Six crewed vessels working out of Nassau, from sailing catamarans to a 100 foot mega yacht, with the guest numbers and starting rates for each.
Choosing the Right Yacht
What makes a charter day work has less to do with length than with the shape of the vessel and the size of your group. A sport yacht gets a small party out to the sandbars and back quickly. A sailing catamaran trades some of that speed for shade, deck space and a hull that barely moves at anchor, which counts for a great deal when there are children aboard or anyone who is uneasy on the water. A large power catamaran is the only sensible answer once a group runs past twenty.
The six vessels below all work out of Nassau. Every specification, guest number and starting rate on this page comes from the operators themselves. Rates are quoted in US dollars before the 14 percent Bahamas tax and they move with the season, so ask us what is free on your dates before you plan around any one yacht.
Important: Fleet Availability Changes Constantly
Charter yachts are privately owned and the fleet is never static. Vessels are sold, move destinations, and are repositioned between Miami and Nassau depending on the season. Some appear only for part of the year, and some leave the charter market altogether.
Pricing moves as well, rates are affected by season, demand, fuel costs and wider market conditions. For those reasons, the yachts shown on this page may not always represent live availability, and a yacht listed here is not guaranteed to be available on your dates.
Each listing shows what is included, the water toys she carries and the rate the day starts at. Select any photograph to open the full size gallery for that yacht.
Sailing Catamaran
56 Lagoon Catamaran
Starting rate$4,800 USD
Charter length5 hour charter
GuestsUp to 16 guests
Tax14 percent Bahamas tax applies
Amura II is a 2017 Lagoon 560 and one of the most requested sailing catamarans working out of Nassau. A full crew handles the sailing and the cooking, so nobody aboard has to think about either. The chef serves a cooked lunch built around fillet and lobster with seasonal sides, and fresh fruit and appetizers keep arriving through the day.
She holds an exclusive arrangement with Pig Beach on Athol Island, which puts a swim with the pigs minutes from Nassau rather than a long run south. From there the day usually carries on to Rose Island and Green Turtle Cay, where the snorkeling is built around the sea turtles.
On Board
Full crew, sailing and meals handled for you
Chef lunch of fillet and lobster with seasonal sides
The 2018 Lagoon 620 is the larger of the two Lagoons and lives in Nassau year round. The extra length buys more of everything that counts on a long day out, deck area, separate places to sit, and enough room that a group of sixteen never feels like sixteen. A captain, a mate and a chef run the day between them.
Lunch is cooked aboard and built around fillet and lobster with seasonal sides, with fruit and appetizers served through the charter. She also carries the deeper toy locker of the two Lagoons, so there is something for the guests who want to be in the water all day and plenty of shaded deck for the ones who would rather not move. She suits a family day, a celebration or a company outing equally well.
On Board
Captain, mate and chef aboard
Chef lunch of fillet and lobster with seasonal sides
This is the easiest day in the fleet to budget for, because almost nothing is added at the end. Nassau to Rose Island takes about forty minutes aboard the 64 foot Predator, and the bar is open from the moment you step on. Titos Vodka, Patron Tequila, gin, rum, whisky, beer and wine are all included. Champagne and Dom Perignon can be added on request, and guests are welcome to bring their own bottles aboard.
The chef cooks a proper lunch rather than laying out a buffet. Grilled shrimp skewers with lemongrass, ginger and garlic to begin, then local mahi mahi in a mango lime sauce over sweet potato puree, crispy kale, an asparagus and goat cheese salad, grilled vegetables, and a dessert the chef decides on the day. In the water, the snorkeling at Green Turtle Cay is built around sea turtles and tropical fish, the beaches are the quiet ones, and dolphins turn up often enough to be worth watching for.
On Board
Fully all inclusive, open bar from the moment you board
Titos Vodka, Patron Tequila, gin, rum, whisky, beer and wine
Champagne and Dom Perignon upgrades on request
Guests may bring their own beverages aboard
Chef prepared lunch served on board
Snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish at Green Turtle Cay
The Santtina exists for the charters that are simply too big for a sailing catamaran. Guests above the first six are charged per head, which keeps a large group affordable per person. She carries a captain, mates, servers and bartenders, and that crew list is the real difference once a party runs past twenty, because nobody ends up waiting for a drink or a plate.
Mimosas go round as guests board. After that the bar covers rum, tequila, gin, vodka, whisky, wine, champagne, local beer, fresh juices and soft drinks, and the bartenders mix mojitos, mai tais, pina coladas, margaritas, Bahama mamas and Bloody Marys to order. Lunch is grilled lobster with garlic butter alongside Brazilian picanha steak, served with seasoned chicken wings, homemade garlic bread, corn on the cob, pasta salad and a fresh green salad, with mini cheesecakes to finish.
Atlantis II is a tri deck power catamaran, and the beam of the two hulls gives her the interior and exterior space of a 120 foot yacht. She is the only vessel in the Bahamas licensed to carry more than sixty guests on day and special event charters out of Nassau and Paradise Island, which is why she takes the weddings and the corporate days that nothing else in the fleet can handle.
Her other trick is the one guests remember. She can beach herself directly onto the sand, so you walk down the ladder straight onto the beach with no tender and no waiting. A mimosa meets you on arrival and the bar stays open from there. Lunch is the same surf and turf spread of grilled lobster and picanha steak with the sides and the cheesecake to finish. Jet skis can be added for an extra charge. Guests above the first six are $210 USD per adult and $130 USD per child aged 3 to 16.
On Board
Tri deck layout with the space of a 120 foot yacht
The only vessel in the Bahamas licensed for over 60 guests
Beaches herself on the sand so guests step straight off
The Dominator came out of a half million dollar refit and it shows everywhere. Four cabins and five heads below, a flybridge large enough to work as a second venue rather than an afterthought, and a jacuzzi set into the bow. The lighting system was rebuilt inside and out, and the audio and video can be driven from any smartphone on board.
Zero speed stabilizers hold her steady at anchor, which is the difference between a long day on a hundred foot yacht and a long day on a boat. There is an oversized grill for cooking aboard, and the toy locker carries a Zodiac tender, two stand up paddleboards, a kayak, a large water mat, water skis and a wakeboard. She charters by the day or by the week, and the rate varies with the size of the group.
Exact provision varies by vessel. We will confirm what applies to the specific yacht you are considering.
Licensed captain and professional crew
First mate on most vessels
Chef generally on yachts around 45ft and above
Freshly prepared meals where a chef is on board
Premium open bar and cocktails
Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres
Snorkeling equipment
Water toys these vary by yacht
Bluetooth sound system where fitted
Fuel and marina logistics
Not every yacht carries the same equipment. Jet skis in particular vary by vessel. Where available they may be included or offered at additional cost. Ask about a specific yacht and we will confirm exactly what is on board.
Common Questions
Questions About the Fleet
Choosing a vessel is usually simpler than it looks. These are the questions that decide it.
How do I know which yacht suits my group?
Group size, how far you want to go, and whether anyone is nervous on the water. Those three answers usually narrow the fleet to two or three sensible options. Tell us and we will do the narrowing for you.
What is the difference between a motor yacht and a catamaran?
A motor yacht is faster and more enclosed, which matters if you want to reach the Exumas. A catamaran gives you far more deck space and sits flatter at anchor, which matters for families and for anyone prone to seasickness.
How many guests can each yacht carry?
The figures on this page are the ones the operators quote. The two Lagoon catamarans take up to sixteen guests. The Sunseeker Predator starts at six and goes to fourteen. The Santtina carries up to fifty five and Atlantis II up to sixty, both with a per person charge above the first six. We confirm the exact number against your dates.
Do all the yachts have a chef on board?
No. A chef is generally available on yachts of roughly forty five feet and larger, and on the larger catamarans. On smaller vessels the arrangement differs, and we will tell you which applies.
Do all the yachts carry the same water toys?
No, and we will not claim otherwise. Water toys vary from vessel to vessel. Jet skis in particular are not on every yacht, and where available they may be included or offered at additional cost.
Why do only some yachts have their own page?
The fleet changes constantly, so we maintain detailed pages for the vessels that charter here most consistently. Others come and go seasonally. Ask about any yacht and we will send you current detail even if it has no page.
Can we look around the yacht before booking?
Sometimes, depending on where the vessel is and whether it is on charter. It is worth asking, particularly for a multi day booking where you will be living on board.
Are the yachts air conditioned?
The larger motor yachts have air conditioned interiors. This matters more than guests expect in July and August, when the salon becomes the place people retreat to between swims.
Can we charter a yacht overnight?
Yes. Multi day charters normally spend nights at anchor in sheltered water rather than returning to a marina. See our three day charter page for how that works.
Are the prices on this page final?
No. They are the starting rates quoted at the time of writing, before the 14 percent Bahamas tax and before any gratuity. Charter rates move with season, fuel costs and demand, and the size of your group changes the figure. Treat them as a guide and let us quote your actual dates.
Is a yacht listed here guaranteed to be available?
No. Vessels are privately owned and are sold, repositioned between Miami and Nassau, or withdrawn for the owner's own use. Treat this page as a guide to the kind of fleet we work with, then ask us what is genuinely free.
What happens if the yacht we booked has a problem?
Mechanical issues are rare but they do happen. If a vessel cannot sail we will offer the closest available alternative and be straightforward about any difference in cost or specification.
Ask What’s Available on Your Dates
Rather than working from a list that may already be out of date, tell us when you are coming and how many guests you have. We will check what is genuinely free and send you real options with real pricing.
Honest guidance on which vessel actually suits your group and your day.
