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Bahamas Yacht Charter from Tampa Bay

Your own private yacht to the Bahamas. No airports, no crowds, no itinerary you did not choose. Just turquoise water, white sand, and the open horizon ahead of you.

52ft Marquis Flybridge yacht heading toward the Bahamas from Tampa Bay
The Ultimate Escape

Your Private Yacht to Paradise

Imagine waking up on your own yacht, anchored in water so clear you can see the sandy bottom twenty feet below. No alarm clock, no airport security, no shuttle bus to the resort. Just the sound of gentle waves against the hull and the Bahamian sun warming your face. This is what a yacht charter to the Bahamas feels like, and it is an entirely different class of travel.

Most people fly to Nassau, check into a crowded resort, and spend a week competing for pool chairs. A yacht charter takes you to the places those tourists never see. Hidden coves in Bimini where you are the only boat anchored. Pristine sandbars in the Abacos where you can wade for a mile in knee-deep turquoise water. Beach bars accessible only by boat, where the conch salad was swimming an hour ago.

Our 52ft Marquis Flybridge is built for this kind of adventure. With a 600-mile range, twin Caterpillar engines, two private cabins, a full galley, and every navigation instrument you could need, this yacht was designed to cross open water in comfort and safety. Your USCG-licensed captain has extensive offshore experience and will guide you through every mile of the journey, from Tampa Bay to the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas.

600-Mile Range

With 430 gallons of fuel and twin Caterpillar engines, our yacht has the range to reach the Bahamas and back with fuel to spare. No stops required unless you want them.

Offshore-Ready

GPS, radar, depth finder, VHF radio, and full safety equipment. Twin engines provide redundancy on open water. Your captain monitors weather windows for optimal crossing conditions.

2 Private Cabins

Sleep aboard in comfort with two private staterooms, full bedding, and climate control. The full galley and bathroom mean you have everything you need for multi-day travel.

Captain Included

Your experienced USCG-licensed captain handles all navigation, docking, customs clearance, and route planning. You just enjoy the ride and the destination.

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The Journey

The Route to the Bahamas

The most popular route from Tampa Bay to the Bahamas follows the Florida coastline south to Key West, then crosses the Gulf Stream to Bimini — the closest Bahamian island to the U.S. mainland at just 50 miles from the Florida coast. The journey down the Keys is an adventure in itself, with opportunities to stop in Naples, Marathon, or Key West along the way.

A typical trip takes two to three days each way, depending on your pace and how many stops you want to make. Some guests prefer to cruise straight through with overnight stops at marinas along the Keys. Others turn the journey into the vacation itself, spending a night in Key West before making the crossing to Bimini. From Bimini, you can island-hop through the Bahamas at your leisure — the Abacos, Eleuthera, Nassau, or the Exumas are all within reach.

For those who prefer a shorter crossing, a direct route from Key West to Bimini takes approximately four to five hours in favorable conditions. Your captain monitors weather patterns and Gulf Stream conditions to select the safest and most comfortable crossing window. Every route is planned with safety margins built in, including fuel reserves and contingency stops.

Bahamas-Ready

What Makes Our Yacht Ocean-Ready

The 52ft Marquis Flybridge is purpose-built for extended cruising and open-water passages.

52ft Marquis Flybridge yacht with twin Caterpillar engines for Bahamas crossing
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Twin Caterpillar Engines

Powerful and reliable twin diesels provide the thrust for open-water passages and the redundancy that offshore cruising demands. With 430 gallons of fuel capacity, the 600-mile range means you can reach the Bahamas and return without concern.

Full galley and cabin interior of 52ft yacht for multi-day Bahamas charter
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Live-Aboard Comfort

Two private cabins with full bedding, a complete galley with refrigerator and microwave, a full bathroom with shower, and climate control throughout. This yacht is your floating home for the duration of your trip.

Navigation equipment and flybridge on yacht for Bahamas charter
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Full Navigation Suite

GPS chartplotter, radar, depth sounder, VHF radio, and satellite weather. Your captain uses every tool available to plan the safest, most comfortable route across the Gulf Stream and through Bahamian waters.

Island Life

What to Expect in the Bahamas

Once you arrive in Bahamian waters, the real magic begins. Bimini is the gateway — a laid-back island with world-class bone fishing, incredible snorkeling at the Bimini Road (an underwater rock formation some believe is part of the lost city of Atlantis), and beachside restaurants serving fresh conch and cold Kalik beer. Spend a day or two here before pushing further into the chain.

From Bimini, many guests head to the Abacos, a boater's paradise of sheltered cays, colorful colonial towns, and some of the clearest water on earth. Anchor in a protected harbor, dinghy to shore for lunch at a waterfront cafe, then snorkel a coral reef teeming with tropical fish. The Berry Islands offer even more seclusion — private beaches where your footprints are the only ones in the sand.

Every day looks different on a Bahamas yacht charter. One morning you might wake up to dolphins playing off your bow. The next, you are snorkeling over a reef so vivid it looks artificial. Afternoons are spent on deserted beaches or exploring tiny settlements where the locals wave from their porches. Evenings bring spectacular sunsets, fresh-caught fish on the grill, and the kind of silence you simply cannot find on land. It is transformative travel at its finest.

Yacht cruising toward the Bahamas from Tampa Bay Florida
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Trip Planning

Planning Your Bahamas Adventure

The best time to charter to the Bahamas is April through July, when the Gulf Stream is calmest and the weather is most predictable. Spring offers the perfect combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and gentle seas. Summer brings the warmest water for swimming and snorkeling, though your captain will monitor tropical weather closely.

Weather Windows

Your captain monitors marine forecasts daily and selects optimal crossing windows with calm seas and favorable winds. Safety always comes first, and we build flexible schedules to accommodate weather patterns.

Customs & Immigration

Clearing into the Bahamas is straightforward. Your captain handles all paperwork and procedures. You will need a valid passport and we will guide you through the customs process upon arrival in Bimini.

What to Pack

Light clothing, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, snorkel gear if you have it (we carry extras), a valid passport, and any medications. The galley stores provisions for the trip. We will help you create a packing and provisions list.

Provisions Planning

We help you plan meals and supplies for the entire trip. Stock up before departure at St. Pete markets, or we can recommend provisioning services. The full galley means you can prepare meals aboard or eat ashore at island restaurants.

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Bahamas Pricing

Investment in Adventure

Multi-day Bahamas charters are fully customized. Here is a starting framework.

Overnight Charter
$5,000+
1-2 nights · Keys or coastal
Perfect introduction to overnight cruising
✓ Captain & crew included
✓ 2 private cabins
✓ Full galley & provisions space
✓ Fuel included
✓ Florida Keys stops
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Multi-Day Custom
Custom
3-7 days · Tampa to Bahamas
Fully tailored itinerary
✓ Captain & crew full trip
✓ Route planning & weather monitoring
✓ Customs clearance handled
✓ Island hopping itinerary
✓ Provisions planning assistance
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Full Bahamas Package
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7+ days · complete Bahamas experience
Multiple islands & destinations
✓ Everything in Multi-Day
✓ Extended island exploration
✓ Marina reservations included
✓ Snorkeling & fishing stops
✓ The ultimate yacht adventure
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Every Bahamas charter is unique. Call to discuss your dream itinerary. Call (727) 609-2248.
Testimonials

What Our Guests Say

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"Absolutely world-class experience. The yacht is incredible — spacious, well-maintained, and perfect for an extended trip. The captain's knowledge of the waters and his professionalism made us feel completely safe and at ease the entire time. We are already planning our next voyage!"
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James Graf
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"We booked Yacht Away Now for New Year's Eve and it was the best decision we made all year. The crew was exceptional, the yacht is stunning, and the experience was far beyond what we expected. If you are considering a yacht charter for any occasion, do not hesitate. Book it!"
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Oscar
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"Top-notch from start to finish. The captain was incredibly knowledgeable and made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. The yacht is beautiful and perfectly maintained. We felt safe, pampered, and totally relaxed. Cannot recommend Yacht Away Now highly enough!"
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