7-Day Bahamas Crewed Catamaran Charter Itinerary
Discover The Highlights of The Exumas, including Highbourne Cay, Staniel Cay, and Shroud Cay, on Your Exumas Catamaran Charter
Day 1: Highbourne Cay | Day 2: Norman's Cay | Day 3: Hawksbill Cay | Day 4: Compass Cay | Day 5: Staniel Cay | Day 6: Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park | Day 7: Shroud Cay | Day 8: Nassau
Cruise through the Eden-like retreat of the Exumas on a Bahamas luxury crewed catamaran for a week of blissful island hopping. With a shallow draft, you will access remote regions that are only reachable by yacht. Whether you wish to experience a milestone birthday in the Exumas, Bahamian Christmas or New Year celebration, or spring break in the Bahamas, a luxury crewed charter is the most exclusive way to discover this year-round travel destination. With a lifetime of islands to explore, as claimed by the famous Lenny Kravitz, you are in for a week of endless discovery.
The Bahamas invites you for a lifetime of exploration, as Lenny Kravitz describes, due to its myriad of islands and inlets to explore. With 365 Exuma Cays across 90 miles of turquoise waters, your Bahamas crewed catamaran or Bahamas crewed power catamaran will open doors to the top attractions in the Bahamas, both above and below the water. Observe nurse sharks resting serenely in the mangroves, dip below the water to view vibrant corals and colorful fish, or visit Pig Beach to swim with a colony of pigs. While you journey through the Bahamas, a professional onboard crew will take care of your every need. From gourmet menus inspired by your tastes to rendezvous diving, they will plan every detail, ensuring you can simply relax and enjoy time with loved ones.
For over 20 years, the charter experts at Boatbookings have created personalized itineraries through the Bahamas. Firsthand experience in the region, along with client feedback, has helped shape this sample itinerary. Whenever you are ready to begin planning your next trip to this utopia, contact our charter experts. We are thrilled to help turn your charter dreams into reality.
Map of your Bahamas Catamaran Itinerary
Day 1: Highbourne Cay
Greet your crew in Nassau at noon to begin your custom 7-day Bahamian itinerary. After a brief orientation, step onto the flybridge for sweeping views of the turquoise waters as your captain charts a course to Highbourne Cay. With a chilled glass of welcome Prosecco in hand, raise a toast to the extraordinary week of discovery that lies ahead.
Embark in Nassau: As the capital of the Bahamas, this bustling metropolitan area offers idyllic beaches, boutique shopping, and local cuisine. Spend the morning meandering through the streets before checking into your yacht at noon.
Sail to Highbourne Cay: Highbourne Cay will greet you with remote bays perfect for testing your yacht’s water toys. Anchor in Horseshoe Bay, then dive off the bow and into the crystalline waters with a SeaBob or E-Foil. For an off-yacht adventure, talk with your crew about renting golf carts to explore Highbourne Cay, where you can beach-hop around the islet or hike to the Crow's Nest for panoramic views.
Welcome Dinner on Board: After a day floating in the water, your personal chef will prepare a welcome dinner on board, featuring the fresh catch of the day and served with a cilantro, lemongrass, and coconut sauce. Optionally, you can go to Xuma’s Restaurant to kick off your week in the Bahamas. With outdoor seating, you will be perfectly positioned for incredible views of the sunset.
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Day 2: Norman's Cay
Wake to a tranquil morning in Highbourne Cay before setting course to Norman’s Cay, where exceptional snorkeling and diving await in luminous waters. Today promises a seamless sail, exciting destinations, and ample time to explore the turquoise waters. Conclude your day with aperitifs at Norman’s Cay Yacht Club and Restaurant as the sun dips below the horizon.
Exuma Sound: Before cruising to Norman’s Cay, step into the tender for a deep-sea fishing excursion or explore the famed technicolored underwater world of the Exuma Sound. Here stands a 23-meter vertical wall densely populated with marine life and offering a great site for snorkeling or scuba diving charters. With your yacht's underwater camera, you can capture stunning photos of these graceful creatures.
Sunken Smuggler’s Plane Wreck: En route to Norman’s Cay, pause for a leisurely lunch and swim beside the Sunken Smuggler’s Plane Wreck, widely believed to be the plane of Pablo Escobar. Once part of a notorious drug-smuggling era, the wreck now rests beneath crystal waters as a thriving reef where marine life draws snorkelers and divers into its storied depths.
Norman’s Cay Yacht Club Restaurant: Once you arrive at Norman’s Cay, drop anchor and explore the secluded bays with a paddleboard or kayak. Alternatively, take a walk to one of their eight stunning beaches. As the afternoon fades into evening, head to Norman’s Cay Yacht Club Restaurant. Located at the highest point of the island, you can indulge in authentic Bahamian cuisine with 360° views of the surrounding area.
Day 3: Hawksbill Cay
Get an early start to your day as you enjoy breakfast while your captain guides you to the hushed haven of Hawksbill Cay. With consistent winds, the sail between cays is the perfect opportunity to stretch out on the foredeck with a cup of coffee warming your hands. You will arrive at desolate anchorages with total exclusivity for a day of idyllic floats, water sports, and an elite onboard dining experience.
Sail to Hawksbill Cay: The sail from Norman’s Cay to Hawksbill Cay encourages you to luxuriate in your morning. After breakfast, settle onto the forward trampolines for sweeping views of the turquoise banks ahead. The quiet luxury of the Exumas will reveal itself through warm trade winds at your back and the sun on your face, adding up to island-standard perfection.
Water Toys: Drop anchor in a secluded bay on Hawksbill Cay and ease into the calm rhythm of the Exumas. Your crew will happily launch the yacht's water toys for wakeboarding or water skiing adventures. For those seeking a quieter pleasure, inflatable toys will allow you to drift across crystalline shallows, where sea turtles and rays glide effortlessly beneath the surface.
Dinner on Board: After a full day in the water, step back on board for a mouthwatering meal created by your personal chef. The aft deck of your catamaran turns into an intimate al fresco dining setting where you can take in the sunset as you dine. Whether you desire freshly caught fish or traditional Thai-style curry, dinner will be beautifully presented with a symphony of flavor.
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Day 4: Compass Cay
Greet the day as the sun rises over Hawksbill Cay, then tender ashore for an early morning hike where the golden glow of the new day makes for stunning views of the bay. Around mid-morning, you will set course for Compass Cay for a day defined by rare experiences and effortless adventure. From close encounters with graceful nurse sharks to natural jacuzzi experiences and underwater caves, it promises to be an awe-inspiring day.
Swim With Nurse Sharks: The shallow waters at Compass Cay Marina are home to a remarkable gathering of gentle nurse sharks. Accustomed to human presence and known for their calm nature, these graceful creatures offer guests the rare opportunity to swim and snorkel alongside them for a heart-pounding yet unforgettable encounter. Many of our top yachts provide state-of-the-art underwater cameras that turn this moment into a lasting memory.
Rachel’s Bubble Bath: After a thrilling morning, head inland to the islet’s natural jacuzzi known as Rachel’s Bubble Bath. The bath is a calm, shallow lagoon separated by a thin rock barrier. At high tide, waves crash into the warm body of water, creating a bubble bath effect. If you happen to come during low tide, no worries, the water is just as beautiful for a peaceful float.
Rocky Dundas: As one of the premier snorkeling spots in the Bahamas, Rocky Dundas is a scenic limestone tidal cave that is only accessible by boat. Tender here for an afternoon to swim through the hidden entrance and explore the dome-roofed cavern. You will see stalactites, stalagmites, and a diverse range of marine life. Back on board your private yacht, enjoy a dinner of mahi-mahi served with a lemon cherry tomato reduction and sweet potato purée, paired perfectly with a hand-selected wine to finish the evening.
Day 5: Staniel Cay
Wake up in Compass Cay to a slow morning and a breakfast of French toast with warmed maple syrup. Today you will cruise to Staniel Cay. On the way, you will stop by Pig Beach, where pigs may not fly, but they sure do swim! In the heart of the Exumas, you will find powdery white sand beaches, quiet anchorages, and an unhurried day doing exactly as you wish.
Pig Beach: Anchor at Pig Beach, and wade out into the water to swim with, feed, and pet the colony of pigs that call Pig Beach their home. They can typically be found swimming in the shallows or sunbathing on the warm sands. Bring a towel to watch the fun from the sand or grab a bathing suit and join in. As one of the main attractions in the Bahamas, this experience tends to be a guest favorite, perfect for adults and kids!
Thunderball Grotto: In the afternoon, you will cruise to Thunderball Grotto, where natural openings reveal a cave illuminated by beams of sunlight and filled with glistening waters. Slip beneath the surface to snorkel among colorful schools of fish or simply drift in the azure waters. As a famous filming location for two James Bond movies, the grotto offers a cinematic scene to explore, both above and below the water.
Hill House Restaurant: For dinner tonight, head off the boat to the Hill House Restaurant on Fowl Cay. The dining room sits at the highest point of elevation on the island and boasts 360° views of the surrounding water and islands. If you plan to go around sunset, be sure to bring a camera, as the view makes a great backdrop for family photos. You’ll anchor at Staniel Cay for the night before heading to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park the next day.
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Day 6: Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
Step onto the flybridge for a leisurely morning of freshly brewed coffee and artfully prepared fruit parfaits before raising anchor and embarking on the sixth day of your Bahamas charter itinerary. Today you will cruise to Iguana Beach, where you will meet some of the island’s natives, then head for the paradisical oasis of the famed Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, a protected reserve known for its untouched anchorages, translucent waters, and extraordinary natural beauty.
Iguana Beach: Before you leave for Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, make a stop at Iguana Beach. As the name suggests, the powder-white sands are home to the island’s thriving colony of iguanas. Accustomed to visitors, these friendly creatures can typically be found sunbathing on the sands. They are especially keen to interact if you bring small pieces of fruit. Just be sure to use a stick when feeding to avoid a nip on the hand!
Explore Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park: As a protected nature reserve, the shallow, tourmaline waters and sandbars on either side invite you to experience a slower pace of life. Grab your yacht's subwing and experience the thrill of being pulled behind the yacht's tender as you explore the shores. Your crew will be more than happy to get you in the water. Alternatively, visit the Natural Sea Aquarium and snorkel amongst majestic sea turtles, nurse sharks, and age-old corals.
Dinner on Board: Following a day of underwater adventures in Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, unwind in the plush seating of the flybridge as handcrafted cocktails are served against a golden hour canvas. As the stars begin to appear, head to the aft deck for an al fresco dining setting. Savor a hand-selected bottle of wine while indulging in perfectly seared scallops accompanied by a delicate cauliflower purée, all enjoyed beneath the night sky.
Day 7: Shroud Cay
Your last full day on charter will be spent on the heavenly shores of Shroud Cay. Wake early and cruise from the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park to Shroud Cay, where white sandy beaches offer a tranquil spot for an afternoon picnic, followed by a relaxed float in the crystal-clear waters. The day is entirely yours to do as you wish. From drift-snorkeling in the shallows to sunset tender rides among stingrays and sharks, Shroud Cay offers one last day of luxury and adventure.
Visit the Washing Machine: The island’s naturally occurring waterslide happens at high tide and will gently carry you out to a shallow reef. Jump into a channel, where water rushes through, creating a spinning effect like a washing machine, then releases you into the open water, where diverse marine life can often be seen. When you are ready to relax in the sand, step onto the nearest beach with a towel and your favorite book!
Tender Ride Through the Mangroves: After a day of thrilling tide pools, snorkel adventures, and the perfect beach nap, jump in your yacht’s tender for a sunset cruise through Shroud Cay’s mangroves. As a natural breeding ground for stingrays and nurse sharks, this is a great opportunity to witness the incredible ecosystem that mangroves provide. Be sure to bring a camera to take advantage of the golden hour hues.
Celebratory Dinner on Board: For your last night in the Bahamas, enjoy dinner on the aft deck of your luxury crewed catamaran. With the sunset in the background and a plate of seared lamb chops before you, it will be the chef’s kiss to an unbelievable week in the Bahamas.
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Day 8: Nassau
Ease into your last morning on board with a breakfast of avocado toast topped with poached eggs and arugula. If you wish, you can jump in the water for one more float in the Bahamas' flawless waters before your captain sails for Nassau for disembarkation at noon. After a week of indulgence, you will leave feeling completely relaxed and maybe even inspired to begin planning your next charter.
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