Here are two sample itineraries for the beautiful Bahamas Islands, one for a sailing yachts and a second for a power yacht:
SAILING YACHT SAMPLE ITINERARY: ABACO ISLANDS
Day 1, Saturday: Meet your crew at Marsh Harbour and embark on a sailing adventure into some of the most beautiful and breathtaking waters on earth. You’ll be welcomed aboard, introduced to the crew, and given a tour of yacht. Your bags will be delivered to your cabin and then you’ll settle in on deck for a short briefing about the daily routine, week’s proposed itinerary and safety aboard the yacht. You’ll enjoy cocktails at sunset followed by a gourmet dinner at anchor in the bay.
Day 2, Sunday: After a relaxing breakfast board, up go the sails for a 2 hour sails to Guana Cay. Upon arrival there’s time for a dip before lunch is served. After lunch you can talk a walk on the seven mile long beach or explore the reef nearby. In the afternoon there is the world famous Nippers’ Pig Roast (Sundays Only). In the late afternoon you’ll set sail down the coast to the protected Man-o-War Cay before sunset cocktails, gourmet dinner aboard and star gazing.
Day 3, Monday: First breakfast in the cockpit, perhaps a visit ashore to discover the two hundred year old history of the Loyalist Settlement with a tradition of building boats and maintains that tradition with several busy boatyards, marine facilities and local marine craft shops. Upon return, the captain will raise the sails and you’ll be on your way to Tahiti Beach a short 2-1/2 hours away. You’ll spend the afteronn at the beach, snorkelling and playing in the water followed by sunset cocktails and dinner in the cockpit.
Day 4, Tuesday: After an early breakfast, you’ll set sail towards Pelican Cay National Park which is 2-1/2 hours away. Drift snorkeling is fantastic here, nothing to do, just watch and enjoy all the different fish as you drift effortlessly back to the boat. After a reviving lunch, you’ll have an afternoon sail to Hope Town (less than 3-1/2 hours away) to discover all the wonders this settlement has to offer. As it says when you enter the harbour here: ”Slow Down, you’re in Hope Town”. As always, cocktails and dinner aboard.
Day 5, Wednesday: This day will be dedicated to the discovery of Hope Town and its candy-stripped lighthouse built in 1864 which is one of only three that are still hand wound by a lighthouse keeper. You have the opportunity to climb on top of the lighthouse (101 steps – but the view over the region and ocean is well worth the effort). The town streets are narrow concrete paths set between charming homes painted in beautiful tropical colors – all with gingerbread eaves and picket fences carved with hearts, whales and pineapples. You can rent a bike or a golf cart and explore Elbow Cay, check out the local pubs for a drink, take a swim in the Atlantic Ocean or stop in at the “Sugar Shack” for homemade ice cream. Don’t forget to stop and test a “Hammer Jack” cocktail at the famous Capt. Jack Bar. Upon your return to the yacht, aperitif and dinner will be served while waiting to see the lighthouse being lit for the evening.
Day 6, Thursday: After breakfast a quick 2 hour sail to Fowl Cay Preserve will provide a full day in the national underwater sea park, a paradise for snorkelers and divers alike. The water colour is just stunning and you’ll see groupers, rays and all sorts of tropical fish species. In the afternoon a quick 1-1/2 hour sail to Grabbers’ beach in Fisher’s Bay will provide an absolutely fantastic sunset followed by dinner aboard.
Day 7, Friday: Breakfast, a quick swim and then a 2 hour sail stopping along the way at “The Nursery”, a nice shallow venue where snorkeling is great full. Called the Nursery because there are many very small fish all around, then on to Treasure Cay. It would be surprising if you didn’t meet with dolphins and turtles on your way there. Once there, you can swim from the beach (rated by National Geographic as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches of the Caribbean). Enjoy a tropical cocktail at the Bahama Beach Club bar or the Tispy SeaGull Bar before your last gourmet dinner aboard.
Day 8, Saturday: You could go play a ground of golf or tennis, rent a kayak, bicycle or golf cart, have a massage in the gazebo or just relax by the pool or enjoy the beach one more time before having lunch at the Coco Beach Bar. Your yacht will arrange taxi transfer for you to the Treasure Cay Airport or the Marsh Harbour Airport.
POWER YACHT SAMPLE ITINERARY: EXUMA ISLANDS
Day 1: Meet your crew at Paradise Harbour Marina and embark on a voyage into some of the most beautiful and breathtaking waters on earth. You’ll be welcomed aboard, introduced to the crew, and given a tour of yacht. Your bags will be delivered to your cabin and then you’ll settle in on deck with a panoramic view and a cocktail to begin your holiday in style. The yacht will set a course for the glorious Exuma Islands while lunch is served and by late afternoon you’ll arrive at Norman’s Cay for your first swim or snorkel in these beautiful waters. Later, enjoy dinner and cocktails under the stars in this secluded and beautiful anchorage.
Day 2: After breakfast, the crew will pull up anchor and head off to Shroud Cay where you will be in the oldest marine preserve in the world; the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park was established in 1958 to preserve its pristine beauty, outstanding anchorages and breathtaking marine environment. Go for a swim upon arrival and then enjoy cocktails and lunch aboard. After lunch, head off to Hawskbills Cay with it’s numerous soft white sand beaches and Loyalist Ruins. Go ashore and explore Loyalist ruins, dating back to 1785 and consisting of 10 houses and numerous outbuildings, walk the beautiful beaches and follow up with a refreshing swim to cool off before dinner. Relish dinner and cocktails under the stars, with the sound of the surf on the eastern shore of the island providing the relaxing sounds of nature.
Day 3: After breakfast, set off to Warderick Wells which is the center of activity of the park. Go ashore to visit the park headquarters and gift shop and check out the skeleton of a 53′ Sperm Whale on the beach; afterward follow a trail guide who will lead you to Boo Boo Hill and the blow holes which dominate the landscape on the eastern shore. Return to the boat for lunch and a nap or drift snorkel with the tide. After happy hour on the top deck watching the sunset, enjoy dinner and cocktails under the stars.
Day 4: After breakfast, set off to Halls Pond Cay where you can snorkel the fabulous Jeep Reef. Enjoy lunch aboard and head off to Rocky Dundas Caves. These two caves are located on the cays and have stalactite and stalagmite formations seen nowhere else in this area. Dinghy in and then explore these caves by snorkeling. Return to the yacht and head off for Staniel Cay where you can snorkel Thunderball Grotto which was made famous by the James Bond movie “Thunderball”, this cave is a must see filled with beautiful fish and amazing light from high above in the cave. Afterwards, dinghy ashore for a drink at the famous Club Thunderball, high on the bluff overlooking the anchorage, or the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, which is always fun. Dinner aboard and cocktails on deck will complete your day.
Day 5: Breakfast aboard and then dinghy ashore to Staniel Cay where you can rent a golf cart to explore the island, then return to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club for drinks and lunch, or return to the yacht for lunch. After your meal, head back up the scenic chain of islands, stopping at Big Major Cay to see the famous swimming pigs before motoring back up to Warderick Wells for another snorkel adventure, followed by dinner and cocktails, while watching the sunset over the bluffs.
Day 6: After breakfast, take a leisurely drift snorkel or swim before heading to Allan’s Cay where there you will find wonderful cliff snorkeling and friendly rock iguanas ashore which are always a great photo op. Enjoy lunch aboard and, followed by a relaxing day on the beach or snorkeling before, dine and have cocktails beneath the starry night sky.
Day 7: Enjoy breakfast at Allan’s Cay followed by more snorkeling or a swim and lunch aboard before motoring off to Rose Island for the afternoon. Enjoy snorkeling the reef or a walk on the beautiful sand beach followed by dinner and cocktails while watching the sun set of the beautiful waters.
Day 8: After breakfast aboard, the crew will pick up anchor and return to Paradise Island Marina for your noon disembarkation.
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