Popular Maine Cat 30 anchored off Tahiti Beach at the southwest tip of Elbow Cay. Excellent swimming and spectacular views are just the beginning of a Bahamian charte

Maine Cat Charter is now in its seventh year of operation with its base in Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas. In addition to our popular Maine Cat 30, which has hosted hundreds of successful charters, we are excited to have two new Maine Cat 41s, in our fleet. The protected Sea of Abaco has some of the best sailing in all the Bahamas. Great Abaco Island and its cays form one of the largest bodies of semi-protected waters in the Bahamas/Caribbean area.

The water is clear and shallow, anchorages are numerous and the trade winds are steady. One-week charters on a Maine Cat 30 run $2,132 per week to $3,024. Charter rates for the new Maine Cat 41 range from $3495.00 to $5,895.00 per week. Check here for more details on rates for both the Maine Cat 30 and 41. We try to be flexible to your schedule and we will start a charter any day of the week with the exception of Sunday and we consider a week to be Monday to Monday or Thursday to Thursday, for example. This is a great opportunity to sail the MC 30 and MC 41 for a week and find out for yourself that we really do have the best cruising catamarans on the market.

Your vacation begins when you fly into Marsh Harbor on Great Abaco. Several airlines service the area such as Air Sunshine, American Eagle, Bahamas Air, Continental. and U.S. Airways. From the airport you will take a very short taxi ride to Albury's ferry for a twenty minute ride into Hope Town. Our representative, Ron Engle, will meet you upon arrival and take you to the boat. After a complete chart and equipment briefing, you will go out for a test sail. For further information about Hope Town you may check out Ron's website.

Your Maine Cat is fully equipped with the following equipment. Provisioning is an option but most charterers prefer to do their own shopping in the two well-stocked markets in Hope Town within easy walking distance of the harbor. For a more extensive variety you may shop in Marsh Harbor, which is less than a half day's sail away. Several of the cays also have small markets so you may restock on your journey. The MC 30 galley is fully equipped and contains a 12-volt refrigerator and two burner stove and abundant room to prepare a gourmet meal while the MC 41 galley has a refrigerator, freezer and four-burner stove with oven and even more counterspace..

Conditions are optimal. Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 90°F in August. A 5-20 knot trade wind from the east is common. Daily sun is the rule with very brief and scattered showers during the summer. The coldest months are December through February when an occasional 60°F may be experienced. Miles of secluded beaches are waiting for exploration. Small towns and settlements offer some fine restaurants and you will find the natives extremely friendly.

Once you decide to charter the process is easy. Just give us call. We'll check to be sure the dates you want are available and get you the necessary paperwork including the Reservation Form and Sailing Resume for you to complete and mail to us with a check for half the charter fee. The balance will be due thirty days before you depart. We do not accept credit cards except for the damage deposit.

Charterers who decide to purchase a new Maine Cat within 90 days of their charter will be credited 50% of one week's charter fee towards the purchase price on their boat. Please call 1-888-832-2287 or send us an email to receive your charter information package or to make a reservation. Join us in the discovery of what total relaxation is all about. You will never have a better sailing experience then aboard one of our Maine Cats. Give us a call today.

Maine Cat
P.O. Box 205
Bremen, ME 04551
1-888-832-CATS or 207-529-6500 or email