Allan Cay is strictly for nature lovers and conservationists. It is the home to some endangered species like the Audubon Shearwater and the gentle but fearsome looking iguanas. Access is limited to boat with no wheelchair access. Activity on the cay is limited to walking, swimming and diving. A walk to the signing tree, where a plethora of items hanging from it naming cruise ships, sporting teams, visitors’ names and even blog web addresses have been left by visitors to the cay. The iguanas are partial to fruit and vegetables, particularly lettuce, which you can feed to them. They are a protected species and care should be taken during any interaction with them. There is nowhere to buy food on the cay and you should take your own food with you, remembering to take away with you any packaging or bottles.
The Staniel Cay Yacht Club invites you to immerse all your senses in the beauty of the Bahamas. Sitting in the sweet south of the Bahamas where blue skies meld with blue seas, it’s no surprise that this corner of the world tempts sailors and beach lovers. Boasting a full service marina, a ton of watersport opportunities, and all the modern entertainment and dining amenities you need, life on Staniel Cay works a charm. Littered with white sands, you can sprawl in turquoise surroundings or for more active adventurers, there’s snorkelling, scuba diving, and plenty of opportunity to fish and kayak around the coast.
You can even take a tour to visit the famous swimming pigs nearby. After all that fun in the sun, the island's restaurant and bar scene entices with chilled wines or frosty beers and beautiful cuisine to accompany that dramatic Caribbean sunset.
Seventy miles from Nassau, Little Pipe Cay is a bright Bahamian dream and known as a rare jewel stashed in the sweeping chain of the Exumas. It’s a short sail from Staniel Cay making it a must on any itinerary for those guests craving an exquisite hideaway complete with crystal clear waters and top of the line luxury accommodations. This 38 acre private island boasts a beautiful main villa and space for 22 guests. There’s a sparkling swimming pool, glass bottomed kayaks, and private mooring for your superyacht. Private white sand beaches are all sugar lapped by azurite blues and there’s nothing to do but eat, drink, rest, and indulge in an array of glorious watersports. For those seeking their own sweet oasis, Pipe Cay serves up the ultimate private island experience on a silver platter.
The Exuma Islands are jewels in the crown of the Bahamas. These islands stretch for more than 100 miles and comprise 365 untouched cays. Sailing the cays is pure bucket list material; whether you want to visit an island of swimming pigs, snorkel the famous Thunderball Grotto from the James Bond movie, stretch out with a picnic at a mile-long private sand bar, dive with nurse sharks, hang with iguanas and swim in the clearest blue seas, you could ever imagine. These cays are also known as the Out Islands, and with solitary sands, empty cays, and so many shades of blue - you will truly feel like you are on the edge of the world.
Highborne Cay is a privately owned cay known as the gateway to the Exuma Cays. The Cay has luxury cottages and no less than eight postcard-pretty beaches. Despite being only three miles long, there are many opportunities for adventure on land and at sea. Beach activities tend to be the order of the day, with snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and fishing topping the charts. Those with diving experience can explore the nearby shipwreck of an unknown ship thought to have been built about five hundred years ago.
The beating heart of the Exuma Land and Sea Park, Warderick Wells is a protected area with few facilities but many incredible anchorage spots. For charter guests, this glorious stretch that sits between Hog Cay and West Stroud Cay captures the true essence of what sailing in the Caribbean is all about. You will know you have arrived thanks to the 50ft skeleton of a sperm whale marking the entrance.
After this it’s all intricate exploration with many incredible walks leading through the decadent flora and fauna, and the chance to see Stromatolites (one of the rarest life forms on earth). For guests who love to snorkel and dive, Warderick Wells takes you on an underwater journey where you can admire flourishing coral gardens and the brightest shoals of fish. Fishing or removing anything from these protected grounds is forbidden, but Warderick Wells is an inspiring lesson in how to sit with nature.
Sitting adjacent to the Exuma Land and Sea Park, Wax Cay is an exquisite private island and the perfect stop for immersing yourself in a barefoot luxury experience. The island itself is all mangrove creeks, sweet sandbanks, blissful beaches, and protected coral reefs. The trade winds bring a soft and sweet breeze and lush vegetation cloaks the land. Active charter guests will love the hiking trails that wrap around the generous 125 acre island, finding a number of scattered secluded beaches for picnics.
There’s a wealth of water activities on offer, from sports fishing to snorkelling, kayaking, and even kiteboarding. Back on the main part of the island and you can wine and dine in style or practice yoga at the pavilion overlooking the sparkling cerulean sea.
Of course, the Exuma Land and Sea Park is right on your doorstep.
Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and is located on the island of New Providence. This yacht charter playground has something for everyone (especially when you consider the nearby Paradise Island, too): gorgeous gold courses, endless beaches, cosmopolitan restaurants, lavish luxury resorts, and a full schedule of activities, from swimming with turtles to scuba excursions, shopping, fishing, and so much more. Charter guests can snorkel on Pearl Island, play at the world-famous Atlantis Resort, explore the historic Fort Charlotte, wander the National Art Gallery, climb the Queen's Staircase, roll dice at the casino, and buy beautiful souvenirs at the Straw Market.