Bahamas superyacht charter
The Bahamas is one of the world’s great winter superyacht destinations: crystal shallows, private cays and Nassau’s marinas less than an hour’s flight from Florida. Broker-led since 1992.
Get My ShortlistCall 1-561-463-6840From about $150,000 a week, plus APA and tax
Superyachts of 100 ft and above charter in the Bahamas from about $150,000 a week, rising well above $300,000 for the largest yachts. Expect an APA of 25–35% for fuel, food and dockage, Bahamas charter taxes (10% VAT plus a 4% charter fee, about 14% in total) and a crew gratuity of 15–20%. Most superyachts are based in Nassau and cruise the Exumas, with Eleuthera and Harbour Island close by. Draft matters here: the shallow banks reward yachts with good tenders and a captain who knows the cuts.
Superyacht luxury, a short flight from home
Guests flying from New York, Miami, Toronto or Los Angeles can be aboard the same afternoon. Nassau’s superyacht marinas handle provisioning and crew changes, and within a day’s cruise you reach the Exumas, where the water turns a startling shade of turquoise over white-sand banks.
A superyacht brings more than space: a larger crew, a chef trained for fine dining, and a toy box that might include tenders, Seabobs, paddleboards, snorkelling and diving gear and inflatable slides. We match yachts to how you like to spend your days.
The grounds that suit superyachts best
The Exumas
The headline cruise: Highbourne Cay, Norman’s Cay, Compass Cay, Staniel Cay and the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. See our Exumas guide.
Nassau and Paradise Island
Superyacht marinas, fine dining ashore and easy flights. Day stops at Rose Island and Athol Island. See Nassau.
Harbour Island
Pink Sands Beach and Dunmore Town’s colonial charm. Larger yachts anchor off and use tenders; see Harbour Island.
Abacos and the Out Islands
Longer charters can reach the Abacos or the remote Out Islands, with relocation planned in advance.
A sample superyacht week: Nassau to the Exumas
Nassau to Rose Island
Board in Nassau, settle in and cruise a short hop to Rose Island for a first swim and sunset dinner on deck.
Rose Island to Highbourne Cay
Cross the Yellow Bank to the northern Exumas. Afternoon snorkelling and paddleboarding.
Highbourne Cay to Norman’s Cay
Explore the sandbars and the famous sunken plane by tender; lunch on the beach.
Norman’s Cay to Warderick Wells
Inside the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park: walk to Boo Boo Hill and snorkel protected reefs.
Warderick Wells to Staniel Cay
Visit Thunderball Grotto at slack tide and the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay.
Staniel Cay to Compass Cay
Swim with the gentle nurse sharks and spend a slow afternoon on the beach.
Compass Cay to Nassau
Cruise back to Nassau or end at Staniel Cay and fly home from its airstrip.
Every itinerary is shaped by your interests and the weather on the day; your captain will adjust the route as you go.
What a Bahamas superyacht charter costs
| Size | Typical weekly fee | APA (25–35%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100–130 ft | $150,000–$250,000 | $37,500–$87,500 | Up to 12 guests; strong toy box |
| 130–165 ft | $250,000–$400,000 | $62,500–$140,000 | Larger crew, beach club, more tenders |
| 165 ft+ | $400,000–$500,000+ | From $100,000 | Limited availability; book early |
Add Bahamas charter taxes (10% VAT plus a 4% charter fee, about 14% in total) and a crew gratuity of 15–20%. Our full cost guide shows worked examples.
Ranges are our own guide and vary with yacht, season and availability.
The park rules that shape an Exumas itinerary
The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is a no-take marine reserve: no fishing or collecting shells, coral or wildlife. Yachts use the park’s moorings or designated anchorages and run at idle speed in mooring fields, and personal watercraft such as jet skis must stay at least 300 yards from moored or anchored boats.
Your captain handles park fees and moorings, and plans water-toy time where it will not disturb other boats or wildlife.
Want a superyacht shortlist for your dates?
Tell us your dates, group and the kind of week you have in mind. Within one business day we reply with yachts that are genuinely available, with every cost set out in advance. There is no fee to you: the yacht pays our commission.
Get My ShortlistCall 1-561-463-6840Your brokers
Hansel Sneed
Founder and Yacht Charter BrokerHansel founded Sneed Charters in 1992 and has spent more than three decades matching families, couples and companies with crewed yachts across the Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean.
Adrian Sneed
Yacht Charter BrokerAdrian handles day-to-day charter planning, from Nassau day charters to week-long journeys through the Exumas and the Abacos, and works directly with captains and owners on availability, relocation and pricing.
Bahamas superyacht charter FAQs
From about $150,000 a week for a 100–130 ft yacht to well over $400,000 for the largest, plus an APA of 25–35%, Bahamas charter taxes and a 15–20% crew gratuity.
Most start and end in Nassau, which has superyacht marinas and international flights. Some yachts can meet you in the Exumas, often with a relocation fee.
Yes. Captains choose deeper routes and anchorages and use tenders to reach shallow beaches, sandbars and Thunderball Grotto.
Many superyachts carry them. Inside the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park they must stay at least 300 yards from moored or anchored boats, and all craft run at idle speed in mooring fields. Your captain plans toy time accordingly.
December to May is peak season. Christmas and New Year book a year ahead; April and May offer calmer seas and better availability.
Related charters and guides
Sources checked November 2026: Bahamas National Trust – Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park rules; Waterway Guide – Bahamas charter VAT and charter fee.