What an amazing way to visit the Bahamas -by private sailing boat! Here, we will sail and crew the boat ourselves and cruise the magnificent islands for 7 unforgettable days and nights. This is a great alternative to massive cruise ships and rigid itineraries as we are free to roam as we please , mooring at some of the most incredible and picturesque anchorages in the world. This will be a vacation of a lifetime! So come aboard for this amazing journey!

**Overview....Pricing just $2100 per person, includes the boat, breakfast and snacks aboard, and moorage/docking fees. $550 Deposit to hold your spot.**

PLEASE NOTE, initially when you RSVP you will be on the waitlist until you place your deposit fee. We can take up to 9 per boat( 12 if we procure a larger boat) and for a more unique and incredible experience. If you don't see 9 going , there is room for you so contact me to get aboard.

Resting in the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast of Florida the Bahamas have become a sought after destination for travelers seeking an intimate paradise. The chain of more than 700 islands, both sprawling and shallow, rise from the sea and greet visitors with cays surrounded by barrier reefs and delightful island culture.

Cruise to Great Abaco Island, circled by a number of smaller islands and home to picturesque colonial towns. Billowing sails dot the Sea of Abaco where under the water walls of coral and schools of tropical fish provide divers an excellent opportunity to experience the vibrant sea life at its best. Trade winds dance across the sheltered waters lending to the region’s popularity as a vacation destination. Countless activities, ranging from visiting historic sites to snorkeling to taste testing local dishes, will fill your days with unforgettable memories. Look around, what you’re searching for may be closer than you think.

Day One: Man-O-War Cay

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Man-O-War Cay is a quiet community of roughly 200 residents, many of whom earn a living in the boat building trade, which dates back about a century. The original settlers, who first came to the cay in 1820, farmed the land, but they eventually gave it up in favor of crafting vessels from wood, such as the famous Abaco dinghy. In keeping with tradition, no alcohol is sold anywhere, but cruisers are welcome to enjoy sundowners aboard their yachts. Exploring the village on foot is a delight, taking you into some unique shops or to one of the casual restaurants for conch fritters. The white-sand beaches on the Atlantic side are stunning, making Man-O-War Cay yachting an unforgettable experience.

Day 2:Great Guana Cay

Known for its expansive white-sand beach on the Atlantic side, Great Guana Cay is sparsely populated with few stores or restaurants. It’s an incredibly scenic island, one that will inspire you to return for more fun. Cruising in Bakers Bay, the prettiest anchorage in the vicinity, is a great way to end the day.

Day 3: Green Turtle Cay

New Plymouth, the quaint village on Green Turtle Cay, is the epitome of Bahamian charm with its narrow streets, white picket fences, and brightly painted buildings. First settled in 1783, at the end of the American Revolution, it grew into the second largest city in the Bahamas by the 1800s. Now it’s known for its shops, restaurants, and historic sites popular among boaters, making New Plymouth yachting a delight. The two main harbors are White Sound to the north and Black Sound to the south.

Day 4: Treasure Cay

Treasure Cay was developed as a resort in the 1950s, the first of its kind in the Abacos. It has since grown into a thriving tourist destination famous for its beautiful crescent-shaped, white-sand beach ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and watersports of all kinds. Treasure Cay cruising is a must during any charter in the Sea of Abaco.

Day 5: Hope Town

Elbow Cay has much to offer cruisers, including historic Hope Town, White Sound, and Tahiti Beach. Snorkeling, scuba diving, watersports, shopping, and fine dining are all popular pastimes. Yachting in Tahiti Beach waters is a highlight of cruising to Elbow Cay.

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Day 6: Little Harbour

If there ever was a place that time seems to have forgotten, it’s the picturesque and secluded anchorage at Little Harbour on Great Abaco. A narrow spit separates the harbor from the Atlantic – the surf booms and the balmy trade winds gently sweep across the white-sand beach. The abandoned lighthouse perched on the spit stands as a lonely sentinel, a vestige of the past. Best known for the internationally acclaimed artist, the late Randolph Johnston, who established an art colony at Little Harbour with his wife, Margot, in the 1950s, the arts still flourish in this idyllic place. Yachting in Little Harbour waters transports you back to a time when the Bahamas remained an undiscovered paradise.

Day 7: Elbow Cay

Elbow Cay has much to offer cruisers, including historic Hope Town, White Sound, and Tahiti Beach. Snorkeling, scuba diving, watersports, shopping, and fine dining are all popular pastimes. Yachting in Tahiti Beach waters is a highlight of cruising to Elbow Cay.

Arrival & Departure

How to Get There
There are three ways to get to the Abacos:
Fly into Marsh Harbour International Airport. Take a taxi to the base - Distance approximately 10 min by taxi. Cost is approximately $8 per person each way.
Fly into Treasure Cay International Airport.Take a taxi to the base is approximately 30 min by taxi.
Fly to Nassau. Take Bahamas Fast Ferry Services(link sends e-mail) (http://www.bahamasferries.com/) over to Marsh Harbour. This high-speed ferry makes the trip from Nassau to Marsh Harbour on Fridays and Sundays, costs about $100 per passenger and takes around 4 hours.

Servicing Airlines

United
American Airlines
Silver Airways
Various charter airlines

Arrival / Departure Procedure
Embarkation: Charters start at 10:00am or 4:00pm (with evening start).
Briefing Times: Boat/chart Briefings are scheduled at: 9:00am for morning starts; 3:00pm for evening starts.
Disembarkation: All charters end at 10:00am at which time the boat must be returned and ready for debriefing and checks.

Hotels
Conch Inn Hotel & Marina
Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas
(242) 367-4000 (located at the base)

Abaco Beach Resort
Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas
E-mail: info@abacobeachresort.com(link sends e-mail) (info@abacobeachresort.com)

Restaurants
Curly Tails: At The Moorings marina
Mangoes: Right next door
Snappas: 5 min walk
Jaimes Place
Angler’s Restaurant: 10 min walk/ 3 min taxi ride
Wally’s: 6 min walk
Humming Birds

Post Office
Letters can be posted from the base.

Internet Connectivity
The Abaco Beach Resort & Conch Inn offer complementary WiFi.
Bahamas WI MAX has set up hotspots at the major marinas around Abacos. They offer a pre-paid WI-FI service for $15 per day or $35 per week and you can purchase this service at the Abacos base. You will receive a card and need to activate it on-line by creating an account. Once you log in, you can access your account wherever the hotspots are available. The Wi-Fi service is available in most harbours.

Marina Information

The Conch Inn Marina: Marina is full service with showers, toilets, laundry, restaurant, fuel, ice, water. The laundry is open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Clients may stay in the Marina as long as they wish or return at any time during the charter. Mini market - open 7 days. All ice, diesel and water is complimentary. The reception is located at the base of the dock and is open 7:30am - 6:00pm. Security personnel are available to assist from 6:00pm - 12:00am. After midnight Conch Inn Security can be contacted on V.H.F channel 16.

Local Dockage Facilities: Moorings and dock space can be reserved at most harbors prior to arrival by calling ahead on VHF channel 16 or by requesting confirmation via The Moorings office on VHF channel 82.

Marinas - Elbow Cay

Hope Town Inn & MarinaSea Spray Inn & Marina

Marinas - Marsh Harbour

Pelican Shores

Abaco Beach Resort

Marinas - Guana CayOrchid Bay MarinaGuana Hideaways

Marinas - Man O' War

Man O’War Marina

Marinas - Treasure Cay

Treasure Cay Marina

Marinas - Green Turtle Cay

Green Turtle Cay Marina

Bluff House Marina

Electricity Information
The electrical service on The Bahamas is normally 120 volts, 60 cycles AC, in which case North American appliances are fully compatible, while European appliances will need both converters and adapters. Voltage varies with location, however, and some places in the islands may have 220 volt electrical service. Call your hotel ahead of time to find out which system they use. The standard voltage on all yachts is 12volts in order to use electronic equipment that is 110v or 220v; you will need an inverter suitable for use in a cigarette lighter.

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For more information , to RSVP or to talk to someone on this trip, please call Capt. Jerry

( 949) 630-5574

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