Explorer yachts are built for range, durability and the ability to carry expedition equipment to remote places. Freeport is an ideal starting point for an explorer charter in the Bahamas, placing a capable vessel within easy reach of both the well-charted Abacos and the genuinely remote cays that stretch southeast toward the Turks and Caicos. Explorer yachts typically carry dive compressors, fishing gear, kayaks, paddleboards and water toys in quantity, and their large fuel reserves mean an extended range without the constant need to find a fuel dock. The crew on an explorer yacht is usually experienced in remote cruising, capable of anchoring in unsurveyed spots and handling minor technical issues without immediate shore support. Grand Bahama provides a practical provisioning base before heading into less-serviced waters. The uninhabited cays east of McLean’s Town and the deep blue holes accessible only by dinghy are the kind of discoveries an explorer yacht makes possible. Weekly rates for explorer yachts range from around 60,000 euros for a compact but capable 30-metre to over 400,000 euros for a full-size 50-metre expedition vessel. The APA runs to 35 percent or more given the fuel demands of long-range passages. High season in the Bahamas runs December through April, and explorer yachts often book on longer two-to-three-week itineraries that justify the provisioning effort.
