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Itinerary
Faro Blanco, Marathon
Friday, July 10 Departing from Sanibel Bridge, Fort Myers
Day 1. We will meet at the Sanibel Bridge at 7:30 AM for our cruise to Faro Blanco, where we will stay for one night. Faro Blanco offers all marina necessities and is “civilization” so if you forgot anything, a good place to add any last minute provisions. This is a 128 nautical mile run, or about a 5 hour day, depending on conditions.
Faro Blanco Resort 1996 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 (305) 743-1234
Resort World Bimini
Saturday, July 11 Departing from Faro Blanco, Marathon
Day 2. We will clear customs on the dock at Resort World Bimini. Resort World Bimini is a resort situated in North Bimini. The resort is home to the Tides, The Sushi Bar, Monkey Business, Hemingway's and a full service marina.
Resort World Bimini North Bimini, Bahamas (305) 374-6664 ext. 8001 rwbimini.com
Nassau - Atlantis
Day 3. This is approximately a 90 nautical mile run, 3 or 4 hours. We will cross the tongue of the ocean, and start to see a significant change in the color of the water. Your depth finder will behave erratically. Rivaling the legendary marina of Monte Carlo, Atlantis Marina is the premier facility in The Bahamas. This luxury yacht harbor accommodates vessels of up to 240 feet, and offers a variety of yacht and fishing charter services. Guests of Atlantis Marina enjoy all the features and services of Atlantis facilities. **Make sure you provision for the next three days to be 100% self sufficient – full of water, full of fuel, groceries, etc.
Atlantis Paradise Island Nassau, Bahamas (242) 363-3000
Highbourne Cay
Tuesday, July 14 Departing from Nassau - Atlantis
Day 5. The long travel days are behind us with only 50 nautical miles over to Highbourne Cay, where we will spend 4 nights. Normans is secluded and not many amenities-they do have a great restaurant however. Normans Cay does have dockage, however, if the weather is cooperative, plan on staying on anchor or on mooring balls for two or three nights. This is part of the adventure.
MacDuff's Cottages Normans Cay, Bahamas 1 (844) 462-2383
Compass Cay
Sunday, July 19 Departing from Highbourne Cay
Day 10. We will be staying at Compass Cay for two nights. Compass Cay was the fan favorite of past trips. Compass is very relaxing and plan on doing next to nothing while you are here. Be provisioned before arrival, as the only amenities are cheeseburgers, ice, power and the best beach in the world. Compass can be somewhat difficult when arriving, regardless of reservations – be flexible. There are mooring balls nearby. Arriving as a group of eight will require patience, however, we take this into account and have contingency plans if we run into a marina or dockage issue, which we will..
Staniel Cay
Monday, July 20 Departing from Compass Cay
Day 12. Staniel is close to Compass Cay, land and sea park (mooring balls), Thunderball Grotto, Rachel’s Bubble Bath, swimming pigs and more. Staniel also has a great restaurant. Everything revolves around the bar at Staniel – your marina bill, check in/out, food, drinks, of course, and anything you require will depend on who is working at the bar – tipping here on the front end will make things like getting rid of garbage, refilling ice, and getting your boat washed simple. This is an opportunity to relax away from the group and do what you please.
Staniel Cay Yacht Club Staniel Cay, Bahamas (242) 355-1008
Chub Cay
Thursday, July 23 Departing from Staniel Cay
Day 13. We will be staying at Chub Cay for two nights. Chub boasts a huge marina with nice new concrete floating docks, a ship store, great pool and great restaurant. Plan on getting situated and having a great dinner in the dining room. We have built in some flexibility for the long trek back, and may stay one night only, but we shall see.
Chub Cay Resort & Marina Chub Cay, Bahamas (242) 325-1490
Ocean Reef Club
Friday, July 25 Departing from Chub Cay
Crossing the gulf stream to the Ocean Reef Club you will experience a fairly significant south to north pull from the current. Track a waypoint and trust your GPS, we learned the difference between course over ground (COG) and heading. Only a 60 nautical mile run before we can relax at Ocean Reef. There is a nice restaurant there, and pool. They are very old fashioned here, plan accordingly for attire (no tee shirts, tank tops, etc.)
Ocean Reef Club 35 Ocean Reef Drive Key Largo, FL (305) 367-2611
Home
Sunday, July 26 Departing from Ocean Reef Club
This is the last day of the journey, and approximately 150 nautical miles. Welcome home.
