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Lucia 40 Catamaran Charter in Bahamas

38 ft, 3 cabins, sleeps 6 guests. Charter from $8,000/week bareboat to $22,500/week fully crewed.

Peak Season
Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Best For
couples · small_family · first_time_charter
Wind (winter/summer)
16 / 11 kt

Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 bareboat / crewed charter in Bahamas

The Lucia 40 brings a compact, easy-to-handle layout ideal for couples and small families to Bahamas, where upwind passages worth careful weather planning. With 3 cabins sleeping up to 6 guests, this cat is well-suited to couples, small_family, first_time_charter. Pre-position from Nassau Yacht Haven; provisioning is straightforward via the local base.

Best season to book

Dec/Jan/Feb peak delivers 16kt trade winds.

Watch out for

Check transfer times. Currency: BSD (1:1 with USD). Visa (US): visa_free. Hurricane-risk months: Aug,Sep,Oct.

Lucia 40 charter pricing in Bahamas

Season Focus Bareboat Crewed
high bvi $8,000 – $12,000 $13,500 – $22,500
low bahamas $6,500 – $9,000 $10,000 – $15,250
high bahamas $17,000 – $26,000 $23,800 – $40,000

Prices exclude APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance, typically 25-35% of base for crewed charters), fuel, transfers, gratuity. All quotes in USD-equivalent. Request an exact quote →

How much does it cost to charter the Lucia 40 in Bahamas? ▾
For Bahamas, a Lucia 40 charter runs $8,000 (bareboat, shoulder season) to $22,500 (fully crewed, peak season) per week. Typical 7-night charter in Dec or Jan ranges $9,600–$19,125.
When is the best time to charter the Lucia 40 in Bahamas? ▾
Dec/Jan/Feb peak delivers 16kt trade winds.
Is the Lucia 40 available bareboat in Bahamas? ▾
Yes. Bareboat charter of the Lucia 40 is available from Nassau Yacht Haven. You need sailing experience equivalent to ICC / RYA Day Skipper plus a sailing resume. Most charterers also pass a base checkout sail (~2 hours) before departure.
How long is the typical charter in Bahamas? ▾
A 7-10 day charter covering 100-180 nm is typical for Bahamas. Plan day-light transits only; night passages are not advisable for licensed but non-coastal-experienced skippers.
What's the catch with chartering the Lucia 40 in Bahamas? ▾
Check transfer times. Currency: BSD (1:1 with USD). Visa (US): visa_free. Hurricane-risk months: Aug,Sep,Oct.
How do I book the Lucia 40 in Bahamas? ▾
Submit a 2Hulls quote request with your travel window and group size — we'll confirm the boat's availability, the recommended base, and an all-in quote (incl. provisioning, transfers, fuel estimate). Booking 6-9 months ahead is recommended for Dec peak.

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