7 Days Yacht Charter Itinerary from Nassau, Bahamas

The Bahamas are a collection of hundreds (or perhaps thousands) of islands and atolls easily accessible as they are located a few miles away from the Florida east coasts. This feature has always portrayed them as the destination par excellence of any boater looking for marvelous waters to sail.

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The capital, Nassau, is located on New Providence island and is also the largest nautical center. The vast majority of charters depart from here. New Providence is also equipped with a convenient international airport, Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). It is the fourth busiest airport in the Caribbean and the main international spot in The Bahamas.

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One of the most coveted and followed routes once set sail from Nassau is certainly the one that leads to the Exuma Cays, a long strip of hundreds of islets deserted or populated by luxury resorts, up to some bizarre peculiarities such as the iconic swimming pigs. These few features are just some of the reasons why the Exuma archipelago has become one of Bahama’s major tourist attractions.

7-day itinerary to discover the exclusive beauties of Nassau and the Exuma Cays

Day 1 – 7 Days Yacht Charter Itinerary from Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau

Let’s use the first day of travel to discover Nassau, the capital and largest center of the Bahamas. Let’s talk about an island metropolis in which the classic slow Caribbean rhythms contrast with a big city chaotic life made of culture, art, history, and nightlife.

It welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists every year who come here mainly thanks to the cruise ships that have made Nassau a must.

It is characterized by a hilly landscape and is famous above all for its beaches and coral reefs, a favorite destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Many of the typical pastel-colored buildings of the British colonial era, such as the Government House, painted in pink tones, still remain of historical and artistic interest.

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Day 2 – 7 Days Boat Charter Itinerary from Nassau, Bahamas

Shroud Cay

Setting sail early in the morning from Nassau, we reach in a few hours our first destination, as well as the gateway to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea National Park: Shroud Cay.

This immense marine park, Created in 1958 has an extension of approximately 456 square kilometers, the Exuma Cays Land and Sea National Park was the first land and marine park established in the world with great success. It is a huge reserve where any type of fishing is strictly forbidden and welcomes a huge variety of wildlife. It is a temple for scuba diving and snorkeling lovers.

We set sail in the evening heading south, diving deeper and deeper into the middle of the Exuma Cays.

Day 3 – Week Charter Itinerary from Nassau, Bahamas

Bell’s Cay and Compass Cay

Bells Cay and Little Bells Cay are a couple of islands separated by a beautiful stretch of sea-colored in various shades of blue. A natural channel that is really worth enjoying from the early hours of dawn.

After lunch, we use the early afternoon to move to nearby Compass Cay to swim with nurse sharks and snorkel among thousands of colorful fish.

We decide to stop here for the night, taking advantage of its small harbor.

Day 4 – 5 – 7 Days Sailing Itinerary from Nassau, Bahamas

Big Major Cay – Staniel Cay

We approach the highlight of the trip by sailing to two of the most famous Bahamas islands. We decide to spend two consecutive days here.

Also called Pig Beach, Big Major Cay is home to the famous swimming pigs. Taking a selfie while swimming with adorable pigs splashing around in crystal clear waters is a priceless experience and has long become a tourist must-have.

It is not clear how these sweet pink pigs arrived on this uninhabited island, whether they were the result of a shipwreck or brought on the island by some unwary breeder. Today they have become endemic and a symbol of Exumas around the world. Swimming pigs love cookies, bread, and whatever food so, don’t be greedy!

As famous as Major Cay is Staniel Cay. It hides the Thunderball Grotto, a fantastic underwater cave. Its entrance is hidden underwater, but during low tide hours, you can swim to it and discover a world teeming with colorful tropical fish.

Day 6 – Week Yacht Itinerary from Nassau, Bahamas

Norman’s Cay

We resume the navigation, however, reversing the route. In fact, the time available to us is about to end but the surprises did not end here.

We decide to make a stop at Norman’s Cay, an island once famous for having been the base for the Colombian drug cartels run by the infamous Pablo Escobar, now a much sought-after destination for all snorkelers thanks to the famous Norman Cay plane wreck. The carcass of a crashed plane clearly visible on the seabed as it is located a few meters deep.

Taking a photo is certainly a must.

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Day 7 – 8 Days / 7 Nights 7 Days Itinerary by Boat  from Nassau, Bahamas

Paradise Island and back

Before arriving at the port for the final farewell, we spend the last day at sea circumnavigating Paradise Island. Really close to Nassau, its most famous beach, Cabbage Beach, is one of the most popular beaches in the Bahamas, with huge waves and sand as far as the eye can see.

What is a recommended 7 days boat itinerary from Nassau?

Here’s the ultimate yacht charter itinerary of 8 days and 7 nights for a week sailing from Nassau to the Exumas, in the Bahamas: – Day 1 Nassau – Day 2 Shroud Cay – Day 3 Bell’s Cay and Compass Cay – Day 4/5 Big Major Cay – Staniel Cay – Day 6 Norman’s Cay – Day 7 Paradise Island and back to Nassau

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