Island Windjammers Tall Ship Vela

Ship Specifications

Length: 156 feet
Beam: 30 feet
Draft: 14 feet
Built: 1988
Crew: 10
Capacity: 26

Her name means “sail.” One look, and you’ll be taken back to a time when tall ships ruled the waves. Everything about Vela will light your imagination and inspire a sense of wanderlust. Vela’s snug cabins all feature portholes and private bathrooms. Her teak decks are spacious and inviting with plenty of room to spread out.

Sail Vela and experience the kind of small-ship adventure that fulfills your pirate soul in 21st-century comfort!

Sailing Dates
Ship Photos
Rates & Deck Plan

Rates are PER PERSON, in U.S. funds. Solo cabins are single occupancy. All other cabins are double occupancy.

2024 Rates

CRUISE RATES Rates are per person	6-Night Sailings Sunday to Saturday			12-Night Sailings Sunday to Friday
	WINTER \| SPRING Mid-Dec - May	SUMMER \| FALL June - Mid-Dec	Jul \| Oct Island Girl Savings	Winter Explorer Cruise	Spring \| Fall Captain's Special
Cadet Solo 1 - 2	3125 pp	2925 pp	2425 pp	4425 pp	4025 pp
Standard Cabin3 - 4	2825 pp	2625 pp	2125 pp	3825 pp	3425 pp
Standard Cabin Private3 - 4	3425 pp	3225 pp	2725 pp	5025 pp	4625 pp
Deluxe Cabin 5 - 6	3025 pp	2825 pp	2325 pp	4225 pp	3825 pp
Staysail Cabin 11 - 15	3125 pp	2925 pp	2425 pp	4425 pp	4025 pp
Compass Cabin 16 - 17	3325 pp	3125 pp	2625 pp	4825 pp	4425 pp
Topsail Cabin 9	3525 pp	3325 pp	2825 pp	5225 pp	4825 pp
Owners’ Suite 7	3925 pp	3725 pp	3225 pp	6025 pp	5625 pp

Rates are PER PERSON, in U.S. funds. Solo cabins are single occupancy. All other cabins are double occupancy.

2025 Rates

CRUISE RATES Rates are per person	6-Night Sailings Sunday to Saturday			12-Night Sailings Sunday to Friday
	WINTER \| SPRING Mid-Dec - May	SUMMER June	NOV \| DEC Island Girl Savings	Winter Explorer Cruise	Spring \| Fall Captain's Special
Cadet Solo 1 - 2	3325 pp	3125 pp	2625 pp	5175 pp	4775 pp
Standard Cabin3 - 4	3025 pp	2825 pp	2325 pp	4575 pp	4175 pp
Standard Cabin Private3 - 4	3625 pp	3425 pp	2925 pp	5825 pp	5375 pp
Deluxe Cabin 5 - 6	3225 pp	3025 pp	2525 pp	4975 pp	4575 pp
Staysail Cabin 11 - 15	3325 pp	3125 pp	2625 pp	5175 pp	4775 pp
Compass Cabin 16 - 17	3525 pp	3325 pp	2825 pp	5575 pp	5175 pp
Topsail Cabin 9	3725 pp	3525 pp	3025 pp	5975 pp	5575 pp
Owners’ Suite 7	4125 pp	3925 pp	3425 pp	6775 pp	6375 pp

Rates are PER PERSON, in U.S. funds. Solo cabins are single occupancy. All other cabins are double occupancy.

2026 Rates

CRUISE RATES Rates are per person	6-Night Sailings Sunday to Saturday		12-Night Sailings Sunday to Friday
	HIGH SEASON January \| February \| March \| April \| Mid-May	LOW SEASON Mid-May \| June \| November	Explorer Cruise January \| December	Captain's Special May \| December
Cadet Solo 1 - 2	3625 pp	3425 pp	5675 pp	5275 pp
Standard Cabin3 - 4	3325 pp	3125 pp	5075 pp	4675 pp
Standard Cabin Private3 - 4	3925 pp	3725 pp	6375 pp	5875 pp
Deluxe Cabin 5 - 6	3525 pp	3325 pp	5475 pp	5075 pp
Staysail Cabin 11 - 15	3625 pp	3425 pp	5675 pp	5275 pp
Compass Cabin 16 - 17	3825 pp	3625 pp	6075 pp	5675 pp
Topsail Cabin 9	4025 pp	3825 pp	6475 pp	6075 pp
Owners’ Suite 7	4425 pp	4225 pp	7275 pp	6875 pp

Rates are PER PERSON, in U.S. funds. Solo cabins are single occupancy. All other cabins are double occupancy.

All-Inclusive
Cruise rates include meals, beverages (water, juice, soda, beer, wine, and rum punch), cabin service, port charges and taxes, and complimentary use of snorkel gear for the week. You’re welcome to bring your own spirits on board to mix your favorite drinks.

Payment Terms
A non-refundable deposit of $750 pp is required on 6-night sailings, or $1500 pp on premium cabins. Premium class cabins are the Owners' Suite, Topsail, and Compass cabins, and Lyra Suites and Staterooms. The non-refundable deposit on 10 and 12-night sailings are $1500 pp. Balance is due no later than 90 days prior to sailing. Full payment is required if reserving online or within 90 days of sailing. Book online or give us a call Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 877.772.4549. After hours and weekends leave a voice message and your call will be returned promptly.

Payment may be made with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Checks are not accepted.

Here’s a link to our complete Cruise Terms & Conditions.

Island Windjammers Tall Ship Vela Deck Plan

Cadet Solo Cabin: Single occupancy cabin with a twin berth and a compact, all-in-one bathroom.

Standard Cabin: Wider lower and single upper berth and an all-in-one shower/bathroom.

Deluxe Cabin: Double lower and single upper berth and a private bathroom with shower.

The spacious Owner’s Suite boasts a king size bed and large bathroom. There are portholes in both the cabin and the bathroom.

Topsail Cabin: The only one of it's kind on the ship, the cabin boasts a queen size bed and luxury bathroom.

Staysail Cabin features a roomy double berth, and a private bathroom with shower.

Compass Cabins are located in the aft section of the ship. These spacious cabins feature a queen size bed (no upper bunk) and an ensuite bathroom with shower.

Vela accommodates 26 guests in air-conditioned single and double occupancy cabins. All cabins feature portholes, 110v outlets, blow dryers, and shampoo/soap are provided in all cabins.

Cadet Solo Cabins are single occupancy cabins with a twin berth and a compact, all-in-one bathroom.

Standard Cabins feature a wider lower and single upper berth and an all-in-one shower/bathroom.

Deluxe Cabins feature a double lower and single upper berth and a private bathroom with shower.

Staysail Cabins feature a roomy double berth and private bathroom with shower.

Compass Cabins are located in the aft section of the ship. These spacious cabins feature a queen size bed (no upper bunk) and an ensuite bathroom with shower.

A queen size bed and luxury bathroom are the star features of the roomy Topsail Cabin.

The spacious Owner’s Suite boasts a king size bed and large bathroom. There are portholes in both the cabin and the bathroom.