LIFE ACROSS TWO HULLS
A sailing catamaran invites a different planning conversation: how your group wants to share its living spaces, use its cabins and experience time under sail. Begin with that balance. The term “catamaran” describes an arrangement of hulls, but it does not tell you the exact accommodation, access, motion or service of the yacht being offered.
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PRICING ORIENTATION
Across weekly crewed catamarans & motor yachts, a broad planning range is ~$30,000–$150,000+ per week before charter taxes and APA. Vessel size, season and service shape the individual proposal.
Reviewed October 2026. ALINARI-selected planning bands reviewed alongside MYBA — charter agreement framework and IYC — luxury yacht charters for market and charter-term context. These are not published MYBA tariffs; the exact day band is ALINARI guidance. Bahamas yacht charters are subject to 10% Bahamas VAT and applicable Bahamas Port Department charter fees (confirmed per vessel in the written charter agreement). For multi-night plus-expenses charters, plan for 25%–35% APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance), subject to vessel terms; some require more. Applicable Florida sales/charter tax applies to Florida coastal charters. Explore the Planning & Pricing Guide.
THE ONBOARD EXPERIENCE
Explain whether sailing is central to the holiday or one enjoyable part of a relaxed stay. Ask how the captain would balance passages, stops and your desired activities, and what alternatives would be considered if conditions change. For a shorter day request, choose a realistic local objective. An eight-hour booking does not establish the distance that can be sailed or guarantee a particular itinerary.
Request the current layout of the actual boat. Compare bed arrangements, cabin access and bathrooms, then confirm which spaces are allocated to guests and which to the captain or other crew. Name any need for separate beds or cabins near one another. Manufacturer layout choices and a photographed owner’s version may differ from the configuration available for your charter.
Look at the path from the dock to the yacht, from the shared living area into the hulls and from the boat to a tender. Ask about steps, boarding equipment and useful handholds where these matter. Discuss shade and seating for the whole party. A wide-looking platform should never be used as a substitute for checking whether the actual trip suits a person’s access requirements.
For a term charter, describe your preferred pace, meals aboard, provisioning needs and time ashore. Confirm who prepares food, which service roles are included and where they are accommodated. Ask about baggage storage, connectivity and the arrangements for overnight comfort. For a day charter, focus on changing space, bathrooms and the few items the party needs rather than assuming every cabin is available for casual use.
MODEL-SPECIFIC REFERENCE POINTS
Published model references help you compare specifications. Your proposal will identify the actual aircraft or vessel and its configuration.
Sailing Sunreef 60, not a power or other similarly named version. Dimensions do not establish access suitability or permitted passengers.
Published model reference (opens in a new tab)Manufacturer description of Vulpino specifically. Do not generalize to every Sunreef 60 or infer live availability or authorized day-passenger capacity.
Published model reference (opens in a new tab)BEFORE COMPARING QUOTES
A power-catamaran model’s specifications should not be attached to a sailing model with a similar name. Check the exact model, propulsion type and vessel identity on every proposed option.
Name the activity you want and ask what is aboard, suitable for your group and permitted at the planned stops. A mention of water toys does not establish the exact inventory, supervision or availability.
CATEGORY QUESTIONS
Avoid a guarantee based on hull type. Explain your comfort concerns and ask the operating provider about the chosen vessel, likely conditions and route alternatives. The decision should include the actual party and itinerary.
Layout and crew accommodation can differ. Compare the current plan of the offered vessel and confirm which cabins your party may use. The hull-specific reference example shown here illustrates one arrangement; it does not define every yacht carrying the same model name.
Specifications describe the named model and stated assumptions. Review the actual aircraft or vessel details in your proposal.
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