Abeking & Rasmussen, the German yard based in Lemwerder near Bremen, has been building custom sailing and motor yachts of exceptional quality since 1907. In The Exumas, that engineering heritage translates into vessels that handle the long Atlantic crossing from Europe and then settle comfortably into the protected waters of the island chain. The three Abeking & Rasmussen yachts available for charter in this region include both sailing and motor examples, offering guests a range of sailing modes and interior styles that reflect different eras of the yard. The Exumas extend roughly 200 kilometres southeast from Nassau, encompassing 365 cays, most of them uninhabited and accessible only by water. Charter weeks from December to April coincide with the Bahamas high season, when the northeast trade winds hold reliably and the visibility in Elizabeth Harbour at George Town can exceed 30 metres. Rates for Abeking & Rasmussen yachts in this region start from around 90,000 euros per week and reach 220,000 euros for larger sailing vessels, with the advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covering fuel, provisioning, marina fees at Staniel Cay Yacht Club and Emerald Bay Marina, and all drinks. The Exumas reward a yacht with range and precision: the cuts between cays demand careful navigation, and the anchorages reward the effort with a quality of isolation and water clarity that few other winter destinations can match.
