A crewed Leopard catamaran in the Bahamas costs $13,650 to $39,000 a week in high season, and about $30,500 for a typical yacht, plus APA and the 14% charter tax. Leopards are the value end of the Bahamas catamaran fleet.
Most are Leopard 51 and 53 power catamarans for six guests. We count 8 Leopard catamarans cruising the Bahamas in our catalogue, and 8 are listed on this site.
Which Leopard yachts can you charter in the Bahamas?
Leopard catamarans are built in Cape Town by Robertson and Caine, and many are designed for charter from the start. In the Bahamas the fleet is mostly power catamarans, with half built since 2020.
The Leopards cruising the Bahamas fall into three sizes:
- 45 to 49 feet: two older yachts at about $14,600 a week.
- 50 to 54 feet: five Leopard 51 and 53 power catamarans for six guests in three cabins, at about $36,500 a week.
- 55 feet and up: one yacht at about $35,000 a week.
How much does a Leopard cost to charter in the Bahamas per week?
About $30,500 a week in high season for a typical Leopard in the Bahamas, before APA and tax.
| Size | Leopards cruising the Bahamas | Typical high-season week | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 to 49 ft | 2 | $14,575 | $15,500 |
| 50 to 54 ft | 5 | $36,500 | $39,000 |
| 55 ft and up | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
High-season weekly rates of the Leopards in our catalogue that cruise the Bahamas, built 2000 or later, October 2026. Not every yacht is listed online, so ask us about any size here and we will quote it.
The APA of 25 to 40% and the 14% Bahamas charter tax come on top, and our Bahamas yacht charter cost guide works through a real example.
For a fully crewed catamaran week in the Bahamas we recommend budgeting from about $60,000. That buys a Lagoon Seventy 7 or a Sunreef 70, with more space and crew.
Leopard, Lagoon or Sunreef: which catamaran suits the Bahamas?
These are the catamaran yards we charter most in the Bahamas:
- Leopard: the value end, about $30,500 a typical week, mostly power catamarans for six.
- Lagoon: the biggest choice, about $45,500 a week for a 60 to 69 footer. See our Lagoon page.
- Fountaine Pajot: about $32,000 a typical week, up to $60,000 for the newest. See our Fountaine Pajot page.
- Sunreef: semi-custom luxury catamarans, about $83,400 a typical week at the standard we recommend. See our Sunreef page.
Which Leopards are based in the Bahamas?
These are the two newest Leopards based around Nassau, both Leopard 53 power catamarans for six guests in three cabins.
BRU SEA is a 2023 Leopard 53 power catamaran based on Paradise Island, cruising at about 15 knots, at €36,500 a week in high season.
SAPPHIRE SEA is a 2020 Leopard 53 power catamaran based in Nassau, at €36,500 a week in high season.
Chartering a Leopard somewhere else? Our Leopard yacht charter guide on DMA Yachting covers every destination, and our yacht builders in the Bahamas page compares every yard we charter here.
People also ask
How much does it cost to charter a Leopard catamaran in the Bahamas?
$13,650 to $39,000 a week in high season, about $30,500 for a typical yacht, with APA and the 14% Bahamas charter tax on top.
How many guests does a Leopard take?
Six on most Bahamas Leopards, in three cabins.
Bahamas or BVI for a Leopard charter?
The BVI has a larger Leopard fleet, mostly sailing catamarans, and our BVI Leopard guide covers it.
Who builds Leopard catamarans?
Robertson and Caine builds Leopard catamarans in Cape Town, South Africa.
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