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Bahamas sailing charters and catamaran sailing
Abaco, Bahamas
Known as a sailing capital where, in charming 18th century
fishing villages, the art of shipbuilding continues as it has
for centuries. The
 Abaco
Islands consist of one main island and several cays, or islets
-- some of which are deserted. It is also the home of Treasure
Cay, recognized as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. With
so many secluded places to drop anchor, it is no wonder that it
is a favorite with sailors. A favorite stop on our Bahamas
catamaran sailing charters.
Andros, Bahamas
An
island of creeks and forests, it's the largest of The Bahamas,
Andros, the largest island in The Bahamas, boasts the
third-largest coral reef in the world, making it ideal for scuba
diving and snorkeling. It is the bone fishing capital of the
world and is famous for producing Andros handmade batik fabric.
A
favorite stop on our Bahamas catamaran sailing charters.
Berry
Islands,
Bahamas
Relatively unknown and un-crowded, the Berry Islands could be
called part of the ‘undiscovered’ Bahamas. A mere sail from
Nassau to the Berry Islands provide an excellent opportunity for
dolphin watching and deep-sea fishing. Chub Cay with with its
pristine near-shore reefs, walls, and beautiful white-sand
beaches is the ideal spot for snorkeling, scuba diving and
exploring. A bit further up the island chain, Alder Cay offers
a beautiful anchorage and ideal ‘conching’ grounds. A visit to
Little Harbor Cay is a must. Toted as the ‘prettiest and best”
harbor in the Berry Islands.
Hoffman’s Cay is undoubtedly one of
our favorite islands in all the Bahamas. Fringed by a
spectacular shallow reef on the Atlantic side and beautiful
white-sand beaches on the harbor side it offers the best of
everything. Great Harbor Cay and its miles of unspoiled beaches
is a stop not to be missed. Explore caves on the shoreline, look
for bonefish in the shallows and dive for conch on the grass
beds. Great Stirrup offers a snug anchorage at Panton Cove and
excellent spots for diving and snorkeling. A visit to the Berry
islands is a true out-island experience for guests who prefer an
out-island experience without crowds, traffic and commotion.
A
favorite stop on our Bahamas catamaran sailing charters.
Bimini,
Bahamas
Sport
fishing capital of the world where the waters teem with marlin,
sailfish, bluefin tuna and more. The Bimini Islands include
North Bimini, South Bimini and a bunch of tiny cays sprinkling
southward. Only 50 miles from Miami, these islands are known as
the sport fishing capital of the world. Bim ini is also the
former haunt of Ernest Hemingway, who used them as the setting
for his book, Islands in the Stream.
Cat Island,
Bahamas
Gently rolling hills and ancient Indian caves with a hermitage
at its peak. The Bahamas highest island is an explorer's
delight.
Eleuthera, Bahamas
Miles and miles of secluded pink beaches with excellent scuba
diving at nearby Spanish Wells and Harbour Island. On this
island is Dunmore Town, which looks like a Bahamian Cape Cod and
has houses dating back two hundred years. Eleuthera is an
idyllic setting for honeymooners, scuba divers, snorkeling and
people who appreciate pink sand beaches. The island of Eluthera
stretches over 90 miles of ocean and shallow banks. This area
encompasses beautiful waters for sailing, protected coves and
unexplored shores. The coastline of Eluthera is stunning, with
rolling hills interspersed with white-sand beaches. Many of the
settlements along the coastline have been described as
reminiscent of Cornish villages. The rugged eastern shore is
often inaccessible, but the favored lee shore allows access to
the high cliffs and views of the open Atlantic. Eluthera offers
several ports of call, including the quaint Gregory Town and the
historical Governor's Harbour. Water sports such as sailing,
snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and surfing are all popular
in Eluthera. Harbour Island, while not connected to Eluthera is
close enough to be considered part of it. It is a beautiful
island with cottages dating back to the 1800's, winding streets
that are traveled by golf carts and quaint shops. The Jewel of
Harbour Island is its world-renowned pink sand beaches. The
beach faces the Atlantic and is fringed by a barrier reefs. A
trip to Harbour Island is like taking a trip back in time-
Bahamas style! A favorite stop on our Bahamas catamaran sailing
charters.
Exuma,
Bahamas
Home of the famous Land and Sea Park, the 365 islands of the
Exumas offer one island for every day of the year!! Visit
islands with wild Iguanas and a variety of flora and fauna.
Scuba dive or snorkel reefs so pristine the life will amaze you.
Many of these islands were inhabited by pirates in days of long
ago, and many relics of this time can still be found. The
uninhabited cays provide private beaches and wildlife
sanctuaries.
A
favorite stop on our Bahamas catamaran sailing charters.
Grand Bahama,
Bahamas
Cosmopolitan Freeport/Lucaya offers non-stop action with
nightclubs, casinos, land and water sports. Nearby are tranquil,
quaint fishing villages. Freeport/Lucaya is the nation’s second
most populated city. People who are looking for a destination
that is foreign, yet feels familiar will appreciate Grand
Bahama. It has shopping, casinos, entertainment, sports, nature
parks and, of course, beaches.
Inagua, Bahamas
A
sanctuary for thousands of amazing pink flamingos in their
natural habitat.
Long Island, Bahamas
An
island of wandering hills and limestone caves. It also features
scuba dives to underwater shipwrecks.
New Providence, Bahamas
Nassau, the capital city, is located here, along with a wealth
of historical edifices, luxury hotels, cozy inns and intimate
lounges. This is the most popular spot in The Islands Of The
Bahamas. It has everything: glamorous casinos, exciting
nightlife, duty-free shopping, spectacular aquariums, historical
buildings, sandy beaches and sporting activities of every kind.
San Salvador, Bahamas
Where Columbus first set foot in the New World, it retains much
of its original unspoiled beauty. San Salvador, Cat Island, the
Berry Islands and others are part of The Out Islands. Great for
yachting and scuba diving, they are less populated and less
developed than the more famous locations, like Nassau. However,
they are rich in history (San Salvador was Columbus’ first
stop), wildlife and beautiful places to escape from the
pressures of modern life.
A
favorite stop on our Bahamas catamaran sailing charters.
Bahamas scuba and snorkeling Sites:
Abacos,Bahamas
Great
Abaco and the windward cays provide a good variety of
scuba
diving and snorkeling sites, from walls to wrecks. Here are some
dive masters favorites.
The Tarpon
Dive
This coral wall drops off to 50 feet and
offers a chance to swim with pet tarpons and feed a curious
green moray eel.
The Barge
Here you will find a World War II landing
craft at about 40 feet. This wreck is inhabited with
beautiful tropical fish.
The Wreck
Bonita
You can feed groupers by hand during this 60
foot dive to a World War II English transport.
The Wreck
San Jacinto
Explore this old steamship and feed the green
moray eel that inhabits this ship that sank in 40 feet of
water in 1865.
Hole in the
Wall
Don't forget your camera when you visit these
caverns that offer a variety of fascinating subjects. Divers
can also swim through the huge coral head at 50 feet.
Sandy Cay
This is reported to be the largest stand of
elkhorn coral in the world.
The Wreck
of the Adirondacks
Lying in 30 feet of water near the Man-O-War
Cay, you will find this wreck with her cannons still exposed
and well preserved.
Andros,
Bahamas
Andros
offers an endless range of scuba diving and snorkeling
experiences with the world's third largest barrier reef
offshore.
Brad's
Mountain
Hordes of reef fish can be seen amidst sea
fans and corals of all kinds, where the majestic coral heads
rise from a 60-foot bottom to form this impressive
underwater peak.
Over the
Wall
Large fish and rays, as well as myriad coral
and sponges can be seen at this dive which starts at 80 feet
with a decent to 185 feet on the Tongue of the Ocean Wall,
which drops off to more than 6,000 feet.
The Blue
Hole
With depths ranging from 40 to 100 feet, this
tame blue hole is an occasional home to sharks and large
rays.
The Barge
which was sunk intentionally in the mid
1960's, has become a home for large grouper. It sits in 70
feet of water.
Alex and
Cara Caverns
Limited to experienced divers only, these
dives are on the edge of the wall at a depth of 90 feet.
The Black
Forest
a crop of at least 30 black coral trees at 70
feet.
Bimini, Bahamas
Little
Caverns
While scuba diving Bimini you will see larger
reef creatures during this 65 to 80 foot dive amidst the
mountainous coral formations on a white-sand bottom.
Bimini
Barge
If you want to see a good view of a 120-foot
sunken vessel, dive this wreck which lies in 90 feet of
crystal clear water, not far from the dock.
Hawksbill
Reef
This 50-60-foot site was chosen by the
Foundation for Ocean Research for the filming of the
television series "The Last Frontier". It is home to large
numbers of reef fish and lobsters.
Off the
Wall
Peer over the abyss that drops to 2,000 feet
as you drift along the Continental Shelf carried by the Gulf
Stream at 130 feet.
Exuma,
Bahamas
Exuma
boasts a number of blue holes, caves, and caverns. Scuba divers
must be cavern-certified to participate in these, even though
each has a safety line.
Angelfish Blue
Hole
Scuba dive with curious angels will come
close enough to look right into your mask at this dive
starting at 30 feet, descending to 90, and then leveling off
into a network of caves, this hole is a vertical shaft 25-30
feet in diameter.
Mystery
Cave
Starting at an easy 15 feet and dropping to
97, this cavern network extends below Stocking Island. The
intricacy and expanse of the network itself was demonstrated
when divers released dye near the entrance and it surfaced
four miles offshore.
Crab Cay
Blue Hole
Spiny lobster, grunts, snappers, and round
sting rays are among the dramatic archways of this crevasse
which is 30 to 40 feet wide and ranges from 30 to 90 feet in
depth.
Harbor Island and Spanish Wells,
Bahamas
The
Arch-Schools of jacks, rays, and an occasional shark are found
among the formations of spur and groove coral of this coral
archway formed by the collapse of a cavern. This dive extends
from 75 to 110 feet.
The Blow Hole
This extremely safe and easy dive takes you
through a network of grottoes populated by parrot fish,
tarpon, and lobsters. It is easily reached from Harbor
Island. Carved into the underwater base of Eleuthera by the
wave action of the Atlantic Ocean is this dramatic
amphitheater cavern.
The Plateau
Through acres of ridges that begin at about
40 feet and plunge to canyons at 90 feet you will find large
schools of grouper.
Current
Cut
Sea life is virtually limitless at this fast
drift dive which carries divers with the tide at upwards of
10 knots through a passage in the coast of Eleuthera. Depths
range from 35 to 60 feet.
The
Grotto
This hollow mound of coral has been known to
be the hangout of "sleeping" sharks.
Civil War
Train Wreck
Part of a Union train captured by the
Confederacy and sold to a Cuban sugar plantation which
plunged from a barge in 1865 is what you will find in just
20 feet of water. Snorkel or scuba dive the few remains of
this locomotive which struck the Devil's Backbone on its way
to Havana.
Long
Island,
Bahamas
There is
no shortage of scuba and snorkeling sites along the shores and
in deeper water around Long Island.
Grouper Valley
You will not want to miss this site each year
in November, when large groupers amass in schools virtually
acres in width. It is set among
underwater mountains that extend from 40 to 80 feet below
the surface.
The North
Long Island Wall
You will need good weather for this dive
which features colonies of black coral under the ledges and
deep cuts and channels. The top of the wall is at about 100
feet and drops to sandy bottoms at 130 feet.
Grouper
Village
Here you will find the half dozen or so tame
grouper who expect to be fed, so don't forget to take along
some food. Also, make sure to keep your eyes out for the
350lb jewfish who live here as well.
Barracuda
Heads
Pet a tame barracuda during this 20-50 foot
dive which is close off-shore and crossed by cuts.
Shark Reef
A half hour boat ride will take you to the
eight to eighteen Caribbean Reef Sharks, and some bulls, in
just 30 feet of water. There is no other shark dive
worldwide equal to what you will find here. Dependable and
safe for viewing and photographing.
Cape Santa
Maria Ship's Graveyard
This ship was sunk on purpose to provide
divers a wreck they could dive completely and safely. The
intact MS Comberbach, a 103 foot ship, lies at 100 feet and
is not far from a 45-foot pleasure cruiser that sank
accidentally.
Conception
Island Wall
The average visibility is 150 feet and better
at this dive off a beautiful leeside beach. It plunges from
45 feet to bottomless. This has been described as one of the
most beautiful walls in the entire Bahamas and Caribbean.
Naturally perfect in dramatic scenery and the perfect beauty
of all types of sponge and soft/hard coral life.
Southampton
Reef
Pause to explore a large ocean freighter,
almost intact, in a perfect setting for snorkeling and scuba
diving at 20 to 30 feet. This is a massive reef boasting
fantastic elkhorn and staghorn coral on its tops, plunging
to 90 fee along its edge. Here you will find lots of fish
life.
The Rum Cay
Wall
Clear waters accent this plunge that starts
at 40 or so feet and drops off to extreme depths. Just a
half mile away lie the cannon balls, winches, and anchors of
the Ocean Conqueror, a British steam-powered battleship. All
in just 25 feet of water.
San
Salvador,
Bahamas
The waters of San
Salvador are wonderfully clear year-round. With 100 to 200-foot
visibility the norm they are abundant with sites for excellent
wall diving.
Grouper
Gully
Large numbers of some major denizens of the
deep are found here, as the name suggests.
The Devil's
Claw
Seeming to have been created by the action of
some giant underwater claw are the large deep gauges in this
wall. They arranged side-by-side at 45 feet and continue to
a plateau of 85 feet.
The Hump
Perfect for night dives and guaranteed
sighting of eels, starfish, anemones, and an array of shrimp
is this small mound rising from the sandy bottom.
Basket Case
Beginning at about 30 feet, along a vertical
wall cut at one point by a deep grotto, you will find basket
sponges.
The
Frescaté
Perfect for novice divers, this wreck at just
20 feet gives you a chance to see a 261-foot freighter which
ran aground and went down in 1902.
Walker's Cay,
Bahamas
The
northernmost of the Abacos, offers diving and snorkeling with
excellent visibility up to 100 feet, perfect for underwater
photography. It is fringed by a barrier reef and most of the
dive masters' favorite sites are within 15 minutes of the dock.
Old Wreck
A pet octopus lives in the anchor winch of
this wreck among the purple feather dusters, bright yellow
and blue basuet starfish and seawhips.
Charlie's
Canyons
This shallow dive at 25 feet will find you
amongst the schools of French grunts, Nassau grouper, and
squirrelfish. Legend has it that ancient cannon can found
here as well.
Sue's Reef
at 25-30 feet, in a system of ledges and
canyons, you will see sunken relics of World War II and the
damsels, snappers, and grunts guarding over them.
Queen's II
Here you will come face to face with pelagics,
such as kingfish, amberjack, mackerel and possibly schools
of dolphin at the outer edges of the Little Bahama Bank.
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