| It is already October and we are on the cusp | | | | there are special rates offered at the |
| of the Bahamian Yachting Season. The Bahamas | | | | Pelican Bay Hotel. A complimentary water |
| is truly one of the most care-free escapes on | | | | shuttle is available to bring guests to the |
| the globe. While the lifestyle in the islands | | | | five star rated Ferry House Restaurant which |
| seems to move along at a slower pace than the | | | | has received several great reviews from some |
| hustle bustle of U.S. cities such as LA or | | | | of South Florda's toughest food critics. If |
| New York, luxury and hospitality are never | | | | you are seeking a more casual dining |
| compromised. If you plan on heading South for | | | | experience there is a pool bar and grill open |
| the winter you should book your luxury yacht | | | | for lunch and dinner. The two level swimming |
| charter now. Here are my top picks for | | | | pool facilities allow adults to swim 25 meter |
| dockage spots that should definitely make | | | | laps while children may enjoy the separate |
| their way into your Bahamas yacht charter | | | | children's pool. There are also clean, modern |
| itinerary. These spectacular "yacht spots" | | | | laundry and shower facilities on site. |
| will have you moments away from luxurious | | | | |
| spas, adventurous diving spots and exquisite | | | | One of the advantages of arriving to the |
| dining. Full Service Marinas in the Bahamas | | | | Bahamas aboard a luxury yacht charter as |
| provide first class amenities that enhance | | | | apposed to a major cruise line is that the |
| the charter experience for both the guests | | | | marina is located near the Bahamas port of |
| and crew. | | | | entry which offer expedited customs and |
| | | | immigration services. Complimentary shuttle |
| The Bluff House, The Abaco's | | | | service is available between the marina and |
| | | | Port Lucaya Marketplace. |
| This multi-million dollar marina completed | | | | |
| its construction and renovation back in 2004. | | | | In addition to the marina facilities, |
| The 40-slip marina has been distinguished as | | | | challenging golf courses and indulgent spas |
| the finest full service marina in the Abaco's | | | | are all within a small radius of this luxury |
| and no details have been overlooked. The | | | | marina. This resort has also made its mark in |
| entrance channel has been professionally | | | | the luxury marine real estate market with |
| dredged for easy entry and there are Texaco | | | | elegant and innovative million dollar boat |
| fuels and lubricants available on site. | | | | houses. Whatever your pleasure may be, the |
| | | | Grand Bahama Yacht Club has every amenity |
| These exquisite docks have been decked with | | | | known to man. If you are considering a |
| over 12,000 square feet of a Brazilian teak | | | | Bahamas Yacht Charter , Grand Bahama Island |
| called Ipe. The marina has an angled design | | | | should definitely be part of the trip. |
| which allows each vessel to have its own deck | | | | |
| space for privacy. The Bluff House marine | | | | Hurricane Hole Marina, Paradise Island |
| facility offers fuel, electricity and water | | | | |
| hookups. There is also a clean laundry and | | | | In addition to being one of the focal points |
| full service bathing quarters for | | | | for the finest mega yachts in the Caribbean , |
| convenience. For an angler, the Abaco's is a | | | | The Hurricane Hole Marina offers one of the |
| prime location for adventurous Bone Fishing. | | | | most ideal locations on Paradise Island. The |
| There are tenders and guides available on the | | | | marina is within walking distance to |
| island to facilitate a great experience. | | | | restaurants, shopping, championship golf, |
| | | | casinos, nightclubs, and the Atlantis resort. |
| Atlantis Resort and Marina, Paradise Island | | | | |
| | | | It is a 90-slip full service marina with all |
| The Atlantis Marina itself would probably be | | | | of the bells and whistles. This facility can |
| just like any ordinary marina if it weren't | | | | offer berths for ocean mammoths up to 200 |
| for the rave reviews of its dock master and | | | | feet in length. Some of the worlds finest |
| deckhand staff who truly transform the | | | | Bahamas Yacht Charter Vessels originate from |
| docking and provisioning protocols into first | | | | this marina. Hurricane Hole Marina is |
| class service. It is said by many, that the | | | | notorious for hosting some of the regions |
| staff located at the Atlantis Marina are one | | | | most exciting boating events including the |
| of the resort's best assets. Many travel to | | | | Bahamas Billfish Championship Tournament. |
| the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island but | | | | Anglers from around the world come out to |
| few receive the unparalleled experience that | | | | compete and enjoy the excitement that this |
| is provided aboard a luxury yacht charter. | | | | island has to offer. |
| Berthing at this marina has major perks with | | | | |
| spectacular entertainment and attractions | | | | The sister property to Hurricane Hole Marina |
| just moments away from the dock. Whether you | | | | is the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, located |
| are looking to dive and Jet Ski in the | | | | just steps from the docks. Boaters can take |
| turquoise blue waters or view the unique | | | | advantage of affordable room rates and the |
| marine life at the Atlantis Aquarium, this | | | | spectacular service of Paradise Island's |
| resort offers a vacation adventure that is | | | | newest waterfront property. There are also |
| second to none. Book early if you plan to | | | | Fitness and Spa facilities available to all |
| arrive at Atlantis aboard a mega-yacht | | | | marina guests. If you don't plan to stay in |
| because this marina is booked year round. | | | | your staterooms aboard ship there are condo |
| | | | rentals available in the marina which is one |
| Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Grand Bahama Island | | | | of the many features that make this |
| | | | destination so appealing. This marina is |
| When I think about the Grand Bahama Yacht | | | | attractive to charterers, captains and crew |
| Club, an understated elegance comes to mind. | | | | members. Every charter need can be |
| This exclusive yacht club's reputation has | | | | facilitated at this location. |
| spread like wildfire through phenomenal | | | | |
| reviews. Its reputation has put this yacht | | | | Although the Bahamas Islands are a collective |
| club on the map as a luxury travel | | | | bodies of land that share in the same |
| destination. The marina offers 150 slips | | | | care-free lifestyle, no island is the same. |
| which may accommodate vessels up to 175 ft | | | | The beauty of a Bahamas Yacht Charter is that |
| with all concrete docks. Fuel services are | | | | you will be able to personally tour the |
| available. There are high speed pumps that | | | | region and there are magnificent marinas and |
| deliver triple-filtered fuel. In addition to | | | | resorts along the way. |
| being able to stay aboard your luxury yacht | | | | |