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Freeport is the main town of Grand Bahama Island and one of the most accessible destinations in the Bahamas, a relaxed resort centre surrounded by white-sand beaches, clear water and vibrant reefs. With its marinas, resorts and easy facilities, it offers a comfortable and welcoming base for exploring the northern Bahamas.

The town and its surroundings offer a wealth of natural attractions, from beautiful beaches and sheltered coves to national parks protecting pine forest, mangroves and spectacular underwater caves. The clear turquoise water is superb for swimming, snorkelling and diving among colourful coral reefs.

Freeport is known for its lively markets, where straw goods and local crafts are sold, and for its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Nearby, the chance to swim with dolphins and explore pristine natural areas adds to the appeal, while sheltered marinas make cruising easy and comfortable.

Ashore, the town offers fresh seafood, duty-free shopping and a warm Bahamian welcome, along with beautiful beaches and natural areas close at hand. Its blend of comfort and clear water is appealing.

With its white beaches, clear reefs and relaxed atmosphere, Freeport is a welcoming Bahamian base. Guests can snorkel colourful reefs, relax on beautiful beaches and enjoy the clear water and easy cruising of Grand Bahama Island.
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The award-winning 67-metre Benetti Calex pairs a serene marble-and-ivory interior and a glass elevator with a private owner-s deck terrace, a five-star beach club with hammam and a sundeck jacuzzi,
Calex

67M

Benetti

2022

680000€

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A 26-knot 50-metre Westport by Donald Starkey with a bridge-deck VIP balcony, sundeck Jacuzzi and a renowned crew hosting themed dinners, watersports and fishing across the Bahamas, Caribbean and Alaska.
Chasing Daylight

50M

Westport

2008

195000€

Guests

The 67.3-metre Feadship Vassa (ex-Drizzle) pairs a timeless De Voogt profile with a warm, contemporary RWD interior, an open sundeck gym, three lounge areas and a full-width swim platform, cruising
Vassa

67M

Feadship

2012

595000€

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A 46-metre Delta Marine delivered in 2009 and refit in 2024, with a 43ft Jupiter tender, an on-deck gym and an optional 60ft sportfish for big-game fishing, chartering the Bahamas
AVALON

46M

Delta Marine

2009

185000€

Guests

A 40 metre Northcoast rebuilt through 2024, with three main deck rooms, a full beach club and a warm mahogany interior for ten guests, cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean from
Ealu

40M

Northcoast Yachts

1995

99600€

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An award-winning 62-metre CRN motor yacht with bold Pulina interiors and sleek Omega Architects lines, delivered in 2022.
Rio

62M

CRN

2022

580000€

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A 43.28-metre Trinity delivered in 2010 and refitted in 2023, with an Evan K Marshall interior, a sundeck jacuzzi and five cabins for eleven guests, chartering the Bahamas and the
AQUASITION

43M

Trinity Yachts

2010

185000€

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The first hull of Benetti’s Motopanfilo 37M, with a swimming pool set into the foredeck and 1960s-inspired Lazzarini Pickering interiors, chartering the Bahamas and Caribbean from USD 160,000 per week.
KOJU

36M

Benetti

2022

160000€

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The 55-metre Amels 180 Kamalaya blends Tim Heywood lines and a Remi Tessier interior with a full-beam master featuring a fold-down sea balcony, cruising the Mediterranean and Caribbean for up
Kamalaya

55M

Amels

2013

310000€

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A 53-metre classic Feadship extended by 5 metres and transformed at Pendennis, with eight art-themed cabins from cubism to pop art and a World Superyacht Awards 2016 Refitted Yacht trophy.
Mirage

53M

Feadship

1979

150000€

Guests

The classic 46.7-metre Feadship Daybreak pairs timeless De Voogt lines with a warm cream-and-sage Larvor interior, a full-beam main-deck master, a sundeck jacuzzi and 5,000nm range, cruising the Mediterranean, Bahamas
Daybreak

46M

Feadship

1997

127500€

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Known as the Ferrari of the Sea, this 59-metre Benetti by Redman Whiteley Dixon combines Stefano Natucci exterior lines with a vast resort-style sundeck and a fawn-and-cobalt interior that is
La Blanca

59M

Benetti

2008

395000€

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A 38.71 metre Cantieri di Pisa Akhir 125 from 2007, refit in 2020, chartering 12 guests in five cabins with a fast aluminium hull, warm oak interiors and shaded deck
Gladius

38M

Cantieri di Pisa

2007

85000€

Guests

A 72-metre Dunya Yachts flagship with a signature turquoise hull, double-height Alberto Pinto interiors and a spectacular main-deck infinity pool, designed for up to 12 guests who believe life is
Axioma

72M

Dunya Yachts

2013

562500€

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Freeport Yacht Charter
Freeport yacht charters offer the freedom to experience the destination on your own terms. Each itinerary can be shaped around the way you want to travel, with the flexibility to move between time on the water, moments ashore and the simple pleasure of life on board.
White Beaches
Fortune Beach and Taino Beach give Freeport its own stretch of coast distinct from the resort strip further west at Lucaya, both broad and sandy with calm, shallow water close to shore. Fortune Beach in particular stays quieter than the beaches nearer the cruise terminals, backed by a handful of small beach bars rather than large hotels. Together they give guests a choice between an easy swim and a livelier afternoon within a short taxi ride of downtown.
Coral Reefs
Peterson Cay National Park, a tiny uninhabited islet just offshore, protects one of Grand Bahama’s healthiest fringing reefs within easy reach of Freeport by tender or short cruise. Established as one of the Bahamas National Trust’s smaller marine parks, it draws snorkellers for its shallow coral gardens and clear visibility rather than depth or drama. It sits apart from the larger reef systems already associated with Grand Bahama’s northern coast, giving Freeport guests a reef of their own.
Lively Markets
Freeport’s markets once centred on the International Bazaar, opened in the 1960s with distinct themed pavilions running from the Middle East to Scandinavia and once considered one of the most ambitious shopping developments in the Bahamas. Much of the site now sits quiet awaiting redevelopment, a fading landmark rather than an active market, while fresh produce and straw craft still change hands at smaller stalls around downtown Freeport and the Lucayan Marina Village.
Clear Turquoise Water
Clear turquoise water laps Fortune Beach and the channel at Bell Channel Inlet, both calm enough for swimming and paddling close to shore. The inlet also marks one of the main small-boat routes between Freeport’s inner waterways and the open sea, kept busy with local traffic rather than crowds of visitors. Watersports operators along this stretch make the most of the shallow, sheltered conditions for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Sheltered Marinas
Freeport was purpose-built as a free port under the 1955 Hawksbill Creek Agreement, and that founding logic still shapes its marinas today: Freeport Harbour is dredged to 52 feet, among the deepest in the Caribbean, while the Grand Bahama Yacht Club at Lucayan Marina Village and the Ocean Reef Yacht Club offer sheltered berthing closer to town. A new 700 million dollar waterfront redevelopment now under way is set to add a dedicated mega yacht marina with around twenty berths.

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Across Freeport, each itinerary reveals a different rhythm, from lively ports and waterfront towns to secluded anchorages, island escapes and stretches of coastline best discovered from the sea. Together, they create a more layered way to explore, with every route shaped by the places, experiences and moments found along the way.

Freeport Must See & Do

The anchorages, experiences and places that define a yacht charter in Freeport, and the ones worth building your itinerary around.
Top Anchorages

Freeport Harbour
Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Lucayan Marina Village
Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Marina
Bell Channel Inlet
Taino Beach

Top Things to Do

Snorkel the reef at Peterson Cay National Park
Relax on Fortune Beach
Walk the fading pavilions of the International Bazaar
Tour the ship-repair yards of Freeport Harbour
Watch progress on the new mega yacht marina at Grand Lucayan

Top Places to Visit

Downtown Freeport
The International Bazaar
Peterson Cay National Park
Fortune Beach
Freeport Harbour

Freeport Charter Guide

Everything you need to know before chartering a yacht in Freeport, from the best time to visit to where to drop anchor.
When is the best time to base a charter out of Freeport?

November through April offers the driest, most settled weather for exploring Grand Bahama’s northern coast, while the June to November hurricane season calls for closer attention to the forecast given Freeport’s exposed Atlantic-facing position. Summer still works well for guests happy to plan around the odd tropical system, and it brings the warmest water for snorkelling at Peterson Cay.

How do you fly into Freeport?

Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) sits a short drive from downtown Freeport and holds US border preclearance, letting guests clear US customs before departure rather than on arrival. It receives regular flights from Florida and other US cities as well as Nassau, making Freeport one of the more straightforward Out Island bases to reach for a charter start or end point.

Where's the best place to keep a yacht at Freeport?

The Grand Bahama Yacht Club at Lucayan Marina Village and the Ocean Reef Yacht Club & Marina both offer sheltered, full-service berthing within easy reach of restaurants and provisioning. Freeport Harbour itself, dredged to accommodate vessels drawing up to 52 feet, handles larger commercial and cruise traffic rather than casual overnight stays, so most charter guests choose one of the smaller marinas instead.

How many days should we spend around Freeport?

One to two nights suits most itineraries, enough time to snorkel Peterson Cay, relax on Fortune Beach and see downtown Freeport before moving on. Freeport works well as a provisioning stop or a start and end point for a wider Grand Bahama or Abacos itinerary, thanks to its airport, marinas and easy customs clearance, rather than as a week-long base on its own.

Is Freeport's International Bazaar still worth a visit?

It’s more a curiosity than a working attraction today. Opened in the 1960s with themed pavilions from around the world, the Bazaar declined for years and much of it now sits derelict awaiting redevelopment under a wider 700 million dollar plan for the Freeport waterfront. Guests curious about the site can still walk past its fading arches, but downtown Freeport’s smaller shops and restaurants are a more reliable stop for an afternoon ashore.

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