Gulf Craft, the UAE-based manufacturer, has expanded its range to include flybridge motor yachts that combine contemporary styling with practical charter layouts. In the Exumas, their shallower draft and nimble handling make them well-suited to exploring the cuts and anchorages between Staniel Cay and the southern chain. The fleet available for charter in this region covers three vessels in the 30 to 40-metre class, providing comfortable accommodation for six to ten guests with professional crew of four to six. Bahamas charter weeks aboard Gulf Craft yachts are concentrated in the high season from December to April, with the calmest conditions for exploring the shallower parts of the Exuma Sound in January and February. Rates are more accessible than European superyacht counterparts: Gulf Craft yachts in the Exumas charter from around 30,000 to 60,000 euros per week before the advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent. That allowance covers fuel, all food and drinks provisioned by the crew from Nassau or George Town, marina fees at Staniel Cay Yacht Club, and watersports consumables. The combination of an approachable rate, a compact and professional crew, and the extraordinary setting of the Exumas makes Gulf Craft charters a strong value proposition for guests exploring luxury yachting for the first time or those who prefer a smaller, less formal vessel.
