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