Delta Marine, the Seattle-based custom yard, builds aluminium semi-displacement and displacement motor yachts engineered for long-range cruising and offshore performance in demanding conditions. In The Exumas, that capability is rarely tested on the short inter-island passages inside the chain, but it does ensure the yacht crosses from Nassau to Highbourne Cay or George Town in any winter weather without discomfort. The three Delta Marine yachts available for charter in this region are in the 35 to 50-metre range, carrying six to ten guests with professional crew of six to ten who are experienced in both Caribbean and Pacific Northwest waters. The Exumas provide 200 kilometres of island chain with anchorages at every scale, from the wide commercial harbour at George Town to the narrow gap between two unnamed cays where the yacht swings alone at anchor in complete silence. Charter weeks run from December to April, with February and March offering the clearest water and the most consistent trade winds for exploring the outer cays. Rates for Delta Marine yachts start from around 80,000 euros per week, with the advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covering fuel, provisions from Nassau and George Town, marina fees, and all watersports consumables. Delta Marine charters offer an American build quality and expedition reliability that suits the Bahamian itinerary profile particularly well.
