Overmarine, the Italian yard behind the Mangusta brand, produces fast open motor yachts that prioritise top speed, deck exposure and a distinctly Mediterranean visual signature. In the Caribbean and Bahamas, this translates to long sun-drenched days on deck with the trade wind astern and swift transits between the anchorages that make Eleuthera worth visiting. The Mangusta range spans from 18 to over 40 metres, with the larger GranSport and Open models well suited to the Bahamian inter-island distances. Eleuthera rewards the pace and flexibility of an Overmarine charter. The island’s western lee offers a relaxed drift from anchorage to anchorage: Spanish Wells, Governor’s Harbour and Hatchet Bay are each within easy reach, and the clear Bahamian water is a natural fit for the watersports programme that Mangusta yachts typically carry. Charter rates for Overmarine vessels in the Bahamas range from approximately 25,000 to 80,000 euros per week depending on vessel size and season. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 per cent for fuel, provisioning, berthing and crew gratuity. Mangusta yachts run powerful engines and use fuel accordingly at speed, so factoring a generous fuel budget into the advance allowance is advisable. Peak season runs December through April, when the trade winds are steady and passages are predictable. A specialist broker can identify the right Mangusta model for the group size and preferred itinerary across Eleuthera and the wider Bahamas.
