From: Nassau (Bahamas)
Nassau Cabin Charter on a Crewed Catamaran
1/31
7 days
Crew: 2
12 people
Private cabin
Full board
Min. Age: 6+
Explore Exumas on board of the crewed sailing caramaran
12 Knots offers a sailing vacation on modern sailing catamaran with only 12 passengers on board. An ideal cruise with short passages and chance to swim, snorkel and fish in the most secluded areas. This is simply the best way to get away from the crowded touristic places and explore one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the world. Sailing itinerary for this cabin charter has been specifically designed to cover the best spots on Exumas.
Scuba diving on coral reefs or exploring the many secluded beaches. During this sailing cruise, we will visit the most beautiful islands and will have plenty of time to relax, go snorkel, swim in crystal clear waters or just relax with your new friends on the deck of a catamaran. Snorkeling equipment, kayak or SUP are included in the price and offer excellent option for exploring beautiful coral formations and colorful reef fish.
While you are relaxing, our crew will prepare snacks and hearty meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals are freshly prepared on board. Chef offers dishes from Mediterranean and Caribbean quizine. Throughout the day, you can enjoy free fruit punch, soda, juices, table wine and delicious Bahamian rum punch.
Sailing Cruise Itinerary
**This is a sample itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted by the captain or the service provider due to weather conditions or other reasons.
Day
1
Palm Cay
Le départ et le retour se feront à la marina de Palm Cay, située sur l'île de New Providence (Nassau) sur Yamacraw Hill Road. En attendant votre embarquement officiel, vous êtes invités à profiter de la piscine, des transats, de la magnifique plage et des installations de restauration disponibles sur place. L'enregistrement sur le bateau aura lieu en fin d'après-midi pour rencontrer l'équipage et d'autres passagers.
Day
2
Highbourne Cay
Highborn Cay compte quelques habitants et est située à environ 30 milles marins au sud-est de Nassau. Il a une forme unique en H permettant un bel ancrage protégé avec du sable fin. C'est une belle région sauvage entourée de superbes plages et coraux. Plongée en apnée sur les récifs coralliens au nord-ouest du mouillage ainsi qu'au nord de l'île dans la partie supérieure du Highborn Cay. Vous pouvez également aller pêcher le homard et le mérou avec une fronde hawaïenne.
Day
3
Warderick Wells Cay
Warderick Well est au cœur du parc protégé des Exumas. C'est aussi là que vous trouvez le quartier général de l'organisation chargé de protéger cette véritable île paradisiaque. La plupart des gens qui visitent la partie nord des Exumas pensent que c'est le meilleur endroit pour faire de la plongée en apnée. Cet endroit possède 30 plages de sable poudreux qui entourent l'île. Tuba avec des têtes de corail intactes avec des poissons colorés. Marchez au sommet de la colline de Boo Boo avec ses orifices de soufflage et profitez de la vue magnifique.
Day
4
Staniel Cay
C'est l'île la plus éloignée au nord des Exumas où vous pouvez trouver un village. Vous pouvez explorer le village de Staniel Cay et ses environs ou vous pouvez également louer une voiturette de golf à la marina pour explorer le reste de l'île pendant quelques heures. Découvrez la plage de Big Major Spot avec les célèbres cochons nageurs et faites de la plongée avec tuba dans la grotte mystique de Thunderball.
Day
5
Shroud Cay
Il s'agit de l'île la plus éloignée du Nord dans le parc protégé d'Exumas, comptant une vingtaine d'îles désertes. Le centre de l'île se remplit d'eau pendant les marées hautes et il y a une abondance de mangroves en croissance. Vous pouvez explorer la rivière des mangroves en canot ou en kayak et nager dans le lagon à couper le souffle.
Day
6
Norman’s Cay
Cette île à ne pas manquer lors d'une semaine au nord des Exumas. Malgré sa petite taille et peu de personnes vivant ici pour le moment, il y a quelque temps, cette île était le siège du seigneur Carlos Leigher, l'un des trafiquants de drogue les plus puissants de l'histoire. Snorkel sur un avion coulé. Visitez les ruines d'un cartel de la drogue des années 80 et partez à la chasse au poisson et au homard avec une écharpe hawaïenne sur des têtes de corail ou marchez sur une plage et ramassez des dollars de sable et des coquillages.
Day
7
Palm Cay
Profitez de toutes les commodités 5 étoiles sur place. Possibilité de profiter de la nuit à l'hôtel Atlantis avec les aquariums, le casino et de nombreux restaurants.
Cruise Boat Details
10
Model
Bali 5.4 - 6 + 2 cab.
Cabins
6
Year/Refit
2020
Bathroom
6
Catamaran 16.8m (2020)
Model
Bali 5.4 - 6 + 2 cab.
Cabins
6
Year/Refit
2020
Bathroom
6
15
Model
Bali 5.4 - 6 + 2 cab.
Cabins
6
Year/Refit
2022
Bathroom
6
Catamaran 16.8m (2022)
Model
Bali 5.4 - 6 + 2 cab.
Cabins
6
Year/Refit
2022
Bathroom
6
Cabin Charter Types
Cabin Charter Types
Occupancy: 2 guests per cabin
0% due at reservation
Free cancellation within 3 days
Cruise Price Details
Price includes
- Accommodation in air-conditioned double cabin with private bathroom (A/C in service from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm)
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 1 local cocktail every evening per guest (made from rhum, prosecco, etc...depending on destination // not personalized), drinks (table wine, 1/2L /guest /day) during meals, fruit juices, sodas
- Possibility to order tokens (1 token = 4 €) to exchange on board against additional alcohol (list available on Excel file)
- Service of the crew : 2 persons (captain, steward/cook)
- 2 sets of linen, towels and beach towels /pax /cruise (3 sets for the 10 nights cruises)
- Shower gel and shampoo included
- Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water)
- Insurance for the yacht and the passengers
- Additional P&I insurance for the passengers & crew as on cruise ships (valid for all cabin catamarans of 54' and more)
- Water sports on board : snorkeling equipment, 2 paddles & 1 kayak tandem
- (in case of availability issue the kayak tandem may be replaced by a single kayak)
- Passengers are not allowed to bring their own beverages onboard
- Bedding, towels (beach towel included), Snorkeling gear (fins, masks, snorkels), 2 paddles & 1 kayak tandem
- (in case of availability issue the kayak tandem may be replaced by a single kayak)
Price does not include
- Airfares
- Transfers airport – base – airport (optional)
- Destination fee (mandatory) : payable in advance
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks apart from those mentioned within the ‘Included’ section.
- Charge for late passport info: 150 € per cabin, payable at the base
- the fine charge if not received within 1 wk (last minute bookings excepted) & done to ensure other passengers are not impacted because 1 client did not give info resulting in cabin cruise start delay.
Good to Know
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Location
- Nassau, Bahamas
The departure base depends on the sailing dates you select.
Check-in / Checkout
Check-in: Saturday from 6:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday until 9:00 AM
Cruise duration is 7 days / 7 nights.
Accommodation
Private cabin
Private cabin for 2 guests. If the cabin is booked for 1 guest only, a single accommodation surcharge will apply.
Crew
The sailing tour from Nassau is operated by a professional crew of 2: captain and chef.
The captain of the Bali 5.4 - 6 + 2 cab. is responsible for: the safety of guests during Nassau Cabin Charter on a Crewed Catamaran, handling of the Catamaran, navigation and adjusting the itinerary according to weather conditions.
Meal Plan
Full Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Meals are prepared by the chef and served onboard of the yacht. Soft drinks are included during meals.
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased on board of Bali 5.4 - 6 + 2 cab. at an additional cost. Guests are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on board.
If you have food allergies or intolerances, please inform us in advance so the crew can take them into consideration.
Special diet option: $138.
Options & Fees
Mandatory fees
Bahamas foreign charter tax: $4, Extra charge for the superior cabin: $219, Destination fee: $335 per person
To be paid in advance in addition to the cabin or berth price. This fee typically covers: port fees, tourist taxes, fuel costs, marina fees in Bahamas and basic provisioning.
Optional Extras
Available at additional cost:
- Change of name or date: $35 per person
- Charge for late passport info: $173
- Palm Cay private day beach pass: $29 per person
- Special diet: $138
- Transfer: $230 per person
- Cabin alcohol token: $5 per person
Sailing Itinerary & Weather Conditions
The 7 days itinerary is planned in advance; however, Nassau Cabin Charter on a Crewed Catamaran may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, port availability, and the captain's safety decisions.
The captain may modify the route or change the order of stops to ensure a safe and comfortable sailing experience on board of Bali 5.4 - 6 + 2 cab..
Payment & Cancellation
No-obligation reservation (3 day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.
Payment terms:
- Down payment: 30%
- Balance: due 60 days before departure
- Extras: payable in advance, at least 60 days before the charter
Cancellation policy:
- 30% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 61 days before departure
- 100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 60 days or less prior to the charter
Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.
Customer reviews
How customer reviews and ratings work
We use the Average with Prior (also known as Bayesian Average) to calculate the total rating for each sailing cruise
Since new cruises could have very few reviews, each review can significantly impact the average score, potentially leading to misleading representations of the total score (e.g., one very positive or very negative review skewing the overall rating). To mitigate this, we use a "prior" or "default" score.
This means that each cruise, by default, starts with a rating of 4, which is calculated from 5 hypothetical reviews, each rated 4. This assumption provides a baseline level of performance that is neutral-to-positive.
For example, if a new cruise receives a 5-star review, the total rating will be adjusted to 4.17. Here's how it is calculated: (4 × 5) + 5 = 25 and then divided by the total number of reviews 6 (5 default + 1 actual review), resulting in 4.17
As more reviews come in, the weight of the actual reviews increases, and the influence of the prior diminishes.
Bahamas
11 May 2024 - 18 May 2024
Lagoon 62
“Loved Exumas”
We got a Lagoon 62, which is bigger than I was expecting and the captain and cook were both very professional and also very engaging and fun. Exumas has the most amazing seascape I've ever seen and other highlights such as the swimming pigs, Staniel Cay Yacht Club, the sunken airplane, and some truly beautiful swimming, beach and snorkel stops.
12 knots customer service is excellent
Bahamas
“My wife and I loved our Exumas cruise in the Lagoon 62”
The boat had some maintenance issues such as as the starboard motor was broken for already for three weeks and all cabin on the starboard had cold water the entirely trip. Since the weather was warm and we are used to take cold shower at home, it was not a big deal for us. When we returned to the marina after 7 days, another Lagoon 62 boat was there to substitute our boat. We got the best cabin on the boat, starboard aft with lower high bed, that was easy for us to get access. The cook lady was excellent, we had delicious meals with desert at the lunch and dinner every day She was prepared to make gluten free meals for my wife. The captain, Alex Mint, was born in the same city than me in Brazil, beyond speaking Portuguese, he also speaks English and French. He was an experience sailor, great personality and easy going. Even with my handicap to only use one arm and having some balance problem, I was able to get in the flybridge, getting in our cabin and on the water without any problem. It was the first time for us in a sail boat, and we simply loved a catamaran, a stable and roomy boat.
