Shangri La

Crew Profile

Capt. Sean O'Grady
Growing up sailing with my Dad, I found the love for the ocean at an early age. After a few years off the water, I got back into sailing in SF Bay, enjoying racing and charters both. I have worked with USA76, a former America's cup IACC yacht, since 2018. I have done some commercial fishing in Alaska as well as some sport fish guiding and working on large yachts. I worked as the maintenance director and a Captain on a pair of Santa Cruz 70’s in Monterey Bay for two years. I then made my way to the Caribbean to get some sun and share my love of the ocean breeze with all the great people I get to take out on the water.

I hold a 100 ton near coastal Master license with STCW, Sail and Assistance Towing endorsements. My philosophy as a Captain is to provide a safe fun atmosphere with the highest levels of service. Let’s laugh together and enjoy all the islands have to offer.


Chef Julia Ray grew up in Michigan surrounded by the Great Lakes. She developed a love for boating and sailing on frequent family outings on Lake Huron and the many inland waterways that are abundant in Michigan. Julia was introduced to the Virgin Islands as a child on the first of many annual family vacations more than 30 years ago. Julia learned to cook and entertain while assisting family members during daily meal preparation and by assisting with catering numerous gatherings. Julia has also worked in the restaurant and hospitality industries. She holds degrees in both accounting and social work and although she had a successful career in the corporate world, she left it all behind in 2013 to realize her dream of living in the Virgin Islands. She has since been employed as mate and chef, sailing throughout the islands.

Energetic and personable, Julia loves to meet new people and share her enthusiasm for the islands while ensuring their comfort and safety aboard and in the water. She is certified in first aid, CPR and fire fighting. She spends much of her spare time in the kitchen, preparing and perfecting new recipes for friends and family to sample. Julia delights in spoiling guests with gourmet meals and tempting treats. She prepares a wide variety of meals and remains flexible in her meal planning to ensure the freshest and best quality food is offered to guests. Julia takes much pride in her ability to work with guests to accommodate special diets and food allergies and develop menus that will leave everyone satisfied!

Sample Menu

Day Break

Baked brioche French toast, sausage links and fresh fruit

Eggs, bacon, homestyle fries, toast and jam

Blueberry pancakes with maple syrup, sausage and fresh fruit

Specialty quiche served with bacon and English muffins

Tostada with egg, ground sausage, Pico de Gallo, queso fresco, and cilantro

Flaky Croissant breakfast sandwich with fresh fruit

Yogurt parfait with freshly made coconut granola and homemade muffins

Midday

Mixed greens salad with chicken, candied almonds, strawberries, craisins and goat cheese served with warm bread

Chicken Ceasar wrap served with plantain chips and fruit

Southwest salad with chicken, black bean and corn salsa, tortilla strips and homemade buttermilk ranch

Bacon cheeseburger with broccoli salad and fruit

Spinach salad with shrimp, grapefruit, feta and pine nuts tossed with fresh dill red wine vinaigrette

Chicken sandwich with arugula, muenster and strawberry chipotle spread on seeded bread served with chips and fruit

Shrimp tacos with spicy slaw on warm flour tortilla with fresh fruit

Hors D’oeuvres

Charcuterie with a variety of cheeses, meats, spreads and fruits

Crab stuffed puff pastry

Fresh guacamole with tortilla chips

Flat bread pizza with artichoke, sundried tomato, feta, prosciutto, and fresh basil

Caprese salad

Tuna nachos with avocado and local hot peppers

Coconut shrimp ceviche

Main

Blackened mahi-mahi fillet served with coconut rice and haricots verts

Grilled steak, mashed redskin potatoes, roasted broccolini and blistered tomatoes

Bourbon glazed salmon served with parmesan risotto and steamed asparagus

Medallions of pork with peach barbeque, sweet potato and roasted local carrots

Cajun shrimp tortellini with garlic toast points

Seared scallops, pureed cauliflower and carrot, mixed greens with citrus balsamic

Tuna poke served with rice noodles and sesame

Desserts

Banana turnover with chocolate and caramel drizzle

Peanut butter pie with chocolate dust

Smores pie with toasted marshmallow

Frosted fudge brownie

Hummingbird cake with cream cheese frosting

Pavlova with cream and berries

Key lime pie with fresh whipped cream

Each charter menu is custom designed based on guest preferences!

Ship's Bar

Vodka- Absolute/Titos

Rum- Paradise/Cruzan Dark

Bourbon- Jim Beam/Bullet

Whiskey- Jack Daniels/Makers Mark

Tequila-Suaza/Patron

Gin-Bombay/Hendricks

Wine

Basic red/white - Josh

Sparkling- La Marca

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Winter Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)