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
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
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.
Spanish 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
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.
Moraine 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
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.
Green Turtle 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
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.
Treasure 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 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
Settlement Harbour
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 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.
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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