Alloy Yachts built some of the most admired sailing superyachts of the early 2000s from its New Zealand yard before closing in 2012. The vessels it produced remain active on the charter market and are sought for their combination of offshore sailing performance, structural rigour, and considered interior volume. Chartering an Alloy yacht in the Bahamas trades motor yacht speed for passage under sail in reliable trade winds.
Three Alloy sailing superyachts are currently available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Lengths range from approximately 40 to 55 metres, carrying six to twelve guests in three to five cabins. Crew sizes of eight to twelve provide full sailing and hospitality service. Deck layouts emphasise sailing utility alongside enough aft deck space for social use at anchor.
Weekly rates for Alloy sailing yachts in the Bahamas range from around 100,000 to 300,000 euros depending on size. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 30 percent for fuel, provisioning, port dues, and crew gratuity. Sailing charters suit the November to April window when the trade winds run consistently from the east. Availability in a fleet of three is limited and demand for sailing superyachts at this level consistently exceeds supply.
Long Island rewards a sailing superyacht with 80 miles of coast running roughly north to south, with the trade winds providing a consistent reach along its length. Arriving at Cape Santa Maria after a day sail from Nassau or the Exumas is one of the more satisfying passages in the Bahamian chain. Continuing south to Stella Maris, Clarence Town, and Dean Blue Hole fills the rest of the week at a pace the sailing dictates.
