VSY, the Viareggio Superyachts yard, represents one of the more prestigious addresses in Italian superyacht construction, operating at the 40 to 70 metre scale with a fully custom build model that draws on Viareggio’s long tradition of yacht-building expertise. Charter yachts from the VSY fleet are built to demanding owner specifications, with interior programmes by some of Italy’s most accomplished designers and engineering packages that deliver genuine ocean-going capability. For Eleuthera, the VSY’s combination of range and deck volume is well matched. The island’s western anchorages , Spanish Wells, Governor’s Harbour and Hatchet Bay , allow a 50-metre-plus vessel to anchor comfortably in three to five metres of water, while the yacht’s tenders handle the shallow approaches to beaches and the most interesting snorkelling sites on the Atlantic side. Charter rates for VSY yachts in the Bahamas run from approximately 90,000 to 250,000 euros per week before expenses. An advance provisioning allowance of around 30 per cent applies on top, covering fuel, provisioning, dockage and crew gratuity. December through April is peak Bahamas season. The trade winds that blow consistently during this period make the eastern approaches to Eleuthera straightforward for a vessel with VSY’s ocean-going pedigree. A specialist broker can identify available VSY vessels and advise on positioning from the broader Caribbean circuit.
