STANIEL CAY YACHT CLUB INC

What STANIEL CAY YACHT CLUB INC does

Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Ltd. is a privately held boutique resort and full-service marina incorporated in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and operated by the Hocher family, who acquired the property originally established by Bob Chamberlain and Joe Hocher in 1956. The company operates from Staniel Cay in the central Exuma Cays — approximately 75 miles southeast of Nassau and 250 miles southeast of Florida — and runs a US reservations office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The property consists of 14 accommodations (13 waterfront bungalows and garden suites plus a 3-bedroom private villa, Coral Villa), an 18-slip marina accommodating vessels up to 210 feet with 12-foot draft, 21 mooring balls, a 3,000-foot airstrip with daily Makers Air scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, and a clubhouse complex including the Sea Level Restaurant and an island bar selected by Jimmy Buffett as one of his favorite waterside bars.

The underlying technology stack is operationally focused rather than AI-driven: an on-site Watermakers Inc. reverse osmosis desalination system with ozonation supplying purified water to all bungalows and restaurants; ResNexus as the primary accommodation reservation platform; Dockwa for marina slip bookings; and Matterport 3D virtual tours for the affiliated Cessna Grand Caravan EX charter aircraft. The company monetizes through a hybrid pricing model combining lodging-only rates and an All-Inclusive Package Plan that bundles accommodation, three meals daily, gratuities, a 17-foot skiff with fuel, kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles, and round-trip airport transfers, supplemented by per-foot marina dockage, metered electricity and water, food and beverage, a la carte activities and equipment rentals, a gift shop (with online e-commerce), and full-service destination wedding and private event catering priced at $135/guest for four-course dinners plus $250/bar. Other revenue mechanics include a 50% deposit at booking, balance due 30 days prior, a $1,000 Coral Villa security deposit, a 3.5% credit card convenience fee introduced June 2024, and a 1.8% facility fee on all transactions.

Customer segments are diversified across affluent leisure travelers and island enthusiasts, yacht owners and cruising boaters using the marina as a central Exumas hub, and destination wedding and event planners. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company's own website and reservation platforms, supplemented by Dockwa for marina bookings and earned media placements (New York Times, Today Show, ABC News, Caribbean Journal, Worth Magazine, and music videos by Brett Eldredge and Pitbull) that drive top-of-funnel awareness. The property's competitive position rests on irreplaceable central Exumas geography, nearly 70 years of brand heritage including feature film placements (Thunderball, Splash, Into the Blue), and exclusive scheduled air access via Makers Air.

Name

STANIEL CAY YACHT CLUB INC

Legal name

Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Ltd.

Website

https://stanielcay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a privately held boutique resort and full-service marina in the central Exuma Cays, Bahamas, operating 13 bungalows, a 3-bedroom private villa, an 18-slip marina, and a clubhouse restaurant/bar that serves affluent leisure travelers, yacht owners, and destination wedding clients under the Hocher family's ownership since 1956.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Resort and Marina

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Boutique resort accommodations
• Marina dockage services
• All inclusive vacation packages
• Destination weddings catering
• Water sports excursions

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rentals / Accommodation: Boutique resort with 13 intimate bungalows and one private villa (Coral Villa). Accommodations offered as lodging-only or as an all-inclusive package plan that bundles lodging, three meals per day, soft drinks, gratuities, a 17-foot skiff with fuel, airport transfers, bicycles, ocean kayaks, and paddleboards. Primary revenue driver for the property.
2. Marina and Moorings: Full-service marina with 18 slips accommodating vessels up to 210 feet with drafts up to 12 feet at low tide. Services include fuel dock, single and three-phase electricity, fresh RO water, ice, and bait. Also offers 21 mooring balls for daily/nightly rental. Dockage rates based on vessel length including swim platform and bow spread.
3. Food and Beverage: Clubhouse restaurant offering American and Bahamian dishes, four-course dinner options, and a casual island bar. Lunch and dinner served with advance reservations recommended. The island bar was selected by Jimmy Buffett as one of his favorite waterside bars. Also includes private event catering for weddings and functions.
4. Gift Shop / Merchandise: On-site gift shop offering locally inspired apparel, ocean-themed home décor, handcrafted jewelry, and exclusive Staniel Cay-branded souvenirs. Online shop available at giftshop.stanielcay.com.
5. Activities and Equipment Rental: Revenue from rental boats (13-foot and 17-foot Boston Whaler/center console skiffs), kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles. Golf cart rentals, local guide arrangements for snorkeling, diving, and fishing excursions. Snorkeling equipment sales from gift shop.
6. Private Events and Weddings: Full catering services for weddings, theme parties, and private events. Event locations include poolside lounge, marina deck, Sea Grape Lounge, Sea Level Restaurant, and Captain's Lounge. Food fee of $135 per guest for four-course dinner, plus $250 per bar fee for beverage service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a boutique resort and full-service marina operating 13 waterfront bungalows, one private 3-bedroom villa, an 18-slip marina accommodating vessels up to 210 feet, an on-site restaurant and bar, gift shop, and event venues on Staniel Cay in the central Exuma Cays, Bahamas. The company sells lodging (room-only or all-inclusive Package Plan), marina dockage and moorings, food and beverage, water sports activities and equipment rentals, destination weddings and private event catering, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a boutique resort and marina offering vacation rentals and hospitality services on Staniel Cay in the Exuma Cays, Bahamas. The property features 13 waterfront bungalows and 1 private villa (Coral Villa) as its core accommodations, complemented by an 18-slip full-service marina. On-site dining is provided through Sea Level Restaurant and Clubhouse Bar. The All Inclusive Resort Package bundles accommodations with meals, activities (skiff, kayaks, paddleboards, bikes), and airport transfers. Additional services include Activities & Excursions (snorkeling, fishing, boat charters to Thunderball Grotto and swimming pigs), Weddings & Private Events catering, and an SCYC Gift Shop. The resort also offers a swimming pool, sundeck, and access to a 3,000-foot airstrip for guest arrivals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacation Rentals and Bungalows Boutique resort accommodations consisting of 13 intimate waterfront bungalows and one 3-bedroom Coral Villa with full kitchen and private pool patio, offered on a lodging-only basis. Includes Garden View Suite, Waterfront Bungalows, Waterfront Suites, and Coral Villa. Targeted at leisure travelers seeking a remote Bahamian vacation.
• All-Inclusive Resort Package Plan Vacation package bundling lodging, three meals per day per person, one soft drink per meal, gratuities, a 17-foot skiff with fuel, bicycles, ocean kayaks, paddleboards, and round-trip airport transfers. Requires a minimum 2-night stay and mandatory participation by all bungalow occupants for all or no days. Targeted at leisure travelers seeking all-inclusive convenience on a remote island.
• Marina Services and Moorings Full-service marina with 18 slips accommodating center consoles to mega-yachts up to 210 feet with drafts up to 12 feet at low tide, plus 21 mooring balls for daily/nightly rental. Services include fuel dock, single and three-phase electricity, fresh reverse osmosis water, ice, and bait (ballyhoo and squid). Targeted at yacht owners and cruising boaters in the Exuma Cays.
• Sea Level Restaurant and Clubhouse Bar On-site restaurant offering American and Bahamian cuisine with four-course dinner options and a casual island bar. The bar was personally selected by Jimmy Buffett as one of his favorite waterside bars. Open for lunch and dinner with advance reservations. Targeted at resort guests, marina visitors, and walk-ins.
• Weddings and Private Events Catering Full catering services for weddings, theme parties, and private events at multiple venues including the Tropical Poolside Lounge (capacity 60), Marina Deck, Sea Grape Lounge, Sea Level Restaurant, and Captains Lounge. Four-course dinner at $135 per guest plus $250 per bar beverage fee. Targeted at couples and event planners seeking destination wedding venues.
• SCYC Gift Shop On-site and online gift shop at giftshop.stanielcay.com offering locally inspired apparel, ocean-themed home decor, handcrafted jewelry, and exclusive Staniel Cay-branded souvenirs including adult apparel, youth apparel, headwear, and accessories. Targeted at resort guests and online shoppers.
• Activities, Equipment Rentals, and Excursions Water activities including snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, sport fishing, and boat charters to attractions such as Thunderball Grotto and the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay. Equipment rentals include 13-foot and 17-foot Boston Whaler/center console skiffs, kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles, plus golf cart rentals and local guide arrangements for diving and fishing excursions. Targeted at adventure and water sports travelers.

Quantifiable outcome

• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awarded for multiple consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kamalame Cay: Kamalame Cay is a private island resort on Andros in the Bahamas offering 36 bungalow-style villas and a marina, catering to a similarly affluent, experience-driven traveler. It competes for the same luxury Bahamas out-island guest seeking seclusion, water-based activities, and a private-island feel.
• Highbourne Cay Marina: Highbourne Cay is a private island resort and marina located in the northern Exumas, the closest direct peer to SCYC. It offers similar waterfront accommodations, full-service marina with yacht provisioning, and bonefishing/boating activities for affluent travelers exploring the same 365-island chain.
• Fowl Cay Resort: Fowl Cay Resort is a private 50-acre island boutique resort in the central Exumas with cottage-style accommodations and proximity to the same Big Major Cay swimming pigs and Thunderball Grotto attractions. It targets the same affluent boating and experiential traveler segment with comparable intimate scale.
• Compass Cay Marina and Resort: Compass Cay is a private island marina and resort in the central Exumas famous for its population of friendly nurse sharks, serving as a competing hub for yachts transiting the same waters as SCYC. It offers marina slips, moorings, and cottage accommodations to the same yachting clientele.
• The Abaco Club on Winding Bay: The Abaco Club is a private members-only resort and marina community in the Abacos offering luxury accommodations, deep-water marina, and golf. It competes with SCYC for high-net-worth Bahamas travelers seeking combined marina, resort, and lifestyle amenities in an out-island setting.
• Bluff House Marina & Yacht Club: Bluff House is a marina and small inn on Green Turtle Cay in the Abacos, offering full-service marina slips, moorings, and casual accommodations for cruising boaters. It targets the same yacht-club member and Bahamas cruising demographic that SCYC's marina serves.
• Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour: Old Bahama Bay is a boutique resort and full-service marina on Grand Bahama Island merging condo-style accommodations with marina facilities for yachts up to 120 feet. It competes with SCYC for yacht owners and Bahamian out-island travelers seeking similar all-inclusive marina-resort experiences.

Regional players

• Little Palm Island Resort & Spa: Little Palm Island is a private island luxury resort in the Florida Keys offering 30 thatched-roof bungalows and a yacht-accessible arrival experience. It is a regional peer targeting the same affluent experiential traveler with a comparable intimate scale and tropical seclusion, though it lacks a major marina operation.
• COMO Parrot Cay: COMO Parrot Cay is a private island wellness resort in Turks and Caicos offering luxury villas, beach estates, and a full-service marina. It competes for high-net-worth Caribbean travelers seeking private-island seclusion and a comparable intimate luxury hospitality product.

Broad incumbents

• Baha Mar: Baha Mar is the largest integrated resort in the Bahamas (Nassau) combining multiple hotel brands, casino, and destination amenities. It represents the broad incumbent in the Bahamas luxury hospitality market against which SCYC's boutique, intimate positioning differentiates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=1XjQrL4wrmk
• Facebookfacebook.com/StanielCay
• Instagraminstagram.com/stanielcay
• Pinterestpinterest.com/stanielcayyachtclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/staniel-cay-yacht-club-inc

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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