Cat Island occupies a long, narrow ridge in the central Bahamas, its Atlantic east coast offering open-ocean exposure and its Caribbean-facing west coast a chain of reef-protected anchorages that rarely see another yacht. Turquoise is a Turkish custom builder producing explorer-type and performance motor yachts from 40 to 90 metres, known for a crossover aesthetic that suits long ocean passages and remote destination cruising.
Turquoise yachts available in the Bahamas combine the structural weight of expedition builds with modern interior design, carrying four to eight guest cabins, crews of eight to fourteen, and large fuel and water capacities that reduce dependency on shoreside infrastructure. Their beam and hull form give generous deck space relative to length, which suits the Bahamian emphasis on outdoor living.
Weekly rates for Turquoise charters around Cat Island run from 200,000 to 1,200,000 euros per week, with an advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covering fuel, food, marina fees and watertoy consumables. No Bahamian VAT applies. Turquoise yachts at this size are genuinely capable of the Atlantic crossing, and several in the fleet transit from the Mediterranean each November.
Cat Island suits a Turquoise charter because the yacht’s range and structural capability make the more exposed anchorages on the east coast accessible when conditions allow. Fernandez Bay on the west is the calm default; Hawk’s Nest Marina handles bunkering in the south; Port Howe and the reef between Cat Island and Conception Island Land and Sea Park are the most productive diving sites, with visibility often exceeding 30 metres in season.
