55 VANDUTCH Yacht Charter — 16.8m Van Dutch motor yacht for 4 guests, with a crew of 2
- Length
- 16.8 m
- Guests
- 4
- Cabins
- 2
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Van Dutch
- Year
- 2018
16.8m · Van Dutch · motor yacht
55 VANDUTCH at a glance
55 VANDUTCH is a 16.8m Van Dutch motor yacht launched in 2018, sleeping 4 guests in 2 cabins with a crew of 2. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the Caribbean and the East Coast United States.
- Length
- 16.8 m
- Guests
- 4
- Cabins
- 2
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Van Dutch
- Year
- 2018
Blue Ocean Club overview
Van Dutch launched her in 2018
Van Dutch launched 55 VANDUTCH in 2018.
She measures 16.8 m in length, 4.5 m across the beam, 1.2 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 25 knots and a top speed of 37 knots.
01 · On deck
Outdoor shower. Sun pads
On deck: Outdoor shower and Sun pads.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 4 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
the Bahamas. Winter 2026
55 VANDUTCH is offered for charter in the Caribbean and the East Coast United States.
Winter 2026: Bahamas, Florida - East Coast, Florida Keys and New England.
03 · The crew
A crew of 2. English
A crew of 2 runs 55 VANDUTCH.
Crew languages listed: English.
Interiors
55 VANDUTCH interiors
The photo set shows “Interior”.
Listed on board: air conditioning and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
2 cabins
55 VANDUTCH sleeps 4 guests in 2 cabins.
Water toys
55 VANDUTCH water toys and tenders
Every item below is listed for 55 VANDUTCH.
Towables and inflatables
Inflatable Watertoys · Inflatable floating island · Tube - towable
Diving
Diving equipment
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Underwater lighting
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in the Bahamas
Winter 2026: Bahamas, Florida - East Coast and Florida Keys. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor shower
- Indoor audio system
- iPod dock
- Sun pads
- Sun loungers
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About 55 VANDUTCH
Description as supplied.
55 VANDUTCH yacht available for charter. Built in 2018 with a charter price from $30,000 for up to 4 guests in 2 suites with a crew of 2.
Particulars
55 VANDUTCH specifications
- Length
- 16.8 m
- Length (ft)
- 55 ft
- Beam
- 4.5 m
- Draft
- 1.15 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Builder
- Van Dutch
- Year launched
- 2018
- Guests (sleeping)
- 4
- Guests (cruising)
- 12
- Cabins
- 2
- Crew
- 2
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- 2 X Volvo 900 hp
- Cruising speed
- 25 kn
- Maximum speed
- 37 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 46.3 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 68.5 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
55 VANDUTCH charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Bahamas, Florida - East Coast, Florida Keys, New England | €26,700 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
What a week aboard 55 VANDUTCH costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- $1,071
- Weekly rate ÷ 4 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Bahamas
- Nassau (NAS); Exuma (GGT) and private airstrips in the Out Islands
- Nassau's marinas are about 20–30 minutes from Lynden Pindling International; regional and private flights reach the Exumas.
- Typical extras
- APA 30% (typical for motor yachts), gratuity 15%, Bahamas charter tax 14%.
- 10% VAT plus a 4% charter fee, paid to the Bahamas Port Department.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | $30,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | $9,000 |
| Bahamas charter tax (14%) | $4,200 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (15%) | $4,500 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $47,700 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
55 VANDUTCH and similar yachts in the Bahamas
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 VANDUTCH (this yacht)Van Dutch | 16.8 m | 4 | 2018 | $30,000 |
| V55Viking | 16.9 m | 4 | 2024 | $30,000 |
| RESETPrincess | 18.9 m | 4 | 2019 | €39,000 |
| TRIFECTACruisers | 15.8 m | 4 | 2023 | $39,900 |
| FUN CLUBSea Ray | 16.8 m | 4 | 2008 | $38,500 |
Same type of yacht, listed for the Bahamas, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising the Bahamas: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The primary charter season runs from mid-December through April, marked by prevailing easterly trade winds of 10 to 20 knots and dry conditions. Occasional winter cold fronts bring stronger northwesterly winds. May is warm and calm. The Atlantic hurricane season officially spans 1 June to 30 November, bringing higher humidity, increased rainfall, and lower charter traffic, though summer conditions can offer settled seas outside of tropical systems.
Practical tips
- Fly into Nassau (NAS) or Exuma (GGT); Nassau's marinas are 20–30 minutes from Lynden Pindling International, while regional and private flights access Out Island airstrips.
- Cruising permits are required upon entry, and fishing or shelling is strictly prohibited within the boundaries of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
- Provision thoroughly in Nassau before departing for the Out Islands, where grocery selections are limited and dependent on weekly freight deliveries.
Anchorages to know
- Shroud CayLocated within the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, this uninhabited mangrove island offers tidal creeks navigable by tender and sheltered anchorage on its western side.
- Staniel CayA central Exuma hub providing protected mooring options, direct access to Thunderball Grotto, and close proximity to Big Major Cay.
- Warderick Wells CayThe headquarters of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park features a protected mooring field within a natural deep-water channel and marked hiking trails.
- Highbourne CaySituated at the northern gateway to the Exumas, it provides sheltered anchorage on its leeward side and an established marina for fuel and water.
Also listed
Listed with 55 VANDUTCH
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55 VANDUTCH yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
55 VANDUTCH: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering 55 VANDUTCH. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.