Admiral is an Italian shipyard producing aluminium motor yachts in the 30 to 90 metre range, part of The Italian Sea Group alongside Custom Line. The yard builds lighter than comparable steel hulls, which translates to higher top speeds and lower fuel consumption per nautical mile. For Long Island cruising, where the anchorages are shallow and the distances manageable, that agility suits the island character well.
Three Admiral yachts operate in the Bahamas and Caribbean charter market. Models range from around 35 to 55 metres, carrying between eight and twelve guests in four to six cabins. Crew sizes run from eight to twelve. Foredeck spaces, aft beach clubs, and generous tender storage are characteristic of the yard. The watersports equipment on board typically reflects the Caribbean and Bahamian setting, with diving kit, paddleboards, and sea kayaks alongside the tender.
Weekly charter rates for Admiral yachts in the Bahamas fall broadly between 80,000 and 200,000 euros, depending on size and season. The advance provisioning allowance, which covers fuel, provisioning, port fees, and crew gratuity, adds approximately 30 percent to the base rate. Peak season runs December through April. Availability in this small fleet tightens quickly around the holiday period, so early enquiry is worthwhile.
Long Island is a destination that suits an agile, well-found motor yacht. The 80-mile coastline offers anchorages at every scale, from the open-water sweep of Cape Santa Maria in the north to the sheltered approaches of Clarence Town in the south. Dean Blue Hole is within tender range of the Clarence Town anchorage, and the beaches and reef diving between Stella Maris and Cape Santa Maria fill multiple days without exhausting the programme.
