When is the cruising season from Nassau?

December through May. Nassau is operational year-round, but the cruising window for the Exumas and the wider Bahamas matches the Bahamian winter season.

Where do charters depart from?

Albany Marina on the south-western coast and Atlantis Marina at Paradise Island. Both accommodate superyacht embarkation; Albany is favoured for international arrivals.

Can charters extend to the Exumas or Berry Islands?

Yes, the Exumas chain runs south from Nassau and is the most-requested onward route. The Berry Islands and the Abacos are alternative cruising grounds for longer itineraries.

How long is a typical charter from Nassau?

Seven to ten nights across the Bahamas (Exuma chain, Eleuthera, the Berry Islands). Most charters anchor at Staniel Cay, Highbourne Cay, and the Allen Cays during the Exuma rotation.

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Nassau.

Departures from Nassau and Paradise Island, with access to the Exumas and the Berry Islands.

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Overview

What to expect.

Nassau is the operational base for charters across the central Bahamas: Albany Marina on the south-western coast handles international arrivals, Atlantis Marina at Paradise Island accommodates a smaller superyacht fleet. The Exumas chain runs south from Nassau; the Berry Islands sit a half-day north-west.

The cruising window matches the Bahamian winter, December through May. Nassau is operational year-round, but onward cruising to the Exumas, the Berry Islands and the Abacos favours that window. Charters typically embark in Nassau and run south to the Exumas; the loop-back is shaped by weather and tide.

Fleet

Yachts currently open in Nassau.

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Season

When to cruise.

Best months: December to May
Prevailing winds: Trade winds · steady
Typical base ports: Albany Marina · Atlantis Marina

December through May. Nassau is operational year-round but onward cruising to the Exumas and the Berry Islands matches the Bahamian winter window.

Ports

Marinas and anchorages.

Albany Marina
The south-western superyacht harbour. International arrivals and longer-charter embarkation.
Atlantis Marina
The Paradise Island berthing. Smaller superyacht fleet and resort-adjacent operations.

Frequently asked

Practical questions.

When is the cruising season from Nassau?: December through May. Nassau is operational year-round, but the cruising window for the Exumas and the wider Bahamas matches the Bahamian winter season.
Where do charters depart from?: Albany Marina on the south-western coast and Atlantis Marina at Paradise Island. Both accommodate superyacht embarkation; Albany is favoured for international arrivals.
Can charters extend to the Exumas or Berry Islands?: Yes, the Exumas chain runs south from Nassau and is the most-requested onward route. The Berry Islands and the Abacos are alternative cruising grounds for longer itineraries.
How long is a typical charter from Nassau?: Seven to ten nights across the Bahamas (Exuma chain, Eleuthera, the Berry Islands). Most charters anchor at Staniel Cay, Highbourne Cay, and the Allen Cays during the Exuma rotation.

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