Some yachts look the part. Others actually deliver. Mambo — a 112-foot Ferretti Custom Line that just joined our charter portfolio — does both, and then some. Built in 2003 and comprehensively refitted in both 2015 and 2023, she arrives on the scene feeling genuinely fresh: sharp Italian lines on the outside, easy, sun-soaked comfort within. This is the kind of private yacht charter that reminds you why you stopped flying to resorts in the first place.
Italian Bones, Bahamian Soul
Ferretti's Custom Line pedigree is unmistakable — there's a certain confidence in the proportions, a sleekness that photographs well but feels even better in person. Step aboard and the layout makes immediate sense: generous social spaces that flow naturally between the interior saloon and the al fresco aft deck, a bow sun pad made for long, lazy mornings, and a sundeck bar that frankly sets the tone for the entire charter from the moment you arrive.
Mambo sleeps up to eight guests across four en suite staterooms — an ideal configuration for a group of close friends or a multigenerational family. The crew of five (yes, five) means the ratio of attention to guests is genuinely impressive. Someone is always on hand, but never underfoot. That balance is harder to get right than it sounds.
The Bahamas, Done Properly
A Bahamas yacht charter is one of those experiences that spoils you for almost everything else — and Mambo is the right vessel for it. The Exumas, the Abacos, the Berry Islands: these are waters that reward slow exploration, and having a 112-foot base camp makes all the difference. Drop anchor in a turquoise cut that no resort could ever replicate. Watch the light change over the sandbars at dusk with a drink in hand. There's nothing quite like it.
The water toys aboard are well-considered rather than gratuitous. Two brand-new WaveRunners, rigid stand-up paddleboards, towable inflatables, snorkelling gear, fishing equipment — the list covers everything from the adrenaline seekers to those who are perfectly happy drifting on a paddleboard for an hour. At-anchor stabilisers mean the yacht stays composed even when moored in exposed spots, which matters more than most guests realise until they experience a rolling anchorage for the first time.
The Tender Situation (It's a Good One)
We always pay attention to tenders — they're how you actually get to the places that matter. Mambo carries a 38-foot Boston Whaler Outrage as her primary tender, which is frankly more capable than some day boats people charter outright. There's also a 13.5-foot Nouvrania RIB for shorter runs. Between the two, you're never stuck waiting to go ashore, and you can run proper excursions to more remote cuts and cays without a second thought.
A Few Details That Stand Out
High-speed Starlink connectivity is aboard — so if you need to stay loosely connected (or the kids insist on it), you can, without compromising the feeling of escape. The panoramic sundeck views are genuinely special; we'd wager the sight lines from up there across a Bahamian sunset are among the finest you'll find on a yacht this size. And with a top speed of 27 knots, Mambo can cover ground quickly when you want to — leaving more time for the unhurried pleasures at the other end.
Mambo is available now for luxury charter holidays in the Bahamas and Caribbean. If you've been considering a Bahamas yacht charter and want something that genuinely raises the bar — elegant enough for a milestone celebration, relaxed enough for a family week in the sun — this is a yacht worth a serious look. Get in touch with our team and we'll put together an itinerary around her.
