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Bahamas Yacht Charter – 6-Day Itinerary Guide to Bahamas 
GALE WINDS Yacht Description
Presented by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht GALE WINDS is a 122 ft motor yacht featuring a jetski and a hot tub. GALE WINDS spends the summer and winter season in the Bahamas. She was delivered by the famous yacht builder Delta in 1997. A well-done refit was completed in 2020/22. The spacious yacht layout features 4 cozy cabins and comfortably accommodates a group of 8 guests.
GALE WINDS is classified as a superyacht. The roomy aft deck leads to the attractive and sleek main salon.. The main saloon is a gathering space to spend time when the aft deck might not be as desirable (at port, private conversations) and serves as a location of entertainment. 4 spacious cabins are thoughtfully spread out for maximum privacy and comfort.
The motor yacht features Twin Detroit Diesel/MTU M91 engines .
Accommodation
GALE WINDS features a VIP stateroom on deck forward with a king bed, large windows and en-suite bathroom with shower.The master is below and forward with full beam allowing for a vanity on one side, sofa on the other, his and her closets and full beam his and hers bathroom with center line shower.
The port guest room has a king bed and the starboard guest room has a queen bed, both with en-suite bathroom with shower and full entertainment systems.
What is the cabin arrangement of GALE WINDS?
- 3 king cabins
- 1 queen cabin
- 4 double cabins
GALE WINDS
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Weekly price: $80,000 - $80,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 122'
- # of Guests: 8
- # of Cabins: 4
- # of Crew: 5
- Builder: Delta
- Consumption: 100 US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 17
- Max. Speed: 19
- Built Year: 1997
- Refit: 2020/22
GALE WINDS Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days
Base Price
APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc)
Total
Note
14 day charter
160,000$
to
160,000$
32,000$ to
48,000$
192,000$ to 208,000$
Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter
80,000$
to
80,000$
16,000$ to
24,000$
96,000$ to 104,000$
Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter
40,000$
to
40,000$
8,000$ to
12,000$
48,000$ to 52,000$
The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
80,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 40,000$
1 day charter
13,333$
to
16,000$
2,667$ to
4,000$
16,000$ to 20,000$
Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified.
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 160,000$ to 160,000$ | 32,000$ to 48,000$ | 192,000$ to 208,000$ | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 80,000$ to 80,000$ | 16,000$ to 24,000$ | 96,000$ to 104,000$ | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 40,000$ to 40,000$ | 8,000$ to 12,000$ | 48,000$ to 52,000$ | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 80,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 40,000$ | |
| 1 day charter | 13,333$ to 16,000$ | 2,667$ to 4,000$ | 16,000$ to 20,000$ | Please inquire, the possibility/availability of a 1 day charter needs to be verified. |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: $80,000
High season rate: $80,000
DELIVERY MAY APPLY - (New Special Conditions Language as of March 2022) All parties agree that the Charterer shall pay to reposition the yacht for this charter. This delivery fee will be XXXX gallons and will be estimated at the current fuel price, 30 days prior to the charter. This payment will be due with the final charter payment. Should the yacht secure another charter within 4 days of this booking, out of the same port, the amount will be split between the charters and the credit will be added to the Charterers APA account.
2800 Gallons Roundtrip to Nassau
Christmas/ New Years - 10 night minimum OR for one week over either holiday please add 15%
** EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 - 10% VAT will need to be quoted for all Bahamas charters in addition to the 4% Charter Tax **DELIVERY MAY APPLY - (New Special Conditions Language as of March 2022) All parties agree that the Charterer shall pay to reposition the yacht for this charter. This delivery fee will be XXXX gallons and will be estimated at the current fuel price, 30 days prior to the charter. This payment will be due with the final charter payment. Should the yacht secure another charter within 4 days of this booking, out of the same port, the amount will be split between the charters and the credit will be added to the Charterers APA account.
2800 Gallons Roundtrip to Nassau
Christmas/ New Years - 10 night minimum OR for one week over either holiday please add 15%
** EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 - 10% VAT will need to be quoted for all Bahamas charters in addition to the 4% Charter Tax **
Price Terms
Plus Expenses
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Onboard
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
Kettle Bells 5-45 lbs
Adjustable Dumbbells
Bosu Balance Ball
TRK Suspension Bands
Adjustable Bench
Yoga mats
Garage fitness sand bags 50-250 lbs adjustable
Jump ropes
Crew
Crew Information
Captain
First Mate/Engineer
Chief Stewardess
Deckhand/Stewardess
Chef
Captain: Karen Holton
Captain Karen Holtan – Karen is originally from Oregon and while growing up on a small farm watched Jacque Cousteau specials any chance she got. After becoming a SCUBA instructor, she started working full time on the water and worked her way up from deckhand/instructor to Captain. After 4 years on SCUBA vessels Karen then transferred to yachts and has had a chance to work from Canada to the Caribbean to Croatia. When not onboard helping guests, Karen loves to travel, take photos and get in the water anytime she can.
First Mate/Engineer Avery Russell– was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, but found himself pulled to south Florida in pursuit of the salt life where the ocean, water sports and boating became his new way of life. Avery found that yachting combined his love for the ocean with his interest in traveling the world.
Chief Stewardess Alana De Jager – Alana is originally from South Africa, where she grew up in the small surf town of Jeffreys Bay. She moved to Cape Town with her twin sister to pursue their passion for garment construction and finished with a BA Degree in Fashion design back in 2014. After completing her BA Degree, she had a quest for travel and adventure. The motivation to live and work on the water came naturally and in 2015 Alana decided to pursue her career within the yachting industry. Having worked on boats ranging between 30m to 60m and completing three crossings in the last 7 years, Alana is committed to give her guests the most enjoyable experience and making sure all their needs are attended to.
Deckhand/Stewardess Emily Fozard – Emily hails from the coast of Southern California where her childhood love for the ocean has manifested into a career. After graduating she took a gap year to travel the world and surf. During her last stop in Indonesia, she discovered yachting and started her career in the Mediterranean. Besides surfing, her downtime enjoyments are reading memoirs and exploring new cities.
Chef LaDarrion Wallace – LaDarrion is originally from Missouri and was given the passion and love of cooking from his grandmother. He was never far from the kitchen growing up. After finishing culinary school, he worked at a myriad of hospitality establishments where he honed the skills he possesses today. When not in the galley you can find him on a board of any kind from kitesurfing to snowboarding. Traveling is his passion, and it reflects in his creative and diverse cuisines.
