Overview
LUSH yacht charter in Bahamas
LUSH works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Oyster Yachts, 88'7 / 27m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Oyster Yachts88m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use LUSH
LUSH is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
LUSH should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 88'7 / 27m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2012 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
- Compare by
- compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
- Watch-out
- the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed
Who this yacht suits
LUSH is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Bahamas and Mediterranean, LUSH should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
Planning window
peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
Guest experience
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. LUSH should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
LUSH should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Bahamas and Mediterranean.
Broker caveat
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For LUSH, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Oyster Yachts
- Length
- 88'7 / 27m
- Built
- 2012 | 2019 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Price context
- $45,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 9 Knots
- Model
- Oyster 885
- Beam
- 20'9 / 6.33m
- Draft
- 11'6 / 3.5m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
LUSH is positioned around $45,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Oyster Yachts build, 88m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who LUSH suits
Strong
Families and private groups
LUSH gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
LUSH by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 88m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
LUSH vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. LUSH should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About LUSH
Toys
When not cruising Lush has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are SEABOBs, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. If that isn't enough Lush also features wakeboards, fishing equipment, bikes and paddleboards. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a Williams Jet Tenders Tender. Book your next luxury yacht charter aboard Lush this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Sail yacht Lush has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
Overview
The 27.08m/88'10" sail yacht 'Lush' by shipyard Oyster Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Oyster Design. For serious sailors looking to add some luxury to their vacation, sailing yacht Lush has plenty of appeal. With luxurious living spaces, both inside and out, as well as the opportunity for some fabulous sailing whilst on charter, she's sure to please even the most discerning seafarer.
Performance Range
Lush is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by 1 x Cummins engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2012, Lush offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising four double cabins. The bed configuration includes 1 queen and 3 doubles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Amenities
Water toys
- Seabob
- 2 x Paddleboards
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Towable Toys
- Fishing Equipment
- 2 x e bikes Bikes
- Efoil
Tenders
- 1 x Williams Jet Tenders Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Winter Season
$50,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts
Cruising
Regions
Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether LUSH's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether LUSH's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why LUSH beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
- Ask for LUSH with dates, Bahamas as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request LUSH charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether LUSH fits the route.
FAQ
LUSH charter questions
Is LUSH a good fit for Bahamas?
Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider LUSH?
LUSH is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
What should I send before requesting LUSH?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for LUSH. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.