Private Tropical 40 - Boroka Does The Caribbean... May 2026

Before we dive into the specific adventures of Boroka, we must understand the machine that makes the magic happen. The Private Tropical 40 is not a mass-produced rental boat; it is a performance cruising catamaran designed for discerning travelers who value stability, speed, and sophistication.

At 40 feet (approximately 12 meters), this vessel strikes the perfect balance. It is large enough to offer expansive living spaces, a fully equipped galley, and private double cabins, yet agile enough to navigate the shallow, reef-fringed lagoons of the Lesser Antilles.

Key specifications of the Private Tropical 40 include: Private Tropical 40 - Boroka Does The Caribbean...

Is the Private Tropical 40 for everyone? No. If you need a hot tub, a waterslide, and a casino, stick to the cruise ship. If you hate the smell of salt and coconut oil, look away. The Boroka is tactile. The air conditioning works, but the crew encourages you to sleep with the hatches open to hear the tide.

Furthermore, at 40 feet, the heads (bathrooms) are "wet heads"—the shower is over the toilet. This is a standard sailing compromise, but it surprises those used to bloated power cats. Before we dive into the specific adventures of

The “Boroka Does the Caribbean” expedition successfully completed a 14-day, 320-nautical-mile passage through the Windward Islands. The Private Tropical 40 performed exceptionally well in varying conditions, from 25-knot trade winds to flat-calm volcanic anchorages. The voyage confirmed that the Tropical 40 is an ideal platform for small-crew, high-comfort Caribbean cruising, balancing speed, shallow draft, and onboard livability.

A boat is just fiberglass without a captain. The Boroka comes with a team (let's call them "The Guardians of the Vibe") who have been running this route for seven seasons. A boat is just fiberglass without a captain

They know that cruisers don't want a rigid itinerary printed on laminate paper. They want spontaneity. If the Boroka crew wakes up and sees the wind is shifting to the north, they scrap the plan for Tortola and head for the north swells of Anegada to hunt lobsters. That flexibility is the hidden engine of the Private Tropical 40 experience.