Just 50 miles off Florida's coast, the 700 islands of the Bahamas stretch 600 miles towards the Caribbean. The shallow waters are home to more than 30 diving destinations, shallow fishing waters, unspoiled reefs and fantastic beaches.

 

 

Day One:

NASSAU AND PARADISE ISLAND

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Starting out of Nassau, our first day will be exploring it, and the neighboring Paradise Island. These two bustling isles lie in stark contrast to the peaceful shores of islands and cays that await your cruise. Dedicated to tourism, the islands offer a plethora of resorts and boutiques, and the largest casino in the Caribbean - the Atlantis Resort and Casino.

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Day Two:

PARADISE ISLAND TO WARDERICK WELLS CAY

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As the capital shrinks into the distance and you enter Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, prepare for a dive or snorkel through the underwater world of the 176-mile natural marine preserve, known as the Garden of Eden.

 

A great way to start the tour of the Exumas is to anchor up to Warderick Wells. Famous for being the headquarters of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, this island provides an amazing glimpse into some truly unique treasures. One of which is Stromatolites, an extremely rare early life form from ancient times on Earth. Climbing a trail to the top of Boo Boo Hill will give unrivalled panoramic views of the island and the Land and Sea Park.

 

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Day Three:

WARDERICK WELLS CAY TO STANIEL CAY

 

We will continue down the Exumas and anchor off Big Major's Spot - home of the swimming pigs. They start casually swimming out to the tender. You can feed them, pet them and even swim with them.
The nearby waters are ideal for water sports. Move on to Staniel Cay and take the tender to the Thunderball Grotto made famous by the Bond movie of the same name and also featuring in 1983 American spy film, 'Never Say Never Again'.

 

Onboard the island you can purchase local delicacies and also visit a beautiful church set in a stunning location. Staniel Cay is also the closest landing strip to your next destination, Compass Cay.

 

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Day Four:

STANIEL CAY TO COMPASS CAY

 

Compass Cay is an ideal family spot. Children (and adults) can conquer their fears and recover on the plethora of beautiful sandy beaches.

 

Hanging out on the dock at Compass Cay Marina is the perfect way to cure any fears of sharks. Friendly nurse sharks mount the dock for you to pet them. This incredible experience is suitable for all ages and will completely change your mind set on these normally ferocious animals.

 

After meeting the sharks stretch your legs by taking the glorious jungle walk, and if you're feeling brave take on the 92 foot highest peak on the island.

 

Rejoin the world of relaxation by enjoying some of the 13 luxurious beaches Compass Cay has to offer. Keep yourself refreshed during your visit by indulging in Rachel's Bubble Bath, the natural pool of sea foam from mother nature.

 

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Day Five:

COMPASS CAY TO SHROUD CAY

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Experience a private island at Shroud Cay: Shroud Cay provides privacy beyond all measure creating an idyllic paradise.

Your next port of call is to an uninhabited area which forms a part of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. Completely untouched by any outside influence, this island is the perfect setting to create your very own private island escape for the day.

Taking Blue Mind’s tender around the narrow rivers you can be treated to spectacular sights which look like they have never been seen by any other humans. Feeling like you are marooned on a desert island this is an experience of paradise at its purest.

Back into the main body of water, you are likely to witness more fish species than you can count and even encounter some turtles.

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Day Six:

SHROUD CAY TO HIGHBOURNE CAY

 

Once a watermelon plantation, this island is famous for being shaped as the letter H and hosts a likely scenario that your footprints can be the only footprints in the sand.

Rise early and take the tender for deep-sea fishing trips off the east coast of Highbourne Cay where you'll catch grouper, snapper and tuna. Back on board, you can simply soak up the sun on deck or there are plenty of opportunities for diving and snorkeling - directly off the cay is a drop-off that faces the Exuma Sound a 23-metre vertical wall that is densely populated with marine life.
Enjoy Highbourne’s eight beaches - deserted pieces of paradise, all within walking distance of the Marina - are among the best-kept secrets in The Bahamas.

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Day Seven:

HIGHBOURNE CAY TO ALLAN'S CAY AND NASSAU

 

Take your breakfast on the aft deck whilst you spot rays in the waters below, before raising anchor and cruising to Allan's Cay. The three islets that make up the Cay have a perfect anchorage at their center. Local Bahamian iguanas can be found in the surrounding shallow waters and they'll love it if you take them a banana or two.
Following a last swim in the blue Bahamian waters, return to Nassau for a final fling of Caribbean fun.