the bahamas – Top Yacht Charter Destination
Ready for a grand love affair? Well, the Bahamas is standing by with her provocative charms. And there are many of these. They were powerful enough to lure James Bond, so must be rather special.
Could it be the chic and glamorous New Providence that will take your fancy? Or a grand adventure in Grand Bahama? How about secluded beaches in San Salvador, a hiking challenge in Eleuthera or celebrity spotting in Harbour Island? Whatever you taste, a trip to the Bahamas is guaranteed to exceed your wildest expectations.
The Bahamas is a coral-based archipelago in the Atlantic, made up of 700 islands and cays that range from uninhabited to bustling. The northernmost, Grand Bahama, and Paradise Island, home to the sprawling Atlantis resort, are among the best known. Top scuba diving and snorkelling sites include the massive Andros Barrier Reef, Thunderball Grotto (of James Bond fame) and the black-coral gardens off Bimini.
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Nassau is the place to go to bask in luxury. Stroll past the fine jewellery stores, boutiques and high-end souvenir shops, and you could almost be on Rodeo Drive.
Visit Paradise Island, just minutes from Nassau, for big-name brands in Crystal Court Shop, the elegant shopping avenue with the Atlantis Casin on one side and Coral Towers on the other. You’ll find all the top luxury brands here, such as Bulgari, Gucci, Versace and Ferragamo.
Cruise along the spectacular island shoreline in your luxury yacht and you can marvel at the magnificent mansions and villas of celebrities such as Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and David Copperfield — they all own property here. Some own entire islands.
Fancy a long-distance dinner? You can sail overnight from Nassau to Great Exuma, and then just one more hour from Great Exuma to the Copperfield Bay Islands, and enjoy a spectacular dinner at the Balinese Beach Pavilion. It’s worth the wait — you’ll dine in moonlight on a pristine beach.
For the junior adventurers, don’t forget a visit to Aquaventure Water Park on Paradise Island. It’s so much more than your regular water park with slides and pools. Think dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, lobsters and tuna. And if you like some adrenaline with your fish spotting, then how about swimming with sharks? Try Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas for unforgettable shark dives off the Nassau coast.
The Bahamas never ceases to impress with its otherworldly spectacles. Look through the famous Glass Window and you will see the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and the Caribbean Sea on the other. It’s a unique, mind-blowing experience. To the left of Glass Window, you’ll also see the Queen’s Baths, with its fascinating rock formations, stunning views of the ocean, and intriguing pools and caves. Both the Glass Window and the Queen’s Baths — warm, natural tidal pools — are found on Eleuthera.
On the subject of natural wonders, Great Exuma is famous for its swimming pigs. They might not fly, but they most certainly swim. It is said that the warm, pristine, clear seawater attracts them. You can even see their hooves and features underwater.
The island has much to offer beyond swimming pigs though: top-notch restaurants, pretty beaches with powder-white sands, swaying palms, diving, snorkelling and numerous water sports.
The typical 7-day charter itinerary in the Bahamas starts on Paradise Island and takes you to Allen’s Cay, Shroud Cay, Staniel Cay, Warderick Wells, Norman’s Cay, Rose Island, and it ends in Albany Marina on the New Providence Island.
The 15-day charter itinerary in the Bahamas usually starts in Atlantis Marina on Paradise Island and covers Andros, Berry Islands, Grand Bahama, Great Abaco, Spanish Wells, Allen’s Cay, Shroud Cay, Staniel Cay, Big Farmer’s Cay, Sampson Cay, Compass Cay, Warderick Wells, Rose Island, New Providence Island.
Both these itineraries are designed to reveal and showcase the finest sites that the Caribbean has to offer. These all are sure to tickle your fancy with their assorted offerings and natural beauty. A luxury Bahamas yachting vacation is a dream come true: world-class golf courses, glitzy shopping malls, pristine dive sites, perfect beaches, luxury yachts, delectable food, impeccable service… what more could you dream of on a luxury yachting vacation?
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Hop on a yacht and set sail to this paradise on earth. Unsure of which yacht to choose or island to visit? Contact your friendly charter broker and we’ll help you make well-informed decisions. Book your yachting vacation now by filling in this form or giving us a call.
