Choose by type and size first, and by yard second. In the Bahamas an 85 to 105 foot Azimut, Princess or Horizon costs about $90,000 to $105,000 a week in high season, a 120 to 135 foot Sunseeker or Westport $124,000 to $138,000, and a Benetti superyacht about $199,000.
Those are typical weeks at the standard we recommend, motor yachts from $80,000 and catamarans from $60,000, before APA and the 14% charter tax. Each builder guide shows the full range, smaller yachts included.
Which yacht builders can you charter in the Bahamas?
The builders we charter most in the Bahamas fall into three groups:
How do the yacht builders compare in the Bahamas?
| Builder | Type | Most common size | Typical guests | Typical high-season week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard | Power and sailing catamarans | 51 to 53 ft | 6 | $30,500 |
| Fountaine Pajot | Sailing and power catamarans | 55 to 67 ft | 6 to 8 | $32,000 |
| Lagoon | Sailing and power catamarans | 60 to 69 ft | 8 to 10 | $45,500 |
| Sunreef | Luxury catamarans | 70 to 80 ft | 8 | $83,400 |
| Azimut | Flybridge and Grande yachts | 85 to 118 ft | 8 to 10 | $90,000 |
| Princess | Flybridge yachts | 95 to 105 ft | 10 | $97,500 |
| Horizon | Motor yachts and power catamarans | 85 to 135 ft | 8 to 12 | $105,000 |
| Sanlorenzo | Semi-custom motor yachts | 90 to 119 ft | 8 to 10 | $109,500 |
| Ferretti | Flybridge yachts | 85 to 130 ft | 8 to 10 | $110,000 |
| Sunseeker | Sport yachts and superyachts | 120 to 154 ft | 10 to 12 | $123,900 |
| Westport | Tri-deck motor yachts | 130 to 164 ft | 10 to 12 | $138,000 |
| Benetti | Superyachts | 120 ft and up | 10 to 12 | $199,000 |
The typical week is the middle high-season rate of the yachts cruising the Bahamas, October 2026, at the standard we recommend for the motor yachts and Sunreef and across the whole fleet for Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot and Leopard. The APA of 25 to 40% and the 14% charter tax come on top, and our Bahamas yacht charter cost guide works through a real example.
Which yacht builder suits a family in the Bahamas?
When is the best time to charter in the Bahamas?
March to May is usually the best time for a Bahamas charter, and our best time for a Bahamas yacht charter guide goes month by month. To browse by type instead of builder, see our motor yacht, superyacht and catamaran charters in the Bahamas.
Every builder we list for the Bahamas is below, and our DMA Yachting guides cover the same yards in every destination.
People also ask
What is the best yacht builder to charter in the Bahamas?
It depends on the group. For eight to ten guests, an Azimut, Princess or Ferretti of about 100 feet; for twelve, a Westport 130 or a Benetti; for a catamaran, a Sunreef 70 or 80.
Which yacht builder is the most common in the Bahamas?
Azimut, with 57 yachts cruising the Bahamas in our catalogue, followed by Sunseeker and Benetti.
Do these prices include the APA and tax?
No. They are typical high-season charter fees; add an APA of 25 to 40% and the 14% Bahamas charter tax on the charter fee.
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