Turquoise Yachts, building custom superyachts in Istanbul and Antalya, has established a strong position in the 40 to 80 metre market with vessels noted for their architectural ambition, generous exterior deck volume and competitive pricing relative to the established Dutch and German yards. The brand’s design portfolio includes some of the most visually striking superyachts launched in the past decade, several of which are available for charter in the Bahamian market. For a programme based in Freeport, a Turquoise superyacht uses Port Lucaya Marina as its operational hub, with full provisioning, fuel and customs clearance for vessels up to 80 metres. The yacht’s beach club and extended aft deck are well suited to Grand Bahama’s calm western anchorages, and its tenders handle excursions to Gold Rock Beach in Lucayan National Park, UNEXSO’s dive sites and the snorkelling at Pelican Point and Dead Man’s Reef. A crew of 12 to 20 manages the full hospitality programme from a Freeport base. Charter rates for Turquoise yachts in the Bahamas run from approximately 100,000 to 400,000 euros per week before expenses. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 per cent for fuel, provisioning, dockage and crew gratuity. December through April is peak Bahamian season, with settled trade winds and excellent underwater visibility for the dive programme. A specialist broker can identify available Turquoise vessels and arrange positioning from the Caribbean or Florida.
