Gulf Craft, the UAE-based builder founded in 1982 and best known for its Majesty line of production motor yachts, offers an accessible entry point into Bahamas charter for guests who want the experience without the superyacht price bracket. The Majesty series spans from around 14 to 35 metres, with the charter-available fleet in the Bahamas concentrating in the 17 to 32-metre range and carrying four to eight guests with one or two crew. Weekly charter rates are competitive, ranging from approximately 15,000 to 55,000 euros before the advance provisioning allowance of 25 to 30 per cent covering fuel, food, drinks and marina fees at Bimini Bay Marina or Alice Town. Bimini suits Gulf Craft charters well: the island’s compact geography means the vessel functions primarily as a floating base rather than a passage-making platform, and the activities that define the destination, including bonefishing the South Bimini flats, snorkelling in the harbour and day trips to Gun Cay, are all accessible by tender or on short motoring runs. The crossing from Florida should be planned for settled conditions given the smaller vessel sizes available. Gulf Craft charters offer practical comfort rather than superyacht luxury, which is an honest trade for the savings involved and suits guests focused on the destination rather than the yacht.
