Destination

The ExumasWhat better place to lose yourself, than in the Exumas?

Sail the Exuma cays on your floating private resort, taking in a string of emerald islandsbobbing in the brilliant, Bahamian blue, while you enjoy award-winning service onboard yourchosen superyacht; Seafarer.

You’ll walk on footprint-free beaches, marvelling as you go at the tropical Atlantic pouringaround cays and smoothing shifting sandbars. All while you sink into island time.

This is the Exumas, seen by superyacht.

M/Y Seafarer

30-metre Hargrave motoryacht

Captain Doug Meier and his crew of three welcome you onboard Seafarer, where they are ready to show you all of their favourite things to see and do in the Exumas. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the luxury that a superyacht vacation provides.

A superior use of space and exquisite interior finish are hallmarks of Hargrave yachts. Seafarer starts there and takes the yachting experience to a new level of sophistication and ease.

Activities galore

The water is one reason the Exumas deserve your consideration for your trip onboard Seafarer - blue and crystal clear - and the activities on offer are another.

Pigs which swim up to the yacht, jet skiing across open sapphire seas and enjoying fantastic days of fishing (twice when your chef serves up your catch of the day), the Exumas‘ best features are even better when seen from the deck of your own superyacht, such as Seafarer.

Between Highbourne Cay and Staniel Cay, there’s plenty to keep the kids and adults alike in your party, busy, happy and raving about the holiday of a lifetime for years to come.

Ready for more? Try snorkelling around a sunken airplane at Norman Cay or flying across the open waters on one of the yacht’s jet skis - stopping far from anywhere to throw in a line and find a lucky fishing spot to nab yourself dinner.

If you’re a Bond fan, you won’t want to miss Thunderball Grotto for an easy snorkel into 007 history. Both Thunderball and Never Say Never, Again (each staring Sean Connery) feature scenes filmed at Thunderball Grotto.

Vacations in The Exumas; easy, accessible and convenient.

Fly directly to Nassau from numerous spots in the US and Europe to meet your yacht and begin your vacation.

Nassau also boasts two excellent FBOs for private aircraft, and OceanScape Yachts will be happy to help ensure your travel arrangements are all in order for your peace of mind, pre-vacation

The Exumas chain begins only 30NM from Nassau. Though your superyacht will almost certainly be fitted with gyro stabilizers to keep it steady in a swell, the calm waters of the Exumas mean there are no rolling anchorages to contend with.

And that also means no rough, beam sea crossings between islands; if any of your party are concerned they may suffer sea sickness, they can rest easy.

The distances between islands are never more than a short hop, and the clear, shallow water means the bottom is visible over the entire trip. Children will love spotting sea life on the move - there are no boring stretches of sea crossing in the Exumas!

That shallow water also makes for exceptional snorkeling and diving and if that sounds like too much exertion, there are numerous deserted islands and beaches within quick tender ride that only need a towel, a wide hat and a book to make them complete.

Never a dull moment...

With all that warm water and miles of beautiful sandy beaches, you don’t need to do much more than find your own deserted island for the afternoon and practice the perfect footprint in the unblemished sand.

If that doesn’t sound like enough excitement for you, feeding time with a few of the locals might be more up your alley. Try your hand at lunch with some of the friendly ‘pet’ sharks or take in iguanas as you cruise by onboard the yacht.

If a holiday without golf sounds like no holiday, make sure you’ve let your captain know and he’ll ferry you between exceptional golf courses, cruising between them in relaxation and privacy as you go.

Beware that when you approach Major’s Spot Cay you may be subject to some uninvited guests at mealtimes. The domesticated pigs of the island aren’t ones to turn up their noses at a free lunch. They exact a toll from yachts visiting their island in the form of treats, tossed from the side of the boat and you can expect to see them swimming towards you for their share of your goodies, as you approach the Cay.

M/Y Seafarer

30-metres of indulgent escapismSeafarer has all of today's seafaring 'necessities' such as flat screen televisions, WiFi and original artwork throughout. The commodious salon offers wonderful views, a full entertainment system, cozy conversation areas, and a game table while the formal dining area adjacent, seats eight at the custom inlaid table.

You’ll enjoy your personal chef's signature meals served here, or more informally, on the aft deck or in the country kitchen galley.

The aft deck just aft of the main salon is a pleasant under cover area with fold down 42" television and wet bar with icemaker. For al fresco dining and added guest comfort, this are may be left open or enclosed with custom Barrett enclosure. Twin stairs lead down to the swim platform where the crew will launch the water toys for your enjoyment.

The Exumas in ultra-comfort.Each stateroom is finished in high gloss sapele and furnished with custom fabrics, generous storage areas, entertainment systems, and natural light. Each has en suite facilities beautifully appointed with granite and marble.

The king master amidships features a vanity, settee, built-in bookcase, and a his-and-her bathroom with a shower and a separate jacuzzi tub. Aft are the queen stateroom and a convertible twin (to queen) with Pullman berth. The VIP stateroom is forward with a private entrance and a queen-size bed. Each stateroom is uniquely configured and furnished, offering the luxury and spaciousness of the finest hotels. A level of detail and appointments found in lavish custom homes.

Wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoyThe sundeck is just the spot to sink into a good book, or while away a couple of hours in contemplation of the many shades of blue in the waters around you. This is the place to soak in the jacuzzi, laze in the sun, dine, or relax in the warm sun or cool shade. Under cover is the steering station with two wide bench seats where you can watch your progress underway. The crew serve refreshing drinks from the wet bar with refrigerator and icemaker or grill up lunch on the large barbeque.

Crew ProfileAward-winning captain, Douglas Meier

I’m Captain Douglas Meier and I run M/Y Seafarer and her crew of three. With over 20 years charter experience in the Caribbean, Bahamas, the Gulf of Mexico, and waters from Key West to New England, I’m well-equipped to ensure you enjoy your time onboard with us. Most of my formal training comes from my time in the U.S. Coast Guard where I was running search and rescue boats and serving onboard a 327 ft. cutter.

In 1990, I moved into the private sector and began running large power and sailing charter yachts. In the past 25 years I have commanded six yachts; a 24-metre yacht for three years, a 32-metre yacht for five years, and three 35-metre yachts with over six years on each respectively, before taking the helm of 30-metre Seafarer. I have had the honor of winning five Antigua Charter Yacht show awards and four Boat International/US classic yacht awards. I call Fort Lauderdale my home and when I'm not there with my wife and son, I spend my time sport-fishing along the east coast.

Yacht AmenitiesFax, SATCOM, SAT TV, iPod dock, DVD, stereo, 5m Nautica 90 HP, 2x2-man kayaks, fishing equipment, waverunner, deck shower, BBQ, swim platform, jacuzzi (master cabin), jacuzzi (on deck), towing inner tube, boogie boards, volleyball, soccer, frisbees, four bicycles, diving by arrangement and snorkelling.

RatesSeafarer has a base weekly rate of $42,500. Adding in approximate costs for provisioning, fuel, crew gratuities and miscellaneous costs such as dockage, a group of eight people can enjoy the luxury of a private yacht vacation for approximately $8,000 per person, all inclusive.

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