Exumas Yacht Charter Itinerary

In a week-long Exuma yacht charter, you will be able to enjoy numerous water sports activities, snorkel the sunken plane, explore the Thunderball Grotto where James Bond movie was filmed, visit the famous swimming pigs and enjoy the most beautiful Bahamas yacht charter destination.

Day 1: The Atlantis

Before leaving on your private yacht for the Exumas, spend the first night at the Atlantis Marina and enjoy many wonderful activities that the Atlantis Resort offers such their marine exhibits with over 250 marine species — from dolphins and sharks to rays and barracudas. For thrill-seekers, the 141-acre Aquaventure water park has high-speed water, swimming pools, and a mile-long river ride complete with rapids and waves.

In the evening, try your luck at gambling at the Atlantis Casino or dance away in one of the vibrant nightclubs.

Day 2: Highbourne Cay & Allen Cay

An early morning cruise to the Northern Exuma where you will stop to visit Allen Cay to see the famous iguanas that are the only inhabitants and come out on the beach to be fed. Be sure to bring some fruit along to feed these magnificent reptiles by hand.

Cruise to the small fishing village on Highbourne Cay, a privately-owned island with beautiful beaches, walking trails, and excellent snorkeling. Just off the dock, you can see nurse sharks swimming just beneath the water as they seek out bits of scraps leftover from the day’s catch. At the marina, you can enjoy some fresh-baked Bahama bread or explore the nearby pristine beach.

Day 3 & 4: Staniel Cay

There are many fun things to do around Staniel Cay on your private Exuma boat rental:

• Feed the famous swimming pigs at Big Majors. These pigs come out of the woods to the beach when they hear the motors from the tenders.
• Thunderball Cave – Great snorkel site. Named after the Bond Movie that was shot there.
• Staniel Cay Yacht Club – Nightlife, golf cart touring. A social hub of the Exumas.
• Compass Cay – a natural paradise on this 2 mile long unspoiled haven of beaches, palms, cliffs, and lagoons. There are numerous trails to walk, a creek to explore, and the ocean beach to enjoy. Don’t forget to head over by tender to feed the sharks.
• Rachel Falls – by tender – a must-do! (the weather needs to be right for this one.)
• Samson Cay – by tender – beautiful island with great beaches.)

Day 5: Shroud Cay

The crew can set you up on the beach at Shroud Cay for an all-day private beach picnic. It’s a day for some water sports and activities. The shallow tidal pools and mangroves around the cay are inhabited only sea turtles, crawfish, conch, fish, and a variety of birds. A kayak ride through the river will allow for excellent views and a serene trip. Go snorkeling at the “Sea Aquarium”, go water skiing or put the waverunners in the water.

Leaving Shroud Cay, stop at Hawksbill Cay to stroll the beautiful Half Moon beaches.

Day 6: Warderick Wells

A stop at Warderick Wells Cay on your yacht charter in the Exuma is a must. Warderick Wells is the headquarters of Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park, a marine sanctuary”, where snorkeling is spectacular. View coral reefs of breathtaking colors as well as an abundance of reef fish, lobster and conch and more.

Walk the beautiful beaches, particularly to where the skeleton of the 53-foot sperm whale still lies on the sand.

Day 7: Norman’s Cay

Norman’s Cay is a beautiful island with an intriguing history, a must-stop on a luxury yacht rental in the Exumas. From 1978 through 1982, the island was the home-base of Carlos Lehder’s drug-smuggling ring.

Here you can snorkel the sunken DC 3 aircraft, and view thousands of fish throughout the wreckage. A trip through the very shallow inside lagoon at Normans will also be exciting as you tour the famous Cocaine Cave and Conch cave.

Day 8: Back to Nassau

Leave Normans Cay early morning and return to Nassau, the bustling capital of the Bahamas for airport departure. If time permits, visit the world-famous Nassau Straw Market. It’s home to handmade Bahamian crafts, gifts, souvenirs and hand-woven straw hats, bags, mats, dolls, conch shell jewelry and wood carvings.

Children will enjoy a visit to the Pirates of Nassau Museum where they can learn about Nassau’s seafaring days, explore a replica of the pirate ship Revenge and interact with theatrical pirate hosts.