Gulf Craft is a UAE-based shipbuilder with facilities in Ras Al Khaimah, operating across a wide range of vessel types from recreational day boats through to the Nomad explorer yacht series reaching 75 metres in length. The Nomad range in particular has drawn attention for combining composite construction with a genuine explorer pedigree, offering long-range capability and shallow-water access in a package designed for warm-water cruising across multiple time zones. In the Bahamas, Gulf Craft charter yachts bring an explorer sensibility to some of the most varied shallow-water cruising grounds in the Atlantic. The composite construction typical of Gulf Craft vessels keeps weight moderate and draft accessible, which matters significantly in the Bahamas where the banks and cuts reward yachts that can explore close to shore. The Nomad design philosophy emphasises self-sufficiency: water makers, large fuel capacity, and provisions storage for extended passages beyond the resort network. Weekly charter rates for Gulf Craft Nomad yachts in the Bahamas run from approximately 60,000 to 110,000 euros. The advance provisioning allowance adds 30 percent for fuel, food, marina fees, and drinks. The Bahamas is a natural fit for the explorer yacht ethos of this fleet, and shoulder season from March to May offers particularly good conditions and value. A Gulf Craft charter in the Bahamas works best when the itinerary reaches beyond the standard Exumas circuit. The Jumentos Cays to the south offer near-total solitude. The northern Abacos chain combines the colonial Loyalist Cays with accessible ocean reef anchorages, and the Bimini chain provides a short hop from Florida with excellent diving in a compact island group.
