Overmarine is an Italian shipyard producing the Mangusta series of fast planing motor yachts in the 24 to 50 metre range. The yard built its reputation on aggressive hull lines, high top speeds, and an interior aesthetic that leans toward contemporary Italian design. Mangusta yachts cover distances quickly, which suits an itinerary that combines multiple Bahamian stops within a single week.
Three Overmarine yachts are available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Vessels in service from the Mangusta range run from around 30 to 50 metres, accommodating six to ten guests in three to five cabins. Crew sizes of five to eight cover passage and hospitality. The planing hulls deliver top speeds well above those of displacement competitors of the same length, making inter-island passages in the Bahamas fast and efficient.
Weekly charter rates for Overmarine yachts in the Bahamas fall broadly between 40,000 and 150,000 euros per week depending on size and specification. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 30 percent for fuel, food, port fees, and crew gratuity. Fuel costs on a planing hull are higher than on a displacement yacht of comparable size, a factor worth discussing when estimating provisioning. Caribbean season peaks December through April.
An Overmarine charter at Long Island suits guests who want to use the speed of the hull to maximise what the island offers. The run from Nassau to Cape Santa Maria takes a fraction of the time of a displacement passage, leaving a full day at anchor on arrival. The fast hull then allows the group to move south to Stella Maris, Clarence Town, and Dean Blue Hole on successive days without the passage becoming the event. The island fills each day.
