Compass Cay is a private island at the centre of the Exuma Cays chain, where nurse sharks gather at the marina dock and the Exuma Land and Sea Park stretches north for 40 miles of protected water. It is one of the most photographed anchorages in the Bahamas, and it sits between Warderick Wells and Staniel Cay in a position that allows a complete Exumas circuit without backtracking. Oceanco is a Dutch custom superyacht builder producing some of the most technically ambitious yachts afloat, typically from 65 to over 100 metres, each vessel a private commission.
Oceanco yachts available in the Bahamas combine Dutch engineering precision with dramatic individual design, carrying six to eleven guest suites, crews of fifteen to twenty-five, and amenities that include beach clubs capable of hosting events, multiple tender garages, and helicopter facilities. The structural build is rated for ocean crossings.
Weekly charter rates for Oceanco yachts at Compass Cay run from 310,000 to 1,100,000 euros per week, among the highest on the Caribbean charter market. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 30 percent for fuel, provisions and crew operating costs. The Bahamas is VAT-exempt for charter, a significant saving at this level.
At the Oceanco scale, the Exumas around Compass Cay provide a manageable and well-serviced cruising ground. Warderick Wells mooring field north of the park can accommodate large vessels; Staniel Cay Yacht Club handles fuel; the swimming pigs at Big Major Spot, Thunderball Grotto and Black Point Settlement on Great Guana Cay complete a circuit that uses the destination at its best.
