BETTER BOAT Yacht Charter — 19.8m Sea Ray motor yacht for 8 guests, with a crew of 1
- Length
- 19.8 m
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 1
- Builder
- Sea Ray
- Year
- 2018
19.8m · Sea Ray · motor yacht
BETTER BOAT at a glance
BETTER BOAT is a 19.8m Sea Ray motor yacht launched in 2018, sleeping 8 guests in 4 cabins with a crew of 1. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the Caribbean and the East Coast United States.
- Length
- 19.8 m
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 1
- Builder
- Sea Ray
- Year
- 2018
Blue Ocean Club overview
Sea Ray launched her in 2018
Sea Ray launched BETTER BOAT in 2018.
She measures 19.8 m in length, 5.2 m across the beam, 1.6 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 25 knots and a top speed of 30 knots.
She is flagged in United States.
01 · On deck
Aft Deck and Flybridge View. Up to 8 guests
The outdoor spaces serve up to 8 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
the Bahamas. Winter 2026
BETTER BOAT is offered for charter in the Caribbean and the East Coast United States.
Winter 2026: Bahamas and Florida - East Coast.
03 · The crew
A crew of 1. English
A crew of 1 runs BETTER BOAT, under Captain Andy Dixon.
Crew languages listed: English.
Interiors
BETTER BOAT interiors
The photo set shows “Salon TV” and “Salon Forward”.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
4 cabins
BETTER BOAT sleeps 8 guests in 4 cabins.
The master cabin is located amidship.
Crew quarters: below aft deck.
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in the Bahamas
Winter 2026: Bahamas and Florida - East Coast. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
About the yacht
About BETTER BOAT
Description as supplied.
BETTER BOAT yacht available for charter. Built in 2018 with a charter price from $32,000 for up to 8 guests in 4 suites with a crew of 1.
Particulars
BETTER BOAT specifications
- Length
- 19.8 m
- Length (ft)
- 65 ft
- Beam
- 5.2 m
- Draft
- 1.55 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- GRP
- Builder
- Sea Ray
- Year launched
- 2018
- Flag
- United States
- Guests (sleeping)
- 8
- Guests (cruising)
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Master cabin
- Amidship
- Crew
- 1
- Crew cabins
- Below aft deck
- Crew language
- English
- Engine
- 2 x Caterpillar C18 1150hp
- Cruising speed
- 25 kn
- Maximum speed
- 30 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 46.3 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 55.6 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- Yes
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Prior name
- L65
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
BETTER BOAT charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Bahamas, Florida - East Coast | €28,500 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 BETTER BOAT 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
- $571
- Weekly rate ÷ 8 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) | $32,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | $9,600 |
| Bahamas charter tax (14%) | $4,500 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (15%) | $4,800 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ $50,900 |
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.
BETTER BOAT and similar yachts in the Bahamas
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTER BOAT (this yacht)Sea Ray | 19.8 m | 8 | 2018 | $32,000 |
| THINK ITS HISSea Ray | 19.8 m | 8 | 2016 | $30,000 |
| THE ONEAzimut Yachts | 20.7 m | 8 | 2017 | $39,950 |
| DONE DEALSunseeker | 20.7 m | 8 | 2020 | $40,000 |
| LUPO IIAzimut Yachts | 21.3 m | 8 | 2014 | $35,275 |
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 BETTER BOAT
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BETTER BOAT yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
BETTER BOAT: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering BETTER BOAT. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.