Exumas Yacht Charter
At the Glance
- Easy-Access from the U.S.
- Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park
- Thunderball Swim-in Cave
- The Pigs of Major Cay
Why vacation in your backyard when you can jump to a tropical paradise in the same time it would take you to drive to a local state park? A quick 1-hour flight from Florida, Nassau is the perfect launching point to the 365 islands and cays of the Exumas. This chain of off-the-beaten-path “Out Islands” is the heart of the Bahamas where you can spend a week living like Robinson Crusoe.
Nothing beats island-hopping in the Exuma Cays. From uncrowded white sand beaches to laid-back Bahamian charm, these islands are as exotic as the South Pacific but just one short flight away from North America. Come for the bluest blue water hues you’ll ever see and stay for the best finger-licking food you’ll ever eat. With so much to fill your senses, we bet you can’t visit just once.
Please note: Due to the challenging sailing conditions throughout the Exumas, we’re only accepting bookings for sailors who qualify as expert level, or for crewed and skippered charters where we do all the hard work. Complete our sailing resume or power resume to check if you’re eligible or relax and let us add our expertise. It is also mandatory to have a valid sailing license/certification. Learn more here.
Cruising in Exumas
Book a 5-Star yacht charter vacation with sparkling turquoise waters and warm trade winds that will wash your worries away. The Exumas weather conditions are fantastic year-round with air temps of 80-85F and water at 70-75F. Navigation can be tricky due to shallow waters and the 40-mile passage to reach the island chain from Nassau makes these cruising grounds more suitable for experienced boaters. Not up for the stress? No worries – let one of our skippers take the helm and provide local knowledge to the best spots or relax completely with our all-inclusive Crewed Yachts where you’ll be treated like a celebrity.
Exumas Highlights
Explore the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park — one of the largest protected marine parks in the world or swim inside a cave made famous by a James Bond movie. The Exumas chain extends over 100 miles north-south through the heart of the Bahamas and packs in highlights both ashore and below the waterline.
Qualifications required to sail in Exumas:
Cruising Licences
NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master | SLC, IPC, ICC | ASA 103/US Sailing Basic Coastal Cruising or above
Sailing Experience
Level 3 – At least 20 days or 400 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht
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What Guests are Saying
The vacation was wonderful. The sailing was good and the Captain and chef was excellent.
The entire team was professional and very friendly. this was my third year chartering a catamaran and by far the best. Thanks to Garrett and his team for making it a great experience.
Immaculate and well-designed boat; responsive customer service, excellent chart and boat briefing.
Service and communication were great. The boat was clean and well equipped. Transport from the airport to our boat was seamless. Our captain (Leroy) was great—professional, knowledgeable and friendly!
Garrison, Alexis and the entire staff were all so friendly and exceptional with customer
Service. Love the Nassau base!
We have rented 3 times from the Moorings and your staff is exceptional.
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