The Bahamas is swiftly emerging as the best and safest yacht charter destination for 2020-2021. With short and often direct flights on offer from several US locations, as well as an array of itineraries and vessels to choose from, the Bahamas is that light at the end of the COVID-tunnel we’ve all been craving. especially during the holiday season.
The Bahamas entry requirements are straightforward - you can learn more here.
Here are our top ten best Bahamas superyacht charters for the holidays:
1. STARFIRE (Power) - a tried and true super yacht with an armada of toys
- 178 Feet
- Sleeps 12 Guests in 2 King(s), 2 Queen(s), 2 Twin(s), 2 Pullman
- Crew: 12
- Price: from $288,000 per week
2. NEVER ENOUGH (Power) - Great yachts for foodies and families
- 140 Feet
- Sleeps 10 Guests in 1 King(s), 2 Queen(s), 2 Twin(s)
- Crew: 7
- Price: from $126,500 per week
3. REFLECTIONS (Power) - 32' towed tender - great for sport fishing. Toys 'R Us!
- 124 Feet
- Sleeps 10 Guests in 1 King(s), 2 Queen(s), 2 Twin(s)
- Crew: 5
- 92,000/week plus expenses
4. CHILD'S PLAY (Power) - the name says it all - super family friendly!
- 113 Feet
- Sleeps 10 Guests in 3 Double(s), 2 Twin(s)
- Crew: 6
- $90,000 per week plus expenses
5. WINDWARD (Power) - ideal for an active family seeking lots of thrills on the water
- 90 Feet
- Sleeps 6 Guests in 1 King(s), 1 Queen(s), 1 Twin(s)
- Crew: 3
- Price: from $ 37,500 per week
6. HOT PURSUIT (Power) - super sexy and fast
- 88 Feet
- Sleeps 8 Guests in 1 King(s), 1 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 2 Twin(s), 1 Pullman
- Crew: 3
- Price: from $57,000 per week
7. SEAGLASS (Cat) - won best power yacht in show in 2019 - lots of space
- 74 Feet
- Sleeps 8 Guests in 3 King(s), 1 Twin(s)
- Crew: 3
- $70,000 per week plus expenses
8. DRAGONFLY (Cat) - one of our favorite catamaran designs - ideal for families or milestone celebrations
- 74 Feet
- Sleeps 8 Guests in 4 Queen(s)
- Crew: 2
- $39,000 per week all-inclusive
9. ETERNITY (Cat) - contemporary power cat for a family of four, two couples or a honeymoon
- 52 Feet
- Sleeps 6 Guests in 2 Queen(s), 2 Pullman
- Crew: 2
- $20,900 per week plus expenses
10. KITTIWAKE (Cat) - a 2020 exhilarating sailing cat with family oriented crew
- 48 Feet
- Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Queen(s)
- Crew: 2
- Christmas $23,000; New Year’s $24,500 for 2-8 guests all-inclusive
What is Included in the rate? We have two different rate structures as listed below.
All-inclusive rates: These rates are for 8 days/7 nights (from noon to noon) and include the hire of the yacht and crew, all meals, snacks, open ship's bar (champagnes, vintage wines and extraordinary brands are additional), the use and instruction of all onboard watersports equipment, cruising taxes (unless specified otherwise), and port fees.
What does "plus expenses" mean? These rates are for 8 days/7 nights (from noon to noon) and includes the hire of the yacht, the crew, onboard watersports equipment and amenities, and the yacht's insurance. The Charterer pays for all of the running expenses of the yacht "at cost". These expenses include the Charterer's food and beverage; consumables; fuel for the yacht, tenders and watercraft; dockage; port fees; cruising taxes; communications; personal laundry; shoreside water and electricity; port agent fees, if required; etc. Typically, these additional costs 35% on a motor yacht..
Additional Costs: Airfare, ground transfers, and crew gratuity recommended at 10-15% of the base charter rate. The Bahamas also has a 4% tax on the base charter fee.
