Bahamas Yacht Charter Companies: 39 Operators and Brokers, With Real Weekly Prices (Checked October 2026)
39 companies sell Bahamas yacht charters, each verified on its own website in October 2026: 6 bareboat operators, 5 crewed operators, 19 brokers (Vital Charters among them), 7 booking platforms and 2 day-charter operators. Of 262 crewed yachts available for Bahamas charters, 76% are power yachts, and the median plus-expenses week is $65,000.
By Jason Acosta, Co-founder & Principal Broker
- Companies last checked: October 7, 2026
- Fleet and price data as of October 6, 2026
How do guests rate Vital Charters?
We could not have had a better experience with Vital Charters. They helped us book a yacht charter vacation in the BVI. Super responsive and professional. Jason helped us pick a great yacht for our family trip. Our crew was amazing too!
Zachary · September 2026 · Google
Our trip to the British Virgin Islands was one of the best trips we’ve ever done with family. Vitals Charters did a great job of making it easy for our first time. Thanks so much!
Marco · September 2026 · Google
Had an awesome time chartering a yacht with a bunch of buddies to celebrate our 40th birthdays. A lot of fun and the crew was exceptional. We decided to try the Caribbean this time and will most likely do the British Virgin Islands (BVI) our next time around. Probably won’t wait till 50 though! We’d like to get back out with the crew as soon as possible. Unreal experience!
Eric · September 2026 · Google
These guests booked Caribbean charters through Vital Charters. No Google review yet describes a Bahamas charter, so none is presented as one.
The Bahamas crewed fleet at a glance
- 262Crewed yachts availableFor Bahamas charters
- 76%Power yachtsCatamarans 21%, monohulls 2%
- $65,000Median plus-expenses weekTypical range $45,225 to $99,450, 210 yachts
- $32,500Median all-inclusive weekTypical range $24,000 to $44,000, 49 yachts
- 68Managing companiesFor the 262 crewed yachts
Source: Vital Charters' crewed-yacht database, as of October 6, 2026
Which kind of charter company do you need?
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| Kind of company | What you get | Who sails the boat | How you pay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bareboat operator6 on this page | A yacht from the company's own fleet, collected at its base | You, or a hired skipper | Direct to the operator | Qualified sailors who want to run their own boat |
| Crewed operator5 on this page | A yacht or boat the company runs itself, with its own crew | The operator's crew | Direct to the operator | Guests who want that company's own boats |
| Broker19 on this page | A shortlist drawn from the managed fleets, with advice on yacht and crew | The yacht's crew, or you on a bareboat | Through the broker, usually into an escrow or client account | Comparing several yachts, or a first crewed charter |
| Booking platform7 on this page | Online listings from many owners and fleets | Depends on the listing: you, a hired skipper or a crew | On the platform, under its terms | Short rentals and quick price comparison |
| Day-charter operator2 on this page | A boat and captain for a day trip | Usually the operator's captain | Direct to the operator, per trip | A day on the water from your island base |
Which companies run bareboat and skippered charters in the Bahamas?
6 companies run bareboat and skippered charters in the Bahamas, from Marsh Harbour in the Abacos and Palm Cay Marina on New Providence. Four sail from Marsh Harbour and three from Palm Cay; The Moorings has a base at each. Abaco Yacht & Charter Services describes itself as the only locally owned charter company on Abaco, and Cruise Abaco calls itself the only boutique sailing operation in the Abacos.
Corrections and exclusions
- Navtours is not listed. Its web address now redirects to Dream Yacht Charter (October 7, 2026).
- Horizon Yacht Charters is not listed as a Bahamas operator. Its Bahamas page sells the destination through its own broker service and names no Bahamas base (October 7, 2026).
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| Company | Base | Charter types | Fleet (as stated) | Best for | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaco Yacht & Charter Services | Marsh Harbour, Abaco | Bareboat, captained, day, custom | 6 named boats plus rental boats | Groups wanting a locally owned Abacos firm | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Cruise Abaco | Great Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour | Bareboat, captained, captained by day and bareboat by night | Couples and families wanting a boutique Abacos operator | Oct 7, 2026 | |
| Dream Yacht Charter | Palm Cay Marina, Nassau | Bareboat, crewed | Self-skippered cruisers heading for the Exumas | Oct 7, 2026 | |
| The Moorings | Marsh Harbour, Abaco, and Palm Cay Marina, Nassau (for the Exumas) | Bareboat sail and power, skippered, crewed | Experienced sailors wanting a big-brand Abacos start | Oct 7, 2026 | |
| Navigare Yachting | Palm Cay Marina, Nassau | Bareboat, skippered, crewed | Bareboaters wanting another Nassau option | Oct 7, 2026 | |
| Sunsail | Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco | Bareboat | Qualified skippers wanting gentle Abacos sailing | Oct 7, 2026 |
Which companies run crewed yachts in the Bahamas?
5 companies on this list are crewed-only operators, working from Nassau, the Exumas and the Abacos. The wider fleet of 262 crewed yachts available for Bahamas charters (as of October 6, 2026) is sold through the brokers in the next table, and Miami and Fort Lauderdale are among those yachts' most common base ports.
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| Company | Base | Charter types | Fleet (as stated) | Best for | Verified |
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| Bahamas Catamaran Charters | Nassau | Day and multi-day crewed catamaran trips (Exumas, Eleuthera) | Lagoon 46, 52, 560 and 620 | Groups wanting a private luxury catamaran from Nassau | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Island Yachts | Nassau | Day, overnight and weekly crewed charters | 17+ named yachts, 35 to 142 ft | A wide size range from one Nassau operator | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Ocean Adventure Cat | George Town or Staniel Cay, Exumas | Crewed catamaran: round-trip, one-way or by the cabin | 1 yacht (50 ft) | Couples and small groups wanting one boat in the Exumas | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Southern Sky Yacht Charters | Nassau and Great Exuma | Crewed power catamaran | 1 yacht (51 ft) | Families wanting a single crewed power cat | Oct 7, 2026 |
| TradeWinds | Abacos | All-inclusive crewed weeks, Saturday to Saturday | Guests wanting an all-inclusive week in the Abacos | Oct 7, 2026 |
Which brokers sell Bahamas yacht charters?
19 brokers sell Bahamas yacht charters, Vital Charters among them, and nine of them list a Florida office. A broker's commission is paid by the yacht, never added to the guest's bill. Tropical Yachts describes itself as a Florida licensed yacht charter services company and books other owners' boats. Denison Yachting is also one of the largest managers of Bahamas crewed yachts in Vital Charters' data, as of October 6, 2026.
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| Company | Office | Charter types | Best for | Verified |
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| Boatbookings | London, French Riviera, Fort Lauderdale | Crewed and bareboat | Comparing Exumas crewed yachts | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Burgess | Global offices | Superyacht charter | Superyacht budgets | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Camper & Nicholsons | Global offices | Superyacht charter | Superyacht budgets | Oct 7, 2026 |
| CharterWorld | London | Crewed yachts worldwide | Comparing crewed Bahamas yachts | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Denison Yachting | Fort Lauderdale and other US offices | Crewed charter and sales | US clients wanting a large broker | Oct 7, 2026 |
| DMA Yachting | Palma de Mallorca; UK office in Wilmslow; phone lines for Athens and Miami | Crewed motor yachts, catamarans, superyachts | International clients | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Ed Hamilton & Co. | Maine | Bareboat and crewed | Sailors wanting advice on Nassau to the Exumas and on the Abacos | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Edmiston | Global offices | Superyacht charter | Superyacht budgets | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Epic Yacht Charters | Rodanthe, North Carolina (mailing address) | Crewed yachts | Clients wanting a Bahamas and Exuma Cays guide | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Fraser | Global offices | Superyacht charter | Superyacht budgets | Oct 7, 2026 |
| IYC | Global offices | Superyacht charter | Superyacht budgets | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Northrop & Johnson | Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and others | Superyacht charter and sales | Superyacht budgets | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Ocean Independence | Zurich; Fort Lauderdale office | Superyacht charter | International superyacht clients | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Ritzy Charters | Miami Shores, Florida | Crewed | Florida-based clients | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Tropical Yachts | Weston, Florida | Bareboat and crewed, booked through owners and local fleets | Comparing Abacos, Nassau and Exumas bareboat fleets | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Virgin Island Sailing | Tampa, Florida | Bareboat, crewed, superyacht | Clients wanting a no-fee agent for the Abacos and Nassau | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Vital Charters (us) | Belle Isle, Florida | Crewed motor yachts, catamarans and sailing yachts | Crewed shortlists with real weekly prices | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Worth Avenue Yachts | Palm Beach and other offices | Crewed charter | Palm Beach and Florida clients | Oct 7, 2026 |
| YachtCharterFleet | London and San Francisco phone lines | Crewed and superyacht | A quick Bahamas price check | Oct 7, 2026 |
Which booking platforms list Bahamas boats?
7 booking platforms list Bahamas boats, and four of them name Nassau in their listings. They are marketplaces, not operators.
Corrections and exclusions
- Boatsetter is not listed. No Bahamas page was found on its site (October 7, 2026).
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| Platform | What it lists | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Knots | Bahamas bareboats | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Boataround | Bahamas yacht charters and boat rentals | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Click&Boat | Bahamas boats, Nassau and New Providence among them | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Getmyboat | Mostly Nassau and Paradise Island rentals | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Sailo | Nassau, Exuma and Abaco listings | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Sailogy | Abaco and Nassau bareboats | Oct 7, 2026 |
| SamBoat | Bahamas yacht charters | Oct 7, 2026 |
Who runs day charters in the Bahamas?
2 day-charter operators are listed, both in the Abacos. No day-only operator in Nassau, the Exumas or Bimini was verified for this list. For a day on the water from Nassau, see Bahamas Catamaran Charters and Island Yachts in the crewed table above.
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| Company | Base | What it offers | Fleet (as stated) | Verified |
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| Eden Yacht Rentals | Marsh Harbour, Abaco | Half and full-day trips, island hopping, swimming pigs | 1 yacht | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Gus-T Marine | Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay | Day trips: snorkeling, stingrays, beach bars | Oct 7, 2026 |
Which Bahamas charter companies specialize in catamarans?
At least 5 companies on this page run catamaran-only fleets or state a catamaran focus on their own sites: one bareboat operator, three crewed operators and one broker. The crewed fleet as a whole leans the other way: catamarans are 21% of the 262 crewed yachts available for Bahamas charters and power yachts are 76%, as of October 6, 2026.
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| Company | What its own site shows | Listed under | Verified |
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| Navigare Yachting | Sailing catamarans only, 46 to 52 ft, from Palm Cay Marina | Bareboat | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Bahamas Catamaran Charters | Lagoon catamarans, by the day or for several days | Crewed | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Ocean Adventure Cat | One crewed 50 ft catamaran in the Exumas | Crewed | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Southern Sky Yacht Charters | One crewed 51 ft power catamaran | Crewed | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Epic Yacht Charters | States that it specializes in power and sailing catamarans | Brokers | Oct 7, 2026 |
Which official bodies and associations cover Bahamas yacht charter?
Five official bodies and trade associations cover Bahamas yacht charter. They are not counted among the 39 companies.
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| Organization | What it does | Verified |
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| Bahamas Customs: cruising permits | Issues cruising permits and sets their fees | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (boating) | Official boating information; permits applied for and paid online | Oct 7, 2026 |
| CYBA | Charter broker association | Oct 7, 2026 |
| IYBA | Yacht broker association | Oct 7, 2026 |
| MYBA | Superyacht broker association | Oct 7, 2026 |
Who actually manages the crewed yachts?
68 companies manage the 262 crewed yachts available for Bahamas charters. Four of the largest are below.
| Managing company | Crewed yachts | Share of the 262 yachts |
|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Boat | 27 | 10.3% |
| Charter Big Boats | 19 | 7.3% |
| Paradise Yacht Clearing | 12 | 4.6% |
| Denison Yachting | 12 | 4.6% |
Every broker on this page draws on these same managing companies, so the yachts you are shown will overlap from one broker to the next. What differs is the advice: which yacht and crew suit your group, and how the booking is handled. Choose a broker on that. Why do different yacht charter brokers all offer the same boats?
What does a crewed week in the Bahamas cost?
A crewed week in the Bahamas has a median rate of $65,000 on a plus-expenses yacht and $32,500 on an all-inclusive yacht. Most Bahamas yachts are priced plus expenses: 210, against 49 priced all-inclusive.
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| Charter model | Median week | Typical range | Yachts priced |
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| Plus expenses | $65,000 | $45,225 to $99,450 | 210 |
| All-inclusive | $32,500 | $24,000 to $44,000 | 49 |
All-inclusive rates cover food, drinks and fuel. Plus-expenses rates add an advance provisioning allowance (APA) for those on top. Neither includes crew gratuity.
For rates, tax and fees, read Bahamas yacht charter prices and yacht charter taxes and fees.
How do you choose a Bahamas yacht charter company?
Pick the cruising ground first
The Abacos and the Exumas are different weeks. Crewed operators on this page start Exumas trips from Nassau, George Town or Staniel Cay; the Abacos start at Marsh Harbour. Abacos or Exumas?
Ask where the yacht starts
Many crewed yachts that sell the Bahamas are based in Florida: Miami and Fort Lauderdale are among the most common base ports in Vital Charters' data. Ask us where yours starts. Exuma Cays guide
Budget for plus expenses
210 of the yachts priced for the Bahamas quote plus expenses, so food, drinks and fuel come from an advance provisioning allowance on top of the base rate. Taxes and fees
Ask about the cruising permit
Bahamas Customs sets cruising permit fees by the length of the vessel, from $150 for 30 days on a boat under 30 ft to $600 over 100 ft. Ask whether the permit is inside your rate. Bahamas Customs fee table
For a bareboat, match the base to the islands
Marsh Harbour bases are in the Abacos. Palm Cay Marina on New Providence is where The Moorings starts its Exumas charters.
Compare crews, not catalogs
Every broker draws on the same crewed fleet. The crew, and how well the yacht fits your group, are what differ. Bahamas yacht charter guide
Check the company on its own site
It should name a Bahamas base, Bahamas yachts or a Bahamas page, as every company on this page did on October 7, 2026.
Fleet figures: Vital Charters' crewed-yacht database, as of October 6, 2026
Book direct or through a broker?
For a bareboat, booking direct with the operator is simple, and a broker helps when you want the Abacos and Nassau fleets compared. For a crewed yacht, going direct saves nothing: the yacht's manager sets a single weekly rate, and that is the figure you are quoted whoever takes the booking.
What changes is the choice. An operator can offer its own boats. A broker can compare yachts from all 68 managing companies, including the ones based in Florida.
Fleet figures as of October 6, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many yacht charter companies serve the Bahamas?
This page lists 39 companies that sell Bahamas yacht charters, each confirmed on its own website on October 7, 2026: 6 bareboat operators, 5 crewed operators, 19 brokers (Vital Charters among them), 7 booking platforms and 2 day-charter operators. Five official bodies and trade associations are listed separately.
Is it cheaper to book a Bahamas yacht charter direct?
For a crewed yacht, no. The broker's commission comes out of the yacht's weekly rate, not on top of it, so the week costs the same with a broker as without one. Do you pay the yacht charter company directly or through the broker?
What does a crewed yacht charter in the Bahamas cost per week?
The median plus-expenses week is $65,000, with a typical range of $45,225 to $99,450 across 210 yachts. The median all-inclusive week is $32,500, with a typical range of $24,000 to $44,000 across 49 yachts. Figures are from Vital Charters' crewed-yacht database as of October 6, 2026. Neither figure includes crew gratuity, and a plus-expenses rate also leaves out food, drinks and fuel.
Are most crewed Bahamas charter yachts power yachts?
Yes. 76% of the 262 crewed yachts available for Bahamas charters are power yachts, 21% are catamarans and 2% are monohulls, as of October 6, 2026. In the BVI the mix is reversed: 81% catamarans.
Where do Bahamas bareboat charters start?
The six bareboat operators on this page start from two places. Marsh Harbour in the Abacos is the base for Abaco Yacht & Charter Services, Cruise Abaco, The Moorings and Sunsail. Palm Cay Marina on New Providence, near Nassau, is the base for Dream Yacht Charter, Navigare Yachting and The Moorings' Exumas charters.
Are Bahamas charter yachts based in Florida?
Many are. In Vital Charters' data, Miami and Fort Lauderdale are among the most common base ports for crewed yachts that sell the Bahamas. Where you board varies by yacht, so ask us where yours starts.
What does a Bahamas cruising permit cost?
Bahamas Customs lists a 30-day cruising permit at $150 for vessels under 30 ft, $250 for 30 to 50 ft, $350 for 50 to 100 ft and $600 over 100 ft. A 12-month permit runs from $500 to $3,000. Permits can be applied for and paid online.
How we built this list
- Company check
- Each company's own website was opened on October 7, 2026. To be listed, the site had to load and name a Bahamas base, Bahamas yachts or a Bahamas page. Base, charter types and fleet details are printed as that site shows them; a fleet size appears only where the company's own site shows one. The Best for column is our own summary.
- Other sources
- Bahamas Customs for cruising permit fees, and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism for online permits.
- Fleet and price data
- Source: Vital Charters' live crewed-yacht database, pulled October 6, 2026. Active yachts only.
- A yacht counts for the Bahamas when it lists that cruising area for a season ending after October 6, 2026.
- Each yacht is counted once, at its lowest weekly base rate for that area, in US dollars. "Typical range" is the middle half of yachts (25th to 75th percentile).
- All-inclusive rates cover food, drinks and fuel. Plus-expenses rates add an advance provisioning allowance (APA) for those on top. Neither includes crew gratuity.
- Not listed
- Left out, with the reason: Boatsetter (no Bahamas page found on its site), Navtours (its address redirects to Dream Yacht Charter), Horizon Yacht Charters (no Bahamas base), Merle Wood & Associates (its charter pages show no Bahamas page) and Conch & Coconut (an island concierge, not a boat operator).
- Updates
- This page is re-checked every quarter. Each company link is opened again and the fleet and price figures are pulled again. The dates on this page change only when that check has run.
- Corrections
- Run a company that belongs here, or see a detail that is out of date? Email info@vitalcharters.com and it will be checked.
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