The Bahamas
Bahamas yacht charters
With shimmering white beaches fringed with sapphire seas and colourful coral reefs, the 700 or so islands and cays of the Bahamas are perfect for exploring by sea.
Charter a yacht and discover some of the world’s best bone fishing or enjoy a round of golf on a championship course. Jetski along crystalline rivers and snorkel above a wrecked plane at Shroud Cay. Receive a warm welcome at Harbour Island, where you can spend long days basking under the sun on pink-sand beaches and sip cocktails under the stars.
Charter a yacht and discover some of the world’s best bone fishing or enjoy a round of golf on a championship course. Jetski along crystalline rivers and snorkel above a wrecked plane at Shroud Cay. Receive a warm welcome at Harbour Island, where you can spend long days basking under the sun on pink-sand beaches and sip cocktails under the stars.
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Best time to visitJanuary - May
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Getting thereNassau Lynden Pindling International Airport
Explore the Bahamas
Nobu
Inside the glowing green arch on Paradise Island you'll find exquisite local produce artfully fashioned into traditional Japanese cuisine with influences from Peru and Europe.
Paradise Island
25˚ North, Baha Bay Beach Club
Cuisine and cocktails inspired by the Californian coast, this restaurant on Nassau celebrates locally sourced, sustainable and seasonal ingredients.
Nassau
The Cove Pool
The Cove at Atlantis, positioned between Cove and Paradise beaches, this huge pool is lined with palms, cabanas and two infinity pools. Ask your personal cabana butler about spa treatments.
Paradise Island
Spa at Baha Mar
This certified ESPA in Nassau uses massages and facials, mani-pedis, and complete body treatments for women, men, and teens to help guests achieve oneness with the Bahamian natural beauty.
Nassau
The Landing
Australian chef Madelene Pedican reflects her travels with an eclectic menu taking in European, American and Asian influences using the very best local produce at this fabulous restaurant on Harbour Island.
Harbour Island
Blue Bar & Kitchen, Pinks Sands Resort
Enjoy beautiful breakfasts and smoothies on a terrace overlooking the iconic pink sand beach or lunch on some Bahamian classics.
Harbour Island
Xuma
Open for lunch or dinner, this beach bar serves American and Asian dishes prepared with only the best fresh local produce.
Highbourne Cay
The Dunmore
A '60s themed luxe beach shack with a terrace overlooking the beach. Expect relaxed fine dining on modern Mediterranean dishes with a Bahamian twist.
Harbour Island
MacDuff's
Executive Chef Jason Wallace serves contemporary and Bahamian dishes in a rustic-chic wood-beamed shack between the beach and the landing strip.
Norman Cay
Latitude 25, Coral Sands
At this Harbour Island restaurant, expect the finest local ingredients in globetrotting dishes created by Executive Chef Ludovic Jarland served on a terrace overlooking the pool and the ocean beyond.
Harbour Island
Sea Level, Staniel Cay Yacht Club
Call ahead on the VHF, moor your yacht on the club's quay and dine on rock solid Bahamian classics in a restaurant that has been delighting guests since 1956.
The Boathouse, Valentines Resort & Marina
Another restaurant with its own marina, call ahead on the VHF and enjoy a unique yacht chartering experience. The restaurant serves Bahamian cuisine in a New England beach house-style room right on the water.
Harbour Island
Rock House
Dine inside at the Chef's Table or outside by the pool overlooking the Government Dock, on exquisite favourites from around the world. Inspired cocktails, great wine list too.
Harbour Island
Acquapazza, Romora Bay Resort
Situated atop the hill on Harbour Island, this restaurant serves Italian dishes with an inspired Bahamian twist, such as eggplant parmigiana with conch and fresh tuna carpaccio with local arugula.
Harbour Island
Nipper's Beach Bar & Grill
Casual dining at this laid-back lunch shack right on the beach in Great Guana Cay. Enjoy conch, lobster, grilled fresh fish and burgers.
Great Guana Cay
Grabber's Bar & Grill
Comfort food aplenty from wings to burgers, pizzas to poke bowls. West facing, it's a great spot to turn up, grab a cocktail and watch the sunset.
Great Guana Cay
Swimming pigs
No one knows how they got here, because they're not native, but one thing's for sure, they're here and they're a huge hit with visitors.
Big Major Cay
Washing Machine
If you have a taste for a thrill while on your yacht charter, visit this exhilarating diving spot in Shroud Cay. Jump into the current at the mouth of this river and enjoy strong tidal currents sweeping your round the sandy peninsula ending in a reef.
Shroud Cay
Glass Window Bridge
At Eleuthera's thinnest point a bridge has replaced and natural rock arch that formed the 'glass window'. On one side the deep blue Atlantic, on the other, the turquoise of the Bight of Eleuthera.
Mount Alvernia Hermitage
At the highest point in The Bahamas, a giddy 63m (206ft), Monsignor John Hawes built The Hermitage, a small medieval-style monastery, in 1939, where he could contemplate in peace.
Cat Island
Tartar Bank, Cat Island
Off the south of the island, this pinnacle rises from 1,500m to just 12m, making it a great feeding station that attracts yellowfin tuna, blue marlin and mahi mahi. Spectacular sportfishing.
Conception Island National Park
This pristine beauty is a sanctuary for migratory birds, nesting sea birds and green turtles and protects miles of pink sand beaches, sandstone cliffs, mangroves and abundant wildlife.
Albany Golf Course
An 18-hole championship course designed by Ernie Els with links and desert features that hosts the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge.
Nassau
Albany Spa & Wellness Center
Led by the NEXUS Wellness Collective, this centre offers traditional and advanced treatments from diagnostics, biotherapies, nail services, wellness retreats, nutrition and aesthetics.
Nassau
Marina, Compass Cay
Anchor off or take a berth and go swimming with the 'pet' nurse sharks, explore Compass Cay’s 13 beaches or go fishing for grouper, snapper, wahoo and mahi mahi.
Rachel's Bubble Bath
In the north of Compass Cay is one of the Bahamas' finest swimming holes, where a natural phenomenon causes water from the sea to crash over a rocky ridge the results being a luxurious bubble bath effect, hence the name.
Compass Cay
Plane wreck
One of the most photographed wrecks in the world, this Curtiss C-46 Commando has lay dormant since 1980 and is now a well known anchorage for fishing boats.
Norman's Cay
Boo Boo Hill, Warderick Wells
The highest hill on the Cay, surrounded by blowholes nestling in mangroves, is, according to local legend, home to the lost souls of a ship that foundered nearby. While at anchor, write your yacht’s name on a piece of driftwood and place it with hundreds of others atop the hill.
Thunderball Grotto
This hollow rock with a hole in the top featured in the eponymous Bond movie. Swim with the abundant fish and watch for the legendary 'green flash' as the sun sets below the horizon.
Staniel Cay
Flat Rock Reef, Rose Island
Swim with nurse sharks and stingrays, gliding between the coral heads, and you may see the turtles drawn here by the eel grass.
Musha Cay
A collection of 11 resort islands owned by magician David Copperfield. Venture ashore for the gym, beachfront movies, hiking trails and several dining options.
Exumas
Noname Cay
If you anchor off this tree-covered island and tender ashore you will be treated to seeing the equally famous Bahamian swimming pigs.
Abacos
Exuma Cays Land and Sea National Park
In 1958, this became the first land and sea park to protect its environment. It's a pristine stretch of water where wildlife and marine life are cherished and protected. No fishing!
Exumas
Sperm whale, Warderick Wells
A sperm whale allegedly died after ingesting a plastic bag in 1995. Its skeleton is now displayed for posterity in the Exuma Land and Sea National Park.
O'Brien Cay
Anchor to the west of the shore and explore The Aquarium, a beautiful coral garden with a blizzard of colourful fish. There's also a plane wreck 500m to the south.
Exuma
Cape Eleuthera
Something for everyone here with caves to explore, waves to surf, reefs to discover while snorkelling and some great sportfishing with wahoo, sailfish and blue marlin.
Eleuthera
Emerald Rock
Anchor on the west side of Warderick Wells and enjoy a visit to Exuma Land and Sea Park. For some further exploration there is also a lair where infamous pirate Blackbeard used to hide out.
Warderick Wells
Allans-Pensacola Cay
Allans-Pensacola Cay famously used to be two islands before they conjoined, hence the name. ‘It’s untouched, ripe for exploration, ’Anchor at the west end of the island and enjoy the Cay and all its beauty.
Abacos
Pink Beach
A gentle, Provence rosé colour by day becomes a vivid pink by night. The colour is due to tiny fragments of red and pink foraminifera shells washed in from nearby reefs.
Harbour Island
Spanish Wells
Protected by its off-lying reef these shallow waters are delightfully warm and sheltered. It's a wonderful place for snorkelling or try your hand at bonefishing.
Spanish Wells
Highbourne Cay
Arrive in the marina in the south of Highbourne Cay and choose one of the eight beaches within walking distance to discover one of The Bahamas' best-kept secrets.
Lighthouse Beach
Quite simply one of the best beaches in the entire archipelago. Swim from the Atlantic to the Caribbean, explore caves on the Caribbean side, enjoy a beach BBQ on the Atlantic side and, for the more adventurous, trek to the lighthouse.
Eleuthera
1er.Cru
Fine-tune your wine tasting skills, stock up your cellar, or just pick a bottle to have with dinner... A visit to this wine and spirits boutique is an immersive educational experience worth including on your yacht charter itinerary - school has never been so much fun!
Nassau
Daddy D
Party like a local at Daddy D’s Night Club with great tunes and vibes. Choose their Live Lounge for island beats blending Calypso and Reggae, or Throwback Thursdays for retro tracks.
Harbour Island
Waterloo
Whether you want to hang by the pool or party all night, Club Waterloo is the destination. During the daytime enjoy the lake views and fresh, local-produce menu, and stay on into the evening for the resident DJ.
Nassau
Dragon’s
Part of the Atlantic’ resort, you’ll find Dragons just off the Casino floor and just a few steps away from the gaming action. So you can indulge in a flutter before a boogie.
Nassau
Aura
A 9,000 square-foot nightclub in Nassau which will give you the VIP treatment in luxury surroundings. Professional dancers and famous DJs elevate the whole experience to a world-class level.
NassauYachts available for charter in the Bahamas
This is a small selection of the luxury motor and sailing yacht charters available to charter in the Bahamas. Please contact your Burgess broker for a personalised selection.
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Our expert brokers know the cruising grounds intimately, both personally through first-hand experience and in real time through contacts on the ground. Your itinerary will be tailored specifically for you to deliver the holiday you want.
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Whether you are looking for a 70m motor yacht to cruise the Caribbean or have your heart set on an adrenaline-fuelled sailing experience, we are on hand to guide you every step of the way.Frequently asked questions
The charter agreement
After the availability of your chosen yacht has been verified, you will receive a standard MYBA Charter Agreement for signature. If your chosen cruising itenerary necessitates embarking or disembarking from a point other than your yacht’s home port, positioning charges (delivery/ redelivery fees) may be required. These charges, if applicable, will be confirmed in advance and affirmed in the Charter Agreement, together with any taxes that may apply.
Payment terms
A deposit of 50 per cent of the total charter fee is payable by bank transfer immediately on signature of the MYBA Charter Agreement. The remaining 50 per cent, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance, together with any taxes, delivery/redelivery fees and any additionally agreed charges, is payable by bank transfer five weeks before the commencement of the charter.
Operating expenses
The Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) is due at the time of the final charter payment. Under MYBA terms, this sum is usually equivalent to 30 per cent of the total charter fee, but may be up to 40 per cent in some cases.
Intended to cover the operating expenses of a charter as explained under Charter Terms, such as fuel, food, drinks, port fees and ad hoc incidentals, the APA will be given to the captain before the start of your charter. The Captain will ensure that the yacht is fully fuelled and provisioned when you step on board. While an up-to-date summary of accounts can be requested at any time during your charter, a full set of accounts will normally be submitted by your captain at the end of the cruise. If, during the charter, the expenditure exceeds the sum already paid, additional cash funds will be required at once.
All outstanding bills from the yacht charter should be settled in cash or by bank transfer before your final disembarkation. Of course, any remaining credit at the end of your charter will be reimbursed to you in full. On request, transfer arrangements to and from the yacht can be made by Burgess or by the yacht’s captain, payment for which will be deducted from your APA.
Every detail counts
Several weeks before you board your yacht, Burgess will ask you to complete a detailed questionnaire describing the preferences and special needs of all the members of your party, such as dietary or medial requirements, details of any allergies, and your sporting or entertainment requests. This will enable Burgess and the crew of your chosen charter yacht to ensure that everything possible is done to make your charter a fabulous experience.
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Charter a luxury yacht with Burgess. We are trusted for our expertise, and it is the first-hand insights of our charter brokers that raise the bar. Our collective knowledge serves to make your superyacht charter experience exceptional. Explore our stunning collection of luxury yachts for rent or hire and speak to our experts about chartering a private yacht to your dream destination.
Privileged access to the world’s finest charter yachts
Every charter yacht in the Burgess fleet is unique, from interior design and on board facilities, to watertoys and impeccable service. We rigorously inspect every yacht to ensure that when you find your ideal match, it exceeds every expectation.
A wealth of knowledge to enhance your experience
A superyacht charter offers life-affirming adventure and little can compare to a tailor-made experience orchestrated by your Burgess broker. By accommodating both your preferences and requirements, no detail is left to chance.
Personalised service that goes above and beyond
Burgess charter brokers are involved well beyond the booking stage. We share our intelligence on the best itineraries to suit you, organise private jet transfers, on board celebrations, luxury boat hire, restaurant bookings, spa treatments, fitness instruction and more.