Bahamas sailing
charters
Abaco,
Bahamas
Known as a sailing capital where, in charming 18th century
fishing villages, the art of shipbuilding continues as it has
for centuries. The
Abaco
Islands consist of one main island and several cays, or islets
-- some of which are deserted. It is also the home of Treasure
Cay, recognized as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. With
so many secluded places to drop anchor, it is no wonder that it
is a favorite with sailors. It is also the boat building capital
of The Islands Of The Bahamas. One of our favorite stops on our
Bahamas sailing charters.
Andros,
Bahamas
An island of creeks and forests, it's the largest of The
Bahamas, Andros, the largest island in The Bahamas, boasts the
third-largest coral reef in the world, making it ideal for scuba
diving and snorkeling. It is the bonefishing capital of the
world and is famous for producing Androsia, a handmade batik
fabric.
Berry Islands,
Bahamas
Relatively unknown
and un-crowded, these islands could be called part of the
‘undiscovered’ Bahamas. A mere five-hour sail from Nassau to the
Berry Islands provide an excellent opportunity for dolphin
watching and deep-sea fishing. Chub Cay with with its pristine
near-shore reefs, walls, and beautiful white-sand beaches is the
ideal spot for snorkeling, diving and exploring. A bit further
up the island chain, Alder Cay offers a beautiful anchorage and
ideal ‘conching’ grounds. A visit to Little Harbor Cay is a
must. Toted as the ‘prettiest and best” harbor in the Berries. A
visit to Flo’s Conch Bar and Restaurant is a must for a true Out
Island experience. Hoffman’s Cay is undoubtedly one of our
favorite islands in all the Bahamas. Fringed by a spectacular
shallow reef on the Atlantic side and beautiful white-sand
beaches on the harbor side it offers the best of everything.
Hoffman’s also offers a hidden gem- an inland blue hole in the
center if the island. This is an excellent spot to spend an
afternoon swimming and exploring. Great Harbor Cay and its miles
of unspoiled beaches is a stop not to be missed. Explore caves
on the shoreline, look for bonefish in the shallows and dive for
conch on the grass beds. After working up a considerable thirst,
a stop at the Beach Club for a cool refreshing drink is a must.
Great Stirrup offers a snug anchorage at Panton Cove and
excellent spots for diving and snorkeling. A visit to the Berry
islands is a true out-island experience for guests who prefer an
out-island experience without crowds, traffic and commotion.
One of our favorite
stops on our Bahamas sailing charters.
Bimini,
Bahamas
Game fishing capital of the world where the waters teem with
marlin, sailfish, bluefin tuna and more. The Bimini Islands
include North Bimini, South Bimini and a bunch of tiny cays
sprinkling southward. Only 50 miles from Miami, these islands
are known as the game fishing capital of the world. They are
also the former haunt of Ernest Hemingway, who used them as the
setting for his book, Islands in the Stream. One of our
favorite stops on our Bahamas sailing charters.
Cat Island,
Bahamas
Gently rolling hills and ancient Indian caves with a hermitage
at its peak. The Bahamas highest island is an explorer's
delight.
Eleuthera,
Bahamas
Miles and miles of secluded pink beaches with excellent diving
at nearby Spanish Wells and Harbour Island. Eleuthera, which
English Puritans first settled in 1648, encompasses one main
island and numerous cays. The most popular location is Harbor
Island, a northern cay. On this island is Dunmore Town, which
looks like a Bahamian Cape Cod and has houses dating back two
hundred years. Eleuthera is an idyllic setting for honeymooners,
divers, snorkelers and people who appreciate pink sand beaches.
Just 30 miles at its nearest point to Nassau, The island of
Eluthera stretches over 90 miles of ocean and shallow banks.
This area encompasses beautiful waters for sailing, protected
coves and unexplored shores. The coastline of Eluthera is
stunning, with rolling hills interspersed with white-sand
beaches. Many of the settlements along the coastline have been
described as reminiscent of Cornish villages. The rugged eastern
shore is often inaccessible, but the favored lee shore allows
access to the high cliffs and views of the open Atlantic.
Eluthera offers several ports of call, including the quaint
Gregory Town and the historical Governor's Harbour. Water
sports such as sailing, snorkeling, kayaking and surfing are all
popular in Eluthera. Harbour Island, while not connected to
Eluthera is close enough to be considered part of it. It is a
beautiful island with cottages dating back to the 1800's,
winding streets that are traveled by golf carts and quaint
shops. The Jewel of Harbour Island is its world-renowned pink
sand beaches. The beach faces the Atlantic and is fringed by a
barrier reefs. Swim in the warm surf, stroll the beach or ride a
horse through the water! A trip to Harbour Island is like taking
a trip back in time- Bahamas style! One of our favorite stops
on our Bahamas sailing charters.
Exuma,
Bahamas
Home of the famous Land and Sea Park, the 365 islands of the
Exumas offer one island for every day of the year!! Just 35
miles from Nassau and a world apart! The islands stretch over
100 miles and offer diversity above and below the sea. Visit
islands with wild Iguanas and a variety of flora and fauna. Dive
or snorkel reefs so pristine the life will amaze you. Protected
coves offer the opportunity to explore white-sand beaches. Many
of these islands were inhabited by pirates in days of long ago,
and many relics of this time can still be found. The yachting
capital of The Bahamas, these islands are known for their
beautiful beaches, coves and inlets. The Exuma Islands are an
archipelago of 365 islands. First settled by British Loyalists
fleeing America in 1783, you can still see remnants of their
deserted plantations. Elizabeth Harbor, off George Town, is a
renowned mooring spot for yachts. The uninhabited cays provide
private beaches and wildlife sanctuaries. One of our favorite
stops on our Bahamas catamaran charters.
Grand
Bahama, Bahamas
Cosmopolitan Freeport/Lucaya offers non-stop action with
nightclubs, casinos, land and water sports. Nearby are tranquil,
quaint fishing villages. Freeport/Lucaya is the nation’s second
most populated city. People who are looking for a destination
that is foreign, yet feels familiar will appreciate Grand
Bahama. It has shopping, casinos, entertainment, sports, nature
parks and, of course, beaches.
Inagua,
Bahamas
A sanctuary for thousands of amazing pink flamingos in their
natural habitat.
Long
Island, Bahamas
An island of wandering hills and limestone caves. It also
features scuba dives to underwater shipwrecks.
New
Providence, Bahamas
Nassau, the capital city, is located here, along with a wealth
of historical edifices, luxury hotels, cozy inns and intimate
lounges. Nassau, the capital city of The Islands Of The Bahamas,
is located on the coast of New Providence Island and linked by a
bridge to Paradise Island. This is the most popular spot in The
Islands Of The Bahamas. It has everything: glamorous casinos,
exciting nightlife, duty-free shopping, spectacular aquariums,
historical buildings, sandy beaches and sporting activities of
every kind.
Paradise
Island, Bahamas
The spectacular hotels, a championship golf course and a
dazzling casino can be reached by ferry or by bridge from
downtown Nassau. One of our favorite stops on our Bahamas
catamaran charters.
San
Salvador, Bahamas
Where Columbus first set foot in the New World, it retains much
of its original unspoiled beauty. San Salvador, Cat Island, the
Berry Islands and others are part of The Out Islands. Great for
yachting and diving, they are less populated and less developed
than the more famous locations, like Nassau. However, they are
rich in history (San Salvador was Columbus’ first stop),
wildlife and beautiful places to escape from the pressures of
modern life. One of our favorite stops on our Bahamas sailing
charters.
Bahamas
scuba and snorkeling Sites:
The Abacos
Great Abaco and the
windward cays provide a good variety of scuba diving and
snorkeling sites, from walls to wrecks. One of our favorite
stops on our Bahamas scuba charters.
The Tarpon
Dive
This coral wall drops off to 50 feet and offers a chance to
swim with pet tarpons and feed a curious green moray eel.
The
Barge
Here you will find a World War II landing craft at about 40
feet. This wreck is inhabited with beautiful tropical fish.
The
Wreck Bonita
You can feed groupers by hand during this 60 foot dive to a
World War II English transport.
The
Wreck San Jacinto
Explore this old steamship and feed the green moray eel that
inhabits this ship that sank in 40 feet of water in 1865.
Hole in
the Wall
Don't forget your camera when you visit these caverns that
offer a variety of fascinating subjects. Divers can also
swim through the huge coral head at 50 feet.
Sandy
Cay
This is reported to be the largest stand of elkhorn coral in
the world.
The
Wreck of the Adirondacks
Lying in 30 feet of water near the Man-O-War Cay, you will
find this wreck with her cannons still exposed and well
preserved.
Andros
Andros offers an
endless range of scuba diving and snorkeling experiences with
the world's third largest barrier reef offshore.
Brad's Mountain
Hordes of reef fish can be seen amidst sea fans and corals of
all kinds, where the majestic coral heads rise from a 60-foot
bottom to form this impressive underwater peak.
Over the
Wall
Large fish and rays, as well as myriad coral and sponges can be
seen at this dive which starts at 80 feet with a decent to 185
feet on the Tongue of the Ocean Wall, which drops off to more
than 6,000 feet.
The Blue
Hole
With depths ranging from 40 to 100 feet, this tame blue hole is
an occasional home to sharks and large rays.
The Barge
which was sunk intentionally in the mid 1960's, has become a
home for large grouper. It sits in 70 feet of water.
Alex and
Cara Caverns
Limited to experienced divers only, these dives are on the edge
of the wall at a depth of 90 feet.
The Black
Forest
a crop of at least 30 black coral trees at 70 feet
Bimini
Little
Caverns
While scuba diving Bimini you will see larger reef creatures
during this 65 to 80 foot dive amidst the mountainous coral
formations on a white-sand bottom. One of our favorite stops
on our Bahamas scuba charters.
Bimini
Barge
If you want to see a good view of a 120-foot sunken vessel,
dive this wreck which lies in 90 feet of crystal clear
water, not far from the dock.
Hawksbill Reef
This 50-60-foot site was chosen by the Foundation for Ocean
Research for the filming of the television series "The Last
Frontier". It is home to large numbers of reef fish and
lobsters.
Off the
Wall
Peer over the abyss that drops to 2,000 feet as you drift
along the Continental Shelf carried by the Gulf Stream at
130 feet.
Exuma
Exuma boasts a
number of blue holes, caves, and caverns. Scuba divers must be
cavern-certified to participate in these, even though each has a
safety line. One of our favorite stops on our Bahamas scuba
charters.
Angelfish Blue
Hole
Scuba dive with curious angels will come close enough to look
right into your mask at this dive starting at 30 feet,
descending to 90, and then leveling off into a network of caves,
this hole is a vertical shaft 25-30 feet in diameter.
Mystery
Cave
Starting at an easy 15 feet and dropping to 97, this cavern
network extends below Stocking Island. The intricacy and expanse
of the network itself was demonstrated when divers released dye
near the entrance and it surfaced four miles offshore.
Crab Cay
Blue Hole
Spiny lobster, grunts, snappers, and round sting rays are among
the dramatic archways of this crevasse which is 30 to 40 feet
wide and ranges from 30 to 90 feet in depth.
Harbor Island and
Spanish Wells
The Arch-Schools of
jacks, rays, and an occasional shark are found among the
formations of spur and groove coral of this coral archway formed
by the collapse of a cavern. This dive extends from 75 to 110
feet. One of our favorite stops on our Bahamas scuba charters.
The Blow Hole
This extremely safe and easy dive takes you through a network of
grottoes populated by parrot fish, tarpon, and lobsters. It is
easily reached from Harbor Island. Carved into the underwater
base of Eleuthera by the wave action of the Atlantic Ocean is
this dramatic amphitheater cavern.
The Plateau
Through acres of ridges that begin at about 40 feet and plunge
to canyons at 90 feet you will find large schools of grouper.
Current Cut
Sea life is virtually limitless at this fast drift dive which
carries divers with the tide at upwards of 10 knots through a
passage in the coast of Eleuthera. Depths range from 35 to 60
feet.
The Grotto
This hollow mound of coral has been known to be the hangout of
"sleeping" sharks.
Civil War
Train Wreck
Part of a Union train captured by the Confederacy and sold to a
Cuban sugar plantation which plunged from a barge in 1865 is
what you will find in just 20 feet of water. Snorkel or scuba
dive the few remains of this locomotive which struck the Devil's
Backbone on its way to Havana.
Long Island
There is no shortage
of scuba and snorkeling sites along the shores and in deeper
water around Long Island.
Grouper
Valley
You will not want to miss this site each year in November, when
large groupers amass in schools virtually acres in width. It is
set among underwater mountains that extend from 40 to 80 feet
below the surface.
The North
Long Island Wall
You will need good weather for this dive which features colonies
of black coral under the ledges and deep cuts and channels. The
top of the wall is at about 100 feet and drops to sandy bottoms
at 130 feet.
Grouper
Village
Here you will find the half dozen or so tame grouper who expect
to be fed, so don't forget to take along some food. Also, make
sure to keep your eyes out for the 350lb jewfish who live here
as well.
Barracuda
Heads
Pet a tame barracuda during this 20-50 foot dive which is close
off-shore and crossed by cuts.
Shark Reef
A half hour boat ride will take you to the eight to eighteen
Caribbean Reef Sharks, and some bulls, in just 30 feet of water.
There is no other shark dive worldwide equal to what you will
find here. Dependable and safe for viewing and photographing.
Cape Santa
Maria Ship's Graveyard
This ship was sunk on purpose to provide divers a wreck they
could dive completely and safely. The intact MS Comberbach, a
103 foot ship, lies at 100 feet and is not far from a 45-foot
pleasure cruiser that sank accidentally.
Conception
Island Wall
The average visibility is 150 feet and better at this dive off a
beautiful leeside beach. It plunges from 45 feet to bottomless.
This has been described as one of the most beautiful walls in
the entire Bahamas and Caribbean. Naturally perfect in dramatic
scenery and the perfect beauty of all types of sponge and
soft/hard coral life.
Southampton
Reef
Pause to explore a large ocean freighter, almost intact, in a
perfect setting for snorkeling and scuba diving at 20 to 30
feet. This is a massive reef boasting fantastic elkhorn and
staghorn coral on its tops, plunging to 90 fee along its edge.
Here you will find lots of fish life.
The Rum Cay
Wall
Clear waters accent this plunge that starts at 40 or so feet and
drops off to extreme depths. Just a half mile away lie the
cannon balls, winches, and anchors of the Ocean Conqueror, a
British steam-powered battleship. All in just 25 feet of water.
San Salvador
The waters of San
Salvador are wonderfully clear year-round. With 100 to 200-foot
visibility the norm they are abundant with sites for excellent
wall diving. One of our favorite stops on our Bahamas scuba
charters.
Grouper
Gully
Large numbers of some major denizens of the deep are found here,
as the name suggests.
The Devil's
Claw
Seeming to have been created by the action of some giant
underwater claw are the large deep gauges in this wall. They
arranged side-by-side at 45 feet and continue to a plateau of 85
feet.
The Hump
Perfect for night dives and guaranteed sighting of eels,
starfish, anemones, and an array of shrimp is this small mound
rising from the sandy bottom.
Basket Case
Beginning at about 30 feet, along a vertical wall cut at one
point by a deep grotto, you will find basket sponges.
The
Frescaté
Perfect for novice divers, this wreck at just 20 feet gives you
a chance to see a 261-foot freighter which ran aground and went
down in 1902.
Walker's Cay
The northernmost of
the Abacos, offers diving and snorkeling with excellent
visibility up to 100 feet, perfect for underwater photography.
It is fringed by a barrier reef and most of the dive masters'
favorite sites are within 15 minutes of the dock. One of our
favorite stops on our Bahamas scuba charters.
Old Wreck
A pet octopus lives in the anchor winch of this wreck among the
purple feather dusters, bright yellow and blue basuet starfish
and seawhips.
Charlie's
Canyons
This shallow dive at 25 feet will find you amongst the schools
of French grunts, Nassau grouper, and squirrelfish. Legend has
it that ancient cannon can found here as well.
Sue's Reef
at 25-30 feet, in a system of ledges and canyons, you will see
sunken relics of World War II and the damsels, snappers, and
grunts guarding over them.
Queen's II
Here you will come face to face with pelagics, such as kingfish,
amberjack, mackerel and possibly schools of dolphin at the outer
edges of the Little Bahama Bank.
