Miami
to Bahamas by Yacht
Crystal waters, private islands, open ocean — paradise is not a flight away. From Miami, the Bahamas is 50 nautical miles and one extraordinary private yacht away.
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The Bahamas Isn’t a Dream.
It’s 50 Miles Away.
Most people spend their lives dreaming about the Bahamas — the turquoise water in photos, the sandbars that appear out of nowhere, the silence that only comes when you’re anchored somewhere no road can reach. What they don’t realize is that from Miami, it’s not a flight away. It’s a yacht ride.
The crossing from Miami to Bimini is roughly 50 nautical miles. On the right vessel with the right crew, you’re there in under four hours. Wonder Yachting has been making this crossing with private charter clients for over a decade. This is your complete 2026 guide.
Your Crossing at a Glance
Miami → Bimini
time each way
reachable by sea
crossings by WY
Three Islands.
Three Entirely Different Worlds.
The Bahamas gateway. Legendary sport fishing, crystalline shallows, and a pace that feels deliberately removed from the mainland.
Weekend Colonial architecture, world-class marina life, and vibrant dining. Arriving by private yacht puts you in a category entirely your own.
Expedition Swimming pigs, nurse sharks, sandbars that vanish with the tide. What the rest of the Caribbean wishes it looked like.
Secluded One of the least visited islands in the Bahamas. Pink sand, dramatic cliffs, and the quiet the famous islands lost long ago.
Pink sand beaches, world-class waves, and Harbour Island — arguably the most beautiful settlement in the entire archipelago.
The Bahamas gateway. Legendary sport fishing, crystalline shallows, and a pace removed from the mainland.
WeekendColonial architecture, world-class marina life. Arriving by private yacht puts you in a category entirely your own.
ExpeditionSwimming pigs, nurse sharks, sandbars that vanish with the tide. What the Caribbean wishes it looked like.
SecludedOne of the least visited islands in the Bahamas. Pink sand, dramatic cliffs, and quiet the famous islands lost.
Pink sand beaches and Harbour Island — arguably the most beautiful settlement in the entire archipelago.
When the water shifts from Atlantic navy to Bahamian turquoise and you can see thirty feet straight to the bottom — that’s the moment the crossing stops being travel and becomes something else entirely.
Wonder Yachting · Miami to Bahamas CharterWhy a Private Yacht Is the Only Way
No ferry. No resort. No compromises. Just you, your crew, and 50 miles of open ocean.
No ferry schedule. No group tour. You decide when to leave, where to anchor, how long to stay, and when to return. The Bahamas on a private charter is defined entirely by your preferences.
Private sandbars, hidden coves, uninhabited cays — the most spectacular parts of the Bahamas only exist by sea. A private yacht gives you the version no brochure shows.
Open ocean, flying fish alongside the hull, the horizon shifting from blue to turquoise — the Gulf Stream crossing is one of the most visually dramatic passages in the western hemisphere.
Two people on a romantic escape or twelve friends celebrating a milestone — your charter is entirely private. Your crew, music, menu, and pace. No strangers. No compromise.
Wonder Yachting’s captains have made this passage hundreds of times. You’re not navigating — you’re experiencing. Leave the seamanship to the professionals.
A Day in the Life —
Choose Your Crossing
Board your yacht. Crew has provisioned breakfast, beverages, and gear. The skyline fades behind you as you head southeast.
Deep Atlantic blue surrounds you. Dolphins often join here. Turquoise appears on the horizon — the Bahamas is close.
Crystal water. 20-foot visibility to the bottom. Swim platform open. The moment that makes everything else feel ordinary.
Fresh seafood, tropical flavors, cold champagne. Paddleboard over a sandbar or recline in the Bahamian sun.
Back at the marina by early evening — sun-warmed, rested, and already planning the next one.
Depart at noon. Cross the Gulf Stream and anchor in Bimini for sunset. Dinner on deck under Bahamian stars.
Morning cruise south. Arrive Nassau by midday. Clear customs. Explore Paradise Island, Cable Beach, and Old Town on foot.
Swimming from the yacht, boutique shopping, and an evening at one of Nassau’s finest waterfront restaurants.
Depart early morning. The return crossing is often the calmest of the trip. Back in Miami by afternoon.
Early departure, Bimini overnight stop. Full provisioning for 7 days at sea — your crew handles every detail.
Two nights anchored near Nassau. Rose Island’s deserted beaches by day, Nassau’s marina scene by night.
Swimming pigs at Big Major Cay. Nurse shark feeding at Compass Cay. Snorkeling the Thunderball Grotto from the James Bond films.
Final night at Staniel Cay Yacht Club — the most legendary stop in the Exumas. Return to Miami with memories that last a lifetime.
The best conditions for the Gulf Stream crossing are May through October with calm seas and early departures between 7–8 AM. Wonder Yachting monitors real-time weather and sea state to coordinate your optimal window — no guesswork, no risk.
Everything on Board.
Certified for Bahamas crossings with hundreds of Gulf Stream passages logged and every detail managed.
Champagne, curated cocktails, and non-alcoholic options throughout your crossing.
Fresh seafood, tropical menus, and custom provisioning tailored entirely to your group.
Snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and a swim platform ready the moment you anchor in Bahamian waters.
Your playlist everywhere on the vessel — cockpit, sundeck, and interior lounge.
Climate-controlled cabins, lounge spaces, and privacy when the open sea sun demands a retreat.
