Crewed Power Catamaran PANDORA
Captain-led Bahamas cruising aboard an Alliaura Marine catamaran
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About Crewed Power Catamaran PANDORA
PANDORA is an Alliaura Marine Privilege 48 offering intimate, captain-crewed exploration of the Bahamas and Leeward Islands. With four cabins accommodating six guests, she combines the practical efficiency of a power catamaran with the relaxed sophistication of a private charter. The arrangement here is refreshingly straightforward, with Captain Sean managing both navigation and hospitality, creating an atmosphere that feels personal without pretension.
Designed for guests who value authenticity over formality, PANDORA foregoes the traditional chef-and-crew structure in favour of a streamlined operation that keeps daily life aboard unhurried and genuine. The result is a voyage where meals carry sea views, afternoons unfold at your pace, and each anchorage invites genuine settlement rather than hurried transit. Cushioned sunbathing areas on the foredeck provide the primary social space, whilst the aft deck opens to the water for swimming and water sports.
Captain Sean brings three decades of expedition leadership to his role, from high-altitude mountaineering to an Atlantic crossing with family aboard his own catamaran. That background instils quiet competence and a genuine commitment to guest welfare, qualities that distinguish this charter from the transactional end of the market. Life aboard feels both polished and easy to inhabit from the moment you step on deck.
Highlights
- •Captain-only charter model emphasises privacy, flexibility, and informal elegance
- •Four cabins (1 King, 2 Queens, plus crew berth) accommodate six guests in comfort
- •Foredeck sunbathing and aft-deck water access suit both relaxation and active pursuits
- •Year-round availability across Bahamas, Virgin Islands, and Leeward Islands
The Charter Experience
A week cruising the Leeward Islands archipelago allows you to shape the itinerary around your priorities, whether that means time snorkelling pristine reefs, leisurely afternoons at anchor, or culinary experiences prepared with local catches. The Bahamas reveal themselves gradually from the water, each island stop presenting a different character, from the busy waters near Nassau to the remote shallows of the Exumas and beyond. Charter weeks typically include time in the British Virgin Islands and surrounding territory, where turquoise anchorages and consistent trade winds create ideal cruising conditions. Captain Sean's local knowledge ensures both discovery and comfort, with the flexibility to adjust plans based on weather, your energy levels, and emerging opportunities.
Suggested Itinerary
A typical week departs Nassau and progressively explores the Out Islands, with early days anchoring near the exquisite reefs and sandbars of the Exumas before heading south towards the Leeward Islands. Mornings might feature swimming and snorkelling at protected reefs; afternoons tend towards quiet anchorage time or brief village visits. Evenings centre on on-board meals prepared by Captain Sean, often featuring local seafood and Caribbean flavours. The itinerary remains flexible throughout, allowing weather and your preferences to guide the route.
Specifications
14.0 m
6
4
6
Catamaran
2001
16 kn
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