Bahamas Yacht Charters by Sneed Charters
(800) 581-7130 / (561)459-5316
| Start Date | End Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Transit: Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Nassau, Bahamas* |
| May 25, 2024 | Jun 01, 2024 | Booked: Nassau, Bahamas* to Nassau, Bahamas* |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 | Booked: Bahamas, Long Island to Nassau, Bahamas* |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Jul 20, 2024 | Booked: Nassau, Bahamas* to Bahamas - Staniel Cay |
| Aug 04, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Transit: Nassau, Bahamas* to Saint Marten, West Indies |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | Unavailable: Saint Marten, West Indies to Saint Marten, West Indies |
| Nov 02, 2024 | Nov 09, 2024 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Jan 04, 2025 | Booked: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* to Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI* |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 | Booked: Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Jun 04, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | Booked: Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Jan 03, 2026 | Booked: Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI to Soper's Hole Marina, Tortola, BVI |
31,500 USD per week
28,000 USD per week
Rates are Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with clearing house.
Cruising Permit: Paid by Boat Licenses: Paid by Boat
| Seasonal/Individual Rates | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | Terms | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax | 9 Pax | 10 Pax | |
| Winter 2023/2024 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $28,000 | $28,000 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 |
| Summer 2024 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $28,000 | $28,000 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 |
| Winter 2024/2025 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $28,000 | $28,000 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $29,500 | $30,000 | $30,500 | $31,000 | $31,500 |
Captain Only Rates:
No Captain only
Additional Rate Details:
***SOUL MATES is fully permitted to sail BVI waters***
● SAINT MARTIN / SAINT BARTHS RELOCATION FEE:
Relocation fee of $2,000, minimum 72 hour turn required on either side of charter dates for boat transit. Please inquire for availability.
● ADDITIONAL FEES: BVI Cruising fees and taxes are included. Bahamas charters require additional 14% VAT on top of charter rate.
● Relocation fees: There are relocation fees for one ways and different pick up / drop off locations.
● MINIMUM NIGHTS: 5
● LESS THAN 7 NIGHT CHARTER RATES: For 6 night charters, divide weekly rate by 7 nights X 6 nights. For 5 nights or less, divide weekly rate by 6 nights X number of nights.
● SLEEP ABOARD: 1/2 the daily rate. Dinner ashore at client's expense. Includes; boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail and breakfast the next morning and early start.
● HALF-BOARD OPTION: $100 discount per person
Includes; 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners, all other meals to be eaten ashore at client's expense.
● CREW CABIN RELOCATION: $400 per night
The crew will relocate to the forepeaks for an additional fee of $400 per night so the guests can have all 5 queen cabins.
● HOLIDAY RATES:
2024 Christmas: 7-night minimum $35,000, must finish by December 26th. 2 - 10 pax.
2024 NEW YEARS: Flat Rate $40,000 Must begin no sooner than Dec 28th. 2 - 10 pax.
● EMBARKATION: 12PM
DISEMBARKATION: 12PM
●TURN AROUNDS:
48-hour turnarounds required - inquire for 24-hour turns; each approved 24-hour turn will incur a $400 fee
● ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE INCLUDES:
Meals & Beverages onboard
Fuel
Mooring fees
Private Yacht & Service of the crew (captain, chef/mate)
Insurance for the yacht and the passengers (civil liability)
Accommodation in private air-conditioned cabins each with an ensuite bathroom and
bedding, towels, and beach towels.
TOYS ABOARD:
Tubes
Stand Up Paddle Board
Snorkel gear
Kayaks
Floating mats
● ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Special provisioning requests (inquire for further details)
Cancellation insurance and private insurance
Airport transfers to/from yacht base
Personal Expenses
● TIP:
It is customary to tip your crew at the end of your charter. The amount you leave is totally at your discretion and should be based on the level of service provided. The suggested gratuity is 15%-25% of the total charter fee.
● If the Yacht is NOT allowed entry into the BVI, FOR ANY REASON, during the time of charter, the charter will take place in the USVI waters.
● BVI Fees are included.
● Bahamas VAT of 14% are not included.
Summer Operating Area: Bahamas, Turks and Caicos
Winter Base Port: USVI/BVI
Winter Operating Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Location Details:
Soul Mates operates in the BVI from Nov 1 - Apr 30 and operates in the Bahamas, Exumas May 15 - Aug 1.
FAQ
WHAT TO DO IN THE BAHAMAS?
We’ll be pleased to assist you in deciding which activities suit your personality and interests the best. Your crew and captain are experts. They are familiar with the locale and the greatest things to do. They can give advice on where to go fishing, diving, or snorkeling. They are aware of the locations of the remotest beaches. They can give advice on the top boutiques, eateries, or nightclubs.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN REGARDS TO MEALS?
We’ll provide you a food choice survey to fill out so we can figure out what kinds of meals you and your visitors would like to eat while you’re away. Along with your preferences, the form will ask about any dietary requirements, medical restrictions, or food allergies that any members of your party may have. Prior to your departure, you will also get the chance to ask any questions of a crew member. The team will next make your favorite cocktails and fresh, gourmet meals for the rest of the voyage.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RATES LISTED?
Running costs are not included in the rates given for motor yacht charters and must be paid separately. Catamarans for sailing must be all-inclusive. The costs are determined by the number of people and cover all meals, drinks (including the typical ship’s bar), fuel, ice, and aquatic activities. Taxes, dockage fees, and communication expenses must all be paid individually.
Food, alcohol, fuel, dockage, port fees, and any other costs associated with the charter are considered running costs.
Typically, the operating costs represent 35% of the base charter fee. A 35% Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) will be paid in advance of your departure, giving the crew time to stock the yacht. A detailed breakdown of all costs will be provided to you at the conclusion of the charter. If there is still a balance, you will get a refund; however, if expenses are higher than the APA, you will have to pay the outstanding balance before disembarking.
ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS?
Florida’s tax ranges from 6-7%, depending on the port of embarkation, while the Bahamian tax is 14%. The charter cost also includes tax.
WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL?
What to anticipate if you have to cancel your vacation is covered in your charter agreement. To protect yourself in the event that unavoidable circumstances force you to cancel your trip, we advise buying cancellation insurance.
WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE CAPTAIN WHILE ON MY CHARTER?
A luxury yacht rental is made to meet all of your requirements for the entirety of your journey. The skipper and crew will do everything possible to meet and exceed your expectations. The captain’s first priority, however, is the security of his crew and the boat. He has the last say on anything that could affect the safety of passengers.
IS IT CUSTOMARY TO TIP THE CREW?
Yes. Although not required, leaving a tip is encouraged, especially if your yacht rental experience left you feeling especially satisfied. At the completion of your charter, you should give the captain a 15% gratuity.
HOW DO I RESERVE A YACHT?
Once you’ve decided on a yacht, we’ll place an “option” on it, securing it for 48 hours while you finish the paperwork. Then, a yacht charter agreement must be read and signed. We are happy to answer any queries you may have and thoroughly explain the terms. You must send your completed contract together with a deposit for the charter.
HOW MUCH IS THE DEPOSIT?
50% of the charter cost is required as a down payment; however, if there are less than 30 days to departure, the whole amount is due. The deposit is made via bank wire transfer and is kept in an escrow account by the principal agent of the yacht until just before the charter date. You have secured the yacht once we get your signed contract and down payment.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED AND THE DEPOSIT IS MADE?
We’ll start collaborating with you to customize your charter. Your food and exercise preference survey will be delivered to you. We’ll set up a phone call for you and the crew. We will assist you in planning all charter-related details, including transportation in a limousine and flights.
WHEN IS THE FINAL PAYMENT DUE?
If you are renting a motor boat, the APA funds and the remaining balance of the charter are due 30 days before the start of your trip.
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