Bahamas yacht charter

Bahamas Luxury Yacht Charters

Our job is to help you avoid the usual guesswork. We know the yachts, the crew, the anchorages, and the sites worth your time.

If you want a Bahamas yacht charter vacation done right, without the usual sales pitch, we're here to make it happen.

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Broker knowledge Real on-water experience

Our brokers use crew feedback, yacht inspections, and route knowledge to recommend yachts that actually fit the Bahamas.

Cost clarity APA and tax guidance

We help explain base rate, APA, VAT or local taxes, delivery fees, gratuity, and realistic total charter cost before you commit.

Route planning Built around shallow water

The Bahamas is spread out and shallow. We match yacht speed, draft, crew, toys, and itinerary so the route makes sense.

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The best crewed yachts in the Bahamas right now.

MISS STEPHANIE

12 guests
6 cabins

From $135,000 / week

ODYSSEY

8 guests
4 cabins

From $84,000 / week

EARNOUT

6 guests
3 cabins

From $41,500 / week

JUST ENOUGH

11 guests
5 cabins

From $119,000 / week

PRONTO

8 guests
4 cabins

From $89,500 / week

PRINCESS MILA

6 guests
4 cabins

From $42,999 / week

ROMEO FOXTROT

10 guests
5 cabins

From $135,000 / week

SIETE MARES

8 guests
4 cabins

From €65,000 / week

BEACHFRONT

10 guests
5 cabins

From $64,900 / week

SWEET ESCAPE

12 guests
6 cabins

From $115,000 / week

TAIL LIGHTS

12 guests
5 cabins

From $80,000 / week

NO MATTER WHAT

8 guests
4 cabins

From $85,000 / week

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Price ranges

Types of yacht charters by Weekly Cost

Crewed motor yachts in the Bahamas start at about $40,000 a week. Most of our clients book between $60,000 and $200,000 before expenses. Rates are shown in the currency each yacht is chartered in.

BRU SEA, a Leopard 53 power catamaran in the Bahamas

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Map of a 7-night Exumas yacht charter route from Nassau

Sample route

This could be your week

Day 1Nassau → Rose Island
Day 2Rose Island → Highbourne Cay via Allan's Cay: feed the iguanas
Day 3Highbourne Cay → Norman's Cay: a plane-wreck snorkel
Day 4Norman's Cay → Shroud Cay: a mangrove creek in the Exuma Land and Sea Park
Day 5Shroud Cay → Warderick Wells
Day 6Warderick Wells → Compass Cay: nurse sharks at the dock
Day 7Compass Cay → Staniel Cay: swimming pigs and Thunderball Grotto
Last morningStaniel Cay → Nassau: the one real crossing of the week

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On board

These could be your moments

Swimming pigs at Staniel Cay

Paddleboarding a mangrove creek

Stingrays under the board

Down the water slide

Toys out in the shallows

Jet skis off the beach club

Why the Bahamas

Why charter in the Bahamas?

Over 700 islands and cays, most reachable only by boat, so every day is a fresh anchorage.
Water so clear that visibility often passes 60 meters, ideal for snorkeling straight off the swim platform.
Short, calm island hops and sheltered anchorages make this easy cruising, great for families and first-timers.
Bucket-list stops built into the route: swim with the pigs at Big Major's Spot, Thunderball Grotto, and the Shroud Cay mangroves.
Warm weather all year, with the calmest, driest conditions from November to May.
We match you to the right hull: shallow-draft motor yachts and power cats that actually reach the best bays.

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What your weekly price covers

The base rate covers the yacht and the crew. Food, drinks, fuel and dockage are paid through the APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance), typically 25 to 40% of the base rate. The captain accounts for every expense, and whatever is unspent is refunded.

The Bahamas charges a 14% charter tax on the base fee, not on the APA or gratuity. The crew gratuity is usually 15 to 20%. All in, a charter lands at roughly 1.6 to 1.75 times the base rate.

Example: an $80,000 motor yacht week comes to about $127,000 all in: a $24,000 APA at 30%, $11,200 charter tax, and a $12,000 tip at 15%. We put the full number in every quote. How much a Bahamas charter costs

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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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Sample itineraries

Best 1-Week Routes in the Bahamas

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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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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Let us build your shortlist

Send us your dates, your group and a rough budget. One broker takes your inquiry from there and comes back with yachts that fit.

We compare yachts across every fleet, not one company's boats, and shortlist fuel-efficient yachts when fuel matters. After the charter we review the APA accounts so every charge is correct. Our service costs you nothing.

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Meet the team

Talk to someone who knows.

Meghan de La Valette

Charter Broker, Active CYBA Member

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Broker Assistant

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

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

How much does a Bahamas crewed yacht charter cost?

Crewed motor yachts start at about $40,000 a week, and most of our clients book between $60,000 and $200,000 before expenses. With APA, the 14% charter tax and gratuity, the all-in cost is roughly 1.6 to 1.75 times the base rate.

Bahamas charter cost breakdown

When is the best time to go?

March through May, with April the strongest month: warm settled weather, calm seas in the Exumas, no hurricane risk and lighter crowds. December through April is the dry season, with premium rates on holiday weeks. August through October is the peak of hurricane season, for flexible plans only.

Best time for a Bahamas charter

Where should we start?

Nassau, for most charters. It has the largest selection of crewed motor yachts, direct flights from the US East Coast, and it is one short leg from the Exumas. Boarding near Staniel Cay or Great Exuma is possible for a repositioning fee. The Abacos, from Marsh Harbour, are the main alternative.

What is the APA?

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 the unspent part is refunded after the charter.

What is the Bahamas charter tax?

14% on the base charter fee. Since July 1, 2025 it is one consolidated fee collected through the Bahamas Port Department, replacing the old 10% VAT plus 4% port fee. The APA and gratuity are not taxed.

Bahamas charter taxes and fees

Does using a broker cost us anything?

No. We are paid commission by the yacht, and the charter fee is the same whether you book through us or direct.

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Reviews

What our clients say.

★★★★★

This is the second charter with DMA

This is the second charter with DMA, and I have been completely satisfied in both cases. Chris did a great job helping negotiate the charter and checked in every step of the way.

David Finan June 2026

Everything beat our expectations

Aside from the Exumas 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. Meals were well prepared and delicious, and the crew were fun to be around. I was worried this trip would be a let down after a similar catamaran adventure a few years back, but the whole family agrees that ZURI 3, the crew, and the Exumas were the best yet. Everything beat our expectations.

Steve May 2026

The 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 the boat was not damaged. The Nauti Dogs catamaran charter was everything advertised and more, and the most spectacular part 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 June 2025