Delta Marine builds in Seattle, and the yard’s full-custom composite-hull motor yachts have earned a reputation among owners who prioritise capability in challenging conditions over the cosmetic priorities of southern European production. The Pacific Northwest construction tradition emphasises hull integrity, propulsion reliability and systems designed to function without a marina in sight for extended periods, which makes a Delta Marine a logical choice for a destination like Andros Island, where the reward for making the crossing from Nassau is complete isolation from the main charter fleet.
Three Delta Marine yachts operate in Bahamas and Caribbean waters, typically in the 40-to-55-metre range. These are well-maintained vessels with experienced crew teams who know the Andros passages from direct experience. Tender garages carry both dive gear and fishing equipment as standard, and the watermaker capacities make the island distances comfortable without the need for shore-side provisioning beyond Nassau.
Charter rates for Delta Marine yachts in the Bahamas and Caribbean fall between approximately 70,000 and 150,000 euros per week before expenses. The advance provisioning allowance of around thirty percent covers fuel, food, drinks, berthing and local fees. High season runs December through April. The Andros barrier reef diving season extends year-round, though winter months deliver the clearest water and best conditions.
From Andros, a Delta Marine’s range makes Nassau and the northern Exumas accessible as day passages while the island’s own cruising ground fills the week. Fresh Creek provides the barrier reef base. Nicholl’s Town offers the northern anchorage. Mangrove Cay and the South Bight provide flat-water anchoring. Behring Point opens the western bonefish flats. The east coast blue holes reward exploration by dinghy at slack tide.
