PATIENCE | Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht

The best Bahamas charters feel easy because the right people are quietly making everything work, and PATIENCE is led by a crew of 7 built for exactly that. Captain Michael Foster brings a USCG 1600-ton Oceans license, experience cruising the Bahamas, and a dive instructor’s understanding of water-based adventures, creating a reassuring foundation for guests who want both comfort and excitement. Chief Officer Jennie Dahlöf brings search and rescue experience, scuba instruction, and a guest-friendly approach, while Chief Engineer Eric Reynolds and Deckhand Trent James add the technical and deck support that keeps the journey flowing.

On deck, the team brings energy without chaos and attention without intrusion. Eric’s more than 20 years as a Chief Engineer help maintain a safe and comfortable onboard environment, while Trent’s watersports background and Industrial Engineering degree add strength, focus, and practical support to active days in the Bahamas. Chief Steward Gert Pretorius brings hospitality training, Yacht Rating credentials, and advanced scuba experience, while Stewardess Amber Shockley adds the sparkle guests remember, from cocktails and tablescapes to the laughter that makes the yacht feel instantly welcoming.

Chef Maximillien Caamano brings the kind of food experience that turns a beautiful charter into a deeply memorable one. With roots in French culinary training, Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and yachts, he crafts meals that feel thoughtful, flavorful, and exciting without losing the pleasure of comfort. His Mediterranean-inspired cooking, along with pan-Asian and Thai influences, gives guests a reason to gather after every Bahamas adventure. With Captain Michael, Jennie, Eric, Gert, Maximillien, Amber, and Trent, each day aboard PATIENCE feels balanced between safety, fun, service, and indulgence.

7-Day Sample Motor Yacht Charter Itinerary in the Bahamas:
The Bahamas feels even more rewarding when your journey begins aboard PATIENCE, the Benetti Classic Supreme Series 132 luxury crewed motor yacht waiting in Nassau to bring your 7-day tailored Bahamas yachting adventure to life. From the moment you settle onboard, the yacht becomes your private haven for clear-water cruising, elegant deck dining, lazy sun hours, and the kind of quiet comfort that makes the islands feel even more special.

Spend the week diving into exhilarating underwater escapades, soaking up the sun, enjoying culinary delights, or letting each day blend these pleasures in a way that feels completely natural. The Boatbookings team will collaborate with your crew to craft an unforgettable experience in the Bahamas, from the first welcome drink to the final evening anchored beneath a glowing sky. With the expertise of Boatbookings, your charter aboard PATIENCE becomes a memory-rich escape filled with blue horizons, beautiful meals, and moments you will want to relive again and again.

Accommodation:
Number of Cabins: 5
Cabin Configuration: 3 Double Cabins, 2 Twin Cabins
Bed Configuration: 3 King Beds, 4 Single Beds
Number of Guests: 10

Overview:
PATIENCE turns Bahamas cruising into a slow, sunlit pleasure, with the Benetti Classic Supreme Series 132 luxury motor yacht offering a sporty exterior design that feels right at home on turquoise water. Her smooth movement across the islands sets the tone for a charter where every hour has room to breathe, from active mornings to quiet afternoons and lively evenings with guests gathered together. With advanced features for socializing, recreation, and unwinding, her artistically designed facilities create a fun-filled atmosphere without ever feeling overdone.

Mealtime becomes part of the scenery aboard PATIENCE, especially in the sophisticated outside dining area where a seafood-themed supper is served while anchored in one of the beautiful Exumas islands. Start the next day in the foredeck lounge with a tasty Bahamian breakfast, then try Souse and stewed conch for a local touch that brings the islands right to the table. As the sun climbs, head to the flybridge for a breathtaking panoramic view of Shroud Cay, where soft couches, a freshly made Piña Colada, and the jacuzzi create a perfect perch for relaxed time with loved ones.

The interior welcomes guests with an elegant and dreamlike atmosphere, giving PATIENCE a graceful indoor world that feels just as memorable as her open decks. Her brilliant saloon and indoor dining room offer the right setting for onboard events, from cheerful gatherings to quieter evenings filled with good food and conversation. In the private-bathroom cabins, white linens and teak accents bring a soothing sense of comfort, creating a restful space where guests can fully reset after each Bahamas adventure.

The waters of Eleuthera add an exciting layer to the charter, especially for guests ready to enjoy water sports with the snorkel gear and jet ski available onboard. Each stop offers a new way to feel connected to the sea, whether you are skimming across the surface or slowing down to admire life below. Tender through the mangroves of Shroud Cay during high tide, the Bahamas reveals its wilder beauty, with turtles, rays, and barracudas moving through a setting that feels peaceful, vivid, and unforgettable.

Water Toys:
- 39' SeaVee Z with 3 x 350hp Mercury Verado engines
- 2 x Yamaha VX Cruiser Jet Skis, 2019
- 2 x SeaBob F5S, 2024
- Lift 5'4 Jet eFoil, 2024
- 2 x Paddleboards
- 2 x Inflatable Kayaks
- 2 x Wakeboards
- Kneeboard
- Set of Water Skis
- Super Mable Towable
- Snorkel Gear
- Beach Equipment

MYBA Charter Terms:
The Charter Fee includes the yacht's hire and insurance, crew food and wages, and the yacht’s laundry. All other expenses, including fuel for the main engine, generators, water sports, equipment, running costs, harbor fees, food, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, communication costs, and local taxes, are additional.

The following will be added to the weekly charter fee: your expenses (or APA allowance, such as fuel, dockage, food, drink, and all other costs) are generally calculated at 30-40% of the charter fee. VAT is also due alongside gratuities (15-20% of the Charter Fee, at the Charterer's discretion).

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