Ocean Alexander, the Taiwanese-American shipyard operating under the Alexander Marine brand from Taipei and with a US sales base in Seattle, builds fibreglass and composite motor yachts in the 28 to 45-metre range designed for practical long-range cruising. The yard’s design philosophy prioritises range, interior volume per metre and mechanical reliability over outright speed, producing charter yachts well matched to the inter-island Bahamian passages a Cat Island itinerary demands. Cat Island is four to five hours from Nassau at 12 to 14 knots — accessible within a comfortable morning’s passage from the Bahamian capital, but remote enough that the island’s beaches, bonefishing flats and diving remain largely unvisited by the charter traffic concentrating in the Exumas. Ocean Alexander charter yachts in the Bahamas carry six to eight guests with crews of four to five. Weekly rates run from approximately 20,000 to 70,000 euros before the advance provisioning allowance of 30 per cent, covering fuel from Hawk’s Nest Marina at the island’s southern tip, food and drinks, and harbour dues. Season runs from October through April. The combination of practical range, comfortable interior volume and affordable weekly rates makes Ocean Alexander a strong entry-level choice for Cat Island’s southeastern Bahamas anchorages.
