Calm waters, cool trade winds, and an ideal climate have given the Bahamas a worldwide reputation as one of the best yacht and sailboat charter destinations.
The Bahama Islands are a paradise for diving lovers, snorkeling, and fishing in its vital emerald waters. There is no shortage of uninhabited atolls, beautiful beaches, a vibrant island culture, world-class casinos, and resorts. In short: everything and more for an unforgettable holiday.
What is a 7 days sample itinerary from Miami to the Bahamas?”
Here’s our recommended 7 nights / 8 days boat charter itinerary departing from Miami, Florida to the Bahamas:
– Day 1 – Miami to Bimini
– Day 2 – Bimini to White Cay
– Day 3 – White Cay to Exuma Cays
– Day 4 – From Exuma Cays to Eleuthera
– Day 5 – From Eleuthera to Harbor Island
– Day 6 – From Harbor Island to Elbow Cay
– Day 7 – From Elbow Cay to Abaco Island
– Day 8 – From Abaco Island to Freeport, Grand Bahama
7 Days Itinerary from Miami to the Bahamas
Why start your boat itinerary to the Bahamas from Miami?
Miami offers the best in yacht charter and sailboat charter services. In addition to its several marinas equipped with the best services and a wide choice of boats, this city is the best you can ask for in terms of social life, leisure, and entertainment.
The connections to and from the international airport are also well structured and allow, traffic permitting, to move from the landing strip to the relaxing Bahamas coral islands very fastly.
The last and main reason why you should choose to sail from Miami is us (sorry for the lack of modesty!). Your Boat Holiday is a point of reference in the city of Miami in terms of yacht, catamaran, or sailboat rental. We are at the customer’s complete disposal both for the boat choice and for the itinerary organization.
Where are the Bahamas?
The Bahamas are located in the Caribbean Sea and precisely north of the island of Cuba and a few nautical miles east of Florida.
What’s the best period to sail to the Bahamas?
The best time to charter from Miami to the Bahamas is from December to May although the mild temperatures and warm waters make these islands a popular destination all year round.
They are characterized by a hot and dry climate, with averages close to 25 ° Celsius. Sea temperatures on the other hand range from around 20 ° F in winter to more than 80 ° F in summer. The summer period is also the wettest one.
What destinations can not miss on a boat tour from Miami to the Bahamas?
The Bahamas is a huge group of islands, more than 700 coral islands that stretch for over 500 miles, each with its own set of attractions and qualities.
Among the hundreds of possible itineraries, we pointed out the following, trying to inspire you for your next boat charter tour. Let’s start!
Day 1: from Miami to Bimini
The Bimini Islands are located just 45 nautical miles from Miami and are the closest reachable destination to the city.
It is an archipelago of three islands divided into North, South, and East Bimini where nature abounds both on land and in the sea. The main tourist activities here are diving and sport fishing, as well as watching the adorable dolphins.
We recommend Bimini Bay Marina as a landing place, which can be reached in just over two hours of navigation and where it is possible to deal with customs.
Day 2: from Bimini to White Cay
The second stop we choose is White Cay, in the central Berry Islands, often considered one of the most attractive anchorages in this part of the Bahamas due to its dream beaches. It is also located a stone’s throw from the well-known Blue Hole, a real 600-foot-wide hole on nearby Hoffman’s Cay where you can take adrenaline-pumping dives.
Day 3: from White Cay to Exuma Cays
The Exuma Cays are a group of islands and atolls arranged in a dense strip over 100 miles long. They are characterized by large beaches and coral reefs, perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Here we head to Big Major Island, one of the best-known islands in the Bahamas due to Pig Beach. A stop here is a must to see the famous Exuma pigs swimming free in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea.
If you are wondering why there are free pigs in the Bahamas, legend has it that a farmer brought pigs to the island many years ago to use as a food supply for his family. The farmer traces have been lost while the pigs have remained free to roam far and wide in search of “little gifts” from tourists.
Eleuthera looks like a narrow and elongated island with a width of about 3 km and an extension of about 160 km.
This very thin and very long island has hundreds of km of coastline rich in beaches, bays, small coves, and incredible headlands. Here also delightful typical villages which give it a very high attractiveness.
Among the many, we point out the famous Rock Sound village, famous for the Ocean Hole, a kind of lake joined to the ocean by an underwater tunnel.
Day 5: from Eleuthera to Harbor Island
A tiny island in perfect Victorian style is Harbor Island.
Characterized by its houses painted in bright pastel colors, it is located north of Eleuthera and is easily reachable in a short time by the sea.
The island has a fabulous 5km long pink beach and its tiny center, Dunmore Town, looks straight out of a storybook.
Day 6: from Harbor Island to Elbow Cay
Elbow Cay is a small and pretty island on which it is worth spending a day visiting the ancient lighthouse, a symbol of the Abaco Cays, and located in the colorful Hope Town, a very typical town where no cars are driving.
Places of interest also include Tahiti Beach, located at the southern tip of Elbow Cay. This picturesque beach of soft white sand is lined with coconut trees and stretches out into calm, clear waters. This is a perfect place to swim, collect shells and meet starfish, especially at low tide.
Day 7: from Elbow Cay to Abaco Island
The Abaco Islands sea is definitely not to be missed. This area is loved by sailors around the world for its clear, warm, and calm waters and is also home to the fourth-largest coral reef in the world, a vibrant marine life paradise. Definitely an experience not to be missed for anyone who appreciates diving.
One of the archipelago’s most fascinating and must-see spots is Treasure Cay, listed by National Geographic as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world.
Day 8: from Abaco Island to Freeport, Grand Bahama
Before returning to Miami it seems right to indulge in some shopping. What better place than Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island?
The second-largest city in the country after Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, Freeport is a free trade zone where taxation is very low or even absent for certain products. A perfect little town if you are looking for bargains.
If, on the other hand, you are never satisfied with the sea, we recommend a visit to the Grand Bahama Island cliffs, spectacular both from a visual point of view and in terms of biological diversity. Among the various underwater treasures present here we find sea turtles, seahorses, dolphins, and sharks.
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