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SEVEN SEAS is a 109.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Netherlands by Oceanco and delivered in 2023.

Her top speed is 20.0 kn. She has a gross tonnage of 4349.0 GT and a 16.0 m beam.

She was designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design , who has designed 12 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Lateral Naval Architects , who has architected 5 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (29 other superyacht interiors designed) and Molly Isaksen Interiors - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

SEVEN SEAS is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed is 0.14 kn above the average.

SEVEN SEAS is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1361 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Bahamas. For more information regarding SEVEN SEAS's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: SEVEN SEAS
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement
• Builder: Oceanco
• Naval Architect: Lateral Naval Architects
• Exterior Designer: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design
• Interior Designer: Molly Isaksen Interiors , Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design

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Het schip SEVEN SEAS (IMO 9840178, MMSI 319225300) is een Yacht schip, gebouwd in 2022 en varend onder de vlag van Cayman Islands.

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Meet ‘Seven Seas,’ a Stylish 357-Foot Superyacht That May or May Not Belong to Hollywood Royalty

The oceanco vessel is presumably owned by director steven spielberg., rachel cormack.

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Oceanco claims Seven Seas also offers “outstanding performance and seakeeping ability.” The folks at Lateral Naval Architects carried out an extensive optimization process to ensure the 4,444 GT cruiser excels in all areas, and even partnered with Oceanco to develop the propulsion system. Seven Seas is powered by twin MTU 20V 4000 M73L diesel engines that can produce 4,813 hp each and propel the vessel to 20 knots. She is also the first LY3-compliant yacht (the British government’s classification for big commercial craft), to feature a marine evacuation system, according to Oceanco. Such systems make it easy and quick for you to slide into a lifeboat should an emergency situation arise.

The original Seven Seas, now known as Man of Steel , was delivered to Spielberg in 2010. The four-time Academy Award winner, who ranks as the most commercially successful director in history with a net worth of $4 billion, spared no expense when designing his dream machine. He opted for nine generous staterooms, a spa, a gym, a pool, a beach club, a helipad, a tender garage, and a full movie theater, of course. Over the past decade, the OG Seven Seas has lived up to its moniker, sailing the coast of France during the Cannes Film Festival and the waters of Antigua and Barbuda. The high-profile 282-footer will certainly be a tough act to follow, but the new 357-footer could well steal the spotlight.

Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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Oceanco celebrates delivery of Seven Seas

Oceanco is proud to announce the delivery of Seven Seas , a remarkable 109-meter motoryacht that showcases the extraordinary collaboration between Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and Molly Isakse n Interior s . 

Setting Seven Seas apart is her beautifully proportioned profile and the exquisite use of natural materials and glass onboard, offering guests an unparalleled outward-looking experience.

Under the unique expertise and guidance of Lateral Naval Architects, the project underwent an extensive optimization process, resulting in outstanding performance and seakeeping ability. She is also the first LY3-compliant yacht to feature a Marine Evacuation System.

Oceanco is proud to deliver Seven Seas . We wish her f air winds for unforgettable adventures throughout a lifetime .  

SPECIFICATIONS

Length 109m / 357ft Beam 16m / 52ft Speed 20 knots Interior & Exterior Design Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design Interior Design Molly Isaksen Interiors Naval Architecture Lateral Naval Architects Owner’s representative Y.CO

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598  Crewed Luxury Yachts for Charter in the Bahamas

Bahamas Yacht Charter

A Bahamas yacht charter promises guests a slice of tropical perfection and unparalleled escapism. The idyllic chain of islands that form the Bahamas provides yacht charter guests with a decadent cocktail of sun-drenched sands (even pink ones), crystalline waters teeming with marine life, and diverse topography.

Comprising more than 700 heavenly islands with precious few inhabited, the cruising grounds of the Bahamas archipelago offer a fascinating mixture of seclusion and connectedness. Expect a gloriously slower pace of life that harmonizes with the gentle tide, blended with a fiesta of blazing color and soft-calypso: an endearingly exotic charter experience.

Silhouetted by coral cays, aquamarine shallows are garlanded with glistening coves and iridescent bays are often only three or four meters deep, making the Bahamas both a perennial family favorite and a jet-setter's paradise. It's ideal territory for shallow draft yachts or catamarans, who can cozy up to seldom-visited anchorages and soak up their celestial calm, or delve deeper for an aquatic adventure.

Bahamas Yacht Charters: At a Glance

• Constant sunshine Its sun-drenched shores amid cinematic landscapes charm yacht charter guests all-year-round. A blissful sanctuary awaits you when you reach these islands.
• 700 islands, cays, and islets Make up the achingly beautiful jigsaw that is the Bahamas archipelago; expect beaches and bays that make your heart sing as par for the course. You'll be spoilt for choice with stunning anchorages.
• 4% cruising fee Attractively low fees help to make the Bahamas an enduringly popular yacht charter destination.
• Easily accessible Reaching the Bahamas is a mere hours flight from Florida or three hours from New York and Toronto. The Bahamas also has excellent transport links to other worldwide destinations.
• Tropical thrills The Bahamas is a place of endless adventure and intrigue: from swimming with inquisitive pigs and gliding alongside friendly nurse sharks; to strolling otherworldly pink beaches and diving into coral-filled caves that once appeared in a James Bond film. The list really does go on and on.
• Shallow waters The Bahamas' alluringly clear waters aren't deep, so shallow draught motor yachts, sailing yachts or catamarans provide guests with more opportunities to admire the Bahamas' natural splendor.

Where to Charter a Yacht in the Bahamas

Sensationally beautiful cays dapple every part of this glittering archipelago, so Bahamas yacht charter guests can take their pick of destinations to venture to. Every kind of possible itinerary can be catered to here; from simply recalibrating on silky sanded beaches lapped by gentle waves of unearthly blue: to shimmying the night away at twinkling bars until dawn; to whiling away sun-kissed afternoons golfing, snorkeling, fishing, and even horseback riding.

Below you'll find some of the most popular destinations for yacht charters in the Bahamas:

Nassau and Paradise Island Best for : vibrant nightlife, iconic scenery, and its proximity to high-end resorts (the renowned The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island) with bountiful casino and fine cuisine options

The Abacos Best for : endless powdery sand beaches, glittering coves, sheltered bays, verdant forests, and idyllic diving opportunities

The Exumas Best for : seeing the famed swimming pigs, incredible underwater caves, friendly nurse sharks, spellbindingly turquoise waters, exclusive resorts, and deserted cays

Eleuthera Best for : ethereal natural pools, vividly colorful architecture, lesser-known architectural feats, less frequented beaches and vast stretches of transcendental coral reefs that make it a snorkeling and diving paradise

Harbor Island Best for : flamingo pink beaches and waterfront parties from dusk until dawn, charming sundowner spots, and exquisite world-class dining

Grand Bahamas Best for : magical underwater caves, with fascinating subaquatic snorkel and dive sites in abundance, and a national park for epic nature trails

Types of Charter Yachts in the Bahamas

Crewed motor yacht charters and luxury catamaran charters are undoubtedly the best way to discover the Bahamas.

As one of the most popular destinations for yacht charters in the Caribbean , guests have countless fleet options when it comes to a Bahamas crewed charter. If you are unsure whether to opt for a motor yacht, sailing yacht or catamaran to cruise Bahamian waters, here are some main points to consider:

Shallow Cruising Grounds

The waters all around the Bahamas are fairly shallow, often no more than 4 meters deep, and even less in some places. Therefore, yachts with shallow drafts make the ideal choice for luxury charters around this enchanting region.

Most sailing charter yachts come equipped with a retractable keel, facilitating access to the beautiful turquoise shallows, although larger sailing yachts may still find their draft too deep for some areas, even with their keel up!

To get around this, some of the larger luxury yachts drop their anchor further out into the deeper waters and use their onboard tenders to explore the area, where guests can experience the thrill of getting up close and personal with the archipelago’s astonishing marine fauna, including rays, sharks and inquisitive swimming pigs. The yachts’ tenders also enable even greater access to the Bahamas' myriad exquisite island reefs and blue lagoons.

Motor yacht charter in the Bahamas

A luxury motor yacht provides guests with a tranquil haven to uncover the startling beauty of the Bahamas. Whether you want to peacefully bronze under Bahamian rays or get out the jet skis and whizz around deserted islands, a crewed motor yacht charter in the Bahamas provides you with boundless itinerary options. 

Sailing Yacht Charter in the Bahamas

Chartering a sailing yacht in the Bahamas means you can embrace all that these substantially beautiful islands have to offer. Cruising further afield to otherwise inaccessible sleepy villages with chalk-white beaches and waters suffused with a pale aqua glow is worth incorporating into any itinerary.

Catamaran Charter in the Bahamas

Given that the majority of catamarans have shallow drafts, crewed catamaran charters are a highly popular choice for Bahamas vacations. As you can cruise close to the cays, guests can savor the liberating feeling of being able to jump off-board at almost any point. Whether it's to dive amid sunken shipwrecks and admire shoals of fish that shimmy through fronds of coral in a kaleidoscope of color or to dance the night away at a private island under a blanket of stars; the choice is all yours.

How Much Does It Cost To Charter a Yacht in the Bahamas?

Bahamas yacht charters are plentiful, which means there are a vast array of motor yacht and catamaran charters to suit every type of budget. The average prices for motor and sailing yacht charters in the Bahamas are as follows;

For motor yacht rentals in Bahamas, prices can range from $42,100 to $1.47m per week, plus expenses

For luxury sailing yacht rentals in Bahamas, prices can go from $30,000 to $343,476 weekly, plus expenses

Tax for Yacht Charters in the Bahamas

What is the cost of tax for yacht charters in the Bahamas? From the 1st of July 2022, a new 10% VAT rate will be levied on the total charter fee, and is applicable to all yachts cruising in Bahamian waters. The new 10% levy does not replace the current 4% cruising fee which remains payable to the Port Department. 

All yachts wishing to cruise within the archipelago must now register for VAT in the Bahamas and receive a Bahamian TIN number. 

Please consult your chosen yacht charter broker who will be able to offer personalized advice on VAT and any other business for your next Bahamas yacht charter.

Foreign-Flagged Yachts in US Waters

There are strict and complicated rules governing commercial yacht charters (non-private) cruising US waters, which in general means that only US-flagged yachts or US built yachts with a coastwise endorsement can conduct yacht charters in the US. Furthermore, yachts that are available for charter are considered to be "engaging in a trade" and thus ineligible for a US cruising licence. Most luxury charter yachts are also not US duty paid.

As the majority of the charter fleet are foreign-flagged yachts, Bahamas yacht charters will likely begin outside of the US, usually in the Bahamian capital of Nassau where there is a large busy international airport.

That said, it is possible to pick-up charter guests in the US so long as the yacht's next port of call is outside of US waters. This can be a good option for those wishing to meet the boat in Florida and cruise down to the Bahamas from here.

Where Should I Begin My Yacht Charter in the Bahamas?

The vast majority of yacht charters in the Bahamas embark and disembark in the country's picturesque capital  Nassau , which is home to its best-known international ports, dotted with top-rung marinas all along its azure waters. The city is justly renowned for its throng of fine-dining options, boutiques, hip eateries, and casinos fringed by towering palm trees. Nassau is also conveniently located for cruising to the Exumas and beyond.

For a real respite from the crowds, it's common for yacht charter guests to embark their vessel at Marsh Harbor on the  Abaco Islands ,  where you can trace the mesmerizing string of sandy cays that can be found here. Its shores, a serene and shimmering topaz, are perfect for dropping anchor and taking the toys for a spin.

When is the Best Time to Visit the Bahamas by Yacht?

One of the great joys of choosing a Bahamas yacht charter is that its balmy climes and shallow waters make it more or less ideal to cruise all-year-round* .  But the Bahamas does have a peak season from mid-December to mid-April. The average temperatures of both Bahamian summers and winters are unsurprisingly tropical: hovering between 24-29 degrees and rarely dipping below this. 

During the summertime (from May until October), guests can expect endless sunshine and some humidity, while from November until April, the Bahamas has a slightly cooler temperature and colder waters.

*However, whilst Bahamian weather is pleasingly warm all-year the islands do fall within the hurricane belt, running from June until the end of November along the US East Coast and the Caribbean. The Western Caribbean's own hurricane season usually starts from mid-September until early November.

Nevertheless, it is worth keeping in mind that hurricanes in the Bahamas are fairly infrequent, and even less so than on the US East Coast.

Marinas in the Bahamas

It is not hyperbole to say that the Bahamas offers some of the most spectacular marinas in the world: from glamorous hotspots replete with award-winning restaurants, designer stores, and buzzing beach bars, to the exquisite barefoot luxury that emanates from the less frequented.

A slew of activities is on offer here, including bonefishing, ocean fishing, dolphin watching, golfing, and snorkeling. And that's not even to mention the dizzying array of casinos, water parks, and marine reserves you can also find. Simply put, marinas in the Bahamas are simply of the finest caliber.

But which marinas are the best? Below are some charter favorites:

• Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina : the newly renovated marina at Paradise Landing close to the famous Atlantis Resort in Nassau offers a raft of 5-star amenities, wellness facilities and world-class retail outlets, not to mention exclusive restaurants and bars, alongside an on-site customs facility and slips catering to yachts up to 420ft (128m) LOA.
• Treasure Cay Beach, Marina and Golf Resort (The Abacos): well-protected deep water marina, with excellent provisioning. Features an outstanding golf course, as well a spa for an extra dose of pampering. Excursions to see the delightful water-bound pigs can also be arranged here. It offers a 164-berth capacity up to 46m.
• Green Turtle Club and Marina (The Abacos): tranquil and conveniently located to Abaco's hotspots as well as a perfect spot for beach hikes and land-based activities. Accommodates 40 berths up to 39m.
• Atlantis Marina: iconic megayacht marina featuring a protected harbor with 63 berths up to 67m. Has an extensive number of facilities including a golf course, casino, spa, water park, and more. You can also arrange swimming with dolphins excursions here.
• Emerald Bay Marina (The Exumas): large superyacht marina that has a berth capacity of 150 for yachts up to 79m. Within easy reach of many mesmerizing cays, including Cave Cay and Staniel Cay.
• Palm Cay Marina (Nassau): ideal jumping point for exploring Paradise Island and the Exumas, with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities. 194 berth capacity up to 33m.
• Highbourne Cay Marina: exclusive marina on a privately owned island, seen as the gateway to the Exumas. Accommodates up to 26 berths.

Popular Anchorages in the Bahamas

The Bahamas has jaw-dropping anchorages in abundance, flecked all along the 590-mile-long archipelago.

In the Exumas , you must cruise towards Leaf Cay to meet the colony of stocky but amiable Iguanas who call it home. You won't miss them: they'll be ready and waiting to greet you when you drop anchor. You should also pay a visit to  Staniel Cay, where the famed  Thunderball Grotto ( named after the 1965 James Bond film) is located, to see a cave illuminated by light and flourishes of angelfish. Closeby, you'll find Big Major Cay's  swimming pigs, who have a seemingly never-ending capacity for treats, and Shroud Cay's sea turtles contently floating amid a dramatic underwater backdrop. Simply put, it's a wildlife lover's paradise.

In the Abacos, head south to the isolated Great Guana Cay and  spend an afternoon snorkeling around the marine park, or alternatively, head straight to its golf course. Further north, you'll find Green Turtle Cay : where fishing boats stand charmingly in front of timber houses in a perfectly graduated shade of pastels. Swimming pigs (yes, there's even more here!) are located in nearby Noname Cay . And last but not least, bathe in the calm, warm shores of  Treasure Cay,  where you will find some of the best beaches in the world.

Elsewhere, other popular anchorages include those in  Eleuthera , an island steeped in cultural significance but manages to retain its erstwhile charm. Set towards  St. George's Cay to drink up the peaceful ambiance of Spanish Wells beach  and meander the historic  Governor's Harbor.

Read more: 10 Day Exumas Yacht Charter Itinerary

Best Airports in the Bahamas for Yacht Charters

Reaching your crewed yacht charter in the Bahamas is a breeze, with more than 20 international airports at your disposal, plus myriad smaller private and public airports. However, some are more conveniently located to popular yacht charter destinations than others. Here are the most popular airports for yacht charters in the Bahamas:

• Nassau Lyndon-Pindling International Airport: best for charters starting in vibrant Nassau, as it is conveniently located to the docks of many world-class marinas and can be a quick tender ride from the airport. 
• Georgetown, Great Exuma Airport : ideally located to reach the world-famous swimming pigs in the Exumas. Daily international flights are available.
• North Eleuthera Airport: an international airport that is best for reaching the quaint Eleuthera and Harbor Island.
• Marsh Harbor International Airport: ideal for charters commencing on the crystal clear shores of Abacos, being only 7.9km away.
• Treasure Cay Airport : smaller than Marsh Harbor International Airport, this one is perfect for Northern Abacos yacht charters, taking a short water taxi ride to Green Turtle Cay to reach your destination.

Booking Advice from the Experts

We strongly recommend booking with your yacht charter broker at least three to six months in advance, as the Bahamas is a highly popular Caribbean luxury yacht charter destination. By doing so, you will increase the likelihood of securing your preferred dates and you will have a greater selection of yachts on offer to choose from.

This also ensures your broker has enough time to craft a personalized itinerary and secure a berth at a popular marina.

Local Insight

• Keep in mind that the endless sunshine from mid-December until April attracts a high number of visitors to this idyllic location, and this is when the Bahamas is usually at its busiest.
• New Providence Island (where Nassau and the extraordinary Atlantis Resort and Marina are situated) tends to be heaving with cruise ships. If you are looking for a calmer charter, this is worth taking into consideration.
• Weather conditions and wind strength play a crucial role in anchorage spots in the Bahamas, so plan any overnight anchorages accordingly.
• Some anchorages can be a bit of a challenge to set: it's common for heavy grass to cover a large section of some of the better spots to drop anchor 
• Anchorages that appear to have a sandy bottom can oftentimes be just a thin layer of sand over a coral reef or rock, making it difficult to dig the anchor in. Don't be misled by them!

Most Popular Superyacht Hotspots in the Bahamas

In the north of the archipelago you'll find the Abacos : widely considered to be the boating capital of the Bahamas thanks to its unique geography. Epitomising laid-back Bahamian living, an Abacos yacht charter is ideal for those in search of stillness and solitude. Soak up its subtle alchemy at the vast 2,100 marine reserve in Pelican Cay,  fringed by blossoming coral, tame sea turtles, and dancing angelfish, or explore the superb surfing opportunities at Fowl Cays . For a journey through vivid color, pass a leisurely morning in nearby  Hope Tow n, admiring crayon-hued Bahamian architecture and  Elbow Cay's candy-striped lighthouse whilst drinking in their unpretentious ambiance.

After an afternoon spent floating on a late-summer heat haze, further on to Green Turtle Cay and sip on that famous Bahamian cocktail, the Goombay Smash, by a seafront taverna as the sun casts a peachy glow. Of course, no visit to the Abacos would be complete without a trip to the acclaimed  Treasure Cay Beach : its milky white sands and cyan shallows see it routinely end up on the world's most beautiful beaches list.

Home to 365 cays, days here could easily drift by diving off burnished rocks until the sun slowly slinks away. Life truly does revolve around the water in the Exumas, so think every watersport you could possibly imagine is a go here. Plus, it's the perfect shallow cruising ground for yacht charters, with no cruise ships in sight making it a discerning choice for those looking for repose.

Sailing towards Big Major's Cay is love at first sight for most: it's where you will find Pig Beach ,  and its utterly charming piggies gliding surprisingly effortlessly across the water. Nearby, plunge into the sea with nurse sharks at Compass Cay before ending the day sauntering along the remote  Three Sisters Beach as the sunsets. Whilst you are here, go onshore and absorb Bahamian culture to its fullest in  Georgetown.

Read more: 6 of the Best Beaches in the Bahamas

An Eleuthera yacht charter has come to encapsulate the island's name, which in Greek means 'freedom'. Secluded, slender, and over 100 miles long, Eleuthera is unquestionably the prettiest out of the Out Islands, fully earning its name as the Nantucket of the Caribbean. With the island's soft, salmon-colored sandy beaches and pastel-painted houses set among pineapple fields, it's hard not to become infatuated by its perfectly-packaged tropical charms.

Make sure you also visit the historic capital  Governor's Harbor  and the verdant  Hatchet Bay whilst you are cruising its unspoiled shores.

Harbour Island

Situated in the northwest of Eleuthera, Harbor Island is renowned for its astonishing Pink Sand Beach , which gets its unique rosy hue from the presence of millions of tiny crushed coral seashells. Packing a powerful punch to the senses, this seemingly endless stretch of sand which is cool-to-the-touch (and ideal for barefoot walking) extends over three miles and adored by the well-heeled. And you'll understand in an instant why when you visit.  Languid afternoons spent upon its long arc of soft sugar-textured sand, hugged by pale-blue waters and bathed in golden light will linger long in your memory.

But that's not all Harbor Island has to offer. It would be remiss not to mention Harbor Island's lively night scene, and the number of sophisticated boutiques huddled here: with Dunmore Town the ultimate go-to destination for designer wear.

Read more: The top 14 most Instagrammable places in the Bahamas .

Don't Miss:

Andros Barrier Reef: delve into shipwrecks and be greeted with a vast array of marine life at the third longest reef in the world. If you fancy bonefishing, this is among the world's best locations.

Warderick Wells: tether here to discover some of the rarest life forms on earth, as well as lobsters, turtles, and parrotfish.

Wax Cay: grab your jet skis for a thrilling trip through the cay's myriad of mangroves.

Lucayan National Park: a stunning park that is also home to the world's longest underwater cave system.

Walker's Cay: if you love sport-fishing, then this spot should be your prime choice.

Junkanoo: be serenaded by island-inspired calypso and flamboyant dance troupes in this vibrant street parade held every Boxing Day.

Glass Window Bridge: drink in the majestic panoramas here, with views of the rich, sapphire-tinted waters of the Atlantic to the left, and the aqua Caribbean to the right.

John Watling’s Distillery: set in a former plantation house, sample a traditional rum cocktail at the Red Turtle Tavern, bordered by leafy black olive trees.

Clifton Heritage National Park: snorkel around the largest underwater sculpture in the world — an 18-foot statue of a Bahamian girl.

Bimini: less-frequented, this island is one of only a handful of places in the world where you can swim with wild dolphins, so make the most of it.

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The bahamas yacht charter itineraries.

Make every moment count during your superyacht vacation with our carefully-curated yacht charter itineraries for the Bahamas. Designed by yachting experts, we've cultivated itineraries that will satisfy a range of requirements.

For yacht charter guests seeking intrigue, float alongside the Exumas' world-famous swimming pigs and friendly nurse sharks, or venture to the rose-colored sands of Harbor Island.

For party-goers and keen shoppers, Nassau, Paradise and the Grand Bahamas certainly tick the box with their high-end resorts, with an abundance of casino and fine dining options.

When it comes to magical subaquatic adventures, yacht charter guests can take their pick of spectacular diving and snorkeling sites in the Bahamas, such as the mesmerizingly beautiful isles of Abacos and Eleuthera.

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World-famous swimming pigs, flamingo pink beaches, spellbinding anchorages, excellent diving opportunities and turquoise shallows that are perfect for families.

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Your vessel will need to have a shallow draft (no more than 4m) as Bahamas waters aren't deep. If you would like to visit the Bahamas by superyacht, it will need to have a shallow draft below 4m or a retractable keel to cruise comfortably and make the most of the idyllic anchorages found here.

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Mid-December to mid-April is the Bahamas' peak season, characterized by endless sunshine and pleasingly warm waters.

Nassau is the invariably popular choice to begin a Bahamas yacht charter. Not only is the city astoundingly beautiful and replete with world-class marinas, hip boutiques, restaurants, and more, but reaching other Bahamas destinations like the Exumas is a breeze.

In most cases, a completed charter agreement and 50% of the charter fee is required as a deposit to secure your luxury yacht charter, which is payable once the contract has been signed.

The Bahamas is a highly popular yacht charter destination, which for guests means there is a yacht to suit practically every budget.

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Seals just love me! At Atlantis Resort

I think everyone should experience at least one Bahamas Yacht Charters in the Exumas and 97′ HOOTER PATROL IV is an excellent choice! I know because I was fortunate enough to spend 5 days (Wednesday – Monday) on the yacht cruising the Exumas from Nassau to Staniel Cay as part of a 5 yacht “Bahamas Flotilla”!

Your Bahamas yacht charter can be as relaxing as you like or, like our charter, Captain Adam and crew will keep you busy virtually every minute! We started our charter at Noon on Wednesday at the Atlantis Resort Marina in Nassau which also gives you access to all of the facilities at the Atlantis Resort including the Casino and Water Park!

Making a new friend at the Atlantis Resort

The Casino wins much more often than I do so I opted for the Water Park. This is great fun for adults and kids as there is something for everyone. You can do the water slides “The Abyss” or the “Leap of Faith” (also known to some people I know as “the scary slide”)! Or just take the “lazy river” around the park in a tube. (It’s not too lazy though as there are some areas of “white water rapids” so it is actually quite a bit of fun and can take up to an hour to complete). Or experience some or all of the other water slides offered.

Or you can just lay on the “beach” around many of the various swimming pools. That evening back at the marina we had a “yacht hop” for cocktails with the 5 other yachts in the Flotilla plus two other charter yachts that were participating in this evenings “hop”. Then off to dinner and (eventually) bed!

Our own “Lazy River” at the Mangrove Creek on Shroud Cay

Thursday (after another morning spent at the water park) we left Atlantis Marina and headed down to Shroud Cay where we anchored, had a wonderful dinner and relaxing evening under the stars (and you can see LOTS of stars in the Exumas)!

Friday , after another filling breakfast, we boarded the smaller tender (a nice 16′ Aqua Scan jet boat – good for getting in close in shallow water) and went ashore to experience the “mangrove creeks” of Shroud Cay. The tide was going out so we hiked up the creek a bit and then swam into the deeper section to ride the outgoing tidal flow back to the beach. Kind of nature’s own version of the Atlantis Lazy River!

Exploring the Mangrove Creek at Shroud Cay

Next we boarded jetskis and rode up the creek through the mangroves, very peaceful (yes, even on a jetski)! Of course you can also do this on kayaks. Then it was back to HOOTER PATROL IV for a light lunch (had to keep up our strength you know) and then back to the beach for jetskiing, kayaking, and just plain old lounging in the warm clear water of the Bahamas. And then ending the day with another peaceful evening of cocktails and dinner under the stars.

Oh, sorry. Did I get you wet? Shroud Cay

Saturday morning Captain Adam had arranged for he and first mate Trevor to take us on a fishing trip so come 7am we were off in the 37′ Midnight Express tender. (Of course Chef Mark made sure we all had some hot breakfast sandwiches to take along – which I dubbed “Egg McMarkins”. If only McDonalds’ could make a breakfast sandwich this good)! It really did turn out to be a “fishing trip” and not a “catching trip”, although I did catch a small Baracuda, but the weather was great (as usual) so we all had a great time anyway.

Life’s a “Beach” isn’t it? Shroud Cay

Regarding this tender, it has triple (yes, that’s 3) 275hp outboard engines! The boat easily cruises at 40 knots so you can really cover some terrain in this baby! It used to be that a “tender” was maybe a 13 – 16′ inflatable that was used almost exclusively to take the guests to and from the yacht and dock. With these new, large center console tenders it at least doubles the area and activities the guests can cover during their charter. (More on that later). (The tender is called HOOTERS CALENDAR by the way – the name comes from their calendar which is supposed to be the #1 best seller and if you’ve ever been in a Hooters Restaurant I think you will know why)

HOOTERS CALENDAR, Tender to HOOTER PATROL IV

After returning from our morning outing and some cool drinks served by Stewardess Iris, it was decided that the “Mothership” would head on straight to Staniel Cay. Meanwhile First Mate Trevor would take us all on a “tour” of the islands along the way in the Midnight Express, meeting up with HOOTER PATROL IV at the Staniel Cay Marina. One of the stops along the way was at Compass Cay. They have a very nice but also very small marina plus some cute rental cabins here and a very nice beach on the opposite side of the island. If you are just visiting there is an $8.00 charge per person but it’s well worth it as this is also where you can swim with the Nurse sharks!

Nurse Sharks, Shroud Cay

Yes under the dock in the marina are probably 10 or so 6 foot Nurse sharks! During high tide a small portion of the dock is actually slightly underwater and the nurse sharks will come up and rest on the dock itself! I expect the idea of swimming with sharks is not high on your list of things to do, but you REALLY do need to do it! They are very docile and besides, it makes a great photo opportunity! (And a good story you can tell your friends back home)!

Staniel Cay Yacht Club

After our island tour and stop at Compass Cay it was on to Staniel to meet up with HOOTER PATROL IV. Staniel Cay is basically the “hub” of activity in this area of the Exumas. In addition to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club which is a very cool “island” bar/restaurant, there are a couple of small (and I mean, really small) grocery stores, another bar that is open only occasionally and a few small restaurants. The island also has a small airport and you can get regular flights to/from Ft. Lauderdale on Watermakers Air in case you want to start or end your charter here. There are several rentals on the island including some nice cottages right on the water at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club. These also offer some small center console runabouts which you can use to explore the local islands. And you will want to explore as there is a lot to do close by.

Chef Mark and Stew Iris from HOOTER PATROL IV

After an island tour by golf cart (this takes maybe 20 minutes) we find out that our “Flotilla” of 5 yachts is putting on a “beach party” near Fowl Cay. So off we go in the Midnight Express for an afternoon of food, drinks and fun with old friends and new. One of the organizers of the Flotilla had also arranged for us to tour the Fowl Cay Resort. This is a 50 acre resort just a tender ride away from Staniel Cay and within site of the beach we were on for the beach party. They have 6 cottages that range in pricing from about $6,000/week to $17,000/ week so these are quite nice! However for we “yachters” they also have a very nice restaurant.

Fowl Cay Resort, Restaurant is on the knoll on the far left.

They only have one seating each evening so you definitely need to radio ahead to see if they have any openings for dinner as the guests staying at the resort get priority. However the resort’s manager tells me they usually can seat at least 6 non – guest diners each evening (and sometimes more depending on the time of year). The rate at the time I was there was $100 per person but also includes cocktails starting at 6:30 with dinner around 9pm. When you radio for reservations they will ask at that time if you want beef, chicken, fish or they can also do vegetarian. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the neighborhood!

Coming back “home” after a tough day in the Exumas!

After the beach party/lunch we stopped at “Thunderball Grotto” to snorkel. It is located just west of Staniel Cay and you can see the island it’s on from the Marina so it’s very close by. It has been featured in several Hollywood films, such as Ron Howard’s ‘Splash’, two James Bond movies, ‘Thunderball’ and ‘Never Say Never Again’ and also in ‘Into the Blue’, which starred Jessica Alba.

At the entrance to the cave you will find lots of fish and the cave itself is not dark as there are several holes in the “ceiling” which allows light in. We happened to be there during an out going tide which is good and bad. It makes it hard to kick against the tide to get into the cave but once you are in it’s fine. But then you can exit out the other side and “ride” the tide around the outside of the small island and snorkel the reef.

Feeding the pigs at Big Major Cay

After freshening up from our day outings we are off to cockails that evening at the Yacht Club. This is definitely THE place to be on Staniel Cay in the evenings. They even had live music! Then it was off to our assigned “flotilla” yacht for “pre-dinner” cocktails and then a late dinner before retiring back on HOOTER PATROL IV for the evening. We needed our rest because the next day was going to be jam-packed with activities also.

We start out our Sunday with a delicious (as usual) breakfast prepared by Chef Mark. Then we all took a “break” from vacation to catch up on our emails (the Yacht Club has wireless internet). It was then decided that Captain Adam would take HOOTER PATROL IV back to Nassau and we would follow in the Midnight Express. This is where this tender really comes in handy!

Swimming with some of the “friendly” Reef Sharks at Danger Reef

Staniel Cay to Nassau is about a 7 hours trip in HOOTER PATROL IV but in the Midnight Express tender at 40 knots it’s a LOT faster. What this means is that we had time to do lots of “stuff” and still meet up with the “Mothership” prior to it’s arrival back in Nassau. (Note: any of these tender trips were optional, anyone who wanted could have just “chilled” out on HOOTER PATROL IV but it turned out we all wanted to go/see/do everything we could. Other groups may have some who just want to “relax” so don’t worry, they have something for everyone)! On our return trip in the tender we fed the swimming pigs on Great Major Cay. If you don’t see the pigs when you get to the beach, just yell “Soooooeeeeeeee!” and they come running! (You may want to have “tryouts” before beach arrival so you know who can do the best pig call! Ha)!

Reef Shark at Danger Reef

Then we went swimming with the black tip reef sharks at Danger Reef. (Very cool – but I suggest you do the Compass Cay swim with the Nurse sharks first! These reef sharks look just like the “nasty” sharks you see on TV so a bit of mental preparation is recommended)! I had 3 sharks swimming around me so close I could have touched them – but I restrained myself! Plus, to maybe take your mind off the sharks (good luck with that), you will see there are lots of other fish in the area like grouper which to me was somewhat comforting.

At Wardrick Wells, Home of the Exumas Land And See Park

I’m thinking with all these tasty fish around those sharks can’t be TOO hungry right? Then after we were all back in the tender First Mate Trevor threw some food scraps into the water so we could see the sharks feeding. What surprised me most was that the Grouper seemed much more vicious when feeding than the sharks! Sheesh, I don’t want to be anywhere near a bunch of feeding grouper!

Then after swimming with the sharks there is a very nice reef very close by (with no sharks for those of you that prefer a “no shark” experience) that is a great snorkel experience. The coral is very nice and lots of fish. After Danger Reef we had one more stop, Wardwick Wells.

Snorkeling near Danger Reef – no sharks in this area!

This is where the home office of the Exumas Land and Sea Park is located and it also is a great sheltered anchorage and great snorkel spot. Stop in and say “Hi” to the park rangers, get a photo with the Whale skeleton (the whale died from swallowing a plastic bag – no littering the ocean please), or lounge on the beach. Very nice place to spend a few hours (or a few days)! There were lots of other stops we could have made (snorkel the “drug plane”, etc.) but time was running short and we needed to catch up with HOOTER PATROL IV so off we went.

I believe top speed for the HOOTERS CALENDAR is somewhere over 50 knots but thankfully Trevor kept it down to “only” 40 knots and we still caught up with HOOTER PATROL IV quite quickly! As usual Chef Mark had a tasty lunch waiting for us and we finished shortly before our arrival back at New Providence Island. However, rather than ending back in Nassau, we were spending the night at a new resort/marina called Albany.

Captain Adam on HOOTER PATROL IV

The Albany is an exclusive development that has investors and home owners like golfers Ernie Els and Tiger Woods. The resort entertained us with cocktails and appetizers at one of their open air bars near one of the two gorgeous swimming pools. It is really set up as a private residence community (not really a tourist type resort) but some of those residences can be rented when the owners are not using them. They have a very nice golf course with at least 10 famous golf pros that own homes here (including Tiger Woods and Ernie Els). Most of these pros had just left for the Masters after preparing for the tournament all week at this golf course. They also have a fitness center and spa and big plans for some major further development. It will be interesting to see it in 5 years as if all goes according to plan, it is going to be fabulous. This is a VERY nice place but figure on paying “daily” rates that are close to the “weekly” rates I quoted above for Fowl Cay! And as they say, if you have to ask how much the real estate is you can’t afford it! Ha! After arriving back to the marina, via the resorts provided golf carts, and boarding HOOTER PATROL IV (maybe a bit “too” late from cocktail hour) it’s off to bed so we can get up the next morning to prepare for our flight home.

Monday morning arrives and we don’t want to leave! We decide that before we leave the crew has to come to breakfast with us at the restaurant at the Albany resort. (I’m sure Chef Mark is happy to get a break from cooking)! The restaurant is open air and the floors are beach sand! Very nice atmosphere. After a delicious breakfast it’s off to the airport (and we find that the Bahamas has a brand new terminal which is great). And for US residents it’s a very easy trip home as airport experiences go nowadays! You actually pass through US Customs in the new Bahamas terminal before you board your flight out so you don’t have the long lines on entry when you arrive back to the US! It’s a great idea and we breezed through with no problems. The US Customs officer actually even had time for a short chat! And he had a smile on his face! Of course who wouldn’t, he was living in the Bahamas and Uncle Sam is paying for it! Good “gig” if you can get it! So, I think the US Customs Official would agree, it really is “Better in the Bahamas”! And especially if you are on a yacht like HOOTER PATROL IV!

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