Bahamas Yacht Charters by Sneed Charters
(800) 581-7130 / (561)459-5316
I would highly recommend this trip with Zara and Tim to our friends and family. They together made our trip a huge success!
Margie
P.S. The food was equally awesome!
Melissa
Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality! This was the trip of a lifetime for me. I appreciate every little detail to our comfort (yay hazelnut) delicious food and knowledge of the area. Best wishes for a lifetime of continued adventure.
Lisa
We have had the best time this week! The food, the beaches, the drinks, everything has been amazing. You made us feel so welcome and fit in great with our silly group. Thank you so much for my birthday cake! It was a fantastic way to celebrate. We loved all the places you took us and will never forget our time with you.
Thank you for everything,
Kaylee and Emily
I can’t thank you enough for the most amazing trip! Truly a trip of a lifetime. We came in with very little expectations and wow! More than I could have ever dreamed of! You took us to amazing places and fed us like royalty both of you have culinary skills. We can’t thank you enough for everything! Wishing you all the best. Thank you so very much!
Warmly, The A's
You both provided a once in a lifetime trip! It was spectacular in every way. We can’t thank you enough for your amazing hospitality. The food is amazing and your consideration for everyone’s tastes was appreciated! Our words can’t express our gratitude. You both provided the BEST experience EVER!
Thank you!
Margie
Your thoughtfulness and true desire to make our experience unforgettable was only exceeded by your kindness, humor, and generosity. You take such pride and attention to detail and preferences of your guests ensuring an incredible experience. The food was amazing! The places you shared with us were unbelievable and your suggestions were invaluable. We are so grateful for your warmth and hospitality. Thank you is not enough, but I sincerely thank you both!
Greg
We cannot thank you enough for the amazing time! From the moment we stepped on board we felt completely at home. You both are so warm and gracious. Your attention to detail is outstanding. Our every want and need was anticipated.
We will never forget all the different sites, activities and excursions you planned for us. We would have a difficult time picking a favorite. Each day was better than the last and the meals were so delicious that many nights we chose to eat on board rather than venture out. When we did go dine on land your recommendations were just right!
We hope to see you back in the states- you are welcome at our home anytime!
Thank you for curating the best stops, incredible meals, perfect cocktails, fantastic conversation but most of all for putting up with the Thornton family chaos and shenanigans! We miss you already! If you ever need a Texas ranch fix we’re a call away!
BEST. TRIP. EVER!!!
Everything was wonderful from the moment we stepped on Ocelot! We had such a fun relaxing trip. The food was amazing and each day had us going to a new adventure!!
You never missed a trick! From the excursions to bars to the best food in the Caribbean- it was first rate. We feel like we had a great time and added two real good friends to our list- thanks for everything it was great!
Thank you for a magical week! The thoughtfulness on every level was superb!
Thank you for being the best crew we could ever imagine. Your cooking was top tier, the excursions were great and the cruising was simply spectacular. We wish you all the best for 2024 and hope the rest of your season goes as well as our trip did.
We really appreciated our time on Ocelot. You both made it a special vacation for all of us. Thanks so much for all your hard work and taking good care of our crew. We loved the amazing meals and can’t wait for the recipe book!! We look forward to a future trip on Ocelot. You guys are the best!!
Thank you for making my last break for a while so magical! Thank you for the rare opportunities (like water skiing and knee boarding) that even if we drove you crazy you still let us keep trying until we got it. The food was absolutely incredible along with the visual. You guys are so amazing and I will miss you both endlessly. Zara, thank you for letting me cook with you and showing me the behind the scenes in the kitchen. Tim, thank you for putting up with my stubbornness when I was attempting to waterski and then hyping me up when I went knee boarding. I would also like to thank you guys for teaching me how to sail, maneuver a boat as well as how to tie them off. I couldn’t ask for a better crew to spend my vacation with! I wish you the best and I hope to see you guys again some day!
Thank you Zara for the attention to detail on our preference sheet and more!! We will miss paradise but are so grateful to have made lifetime memories.
All our love, The Crochet Family
An amazing week with Zara and Tim- Thank you for everything, delicious food, drinks (loved having a painkiller waiting when we arrived!) Sails we’re amazing, great snorkeling spots and island hopping. What a great trip!!
Thank you Tim and Zara for an outstanding trip and being super fun. Also thanks for putting up with our “help” crewing when you could have been but were never impatient with our incompetence!
P.s faves include Zara’s amazing apps and cocktails, the beanbags and float, and Zara’s incredible ability to get me outside my comfort zone.
Tim and Zara thank you for jumping in to provide a most amazing trip. This was truly spectacular. It would be hard to top this trip. Thank you for your hospitality, good natures and amazing meals. Lots of great memories thanks for making it so special. You guys rock!
Amazing trip Tim and Zara! Thank you for the fantastic meals and for transporting us from one magnificent spot to another. We appreciate all your work and thoughtfulness on our special 60th birthday vaca! So grateful for all the memories you helped us make together aboard Ocelot
Looked great.
What did you think about your accommodation?
Cabins, beds, bathrooms:
Accommodations were great – no surprises
Salon, cockpit, deck space:
Space arrangement was great.
Was the boat kept clean during your charter (your cabins, the bathrooms/heads, your towels, bedding, the cockpit, the galley)?
We had everything we needed.
Did you miss anything on board?
No.
What did you enjoy the most on board?
Everything was great. Some family members really appreciated the open water sailing. Others would say the friendliness of the crew. Others would say the swimming or the on-shore excursions such as hiking. Everyone loved the food.
Please describe your Captain (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)
All the above. The captain was great.
What do you think about your itinerary, the places and bays you visited and the activities you have done?
Itinerary & activities were great. Our family was pretty flexible. The crew did great in terms of helping put an itinerary together for us.
Please describe your chef (professional/outgoing/friendly etc.)
Same comments as the captain – the crew was outstanding.
Please describe your meals (presentation, quality, quantity)
Meals were great. Much better variety, quantity & preparation thoughtfulness than we had ever expected.
Do you feel the meals and drinks reflected the requests you made in your preference sheet?
Yes. The crew was very accommodating in terms of a few dietary preferences.
If you had children in your party, what did the crew do to make their vacation special (food, games, toys, etc)?
The crew was great with the kids. Especially in terms of preparing children food dishes and giving them some special 1 on 1 time when needed.
A thousand thanks for all of your hard work and all of our big fun! We appreciate all you did for us. - food was delicious, diving that was beautiful, beaches that were wonderful, snorkeling that was stupendous, drinks, flexibility, turtles, a marlin! (almost), half a barracuda, theme nights, coffee and much more! Happy Holidays! Many bon voyages!
Thank you for everything you did to make this week so fun and relaxing. You guys did it all! From amazing meals to fun games and incredible diving (I did see the cuttlefish). Good luck in future endeavors and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
What a week! Thank you for everything you have done to make our vacation fun and exciting while at the same time making it chill and relaxing. Thank you for your patience and flexibility with my diving and our silly and memorable themed nights. Y’all are amazing and we will miss you and our time here! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Honestly I don’t know how to put all my thankfulness into words. Also piano Christmas music is playing right now so feelin’ kinda senti. Thank you for sharing your awesome life and boat with us this week. It was very fun and cool and dope and swag. Y’all are two of the chillest/funniest people ever and I am so jello of everyone whose paths cross with y’all in the future. Have the best life ever – sing moana super load when you’re sailing the world. Watch out for the pirates. Ok. Love y’all you remind me of Ashton Kutcher and the mermaid from Aquamarine. Club Slot for lyfe!
Thank you so much for an amazing week! This was a much needed vaca following a tough quarter at school. You both were very welcoming and thoughtful throughout the trip. I really appreciate you guys showing us around. I loved the sunset on the beach and all the turtles/sealife! Happy Holidays!
We cannot thank you enough for making this 'bucket-list trip' for our family so wonderful. It completely exceeded our expectations and we 100 percent have you guys to thank for that. You are both so easy-going and could handle all of our varying interests, tastes, and personalities perfectly. Each spot you took us to, each activity we did, and each meal we ate was perfection! We will remember this trip forever and we will always be grateful to y’all for everything. Best of luck to you guys in the future...maybe we can meet us again in Wilmington. Thank you again for everything!
Bon Temps! We cannot thank you enough for guiding us through a beautiful week of joy and laughter. Devan, your smile and confidence constantly impressed us. Davis, your stories and easy going manner warmed our hearts. Keep the sails high and the love flowing! God bless!
Take care,
Virginia
We finally found some turtles! Thanks for taking us on all the adventures! Hope to come back soon!
xoxo
Virginia, John, Caroline and Camilla
Kevin; Jed and wheeling
Hope to see you again!
Thanks for the memories.
M and M
Love- Laureen and Myrtle
This trip was a great escape from reality (especially Covid) for the week and a wonderful way to end 2020 and start a new fabulous year for 2021!
Thanks to Captain Devan and Chef Tim for taking such good care of us. We cannot have picked a better crew to spend our week with, lots of laughing, dancing and awesome libation! we hope to sail with you again someday!
With Love Lexi ,Jake, Jessica, Quinn, Caroline and Linda
FAQ
WHAT TO DO IN THE BAHAMAS?
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.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN REGARDS TO MEALS?
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.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RATES LISTED?
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.
ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS?
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 IF I HAVE TO CANCEL?
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.
WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE CAPTAIN WHILE ON MY CHARTER?
A 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.
IS IT CUSTOMARY TO TIP THE CREW?
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.
HOW DO I RESERVE A YACHT?
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.
HOW MUCH IS THE DEPOSIT?
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.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED AND THE DEPOSIT IS MADE?
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.
WHEN IS THE FINAL PAYMENT DUE?
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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