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Sample Itinerary of 7-days/6 nights Cruising the Bahamas Check out their website for details on all the great things to see and do on your Bahamas vacation) Day 1: Depart at 10:00 am. First stop: Bimini. Eat lunch en route. Clear into customs for the week. Anchor out at Alice Town and take the dingy ashore. Eat dinner, shop and enjoy night life in Alice Town, the commercial center of North Bimini. King's Highway is lined with hotels, marinas, shops, local restaurants and a number of down-home bars. Government offices are located here, in addition to the local Tourist Office, Bimini Museum and Straw Market. At night, the street comes alive with a variety of entertainment at local nightspots.
Day 2:
Depart Bimini and head south to Andros. Andros is the largest island of The Bahamas and the fifth largest island in the Caribbean, and its diverse topography is just as grand. Several species of flora and fauna can only be found here. Over forty kinds of wild orchids, rare birds, wild boar, four-foot-long iguanas and a recently discovered tribal group all make their homes among the miles of deserted beaches, freshwater mud flats, thick brush, lush pine forests and inland waterways that make up this Atlantic oasis. It is also said to be the home of pirate Henry Morgan’s buried treasure and two mythical creatures—the chickcharnie and Lusca. Approximately 1-1½ miles off the east coast is the island’s major dive highlight, the Andros Barrier Reef, the world’s third largest barrier reef. Anchor out in a secluded cove and have a clam bake on the beach.
Day 3:
Depart Andros and head northwest to Nassau, the capital city, and Paradise Island. We will tie up to a dock for the night and you can do everything or nothing at all! Enjoy the convenience of a guided tour or take a self-guided tour of the points that interest you most. There's something for everyone in Nassau: botanical gardens, cultural and historical sights, national parks and museums, bird watching, casinos, duty-free shopping and night clubs with a variety of live shows, dancing, and music, including a taste of live Junkanoo music—the Bahamian music of choice; swim with dolphins and sting rays; ride a horse or a 4-wheeler on the beach.
Day 4: Depart Nassau at dawn and head northeast for the Berry Islands. These largely uninhabited islands offer spectacular diving and snorkeling and are known for championship sports fishing, second only to The Biminis. It is a big cruising and angling area and record catches have been made of Mackerel, Blue and White Marlin and Sailfish. Bone fish, craw fish and conch are plentiful. Spend the day fishing, kayaking, and snorkeling, or just catch some rays on one of dozens of uninhabited cays, miles of secluded beaches, and invigorating dive sites. Anchor out for the night near Sugar Beach Cave. These caves, considered by many the prettiest place in The Islands of The Bahamas, are a “must see” for visitors. The area has numerous sandy coves set among cliffs, which are said to resemble the great Mediterranean beaches. The shelling is excellent and, for the more adventurous, the creeks are filled with many species of wild life.
Day 5:
Depart the Berry Islands and head north to explore the Abacos. The Abacos give all-new meaning to sailing and boating. Somewhere in this 120-mile necklace of islands and often-uninhabited cays and beaches, any seagoer is sure to find the ideal private spot for some chilled champagne and a good book. It is widely known as the Sailing Capital of the World and a Sailor's Nirvana. Sheltered harbors create a haven for yachtsmen. Colonial towns are gems of New England architecture. And the ecosystem provides a rich outdoor experience for nature lovers. Visit the Hope Town Lighthouse, circa 1863. It is one of only two remaining beacons saved from automation (that is vigorously opposed by residents). Extraordinary efforts are undertaken by the local residents to secure the parts for the kerosene-burning apparatus of the light, most of which are no longer manufactured. Anchor out in a moon-lit bay and have a clambake on an uninhabited beach.
Day 6:
Depart Abacos and head north to Grand Bahama Island, the fourth largest of The Islands of The Bahamas, which gets its name from the Spanish "gran bajamar" – meaning "great shallows" – for its many flats and shoals in the waters off the island. Grand Bahama Island is a unique destination. It allows visitors to combine a cosmopolitan vacation at a world-class resort with the charm of historical fishing villages and undiscovered ecological treasures. It has one of the world's largest underwater cave systems, three national parks, endless beaches, emerald green water and enchanting marine life. Eat dinner ashore and enjoy the night life in Freeport.
Day 7:
Surrender your Bahamas visa and depart Grand Bahama Island for the states. The 60-mile sail across the gulf stream can take from 6 to 8 hours giving you time to pack your things, and talk about the great adventure you have just experienced. |
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