The PurelyBlu Journal

First-time charter nerves are real. Will I get seasick? Will I be bored? Is it awkward having crew around? Here's what a week aboard is actually like—the honest, practical, emotional truth.

The British Virgin Islands and the Exumas both offer world-class yacht charter experiences, but they deliver very different weeks on the water. An honest comparison to help you choose.

From Thunderball Grotto to swimming with nurse sharks—discover the Exumas' best snorkeling spots, what you'll see at each, and why charter access makes all the difference.

Bahamas catamaran charter costs range from $18,000-$45,000/week. Learn what's included, price tiers, and how to calculate value for your Exumas charter.