The Exumas Yacht Charter: Explore the Best of the Bahamas
The Exumas Yacht Charter
Stretching across an extraordinary chain of 365 islands and cays, the Exumas are the Bahamas at their most spectacular. Powder-white beaches, shifting sandbars, luminous turquoise shallows, and secluded anchorages create a cruising ground that feels almost purpose-built for private yachts.
A yacht charter through the Exumas allows you to move effortlessly between uninhabited islands, protected marine environments, sophisticated private cay resorts, and tiny settlements where life still revolves around the sea. From Highbourne Cay and Norman's Cay in the north to Staniel Cay, Black Point, Great Exuma, and Stocking Island farther south, every day can reveal an entirely different side of the archipelago.
What makes the Exumas exceptional is the freedom a yacht provides. Swim from deserted beaches before breakfast, snorkel through underwater caves, explore shallow creeks by tender, dine beneath the stars in an empty anchorage, and wake the following morning surrounded by nothing but impossibly clear Bahamian water.
The Exumas is a yacht charter area in Bahamas and includes these destinations:
Allan's Cay
Explore Allan's Cay by yacht in the Exumas, with protected Bahamian rock iguanas, secluded beaches, turquoise anchorages and pristine waters.
Big Major Cay
Explore Big Major Cay by yacht, home to the famous Exuma swimming pigs, Pig Beach, turquoise anchorages and pristine central Bahamas waters.
Black Point
Explore Black Point by yacht in the Exumas, with authentic Bahamian island life, beautiful beaches, a spacious anchorage and laid-back local charm.
Cambridge Cay
Explore Cambridge Cay by yacht, with protected moorings, pristine beaches, Rocky Dundas caves and spectacular snorkeling in the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park.
Cave Cay
Explore Cave Cay by yacht in the Exumas, with secluded beaches, natural caves, vast sandbanks, sheltered anchorages and spectacular turquoise waters.
Compass Cay
Explore Compass Cay by yacht, with nurse sharks, Crescent Beach, Rachel's Bubble Bath, protected waters and pristine scenery in the Exumas.
George Town
Explore George Town by yacht, with Elizabeth Harbour, protected anchorages, local culture, beaches and easy access to the spectacular southern Exumas.
Great Exuma
Explore Great Exuma by yacht, with George Town, Elizabeth Harbour, pristine beaches, protected anchorages and easy access to the southern Exumas.
Great Guana Cay
Explore Great Guana Cay by yacht in the Exumas, with secluded beaches, White Point, Oven Rock Cave, authentic island life and clear turquoise waters.
Highbourne Cay
Explore Highbourne Cay by yacht, with a protected marina, pristine beaches, reef snorkeling and an ideal gateway to the northern Exumas.
Lee Stocking Island
Explore Lee Stocking Island by yacht, with secluded beaches, Perry's Peak, sheltered anchorages, hiking trails and wild southern Exumas scenery.
Little Farmer's Cay
Explore Little Farmer's Cay by yacht, with authentic Bahamian culture, turquoise anchorages, sea turtles, local dining and relaxed southern Exumas charm.
Musha Cay
Explore Musha Cay by yacht in the Exumas, with private beaches, spectacular sandbars, protected anchorages and exclusive island luxury.
Norman's Cay
Explore Norman's Cay by yacht in the Exumas, with turquoise anchorages, secluded beaches, a famous plane wreck and luxury marina facilities.
Pipe Cay & Pipe Creek
Explore Pipe Cay & Pipe Creek by yacht, with spectacular sandbars, turquoise tidal channels, secluded beaches and pristine central Exumas scenery.
Rudder Cut Cay
Explore Rudder Cut Cay by yacht in the Exumas, with an underwater piano, secluded beaches, limestone caves, sandbars and pristine turquoise waters.
Shroud Cay
Explore Shroud Cay by yacht, with mangrove creeks, secluded beaches, tidal adventures and pristine nature in the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park.
Staniel Cay
Explore Staniel Cay by yacht, with Thunderball Grotto, Pig Beach, pristine beaches, turquoise anchorages and one of the Exumas' premier yacht marinas.
Stocking Island
Explore Stocking Island by yacht, with sheltered Elizabeth Harbour anchorages, white-sand beaches, hiking trails, snorkeling and laid-back Exumas charm.
Warderick Wells
Explore Warderick Wells by yacht, with iconic moorings, Boo Boo Hill, pristine beaches, reefs and protected nature in the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park.
Why The Exumas Is a Perfect Yacht Charter Area
The Exumas offer one of the finest combinations of natural beauty, privacy, and island-hopping anywhere in the Caribbean. The islands lie close enough together to create relaxed daily passages, yet the sheer number of cayes means even a week-long charter can feel completely different from one day to the next.
The region is also exceptionally varied. The 176-square-mile Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park protects a remarkable stretch of reefs, mangroves, beaches, and marine habitats, while farther south the cruising grounds become increasingly social around Staniel Cay and Great Exuma.
Most importantly, the Exumas reward exploring by water. Many of their greatest experiences are found away from roads and resorts, hidden inside shallow creeks, behind isolated cayes, or beneath the surface of the sea. A crewed yacht gives you the tenders, water toys, local knowledge, and flexibility to experience these places properly while returning each evening to complete privacy and five-star service onboard.
The Exumas Top Highlights
The Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park: Cruise through 176 square miles of protected reefs, mangrove creeks, untouched beaches, and brilliant turquoise water in one of the Bahamas' most extraordinary marine environments.
The Swimming Pigs of Big Major Cay: Approach the famous Pig Beach directly from your yacht or tender and meet the swimming pigs that have transformed this otherwise uninhabited Exuma cay into one of the Bahamas' most recognizable experiences.
Thunderball Grotto at Staniel Cay: Swim or snorkel into a hidden underwater cave just west of Staniel Cay, where shafts of sunlight illuminate coral, tropical fish, and the dramatic cavern made famous by the James Bond film Thunderball.
The Secluded Anchorages of the Exuma Cays: Drop anchor beside places such as Highbourne Cay, Compass Cay, Pipe Creek, and Warderick Wells, where brilliant shallows, white sandbars, and almost empty horizons capture the true freedom of exploring the Bahamas by private yacht.
The Exumas Itineraries
- Swim with the world-famous pigs of Big Major Cay and feed friendly nurse sharks at Compass Cay marina.
- Explore pristine reefs, spectacular mangrove channels and protected marine environments inside the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
- Cruise through some of the clearest turquoise water, finest powder-white sandbars, and most photogenic cays in the entire Bahamas.
- Begin with Thunderball Grotto's underwater caves and the world-famous swimming pigs around Staniel Cay.
- Cruise north through protected reefs, spectacular mangrove channels and deserted powder-white Exuma beaches.
- Enjoy comfortable short island-hopping passages while continuously discovering new anchorages without retracing the route south.
- Combine the brilliant turquoise shallows of the Exumas with Eleuthera's dramatic Atlantic coastline and striking topography.
- Visit swimming pigs, protected reefs, and the world-famous pink sand beaches of Harbour Island in one ambitious week.
- See the striking natural contrast between deep Atlantic blue and shallow Bahamian turquoise at Glass Window Bridge.
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From your initial enquiry to the final day of your journey, we’re here to guide you through every step with trusted advice, personalised recommendations, and seamless support throughout your charter.
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