Cat Island sits mid-chain in the Bahamas, a long narrow island with twin coastlines offering very different conditions: the east coast faces open Atlantic swell, the west is reef-protected and calm. Sanlorenzo is an Italian builder producing design-led motor yachts from 24 to 68 metres, known for an architectural approach to interiors and a profile that reads more collector’s piece than production yacht.
Sanlorenzo yachts available in the Bahamas run from 28 to 50 metres, with four to six guest cabins, crews of six to ten, and interiors that vary considerably between hulls since Sanlorenzo gives each owner significant creative latitude. The construction standard is high throughout, with steel hulls on larger models and aluminium on the explorer-type SX and Explorer series.
Weekly rates for Sanlorenzo charters around Cat Island range from 120,000 to 900,000 euros per week, with an advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent. The Bahamas charges no VAT on charter. Cat Island’s remoteness keeps marina costs low, and most nights are spent at anchor rather than at a berth.
The island’s west coast anchorages suit a Sanlorenzo charter itinerary well. Fernandez Bay is the default first stop, a half-mile of calm water with a beach bar walking distance from the dinghy dock. Hawks Nest Marina in the south handles fuel. Port Howe and the reef between Cat Island and Conception Island are the best diving sites; the Exuma Sound crossing from the northwest tip puts the Staniel Cay area within a day’s range.
