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THE EXUMAS GUIDE
THE EXUMAS Best known for the captivating turquoise waters that surround them,the Exuma Islands offer endless quiet anchorages, sweeping sandbars,and white sand beaches that seemingly transport you to another world. This chain of 365 islands is part of the Out Islands of the Bahamas, but collectively they hold a much more laid-back vibe, and there’s something unique to be experienced on each of them. Here you’ll enjoy nature in its simplest form. With flawless coastlines, pristine reefs, and exclusive island surroundings, it’s a dream destination for those seeking the ultimate escape, from boaters and fishermen, to divers, snorkelers, and kayakers. Local attractions of the Exuma Cays won’t disappoint. Visit the famed Thunderball Grotto, a cave seen in the James Bond film of the same name, and swim with the now-famous swimming pigs at Big Major’s Spot. Wildlife in the Exumas is plentiful, from the photogenic and surprisingly social nurse sharks at Compass Cay to the Allen’s Cay giant iguanas, fearsome-looking yet gentle creatures that welcome visitors who bring them gifts of vegetables. An elite offering of restaurants and famous nightlife hot-spots can be found hidden among the islands, but these gems are few and far between. Many of the Exuma Cays are private, some functioning as luxurious private-island resorts and others the ultra-exclusive homes to stars such as Johnny Depp, Tyler Perry, David Copperfield, and country singers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
NASSAU Arrive in Nassau and make your way to your private luxury yacht. Meet the captain and crew and get settled into your new floating home. Relax and let the captain and crew prepare to get underway on your island adventure!
ALLEN’S CAY / HIGHBOURNE CAY Arrive Highbourne Cay and enjoy the beautiful waters. Enjoy swimming, watersports and exploring the island of Highbourne Cay. Sunset cruise via tender over to Allen’s Cay to see the indigenous iguanas. Fabulous dinner under the stars with your private chef.
BIG MAJORS CAY Set sail for BIG MAJORS CAY in the heart of the Exumas Enjoy snorkeling on the way down over one of the fabulous reefs. Lunch onboard followed by visiting the home of the famous and most photographed swimming pigs. They will swim out to your boat to greet you, so be sure to bring some snacks to say hello with! Sunset Sundowners at Staniel Cay Yacht Club Dinner celebration and Game or Movie night onboard
THUNDERBALL CAVERN Wake up to a fabulous breakfast and the breathtaking sunrise. Snorkel the famous Thunderball Cavern where the James Bond movie: Thunderball was filmed. Visit the pigs one more time should you want to, then pull anchor for a short cruise into Compass Cay (either dock at the marina or anchor out). Visit the famous nurse sharks and if you dare – hand feed them and swim with them. Lunch at either Compass Beach or Rachel’s Bubble Bath Afternoon snorkel at the Land & Sea Park. Theme night onboard for dinner
COMPASS CAY Discover the many local beaches here at Compass Cay, as well as, the world famous Rachel’s bubble bath (a bubbly swimming hole at high tide). There are one of the awesome snorkel spots nearby: Rocky Dundas caves, Stag horn coral, or the popular “aquarium”, an amazing snorkel spot with lots of sea life. No visit the Compass Cay marina is complete without stopping to say hello and feed the local nurse sharks. Don’t worry they are friendly and if you have a treat for them, they will swim up on your lap and let you pet them on the head!
NORMAN’S CAY After breakfast, cruise North to Norman’s Cay to snorkel the sunken airplane. Perhaps a visit to Wardrick Wells to see the Whale’s skeleton and hike the beaches. Lunch onboard while cruising to Shroud Cay where you will spend your last evening onboard. Enjoy taking the jet skis through the mangroves and other water sports.
SHROUD CAY Shroud Cay, part of the Exuma Cays Land & Seas Park, is an uninhabited archipelago of cays surrounding a shallow mangrove salina. When you arrive, jump into “Camp Driftwood”, where the strong current creates a natural whirlpool that whips you around a rocky outcropping to a powdery beach. The park appeals in particular to divers, who appreciate the vast underwater world of limestone, reefs, drop-offs, blue holes of freshwater springs, caves and a multitude of exotic marine life, including one of the Bahamas’ most impressive stands of rare pillar coral.
ROSE ISLAND Cruise home to Nassau and say goodbye to your fabulous crew. If the group is early to rise; perhaps a quick stop at Rose Islands to swim with the turtles. Rose Island is a small island in the Bahamas that lies 3 miles east of Paradise Island, which lies directly off of New Providence Island. The island has no formal residential infrastructure and no roads. The center square mile was owned by Claude Turner for around 36 years up until 2005. A great location for water sports and picnics on the beach.
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OVERVIEW TIME ZONE: Eastern Time Zone CURRENCY: Currency in the Bahamas: Bahimian Dollar, which is equivalent in value to the U.S. Dollar CLIMATE: In the Summer: Maximum: 91°F/33°C.; Minimum: 75°F/24°C. The water temperature in the Bahamas hardly ever drops below 72° F (equivalent to 22° Celsius) near the shorelines.
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