A seven-day voyage through one of the most breathtaking cruising grounds on Earth — swimming pigs, wild iguanas, hidden caves and the clearest water in the Caribbean.
The Exumas are a chain of over 365 islands and cays scattered across impossibly turquoise waters — a place where nature still rules and every day reveals something extraordinary.
Welcome aboard. Board your yacht at Palm Cay Marina and settle into island life. Enjoy the marina's beach club, restaurants and tropical atmosphere before your adventure begins. As the sun sets over Nassau, raise a glass to the week ahead and prepare for one of the most spectacular sailing journeys in the Caribbean.
Leave Nassau behind and sail into the Exumas. Your first stop is Allan's Cay, home to the famous Bahamian rock iguanas. These friendly reptiles have lived here for generations and often greet arriving yachts from the beach. Continue south towards Highbourne Cay, where crystal-clear water reveals coral reefs, rays and colourful tropical fish beneath your hull. Spend the afternoon snorkeling at Horseshoe Bay and Octopus Garden before enjoying sunset drinks overlooking one of the most beautiful anchorages in the Bahamas.
Today you enter the heart of the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park — one of the most protected and pristine marine environments in the Caribbean. Explore secluded beaches, scenic hiking trails and breathtaking viewpoints overlooking endless shades of blue. Snorkel among healthy coral reefs, spot sea turtles and eagle rays, and discover the famous whale skeleton displayed on the beach. For many sailors, Warderick Wells is the highlight of the entire Exumas.
A day filled with iconic Bahamian experiences. Visit Big Major Cay, better known as Pig Beach, where the world-famous swimming pigs eagerly greet arriving visitors. Later, snorkel inside Thunderball Grotto, one of the Caribbean's most spectacular underwater cave systems, made famous by James Bond films. End the day at charming Staniel Cay, a colorful island community surrounded by stunning anchorages and turquoise shallows.
Today you enter one of the most untouched corners of the Exumas. After breakfast, cruise north towards Shroud Cay, a protected island within the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park. Unlike many destinations in the Caribbean, there are no roads, hotels or villages here — only mangrove forests, hidden waterways and pristine beaches. The highlight of the day is exploring the island's famous mangrove river by dinghy, kayak or paddleboard. Wind your way through narrow natural channels surrounded by wildlife before emerging into a breathtaking turquoise lagoon that feels like a private tropical paradise. Keep an eye out for sea turtles, rays and nurse sharks gliding through the crystal-clear shallows. By late afternoon, relax on one of the most beautiful deserted beaches in the Bahamas and enjoy another unforgettable sunset from the deck of your yacht.
Wake up surrounded by the untouched beauty of the Exumas before setting sail for Norman's Cay. This small island hides one of the Bahamas' most fascinating stories. During the 1980s it served as a base for Caribbean smuggling operations, and today visitors can snorkel above the famous wreck of a drug-runner's aircraft resting in shallow turquoise water just offshore. The wreck has become one of the most unique snorkeling sites in the Caribbean. Beyond its colourful history, Norman's Cay offers beautiful beaches, excellent swimming and some of the clearest water in the entire Exuma chain. Spend the afternoon snorkeling, beachcombing or simply relaxing beneath swaying palm trees. As evening falls, enjoy dinner under the stars and watch the sky transform into brilliant shades of orange, pink and gold.
Your final sailing day begins with a leisurely breakfast and one last swim in the turquoise waters of the Exumas. As you cruise back towards Nassau, take in the endless shades of blue that have made the Bahamas famous around the world. Sandbanks appear to float beneath the surface, creating an ever-changing mosaic of colours unlike anywhere else on Earth. This is the perfect time to reflect on a week filled with unforgettable encounters: swimming pigs, wild iguanas, hidden caves, deserted beaches and some of the clearest water in the Caribbean. Arrival at Palm Cay Marina is scheduled for the afternoon. Celebrate the end of your voyage with a farewell dinner overlooking the marina and raise a glass to an extraordinary Bahamian adventure.
After breakfast, it's time to disembark. Leave the Exumas with memories of untouched islands, world-famous wildlife encounters and sailing through one of the most spectacular cruising grounds on the planet. The Bahamas have a way of staying with you long after you've left their shores — and many sailors find themselves planning their return before they've even boarded their flight home.
