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01 Bahamas yacht charter

Your Own Private Bahamas

Planning a Bahamas yacht charter? With over 700 islands and cays, the Bahamas offers an enormous shallow-water cruising ground — flat turquoise water, world-class diving and legendary game fishing, all within easy reach of Nassau. Motor yachts cover more ground in a week; catamarans glide into shallow anchorages right off the beach. Either way, your itinerary is fully customizable, with a professional crew on board.

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02 Charter types

Types of yacht charters in the Bahamas.

Browse our top selection of crewed luxury yachts in the Bahamas — from fast motor yachts to shallow-draft catamarans — with fully customizable itineraries and experienced crews.

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Bahamas catamaran charter
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Bahamas power catamaran charter
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Bahamas superyacht charter
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03 Why the Bahamas

Why charter a yacht in the Bahamas?

  • Sandbanks & Flat Turquoise Water – The Bahamas offers an enormous shallow-water cruising ground, where sandbanks stop ocean swell, allowing yachts to cruise in flat water while enjoying views of the open Atlantic.
  • World-Class Diving — A prime dive destination, the Bahamas offers endless shallow reefs and historic wrecks best accessed by yacht, where turtles, reef sharks, and manta rays are commonly seen.
  • Exceptional Watersports Conditions — Protected by extensive sandbanks, the Bahamas offers reliably flat water, ideal for jet skis, wakeboarding, e-foiling, kitesurfing, snorkeling, and other water toys.
  • Legendary Game Fishing — A Bahamas fishing charter unlocks access to one of the world's top sportsfishing grounds. Fly fishing to deep-sea fishing - target marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna and barracuda.
  • True Seclusion — The sheer scale of the Bahamas allows yachts to bypass busy areas entirely, anchoring at uninhabited secluded islands and cays even during peak charter months.
  • Proximity to Florida — Located just off the U.S. coast, the Bahamas offers effortless access via commercial and private flights, making it one of the easiest international yacht charter destinations to reach.
04 Featured fleet

Top yachts for charter in 2026.

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Top 10 Bahamas Superyacht Charters (Reviews & Excl. Footage)
Top 10 Bahamas Superyacht Charters (Reviews & Excl. Footage)
Top 10 Bahamas Motor Yacht Charters with 5-Star Client Reviews
Top 10 Bahamas Motor Yacht Charters with 5-Star Client Reviews
Top 10 Crewed Catamarans for Charter in the Bahamas 2026
Top 10 Crewed Catamarans for Charter in the Bahamas 2026
Top 10 Power Catamarans for Charter in the Bahamas in 2026
Top 10 Power Catamarans for Charter in the Bahamas in 2026
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05 Where to go

Best Bahamas Yacht Charter Destinations

Nassau
Nassau

Nassau is more than just a starting point for a yacht charter — it's a destination in itself, on New Providence Island.
The Exumas
The Exumas

The number one yacht charter destination in the Bahamas — the Bahamas you see on postcards, stretching 120 nautical miles.
Eleuthera
Eleuthera

One of those places that feels like it's been hiding in plain sight — long, skinny, and stretched out over 100 miles.
Abaco Island
Abaco Island

The Abacos lie just 60 nautical miles north of Nassau and stretch over a hundred miles of cays and protected harbours.
Berry Islands
Berry Islands

One of the best yacht charter destinations in the Bahamas for a simple reason: close, quiet, and beautiful.
06 Browse yachts

Yachts for Charter in the Bahamas

Caprice

Caprice

  • 4 guests
  • 3 cabins
From $20,000 / week
LEXINGTON

LEXINGTON

  • 8 guests
  • 4 cabins
From $40,000 / week
BUCCARA XV

BUCCARA XV

  • 6 guests
  • 3 cabins
From $3,000 / week
BOUNTIFUL

BOUNTIFUL

  • 6 guests
  • 3 cabins
From $22,000 / week
NALANI

NALANI

  • 10 guests
  • 5 cabins
From $94,000 / week
HOUBARA

HOUBARA

  • 7 guests
  • 3 cabins
From $34,000 / week
NO SHORTCUTS

NO SHORTCUTS

  • 8 guests
  • 4 cabins
From $65,000 / week
Inez V

Inez V

  • 6 guests
  • 4 cabins
From $22,950 / week
Purpose

Purpose

  • 8 guests
  • 5 cabins
From $21,900 / week
Warren Kelly

Warren Kelly

  • 6 guests
  • 3 cabins
From $39,000 / week
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Charter cost

Estimate the real weekly cost.

The weekly yacht rate is only the starting point. This shows the main pieces that shape the final charter budget.

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Base charter feeThe weekly advertised rate for the yacht.
$100,000
APA 35%Fuel, food, drinks, docking, and onboard running costs.
$35,000
VAT 14%Charter VAT calculated on the base charter fee.
$14,000
Crew gratuity 15-20%Customary when the crew delivers a strong charter.
$15,000–20,000
Planning estimateExpected total cost
$164,000–169,000

This is a planning estimate only. Final prices vary by yacht, itinerary, season, contract, delivery fees, and special requests.

07 Charter guides

Planning Your Bahamas Yacht Charter

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Miami to Bahamas Yacht Charter: Is It Worth It?
Bahamas Yacht Charter Insights

Miami to Bahamas Yacht Charter: Is It Worth It?

Miami to Bahamas yacht charter guide: when Bimini makes sense, why Exumas or Abacos usually start better in…

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Best Time for a Bahamas Yacht Charter: Month-by-Month Broker Guide
Bahamas Yacht Charter Insights

Best Time for a Bahamas Yacht Charter: Month-by-Month Broker Guide

Best time for a Bahamas yacht charter, with month-by-month broker advice on weather, crowds, holiday rates, and hurricane…

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Top 5 Water-Based Activities for Your Bahamas Luxury Yacht Charter
Bahamas Yacht Charter Insights

Top 5 Water-Based Activities for Your Bahamas Luxury Yacht Charter

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08 Sample route

Classic 7-Day Exumas Itinerary

  1. Day 1Day 1: Nassau → Rose Island (5 NM) — Paddleboards, reefs, sunset cocktails
  2. Day 2Day 2: Rose → Allan’s → Highbourne Cay (40 NM) — Iguanas, high-end dining
  3. Day 3Day 3: Highbourne → Shroud Cay (20 NM) — Mangrove canals, hidden beach
  4. Day 4Day 4: Shroud → Staniel Cay (15 NM) — Swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto
  5. Day 5Day 5: Staniel → Compass Cay (10 NM) — Nurse sharks, chill marina
  6. Day 6Day 6: Compass → Warderick Wells (15 NM) — Hikes, reef snorkeling
  7. Day 7Day 7: Warderick → Norman’s Cay → Nassau (60 NM) — Plane wreck, final cruise home
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09 Sample itineraries

Best 1-Week Routes in the Bahamas

7-Day Abacos Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary | Round Trip

7-Day Abacos Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary | Round Trip

A 7-day round trip from Marsh Harbour through the Sea of Abaco, with short sheltered legs to Treasure Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Man O War Cay,…

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7-Day Exumas Yacht Charter Itinerary | Round Trip

7-Day Exumas Yacht Charter Itinerary | Round Trip

A classic 7-day round trip from Nassau through the Exuma Cays, covering about 153 nautical miles with swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto, and the Land and Sea…

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10 Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

When is the Best Time for a Bahamas Yacht Charter Vacation?
The best time for a Bahamas yacht charter is March through May, and April is the strongest all-around month: warm settled weather, calm seas in the Exumas, no hurricane risk, and lighter crowds than the winter holidays. December through April is the reliable dry season, though holiday weeks carry premium rates. We only recommend August through October, the peak of hurricane season, to clients with flexible plans. Month-by-month details: https://bahamasmotoryachts.com/best-time-for-a-bahamas-yacht-charter/
Where Should I Start My Bahamas Yacht Charter?
Nassau is the best starting point for most Bahamas charters. It has the largest selection of crewed motor yachts, direct flights from the US East Coast, and it puts you one short leg from the Exumas: board in the morning, anchor off Highbourne Cay the same afternoon. If you want maximum time deep in the Exumas, we can arrange boarding near Staniel Cay or Great Exuma for a repositioning fee. The Abacos, from Marsh Harbour, are the main alternative.
How Much Does a Bahamas Crewed Yacht Charter Cost?
Crewed motor yachts in the Bahamas start at about $40,000 per week, but most of our clients book in the $60,000 to $200,000 range before expenses. On top of the base rate you add the APA (25 to 40%), the 14% Bahamas charter tax, and crew gratuity (15 to 20%), so the all-in cost lands at roughly 1.6 to 1.75 times the base rate. We put the full number in every quote. Full breakdown: https://bahamasmotoryachts.com/how-much-does-a-bahamas-yacht-charter-cost/
What is the APA?
The APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) is your onboard expense budget, paid before the charter, typically 25 to 40% of the base rate. It covers food, drinks, fuel, and dockage. The captain accounts for every expense, and whatever is unspent is refunded after the charter. In our experience, nearly every client gets some APA back. Fuel is the biggest variable, so we shortlist fuel-efficient yachts when it matters, and we review the accounts so every charge is correct.
What is the Yacht Charter Tax in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas charges a 14% charter tax on the base charter fee. Since July 1, 2025 it is a single consolidated fee collected through the Bahamas Port Department, replacing the old 10% VAT plus 4% port fee, so the total did not change. Your APA and gratuity are not taxed. It is the highest charter tax in the region, which is why we include it in the first quote instead of letting it surface later.
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11 Meet the team

Talk to someone who knows.

Carina Isenberg

Carina Isenberg

Charter Broker

WhatsApp +1 620 310 6710
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John Boullin

John Boullin

Charter Broker

iMessage WhatsApp +44 7388 809586
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Martina Asmus

Martina Asmus

Owner, Charter Broker, Active CYBA Member, IYBA, ECPY

iMessage WhatsApp +1 838 259 2403
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Reviews

What our clients say.

We’re proud of our long track record of happy Bahamas charters — verified reviews from real clients.

★★★★★

Everything beat our expectations

Aside from Exumas Bahamas being beautiful our Yacht - ZURI 3 and Captain Andre and Magda were fantastic. They customized our sail to make sure we did all the things we wanted to do on our sail. Meals were well prepared and delicious. Great captain and outstanding cook ... and were fun interacting with us. I was worried this trip would be a let down because we did a similar adventure on a catamaran a few years back ... but the whole family agrees that ZURI 3, crew and Exumas were the best yet!!!!

Steve 26. May, 2026
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★★★★★

The Bahamas yacht charter arranged by Louis Lamprell was superb

The yacht charter arranged by Louis Lamprell was superb. I had delayed the contract until after hurricane season to be sure that the boat was not damaged. The Nauti Dogs catamaran charter was everything advertised and more. The most spectacular part of the charter was Captain Trevor and Chef Sarah. I strongly encourage you to use Louis to book this charter and sail the most beautiful region of the Bahamas.

Customer 3. Jun, 2025
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★★★★★

Cannot recommend DMA, Earnout, Capt Bill, Chef Ashley and John highly enough!!!

I wish I could it give it more than five stars. Our entire family agrees our eight days in the Exumas was our best vacation ever. Every aspect of the trip was INCREDIBLE. From the start, working with John Boullin the broker at DMA was a fantastic experience - he was super responsive and knowledgable finding us the perfect boat for our family of four (two teenage boys). Earnout was top notch - a gorgeous spacious yacht decorated beautifully. Every aspect of the boat and decor so well thought out. It came with tons of water toys that kept everyone very busy when not just relaxing and enjoying the serene beauty.

Jenny Perlman 19. APR, 2025
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