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Discover the Best of Yachting: The Bahamas Charter Yacht Show

One of the biggest and most exclusive annual events for yachts in The Bahamas is almost here: The 2025 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show. Set for Wednesday, January 29, through Sunday, February 2, this exclusive annual event brings the best and most amenity-packed modern charter yachts on the water to four premier yacht marinas in Nassau and Paradise Island. Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina, the best deep-water marina in The Bahamas, is once again proud to be participating as a host marina for the 2025 event. Marine and yacht trade companies will have representatives at this exclusive show, and charter yacht brokers and managers will arrive to showcase their impressive vessels and learn more about the best marinas in The Bahamas.

So, what can you expect at this third-annual event that draws a big crowd of industry insiders to the best country in the world for yachting? Let’s explore more about the 2025 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show as you prepare for what’s sure to be the biggest and best event yet.

Where Is the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show Being Held in 2025?

The Bahamas Charter Yacht Show debuted in 2023 when more than 40 charter yachts were displayed at top marinas in this island nation. The second-annual event, which took place January 25-28, 2024, was held at four leading marinas in The Bahamas, including Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina, and grew to more than 80 charter vessels and more than 130 participating brokers.

The 2025 premier charter yacht show in The Bahamas will mark the third installment of this exclusive show for charter yacht insiders and representatives. This year, four of the best marinas in The Bahamas will host the festivities and charter vessels in Nassau and nearby Paradise Island. Participating marinas in 2025 are:

  • Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina, Paradise Island
  • Atlantis Marina, Paradise Island
  • Bay Street Marina, Nassau
  • Nassau Cruise Port Marina, Nassau

In addition, events are scheduled at Margaritaville Beach Resort, John Watling’s Distillery, Pirate Republic Brewing Company and Sharkeez Bay & Grill, and other top dining and entertainment destinations in The Bahamas.  Sharkeez Bay & Grill, and other top dining and entertainment destinations in The Bahamas. 

Who Are the Sponsors of the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show?

Each year, the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show is presented by the Association of Bahamas Marinas in partnership with the International Yacht Brokers Association as well as The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation. However, it takes many sponsors and hosts to pull off this exclusive annual show.

The title sponsor for 2025 is Safe Harbor Marinas, and John Watling’s Distillery, Pirate Republic Brewing Company, and Sharkeez Bar & Grill are the platinum sponsors. The Bahamas Maritime Authority, Compass Marina, and The Mersquad Yachting are serving as gold sponsors this year. For 2025, silver sponsors include:

  • Aquavista Adventures
  • Global Marine Travel
  • Lucayan Car Rental
  • Lynx Marine Services
  • Makers Air
  • Move to The Abacos
  • Paradise Provisions
  • Seaplane Safaris
  • United Island & Yacht
  • Windermere Yacht Services
  • Yacht Services Bahamas Ltd

There are several partners in addition to the host marinas, including hospitality partners British Colonial and Margaritaville Beach Resort, transportation partners Tropic Ocean Airways and Western Air, event partner Pupstar Entertainment, and media partners KeAnimations Brian Harvey Photography and Videos, Superyacht Services Guide, Yachting Pages Media Group, and Sign Island.

hurricane hole marina partnered with bahamas charter yacht show

How Many Marinas Are Participating in the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show?

Four marinas are serving as hosts for the 2025 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show. Participating Paradise Island marinas are Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina and Atlantis Marina, while Nassau marinas Bay Street Marina and Nassau Cruise Port Marina will also host charter yachts, charter brokers, and marine and yacht trade companies.

In addition to showcasing these top charter yachts on the water today and their brokers, host marinas will also host special events and programs during the run of the 2025 show. Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina will host an exclusive Captains’ Event from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, January 31, giving captains a chance to see our impressive marina and the newly opened Carnivale Bahamas restaurant and entertainment space right at our marina while enjoying entertainment, food, and fun.

When Is the Final Award Presentation for the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show?

The third-annual show will feature events, entertainment, and displays across Nassau and Paradise Island, and show attendees will be busy enjoying everything there is to see and learn more about during this big show.

The 2025 show will begin Wednesday, January 29, with credential pickup from 3 to 5 p.m. at Margaritaville Beach Resort, followed by a welcome reception at British Colonial from 6 to 8 p.m.

Things really kick off in full force on Thursday, January 30, with credential pickup at the welcome tent at Bay Street Marina from 9 a.m. to noon. Water ferries will depart The Pointe Marina at Margaritaville Beach Resort at 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., and docks will be open at participating host marinas from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After the last water ferry back to The Pointe Marina at Margaritaville at 6 p.m., attendees can enjoy an evening at their leisure for the rest of the night.

On Friday, January 31, water ferries will depart The Pointe Marina at Margaritaville beginning at 9:30 and 9:45 a.m., with docks at participating host marinas once again open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final water ferry back to The Pointe Marina will depart at 6 p.m. That evening, attendees can take in an exclusive Brokers’ Event at John Watling’s Distillery or the Captains’ Event that we’ll host at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina from 7 to 9 p.m.

On Saturday, February 1, the last full day of the 2025 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, water ferries will depart The Pointe Marina beginning at 9:30 and 9:45 a.m., with host marina docks open again from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the last water ferry back to The Pointe Marina will leave at 5:30 p.m. The final night event and awards presentation will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate the big show, followed by an afterparty at Pirate Republic Brewing Company and Sharkeez Bay & Grill after the awards presentation.

The 2025 show concludes on Sunday, February 2, but attendees can take in one last big event that day with the Mersquad Yachting The Seas Day Beach Bash. This will take place at a secret location that attendees will learn once they check-in, and participants will cruise there together by tender or boat. Attendees are asked to be ready for some competitive fun as they compete in beach games like tug-of-war, Mango Olympics, and more to secure ultimate bragging rights among their fellow charter yacht insiders.

Learn More About Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina During the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show

The team at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina is hard at work getting ready to once again help host the prestigious 2025 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, and we’re excited to show charter brokers and managers, marine industry officials, and others in the industry all of the reasons why we’re recognized as a top deep-water marina for yachts and superyachts in The Bahamas. It’s one of the best events in The Bahamas, and we’re ready to help make it special in its third year. We can’t wait to see you all here and celebrate with our exclusive Captains’ Event right here at our premier marina. Learn more about slip rental and purchase options and all of the amenities and features we offer for yacht captains, crew members, and charter brokers by calling us at 242-603-1950 today.

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