Great Harbour Charters

Great Harbour Trawlers offers bareboat charters in Florida and the Bahamian Abacos. Some of our charterers take advantage of their week as an extended sea trial before placing their order for a Great Harbour, others are just looking for a great vacation aboard a safe, comfortable, well-equipped trawler like the Great Harbour N37.

Where

We charter from early Spring through mid-Summer out of Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco in the northern Bahamas. If you are not familiar with this area, it is, without a doubt, the easiest, safest, calmest and most beautiful charter grounds in the world. Your boundaries run from Treasure Cay at the north all the way to Little Harbour at the south end of the Sea of Abaco with access to all the great out-islands along the way. You are never out in the open Atlantic – and never more than a couple hours' cruise to your next destination – no all-day slogs to your anchorage! You will find great restaurants, harborside bars, lighthouses, deserted beaches and anchorages, easy shopping and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Although the boats are equipped with state-of-the-art nav systems and charts, most navigating is easily done by eye.

During the Fall and Winter, 100-miles of scenic waterways on the St. Johns River offer you a chance to see Wild Florida, wildlife and small-town life. This wide, northward flowing river stretches from Jacksonville almost to Orlando in Florida. This is an excellent charter for beginners wanting to sharpen their boating skills in a settled, forgiving environment.

The Boats

We charter our Great Harbour N37 flybridge trawler model. Each is equipped with portable propane gas grill, charts, some snorkeling equipment, TV/ DVD player, CD players inside the deckhouse and on the flybridge, microwave/ convection oven, toaster, blender, washer/ dryer, generator, air-conditioning, bow thruster, twin engines, plus a dinghy with 4- stroke outboard that will safely ferry 4 adults to the beach or out to dinner from your mooring. Of course they are also fully stocked with all the towels, linens, pillows, blankets, dishes, and cookware you will need. The boats are equipped to sleep eight, but you will be most comfortable with two couples and maybe a couple small children – remember, there's just one head! In short, all you need to bring for a fabulous tropical vacation is you, your guests and your personal items.

Experience

We will ask you to filll out our Great Harbour Charters Boating Experience Questionnaire before chartering. This will let us know if you have reasonable experience and skill in handling a relatively large (at least 30’) twin-engine yacht. If you are lacking in experience, we have a training skipper available for additional charge.

When

Our boats are available Fall and Winter on Florida’s St. Johns River or Spring and Summer in the Abacos. Charters begin Sunday at 10am and end the following Saturday at noon. In Abaco, we base out of a large marina in Marsh Harbour – just a ten-minute cab ride from the Marsh Harbour airport (MHH). We encourage you to fly in Saturday afternoon and stay at a local hotel that evening. You can buy your provisions and load them onto the boat that afternoon to maximize your time aboard. Unfortunately, since our charters are back-to-back, we need to spend all Saturday afternoon and evening doing boat prep and cleanup – so there is not an option to stay aboard Saturday night.

On the St. Johns River, our boats are based out of Reynold's Park Marina in Green Cove Springs, just a short 45 minute ride from the Jacksonville, Florida (JAX) airport.

How Much

The price for all this fun is $4,200 – which includes fuel. Tell us what dates you are interested in or contact us for availability. Once the dates are locked in, we will e-mail you a contract to sign and return with a check for the 50% deposit. The other 50% plus a refundable $3,000 damage deposit is due 30 days prior to your charter. We do accept credit cards ($100 convenience fee applies).

For more information contact Great Harbour Charters at: 352-377-4146 or email: charters@mirage-mfg.com