Sample Bahamas Itinerary
Sample Bahamas Sailing Charter Itinerary:
Day 1
Welcome aboard! You can arrange to meet your private yacht and crew at the famous Atlantis Resort Marina or at Hurricane Hole Marina on Nassau. This marina is within walking distance of Atlantis and can accommodate yachts over 200 feet in length. After you settle in, go shopping on Paradise Island and visit the aquarium. Hit the casino at night and then rest up for the next day.
Day 2
It’s time to start your sailing vacation – first stop: Eleuthera. You will want to dock at Harbour Island. Walk around Dunmore Town and take in the colorful flowers and brightly colored homes.
Buildings here date back to the 1800s, and many have been wonderfully restored. Eleuthera is known for its pink sand beaches, which you will have to see for yourself. And if you're up for it, this is the perfect place to go scuba diving!
Day 3
Stay at Eleuthera and take advantage of its varied landscapes. Head inland to see Eleuthera's beautiful hills and valleys; walk towards the coast to see steep cliffs and more breathtaking beaches. Let the crew introduce you to your yacht's plethora of water toys or just lounge on deck, enjoying the view of Eleuthera from the water.
Day 4
Up next, Exuma Cays! The experienced captain will take your charter yacht to Exuma National Park where you will get to see a range of interesting sites. It's a longer trip but worth the visit to Warderick Wells in Exuma Land & Sea Park. Check out Loyalist Ruins (Americans fleeing the Revolutionary War settled here) or ask for guidance from a Park Ranger who will show you the ropes. Follow the trails to find rare plants, dark caves, and other hidden gems. Perhaps end the day with a beach picnic.
Day 5
Spend some time at Sampson Cay Club & Marina. Dock the yacht and discover the friendly bar behind the Club's stone facade. Then go over to Staniel Cay to see "Thunderball Cave" where the James Bond movie of the same title was filmed.
Day 6
Sampson Cay and Staniel Cay are a mere yacht tender ride away from each other. Stay in this area another day and relax. Sampson Cay is in a protected area of the island, and Staniel Cay is a great place to watch the sun set. These Out Islands are little treasures midway through the Exumas Cays where you will enjoy tropical peace and tranquility.
Day 7
From here, sail north to Shroud Cay. Eat lunch on board and then use your yacht's tender to roam the creeks that are here in this northernmost part of the Exuma Land & Sea Park. Lay on the beach! Take a hike. Soak it all up before you go back to Nassau by the end of the day.