# Bahamas Yacht Charter 2027 · Crewed Yachts in the Exumas > Luxury crewed yacht charter in the Bahamas. Nassau, the Exumas, Staniel Cay and Harbour Island, best December to May. Captain and crew included · ★5.0… URL: https://naveliacharters.com/yacht-charter/bahamas --- [Home](https://naveliacharters.com/) / [Destinations](https://naveliacharters.com/#destinations) / Bahamas The Exumas, Harbour Island & the Abacos # Bahamas *Yacht Charter* Charter a private crewed yacht in the Bahamas. Sandbars, swimming pigs and the clearest shallow water in the world, from Nassau through the Exumas, with captain and crew included. [View the yachts](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters?region=Caribbean) Typical week Around €49,000 Fleet 430+ crewed yachts Ideal length 5 to 10 days Best season December to May Charter bases Nassau, Staniel Cay, Great Exuma In short ## Chartering a yacht in the Bahamas, *with your own crew* A Bahamas yacht charter is a private crewed voyage, usually 5 to 10 days long. A week typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses, with most yachts between €34,000 and €77,000 and superyachts above €500,000. The classic route covers Nassau south through the Exumas by Highbourne Cay, the Land and Sea Park and Staniel Cay. Navélia sends three available yachts for your dates in about 10 minutes. Why Bahamas The Bahamas are seven hundred islands spread across water so shallow and clear that it glows turquoise from the air. A yacht is the only real way to see them, because the best sandbars, reefs and cays have no road, no airport and often no name. Almost every charter starts in Nassau, less than an hour's flight from Miami, and heads south into the Exumas. The chain runs for more than a hundred miles: Highbourne Cay, the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Staniel Cay with its swimming pigs and Thunderball Grotto, and the sandbars of the southern cays. - Week charter yachts - Itineraries - Restaurants and anchorages - FAQ Week charters and superyachts ## Bahamas week charter yachts and superyachts Navélia books crewed multi day and weekly charters in Bahamas, from 20 metre crewed yachts to 100 metre flagship superyachts, drawn live from a worldwide fleet of 1,300+ vessels. Every charter includes full crew; most weekly rates fall between €40,000 and €130,000, and flagship superyachts reach €3,000,000. [Browse the full fleet](https://naveliacharters.com/multi-day-yacht-charters?region=Caribbean)[The 10 best charter yachts in the South of France →](https://naveliacharters.com/post/best-charter-yachts-south-of-france) Day by day routes ## Bahamas yacht charter *itineraries* Proven routes to start from. Your captain and broker adapt every stop to your dates, your group and the weather. [ 7 Days · Nassau 7 Day Bahamas Yacht Charter Itinerary: The Exumas A 7 day Bahamas yacht charter usually runs from Nassau down the Exuma Cays and back, with stops at Highbourne Cay, Warderick Wells in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Compass Cay and Staniel Cay. The water is shallow, so yachts with a draft under about three metres see the most. The best months are December to May. A crewed week typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses. View itinerary → ](https://naveliacharters.com/itinerary/7-day-bahamas-exumas-yacht-charter-itinerary) [All yacht charter itineraries](https://naveliacharters.com/itinerary) Overview ## Why Charter in the Bahamas? ### Best Time to Visit December to May is best, with dry days and comfortable temperatures. June and July are hot and calm, which suits water sports. August to October is hurricane season and quieter. ### Recommended Duration A week from Nassau covers the northern and central Exumas at a relaxed pace. Ten days reach Great Exuma and the southern sandbars. Short four or five day charters work well to Highbourne and Staniel Cay. ### Marine Life Nurse sharks at Compass Cay, rock iguanas, stingrays, turtles and reef sharks, and bonefish on the flats. ### Staniel Cay & the Swimming Pigs The famous pigs of Big Major Cay, Thunderball Grotto from the Bond films and the yacht club bar, all within a mile. ### Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park A protected park of empty beaches and reefs around Warderick Wells and Shroud Cay, with some of the best snorkelling in the country. ### Highbourne Cay & Allen's Cay The first stop south of Nassau, with rock iguanas on the beach and nurse sharks under the dock. ### Harbour Island Three miles of pink sand, pastel cottages and golf carts instead of cars, in northern Eleuthera. ### The Abacos Sheltered cruising behind the barrier cays, with candy striped lighthouses and New England style villages. Where to Eat & Drink ## Best Restaurants & Beach Clubs in the Bahamas Our crew's hand-picked selection of the finest spots for lunch, dinner, and sunset cocktails, many accessible directly by yacht. ### Beach clubs (4) €€ By boat Mood photo #### Chat 'N' Chill Stocking Island, Great Exuma · Bahamian Relaxed Family-Friendly A beach bar on an island reached only by boat, known for conch salad, volleyball and stingrays in the shallows. €€ By boat Mood photo #### Nipper's Beach Bar & Grill Great Guana Cay, Abacos · Bahamian Party Relaxed A colourful bar on the dunes above a long Atlantic beach, famous for its Sunday pig roast. €€€€ Mood photo #### Blue Bar at Pink Sands Harbour Island · Caribbean Upscale Relaxed Lunch and cocktails right on the pink sand beach of Harbour Island. €€€ By boat Mood photo #### MacDuff's Norman's Cay, Exumas · Bahamian and grill Relaxed Family-Friendly A laid back beach bar and grill among the palms of Norman's Cay, a favourite first stop in the Exumas. ### Restaurants (6) €€€ By boat Mood photo #### Staniel Cay Yacht Club Staniel Cay, Exumas · Bahamian and seafood Relaxed Family-Friendly The social heart of the Exumas since 1956. Tie up the tender, order a rum punch and watch the nurse sharks under the dock. €€€ By boat Mood photo #### Xuma Highbourne Cay, Exumas · Bahamian and seafood Upscale Romantic An open air restaurant above the beach at Highbourne Cay marina, with fresh fish and sunset views over the bank. €€€ Mood photo #### Sip Sip Harbour Island · Bahamian Trendy Relaxed A lunch only favourite above the pink sand beach, known for its lobster quesadilla. €€€€ Mood photo #### The Rock House Harbour Island · Modern Caribbean Upscale Romantic An elegant small hotel restaurant above the harbour, the place for a dressed up dinner on Harbour Island. €€€€ Mood photo #### Graycliff Nassau · Continental and Bahamian Upscale Romantic A historic mansion in Nassau with a celebrated wine cellar, ideal for the first or last night of a charter. €€ Mood photo #### Santanna's Bar & Grill Williams Town, Little Exuma · Bahamian seafood Relaxed Family-Friendly A simple seaside shack serving some of the best grilled lobster and cracked conch in the Exumas. 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January 2026 · Verified Google review A day with friends “Had an amazing experience with Navélia Charters. My friends and I were well looked after and will be using their services again !!” B Bruno G. July 2026 · Verified Google review Swipe for more reviews → FAQ ## Bahamas yacht charter, *answered* ### How much does a yacht charter in the Bahamas cost? A Bahamas yacht charter is a private crewed voyage, usually 5 to 10 days long. A week typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses, with most yachts between €34,000 and €77,000 and superyachts above €500,000. The classic route covers Nassau south through the Exumas by Highbourne Cay, the Land and Sea Park and Staniel Cay. Navélia sends three available yachts for your dates in about 10 minutes. ### Can I rent a yacht in the Bahamas with a skipper? Yes. Every yacht we offer in the Bahamas comes with a professional captain (skipper) and crew, so no licence is needed. You simply choose the yacht, the day and the route. ### What is included in a Bahamas yacht charter? Captain and crew, soft drinks, water and towels are included on every yacht. Fuel or APA (advance provisioning allowance) is charged additionally and confirmed in writing before you book. ### Can I charter a yacht in the Bahamas for a week? Yes. A week in the Bahamas typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses, the median of our live fleet for this coast, with cabins, captain and crew. The ideal length is 5 to 10 days. The classic route covers Nassau south through the Exumas by Highbourne Cay, the Land and Sea Park and Staniel Cay. Charter bases: Nassau, Staniel Cay, Great Exuma. ### What is the best Bahamas yacht charter itinerary? The most requested route is the 7 Day Bahamas Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 days from Nassau. Every itinerary is adapted to your dates, group and the weather. ### Where do Bahamas yacht charters start? Nassau is the main base, with direct flights from the United States and Europe. Charters can also start in Staniel Cay or Great Exuma by private or scheduled flight, and in Marsh Harbour for the Abacos. ### What is the best time for a yacht charter in the Bahamas? December to May. The weather is dry and settled and the water is warm enough to swim all day. June and July are hotter and very calm. ### What yacht is best for the Exumas? One with a shallow draft, ideally under three metres, and a capable tender. Power catamarans and motor yachts of 25 to 50 metres reach the most anchorages. Larger superyachts anchor further out and use tenders. ### What taxes apply to a Bahamas charter? Charters in Bahamian waters carry a charter tax and VAT on the charter fee, on top of the advance provisioning allowance. We confirm the exact amounts in writing with your quote. ### Can we really swim with the pigs? Yes. Big Major Cay beside Staniel Cay is home to the original swimming pigs. 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