-Serve Lazy Susan with All Your Favorite Toppings, with a Side of Sweet Potato Fries & Crispy French Fries, Served with Jimmy Buffett’s Song!

Salad Niçoise

Classic French Salad with Butter Lettuce, Seared Tuna, Green Beans, Hard Boiled Eggs, Radishes, Tomato, and Potatoes with Homemade French Dijon Dressing

Mexican Street Tacos

Homemade Corn Tortillas with Grilled Mahi, Pollo, or Carne Asada, Topped with Mango Pico De Gallo, Queso Fresco, and Shaved Purple Cabbage

Greek Lamb Lettuce Wraps

Ground Lamb with Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce, Goat Cheese, Heirloom Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber, Served in Locally Grown Crisp Lettuce

Pasta Primavera

Giant Fusilli with Grilled Green & Yellow Squash, Heirloom Tomatoes, Green, Red & Yellow Peppers, and Onions in a Homemade Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Make Your Own Poke Bowls

Hawaiian Sticky Rice Bowls with Seared Tuna or Sesame Chicken Topped with Your Choice of Grated Carrots, Cucumber, Edamame, Avocado, with Homemade Yum Yum Sauce

Shrimp Polenta

Garlic and Lemon Sautéed Shrimp with Tricolored Peppers Served Over Creamy Cheesy Polenta

Loaded Chopped Salad

Roasted Chicken, Chickpeas, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots, Garbanzo Beans, Blue Cheese, Pecans, Dried Cherries, House-Made Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing with Kale and Spinach, Diced and Served with a Crustini of Homemade Sourdough Bread to Scoop and Eat

Pulled Pork Sliders

Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder Pulled with Tangy Sauce, Topped with Colorful Vinegar Slaw, Served on Sweet Hawaiian Buns and a Side of Warm German Red Potato Salad

Udon Noodles with Teriyaki Seared Tuna

Topped with Tuxedo Sesame Seeds, Seaweed Salad, and House-Made Yum Yum Sauce

Teriyaki Tuna Udon Noodles

Seared tuna topped with tuxedo sesame seeds, seaweed salad & house made Yum Yum Sauce

Creamy Poblano Pepper & Roast Chicken Enchiladas

Shredded roast chicken wrapped in homemade tortillas and baked in a creamy poblano pepper sauce.

Caribbean Roti

Traditional curried chicken & diced potatoes wrapped in a fresh made roti

HORS D'OEUVRES

Chef’s choice amuse-bouches- small bites packed with flavors and textures served with a fun drink of the day

Baccala Mantecato

Venetian whipped cod spread atop a crustini

Maryland Crab Cakes

Crispy lump crab meat patties with the classic Maryland Old Bay seasoning & house made tartar sauce

Baked Brie with Berry Compote

Served on freshly made baguettes

Flatbread Pizzas

Variety of tasting sized homemade flatbread pizzas

Warm Burrata

House made burrata served warm with grilled heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar and fresh baguettes for dipping.

Philo Cups

Light, crispy layers stuffed with spinach and artichoke dip

Shrimp Spring Rolls

Served with sweet Thai dipping sauce

Cowboy Salsa

Colorful and packed with flavor salsa of black beans, tomato, sweet corn, red onion, cilantro, avocado soaked in lime juice & olive oil with a dash of hot sauce served with corn chips

Charcuterie Platter

French cheeses, Italian cured meats, fruits, crackers & nuts

Crudités Platter

Loads of fresh vegetables served with hummus

Mediterranean Tapas

French rillettes, Moroccan curried chicken salad, Italian sausages, shrimp in garlic, served with sourdough crustini

STARTERS

These Chef’s pairings are tasting portions that are served to compliment a main course. The pairings, main & dessert create a memorable 4 course dinner each night.

Grilled Coconut Shrimp

Served over baby arugula with a sweet & spicy Thai dressing

Seafood Kallaloo Soup

Traditional Caribbean soup in a rich broth with shrimp, crab, snapper, carrots, celery, onions, Caribbean spinach “kallaloo” and okra

Caprese Salad

The classic tomato, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar

Caesar Salad

Crisp locally grown romaine lettuce with house made Caesar dressing & sourdough croutons

Spring Mix Salad

Fresh baby spring mix with walnuts, slivered purple onion, shaved granny smith apple, dried cherries with a house made olive oil, garlic lemon dressing

Potato Leek Soup

Creamy potato soup richly topped with leaks and garlic

Arugula & Ferro Salad

Baby arugula and al dente ferro served with shaved parmesan and a house made French Dijon dressing

French Provencal Fish Stew

Salmon, cod, shrimp in a tomato base with loads of garlic and tricolored potatoes topped with slivered black olives and a crustini

Ginger Carrot Soup

Sweet & creamy carrot soup with a pop of ginger

Watermelon & Cucumber Salad

Crunchy sweet pairing with aged balsamic and feta

Wedge Salad

Classic iceberg wedge with chunks of blue cheese, bacon, rainbow heirloom cherry tomatoes and house made blue cheese dressing

Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy butternut squash topped with candied pecans and crème fresh

Conch in Mofongo

Puerto Rican smashed plantains served with buttery conch simmered until tender

Goat Water Soup

This scary name for an incredibly rich beefy tasting soup (the National dish of Monserrate!), is slow stewed goat meat with spicy bonnet peppers and island spices

Cucumber Gazpacho

A cool, sweet crisp soup with honeydew, cucumber and topped with feta

French Carrot Salad

Grated carrots, fresh parsley & scallions with house made Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Focaccia Bread

House made with a variety of herbs and toppings

Minestrone Soup

House made classic Italian rich broth with sausage, green & yellow squash, green beans, peas, celery, carrots, onions, tomato, cannellini beans and Italian spices

Zucchini Soup

Bright summery, creamy zucchini with lemon and basil

Greek Salad

Classic Greek salad with locally grown lettuce, red onion, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, feta with a house made vinaigrette

Tomato Gazpacho

Cool refreshing tomato/vegetable soup

Spinach Salad

Baby spinach, hard boiled eggs, bacon with warm bacon dressing

Melon wrapped with prosciutto

Cantaloupe balls wrapped with smoky thin prosciutto

Stracciatella Soup

Light creamy broth- known as Italian egg drop soup

MAIN

Grilled Pork Loin

This smoky, sweet grilled pork loins is served with fresh tropical pineapple mango salsa & mango reduction with roasted red peppers served with steamed zucchini curls

Filet Mignon

Thick, tenderloins cooked medium rare, served with a rich buttery béarnaise sauce & grilled asparagus

Caribbean Stewed Chicken

Slow cooked chicken thighs with carrots, celery, onion, served with Pidgeon peas, rice & roasted plantains

Australian Lamb Chops

Grilled tender lamb medallions, encrusted with garlic & herbs served with jewel roasted vegetables- sweet potato, beet, brussel sprouts & red onion

Braised Short Ribs-

Meaty short ribs, braised in red wine & mirepoix served with brie scalloped potatoes

Snapper Curry

Locally caught snapper, vegetable yellow curry over a bed of basmati rice

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Fresh caught Mahi Mahi (hopefully off our boat!), seared and served with a lemongrass aioli and organic jade pearl rice

Scallops

Pan seared and served over risotto with grilled asparagus

Lobster Tortellini

House made fresh pasta, and formed tortellini with sage, lemon garlic & white wine reduction

Bolognaise

House made fresh tagliatelle with a slow cooked classic beef sauce

Argentinean Braised Beef

Slow cooked beef roast served with house made chimichurri over smashed red potatoes

Paella

Spanish saffron rice dish packed with seafood, chicken and vegetables

Marbella Chicken Roulades

Thinly pounded chicken breasts rolled with prunes, capers, Spanish green olives, cooked until tender and moist in a sous vide with a veloute sauce over a rice pilaf

DESSERT

All homemade desserts are served with freshly made whipped cream or homemade ice creams

Key Lime Pie

Real key limes are used with a graham cracker crust for the perfect tart & sweet treat

Caribbean Rum Cake

Classic Caribbean pound cake soaked in rum

Flourless Chocolate Cake

The most decadent chocolate cake ever, served soft & warm with homemade ice cream

Deconstructed Painkiller

Chef Erin’s ode to the Painkiller! A parfait of coconut cake with homemade pineapple ice cream, topped with homemade Soggy Dollar Rum Carmel & fresh ground nutmeg

Chocolate Mousse

Light fluffy chocolate classic, topped with berries and caramel lace

Fruit Galettes

Flaky French version of pie, served with a variety of fruits and ice cream

Mango & Passion Fruit Torte

Caribbean version of the fruit filled cake served with ice cream

Cheesecake

Dense New York style cheesecake topped with fruit compote varieties for you to choose

Crème Brule

Classic vanilla creaminess with the crispy burned sugar topping-simple perfection!

Sticky Toffee Pudding

This British, rich date-based cake is topped with caramel and whipped cream

Banana Foster

Bananas sauteed in Dark Caribbean Rum caramel sauce, served with homemade rum raisin ice cream

Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcakes

Fluffy individual shortcakes with tart & sweet strawberry rhubarb compote topping, with freshly made whipped cream

Mirror Glaze Cake

Special occasion cake with your choice of cake and colors

Variety of Homemade ice creams & sorbets, and warm cookies are options too!

Challenge the chef to make you favorite dessert!!

SHIP'S BAR

Vodka: Tito's

Rum: Cruzan (3-4 Flavors, a Dark, and a Light)

Bourbon: Bulleit

Gin: Bombay Sapphire

Tequila: Milagro

Champagne: La Marca Prosecco

Red/White Wine ($12-$15 bottles typically): Josh, 19 Crimes, Apothic, Matua, Dark Horse, Oyster Bay

Cordials: Grand Marnier, Espresso Vodka, Amaretto. Frangelica

Beers: ST. John Brewer's, Leatherback Brewery, Corona

Charter rates

Winter SeasonPriced from: $34,000 / Week
Summer SeasonPriced from: $38,000 / Week

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