Charter destination · Bahamas
BAHAMAS
Best season
November–April
Main bases
Nassau or Marsh Harbour
Good for
Wildlife experiences
Why charter here
The Bahamas offer something entirely different from the Mediterranean — vast, remote blue-water passages, deserted sand banks stretching to the horizon, the extraordinary clarity of the water over the Bahama Banks, and wildlife encounters that are genuinely unique in the world. Charter in the Exumas and you can swim with wild nurse sharks and spotted eagle rays, feed the famous swimming pigs of Big Major Cay, and anchor in anchorages where you won’t see another vessel for days.
Ideal for
Wildlife experiences
Remote cruising
Clear-water swimming
Family adventures
What to see & do
01
Feed the famous swimming pigs at Big Major Cay in the Exumas
02
Swim with wild nurse sharks at Compass Cay
03
Snorkel the Thunderball Grotto — used in two James Bond films
04
Anchor at Shroud Cay in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
05
Explore Nassau’s colonial architecture and the Nassau straw market
06
Dive the blue holes and walls of Andros — among the world’s best dive sites
Best season
November to April. The Bahamas can be visited year-round but the charter season aligns with winter escape from northern Europe and the US. Summer can bring tropical storms.
Practical info
Main base: Nassau or Marsh Harbour (Abacos). Exumas best explored from Staniel Cay or Georgetown. US Customs clearance required. No cruising permit required for US-flagged vessels. Excellent provisioning in Nassau.