Westport, based in Westport, Washington, builds fibreglass and composite motor yachts in the 40 to 50-metre range designed for extended passage-making and comfortable cruising in varying conditions. In the Exumas, their displacement efficiency makes them ideal for the gentle pace of Bahamas island-hopping: fuel costs are moderate, range is substantial, and the hull form in choppy Exuma Sound conditions is comfortable. The three Westport yachts available for charter in this region carry between six and ten guests with professional crew of four to eight, providing a ratio of attention and comfort well suited to family and small-group charters. Charter weeks from December to April coincide with the Bahamas dry season, when passage conditions are predictably settled and the anchorages fill with a mix of local boats and international superyachts. Rates for Westport yachts in the Exumas start from around 40,000 euros per week and reach 80,000 euros for the largest examples. The advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel at displacement speeds, provisioning from Nassau, marina fees, and all drinks and watersports consumables. Westport charters deliver excellent value in the Bahamas market: the build quality, range, and crew professionalism compete directly with more expensive European yards.
