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One week in the Exhumas from Nassau
Palm Cay Marina, Nassau. Click on the image for more pics of this itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Nassau and head to Palm Cay Marina in the
afternoon to provision and acquaint yourself with the boat. The
marina has five-star facilities and is a great base to start your
charter.
Day 2 Sail to Allen Cays to see the rare Northern
Bahamian Rock Iguanas, which are only found in the Exumas. You can
feed these gentle creatures with grapes but beware that the iguanas
can grow to a large size and can jump! Sail onwards to Highbourne
Cay to snorkel the Octopus Garden reef at Horseshoe Bay. You can
see stromatolite reefs on the east coast, dating back 3.5 billion
years, and if the weather is calm, you can also snorkel the Elkhorn
and Staghorn reefs. Also spend the night at the Highborne Cay
Marina, where you can enjoy the beach, hike the island path and
trails and relax during happy hour at the marina restaurant
overlooking the gorgeous bay
Day 3 Explore the Exuma Cays
Land Sea Park at Warderick Wells Cay, an area of outstanding beauty
with sand dunes, mangroves and wonderful beaches. Hike the seven
miles of trails ashore, wander among the remains of 18th-century
loyalist settlements and enjoy bird watching. Walk up Boo Boo
Hill and leave your boat’s name on a piece of driftwood at the top
as an offering to Neptune, taking care to avoid the blowholes. Or
you can relax on white-sand beaches, snorkel the coral reefs and
spot hawksbill turtles, lemon sharks and vibrant fish. There’s
even a sperm whale skeleton to examine on Powerful Beach and
stromatolites to the south-west of the island, the world’s oldest
living reefs. There are three mooring fields, which can be found at
the natural harbor, Emerald Rock south of the visitor center and Hog
Cay in the south-west. Tune to VHF Channel 16 at 9am for updates and
to request a mooring. Please respect that the park forbids
removal of any coral, shells or plants.
Day 4 Make for Compass Cay, where you can get into
the water with friendly nurse sharks and swim with them. You can
also feed the sharks with fish if you have any to spare. On the
north coast you’ll find the famous natural whirlpool called
“Rachel’s Bubble Bath”, which is at its best at high tide. Take care
of the sea urchins nearby and wear good quality sea shoes. Or,
you can head to Staniel Cay and provision from the local grocery
stores. Near the yacht club, you’ll find the amazing Thunderball
Grotto on a nearby outcrop, where the James Bond film Thunderball
was filmed. Snorkel this marine cave at low tide and marvel at the
shafts of sunlight that illuminate the cavern. Opposite is Big Major
Cay, where you can swim with the Exumas pigs on Pig Beach.
Day 5 Sail onwards towards Shroud Cay, which is part of the Exuma
Cays Land and Sea Park. Don’t forget your paddleboard or kayaks so
you can explore the shallow mangroves and creeks that meander across
the island. You’ll be able to spot turtles, rays and nurse sharks.
Once you reach the east side of the island, you will enter a vibrant
blue lagoon and set foot on one of the most beautiful beaches in the
Bahamas. If you want to stroll Driftwood Beach and take the steep
walk to Camp Driftwood, be aware that you can no longer leave
mementos, only rocks. It was from this lookout point that the US
authorities spied on Norman’s Cay and its drug trafficking
activities.
Day 6 Norman’s Cay is an abandoned former drug
trafficking island run by Carlos Lehder, which explains its runway.
You can snorkel the smuggler’s plane wreck, which rests in just 10ft
of water on the south-west coast of the island. Or how about a
barefoot walk on Twinkie Beach to forage among the seashells and
then dine at Norman’s Cay Beach Club to watch the sunset.
Day
7 Snorkel around Wax Cay and bring your Hawaiian sling to catch
lobsters or Nassau groupers. Late in the morning, head back to
Nassau and enjoy the pool, beach and restaurants on the marina site.
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One week in the Abacos from Marsh Harbour
Day 1: Man-O-War Cay. Discover the boat building capital of
The Bahamas. The Albury family (who operate the Albury Ferry
service) are still in the boat building business today, Joe Albury
builds handcrafted boats from his workshop.
Day 2: Great
Guana Cay Beautiful beaches, a picturesque settlement,
spectacular sunsets and world-class sailing are the highlights of
Great Guana Cay. Nippers Beach Bar and Grill is a renowned beach
hangout, particularly on Sundays when they have their pig roast
buffet.
Day 3: Green Turtle Cay. Home to a population of
around 450, New Plymouth is the main settlement on the island where
you will find the Albert Lowe Museum and Loyalist Heritage Sculpture
Garden. Tour New Plymouth historical village, a small, sleepy 18th
century village by the sea, with several restaurants, galleries, and
gift shops, a museum and a few historical sites. The architecture of
the older homes that make up much of the village is largely unique
to the Bahamas. Green Turtle Cay has some great diving and
snorkeling sites along its outer reef. A fantastic base for
discovering the Abacos unique marine life, it is within close
proximity to the stingrays and sharks found at Manjack Cay as well
as the swimming pigs of No Name Cay.
Day 4: Treasure Cay.
Adorned with a stunning three and half mile-long white sand beach
with a beautiful backdrop of turquoise blue ocean. Treasure Cay is a
small island resort destination with a full-service marina, golf
course, water sports and beach service.
Day 5: Hope Town.
Settled by British Loyalists in 1785, the quaint Hope Town has a
unique history and picturesque architecture like no other in the
Abaco. Overlooked by the red and white stripes of the Elbow Reef
Lighthouse, Hope Town is best explored on foot.
Day 6: Little
Harbour. Enjoy a secluded anchorage at Little Harbour surrounded
by the natural bounty of the beach and the caves on the west shore.
Other highlights include renown Pete’s pub and the Johnston’s
foundry. Take a tour of Pete’s Pub Gallery and Bronze Sculpture
Foundry, a classic beach restaurant/pub and only working sculpture
foundry in the Bahamas. They are world famous for nature and oceanic
inspired large sculptures, jewelry and much more. Take a dip in
the beautiful warm waters, while relaxing on the beach sip on a
“blaster,” their house specialty drink, which has multiple rums,
fruit juices and a secret ingredient that gives it a little extra
spice. The waters of Little Harbour will bring you back to a time
when The Bahamas remained an undiscovered paradise.
Day 7:
Elbow Cay Elbow Cay is a 6-mile-long island that is home to Hope
Town. At the southern tip lies Tahiti Beach with a stunning sand bar
which is accessible at low tide.
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One week in the Abacos from Marsh Harbour
Day 1: Marsh Harbour. The third largest settlement in The
Bahamas, Marsh Harbour is the commercial hub for the Abacos. With an
airport served by international flights and a ferry service which
allows island hopping the Abacos Cays. Visit the Neem farm and the
Abaco National Park which features blue holes and the Abaco Parrot.
Day 2: Hope Town. Settled by British Loyalists in 1785, the
quaint Hope Town has a unique history and picturesque architecture
like no other in the Abaco. Overlooked by the red and white stripes
of the Elbow Reef Lighthouse, Hope Town is best explored on foot.
Day 3: Man-O-War Cay. Discover the boat building capital of
The Bahamas. The Albury family (who operate the Albury Ferry
service) are still in the boat building business today, Joe Albury
builds handcrafted boats from his workshop.
Day 4: Great
Guana Cay. Beautiful beaches, a picturesque settlement,
spectacular sunsets and world-class sailing are the highlights of
Great Guana Cay. Nippers Beach Bar and Grill is a renowned beach
hangout, particularly on Sundays when they have their pig roast
buffet.
Day 5: Green Turtle Cay. Home to a population of
around 450, New Plymouth is the main settlement on the island where
you will find the Albert Lowe Museum and Loyalist Heritage Sculpture
Garden. Tour New Plymouth historical village, a small, sleepy 18th
century village by the sea, with several restaurants, galleries, and
gift shops, a museum and a few historical sites. The architecture of
the older homes that make up much of the village is largely unique
to the Bahamas. Green Turtle Cay has some great diving and
snorkeling sites along its outer reef. A fantastic base for
discovering the Abacos unique marine life, it is within close
proximity to the stingrays and sharks found at Manjack Cay as well
as the swimming pigs of No Name Cay.
Day 6: Powell Cay &
Bonefish Cay. If you venture out further north towards Spanish
Cay, pristine white sand beaches and shallow creeks await. Your
ideal stop to anchor and soak in the sun away from the crowds.
Day 7: Treasure Cay. Adorned with a stunning three and half
mile-long white sand beach with a beautiful backdrop of turquoise
blue ocean. Treasure Cay is a small island resort destination with a
full-service marina, golf course, water sports and beach service.
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