The Bahamas

Overview of The Bahamas

The Bahamas is argued to have the most beautiful water of anywhere on earth consisting offer 700 islands. Located in the Caribbean, the capital of The Bahamas is Nassau which is located on the island of New Providence. The Bahamas sit directly southwest of Florida with it's closest island only being 50 miles away. Prior to becoming a territory of Great Britain and later gaining its independence, The Bahamas was a republic of pirates governed by its famous Magistrate Edward Teach "Blackbeard". Direct flights to Nassau are offered from 22 U.S. cities, from Canada, the UK and several other Caribbean islands.

Exumas

Approximately a 4 hour sail east of Nassau, the Exumas are an excellent choice for those seeking beauty and are home to memorable activities including:

Pig Beach which is home to the famous swimming pigs.
Compass Cay where you can swim and snorkel with nurse sharks
Thunderball Grotto where the James Bond film Thunderball was filmed and your opportunity to snorkel in an incredible cave.
Allen's Cay, home to the huge Rock Iguanas.

Explore the Exumas Land and Sea park which is the first land and sea nature preserve. If you've had your share of exploring, the Exumas have great restaurants and bars including Xuma, Macduffs, and the Staniel Cay Yacht Club.

Abacos

The Abacos are located directly north of Nassau. For a reasonable re-location fee, your trip can commence from the Abacos which is suggested as it is a long sail from Nassau through open ocean. The Abacos offer a much more urban take on the Bahamas featuring countless restaurants, bars, marinas, light houses, and more. Don't want to miss out on the pigs, well they have them here at No Name Cay. Let our crew plan the perfect Abacos adventure for you.

Sample 8 Day Exumas Sailing Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive welcomed by Arrival Cocktails & Snacks. Sail to Rose Island for an incredible dinner aboard prepared by Chef Lily while watching the sunset in the distance sipping your favorite cocktail.

Day 2

Wake up to a breakfast of your choosing accompanied by a Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Snorkel with the Green turtles near Green turtle Cay. Visit Footprints Beach Bar for some beach games, lunch, and cocktails. Sail to Highborne Cay hoping to catch a fish or two along the way. Dinner aboard the boat or at Xuma Restaurant but be sure not to miss the Hungry Nurse sharks at the marina entrance, or the friendly talking parrot. Witness one of the most beautiful sunsets imaginable while sipping your favorite drink.

Day 3

Breakfast aboard the boat, Sail to Shroud Cay and take the tender through the mangrove rivers sighting countless green turtles, occasional rays, and small sharks. Lunch on the beach with your favorite drink while relaxing watching the tide flow out of the mangroves and catching a ride on the natural lazy river. Return to the boat before the tide won't allow you to and sail to Hawksbill Cay to explore the most incredible beaches and sand dunes you have ever seen. Dinner aboard the boat prepared by Chef Lily along side the best Margaritas you have ever had made by Captain Nik.

Day 4

Large breakfast aboard the boat. Sail to Warderick Wells Cay in the Exumas Land and Sea Park. This spot is one of the most beautiful and incredible anchorages imaginable. Lunch aboard the boat followed by some swimming and snorkeling above nearby reefs filled with beautiful fish, lobster, stingray, nurse sharks, reef sharks, and so much more . Hike to Bobo Hill to leave something from your crew while exploring the blowholes and watching the sunset in the distance with the boat in your backdrop. Dinner aboard the boat.

Day 5

Breakfast aboard the boat. Sail to Big Majors Spot to feed the famous swimming pigs followed by lunch aboard then over to Thunderball Grotto (The famous James Bond Caves) to snorkel and explore. Dinner that night at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club for (too many) drinks and a fun island bar atmosphere. Pick up some of Laraine's famous coconut bread for French Toast the next morning.

Day 6

Have the most amazing French Toast from Laraine's Bread picked up the night before then off to Compass Cay. Once their quick lunch then go swim with the famous nurse sharks, visit Rachels Bubble Baths, then Rocky Dundas Caves. Sail to The Aquarium for some additional snorkeling if you're not already tired from a long day. Dinner on the boat accompanied by many bottles of wine to help you unwind from a busy day.

Day 7

Breakfast on the boat, Sail to Normans Island to snorkel the sunken drug smugglers plane (commonly referred to as Pablo Escobar's Plane). Lunch at MaCDuff's or on the boat then off to Allans for dinner and a bonfire on the beach with your favorite campfire cocktail.

Day 8

Breakfast on the boat. Quick trip over to feed the Rock Iguanas on Allans Cay followed by a few hours of relaxing and your final bottomless cocktails for the week. Sail back to Nassau while enjoying lunch aboard prior to departure.