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Why The Exumas Should Be Your Next Bahamas Yacht Charter Destination

Chantal Maxwell2019-10-04T13:08:41-04:00

Luxury private crewed yacht charter - Florida and the Bahama islands

Beautiful Bahamas

As you know, in September 2019, Hurricane Dorian caused significant damage to the Bahamas. The Abacos Islands, along with other popular Bahamas Out Island destinations north of Nassau, sustained a direct hit from the Category 5 storm. However, other Bahama islands remained untouched and still open for business, including the Exumas. The Bahamas Out Islands stretch over a very large area, so that while one island chain can sustain damage, other island areas are untouched. These islands are very dependent on tourism revenue, and the Exumas are still as beautiful as ever. If you are considering a private yacht charter in this region, this is a perfect time to go on a yacht charter in the Exuma Islands.

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Why The Exumas Should Be Your Next Bahamas Yacht Charter DestinationChantal Maxwell2019-10-04T13:08:41-04:00

Yacht Charter in the Bahamas and the Beautiful Exuma Islands

Chantal Maxwell2019-01-29T23:55:24-05:00

Bahamas Beach

Yacht Charter in the Bahamas can be arranged for any one of many island chains in this country with far flung islands sprinkled across the Atlantic, however a favorite, and with good reason, are the Exuma Islands. Once known as Yumey and Suma, the Exumas were first settled by British Loyalists that flocked to these beautiful cays after the American Revolutionary War. Today, beginning just 35 miles south of Nassau and stretching 130 miles, The Exumas are more a playground that can be enjoyed by land, however are far more spectacular when enjoyed by sea on a yacht charter in the Bahamas.

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Yacht Charter in the Bahamas and the Beautiful Exuma IslandsChantal Maxwell2019-01-29T23:55:24-05:00

Bahamas Charter Itinerary: Out Islands

Chantal Maxwell2018-10-28T19:43:01-04:00

Harbor Island

Cruise on this yacht charter itinerary through the Bahamas Out Islands on a motor yacht or sailing catamaran through Bahamas Out Islands that were settled during the Colonial Bahamian Period. While perhaps more historic ashore, these Bahamas Out Islands have the same beautiful long expanses of beach along with terrific snorkeling and scuba diving locations, that are a signature of all of the Bahamas Out Islands.

Board your yacht in Harbour Island. Enjoy the streets of Dunmore Town that the glossy magazines are labeling as the “new St Barths”. Renowned for brightly colored houses and white picket fences, this elegant little town has art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and straw work to offer. Golf carts are the means of transportation around Harbour Island and will allow you to explore the many narrow streets. Diving enthusiasts will enjoy the sight of an unusual underwater train wreck. Harbour Island is renowned for the pink sand beaches; find an isolated anchorage around the island for a relaxing swim. Overnight.

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Bahamas Charter Itinerary: Out IslandsChantal Maxwell2018-10-28T19:43:01-04:00

The Exuma Islands: Nassau to Nassau

Chantal Maxwell2019-04-19T15:31:57-04:00

Nassau

Join your yacht in the capital city of Nassau to cruise 34 miles to another world. There are more than 700 islands in The Bahamas, with the Exuma chain reaching south at least 120 miles. Arrive at the Allen’s Cay group of islands to explore nearby beaches and to meet the large population of protected native iguanas on Leaf Cay or Southwest Allan’s Cay, which always comes out to greet visitors. Good snorkeling and fishing surround this collection of some 13 small islands and reefs.

In the morning cruise to uninhabited Hawksbill Cay, on of the prettiest cays in the Land and Sea Park. Walk along the beautiful expanse of beaches and climb the large hill for a panoramic view of the anchorage. In the afternoon hike the trails to explore ruins of Loyalist plantations dating from 1783 and enjoy a picnic lunch.

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The Exuma Islands: Nassau to NassauChantal Maxwell2019-04-19T15:31:57-04:00

Itinerary; Bahamas Yacht Charters out of Harbour Island

Missy2019-04-19T15:33:54-04:00

Harbour Island, Bahamas

Charter a yacht choosing from one of the many private yachts for charter in the Bahamas, and enjoy a luxury yacht charter out of Harbour Island. The yacht charter cruise area around Harbour Island, including Spanish Wells, is the heart of the Colonial Bahamas era, as this was the first area that Europeans settled in the Bahamas by sailing from Bermuda in search of religious freedom. In fact the largest island anchoring the area is Eleuthera, which is the Greek word for freedom. This is a luxury yacht cruising area where not only will you enjoy the beautiful crystal clear waters for snorkeling and scuba diving, and the unique pink sand beaches for which this area is famous, but you can also explore villages and see excellent examples of Bahamian Colonial architecture. Most of the crewed yachts for rent in the Bahamas are motor yachts due to the shallow waters, and there is a very nice selection available for your yacht charter.

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Itinerary; Bahamas Yacht Charters out of Harbour IslandMissy2019-04-19T15:33:54-04:00

Beautiful Harbour Island, Bahamas on Yacht Charter

Missy2018-10-29T18:13:31-04:00

Harbor Island, Bahamas

To see true pink sand on your crewed yacht charter in the Bahamas, be sure to include Harbour Island, rated one of the Best Beaches in the Bahamas by many travel advisors. There are over 3.5 miles of beautiful pink sand beaches, which you may have, in certain locations, all to yourself. The pink sand beaches are found along the east side of the island and are colored by coral bits and small shells from the coral reef right offshore. Harbour Island was one of the first stops in the colonization of the Bahamas by the Europeans, and has always been prized as a vacation location. In the late 1700’s, Harbour Island was the location of summer residence of John Murray, 4^th Earl of Dunmore, Governor of the Bahamas from 1786 to 1798. Harbour Island has always rated as a terrific location in the Bahamas to stop while on a crewed yacht charter in the Bahamian Out Islands

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Beautiful Harbour Island, Bahamas on Yacht CharterMissy2018-10-29T18:13:31-04:00

Bahamas Out Islands; Which Ones to visit?

Missy2019-04-19T15:34:48-04:00

Video of the Bahamas Out Islands

The Abacos, Acklins and Crooked Island, Andros, The Berry Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera and Harbour Island, the Exumas, Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana, Run Cay and San Salvador are all very different; what they have in common is that they are all part of the Bahamas Out Islands. The Bahamas Out Islands are a fabulous yacht charter location especially to relax with peace and quiet floating on crystal clear waters with miles of pristine pink sand beaches, and shallow waters all around for swimming, snorkeling or other water sports. (more…)

Bahamas Out Islands; Which Ones to visit?Missy2019-04-19T15:34:48-04:00

Yacht Charter in Florida: Don’t Forget the Florida Keys

Missy2019-07-04T22:47:27-04:00

The Florida Keys

Stringing off of the southern tip of the state of Florida are the Florida Keys, which are a lovely yacht charter destination. These islands extend a good 110 miles through warm clear waters of various shades of blue sparkling under predominately sunny skies. The Florida Keys are the only living coral barrier reef in the United States, and offer great snorkeling and scuba diving. And the area is well known for both bonefishing and world class sportfishing. So, think of the Florida Keys for your next yacht charter, boarding in Ft. Lauderdale or Miami, easy locations to reach for a week of relaxing tropical fun in the sun in these southern tropical keys.

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Yacht Charter in Florida: Don’t Forget the Florida KeysMissy2019-07-04T22:47:27-04:00

Bahamas Yacht Charter; The Bahamian Dragon

Missy2019-07-04T22:51:49-04:00

Iguana at Allan’s Cay

In the Exuma Island chain on a small deserted cay called Allan’s Cay is a colony of the rare black iguanas, called the Bahamian Rock Iguana, or the Bahamian Dragon. The adults of this iguana subspecies are a dull gray black and can be found on around 7 cays in the Exuma Islands. Allan’s Cay is a easy cruise from Staniel Cay a good location to stop for night on your yacht charter itinerary for the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas, and is actually a group of 3 small islets with an anchorage in the middle. Seeing this rare iguana at Allan’s Cay is a great and easy stop during your yacht charter. There are a large number of iguanas on this cay, and they look forward to visits. Anchoring nearby and taking the yacht tender to the beach usually brings iguanas down to the beach area to investigate. They are surprisingly friendly, however this may be from knowledge over the years that visiting yachtsmen usually bring food, so be sure to bring a snack or two to give to these rare creatures. (more…)

Bahamas Yacht Charter; The Bahamian DragonMissy2019-07-04T22:51:49-04:00

Bahamas Yacht Charter; Stalking the Elusive Bonefish

Missy2019-07-05T11:01:16-04:00

Bonefish

Bonefishing is a sport unlike any other, even unlike any other type of fishing. And there are only a few perfect bonefishing areas, one of which is Andros Island in the Bahamas. To try your hand at bonefishing, it is easy to visit Andros Island on a yacht charter in the Bahamas. As the largest island in the Bahamas, Andros Island is also the least populated, unless you count bonefish and there are thousands of these tough fighting fish. And, Andros Island bonefish are reputed to be some of the largest bonefish in the world, so it is even possible to catch a trophy sized bonefish on a fishing expedition during your charter. Include Andros Island in your Bahamas yacht charter itinerary and stalk the wild bonefish on your next charter.

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Bahamas Yacht Charter; Stalking the Elusive BonefishMissy2019-07-05T11:01:16-04:00