7-Day Exumas Yacht Charter Itinerary: Ultimate Bahamas Exploration
7 planned days, starting at Highborne Cay and finishing at Allen's Cay. Stops include Highborne Cay, Norman's Cay, Shroud Cay, Staniel Cay, Warderick Wells Cay and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
Cruising region: Caribbean Yacht Charter
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Arrival gateway: Nassau (NAS); return gateway: Nassau (NAS)
Nassau is a gateway, not a confirmed return port. Check domestic connections and the final disembarkation point before booking flights.
Private flight: estimate on request within 1–2 hours.
Limitless Sky is an independent broker and our sister company; it operates under its own terms and conditions. Blue Ocean Club does not operate aircraft and is not a party to any flight booking.
Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Highborne Cay
- Final planned stop
- Allen's Cay
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1Highborne Cay Marina
- Day 1Snorkelling at the nearby reef
- Day 1Beachcombing on the white sands
- Day 1Sunset cocktails with panoramic views
- Day 2Snorkel the Pablo Escobar plane wreck
- Day 2Walk the secluded beaches of Norman's Cay
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Highborne Cay
Your Exumas yacht charter begins at Highborne Cay, a private island known for its immaculate marina and pristine beaches. Settle into your yacht and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
- Highborne Cay Marina
- Snorkelling at the nearby reef
- Beachcombing on the white sands
- Sunset cocktails with panoramic views
- Anchorage
- Highborne Cay Marina
- Dining
- Xanadu Restaurant at Highborne Cay
- DAY 02
Norman's Cay
Cruise to Norman's Cay, famous for the sunken plane wreck of a drug smuggler, now a vibrant artificial reef teeming with marine life. Explore the island's historical past.
- Snorkel the Pablo Escobar plane wreck
- Walk the secluded beaches of Norman's Cay
- Paddleboarding in pristine coves
- Observe local birdlife
- Anchorage
- South side of Norman's Cay
- Dining
- Picnic lunch on a deserted beach
- DAY 03
Shroud Cay
Experience the natural beauty of Shroud Cay, an uninhabited island within the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. Navigate the winding mangrove rivers by tender.
- Explore the 'Camp Driftwood' creek system
- Drift through the natural lazy river
- Observe juvenile marine life in the mangroves
- Relax on the private 'washing machine' beach
- Anchorage
- East side of Shroud Cay
- Dining
- Freshly caught fish prepared on board
- DAY 04
Staniel Cay
Arrive at Staniel Cay, a hub of activity and home to the famous swimming pigs. The village offers a glimpse into local Bahamian life.
- Swim with the pigs at Big Major Cay
- Snorkel Thunderball Grotto (James Bond filming location)
- Visit the Staniel Cay Yacht Club
- Interact with nurse sharks at Compass Cay Marina
- Anchorage
- Staniel Cay anchorage
- Dining
- Staniel Cay Yacht Club Restaurant
- DAY 05
Warderick Wells Cay
Discover Warderick Wells Cay, the headquarters of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. Hike to Boo Boo Hill for panoramic views and explore the park's pristine environment.
- Hike to Boo Boo Hill and see the whale skeleton
- Snorkel the pristine reef systems
- Visit the Park Headquarters
- Explore the tidal pools at low tide
- Anchorage
- Warderick Wells Cay mooring field
- Dining
- Gourmet dinner prepared by your yacht chef
- DAY 06
Cambridge Cay & Rocky Dundas
Cruise to Cambridge Cay, offering stunning reef snorkelling and access to Rocky Dundas, a series of underwater caves. Enjoy the secluded beaches.
- Snorkel the vibrant reefs of Cambridge Cay
- Explore the grottoes of Rocky Dundas
- Relax on the beautiful sands of Bell Island
- Kayaking and paddleboarding in calm waters
- Anchorage
- Cambridge Cay anchorage
- Dining
- Beach barbecue on a deserted island
- DAY 07
Allen's Cay
Your Exumas yacht charter concludes with a visit to Allen's Cay, famous for its population of Bahamian Rock Iguanas. Enjoy a final swim before heading back.
- Interact with the Bahamian Rock Iguanas
- Last swim in the crystal-clear waters
- Reflect on the week's adventures
- Enjoy the final leg of your scenic cruise
- Anchorage
- Allen's Cay anchorage
- Dining
- Farewell brunch onboard
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