Delta Marine is an American shipyard based in Seattle, Washington, producing semi-custom steel and aluminium motor yachts in the 35 to 55 metre range. The yard has operated since 1967 and is known for northwest-style craftsmanship, displacement hull efficiency, and interiors finished to a private-owner standard. Its vessels are proportioned for extended cruising rather than speed, making them well suited to the distances of the Bahamian chain.
Three Delta Marine yachts are available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Lengths in service run from around 38 to 55 metres, accommodating eight to twelve guests in four to six cabins. Crew sizes of eight to ten are typical. The displacement hulls deliver efficient fuel consumption across longer passages, and the aft decks and tender garages are well suited to Bahamian day-use patterns.
Weekly charter rates for Delta Marine yachts in the Bahamas fall broadly between 80,000 and 250,000 euros depending on size and season. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 30 percent for fuel, food, berthing, and crew gratuity. Caribbean season peaks from December through April. On a fleet of three, booking six months in advance is standard practice for peak winter dates.
Delta Marine displacement hulls make light work of the crossing from Nassau to Long Island, covering the distance efficiently and comfortably. Anchored in the lee of Cape Santa Maria or in the harbour at Clarence Town, the yacht becomes the base for a week that moves at a steady pace south along the island: reef diving, bonefishing the shallows, and completing the itinerary at Dean Blue Hole before heading north. A practical, unfussy way to do one of the better Bahamian islands.
