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Chartering the Bahamas

The Bahamas is a cruising ground of impossible colour — hundreds of islands scattered over turquoise banks so shallow and clear the yacht seems to float on air. The Exumas are the jewel: uninhabited cays, swimming pigs, and anchorages you’ll often have to yourself.

Best timeNovember – April
RegionCaribbean
Ideal forCharter under sail

The cruising ground

The marquee anchorages and harbours of the Bahamas. Select a point on the map to read about it.

01

The Exumas

Staniel Cay, Thunderball Grotto and the swimming pigs — a chain of uninhabited cays over the clearest water in the Atlantic.

02

Harbour Island

Pink-sand beaches and the pastel charm of Dunmore Town, one of the prettiest settlements in the islands.

03

Nassau & New Providence

The gateway and provisioning hub — easy air access, then straight out onto the banks.

04

Eleuthera

The Glass Window Bridge, hidden coves and a quieter, wilder pace away from the crowds.

05

Bimini

Closest to Florida, famous for big-game fishing and the crossing of the Gulf Stream.

Sample itineraries for the Bahamas

The difference between a good charter and an unforgettable one is knowing which cays to have to yourself and when. Tell us your dates and we’ll send a sample Bahamas itinerary built around them.

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Charter the Bahamas

The catamarans and sailing yachts that work these shallow banks are chosen with care — draft matters here. Tell us your dates and we’ll match you with crewed yachts available for the Bahamas.

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