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Abacos Sailing Itinerary
A cluster of islands in the northern Bahamas, Abacos is a blissful blue paradise for the passionate sailor. An Abacos sailing itinerary will take you all around the islets of the sheltered Sea of Abaco on an adventure ideal for couples, friends, and families alike.
One day you’ll be anchored off an uninhabited cay to snorkel on coral reefs in crystal clear water with excellent visibility, and the next you’ll be strolling the quiet streets of towns that were first settled hundreds of years ago.
How to choose your Abacos sailing itinerary
We offer two sailing itineraries for Abacos: a sailing charter itinerary, and a power charter itinerary. Your choice depends on which kind of yacht you envision yourself cruising across the waves on.
Whether your charter is bareboat, skippered or crewed, our Abacos sailing charter itinerary would see you leisurely gliding through rich blue waters on a monohull-style sailboat. If you’re looking for bliss, there’s nothing like a sailing charter for tuning into the sounds of the water lapping the sides of the yacht, the breeze caressing your sails, and the distant calls of passing birds.
If you want something faster, our Abacos power charter itinerary is ideal. By taking out one of our power catamarans, you and your loved ones can race across magnificent blue stretches in style. With more underfloor and overhead space, this is an excellent choice for families and larger groups. It is also ideal for individuals with less sailing experience.
Our Abacos sailing itineraries at a glance
Our Abacos sailing itinerary takes you around secluded cays and bustling harbors for a true taste of the beauty Abacos has to offer, visiting spots like:
- Great Guana Bay
- Manjack Cay
- Green Turtle Cay
- Hope Town
- Little Harbour
- Lynyard Cay
- Man-O-War Cay
Our Abacos power itinerary visits a few of the same locations, but also covers bigger destinations with space for a power yacht to moor, including:
- Great Guana Bay
- Spanish Cay
- Moraine Cay
- Green Turtle Cay
- Treasure Cay
- Settlement Harbour
- Elbow Cay
Explore our Abacos sailing itineraries in more detail below.
Abacos Power Charter – 7 Day Itinerary
Great Guana Cay
Known for its expansive white-sand beach on the Atlantic side, Great Guana Cay is sparsely populated with few stores or restaurants. It’s an incredibly scenic island, one that will inspire you to return for more fun. Anchor off in Fisher’s Bay and enjoy a beautiful sunset, or head to shore for some of the popular refreshments like the blaster in Grabbers or the Nipper on the other side of the island.
Mooring
Moorings are available for a fee through Dive Guana in Settlement Harbor. Orchid bay Marina is found at the same place, with all facilities. The best anchorage is in Fisher’s Bay. Just North of Settlement Harbour. Bakers bay in the North has a great anchorage, but the activities are restricted to the beach, as the rest of property inland is private.
Dinghy dockage: Dinghy dockage is available at Fisher’s Bay.
Things to do
Dive Guana is a full-service dive shop that also rents out bikes. There are several restaurants, including the famous Grabbers Bar & Grill, or Nipper’s. From Baker’s bay, venture to Spoil Cay with a dinghy for shell collecting and exploring.
Facilities
Dockage is available at Orchid Bay Marina on the south side of Settlement Harbor. Provisions are available in town.
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Spanish Cay
Spanish Cay yachting is the essence of luxury at this private resort island. There are many amenities and three great beaches.
Mooring
Marina and anchorages available
Dinghy dockage: No dinghy dockage is available.
Things to do
Full-service marina.
Facilities
Dockage, full electric hook-ups, and fuel are available.
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Moraine Cay
Cruising in Moraine Cay waters takes you out beyond Great Abaco Island to the incredibly beautiful cays and reefs north of Little Abaco. It’s isolated, scenic, and serene in this tropical paradise. Moraine Cay is perched atop the reef system and is vaguely reminiscent of the South Pacific. You’ll definitely get a good sense of the “Out Islands” and why they are so popular.
Mooring
No moorings are available. The only anchorage is in a small nook at the south end of the island, sheltered only from the north-westerly winds.
Dinghy dockage: No dinghy dockage is available.
Things to do
The snorkeling off the east end of Moraine Cay is spectacular over coral gardens teeming with colorful tropical fish, and there’s a beautiful beach at the anchorage ideal for swimming and beach combing.
Facilities
No facilities for yachts are available.
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Green Turtle Cay
New Plymouth, the quaint village on Green Turtle Cay, is the epitome of Bahamian charm with its narrow streets, white picket fences, and brightly painted buildings. First settled in 1783, at the end of the American Revolution, it grew into the second largest city in the Bahamas by the 1800s. Now it’s known for its shops, restaurants, and historic sites popular among boaters, making New Plymouth yachting a delight. The main harbour is White Sound.
Mooring
There are moorings available in White Sound, as well as marina facilities – Green Turtle Club and Bluff House marina. Anchorages exist off of New Plymouth and outside of White Sound and Cocoa bay. Holding is poor in Black Sound, but there are mooring buoys and a marina available.
Dinghy dockage: Dinghy dockage is available.
Things to do
The Green Turtle Club in White Sound is highly recommended. New Plymouth is great for sightseeing, museum visiting and restaurants.
Facilities
Dockage, fuel, water, ice, showers, provisions, and are available. Rent gold carts or bicycles, visit museums.
Green Turtle Cay – New Plymouth
North of Marsh Harbor, surrounded by a jade-green sea, sits the scenic stretch of Green Turtle Cay. Natural beauty and modern day charm come together in the harbors of Black and White sounds, the food of local restaurants, and the stories surrounding significant sites. Dive into a unique learning experience to understand the ecology of the Bahamas’ reefs with exhibits at Captain Roland Roberts House Environment Center. Those with a predilection for history may find themselves strolling through the Albert Lowe Museum’s art and photography exhibits about New Plymouth. Like many areas in the Bahamas, Green Turtle Cay became a new home for former British colonists after the American Revolution ended. These long-gone, but not forgotten, British settlers are commemorated with a bronze sculpture that stands in the Memorial Sculpture Garden.
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Treasure Cay
Treasure Cay was developed as a resort in the 1950s, the first of its kind in the Abacos. Famous for its beautiful crescent-shaped, white-sand beach ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Mooring
Mooring balls are available, anchorage space is limited.
Dinghy dockage: Dinghy dockage is available.
Things to do
The 3-plus-mile white-sand beach is the main attraction at Treasure Cay, where you can swim, or sunbathe. There is a local restaurant on the north end of the beach.
Facilities
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Settlement Harbour
Cruising in Settlement Harbour waters brings you to the southern end of Great Guana Cay, where you’ll find a number of attractions within an easy walk from your luxury yacht that you can’t easily reach from Bakers Bay at the northwest end of the island. Although it is still a sleepy hamlet, Settlement Harbour has undergone development in recent years, boosting its popularity as a great place to visit during your charter.
Mooring
Mooring balls are available for a fee through Dive Guana in Settlement Harbour and there is the Orchard Bay Marina. You can anchor in Fishers Bay.
Dinghy dockage: Dinghy dockage is available in Fishers Bay and there is a public dock in Settlement Harbour.
Things to do
A popular attraction of Settlement Harbour cruising is the chance to dine out at one of the restaurants. Nipper’s Beach Bar & Grill is just a short walk from your yacht. Perched on high sand dunes on the ocean side of the island, the views from Nipper’s are truly spectacular as you watch the swells break on the outer reef. Other restaurants worthy of a visit are Orchid Bay Restaurant, and Grabbers Bar & Grill. They all serve good food. Dive Guana is a full-service dive shop and offers bicycle rentals, so you can take a tour of the island to see the sights.
Facilities
Dockage is available at Orchid Bay Marina on the south side of Settlement Harbour. Some provisions are available in town.
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Elbow Cay
Elbow Cay has much to offer cruisers, including historic Hope Town, White Sound, and Tahiti Beach. Snorkeling, and fine dining are all popular pastimes. Yachting in Tahiti Beach waters is a highlight of cruising to Elbow Cay.
Mooring
Mooring slips in marinas in Hope Town are available and can be reserved in advance of your arrival. No anchorage is available in Hope Town Harbour. There’s an anchorage off Tahiti Beach.
Dinghy dockage: Dinghy dockage is available in Hope Town.
Things to do
The Wyannie Malone Museum is named for Hope Town’s founder, Wyannie Malone, who fled her home in South Carolina because of the American Revolution. She began the settlement of Hope Town with fellow refugees in 1785. The museum is a fascinating homage to this turbulent time in British and American history, which helped give the Bahamas part of its unique character. Naturally, a climb to the top of Elbow Reef Lighthouse is a must; the views are extraordinarily beautiful. There are a number of eclectic shops. Restaurants include Cap’n Jacks, On Da Beach Restaurant, Firefly Bar and Grill and Bridget’s Rum Bar & Restaurant. At White Sound, you’ll find the casual elegance of the Abaco Inn and the Boat House Restaurant.
Facilities
Dockage is available in Hope Town and White Sound. Fuel, water, ice, provisions, Internet access, and golf cart rentals are available.
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