Westport Yachts, built at the yard’s Port Angeles facility in Washington State, specialise in cold-moulded composite motor yachts that carry more interior volume per metre of waterline than most alternatives of comparable length. In the Berry Islands, where the crossing from Nassau involves roughly 70 nautical miles of open Bahama Bank passage, the semi-displacement hull form and 14 to 18-knot cruising speed of most Westport charter yachts makes the transit efficient without sacrificing seakeeping comfort. Charter-available Westport yachts in the Bahamas run from around 34 to 50 metres, carrying six to ten guests with crews of five to eight. The composite construction produces a vessel that is lighter, faster and more fuel-efficient than steel or aluminium alternatives of the same overall length, which matters in the Berry Islands where distances between fuel stops are meaningful. Weekly charter rates run from approximately 65,000 to 160,000 euros before the advance provisioning allowance, typically 30 per cent, covering fuel from Nassau and Chub Cay Marina, provisioning, drinks and harbour fees at Great Harbour Cay. American in design character, informal in atmosphere and practical in layout, Westport yachts suit the Berry Islands well: the outdoor decks are generous, tender management systems are capable, and the vessels perform reliably across the open-water passages the chain requires. The Berry Islands chain has limited provisioning outside the two main marinas, so most charters load fully from Nassau before the crossing. Season runs from October through April.
