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SAMPLE 8 DAY CHARTER ITINERARY FOR
THE BAHAMAS, Exumas
For: Bahamas Yacht Charters & Rentals with Sail-CSU
- Dennis Dori
Day 1: Fly into Nassau. Stay ashore or
on board. After dinner, relax or head out to the tropical
glitz of Nassau or Paradise Island
where restaurants, nightlife, casinos, and shopping await!
Day 2: We suggest the charter starts at
10AM for a day of sailing across the Yellow Banks into the
stunning Exumas (Bahamas) waters and islands.
Learn sailing techniques and take a turn at the helm or
try trimming the sails. Or sit back and relax on the spacious
deck as your captain and crew handle it all. Arrive at Allen's
Cay by sunset and tuck into a calm and secluded anchorage.
Look out as the wild Bahamian Iguanas scurry down the beaches
to greet us. Swim and snorkel with ease as dinner is prepared
to your preferences.
Day 3: Enjoy another invigorating sail
toward the Exuma (Bahamas)
Land and Sea Park. We can stop to enjoy any of the islands
along the way in spectacular anchorages. World class snorkeling,
SCUBA diving, sea kayaking, and dinghy exploration are all
within easy reach. This is a major spawning ground for sea
creatures and coral reefs, as well as uniquely indigenous
flora and fauna. Your options within these keys are virtually
limitless, and a camera is definitely required! Finish off
the day with a barbeque dinner on the beach under the stars,
as the sun bids us farewell with a brilliant display of
colors across the sky.
Day 4: By now, rush hour traffic seems
a lifetime ago, and you revel in the simple beauty of the
sunrise. Start today with more exploration of the Exuma
Land and Sea Park's unique mangrove creek system. Later,
we sail on to Staniel Cay, a favorite of
yachtsmen for years. This island has a beautiful marina
as well as a very festive bar and restaurant where you can
mingle with locals and other cruisers. Staniel Cay (Bahamas
Yacht Charters & Rentals) also boasts of the Thunderball
Grotto and Caves which offer amazing snorkeling. Movie buffs
will recall the underwater scene from the James Bond classic.
Amazing cliffs ready to be scaled reward you with fantastic
views of the Exuma Sound's waves crashing
against the shore, and private secluded beaches are easily
reached on foot. It's also a tradition to visit nearby Big
Major's Spot and feed the not-so-wild swimming hogs!
Day 5: Our return cruise North toward Nassau will sail us through the narrow cuts between cays with stunning views of the islands' beaches and coast lines. Weather permitting; we can sail on the majestic Exuma Sound side of the cays which offers excellent fishing and where we often spot migrating Humpback whales playing.
Day 6: Sail back down island to Norman's
Cay through the stunning cuts of Saddleback
Cay. We first anchor in the deserted northern end
of Norman's, where you enjoy long beaches where the only
footprints you see are your own! Venture through the trees
and rocks to find a spectacular bay that change magically
with the tides. Sailing down Norman's a bit more; we anchor
in the harbor adjacent to the airstrip. This Southern end
of the island hosts the ruins of an infamous drug runner,
and you can even snorkel on his partially submerged airplane
just feet from our anchorage. Those interested in bone fishing
can explore the nearby flats at low tide.
Day 7: Enjoy a full day sailing back
across the Yellow Banks. We often spend
the final night at Rose Island just outside Nassau (weather
dependent) or we can always return to Nassau Harbor. Stroll
back into the nightlife or enjoy your evening onboard Solstice.
Reflect on the beauty, discovery and solitude you have experienced,
and consider how it can enrich your life back home.
Day 8: Awake to a final breakfast, and prepare to bid this magical chain of islands farewell. Realize that next year you'll want to spend 2 weeks or more exploring and indulging!
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