CARPE DIEM | 2023

Best for: families and groups of up to ten, with couples and friends seeking a Bahamian motor-yacht escape a close second.

CARPE DIEM is a brand-new 2023 Azimut stretching just over 31 metres, built to cover the Bahamas in serious comfort across five cabins for ten guests. What sets her apart is the galley: Chef Jamall Petty is a celebrated Bahamian culinary entertainer with over two decades of experience, a television background, and a genuine flair for turning mealtimes into occasions. On a boat where the food is this good, the table becomes as much of a draw as the water.

She suits guests who want a fully crewed programme without lifting a finger. Captain Justin Lowd leads a crew of five, including Mate Mornay Delport, a qualified dive instructor with First Officer experience on a 33-metre yacht, meaning water activities and deck operations are handled with real expertise. Deckhand Tiaan Spies keeps the presentation sharp, and Stewardess Taylor Nicholls ensures interior service runs smoothly. Five cabins, ten guests, five crew: the ratio speaks for itself.