Yacht Charter in The Bahamas

With its snow white beaches, crystal clear water and swaying palms, the Bahamas have an everlasting magical aura. Comprising more than 700 heavenly islands, the area is home to many tranquil pieces of paradise, with hidden harbors and dormant coastal cities to be discovered. It is a thrilling experience to be on your own private yacht and head off with your loved ones in search of adventure. Throw in the Bahama’s perpetual sunshine, and you already have an unbeatable winning combination for a yacht charter holiday!

Why charter a luxury yacht in the Bahamas?

A Bahamas yacht charter is the ideal location for a luxury yacht holiday in the Caribbean. The area consists of three different island chains, each of which offers a variety of crystal-clear waters, world-class fishing and spectacular diving locations to enjoy on your yacht charter in the Bahamas.

A Bahamas yacht charter promises guests the perfect mix of sun-drenched beaches and crystalline waters teeming with marine life. With some of its islands inhabited, the cruising grounds of the Bahamas archipelago offer a fascinating mixture of seclusion and connectedness. Expect a slower pace of life that harmonizes with the gentle tide, combined by luxurious ports that will welcome you and offer picturesque shops and excellent restaurants. It’s Better in the Bahamas!

Top locations in the Bahamas to visit during your luxury yacht charter

After visiting Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, with its many restaurants and local markets, set sail to the Abacos islands, an out of this world location to visit by luxury yacht charter. Abaco can confidently lay claim to being the boating capital of the Bahamas with dozens of state-of-the-art marinas in a year-round destination port.

Cat island and the Andros barrier reef deserve to be part of your itinerary. Cat island is quiet and unassuming, but has many treasures to offer. Its untouched landscape is perfect for diving, kiteboarding, and meandering along miles of rolling hills, nature trails, and a pink sand beach, while the Andros barrier reef is the third-largest barrier reef in the world.

Yacht charter in Nassau

The stunning coastlines of Nassau are made to visit by private yacht and welcome those in need of some sun and surf with open arms. Nassau is also the best place in the Bahamas to soak up the local culture with various restaurants, landmarks, colorful markets and inviting shops. Expect to spend a fair amount of time in this Bahamian paradise!

Yacht charter in Abacos Islands

When exploring the Abacos islands, Elbow Cay deserves your visit. A must see at Elbow Cay is the world famous candy striped lighthouse, one of the last remaining manually operated lighthouses in the world. From here, make your way over by yacht to Hope Town. Enjoyable for all ages, Hope Town is brimming with life and will keep you entertained all day and night.

Yacht charter in Cat Island

Pristine is the perfect word to describe Cat Island. From the weather to the water to the sand, everything is breathtaking. Its untouched landscape is perfect for those looking to explore the island’s natural beauty, while its laid-back environment provides a unique destination to relax and unwind. With its rolling hills, endless nature trails and the Pink Sand Beach, you can choose to do everything or absolutely nothing at all.

Yacht charter in Andros Barrier Reef

You can experience the thrill of scuba diving and snorkeling around the Andros Barrier Reef, the third-largest fringing barrier reef in the world. The reef is home to a large variety of marine life, with over 164 species of fish and coral, making it one of the most popular locations in the country for divers and snorkelers.

Yachts for charter in The Bahamas

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10 days Yacht Charter Itinerary in The Bahamas

Day 1 - Port Old Fort

Arriving at the Nassau international airport, you will be taken to the Port Old Fort bay by your private transport service, where your yacht will be awaiting you.

Day 2 - Harbour island

On the second day of your holiday you'll be going to Harbour Island, where you can enjoy nature at its fullest with their white long beaches and beach clubs, the ideal way to relax.

Day 3 - Governor's Harbour

Governor's Harbour is located in the centre from Eleuthera and is the largest town of the island plus the prettiest.

Day 4 - Savannah Sound

On the 4th day of your journey you'll be embracing the Savannah Sound beach. This long sandy beach has several shady spots have a romantic picnic or just to stop and enjoy the scenery with a glass of vine.

Day 5 - Cat island

Day 5 you will spend on Cat island, Cat Island has become known cause of their large population of stray cats, which habitants believe brings good fortune and wealth feeding stray cats.

Day 6 - Exumas

World famous for its white sand and turquoise waters, we will stop at George town. Near the town, we have powder beach and Crab Cay to go to with the tenders we have on board.

Day 7 - Little San Salvador

Little San Salvador Island, also called Half Moon Cay, is a tiny private island in the Bahamas. You will be surprised by sandy beaches and unbroken sunshine in this heavenly island paradise.

Day 8 - Tarpum Bay

Tarpum Bay is a small settlement on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. The Tarpum Bay beach is miles long of white sand and crystal clear water. Aswell there are some really good restaurants close to the beach.

Day 9 - Paradise island

Heading to the amazing Paradise Island. Paradise Island sits just offshore from the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. Two bridges connect to the city of Nassau, over Nassau Harbour. The highlight of the Island is the Atlantis resort which has a numerous amount of activities to do.

Day 10 - Andros Town

You will embrace the beautiful lifestyle of The Caribbean, just in front of the town there is a very famous barrier reef which is the third largest living organism on the planet measuring at 190 miles (305 kilometers) long.

Best time to charter a yacht in the Bahamas

The Bahamas is blessed with fantastic sunshine pretty much all year long. It is warm, but not too hot, and usually somewhere around the mid-to-high twenties degrees Celsius throughout. If you have ever tried jumping into the sea in Europe in winter or spring, you know that it is not something for the faint-hearted! The coldest the sea around the Bahamas gets is 25 degrees, and at the height of summer it is as high as 29 degrees, which is warmer than most indoor swimming pools.

Months
Temperature
min.max.
Sunshine Hours
Sea Temperature
January
17oC25oC
7.525oC
February
17oC25oC
824oC
March
18oC26oC
824oC
April
20oC28oC
9.525oC
May
22oC30oC
926oC
June
24oC31oC
828oC
July
25oC32oC
8.529oC
August
25oC32oC
8.530oC
September
24oC32oC
7.529oC
October
22oC30oC
7.528oC
November
20oC27oC
7.527oC
December
18oC26oC
725oC

About the Bahamas

The best kept secret of the Bahamas is the country’s sheer size and diversity. With sixteen major islands, the Bahamas is an unmatched destination, located in the world’s clearest ocean. The capital of the Bahamas and the biggest city in the country, Nassau is far from just a stepping stone to other great destinations. The town is home to art galleries and museums for the art and history lovers, as well to national parks and wetlands for the explorers.
Stretching more than 300 kilometers in length, the Andros Barrier Reef in the Bahamas is one of the biggest barrier reefs in the world – and the third largest living organism on the planet. It sits along the edge of an underwater trench called the Tongue of the Ocean, running parallel to the east coast of the island of Andros. Home to colorful exotic fish of all shapes and sizes, the reef is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers.

Best anchorages in the Bahamas

With their snow-white beaches, crystal clear water and swaying palms, the Bahamas have an everlasting magical aura. Compromising more than 700 heavenly islands, the area is home to many tranquil pieces of paradise, with hidden harbors and dormant coastal cities to be discovered.

Gastronomy of the Bahamas

The cuisine of the Bahamas is diverse, delicious, and in some cases, daring. Fresh shellfish, lobster, conch, crab, fish, fruits and potatoes are paired with rice and pork, creating an intensity of flavor. Food in The Bahamas stands out for its richness and if you are visiting, chances are you’re not going to leave without trying conch, one way or the other.

The unique benefits of a private yacht charter in the Bahamas

The islands of the Bahamas are made for private luxury yacht cruising. A perfect choice for a vacation with family or friends, the popularity of the Bahamas is only on the rise.

Next to freedom, privacy and independence, private yacht charters will also give you a time to connect. Aboard a yacht, time passes more slowly. It's a chance to get back to nature and enjoy life's simple pleasures—like a dolphin swimming by or a spectacular sunset. Most importantly, you spend quality time with those closest to you, in one of the most sought-after destinations around the globe.

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Frequently asked questions about a yacht charter in the Bahamas

What does the charter contract look like?

The majority of the industry works with standardised contracts which have been created and refined by a consortium of industry professionals called MYBA. The charter contract outlines all the variables of a specific charter, such as the yacht, price, dates and location, as well as all the terms and conditions which cover all eventualities and the relationship between the various parties to the agreement.

In addition to the charter rate, which is the cost of renting the yacht, its equipment and its crew, there are extra costs which will be charged on top. These typically include any tax due on the charter (see VAT section above) and the APA which covers everything you will consume during your charter. On a case by case basis there may be delivery fees if you prefer to book the yacht in a location different to its base. Finally, some yachts require security deposits when hosting events.

All yachts have a limitation as to the number of guests which can be accommodated on board. This relates to the rules and regulations for the safety of passengers and is determined for each yacht based on the number of berths (individual sleeping places) and safety equipment. The maximum number of guests on board is usually 12, which is dictated by the general rules for commercial vessels, although some larger yachts can accommodate up to 36 guests if they are classified as passenger ships.

The process of booking a yacht can be quite complex, between finding the right yacht from the thousands available on the market, negotiating the best rates, the contract, working out the itinerary, the most efficient tax structure and many more. Our charter agents are here to take care of all the details so that you can focus on the fun part of the trip: relaxing on board and enjoying the sea and the area you are cruising!

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