Sail in luxury
in the Bahamas

All of our yachts have a fishing rod onboard - we usually troll a line when sailing from island to island and will often catch yellow fin, wahoo, mahi-mahi or similar .... which might become lunch, served fresh off the yachts barbecue or as a sushi/sashimi dish!

The temperature of the crystal-blue water averages an amazing 80°F year-round, which means that it’s perfect for diving and other water adventures, such as snorkeling.

Some of the most spectacular dive sites in the Bahamas are around the Abacos. Because of direct exposure to the Atlantic Ocean, the reefs here are fairly shallow, mostly 60 feet or less, which means that the incredible elkhorn and star coral formations are easily accessible to both scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Combine these amazing corals with a superabundance of marine life - ranging all the way from the tiniest of reef fishes to turtles, dolphins, eagle rays and sharks (and some of the clearest water in the world) and you have the experience of a lifetime.

For those divers who wish to come to Abacos prior to your TradeWinds cruise, and either do some recreational diving or perhaps want or need a refresher course, there are many dive operators here to choose from. Here are just a few, but please check with them beforehand whether they are open and their COVID-19 protocols:

Guana Aqua Adventures   guanaaquaventures@gmail.com 242-577-4000

Dive Abaco in Marsh Harbor  www.diveabaco.com/

Brendal's Dive Center in Green Turtle Cay  www.brendal.com/

Please note: Lycra skin and/or 3-5 millimeter wet suits are recommended. However, your thermal protection should be based on your individual sensitivity and comfort.

Here is a suggested guide:

Jan-March: 3mm or 5mm full suit

April-May: 3mm full suit

June-Aug: No wet suit required

Sept-Oct: 1mm - 3mm wet suit

November: 3mm - 5mm wet suit

December: 3mm - 5mm full wet suit

Here is sample itinerary of what you may expect while enjoying a sailing vacation with TradeWinds in the Abacos. Please remember that weather or other outside factors may mean that your Captain sets an alternative course.

Please note that below is the itinerary we normally follow when we have divers aboard. If there are no divers aboard, we’ll also head further north to visit No-Name-Cay, where guests can feed the pigs and visit Big-O’s beach bar. We also usually go to Green Turtle Cay - a little further north of No-Name-Cay.

The yacht awaits guests at The Conch Inn Marina & Resort, 700 Bay St, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. It is right next to Snappas Bar and Grill.

After boarding, there will be a short cruise round to Sugar Loaf Cay, where guests will enjoy Welcome Cocktails and their first gourmet dinner onboard.

After a delicious breakfast and a short briefing on all safety aspects, we’ll cruise north to Fowl Cay this morning. Snorkelers and divers can jump straight off the boat and explore the colourful, lively reef here.

After lunch, the boat will travel north to Great Guana Cay, to visit the famous Grabbers Bar on their ‘Sunday Funday’, and try their signature cocktail whilst playing beach games. Later we’ll enjoy Captain’s Cocktails before another delicious dinner aboard.

Travelling south to the Lagoon between Great Guana Cay and Scotland Cay, there is an expanse of beautiful shallow water and white pink sand. Nurse sharks and rays tend to frequent these turquoise waters.

After lunch aboard, we’ll head further south to Man-O-War Cay, where a thin slither of island divides the Inner Cays from the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can enjoy the sheltered, shallow sand on one side and darker waters and reefs on the other. After sunset cocktails we’ll savor yet another scrumptious dinner prepared by our amazing Chef/First Mate.

Following breakfast, we’ll cruise around the corner to the town of Man-O-War (a popular boat building destination) and take a walk through the quaint, friendly neighbourhood.

Heading south again, guests can climb the 101 steps of the Hope Town Lighthouse, and enjoy beautiful views of Elbow Cay and beyond.

We’ll dine ashore tonight at the Firefly Inn or Abaco Inn, both located on Elbow Cay. Guests can enjoy local cuisine with the sounds of the waves lapping against the shore.

We’ll spend the day relaxing and swimming/snorkeling before we move to Tahiti Beach, which sits south of Elbow Cay, where a floating bar named ‘The Thirsty Cuda’ will make its appearance at low tide.

Enjoy one of their cocktails whilst relaxing on the sand bar of Tahiti Beach, before we return to the boat for another mouthwatering dinner aboard.

Breakfast over, it’s all sails up and all fishing lines out as the boat heads out to the Atlantic for some stronger winds and deeper waters, whilst heading south to Sandy Cay.

Sandy Cay offers some beautiful diving and snorkelling moments with it’s lively reefs and wildlife. Later we’ll return to the boat for Captain’s Cocktails and our last dinner aboard for the week.

After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll cruise back north to Fowl Cay to experience more of it’s reefs with some diving and snorkelling.

We’ll enjoy dinner ashore tonight in Marsh Harbour, after returning to the Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina. Color’s beach bar offers live music and local food, with a fresh conch salad bar right next door.

• A professional Captain and Chef team on a 7-night all-inclusive cruise
• All taxes and cruising permits
• All meals and beverages served onboard
• Well stocked open bar service and wine list
• Water sports activities: snorkel equipment, a 2-person kayak. Flagship Class only: a stand up paddle board

• Travel to and from the embarkation point
• Two evening meals when guests are asked to dine ashore
• Scuba diving for certified divers is charged at $75 per person per dive for Members and at $100 per person per dive for Non Members
• Crew gratuities