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Sailing Holidays in the Bahamas

Despite being under an hour flying time from Miami, the Exumas are a beautiful sailing destination in the Bahamas virtually untouched by mass tourism.

Starting your charter from Nassau choose to sail the Exumas, the Abacos, Eleuthera, Cat Island or venture further afield to San Salvador or Crooked Island. Sailing in the Bahamas will make you feel like you are looking at a postcard with sandy islands, tranquil bays, sheltered harbours and sleepy historic villages. The beaches are spectacular, mile after mile of white sand inhabited more by seabirds than people and plenty of reefs for fantastic snorkelling and scuba diving.

More than 200kms of sailing paradise and in the middle of it all you will find one of the largest protected marine parks in the world. The local cuisine includes the freshest fish, lobster and the best cracked conch you’ll ever taste! And when you see the extraordinary colour of the water surrounding these islands, you’ll know you’ve arrived at a perfect location for your sailing holiday.

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£3,094

7 nights

3 cabins

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Bahamas Yacht Charter

Sailing holidays in the Bahamas

  •  BA & Virgin-direct flights to Miami with connection to Marsh Harbour
  •  Explore the secluded coves of Green Turtle Cay
  •  Visit picturesque New Plymouth where Loyalists settled in 1783
  •  THE place to head for if you are looking for exciting scuba diving!
  •  Level 1 sailing
  •  Great for families & less experienced sailors
  •  Average temperatures of around 28 degrees
  •  Average winds force 2-5. Sailing area is protected by the barrier reef
  •  Flexible start and finish dates possible

Suggested Sailing Itineraries

Map courtesy of Wanderlog, a trip planner on iOS and Android

 DAY 1 : Palm Cay, Nassau

Embark at Palm Cay, Nassau and spend your afternoon collecting your provisions and getting settled onboard.

 DAY 2 : Highborne Cay

Head to Allen Cays to see the rare Northern Bahamian Rock Iguanas, which are only found in the Exumas. Continue your sail to Highborne Cay and be sure to snorkel the Octopus Garden reef at Horseshoe Bay. Highborne Cay Marina has a lovely restaurant with great views overlooking the bay. Take the chance to explore the island on the hiking trails.

 DAY 3 : Warderick Wells Cay

Explore the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park at Warderick Wells Cay, an area of outstanding beauty with sand dunes, mangroves and wonderful beaches.

 DAY 4 : Warderick Wells Cay

Visit the Interpretation centre, snorkel, hike, visit the loyalist plantation ruins or simply relax on the island's 30 deserted beaches.

 DAY 5 : Shroud Cay

Shroud Cay is part of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park and is the perfect place to use a paddle board or kayak to explore the shallow mangroves and creeks. Here you will be able to spot turtles, rays and nurse sharks. On the east side of the island you will come to a vibrant blue lagoon and one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas - Driftwood Beach.

 DAY 6 : Norman's Cay

Norman’s Cay is an abandoned former drug trafficking island and run by Carlos Lehder, which explains its runway. You can snorkel the smuggler’s plane wreck, which rests in just 10ft of water on the south-west coast of the island. Enjoy a stroll along Twinkie Beach before dining at Norman’s Cay Beach Club and watching the sunset.

 DAY 7 : Palm Cay, Nassau

Late morning head back to Palm Cay and enjoy the pool, beach and restaurant.

 DAY 8 : Nassau

2024 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 05 Jan - 31 Jan 01 Feb - 30 Apr 01 May - 31 Jul 01 Aug - 08 Nov 09 Nov - 19 Dec 20 Dec - 04 Jan
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Dufour 430 GL 2020 4 2 from
£4,054
from
£4,768
from
£6,018
from
£4,469
from
£4,513
from
£4,268

2024 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 05 Jan - 31 Jan 01 Feb - 30 Apr 01 May - 31 Jul 01 Aug - 08 Nov 09 Nov - 19 Dec 20 Dec - 04 Jan
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Lagoon 40 - 3 cab 2019 3 2 from
£3,366
from
£3,482
from
£5,397
from
£4,330
from
£3,607
from
£3,094
Bali 4.5 - 4 + 2 cab. 2020 4 4 from
£5,897
from
£5,875
from
£11,004
from
£8,830
from
£5,808
from
£4,978
Bali 4.6 - 5 + 2 cab. 2022 5 4 from
£7,317
from
£7,929
from
£13,647
from
£10,951
from
£8,241
from
£7,063
Lagoon 42 - 4 + 1 cab. 2018 4 4 from
£4,741
from
£5,125
from
£8,692
from
£7,304
from
£5,098
from
£4,371
Nautitech 46 Open - 3 cab. 2019 3 2 from
£4,763
from
£5,165
from
£8,875
from
£7,121
from
£5,397
from
£4,625
Lagoon 52 F - 6 + 2 cab. 2018 6 6 from
£8,759
from
£9,469
from
£16,040
from
£12,969
from
£8,741
from
£7,496

Please note: Prices may be subject to change. Compulsory and Optional extras will be added to your quote.

Sailing conditions in the Bahamas

Trade winds blow from 5-20 knots, with higher gusts in winter months. The entire cruising ground is protected by a barrier reef, which moderates sea conditions year-round. Temperatures averages 77-89oF year-round. The best time to visit is February to June. There is a risk of tropical storms during August and September.

We have rated this destination a 'Level 1-2' (levels info)

Getting There

Flights to Nassau, Bahamas

British Airways have direct flights to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Nassau.

Transfers

The transfer time from the airport to the base is around 30 minutes.