Aquaventures Sailing Charters offers luxury catamaran sailing charters aboard Respite, a 42-foot sailing catamaran, led by Captain Rodney Alexander out of New Bern, North Carolina. Featured in Our State Magazine, the business specializes in East Coast catamaran sailing adventures, offering hourly, half-day, full-day, and sunset cruises, along with genuinely extended sailing packages.

From New Bern, guests can sail the Neuse River for a relaxing day, pulling into Upper Broad Creek or Goose Creek to drop anchor for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply floating around. Brunch cruises, sunset/dinner cruises, and overnight trips are all available, often paired with dining at one of New Bern’s many fine restaurants. For the more adventurous, extended trips can reach Ocracoke (the “Caribbean of the Atlantic”), Wilmington/Carolina Beach, historic Charleston, South Carolina, and — depending on the season (December through April) — even the Bahamas or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard are included at no extra charge on half-day and longer charters, as long as guests give advance notice. The business also offers yacht delivery services for owners needing their vessel moved.

For anyone in New Bern looking for a luxury catamaran sailing charter — local or genuinely far-reaching — Aquaventures offers a highly personalized operation with Captain Rodney Alexander aboard Respite.