Inagua is the least-visited major island in the Bahamas, lying at the far southern edge of the archipelago close to Haiti and the Turks and Caicos. Its appeal is its remoteness: vast salt flats hosting one of the largest flamingo colonies in the world, undisturbed beaches and reefs that see almost no yacht traffic. A motor yacht provides the range and self-sufficiency to reach and explore the island with comfort.
The charter motor fleet in the Bahamas numbers more than 160 published yachts from yards including Benetti, Feadship, Heesen, Amels and Trinity, ranging from 24 to over 80 metres. For Inagua specifically, a yacht with good range and a shallow-draft tender is more valuable than sheer size. Man of War Bay on the south coast handles vessels up to around 50 metres comfortably.
Weekly rates for Bahamas motor charters begin at around 50,000 euros for a smaller vessel and reach 600,000 euros or more for a flagship over 70 metres. An advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel, food, berthing and drinks. The distance from Nassau and the absence of shore provisions mean careful budgeting before departure.
Man of War Bay is the main anchorage, with good holding over sand and shelter from the east. Matthew Town has a small government dock useful for crew transfers. A half-day run northwest brings a yacht to Hogsty Reef, a submerged atoll with exceptional diving and almost no visitor pressure. From Inagua, a yacht can continue east to the Turks and Caicos or north toward Long Island.
