SV Physalia

SV Physalia Sailing adventures along the beautiful Virgin Islands! Come aboard SV Physalia for the trip of a lifetime!
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Equipped for up to 8 guests, Physalia is crewed by Chris and Kaya (and their loving dog, Waldo), professional marine scientists, foodies, and avid travelers always seeking for new adventures!

USVI ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Grenada ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฉ (543 miles, 10 days)Rough seas, ๐ŸŒŠ strong winds, ๐Ÿ’จ no wind, volcanoes, ๐ŸŒ‹ fishing, ๐ŸŽฃ tricky underway...
04/08/2024

USVI ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ฎ to Grenada ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฉ (543 miles, 10 days)

Rough seas, ๐ŸŒŠ strong winds, ๐Ÿ’จ no wind, volcanoes, ๐ŸŒ‹ fishing, ๐ŸŽฃ tricky underway cooking, ๐Ÿฅ˜ night shifts, ๐ŸŒœโœจ whales, ๐Ÿณ sea caves, beach zoomies, ๐Ÿพ haul out โ›ต๏ธ



We made it to Carriacou! Happy to have delivered hurricane relief donations from various volunteers! Organized by  and t...
01/08/2024

We made it to Carriacou! Happy to have delivered hurricane relief donations from various volunteers! Organized by and transported from USVI to Carriacou on !



Our last charter of the season did not disappoint! We had such a great time with this lovely couple! Certified a new div...
19/07/2024

Our last charter of the season did not disappoint! We had such a great time with this lovely couple! Certified a new diver, ate delicious food, celebrated a 50th birthday, and saw beautiful beaches and sunsets! Looking forward to sailing (and diving) with you again! โค๏ธ

Physalia will now set sail to Grenada! See you in December, BVI!

Unspoiled Caribbean sailing paradise awaits you in the Grenadines! We still have spots available this October - December...
21/06/2024

Unspoiled Caribbean sailing paradise awaits you in the Grenadines! We still have spots available this October - December 2024!



Did you know lionfish are invasive in the Caribbean? A single lionfish can lower the recruitment of reef fishes by up to...
31/05/2024

Did you know lionfish are invasive in the Caribbean? A single lionfish can lower the recruitment of reef fishes by up to 80 percent! In other words, lionfish are not allowing native fishes to grow and fully populate a reef.
This is also detrimental to coral health as many native reef fishes are herbivorous and keep corals healthy by controlling algae overgrowth. ๐Ÿชธ๐Ÿ 
Without natural predators, it is up to us to fish them whenever possible. The good news? They are delicious and very easy to catch!

Come sailing on Physalia, catch a lionfish, help the reef, and enjoy a delicious meal! We will teach you how to safely catch and clean a lionfish by avoiding and removing its venomous spines!



22/05/2024
When you have a ton of leftover lobster, why not make lobster croquettes?! ๐Ÿคฉ ๐ŸฆžThese are super crispy on the outside, cre...
18/05/2024

When you have a ton of leftover lobster, why not make lobster croquettes?! ๐Ÿคฉ ๐Ÿฆž
These are super crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, full of lobster meat, and spiked with sherry for that reminiscent taste of lobster Thermidor ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹

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Responsible lobster catching and eating post! โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿฆž Please read! Have you heard of lobster tar spots? ๐Ÿค” On the left is a m...
16/05/2024

Responsible lobster catching and eating post! โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿฆž Please read!

Have you heard of lobster tar spots? ๐Ÿค”
On the left is a male lobster, and on the right is a pregnant female lobster with a tar spot!

You already know that you must release pregnant female lobsters. Itโ€™s obvious when you catch a lobster and notice thousands of eggs on her belly. But what about when sheโ€™s pregnant and hasnโ€™t released her eggs? There is an easy way to know!

When lobsters mate, the male leaves fluid on the femaleโ€™s belly which turns black and is known as a โ€œtar spot.โ€ If you catch a lobster with a tar spot, be aware that this is a pregnant female that is about to release her eggs! ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿฆž
Whenever we catch a pregnant lobster (either with visible eggs or just a tar spot) we let her go! However, time and time again, we see posts on social media of people catching and cooking pregnant lobsters without realizing they are doing it! So, next time you notice a black spot on her belly, release the mommy to be and feel proud of your actions. Hope you enjoyed this fun fact and use it to your advantage as a conscientious foodie! ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿฆž



7 and 5 pound lobsters!! ๐Ÿฆž ๐Ÿฆž This truly was an all you can eat lobster experience! We ate until we couldnโ€™t and still ha...
16/05/2024

7 and 5 pound lobsters!! ๐Ÿฆž ๐Ÿฆž This truly was an all you can eat lobster experience! We ate until we couldnโ€™t and still had leftovers! (which will be put to good use for future meals!) ๐Ÿ˜‹ Big thank you to Kelly's Land & Sea Tours for taking us out to the reef!

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Expect the unexpected, even for breakfast! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜‹Sourdough toast, goat cheese, caramelized shallots, roasted Caribbean pumpk...
30/04/2024

Expect the unexpected, even for breakfast! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜‹

Sourdough toast, goat cheese, caramelized shallots, roasted Caribbean pumpkin, crispy sage in brown butter, shaved pecorino Romano, and a perfectly poached egg ๐Ÿฅšโ˜•๏ธ๐ŸŒฑ

Have you been to White Bay in Jost Van D**e? One of the most beautiful beaches of the BVI and home to the famous Soggy D...
23/04/2024

Have you been to White Bay in Jost Van D**e? One of the most beautiful beaches of the BVI and home to the famous Soggy Dollar Beach Bar! ๐Ÿ๏ธโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿน
Physalia can get you there and grab the best spot where you can jump into the crystal clear water, swim to shore, grab a drink (and a mocktail for the kids), enjoy lunch ashore or aboard, and of course, lounge on our floating hammock with the whole gang!



Wait a minuteโ€ฆ when did Physalia upgrade their fly bridge!? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐ŸคฏYup! A few months ago we got a brand new fly bridge Bimini...
19/03/2024

Wait a minuteโ€ฆ when did Physalia upgrade their fly bridge!? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿคฏ
Yup! A few months ago we got a brand new fly bridge Bimini CUSTOM MADE!!! ๐Ÿคฉ
This is a HUGE improvement for Physalia!!! and everyoneโ€™s new favorite HANG-out spot ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒ…



Hereโ€™s a sneak peak of your week on Physalia!!! - SCUBA dive The Indians ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿชธ๐Ÿ - Snuggle with Waldo ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿพ- Snorkel Norman Isl...
28/02/2024

Hereโ€™s a sneak peak of your week on Physalia!!!
- SCUBA dive The Indians ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿชธ๐Ÿ 
- Snuggle with Waldo ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿพ
- Snorkel Norman Island sea caves ๐Ÿคฟ
- Try local food with fresh fish caught by the chef ๐ŸŽฃ
- Explore the Baths at Devilโ€™s Bay National Park ๐Ÿชจ๐Ÿ๏ธ
- Visit secluded beaches in Anegada โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
- Enjoy happy hour drinks at sunset ๐ŸŒ…



19/02/2024

Phungry for Physalia?



When you think you caught a king mackerel but itโ€™s the biggest cero mackerel youโ€™ve ever seen! ๐ŸŽฃ
12/01/2024

When you think you caught a king mackerel but itโ€™s the biggest cero mackerel youโ€™ve ever seen! ๐ŸŽฃ



Blue is looking for a home. And we can speak from experience, nothing is better than having a rescue dog love you uncond...
11/01/2024

Blue is looking for a home. And we can speak from experience, nothing is better than having a rescue dog love you unconditionally! ๐Ÿ’™

Finished a fantastic week with this wonderful group at the beautiful mermaids chair in St. John! ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธ We will miss you a...
03/01/2024

Finished a fantastic week with this wonderful group at the beautiful mermaids chair in St. John! ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™€๏ธ We will miss you all and hope to see you again soon!!!



LION FISH CEVICHE! โœจโœจโœจAudience choice for lion fish preparation! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ˜‹ Not your traditional ceviche. Lime juice, fresh pas...
13/08/2023

LION FISH CEVICHE! โœจโœจโœจ

Audience choice for lion fish preparation! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ˜‹

Not your traditional ceviche. Lime juice, fresh passion fruit, ripe mango, dill, zaatar. Summer in a plate and local ingredients at their best. Time to hunt more lion fish!

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