7-Night Exumas Yacht Charter Itinerary
Roundtrip: Georgetown → Georgetown
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Charter Time: 12:00 PM embarkation | 12:00 PM disembarkation
No night passages
Total Estimated Distance: ~95–115 NM
Daily Cruising: 1–4 hours max
Overview Route
Georgetown → Lee Stocking Island → Little Farmer’s Cay → Staniel Cay → Compass Cay → Warderick Wells → Shroud Cay → Georgetown
Day 1 (12PM): Georgetown → Lee Stocking Island
Distance: 8 NM
Cruising Time: ~1 hour
After boarding in Elizabeth Harbour, enjoy a relaxed welcome cruise south to the quiet anchorages near Lee Stocking Island.
This first afternoon is all about easing into island time — paddleboarding, snorkeling along coral heads, and sunset cocktails on deck.
Highlights:
- Calm, protected anchorage
- Easy first swim stop
- Gorgeous Exuma sunset
Day 2: Lee Stocking → Little Farmer’s Cay
Distance: 22 NM
Cruising Time: ~2.75 hours
Cruise north along the Exuma chain over brilliant turquoise banks toward Little Farmer’s Cay, one of the most authentic settlements in the Exumas.
Swim off white sandbars, explore the small island community, or fish the surrounding waters.
Highlights:
- Local Bahamian charm
- Sandbars at low tide
- Excellent fishing grounds
Day 3: Little Farmer’s → Staniel Cay
Distance: 18 NM
Cruising Time: ~2.25 hours
Today brings you to iconic Staniel Cay, the heart of the central Exumas.
Anchor near Thunderball Grotto (famous from James Bond films) and snorkel through its underwater cave system. Visit the Staniel Cay Yacht Club for lunch or enjoy a beach bonfire-style evening onboard.
Highlights:
- Thunderball Grotto snorkeling
- Vibrant turquoise anchorages
- Beach hopping & sand spits
Day 4: Staniel Cay → Compass Cay
Distance: 6 NM
Cruising Time: ~45 minutes
A short scenic cruise brings you to Compass Cay, known for its famous nurse sharks.
Swim alongside these gentle creatures at the marina docks, then explore secluded beaches or enjoy a long afternoon anchored off a remote cay.
Highlights:
- Nurse shark encounter
- Secluded beaches
- Crystal-clear shallows
Day 5: Compass Cay → Warderick Wells (Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park)
Distance: 12 NM
Cruising Time: ~1.5 hours
Sail into the protected beauty of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, one of the Caribbean’s most pristine marine reserves.
Warderick Wells offers hiking trails with panoramic views and spectacular snorkeling in untouched reefs.
Highlights:
- Boo Boo Hill lookout
- Protected reefs
- Incredible water clarity
Day 6: Warderick Wells → Shroud Cay
Distance: 20 NM
Cruising Time: ~2.5 hours
Cruise north to Shroud Cay, famous for its winding tidal creeks and hidden mangrove rivers.
Take the tender up through the mangroves to a stunning sandbar that feels completely untouched.
Highlights:
- Mangrove river exploration
- Elevated sandbars
- Wildlife spotting
Day 7: Shroud Cay → Georgetown
Distance: 20–25 NM
Cruising Time: ~3–3.5 hours
Enjoy a final morning swim before beginning your return cruise south to Elizabeth Harbour.
Arrive mid-afternoon with time for one last paddleboard session or sunset toast in Georgetown.
Highlights:
- Open-bank cruising
- Final swim stop
- Relaxed final evening onboard
Day 8 (12PM Disembarkation): Georgetown
Farewell brunch onboard and disembarkation by 12:00 PM.
