HOPE TOWN, BAHAMAS

Traveling has me in the tightest chokehold. Seeing the world breathes life into my heart, and I don’t want to stop. I’ve landed a life centered around the ocean. So, the Bahamas was the next stop to explore.

Nassau is widely visited when people travel to the Bahamas. However, Hope Town, Bahamas, less populated, is a more exclusive settlement of Elbow Cay located in Abaco Islands. Its pastel-colored houses and blue crystal water are absolutely stunning.

Traveling to Hope Town takes a bit of work. Like two flights and a ferry kind of work, but that being said, it’s completely worth it. The small island has a relaxed yet luxurious energy, feeling as though you're in the middle of the world with all the possibilities.

After the 30-minute flight to Marsh Harbour from Miami, we explored the Bahamian water with Cruise Abaco. Cruise Abaco is a chartering company that has a fleet of 20 boats. From catamarans to motor boats, you can take these vessels out for the day, week, or months on end. I love that Cruise Abaco offers many options to make guests comfortable. You can have a captain on board with the possibility of having them leave during anchorage at night. They also give guests the option of a captain teaching them how to operate the vessel for a week. Whatever you’d like to arrange, I’m sure it's an option. As always, what matters is the culture and customer service. This company is filled with the most genuine and passionate captains out there. It was a delight to simply talk and learn about the Bahamas and boating from them. Cruise Abaco, I couldn’t recommend it more.