Compass Cay is the private-island charter destination the Exumas are known for, combining a small marina, nurse sharks, tidal snorkel pools and immediate access to the Exuma Land and Sea Park. Amels is a Dutch shipyard in Vlissingen producing the AMELS Limited Editions range in 55, 60, 72 and 83-metre series, building to a defined specification that allows faster delivery than a full custom commission.
Amels yachts in the charter fleet typically run 55 to 72 metres, with five to seven guest cabins, crews of twelve to fourteen, and interior standards that reflect the Dutch shipbuilding tradition of engineering solidity combined with excellent fit-out quality. Beach clubs, toy garages, and stabiliser systems suited to open-water passages are standard at this level.
Weekly rates for Amels charters at Compass Cay run from 250,000 to 725,000 euros per week, with an advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covering fuel, food, marina fees and crew costs. The Bahamas is VAT-exempt for charter. Amels yachts sit in the upper tier of the market and are priced accordingly.
From Compass Cay the Exuma Land and Sea Park extends north for 40 miles, covering 174 square miles of protected water. Warderick Wells has a mooring field and some of the best Bahamian reef diving. Shroud Cay tidal creek system is navigable by dinghy and opens onto a beach with Atlantic views. South, Staniel Cay Yacht Club is the main hub for fuel and the Thunderball Grotto snorkel site.
