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RUBICON Yacht Charters
Sneed Yacht Charters.

(800) 581-7130 / (561)459-5316
RUBICON
44 Feet
Cat
# Pax
Length
Beam
Draft
Built
Make
5
44 Feet
23.6 Feet
3.0 Feet
1997
St. Francis
Refit
2013 and Nov. 2015 when her sides, deck and cockpit sprayed with Awlgrip. partial refit January 2020 to include new hard floors throughout. 
# Cabins
Cabin Configuration
Showers
Tubs
3
2 Queen(s), 1 Double(s)
2
2
Wash Basins
Heads
Elec. Heads
TP in Heads
Helipad
Jacuzzi A/C
3
3
0
No
No None
Pref. Pick-up
Other Pick-up
Turn-around
C. Permit License
Georgetown, Great Exuma (GGT)
Stanley Cay or Norman Cay
48 hours or TBD
Included Not Included
Engines/Generators
Range
Fuel Consumption
Cruising Speed
Max Speed
Brand New Honda 2000 watt generator and a 2kw inverter
US Gall/Hr
7 knots
11 knots
Accommodations She accommodates up to 5 guests in three private cabins described below. Each stateroom is equipped with ensuite bathroom and electric fans in each cabin.

CABIN A: Port side forward, featuring a queen-sized berth, large opening hatch overhead, 2 large closets, 2 bedside shelves. (Cabins 1 & 2 are equivalent in the layout.) A private bathroom and shower/small tub adjoin.

CABIN B: Starboard side forward, featuring a queen-sized berth, large opening hatch overhead, 2 large closets and 2 beside shelves. (Cabins 1 & 2 are equivalent in the layout.) A private bathroom and shower/small tub adjoin.

CABIN C: portside side aft, a double size berth, large opening hatch overhead, dresser, and vanity. Adjoining, is a private bathroom.

If you have ever wanted to sleep under the stars, Rubicon's trampolines also offer spacious star-spangled sleeping quarters.

Dimensions of queen beds: 73"x57"
Headroom in Cabins: 73"
Headroom in Salon: 75.5"

RUBICON has a new Honda 2000 watt generator, a 2kw inverter and a 15 gph watermaker

The main salon seats 10 guests and crew. The cockpit table seats 8 guests and crew.

Rubicon also has trampoline awnings for the foredeck.
Locations
Summer Ports
Winter Ports
Georgetown, Exumas Georgetown, Exumas
Summer Operations Winter Operations
Bahamas Bahamas
Location Details MCA Compliance
Experience the beautiful Exuma Cays and outlying islands of the Bahamas. There are several transportation options to get here:

Option 1: DIRECT FLIGHTS into Georgetown, Great Exuma (GGT) from Miami/Ft Lauderdale:
Bahamasair
Silver Airways
American Airlines
Reggies Air

Option 2: DIRECT FLIGHTS Nassau to Georgetown (GGT):
Jet Blue
Bahamasaire

Option 3: DIRECT FLIGHTS from Nassau into Normans Cay or Staniel Cay, saving a full day to/from Great Exuma:
Sky Bahamas
Bahamasaire
Golden Wings offers private charter flights between Nassau and Normans Cay or Staniel Cay (or reverse) for up to 6 guests. The 20 minute flight is $580 total.

Option 4: Scheduled flights, sold by the seat, ideal for a small group are offered by the following carriers:
Watermakers Air - daily scheduled flights between Ft. Lauderdale and Staniel Cay (+/- $235 each way per person)
Flamingo Air - daily scheduled 40 minute flights between Nassau and Staniel Cay (+/- $110 each way per person)
ROLAND SMITH (PISTACHIO) 242-355-2013 Flights from Staniel Cay to Nassau and Exuma (+/- $100/person from Staniel to Exuma)

Rubicon is based at anchor at Stocking Island, a short dinghy ride across Elizabeth Harbor to Georgetown. Meeting place is Exuma Yachtclub, so guests should take a taxi there and Adam will be there to meet and greet and usually picks up guests in the 15' second tender.
N/A
Amenities
Salon Tv
Yes
Salon Stereo
Yes
Sat Tv
No
iPod/Device Hookups
Yes
Sun Awning Yes Hammock Yes Windscoops No Deck Shower Yes Bimini Yes
Special Diets Yes Kosher No BBQ Yes # Dine In    
Nude
No
Hairdryers
No
# Port Hatches
20
Crew Smokes No
Guests Smokes
Cockpit & Outside
Pets Aboard
No
Pet Type
Guest Pets
0
Children Ok
Yes
Minimum Age
Any
Gym/Exercise
No
Elevators
No
Wheel Chair Access
No
Generator
Yes
Inverter
Yes
Voltages 2000 watts Water Maker
Yes
Water Cap.
Ice Maker
No
Stabilizers
No
Sailing Instructions
Yes
Internet Access
Onboard WIFI
Green Initiatives
Make purified drinking water? Yes Re-usable water bottles Yes
Other Green Initiatives Rubicon has charcoal filtered Reverse Osmosis water which is high quality, and avoids all those plastic bottles. Rubicon has re-usable Tervis tumblers (instead of bottles) with a different marine animal on each one so easily identifiable. If you wish to "go green" and help the environment Rubicon is a good choice of charter yacht. No need for A/C as you can experience the breezes from the tradewinds as with open hatches and electric fans they are usually quite sufficient to keep you cool.
Water Sports
Dinghy size 11 ft Dinghy hp 25 hp Dinghy # pax 8 Water Skis Adult No Water Skis Kids No
Jet Skis
No
Wave Runners
No
Kneeboard
No
Windsurfer
No
Snorkel Gear
Yes
Tube
No
Scurfer
No
Wake Board
No
Kayaks 1 Pax
1
Kayaks (2 Pax)
No
Floating Mats No Swim Platform Yes Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type) Yes, extension port sugarscoop Sailing Dinghy No Beach Games Yes
SU Paddle Boards
0
Fishing Gear
Yes
Gear Type
2 Yoyos
Rods
2
Deep Sea Fish
Yes
U/Water Camera Yes U/Water Video 0 Fishing Permit Sea Bobs No Sea Scooters No
Kite Boarding - Kite Boading Details -
Yacht offers Rendezvous diving only
Other Toys 2 x Jimmy Lewis Stand up Paddleboards
Kiteboard - There are 3-4 sets of gear on board.
These can be rented (kite, bar, and board) for $950 for the week p person.
Helpful if each person brings their own harness.
Surf board
Eco-Adventures including feeding swimming pigs, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking nature trails, sailing and enjoying remote beaches
Beach volleyball
A spinning rod, casting rod, and 2 trolling rods, plus hand lines for fishing.
New BBQ grill June 2015
One 14 ft kayak. It's technically a single person but often accommodates 2 pax.
Other AmenitiesSatellite Radio for music & news
Surround Sound in main salon & cockpit speakers

CommunicationsVHF Cell phone Guests can invest in $30/week for international wifi on their smartphones and iPads. Works great when 4 miles away from a repeater in the Exuma Cays. Each island has a repeater so sailing by or anchored there ensures a good connection.

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FAQ

We’ll be pleased to assist you in deciding which activities suit your personality and interests the best. Your crew and captain are experts. They are familiar with the locale and the greatest things to do. They can give advice on where to go fishing, diving, or snorkeling. They are aware of the locations of the remotest beaches. They can give advice on the top boutiques, eateries, or nightclubs.

We’ll provide you a food choice survey to fill out so we can figure out what kinds of meals you and your visitors would like to eat while you’re away. Along with your preferences, the form will ask about any dietary requirements, medical restrictions, or food allergies that any members of your party may have. Prior to your departure, you will also get the chance to ask any questions of a crew member. The team will next make your favorite cocktails and fresh, gourmet meals for the rest of the voyage.

Running costs are not included in the rates given for motor yacht charters and must be paid separately. Catamarans for sailing must be all-inclusive. The costs are determined by the number of people and cover all meals, drinks (including the typical ship’s bar), fuel, ice, and aquatic activities. Taxes, dockage fees, and communication expenses must all be paid individually.

Food, alcohol, fuel, dockage, port fees, and any other costs associated with the charter are considered running costs.
Typically, the operating costs represent 35% of the base charter fee. A 35% Advanced Provisioning Allowance (APA) will be paid in advance of your departure, giving the crew time to stock the yacht. A detailed breakdown of all costs will be provided to you at the conclusion of the charter. If there is still a balance, you will get a refund; however, if expenses are higher than the APA, you will have to pay the outstanding balance before disembarking.

Florida’s tax ranges from 6-7%, depending on the port of embarkation, while the Bahamian tax is 14%. The charter cost also includes tax.

What to anticipate if you have to cancel your vacation is covered in your charter agreement. To protect yourself in the event that unavoidable circumstances force you to cancel your trip, we advise buying cancellation insurance.

luxury yacht rental is made to meet all of your requirements for the entirety of your journey. The skipper and crew will do everything possible to meet and exceed your expectations. The captain’s first priority, however, is the security of his crew and the boat. He has the last say on anything that could affect the safety of passengers.

Yes. Although not required, leaving a tip is encouraged, especially if your yacht rental experience left you feeling especially satisfied. At the completion of your charter, you should give the captain a 15% gratuity.

Once you’ve decided on a yacht, we’ll place an “option” on it, securing it for 48 hours while you finish the paperwork. Then, a yacht charter agreement must be read and signed. We are happy to answer any queries you may have and thoroughly explain the terms. You must send your completed contract together with a deposit for the charter.

50% of the charter cost is required as a down payment; however, if there are less than 30 days to departure, the whole amount is due. The deposit is made via bank wire transfer and is kept in an escrow account by the principal agent of the yacht until just before the charter date. You have secured the yacht once we get your signed contract and down payment.

We’ll start collaborating with you to customize your charter. Your food and exercise preference survey will be delivered to you. We’ll set up a phone call for you and the crew. We will assist you in planning all charter-related details, including transportation in a limousine and flights.

If you are renting a motor boat, the APA funds and the remaining balance of the charter are due 30 days before the start of your trip.

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