Destinations & Sample Yacht Charter Itineraries
Bahamas: Northern Exuma Cays
Sample itineraries for 5 and 7-night charters in the Exuma Cays, by catamaran Surprise.
Itineraries
A variety of fun stops are planned with fast, exhilarating sailing between our shoreside and on-the-water adventures. The days are scheduled for both sailing and exploring.
Recommended pick-up is Norman's Cay or Staniel Cay. Drop-off is either of these locations or Nassau.
Nassau is not recommended as a pick-up due to the 40-mile upwind leg needed to arrive at the Exumas.
Five Nights: Normans Cay to Nassau
Day 1
Norman's to Shroud: Pick-up at McDuffs, sail to Shroud Cay, mangrove creek dinghy exploration to Exuma Sound and Camp Driftwood.
Day 2
Shroud to Warderick Wells, (Exuma Land and Sea Park): Sail/fish deep waters of Exuma Sound. Drift snorkel spectacular north end anchorage, Visitor Center, hike Boo Boo Hill.
Day 3
Warderick Wells to Hawksbill: Reef snorkel (big lobsters), Plantation ruins hike.
Day 4
Hawksbill to Highborne: Snorkel drug smuggler airplane wreck, visit Highborne Marina.
Day 5
Highborne to Rose Island/Nassau roadstead: Allan's Cay iguana visit/feed, downwind run to Rose/Nassau (city by night).
Day 6
Nassau: sights and sounds, Straw Market, Atlantis Resort.
Seven Nights: Staniel Cay to Normans Cay or Nassau
Day 1
Staniel to Big Major's Spot: Pick-up at Staniel Cay Marina, snorkel James Bond's Thunderball Grotto, feed the swimming Pigs.
Day 2
Big Major's to Compass: sail up Pipe Creek, swim with Sharks, hike Crescent Beach.
Day 3
Compass to Cambridge: hike and play at Rachael's Bubblebath, snorkel caves of Rocky Dundas, feed the Jacks at our mooring.
Day 4
Cambridge to Warderick Wells (Exuma Land and Sea Park): snorkel spectacular north end anchorage, Visitor Center, hike Boo Boo Hill.
Day 5
Warderick Wells to Hawksbill: Reef snorkel (big lobsters), Ruins hike.
Day 6
Hawksbill to Highborne: Snorkel drug smuggler airplane wreck, visit Highborne Marina.
Day 7
- For Norman's Drop-off: Highborne to Allan's Cay iguana visit/feed, snorkel.
- For Nassau Drop/off: Highborne to Rose Island/Nassau roadstead via Allan's Cay iguana visit/feed, downwind run to Rose/Nassau (city by night).
Day 8
Sail to Norman's, fly out OR visit Nassau: Straw Market, Atlantis Resort
Remember, there are many variations to this sample itinerary. Your charter will be customized to fulfill the dreams of your charter party. That's the beauty of a crewed charter yacht sailing vacation.
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