Delta Marine, the Seattle-based shipyard operating since 1967, builds semi-custom composite and aluminium motor yachts known for build quality, thoughtful interior layouts and semi-displacement hull performance. In the Bahamas, where charter guests cross open Atlantic water to reach island anchorages, those characteristics translate well. Delta Marine charters available in the Bahamas run from around 35 to 50 metres, carrying six to ten guests with professional crews. The semi-displacement performance of most Delta Marine hulls produces cruising speeds of 15 to 18 knots, making the 50-nautical-mile crossing from Florida to Bimini a comfortable morning run in most winter sea conditions. Bimini itself is compact and dramatic in equal measure: the protected harbour between North and South Bimini provides a secure overnight anchorage, Alice Town has a fishing-village character shaped by decades of sportfishing tradition, and the blue-water grounds at Gun Cay carry the reputation that once attracted Ernest Hemingway. Weekly rates for Delta Marine charters at Bimini range from approximately 60,000 to 150,000 euros before the advance provisioning allowance of 30 per cent, covering fuel at Bimini Bay Marina, food and drinks, harbour fees and applicable fishing licences. Season runs from October through April. American in build character and atmosphere, Delta Marine yachts suit Bimini’s heritage without sacrificing charter comfort.
