About

Meet the Lake Travis Yacht Crew

LAKE TRAVIS – AUSTIN, TX

Fathom Yacht Charters is dedicated to getting you out on the water to embrace the proven neuroscience of Blue Mind. Perfect for anyone facing disengagement or burnout from the typical daily pressures of a high tech, always connected life – both at work and at home – our Lake Travis Yacht excursions include a wide array of activities and approaches to help you achieve balance and happiness. 

The team’s primary goals are to help guests realize the impacts of water on mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being, to help people gain a new understanding of how mindfulness can affect every area of life, and to create a simple personal plan to incorporate wellness and water into daily routines and life. 

Our charters can be a great experience for friends, groups, or even corporate training to reconnect with themselves and discover a new or renewed appreciation for themselves and the water.

Completely customizable, let the Fathom Wellness team show you the water and help you facilitate your own Blue Mind experience! 

“All of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea — whether it is to sail or to watch it — we are going back from whence we came.”

– John F. Kennedy

 

Unplug, Let go & Hit the water

Fathom Yacht Charters and the Fathom Wellness brand offer a uniquely immersive Lake Travis yacht experience that incorporates the proven neuroscience of Blue Mind theory with a focus on all things wellness and water. The company concept is a beautifully balanced marriage of leisure cruising alongside embracing the rejuvenating and calming effects of the world’s greatest resource – water.

Fathom Yacht Charter Experience

4 Hour immersive yacht charter on Austin’s Lake Travis that includes tour, an assortment of small bites, meals, kayaks, stand up paddleboard, non-alcoholic beverages and more!

Day Spa Experience

 4 Hour day of rest, relaxation and self care on Austin’s Lake Travis.  Includes tour, healthy apps, lite meal, beverages and a glass of complementary champagne or Prosecco to top it all off!  Choice from a mani/pedi, massage, gentle yoga and guided meditation led by our instructor.

Fathom Yacht Charter Sunset Cruise

2.5 Hour sunset cruise on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas that includes a narrated tour, apps, beverages and a complementary glass of champagne or prosecco!  

Fathom Blue Mind Charters

Half or Full Day immersive Blue Mind Experience that includes instruction from the bestselling book Blue Mind by author Dr. Wallace J Nichols, Blue Mind materials, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, healthy meal, special non-alcoholic beverages and more! 

OUR BOAT

lake travis yacht

Fathom Freedom is designed with the guest in mind. Tastefully appointed and decorated with art by local Austin artists, this 6 guest max yacht cruise experience truly stands out. If you are ready to disconnect from tech and reconnect with your inner zen, these are the mindfulness experiences for you.

inside the yacht fathom freedom

Yacht charters are held aboard the Fathom Freedom, a sleek and modern 38-foot Monterey Yacht located on Lake Travis.

sunbathing on the boat

Enjoy plush modern seating and accommodations, spa towels, healthy plated apps, meals on nautical-themed dinnerware with Italian silverware. The captain and crew anticipate all guest needs and can even help guests with the use of the kayak and stand up paddle boards (SUPs).

OUR CREW

captain john and first mate elena

JOHN M.
CAPTAIN

John is a US Coast Guard licensed Captain, holds a diploma in commercial shipping management from Lloyds Maritime Academy in the UK and also serves in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. He loves scuba diving and sailing adventures worldwide. John grew up boating on the Great Lakes, and has spent more than 30 years on Lake Austin, Lake Travis and on the Atlantic Ocean. His family hails from the northern Aegean islands of Greece and have deep roots as seafarers. John previously was on the management and marketing team of Continental Airlines and has escorted clients on tours worldwide.

ELENA V.
FIRST MATE

Elena is a trained chef and event planner and holds a Cordon Der Diploma, the Mexican equivalent of a Cordon Blue. Elena previously was a Director of Private Events at River Place Country Club in Austin, Texas and now manages events at Balcones Country Club. She is a professionally trained floral designer and her clients have included the Long Center, Austin Symphony and the Austin Lyric Opera. Elena is a yoga instructor certified by one of Austin’s oldest and most well recognized studios, Dharma Yoga. She currently leads meditation and yoga classes at Lake Austin Spa, one of the country’s premier spas. Elena incorporates awareness and mindfulness into her yoga practice.

FATHOM FREEDOM YACHT SPECIFICATIONS

Design Specifications
Construction/Design Specifications:
Year: 2017
Builder: Monterey
Design: 360SC Sport Yacht
Length LOA: W/Swim Platform: 35’6″
Beam: 11’11”
Draft – Stern Drive Down: 42″
Draft – Stern Drive Up: 27″
Fuel Tank Capacity: 250 G
Fresh Water Tank: 49 G
Holding tank capacity: 28
Engines and Drives: (2) Volvo Penta 380C w/ Ocean X outdrives
Generator: Kohler 7.5KW
HVAC: (3) Units = (1) 16K BTU Salon/Mid-Cabin/Galley (2) 12K BTU Cockpit
Fuel Consumption: 9 mph – 9 gph // 12 mph -18 gph
Dry Weight: 17,000 lbs.
Cruising Speed: 9 mph
Maximum Speed: 44 mph
Bridge Clearance w/ radar mast: 13’0″

Equipment:
Hot water heater (6 G) with heat exchanger
Ultrasonic hull cleaning system
Blue underwater lighting
5’ Double swim platform with ladder
Electric anchor/windlass
Spotlight
Sun pads, w/drink holders
Radar mast with spreaders and blue/white led spotlights
Weather station
Raymarine down vision and sonar
Fire Extinguishing System, Automatic

Helm
2 Volvo-Penta 380 C Engines with Ocean X Outdrives
Joystick Control System
Digital Volvo Penta Engine Displays, 4″
Lenco Autoglide System (Trim Tabs)
VHF Radio-Raymarine 260
Chartplotter – Raymarine GS165, w/Fusion-Link
RMK-9 Remote Keypad
Raymarine Downvision and sonar
Raymarine Doppler radar
Steering, Tilt
Electric and convertible helm seat
Outlet 12V / USB

Layout & Accommodations
Cockpit:
Seating for 6-8 Guests
Custom cockpit dining /cocktail table
Isotherm refrigerator/freezer
Isotherm icemaker
Port/starboard wet bars with storage
Cooler Retractable – 48 Quart
Cocktail table small
Sink, Stainless Steel
Cutting boards/barware/serving trays
Stainless sink
Outdoor hot/cold shower
Ample storage compartments throughout
Red/White Ceiling lighting
Blue/white courtesy lighting
Fusion 700W Audio System with 7 speakers / Remotes
32” TV in Cockpit
Air Conditioning Units (2)
Reclining main cockpit lounge to sun pad
Cockpit Table w/Hi-Lo Pedestal & Movable Base
Drink Holders, Stainless Steel (7)
Outlets 120V / 12V / USB
Hard Top Enclosure, w/Electric Sliding Center & Side Windows
Electric Convertible Helm Companion Seat

Salon:
Custom wood dining table w/ electric hi/lo pedestal
Multiple USP Charging Ports
Isotherm refrigerator/freezer
Air conditioning
JVC sound system w/ DVD and 5-surround sound speakers theater system
32″ LED Flat Screen TV w/DVD
Hanging locker
Central Vacuum System, 120V
Lighting, Direct/Indirect
Outlets, 12V and 120V

Galley:
Stainless sink
Kenyon electric 1 burner stove
Kenyon electric Grill
Microwave
Toaster oven
Blender
Nespresso coffee / espresso maker
Stainless sink
Cabinets, Lower & Upper
Microwave, 120V
Refrigerator, 120/12V

Accommodations:
Mid-cabin queen berth w/ storage
V-Berth, Convertible w/ storage
Accent and reading lights
Privacy Curtain
Air Conditioning

Head:
Mirrored Vanity Storage
Bathroom sink with shower
Shower Seat
Stainless sink w/Faucet/Shower Wand
Fully automatic flush head

Amenities
Amenities:
Dining service for 8
Italian silverware and nautical themed dishes and glasses
Spa quality towels
Quality duvets and bedding
Sunscreens, hats, sunglasses, grip socks, snorkel gear, float noodles

Water Gear:
6’ x 8’inflatable marina platform
Intex kayak
Intex SUP stand up paddle board
Underwater drone
Mask/fins/snorkel
Swim goggles
Stomp rocket water game

fathom freedom cruising