Exumas Cruise, south-bound
Coastal
About This Trip
Get ready to discover paradise as you set sail on our incredible Exumas Cruise, journeying south from Nassau to Georgetown, Bahamas! This passage is the epitome of the cruising lifestyle, a mesmerizing island-hopping adventure through the world-renowned Exuma Cays, known for their breathtaking beauty and vibrant marine life. Your Bahamian island-hopping experience begins with your arrival at the boat between after 3:00 PM on March 19th and before 2:00 PM on March 20th. Your first day, March 20th, is dedicated to essential preparation: thorough boat familiarization, critical safety briefings, in-depth weather analysis for optimal cruising, detailed route planning, and final provisioning. This ensures you're perfectly ready for the unparalleled beauty that awaits. We'll set sail on March 21, 2027, departing Nassau and making our way into the chain of islands that define the Exumas. Each stop offers a unique taste of Bahamian magic: Allen Cay: Famous for its friendly, indigenous iguanas that will greet you on the beach. Highborne Cay: A picturesque stop with stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, ideal for snorkeling. Norman's Cay: Explore the intriguing sunken plane wreck, a popular snorkeling site and a piece of modern history. Shroud Cay: Discover a pristine, uninhabited cay known for its winding mangrove rivers, perfect for dinghy exploration and hidden beach access. Warderick Wells Cay: The headquarters of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, offering incredible hiking trails to breathtaking viewpoints and vibrant snorkeling. Staniel Cay: Home to the famous swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto (a must-see snorkeling cave), and a vibrant local settlement. Great Guana Cay: Another chance to interact with the unique Bahamian rock iguanas in their natural habitat. Cave Cay: Known for its protected harbor and unique underwater cave formations, offering a fascinating stop for exploration. Georgetown, Bahamas: Your final destination, a bustling hub in the Exumas with a large, protected harbor, perfect for concluding your island-hopping adventure. Throughout this journey, you'll be fully immersed in the active cruising lifestyle. As working crew, you'll participate in every facet of the voyage. This means adhering to a proper watch schedule even during coastal hops, honing your steering and helming skills through intricate channels, and perfecting the art of trimming sails to capture the gentle Bahamian breezes. You'll gain extensive practical knowledge in coastal navigation through shallow, clear waters, diligently monitoring weather patterns, and precisely recording logbook information. Daily life onboard will also involve contributing to cooking and cleaning, and gaining vital proficiency in anchoring in sandy coves and docking at various island settlements. This Exumas cruise is an extraordinary opportunity to deepen your sailing expertise while living the dream of Caribbean island hopping. If you qualify, you can enhance your credentials by adding ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising ($600) to your passage, solidifying your expertise in intricate coastal navigation and boat handling. Prepare for an unforgettable blend of adventurous sailing and enchanting island exploration as you uncover the magic of the Exumas!
Itinerary & Operations
Arrival: After 3pm Friday, February 26 and before 2pm Saturday, March 14 Saturday: Review boat, safety and weather. Provision for trip Sunday: Depart for Allen Cay, Exumas Monday: Depart for Highborne Cay Tuesday: Depart for Normans Cay Wednesday: Depart for Shroud Cay Thursday: Depart for Waderick Wells Cay Friday: Explore Waderick Wells Cay Saturday: Depart for Staniel Cay Sunday: Depart for Great Guana Cay Monday: Depart for Cave Cay Tuesday: Depart for Georgetown Wednesday: Explore Georgetown Departure: Thursday
Additional Notes
Approximately 160+ Nautical Miles | Estimated 12 Travel Days Storyteller (Monohull) - Three private double occupancy cabin berths (beds/sleeps 2) are available each trip. Meals and safety gear are included while aboard