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Bahamas Luxury Yacht Charter

Life is better in the Bahamas

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When To Go

Year Round

High Season

December - April

Cruising Area

Caribbean

Local Currency

$ Bahamian Dollar

The Bahamas – An Adventurer’s Paradise

Scattered like dabs of color across the sea, the Bahamas are made for exploration, and there is no better way to do it than on a yacht charter. For centuries the country’s 700 islands and 2,400 cays have drawn everyone from pirates to rum smugglers.

So why a private yacht charter? Because the Bahamas practically ask for one. You can sail the Abacos, dive the blue holes of Andros, kayak the cays of the Exumas, lounge on Eleuthera’s beaches, or dig into pirate history in Nassau. Whatever your mix of water and sand, there is a Bahamian island that fits, each one set against the same backdrop of blues and greens. Once you know how to charter a yacht, there is no excuse not to. Pick up the brush and paint your own adventure.

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Why Charter a Yacht in the Bahamas?

A few reasons the Bahamas works so well for a charter:

  • Over 700 islands and cays to explore
  • Easy access through the international airport in Nassau (New Providence Island)
  • Laid-back island culture
  • Vibrant coral reefs
  • World-class fishing and diving
  • A wide selection of charter yachts available year-round

What are the best islands to explore in the Bahamas?

With over 700 islands to choose from, the Bahamas has something for most tastes, whether you are after adventure, something out of the ordinary, or simply a place to slow down.

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The Exumas

The Exumas run 365 cays across more than 100 miles, so there is always another anchorage around the corner. Staniel Cay is one of the busier stops for visiting yachts, and just across the water is Thunderball Grotto, the snorkeling and dive site made famous by the James Bond film. The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is largely untouched, and Pig Beach is home to the swimming pigs the islands are known for. Between the reefs, the empty cays, and the clear water, the Exumas are hard to beat.

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Abaco Islands

Less than 200 miles east of South Florida and reached by flying into Marsh Harbour, the Abacos are mostly uninhabited. The chain takes in Great Abaco, Little Abaco, and a string of smaller barrier cays, all sheltered by the third largest barrier reef in the world. It is a strong destination for fishing, diving, and watersports. Your superyacht crew can point you to stops like Great Guana Cay, Man-O-War Cay, Spanish Cay, Green Turtle Cay, and Hope Town on Elbow Cay. The weather runs much like South Florida’s, which makes the Abacos an easy place to relax with family and friends.

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Eleuthera

Eleuthera is one of our favorite charter destinations, all long beaches of white and pink sand and an easy pace. Its appeal is in the simplicity and the friendliness of the people who live there. It is a quiet, low-key island that will not suit everyone, but when you want to recharge there are few better places to do it. Make time for Harbour Island, often called the Nantucket of the Caribbean for its three miles of pink beach, and for Spanish Wells just to the north, a fishing community that feels like a New England seaside town dropped into the tropics.

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Out Islands

East of the Exumas and south of Eleuthera, the southern Bahamas feel a long way from the modern world, which is the appeal if you are after quiet and space. Cat Island mixes natural beauty with history, with the remnants of early colonial towns and old pineapple plantations, plus the highest point in the Bahamas, topped by a stone abbey hermitage with views across the island. Further south, San Salvador rises out of the sea. Known as the site of Christopher Columbus’ landfall, it is ringed by steep ocean drop-offs that make it excellent for fishing and diving. The Out Islands are the remote side of the Bahamas, and they are best reached by yacht.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a wide range of crewed motor yachts, from smaller modern boats to large superyachts suited to bigger groups.

Yes. Itineraries often include Norman’s Cay, Rose Island, and other quiet spots that are ideal for anchoring in shallow water and having the place largely to yourselves.

Most Bahamas charters are multi-day trips. Day charters are not something we offer as standard, but depending on the yacht and its availability, special arrangements are sometimes possible, so contact our team if that is what you have in mind.

At Moran Yacht & Ship, we specialize in crewed motor yacht charters, with private yachts, classic motor yachts, and larger superyachts on offer. We focus mainly on motor yachts in the Bahamas, but our charter brokers can also advise on other types, such as catamarans and sailing yachts, if that suits your group better. Reach out and we will help you find the right one.

Most Bahamas charters stay in the region, but we also run separate itineraries for the British Virgin Islands and other Caribbean destinations. Reach out to talk through multi-destination options or which one is the better fit.

Set Sail the Right Way

Our charter team does more than match you to a boat. We help plan the trip, from choosing the right yacht to suggesting stops like Paradise Island, Green Turtle Cay, or the swimming pigs of the Exumas. Whether you want a week of diving and clear water, long dinners on deck, or simply time with friends, the brokers here have run these trips before and will build the itinerary around what you want.

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