V55 Yacht Charter — 16.9m Viking motor yacht for 4 guests, with a crew of 2
- Length
- 16.9 m
- Guests
- 4
- Cabins
- 2
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Viking
- Year
- 2024
16.9m · Viking · motor yacht
V55 at a glance
V55 is a 16.9m Viking motor yacht launched in 2024, sleeping 4 guests in 2 cabins with a crew of 2. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the Caribbean.
- Length
- 16.9 m
- Guests
- 4
- Cabins
- 2
- Crew
- 2
- Builder
- Viking
- Year
- 2024
Blue Ocean Club overview
Viking launched her in 2024
Viking launched V55 in 2024.
She measures 16.9 m in length, 4.7 m across the beam, 1.2 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 60 knots.
She is flagged in United States.
01 · On deck
Cockpit. Up to 4 guests
The outdoor spaces serve up to 4 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
the Bahamas. Winter 2026
V55 is offered for charter in the Caribbean.
Winter 2026: Bahamas.
03 · The crew
A crew of 2
A crew of 2 runs V55, under Captain Luc Barcant.
Interiors
V55 interiors
The photo set shows “Galley”.
Listed on board: air conditioning.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
2 cabins
V55 sleeps 4 guests in 2 cabins.
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in the Bahamas
Winter 2026: Bahamas. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
About the yacht
About V55
Description as supplied.
V55 yacht available for charter. Built in 2024 with a charter price from $30,000 for up to 4 guests in 2 suites with a crew of 2.
Particulars
V55 specifications
- Length
- 16.9 m
- Length (ft)
- 55 ft
- Beam
- 4.7 m
- Draft
- 1.2 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Construction
- Carbon
- Builder
- Viking
- Year launched
- 2024
- Flag
- United States
- Guests (sleeping)
- 4
- Cabins
- 2
- Crew
- 2
- Engine
- Quad Mercury Verado 600s
- Cruising speed
- 30 kn
- Maximum speed
- 60 kn
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 55.6 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 111.1 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- Yes
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Prior name
- LIL D
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
V55 charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Bahamas | €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.
Who V55 suits
A Viking motor yacht delivered in 2024, V55 is particularly well suited to a couple or a small family desiring a relaxed and private cruise. Measuring 16.9 m, she accommodates 4 overnight guests across 2 cabins, supported throughout by an attentive crew of 2 who handle all aspects of the passage. Inside, her cabins and saloon are equipped with air conditioning, keeping the living areas pleasantly cool and comfortable after days spent enjoying the sunshine.
When assessed against comparable yachts chartering in the Bahamas, V55 holds the distinct advantage of being newer than alternative vessels in the region. She sits at a similar length to her peers and welcomes the same number of guests for overnight charters. With her weekly rate also proving similar to comparable options, she pairs modern build standards with familiar cruising proportions.
Looking ahead to winter 2026, the best time to charter V55 arrives when she spends the season cruising the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Planning an itinerary across December, January, February, March, or April provides dependable warmth and pleasant conditions on the water, while November and May also serve as delightful months for exploring these tropical anchorages.
Written by Blue Ocean Club from this yacht's listed particulars and checked against them line by line. The yacht's own description is shown separately on this page.
What a week aboard V55 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.
V55 and similar yachts in the Bahamas
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V55 (this yacht)Viking | 16.9 m | 4 | 2024 | $30,000 |
| 55 VANDUTCHVan Dutch | 16.8 m | 4 | 2018 | $30,000 |
| RESETPrincess | 18.9 m | 4 | 2019 | €39,000 |
| TRIFECTACruisers | 15.8 m | 4 | 2023 | $39,900 |
| ACCIO IIAzimut Yachts | 18 m | 6 | 2022 | $33,000 |
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 V55
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V55 yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
V55: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering V55. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.