SOPHIA Yacht Charter
From USD 22,950 per 6-night charter
- Length
- 52 ft / 15.8 m
- Model
- Outremer 52
- Built
- 2023
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- Captain; chef optional
52 ft Outremer 52 · Marsh Harbour · Abacos, Bahamas
SOPHIA at a glance
SOPHIA is a 2023 Outremer 52, a 52-foot performance sailing catamaran chartered from Marsh Harbour in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas from November to May. She takes six guests in three queen cabins, sails with an ASA-instructor captain, and carries three paddleboards and an outdoor projector.
- Length
- 52 ft / 15.8 m
- Model
- Outremer 52
- Built
- 2023
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- Captain; chef optional
Outremer 52 · Built 2023 · Abacos
A performance catamaran for six
SOPHIA is a 52-foot Outremer 52 launched in 2023. With a 26-foot beam and a listed draft of 3.5 / 6.7 feet, she reaches the shallow anchorages of the Abaco Islands, cruises at about 6.5 knots and can top 20 knots under sail.
She sails from Marsh Harbour as a private charter for up to six guests, skippered by an experienced captain. Guests choose a relaxed holiday, hands-on sail coaching, or a week-long ASA certification course, and evenings at anchor can end with a film on the outdoor projector.
The 52 has a four-cabin layout with three queen guest cabins and one crew cabin. That makes her the boat for families and groups of up to six.
01 · Three ways to sail
Holiday, coaching or certification
The Holiday: secluded anchorages, coral reef snorkelling and sunset beach bars, with the captain (and an optional chef) taking care of guests from start to finish.
Learn the Ropes: hands-on sail coaching. Guests join in planning the route, hoist the sails and learn to sail the boat to its best performance, without the pressure of certification testing.
Get Certified: a week-long live-aboard American Sailing Association (ASA) course, from beginner to advanced. Guests study the theory beforehand with the materials and textbooks provided, learn hands-on aboard, and finish with a written multiple-choice test. ASA certification fees are USD 600 per person for those who wish to be certified.
02 · The captain
Sailing with an ASA instructor
The lead captain is an American Sailing Association (ASA) certified instructor, named ASA Instructor of the Year in 2022. He holds the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and STCW basic safety training, has made five ocean crossings and has raced internationally. Teaching on board is hands-on, in a friendly and uplifting atmosphere, for sailors of every level.
Courses on board: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing, ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising, ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising and ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran.
03 · Why the Abacos
Cays, reefs and short sails
The Abaco Islands are a chain of cays along the north-east of the Bahamas, sheltered by the Sea of Abaco. SOPHIA's daggerboards lift to a 3.5-foot draft, so she can anchor close in at the cays, near coral reefs and beaches.
She sails here from November to May. Relocation elsewhere in the Bahamas is possible on request, for an additional fee.
04 · Life on board
Meals in the cockpit
All breakfasts, all lunches and two dinners are included, and cooking is shared between guests and crew. Other meals are taken ashore at the guests' expense.
A private chef can be added for USD 2,550 per week (USD 2,950 over Christmas and New Year). Sample menus include shakshuka or lemon mascarpone blueberry pancakes at breakfast, bang bang shrimp tacos or ahi tuna poke stacks at lunch, and jerk-spiced mahi mahi or homemade lobster bisque at dinner; a chef's dishes may vary.
05 · What the rate covers
Included and extra
Included in the rate: captain, fuel, water, power, dockage, insurance, bedding and towels, all breakfasts, all lunches and two dinners.
Not included: gratuity (a guide of 10–15% for captain-only charters and 15–20% with a chef), the 14% Bahamian charter tax, meals and drinks ashore, alcohol on board, the optional chef, airport transfers and travel insurance.
06 · Guest reviews
What guests say
“We had the most incredible week sailing on Sophia! From start to finish, the experience was smooth, educational, fun, and so welcoming.”
“This was absolutely one of the best family adventures we’ve ever had. … We took our family, son 17 and daughter 14, to get sailing licenses with them in the Bahamas and it was bucket list dream come true for all of us.”
Reviews as published in the yacht's charter brochure.
A week aboard SOPHIA in the Abacos
A sample week from Marsh Harbour: Guana Cay, Nippers and Grabbers, Hope Town, Sandy Cay and Lynyard Cay. The line joins the stops in order and is not a navigable track; the captain adjusts the route for weather and sea conditions, and alternative pick-ups can be arranged on request.
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- DAY 01
Marsh Harbour → Great Guana Cay
Board at 3 pm in Marsh Harbour, close to Marsh Harbour airport (MHH), and sail north-west to Great Guana Cay.
- Nippers
- Grabbers
- DAY 02
Fowl Cay → Man-O-War Cay
Snorkel at Fowl Cay, then on to the boatbuilding settlement of Man-O-War Cay.
- Fowl Cay reef
- DAY 03
Hope Town → Tahiti Beach
Hope Town on Elbow Cay, then south to anchor off Tahiti Beach.
- Hope Town
- Tahiti Beach
- DAY 04
Little Harbour
A longer sail down the Sea of Abaco to Little Harbour.
- DAY 05
Sandy Cay → Lynyard Cay
Snorkelling at Sandy Cay, then the night at Lynyard Cay.
- Sandy Cay
- DAY 06
Lynyard Cay → Marsh Harbour
Sail back north to Marsh Harbour for the last night.
- DAY 07
Marsh Harbour
Disembark at 10 am.
Interiors
Saloon and galley
The saloon joins the galley, a lounge and a navigation station, opening to the cockpit. Starlink internet and a watermaker are on board.
The saloon has a forward-facing navigation station, a lounge and the galley, and air conditioning runs in the saloon on request. Outside there is a Bluetooth stereo, a barbecue and an outdoor projector for films under the stars.
3 cabins · 6 guests
Cabins aboard SOPHIA
SOPHIA has three queen cabins for up to six guests, plus a crew cabin. There are two heads with showers; the port forward cabin shares its bathroom with the crew cabin.
All three guest cabins have queen beds, and there is one Pullman berth. Sheets, towels and beach towels are provided, and children are welcome from the age of two.
- Up to 6 guests
- 3 queen cabins
- 2 heads and 2 showers
- Bedding and towels included
- Shared cabin trips: USD 9,950 per cabin
Water toys
Toys aboard SOPHIA
Water toys and tender listed for SOPHIA.
Dimension 1
Highfield tender with 20 hp outboard
Dimension 2
3 stand-up paddleboards
Dimension 3
Snorkelling gear
Dimension 4
Outdoor projector for movie nights
Dimension 5
GoPro
Dimension 6
Fishing rod
The toy inventory is confirmed for the charter dates.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for the yacht.
Listed amenities
- Starlink internet
- Watermaker
- Barbecue
- Inverter
- Bluetooth music
- Hammock
- Bimini
- Deck shower
- Outdoor projector
- Swim ladder at the stern
Cruising area
Marsh Harbour · Hope Town, Elbow Cay · Man-O-War Cay
SOPHIA is based in Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco, close to Marsh Harbour airport (MHH), and sails the Abaco Islands from November to May. Relocation elsewhere in the Bahamas is possible on request, for an additional fee.
Charters embark at 3 pm on Sunday and disembark at 10 am on Saturday. Routes are planned with the captain and depend on weather and sea conditions.
Particulars
SOPHIA specifications
Particulars and 2026–2027 rates. Rates are in US dollars for 6 nights; routes depend on weather and sea conditions.
- Builder / model
- Outremer 52
- Built
- 2023
- Type
- Sailing catamaran
- Length overall
- 52 ft / 15.8 m
- Beam
- 26 ft / 7.9 m
- Draft
- 3.5 ft / 6.7 ft (1.1 m / 2.0 m)
- Guests
- 6
- Guest cabins
- 3 queen cabins
- Heads / showers
- 2 / 2
- Crew
- Captain; chef optional
- Cruising speed
- 6.5 knots
- Maximum speed
- 20+ knots
- Tender
- Highfield, 20 hp outboard
- Flag
- Canada
- Base
- Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas
- Season
- November – May
- Charter length
- 6 nights (minimum 4)
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
SOPHIA charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Charter rate |
|---|---|---|
| The Holiday, 6 nights | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 guests | USD 22,950 / 23,450 / 23,950 / 24,450 / 24,950 |
| Learn the Ropes, 6 nights | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 guests | USD 23,450 / 23,950 / 24,450 / 24,950 / 25,450 |
| Get Certified (ASA), 6 nights | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 guests | USD 23,950 / 24,450 / 24,950 / 25,450 / 25,950 + USD 600 per person ASA fees |
| Shared cabin trip | Per cabin, up to 2 guests | USD 9,950 |
| Holiday peak, 20 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 2027 | 1 to 6 guests, flat rate | USD 26,250 flat + 14% Bahamian charter tax |
| Private chef (optional) | Per week | USD 2,550 (USD 2,950 holiday weeks) |
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.
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Every booking includes a dedicated concierge manager. Add any of the following — or anything else you can imagine — to shape a truly bespoke week.
- Private jet & helicopter transfers
- Michelin-trained private chef
- Sommelier-curated wine provisioning
- On-board yoga & spa therapists
- VIP beach club & restaurant access
- Photographer & videographer
- Bespoke shore excursions
- Live musicians & DJs
- Anniversary, proposal & celebration staging
- Chauffeured cars & discreet security
- Marine biologist for the children
- 24/7 personal concierge manager
SOPHIA yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
SOPHIA: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering SOPHIA. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.