The Bahamas is made up of almost 700 islands and cays, with only 30 of them inhabited. This is the ultimate destination for getting away, featuring endless pink sand beaches, hidden sandbars, and miles upon miles of crystal clear turquoise blue waters. The most common sailing itinerary is The Exumas; a 120-mile-long island chain. Guests can either start and finish in Nassau, or if you prefer more secluded spots, starting out of Staniel Cay or Georgetown, are two other options that are farther down the Exuma chain.
This sailing destination is a paradise for watersport enthusiasts, offering everything from kite surfing and e-foiling to bone fishing, snorkeling, and diving. With plenty of pristine pink and white sand beaches to explore, there’s no shortage of places to unwind. Beyond the incredible watersport opportunities, the region is also renowned for its delicious spiny tail lobster and conch—some of the freshest and tastiest you’ll ever enjoy.
Take a look at these three gorgeous crewed catamarans sailing in the Bahamas this season. These catamarans have the ability to entertain anywhere from 2 guests to 8 guests.
Snap Dragon
Snap Dragon is a 2025 Bali 5.8, which can accommodate up to eight guests in four ensuite cabins. The Bali 5.8 is the largest catamaran in the Bali fleet, with usable deck area of 1,500 sq ft, almost 20% more, than equivalent catamarans in the same space. Guests have access to a primary cabin with a walk around king size bed, two VIP cabins with queens and one cabin featuring twin size beds; all ensuite.
The Bali 5.8 is Bali’s newest flagship catamaran. Completely upgraded with new features like a hydraulic swim platform, making it easy for guests to enter and exit the water, as well as creating an extended beach club when the lift is fully raised. The flybridge has been rethought, with a full size table and drink fridge imbedded, as well as a small wet-bar, and a massive, uninterrupted lounging space with sunpads. The flybridge allows everyone in the group, as well as your captain, to hang out together, making it a fantastic spot to gather for breakfast and cappuccinos, or cocktails and canapés while enjoying the sunset.
Snap Dragon has a 75HP dinghy capable of carrying all guests ashore to explore the many uninhabited cays, as well as get guests going on any of the water toys. This boat has sea scooters, kite boarding equipment, the dining spaces, there are plenty of lounging areas too. One of the best seats in the house is the forward, sunken, cockpit. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy while sailing, enjoying that first cup of coffee, reading a book, or catching a few z’s while transiting in between the islands. Justified Horizons is fully stocked with the coolest water toys (e-Foils, sub wings, sea bobs, SUPs, kayak, etc) and a powerful 60HP dinghy to pull guests behind and quickly get guests ashore. Snap Dragon will be based out of Palm Cay Marina in Nassau. To see Snap Dragon’s full e-brochure, click here.
Unwavering
Unwavering is a 2022 Sunreef 50, with three ensuite cabins, that can accommodate up to six guests. There is an owner’s suite with a spacious bathroom, and two slightly smaller VIP cabins, all featuring fully walk around queen size beds and are ensuite.
Unwavering has so many wonderful lounging areas for guests to enjoy. The flybridge is of course a favorite spot, with a hardtop bimini providing complete protection from the elements, an L-shaped settee around a small cocktail table, and two giant sunpads just forward of the helm. The flybridge is the perfect hangout to discuss the itinerary with the captain, enjoy 360 degree views, and the spot to either begin or end your day.
On the lower level, the bow of the yacht features a a sunken forward cockpit, flanked by sunbeds on either side and two trampolines. Crew can set up sun shades for when the boat is anchored, keeping guests cool while in the forward cockpit. On the stern of the boat, guests can enjoy alfresco dining at their table, set up the hydraulic swim platform as a beach club, or catch some zzz’s on the fully protected sunpad in the cockpit’s starboard nook. In case of inclement weather, Unwavering also has a dining table in the cockpit, facing the galley, allowing for the chef and guests to easily interact with another and creating a more inclusive dining experience.
Unwavering is fully kitted out with all the best watersport toys and a super powerful Highfield tender to pull guests around and get to/from ashore easily. There are e-Foils, sea scooters, SUP’s, floating mats, snorkel gear and beach games to keep the group occupied.
Penny Jo is a 2022 Bali 4.4, which can accommodate up to six guests in three ensuite cabins. All three cabins are equal in size, making Penny Jo a fantastic option for a group of friends to charter.
The Bali’s are known for a couple of things, one is the garage door that fully opens and closes, creating a seamless flow between the cockpit, galley, and stern. The other is the solid foredeck covered with sunpads and a sunken forward cockpit and is wonderful area for the whole group to lounge together. Another comfortable spot to lounge while under sail is the flybridge. On the flybridge there are sunpads and an L-shaped settee with a small cocktail table in the center for guests’ use. The helm is just slightly forward of the flybridge making it easy for guests to stay in communication with the captain on the day’s itinerary. The salon is another nicely laid area out for guests to relax in, as well as enjoy all their meals. With a wrap around couch and long dining table and a separate couch to enjoy a night cap couches, a is often the most popular lounging area,
When guests are ready to enjoy the water, Penny Jo is fully stocked with watertoys to keep everyone busy. There’s a wakeboard, kayak, SUPs, snorkel gear, a tube, fishing gear including sling spears (great for lobster hunting), and beach games. To view Penny Jo’s entire e-brochure, click here.
If you’re interested in learning more about a crewed catamaran vacation, or have general questions about chartering, please feel free to give us a call, or send an email directly to Laura@CatamaranCentral.com
