Overmarine is an Italian shipyard producing the Mangusta series of fast planing motor yachts in the 24 to 50 metre range. The yard built its reputation on aggressive hull lines, high top speeds, and an interior aesthetic that leans toward contemporary Italian design rather than traditional yacht decoration. Mangusta yachts are known for covering distances quickly, which suits an itinerary that combines multiple Bahamian islands within a single week.
Three Overmarine yachts are available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Vessels in service from the Mangusta range run from around 30 to 50 metres, accommodating six to ten guests in three to five cabins. Crew sizes of five to eight cover passage and hospitality. The planing hulls deliver top speeds well above those of displacement competitors of the same length, with a passage from Nassau to Inagua taking well under a day at cruising speed.
Weekly charter rates for Overmarine yachts in the Bahamas fall broadly between 40,000 and 150,000 euros per week depending on size and specification. The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 30 percent for fuel, food, port fees, and crew gratuity. Fuel costs on a planing hull are higher than on a displacement yacht of comparable size, a factor worth discussing with the broker when estimating provisioning. Caribbean season peaks December through April.
An Overmarine charter at Inagua suits guests who want to cover ground quickly and then settle somewhere that most of the charter fleet never reaches. The high-speed passage from Nassau puts Inagua within easy range, and once anchored, the reef walls, bonefish flats, and flamingo reserves provide a programme of complete contrast to the speed of the passage. The Mangusta hull design means departing for the Turks and Caicos or the Dominican Republic the next morning is equally straightforward.
