Bahamas Yacht Charters by Sneed Charters
(800) 581-7130 / (561)459-5316
Kara + Christina took great care of us with grace and kindness.
The whole crew were so wonderful: knot sure how you do it!
Chef Mario makes great food.
Thank you for the singing Cern!
Thank you Jay for all.
Thank you so much for all your help & making this trip unbelievable.
This was a memory I'll cherish always and forever.
OH & Mario, the food was superb!
Also thanks for all your help w/ my wild & crazy son.
Thanks for all you do!
Love you all
Thank you all for an amazing experience.
It was truly epic and one that I will take with me for the rest of my life.
If you are ever in X place, reach out.
I'd love to expend the same hospitality you've shown me!
Thank you guys so much for helping, playing, and building sand castles with us. We had so much fun.
Thank you Kara and Christina for setting all the beautiful tables, thank you Warren for being a pirate, Cern thank you so much for letting X drive the dingy without riding us into the rocks, thank you Mario for all the delicious meals, thank you Captain Greg for making dj mixes - they were great!
We will miss you all!!
X Kids
You crushed it. You all are such amazing people and are kind hearted and thoughtful. We so appreciate you each contributing to making this a wonderful experience for a second time.
It is the crew and Captain that makes these experiences so special for our family. Know that we owe each of you a debt of gratitude for all your hard work and attention to every detail for our vacation.
Jay and Cern - you group are fun to watch. The bench set ups were incredible and we loved the "D-Jay" parties!
Kara & Christian, we are so thankful for all your friendly assistance and serving us all our favorites all day every day. You are both rock stars.
Warren, it's always good to see you and thank you for keeping SE afloat.
Mario, you're such a talented and versatile chef. We loved all the meals and know how hard you work to make every meal perfect and it doesn't go unnoticed.
Captain Greg - Thank you for all the great anchorages and jumping in to make our vacation so special. You're a wonderful Captain and a special person. Loads luck to you and your family.
To all - Thank you for making the X Family memories on this vacation, the memories that our family so close.
We love you all.
We actually had an excellent time, we made the best of the days and toys and the yacht. We were very appreciative of the crew and staff and how hard they worked to take care of all of us. We have nothing but great things to say about the whole team and we are all very happy to have a trip of a lifetime for our group.
The crew, the detail, the meals! Amazing!
Thank you!
We truly cannot say thank you enough for your quality of service, but even more than that, your frequent laughs and friendship we will have for life!
Guest One:
Thank you for the many drinks with extra lime & top shelf tequila 😊 and for giving Mr. X a run for this money lol.
Guest Two:
Thank you for giving us the perfect week and new year and for giving me an unbeatable Birthday! And most importantly I will never forget our perfect soccer match. Here’s to many great drinks and many great memories. 😊
Guest Three:
Thank you so much for always making me feel included in all the drinking activities with my special sweet drinks!! BEST VACATION EVER!!
Guest Four:
Thank you all for making this a vacation of a lifetime!! There is not one thing about yall that I would change seriously the best crew EVER!! The food was top notch and captain Steve is hands down the most handsome Capt. In the Bahamas.
Guest Five:
Thank you so much for a once in a lifetime experience. I loved the crew who turned into friends. Yall might hate me but I consider yall as friends. My favorite part besides the crew was all the snorkeling. I Can’t wait to see yall next time.
Guest Six:
I cannot explain how wonderful this trip has been, thanks for your service. Everyone has been so attentive, dedicated and kind. This has been the trip of a lifetime and was unforgettable! I hope your season goes well! thanks for treating us so well!!
Guest Seven:
Thank you all for making this trip an unforgettable experience. You were all incredible and you made this week better than we could have dreamed! Cheers!
Guest Eight:
Can words even portray this experience! No! I can’t thank this staff enough for the memories made with our joined X Family. The Sweet Escape family has made this the most remarkable trip of a lifetime. We are beyond grateful for everything! Much love.
Guest Nine:
Thank you for the very best experience one could ever have. Everyone on the crew was above anything I have ever seen. I hope to see this crew again in the Bahamas.
Guest Ten:
The Sweet Escape will be the vacation that set the bar. The crew made memories that we will always keep. Thank you so much!
Thank you for a “Sweet Escape”, it has been an amazing voyage, all you guys have been absolutely welcoming and thank you all for your amazing experiences, hospitality and amazing food, service and amazing cookies!
Thank you for a life experience we will never forget!
Lots of Love to all the crew,
— Love
January, 2019
Our our entire immediate family of ten, nine were able to come with us and spend this dream-week onboard “Sweet Escape”.
It was an astounding week of togetherness, family fun, fabulous meals, beautiful sights and loving attention from the outstanding crew.
A finer group of people could not be found anywhere. They anticipated our every wish and need, minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, day-by-day.
Thank you.
What an incredible week we had on Sweet Escape, in large part because of you and your wonderful crew.
WOW!! I don’t know where to begin to thank you for an experience our family will talk about for years to come. As you know from our conversations our family is fortunate to have traveled a lot. We picked Croatia because none of the 9 of us had been there. That was a good start because it is wonderful.
Our next good fortune was to work with Mary and her organization. Then we really hit the jackpot because she recommended Sweet Escape.
What an experience. Our family didn’t really want to do any touring of cathedrals or castles or any of that stuff. They just wanted to stay on board, read, talk and do water activities. And did they ever do the water toy program. Your crew went beyond the call of duty to be patient with us learning how to ride all the toys. We loved it.
The food was outstanding. All the meals were a delight and the service of the wait staff was over the top. My wife and daughter (who is an interior designer) took a picture of every table setting because they could have all been in a magazine. We loved the food so much but the portions were perfect and we never felt over fed nor did we all gain a lot of weight. Congratulations for that. Very well done.
Now, about you Capt. Paul. Real pressure is having a guy like me on board who is Commendore of his yacht club with his own boat, sitting in the wheel house a lot watching all that you are doing. You were terrific. Thank you for running a safe, tight, well supervised boat. It is noticed and appreciated.
X also sends her most sincere thanks and gratitude for taking such good care of our family.
Bottom line. This was an unforgettable experience that we will not soon forget.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
This last week has truly been a blessing and a lifelong memory for our family. While Sweet Escape is phenomenal and our natural surroundings incredibly picturesque, it has been your care and service to our family that has made this vacation!
We cannot remember another holiday opportunity when we have all felt so cared for. From the moment we woke up in the mornings until our heads hit the pillows each night—one of you was always looking out for us. Thank you so much for truly caring not only for our comfort but also for our safety. We will never forget all of the wonderful meals, our squeaky clean cabins, the hours & hours & hours on the “toys”, our trips into quaint towns, champagne conversations, safe and professional travel and most of all, your company and friendship. Thank you again for caring for us. We will always cherish this week!
Sincerely,
It was the first time in Bahamas for all the family, and we all agree to say that it is stunning! So beautiful!
We had a superb time on Sweet Escape during our one week stay.
Thank you so much Captain and all your crew. Everyone is very professional, nice. It has been a pure pleasure to stay onboard and we hope to come back in the future.
We wish Sweet Escape and her crew all the best! We will miss you!
X Family
What made this trip, though, was the staff aboard the ship. They literally catered to your every need and made us all feel comfortable. They never got tired of our questions and stayed crazy busy behind the scenes all day and night. The owner of the yacht hit a home run with this crew!
When we charter a yacht again we will make sure to be aboard the Sweet Escape and hope the same staff is there! Thank you Paul, Simon, Bernie, Craig, Hendrix, Carly and William.
You guys are all top notch!
Thank you so much for such a wonderful week. You all have showed us such kindness. We truly appreciate all of the work you have put in to make this the best trip possible. It has been great to get to know you as you all have such wonderful and special personalities. We hope you have a fabulous rest of the season and year. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and kindness. We couldn’t have asked for better people to share this trip with.
Sincerely,
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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