Delta Marine is a Seattle-based custom shipyard that has produced aluminium motor yachts and expedition vessels for over half a century, building with a Pacific Northwest pragmatism that prioritises range, sea-keeping and the kind of rugged capability that opens waters others do not reach. Three Delta Marine yachts charter in the Bahamas, each reflecting the yard’s tradition of building for genuine offshore use rather than marina display. Ragged Island suits a Delta Marine charter particularly well, as the remote southern Bahamas rewards the range and sea-keeping qualities the yard instils in every hull. The passage from Nassau to Ragged Island is an overnight run involving open water exposure that a Delta Marine handles comfortably, positioning the charter for a week of exploration among the Jumentos Cays, the southern banks and the blue holes near Andros. Charter rates for Delta Marine yachts in the Bahamas typically range from 90,000 to 220,000 euros per week. An advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30 percent applies, covering fuel, provisions, dockage and crew gratuities. The season runs November through May. Delta Marine’s aluminium construction and long-range fuel capacity suit a Ragged Island itinerary well, and the vessels’s expedition heritage means the crew is comfortable navigating in waters that require chart work and shallow-water seamanship beyond the normal charter skill set.
