RUBICON
Come explore the vacation paradise of the Bahamas Exumas and Out Islands! The luxury sailing yacht Rubicon offers the perfect way to enjoy your Bahamas vacation. This spacious 44' catamaran offers the best of everything that makes a yacht charter vacation great: beautiful, comfortable accommodations, an expert and enjoyable crew, fabulous food, and so many fun things to see and experience. Rubicon's interior decor is casual elegance with shiny wood paneling. Photographs shot from the owner's family world cruise enhance the staterooms, creating a wanderlust feeling to sail to remote regions of the globe. There are many enjoyable places on board to enjoy! The main salon, cockpit, and forward trampolines are the main gathering areas for meals and activities. The trampoline area is the optimum spot to hang out while underway, enjoying the salt breeze and luscious scenery of the islands. Cat Rubicon carries a crew of professional captain and chef. It is the perfect yacht for a group or family vacation. Among her many possible activities are kiteboarding and surfing. You may also participate in eco adventures including feeding swimming pigs, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking nature trails, sailing and enjoying remote beaches. For more information on Rubicon: www.bahamascatcharters.com Here's a fun video of a group of Kiters that chartered Rubicon recently in the Exumas - enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvcjkW6BRDg
She accommodates up to 5 guests in three private cabins described below. Each stateroom is equipped with ensuite bathroom and electric fans in each cabin.
CABIN 1: Port side forward, featuring a queen-sized berth, large opening hatch overhead, 2 large closets, 2 bedside shelves. (Cabins 1 & 2 are equivalent in the layout.) A private bathroom and shower/small tub adjoin.
CABIN 2: Starboard side forward, featuring a queen-sized berth, large opening hatch overhead, 2 large closets and 2 beside shelves. (Cabins 1 & 2 are equivalent in the layout.) A private bathroom and shower/small tub adjoin.
CABIN 3: starboard side aft, a double size berth, large opening hatch overhead, dresser, and vanity. Adjoining, is a private bathroom.
If you have ever wanted to sleep under the stars, Rubicon's trampolines also offer spacious star-spangled sleeping quarters.
Dimensions of queen beds: 73"x57"
Headroom in Cabins: 73"
Headroom in Salon: 75.5"
RUBICON has a new Honda 2000 watt generator, a 2kw inverter and a 15 gph watermaker
The main salon seats 10 guests and crew. The cockpit table seats 8 guests and crew.
Rubicon also has trampoline awnings for the foredeck.
Accommodations | |
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Cabins: | 3 |
Queen: | 2 |
Single Cabins: | 1 |
Showers: | 2 |
Electric Heads: | - |
Engine Details | |
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Brand New Honda 2000 watt generator and a 2kw inverter | |
Fuel Consumption: | - |
Cruising Speed: | 7 knots |
Max Speed: | 11 knotsUS Gall/Hr |
Details | |
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Type: | Cat |
Beam: | 23.6 Feet |
Draft: | 3.0 Feet |
Pax: | 5 |
Refit: | 2013 and Nov. 2015 when her sides, deck and cockpit sprayed with Awlgrip. partial refit January 2020 to include new hard floors throughout. |
YearBuilt: | 1997 |
Builder: | St. Francis |
Engines: | Brand New Honda 2000 watt generator and a 2kw inverter |
JetSkis: | No |
Flag: | USA |
SatTv: | No |
RegNum: | 1227745 |
Jacuzzi: | No |
A/C: | None |
Locations | |
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Winter Area: | Bahamas |
Summer Area: | Bahamas |
Pick Up Locations | |
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Pref. Pick-up: | - |
Other Pick-up: | - |



Amenities | |
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Salon Tv/VCR: | Yes |
Salon Stereo: | Yes |
Sat Tv: | VHF Cell phone Guests can invest in $30/week for international wifi on their smartphones and iPads. Works great when 4 miles away from a repeater in the Exuma Cays. Each island has a repeater so sailing by or anchored there ensures a good connection. |
Camcorder: | Yes |
Books: | Yes |
Board Games: | Yes |
Deck Shower: | Yes |
Water Maker: | Yes |
Special Diets: | Yes |
Kosher: | No |
BBQ: | Yes |
Minimum Age: | Any |
Inverter: | Yes |
Voltages: | 2000 watts |
Water Maker: | Yes |
Ice Maker: | No |
Sailing Instructions: | No |
Internet Access: | Onboard WIFI |
Hairdryers: | No |
Guests Smokes: | Cockpit & Outside |
Crew Smokes: | No |
Pets Aboard: | No |
Hammock: | Yes |
Water Sports | |
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Dinghy size: | 11 ft |
Dinghy hp: | 25 hp |
Water Skis Adult: | No |
Water Skis Kids: | No |
Jet Skis: | No |
Kneeboard: | No |
Windsurfer: | No |
Snorkel Gear: | Yes |
Tube: | No |
Scurfer: | No |
Wake Board: | No |
Kayaks 1 Pax: | 1 |
Kayaks (2 Pax): | No |
Floating Mats: | No |
Swim Platform: | Yes |
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | Yes, extension port sugarscoop |
Sailing Dinghy: | No |
Beach Games: | Yes |
Fishing Gear: | Yes |
Gear Type: | 2 Yoyos |
Rods: | 2 |


Adam was born in the Exumas aboard the boat of his parents. He was a real water baby. He shot his first lobster at age 6. As a youth, Adam would disappear into hidden coves with his brother, trolling for fish while handling a sailing dinghy. He explored everywhere and is familiar with every island. His passion for the Bahamas is evident.
Adam's parents, along with his younger brother Warren, all set off for a world cruise on their sailing boat once the boys reached teenage years, so Adam is also very widely travelled to many exotic parts of the world. When they reached Australia the boys went to school and college there, whilst their parents continued their cruise back home to the Bahamas.
Summers during school, Adam captained catamarans for Broadreach Sailing School in the French West Indies with high school kids aboard. He's also captained large yachts in New England and delivered vessels from the Mediterranean. He has run charters aboard Rubicon for several years in Exumas, Bahamas.
Adam holds an MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons. In addition to being a highly skilled captain, he is an avid sportsman on the water. He kite-surfs, windsurfs and relishes catching game fish while trolling between islands. He is also certified as a Sivananda yoga instructor.
CHEF/HOSTESS SOPHIE DIFILIPPO
Sophie is highly skilled , both as a chef and a captain holding a USCG Master license. She has a magnetic smile, an endearing personality and radiates the kind of happy that rubs off on everyone around her. Maybe that’s because she grew up on a small farm outside of Philadelphia with three, doting older brothers. Loving, fun yet challenging, a lot like yachting.
Sophie says, “Growing up I always had a strong passion for the ocean. I always waited with excitement for Friday after school to race down to the beach so I could go sailing. I was always outside, snowboarding in winter and in summer fishing and playing in the creek behind our house. On summer weekends my Dad and I would head to the beach to sail, racing most Wednesday nights on the Chesapeake.”
It was also thanks to Dad that Sophie became such an excellent chef. He taught her his Great Grandmother’s Italian recipes and she grew up cooking for the family. When she was just 14 years old she began working in an Italian restaurant and by 17 she was working on sailboats as a chef/mate. She quickly achieved her captain's license and worked as a delivery skipper. For the last two years she’s been delighting guests as chef/mate aboard a charter yacht in the Exumas, Bahamas.
Favorites meals to prepare: Italian dishes, fresh fish, and Greek dishes. Friends and guests especially rave about her sauces. Sophie is also adept at special meals, kids’ menus and restricted diets. Her motto: “Do what you love and love what you do.” Cooking and eating well top the charts!!





































































































































































































































































Season | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX |
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Winter 2020 to 2021 | $10,250 | $11,250 | $12,250 | $13,250 |
Summer 2021 | $10,250 | $11,250 | $12,250 | $13,250 |
Winter 2021 to 2022 | $10,250 | $11,250 | $12,250 | $13,250 |
Unless otherwise specified-Caribbean Standard All-Inclusive Charters include the following:
- Standard check-in/check-out of 12pm
- Light daily housekeeping
- Breakfast, lunch, canapés/afternoon tea, dinner and snacks
- Standard ship’s bar: vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, tequila, triple sec, mixers, local beers, table wine and water/coffee/tea and soft drinks
- Stereo with MP3/iPhone connection with indoor/outdoor speakers; 3G/4G Wi-Fi access point
- Snorkeling equipment, fishing gear, kayaks, dingy tender with outboard motors
- Water toys such as floating islands, and air mattresses
- Separate bathroom and living quarters for crew
- Reputable and licensed crew who have local knowledge of waters and are able to adjust menus based on guest’s preferences and dietary restrictions
- Operating expenses including: air conditioning, fuel, water, sailing permits/taxes, local taxes and crew wages
What Is Not Included in Standard All-Inclusive Charters:
- Gratuity for crew. Gratuity is at guest discretion and is typically between 15-20%
- Meals and beverages at restaurants and bars
- Rendezvous diving, ASA sailing certification courses and any other offshore excursions
- Premium wines and spirits
New Years Week: $15,240
No Captain only for Christmas or New Years
DAY CHARTER rate is $2,070.00 + 4% tax for 6 pax; or $2,400.00 + 4% tax for 8 pax.
(Please ask for day charter rates up to 12 pax)
Special for weekly charters:
One Child $250 Discount per charter- aged 6 and under.
Repeat clients 5% discount
Please add 4% Port Authority Tax to charter rates
All inclusive Cruises of 7 days require 1 dinner ashore.
All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days. To prorate these rates:
For 6 nights divide weekly rate by 7 and multiply by 6
For 5 nights or less divide weekly rate by 6 then multiply by number of nights.
Bottled waters are not included in the rates, as Rubicon has a charcoal filtered Reverse Osmosis water which is high quality. Rubicon is supporting eco-friendly "green" options by avoiding use of plastic bottles where possible.
REQUIRE 48 HOUR TURNAROUND BETWEEN CHARTERS IN EXUMAS
Yacht Relocation fees:
$2,000 Nassau each way
$1,700 Normans Cay each way
$1,000 Staniel Cay each way
A typical charter starting and finishing in Georgetown would be spending time around different islands each day. Lee Stocking for snorkeling, beach walk at Williams Cay along with SUP in a quiet bay. Snorkeling blue holes, enjoying quiet beaches and anchorages when not sailing.
Other islands to stop at would be Glass Cay, Stocking Island, White Bay Cay, Square Rock Cay.
Kitesurfing charters:
Kitesurfing lessons are additional, with a customized instruction rate ranges between $100 and $175 per person per hour, depending on experience.
For kitesurfing guests who know how to ride, and do not require tuition, the normal charter rate applies.
Locations if clients prefer to be dockside in the evenings: Exuma Yacht club, George Town. Emerald Bay Marina, Exuma, Cave Cay, Farmer's Cay, Staniel Cay. Clients will need to pay dockage fees.
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Available
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Booked
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Hold
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Unavailable
- : Cat
- : 23.6 Feet
- : 3.0 Feet
- : 5
- : 2013 and Nov. 2015 when her sides, deck and cockpit sprayed with Awlgrip. partial refit January 2020 to include new hard floors throughout.
- : 1997
- : St. Francis
- : 7 knots
- : 11 knots
- : Brand New Honda 2000 watt generator and a 2kw inverter
- : No
- : No
- : Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
- : Adam Dreffin
- : USA
- : No
- : 1227745
Accommodations | |
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Cabins: | 3 |
Queen: | 2 |
Single Cabins: | 1 |
Showers: | 2 |
Wash Basins: | 3 |
Heads: | 3 |
Electric Heads: | - |
Engine Details | |
---|---|
Brand New Honda 2000 watt generator and a 2kw inverter | |
Fuel Consumption: | - |
Cruising Speed: | 7 knots |
Max Speed: | 11 knotsUS Gall/Hr |
Details | |
---|---|
Refit: | 2013 and Nov. 2015 when her sides, deck and cockpit sprayed with Awlgrip. partial refit January 2020 to include new hard floors throughout. |
Helipad: | No |
Jacuzzi: | No |
A/C: | None |
Locations | |
---|---|
Winter Area: | Bahamas |
Summer Area: | Bahamas |
Pick Up Locations | |
---|---|
Pref. Pick-up: | - |
Other Pick-up: | - |



Amenities | |
---|---|
Salon Tv/VCR: | Yes |
Salon Stereo: | Yes |
Sat Tv: | VHF Cell phone Guests can invest in $30/week for international wifi on their smartphones and iPads. Works great when 4 miles away from a repeater in the Exuma Cays. Each island has a repeater so sailing by or anchored there ensures a good connection. |
# of Videos: | - |
# DVDs/Movies: | Yes |
# CD's: | Library |
Camcorder: | Yes |
Books: | Yes |
Board Games: | Yes |
Sun Awning: | Yes |
Deck Shower: | Yes |
Bimini: | Yes |
Water Maker: | Yes |
Special Diets: | Yes |
Kosher: | No |
BBQ: | Yes |
# Dine In: | - |
Minimum Age: | Any |
Generator: | Yes |
Inverter: | Yes |
Voltages: | 2000 watts |
Water Maker: | Yes |
Water Cap: | - |
Ice Maker: | No |
Sailing Instructions: | No |
Internet Access: | Onboard WIFI |
Gay Charters: | No |
Nude: | No |
Hairdryers: | No |
# Port Hatches: | 20 |
Guests Smokes: | Cockpit & Outside |
Crew Smokes: | No |
Pets Aboard: | No |
Pet Type: | - |
Guest Pets: | - |
Children Ok: | Yes |
Hammock: | Yes |
Windscoops: | No |
Water Sports | |
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Dinghy size: | 11 ft |
Dinghy hp: | 25 hp |
Dinghy # pax: | 8 |
Water Skis Adult: | No |
Water Skis Kids: | No |
Jet Skis: | No |
Wave Runners: | No |
Kneeboard: | No |
Windsurfer: | No |
Snorkel Gear: | Yes |
Tube: | No |
Scurfer: | No |
Wake Board: | No |
Kayaks 1 Pax: | 1 |
Kayaks (2 Pax): | No |
Floating Mats: | No |
Swim Platform: | Yes |
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type): | Yes, extension port sugarscoop |
Sailing Dinghy: | No |
Beach Games: | Yes |
Fishing Gear: | Yes |
Gear Type: | 2 Yoyos |
Rods: | 2 |


Adam was born in the Exumas aboard the boat of his parents. He was a real water baby. He shot his first lobster at age 6. As a youth, Adam would disappear into hidden coves with his brother, trolling for fish while handling a sailing dinghy. He explored everywhere and is familiar with every island. His passion for the Bahamas is evident.
Adam's parents, along with his younger brother Warren, all set off for a world cruise on their sailing boat once the boys reached teenage years, so Adam is also very widely travelled to many exotic parts of the world. When they reached Australia the boys went to school and college there, whilst their parents continued their cruise back home to the Bahamas.
Summers during school, Adam captained catamarans for Broadreach Sailing School in the French West Indies with high school kids aboard. He's also captained large yachts in New England and delivered vessels from the Mediterranean. He has run charters aboard Rubicon for several years in Exumas, Bahamas.
Adam holds an MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons. In addition to being a highly skilled captain, he is an avid sportsman on the water. He kite-surfs, windsurfs and relishes catching game fish while trolling between islands. He is also certified as a Sivananda yoga instructor.
CHEF/HOSTESS SOPHIE DIFILIPPO
Sophie is highly skilled , both as a chef and a captain holding a USCG Master license. She has a magnetic smile, an endearing personality and radiates the kind of happy that rubs off on everyone around her. Maybe that’s because she grew up on a small farm outside of Philadelphia with three, doting older brothers. Loving, fun yet challenging, a lot like yachting.
Sophie says, “Growing up I always had a strong passion for the ocean. I always waited with excitement for Friday after school to race down to the beach so I could go sailing. I was always outside, snowboarding in winter and in summer fishing and playing in the creek behind our house. On summer weekends my Dad and I would head to the beach to sail, racing most Wednesday nights on the Chesapeake.”
It was also thanks to Dad that Sophie became such an excellent chef. He taught her his Great Grandmother’s Italian recipes and she grew up cooking for the family. When she was just 14 years old she began working in an Italian restaurant and by 17 she was working on sailboats as a chef/mate. She quickly achieved her captain's license and worked as a delivery skipper. For the last two years she’s been delighting guests as chef/mate aboard a charter yacht in the Exumas, Bahamas.
Favorites meals to prepare: Italian dishes, fresh fish, and Greek dishes. Friends and guests especially rave about her sauces. Sophie is also adept at special meals, kids’ menus and restricted diets. Her motto: “Do what you love and love what you do.” Cooking and eating well top the charts!!
Our Bahamas sailing charters include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and alcohol. We will accommodate special diets (diabetics, vegans) with prior notice. Fresh bread is prepared daily in time for an evening twilight dinner.
Menu 1:
Bahamas Breakfast
All breakfasts served with coffee/tea and juices
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes and Fruit
Southwest Frittata
French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Muesli and Fruit
Bahamas Lunch
All lunches served with fruit or chips
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Cold Cuts on Hoagie Roll
Gourmet Nachos
Mushroom and Pepper Panini
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fish Tacos
Cocktail Hour Hors D’oeuvres
Hummus with Garlic Chips
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Black Bean and Mango Salad
Conch Fritters
Bahamas Dinner
All dinners served with salad, a variety of side dishes and bread
Asian Stir Fry
Lamb Chops and Grilled Vegetables
Vegetable Lasagna
Fresh Catch of the Day
Spicy Clam Pasta
Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs
Desserts
Variety of pies, cookies, and delicious treats
Menu 2:
BREAKFAST:
- Banana cornbread pancakes with coconut and chia seeds topped with honey
- Omega bowls (chia porridge)
- Frittata
- Bagels with salmon, capers, onions, tomato
- Coconut flour crepes with fruit
- Soul/smoothie bowls/tarts
- Avocado toast
- Fruit salad in papaya
- Sweet potato biscuits
- Candied oranges
- Toasts
- Frozen bananas with coconut milk and chia seeds
LUNCH:
- Burritos/tacos/raw taco salad
- Pesto subs/panini roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes with cucumber slaw
- Flat breads with vegetti pasta salad
- Fish/chicken over Caribbean salad
- Sweet potato crustini topped with
- Deconstructed sushi bowl with stuffed avocado
- Collard wraps with fall veggies (salad samurai cashew paste)
DINNER:
- Curry shrimp over black bean pasta
- Shrimp boil with corn and potatoes
- Fish with black bean salsa and saffron rice
- Paella with cornbread
- Truffle sweet potatoes, vegetti pasta
- Jessa's sweet potato salad
NIBBLES:
- Caprese salad
- Cheese and crackers with meat
- Julianne veggies with hummus
- Spring rolls with rice paper and edamame
DESSERTS
- Raw tartlets
- Nice cream





































































































































































































































































Season | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX |
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Winter 2020 to 2021 | $10,250 | $11,250 | $12,250 | $13,250 |
Summer 2021 | $10,250 | $11,250 | $12,250 | $13,250 |
Winter 2021 to 2022 | $10,250 | $11,250 | $12,250 | $13,250 |
Unless otherwise specified-Caribbean Standard All-Inclusive Charters include the following:
- Standard check-in/check-out of 12pm
- Light daily housekeeping
- Breakfast, lunch, canapés/afternoon tea, dinner and snacks
- Standard ship’s bar: vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, tequila, triple sec, mixers, local beers, table wine and water/coffee/tea and soft drinks
- Stereo with MP3/iPhone connection with indoor/outdoor speakers; 3G/4G Wi-Fi access point
- Snorkeling equipment, fishing gear, kayaks, dingy tender with outboard motors
- Water toys such as floating islands, and air mattresses
- Separate bathroom and living quarters for crew
- Reputable and licensed crew who have local knowledge of waters and are able to adjust menus based on guest’s preferences and dietary restrictions
- Operating expenses including: air conditioning, fuel, water, sailing permits/taxes, local taxes and crew wages
What Is Not Included in Standard All-Inclusive Charters:
- Gratuity for crew. Gratuity is at guest discretion and is typically between 15-20%
- Meals and beverages at restaurants and bars
- Rendezvous diving, ASA sailing certification courses and any other offshore excursions
- Premium wines and spirits
New Years Week: $15,240
No Captain only for Christmas or New Years
DAY CHARTER rate is $2,070.00 + 4% tax for 6 pax; or $2,400.00 + 4% tax for 8 pax.
(Please ask for day charter rates up to 12 pax)
Special for weekly charters:
One Child $250 Discount per charter- aged 6 and under.
Repeat clients 5% discount
Please add 4% Port Authority Tax to charter rates
All inclusive Cruises of 7 days require 1 dinner ashore.
All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days. To prorate these rates:
For 6 nights divide weekly rate by 7 and multiply by 6
For 5 nights or less divide weekly rate by 6 then multiply by number of nights.
Bottled waters are not included in the rates, as Rubicon has a charcoal filtered Reverse Osmosis water which is high quality. Rubicon is supporting eco-friendly "green" options by avoiding use of plastic bottles where possible.
REQUIRE 48 HOUR TURNAROUND BETWEEN CHARTERS IN EXUMAS
Yacht Relocation fees:
$2,000 Nassau each way
$1,700 Normans Cay each way
$1,000 Staniel Cay each way
A typical charter starting and finishing in Georgetown would be spending time around different islands each day. Lee Stocking for snorkeling, beach walk at Williams Cay along with SUP in a quiet bay. Snorkeling blue holes, enjoying quiet beaches and anchorages when not sailing.
Other islands to stop at would be Glass Cay, Stocking Island, White Bay Cay, Square Rock Cay.
Kitesurfing charters:
Kitesurfing lessons are additional, with a customized instruction rate ranges between $100 and $175 per person per hour, depending on experience.
For kitesurfing guests who know how to ride, and do not require tuition, the normal charter rate applies.
Locations if clients prefer to be dockside in the evenings: Exuma Yacht club, George Town. Emerald Bay Marina, Exuma, Cave Cay, Farmer's Cay, Staniel Cay. Clients will need to pay dockage fees.