Abeking & Rasmussen, the Lemwerder yard established in 1907 on the Weser river, builds fully custom sailing and motor yachts in the 40 to 90 metre range to an engineering standard that has defined the premium tier of superyacht construction for more than a century. Charter vessels from the Abeking & Rasmussen fleet are distinguished by their precision fit-and-finish, innovative technical solutions and a build quality that maintains its standard over decades of continuous charter operation. Grand Bahama Island provides one of the northern Bahamas’ most versatile charter bases for an A&R superyacht. Port Lucaya Marina on the south coast handles clearance, provisioning and fuel for large vessels, while Old Bahama Bay Marina at West End on the island’s western tip is a quieter alternative for vessels coming from Florida. Gold Rock Beach in Lucayan National Park is the standout shore excursion, reachable by tender from either marina. UNEXSO’s dive operation at Port Lucaya covers reef dives and the blue holes at Ben’s Cave. The island’s north coast offers sheltered anchorages less visited than the south-shore marina approach. Charter rates for Abeking & Rasmussen yachts in the Bahamas run from approximately 120,000 to 500,000 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 season. Specialist brokers with A&R relationships can advise on fleet availability and positioning from the US East Coast or Caribbean.
