Top 5 Bahamas Yacht Charters for Families

RISK & REWARD is our top choice for families who want a luxury motor yacht with serious entertainment value. The 36.6m Crescent yacht accommodates up to 9 guests in 4 cabins, including double cabins and a twin cabin, giving families useful flexibility when travelling with children or teenagers. Her large sun deck, Jacuzzi and generous outdoor areas also create plenty of space for the family to spread out during longer days onboard.

Where RISK & REWARD really stands out is on the water. Her collection includes two Yamaha WaveRunners, a waterslide, two Seabobs, an E-Foil, towable tubes, a banana, paddleboards, kayaks, wakeboards, snorkeling equipment and water skis. There is even a full beach setup with canopies, tables, chairs, umbrellas and beach toys. A 39-foot HCB chase boat adds another dimension for fishing and excursions away from the main yacht.

With Bahamas cruising listed among her operating areas and weekly rates from approximately $80,000 to $90,000, RISK & REWARD is particularly well suited to active families who want the yacht to become as much of an attraction as the Exumas themselves.

For larger families looking for a true superyacht experience, NATURAL 9 is difficult to overlook.

This 39.63m Sunseeker can sleep up to 11 guests across 5 cabins, with king, queen and twin accommodation represented in the cabin layout. The yacht underwent a refit in 2024 and offers the kind of space that becomes increasingly valuable when several generations of one family are travelling together. Her description specifically highlights her suitability for family groups, along with multiple decks, large cabins, alfresco dining areas and an expansive sundeck.

Family days can revolve around the flybridge Jacuzzi, swimming and the yacht's collection of water toys. NATURAL 9 carries sea scooters, snorkeling equipment, wakeboard, paddleboards, water skis, towable inflatables, fishing gear and an anti-jellyfish pool, while a 37-foot tender makes shore trips and excursions especially comfortable. There is also a sauna onboard for the adults once the day's activities are over.

With accommodation for a larger group and a weekly rate from around $120,000, NATURAL 9 is our pick for extended families wanting more space, more amenities and a full-scale luxury motor yacht experience in the Bahamas.

NAUTI DOGS 5.4 is an excellent choice for families who prefer the space and relaxed cruising style of a catamaran.

Built by Bali Catamarans in 2022, this 16.46m sailing catamaran sleeps 8 guests in 4 queen cabins, each with its own ensuite bathroom. She is based in Nassau and operates in the Bahamas, making her particularly convenient for family itineraries into the Exumas. Her wide 8.84m beam and relatively shallow 1.48m draft are also naturally well suited to Bahamian cruising.

There is plenty to keep younger guests occupied. NAUTI DOGS 5.4 carries paddleboards, snorkeling gear, floating mats, fishing equipment, a kneeboard, wakeboard, underwater scooters, Subwing and towable tubes. Board games and card games provide entertainment when everyone comes back inside.

With weekly rates from approximately $31,000 to $34,000, NAUTI DOGS 5.4 combines four private cabins, family-friendly toys and genuine Bahamas practicality at a significantly lower price point than the larger motor yachts on this list.

For a smaller family, KITTIWAKE offers one of the most appealing combinations of space, comfort and value.

The 14.63m Bali catamaran accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 ensuite cabins. Her master cabin occupies the entire port hull, while her open-plan design, large forward cockpit and flybridge create several separate places for family members to relax. The yacht is based in Nassau, operates in the Bahamas and specifically allows children onboard.

KITTIWAKE also has an excellent toy selection for her size, including paddleboards, a two-person kayak, wakeboard, tubes, snorkeling equipment, beach games, floating mats and fishing equipment. Indoors, there is Netflix, board games, Wi-Fi and a large TV, giving families plenty of options when everyone wants a quieter evening onboard.

Starting from approximately $22,500 per week, KITTIWAKE is particularly attractive for families of four to six who want a fully crewed Bahamas catamaran without moving into larger-yacht pricing.

Families who want the experience of genuine performance sailing should consider L'HIPPOCAMPE.

This 30.48m Nautor's Swan 100S was built in 2008 and extensively refitted in 2024. She accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, with a layout that includes a master cabin, VIP cabin and twin cabins. Unlike the catamarans and motor yachts above, L'HIPPOCAMPE offers the experience of cruising the Bahamas aboard a pedigree sailing yacht designed by German Frers and capable of sailing at more than 10 knots. The Bahamas is included among her operating areas.

Her water equipment includes a swimming platform, wakeboard, snorkeling equipment, fishing equipment, diving equipment, SUP and E-Foil, supported by a Williams Jet 415 tender. This makes her particularly appealing to families with older children or teenagers who want sailing to be part of the adventure rather than simply a way of travelling between islands.

Weekly rates range from approximately €55,000 to €66,000, making L'HIPPOCAMPE a very different proposition from the other yachts in this ranking: a family Bahamas charter built around performance sailing, water sports and the experience of travelling aboard a 100-foot Swan.