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Family Yacht Charter Bahamas
Family Yacht Charter Bahamas
Private crewed family trips from South Florida to the swimming pigs, iguanas, calm shallow water, and snorkeling of the Bahamas. Captain and crew handle everything.
Captain and crew on every crossing. Customs coordination included.
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PRIVATE FAMILY BAHAMAS CHARTERS
A Family Boat Trip to the Bahamas
A family yacht charter to the Bahamas is a fully crewed, completely private trip built around children. The captain crosses from South Florida, handles the navigation, and anchors in the calm, shallow, brilliantly clear water the Bahamas are famous for. The crew manages the meals, the tender, and the watersports gear so parents relax alongside the kids instead of running the boat. Crown Yachts Miami operates offshore-rated vessels cleared for the crossing and matched to family groups.
The trip runs on the wildlife and the water. The swimming pigs at Big Major Cay, the iguanas at Allen's Cay, and the nurse sharks at Compass Cay are the encounters children remember for life, and the snorkeling at Thunderball Grotto in the Exumas sits over reefs with 30 to 50 feet of visibility. Between the headline stops, warm waist-deep sandbars give young children a gentle place to wade and swim a few steps from the boat.
Crown Yachts Miami is a South Florida operator. Every family Bahamas trip departs from a Miami or Fort Lauderdale marina and the captain and crew manage the full crossing to the islands and back. We do not run a base in the Bahamas. Share your dates, the ages of the children, and your group size via WhatsApp and we build the itinerary and the quote. Explore all Bahamas charters.
Family Bahamas Fleet
Family Yachts for Bahamas Charters
Offshore-rated yachts with the cabins, deck space, and shaded seating families need for a multi-day Bahamas trip. Captain and crew on every booking. Vessel eligibility confirmed for your destination and group size before the charter date is locked.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How a Family Bahamas Yacht Charter Works
A family Bahamas charter is a multi-day crewed voyage, not a day on the bay. Here is what every trip includes, from the South Florida departure to the calm anchorages where the children swim.
PLAN YOUR FAMILY TRIPCREWED AND FULLY PRIVATE
A Captain and Crew Who Handle Everything
A family yacht charter to the Bahamas is a fully crewed, completely private trip. Your family has the vessel to itself with no other passengers on board. The captain handles the crossing, the navigation, and every anchorage. The crew manages meals, the tender, the watersports gear, and the daily routine so parents can relax alongside the children instead of running the boat. See multi-day charter options.
CALM SHALLOW WATER FOR KIDS
Warm, Clear, Waist-Deep Water Over the Banks
The Bahamian banks are famous for shallow, brilliantly clear water that stays warm and calm behind the cays. Sandbars and protected anchorages give young children knee to waist-deep water to wade and swim in, with the yacht anchored a few steps away. It is the kind of gentle, controlled swimming environment that makes the Bahamas ideal for families with small children.
SWIMMING PIGS AND IGUANAS
Wildlife Encounters Kids Remember for Life
The swimming pigs at Big Major Cay and the rock iguanas at Allen's Cay are the two encounters children ask about most. The yacht anchors in the bay and the family tenders ashore to meet them in the shallows. Add the nurse sharks at Compass Cay, the snorkeling at Thunderball Grotto, and the friendly stingrays at Bimini, and a Bahamas charter becomes a run of wildlife moments no aquarium can match. See the swimming pigs tour.
SNORKELING FOR ALL AGES
Reefs, Grottoes, and Sandbars Straight Off the Swim Platform
The Bahamas offer some of the clearest, calmest snorkeling water in the Atlantic, with visibility of 30 to 50 feet over the reefs and flats. Gear is carried in every size, the crew stays in the water with younger swimmers, and the shallow, current-free sites, from the calm flats off Bimini to the Exuma reefs, are ideal for children snorkeling for the first time.
DEPARTS SOUTH FLORIDA
Crossings from Miami and Fort Lauderdale Marinas
Crown Yachts Miami is a South Florida operator. Every family Bahamas charter departs from a Miami or Fort Lauderdale marina and crosses to the islands under our captain and crew. We do not run a base in the Bahamas. The vessel, the crew, and the trip are ours from the South Florida dock to every Bahamian anchorage and back.
PASSPORTS AND PROVISIONING HANDLED
Customs, Cruising Permit, and Every Supply Pre-Loaded
Multi-day family trips need everything aboard before departure. We coordinate full provisioning and a private chef with family-friendly menus, load all meals, drinks, and daily supplies at the dock, and the captain manages the Bahamian cruising permit and customs clearance. Every guest carries only a valid passport. Nothing is left for the family to organize on the water.
BOOKING PROCESS
How to Plan a Family Bahamas Yacht Charter
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Share Your Dates, Kids' Ages, and Group Size
Contact us via WhatsApp with your travel dates, how many adults and children are in the group, and the ages of the kids. We use the ages to shape the route, the anchorages, and the pace, then respond with available crewed vessels and a family-friendly itinerary tailored to your group.
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Receive a Family Vessel Shortlist
We send a curated list of offshore-rated yachts suited to families, matched to your group size and trip length. Options range from the Lazzara LSX 75 and Princess 88 to the Azimut 116. Each option includes cabin layout, deck space, shaded seating, and passenger capacity.
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Build the Route Around the Wildlife and Calm Water
We plan the itinerary around what families want most: the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay, the iguanas at Allen's Cay, the snorkeling at Thunderball Grotto, and the calm sandbars in between. A shorter trip focuses on the central Exumas or Nassau. A longer trip adds more cays at a relaxed pace.
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Arrange Provisioning, Add-Ons, and Documents
Multi-day family charters need full provisioning loaded before departure. We coordinate with the private chef on family-friendly menus and dietary needs, confirm the beverage and snack package, and load all watersports and snorkeling gear in every size. Every guest, adults and children alike, receives the passport and documentation checklist at this stage.
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Confirm with a Deposit and Receive Your Agreement
Secure the vessel and crossing dates with a deposit. You receive a full charter agreement covering the departure marina, boarding time, captain contact, provisioning confirmation, and a complete list of everything included. The captain monitors the marine forecast and confirms the exact departure window ahead of the trip.
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Board in South Florida and Cross to the Islands
Your family boards at the Miami or Fort Lauderdale marina where everything is already loaded and ready. The captain and crew handle the Gulf Stream crossing and the customs clearance on arrival. You reach the first Bahamian anchorage with nothing left to arrange, and the crew runs the trip from there. Explore all Bahamas charters.
BAHAMIAN STOPS FOR FAMILIES
Where Families Go on a Bahamas Charter
Six family favourites reachable by private yacht from South Florida, from the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay to the iguanas at Allen's Cay and the calm harbours of Nassau. Every itinerary is built around the wildlife, the calm water, and the ages of the children.
Select a stop to see where it is
Big Major Cay
The Swimming PigsBig Major Cay, also called Pig Beach, is the single most requested family stop in the Bahamas. The yacht anchors in the bay and the family tenders ashore to the beach where the famous swimming pigs wade out to meet the boat. It is a calm, shallow bay near Staniel Cay in the central Exumas, and the pigs are a highlight for children of every age. See the swimming pigs tour.
Allen's Cay at the northern end of the Exumas is home to a protected colony of Bahamian rock iguanas. The yacht anchors in the sheltered cut between the cays and the family tenders to the beach where the iguanas gather on the sand. The water is shallow and clear, and the short beach landing is easy for young children. A favorite second stop after the swimming pigs.
Compass Cay marina is known for the friendly nurse sharks that gather in its shallow, protected water. Older children and confident swimmers wade in the knee-deep water alongside them under the crew's supervision. The cay also has soft sand beaches and calm anchorages that suit younger children who prefer to stay near the boat.
Staniel Cay is the hub of the central Exumas, minutes from the swimming pigs, with a small yacht club, a beach bar, and Thunderball Grotto just offshore. The grotto is a shallow cave snorkeling site filled with tropical fish, calm inside and easy for families to explore at slack tide. A natural base for a family charter built around the Exumas.
Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to South Florida, roughly 50 nautical miles east across the Gulf Stream. Its clear flats, calm harbour, and short crossing make it the easiest first Bahamas trip for families with young children or families testing the water on a shorter itinerary before committing to a longer Exumas voyage.
Nassau on New Providence Island is the Bahamas' most developed harbour, with beaches, family attractions, and the calm anchorages of Paradise Island a short tender from the dock. It works as a first or last stop on a longer route and as a comfortable base for families who want a mix of on-water days and time ashore. See the Nassau yacht charter.
- Big Major CayThe Swimming PigsBig Major Cay, also called Pig Beach, is the single most requested family stop in the Bahamas. The yacht anchors in the bay and the family tenders ashore to the beach where the famous swimming pigs wade out to meet the boat. It is a calm, shallow bay near Staniel Cay in the central Exumas, and the pigs are a highlight for children of every age. See the swimming pigs tour.
- Allen's CayIguanasAllen's Cay at the northern end of the Exumas is home to a protected colony of Bahamian rock iguanas. The yacht anchors in the sheltered cut between the cays and the family tenders to the beach where the iguanas gather on the sand. The water is shallow and clear, and the short beach landing is easy for young children. A favorite second stop after the swimming pigs.
- Compass CayNurse SharksCompass Cay marina is known for the friendly nurse sharks that gather in its shallow, protected water. Older children and confident swimmers wade in the knee-deep water alongside them under the crew's supervision. The cay also has soft sand beaches and calm anchorages that suit younger children who prefer to stay near the boat.
- Staniel CayThunderball GrottoStaniel Cay is the hub of the central Exumas, minutes from the swimming pigs, with a small yacht club, a beach bar, and Thunderball Grotto just offshore. The grotto is a shallow cave snorkeling site filled with tropical fish, calm inside and easy for families to explore at slack tide. A natural base for a family charter built around the Exumas.
- BiminiClosest to MiamiBimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to South Florida, roughly 50 nautical miles east across the Gulf Stream. Its clear flats, calm harbour, and short crossing make it the easiest first Bahamas trip for families with young children or families testing the water on a shorter itinerary before committing to a longer Exumas voyage.
- NassauFamily ResortsNassau on New Providence Island is the Bahamas' most developed harbour, with beaches, family attractions, and the calm anchorages of Paradise Island a short tender from the dock. It works as a first or last stop on a longer route and as a comfortable base for families who want a mix of on-water days and time ashore. See the Nassau yacht charter.
PLAN YOUR FAMILY BAHAMAS TRIP
Ready to Charter a Family Yacht to the Bahamas?
Tell us your dates, the ages of the children, and how many guests. We recommend a family vessel, build the itinerary around the swimming pigs and the calm water, and quote the trip. Everything from the South Florida marina to the Bahamian anchorage is handled.
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A Family Boat Charter Bahamas Trip: Wildlife, Calm Water, and a Full Crew
Crown Yachts Miami runs private crewed family charters from South Florida to the Bahamas. Every trip is fully private, fully crewed, and built around children, from the swimming pigs to the shallow sandbars.
Bahamas Family Yacht Rental: The Swimming Pigs and the Iguanas
The wildlife encounters children ask for by name
The swimming pigs at Big Major Cay are the reason many families choose a Bahamas charter, and the iguanas at Allen's Cay and the nurse sharks at Compass Cay follow close behind. The yacht anchors in each calm, shallow bay and the family tenders ashore to meet the animals in the water and on the sand. These cays have no road access and no airstrip, so a private yacht charter to the swimming pigs is the only way to reach them in sequence and anchor where you please.
Family Boat Trip Bahamas: Calm Shallow Water and Snorkeling for Kids
Warm, waist-deep water and 30 to 50 feet of visibility
The Bahamian banks give families the calmest, clearest swimming water in the Atlantic. Behind the cays the water stays warm and shallow, and the sandbars sit knee to waist-deep for young children to wade and swim a few steps from the boat. The reefs and the shallow cave at Thunderball Grotto make a Bahamas trip one of the best snorkeling charters for children, with gear in every size and the crew in the water alongside first-time snorkelers.
Bahamas Family Charter: A Crew That Handles Everything
Passports are all any guest carries on a Crown Yachts Miami crossing
A family Bahamas charter is a multi-day crewed voyage, so the crew runs everything. The captain manages the crossing, the Bahamian cruising permit, and customs clearance at the port of entry. The crew handles the meals, the tender, the anchor watch, and the watersports gear at every stop. A private chef prepares family-friendly menus, and everything is loaded before departure. Every guest, adults and children, carries only a valid passport. Parents relax alongside the kids on a multi-day charter instead of running the trip.
Family Yacht Vacation Bahamas: Bimini, Nassau, and the Exumas
From a short first crossing to a full central Exumas voyage
A family yacht vacation in the Bahamas can be as short or as full as the group wants. Bimini and Nassau suit a first, shorter trip with young children, from a single day charter to an overnight, while a longer voyage reaches the swimming pigs and the central Exumas at a relaxed pace with rest days between the wildlife stops. Crown Yachts Miami is a South Florida operator: the trip departs from a Miami or Fort Lauderdale marina and the captain and crew manage the full crossing to the islands and back, with everything in place before the family boards.
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Family Yacht Charter Bahamas FAQ
- What makes the Bahamas a good yacht charter destination for families?
- The Bahamas combine calm, shallow, brilliantly clear water with wildlife encounters children love, from the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay to the iguanas at Allen's Cay and the nurse sharks at Compass Cay. A fully crewed private yacht means the captain and crew handle the boat, the meals, and the logistics while the family swims, snorkels, and explores. Protected anchorages and warm, waist-deep sandbars make it especially well suited to families with young children. See all Bahamas charters.
- Do children need a passport for a family yacht charter to the Bahamas?
- Yes. Every guest, including children and infants, needs a valid US passport to enter the Bahamas by private yacht. Passports should have at least six months of validity remaining. US citizens do not need a visa for a standard visit. The captain handles the vessel's Bahamian cruising permit and coordinates customs clearance at the official port of entry, where all passports are presented on arrival.
- Where does a family Bahamas yacht charter depart from?
- Every family Bahamas charter departs from a Miami or Fort Lauderdale marina. Crown Yachts Miami is a South Florida operator and our captain and crew manage the full crossing from the departure dock to every Bahamian anchorage and back. We do not run a base in the Bahamas. The trip is fully crewed from South Florida, so the family flies into Miami or Fort Lauderdale and boards there.
- Is the Bahamas safe for young children on a yacht charter?
- Yes. Family charters anchor in calm, shallow, protected water behind the cays, not open ocean, and the crew stays with children during swimming and snorkeling. Every vessel carries USCG-required life jackets in children's sizes, non-slip decks, and boarding steps. The captain plans the route and timing around the calmest conditions, and the itinerary is shaped around the ages of the children in the group.
- How many days do I need for a family Bahamas yacht charter?
- A Bimini trip can be done as a short introduction of two to three days. Nassau and the northern islands suit three to four days. Reaching the swimming pigs and the central Exumas comfortably takes a minimum of five days, with seven or more allowing a relaxed family pace with rest days between the wildlife stops. We recommend a length once we know the ages of the children and how much time on the water the group wants.
- Is this a family friendly yacht charter in the Bahamas?
- Yes. A family friendly yacht charter Bahamas trip is built around kids: calm, shallow water at the sandbars, the swimming pigs and iguanas, easy snorkeling, and a crew that handles everything. A Bahamas family boat trip can run as a day crossing to Bimini or a multi-day island route, sized to your group with cabins for overnight stays. We plan the pace and the stops around the ages in your family.
- What activities are there for kids on a Bahamas yacht charter?
- Meeting the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay, the iguanas at Allen's Cay, and the nurse sharks at Compass Cay, snorkeling Thunderball Grotto and the reefs, wading on shallow sandbars, paddleboarding and kayaking in calm anchorages, and beach landings by tender. Watersports and snorkeling gear in every size are carried on board, and the crew deploys and supervises them at each stop. There is something for every age at every anchorage.
- What size yacht do we need for a family Bahamas charter?
- Bahamas crossings require an offshore-rated vessel with the range, stability, and navigation equipment for open water. For families, cabin count, deck space, and shaded seating matter as much as size. Crown Yachts Miami maintains a dedicated list of Bahamas-eligible yachts from around 75 to 116 feet, including the Lazzara LSX 75 and Princess 88. We confirm vessel eligibility for your destination and group size at booking.
- When is the best time of year for a family Bahamas yacht charter?
- November through May is the most popular window, with steady trade winds, warm water, and comfortable temperatures for children. December through March can bring occasional cold fronts the captain times the crossing around. Summer offers the calmest seas and aligns with school holidays, though it falls within hurricane season, so trips are planned around the forecast. We help you pick dates that match school breaks and settled weather.
- Can the crew accommodate babies, toddlers, and special diets?
- Yes. Let us know the ages of the children and any dietary needs when you inquire. Strollers and baby gear can be stored aboard, shaded seating gives young children a comfortable rest area, and the private chef prepares family-friendly menus with allergy and dietary accommodations. The crew is experienced with family groups and assists children with boarding, swimming, and the tender throughout the trip.
- How much does a family yacht charter to the Bahamas cost?
- Family Bahamas charter pricing is built around your specific trip. The vessel, the destination, the number of guests, the trip length, and add-on services including provisioning and a private chef all factor into the total. We do not publish fixed rates because no two family charters use the same vessel for the same route over the same number of days. Share your dates, destination, and group size via WhatsApp and we build a quote tailored to your family. Browse multi-day charters.
Ready to Charter a Family Yacht to the Bahamas?
Tell us your dates, the ages of the children, and how many guests. We recommend a family vessel, build the itinerary around the swimming pigs and the calm water, and handle everything from the South Florida marina to the Bahamian anchorage.
Captain and crew on every crossing Offshore fleet 75 to 116 feet Departs Miami and Fort Lauderdale 5.0 Google rating
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