Some yachts are designed to impress at the dock. Mambo is designed to be lived in — and that difference, frankly, is everything. This 112-foot Ferretti Custom Line motor yacht, originally built in 2003 and comprehensively refit in 2023, is one of the most well-rounded private yacht charters we've seen operating the Bahamas circuit. She's big enough to feel genuinely spacious, yet nimble enough to slip into the kind of anchorages that larger superyachts can only dream about.
The Bahamas, Done Properly
There are few charter destinations on earth that reward a private yacht charter quite like the Bahamas. The archipelago stretches across 100,000 square miles of ocean, with water so impossibly clear you can read the depth by eye alone. Mambo's home cruising ground — South Florida and the Bahamian islands — is, in our view, one of the most compelling luxury charter holiday routes in the Western Hemisphere. You wake to the soft pinks of a sunrise over uninhabited cays, spend your afternoon anchored above a coral garden, and end the day with sundowners on a deck that seems to float between sea and sky.
Aboard a vessel like Mambo, that experience gets a serious upgrade. Her 2023 refit means the interiors feel genuinely contemporary — none of that tired, dated teak-and-brass aesthetic that plagues older motor yachts. Instead, you get a considered, comfortable space where up to eight guests can spread out, relax, and actually enjoy being together.
Life Aboard: Space, Comfort, and Connection
Four staterooms — two kings, two queens — each with a private en-suite, make Mambo ideal for couples travelling together, a family with grown children, or a close group of friends who value their own space at the end of a long day on the water. The salon and dining areas strike that rare balance between elegant and genuinely liveable. There's no sense of tip-toeing around precious furnishings here. This is a yacht built to be enjoyed.
The sundeck deserves a special mention. Panoramic views in every direction, space to properly stretch out, and — courtesy of the 2023 refit — high-speed Starlink connectivity if you absolutely must stay tethered to the world. We'd recommend resisting. But the option is there.
The Toy Chest: Serious Water Sports Credentials
Here's where Mambo really earns her place on a Bahamas yacht charter shortlist. Her water toys package is exceptional. The 38-foot Boston Whaler 380 Outrage isn't just a tender — it's a full-spec sport cruiser capable of serious offshore fishing, island-hopping at pace, or simply giving guests a fast, capable platform to explore on their own terms. Alongside it sits a 13.5-foot Novurania RIB for shallow-water runs to beaches that larger tenders simply can't reach. Two brand-new Waverunners round out the lineup, alongside rigid stand-up paddleboards, an inflatable pool, and more water toys than most guests manage to try in a week.
That last detail matters. The Bahamas rewards exploration — the Out Islands, the Exumas, the shallow flats of the Abacos — and Mambo gives guests the equipment to actually do it, not just admire it from the deck.
At a Glance: Mambo Specifications
Builder: Ferretti – Custom Line
Year: 2003 (refit 2023)
Length: 112 ft / 34.14 m
Guests: 8
Staterooms: 4 (2 king, 2 queen)
Crew: 5
Speed: 12 knots cruising / 27 knots max
Charter Area: Bahamas / South Florida
Highlights: Starlink, expansive sundeck, Boston Whaler 380 Outrage, 13.5' Novurania RIB, 2x Waverunners, rigid SUPs, inflatable pool
Why We're Excited About Mambo
The Bahamas yacht charter market is genuinely competitive — there are some superb vessels operating these waters. What sets Mambo apart is the combination of a thorough recent refit, an unusually strong tender and toys package, and a layout that works for real groups of real people. She doesn't try to be a 150-foot superyacht. She knows exactly what she is: a refined, capable, beautifully equipped private yacht charter platform in one of the world's great sailing grounds. That's a rare and rather appealing thing.
If a Bahamas luxury charter holiday is on your radar for the coming season, Mambo is absolutely worth a serious look. Reach out to our team — we know this yacht well, and we're happy to talk through whether she's the right fit for your group.
