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Sailing holidays in the Bahamas |
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Sailing holidays in the islands of the Bahamas abound with countless opportunities to experience the beauty of the pristine seas. Consisting of over 700 islands and cays, the Bahamas has long been a popular destination for both leisure and competitive sailing. Those that have set sail on the Bahamas attest to how most of its inhabited islands could offer vast possibilities for fun and adventure.
It can be said that beauty surrounds the islands both above and below the waters. Sailing aboard one of Bahamas' well-appointed yacht charters, cruisers can bask in the glorious shorelines and the multi-colored waters that turn from turquoise to green to deep blue as the boats brisk through the islands. When taking a break from sailing, one can drop anchor at a quiet site and swim in the crystal-clear waters. Others may opt for a daytime glassbottom boat trip and cap the day by enjoying the stars on a dinner cruise aboard a Bahamas charter. The islands also abound with snorkeling and diving spots.
A Paradise Experience
When having a sailing holiday in the Bahamas, one experience that should not be missed is Nassau/Paradise Island. Clearly one of Bahamas' prized jewels, Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas islands. It is naturally the center of economic, social and cultural activities of the group of islands. The island only covers two percent of the entire Bahamas but it is home to 60 percent of the local residents of the islands.
Just 185 miles southeast of Miami, Nassau/Paradise Island is often called the "gateway to the Bahamas" . Nassau/Paradise Island is undoubtedly the most visited destination in the Bahamas. Yacht charters are sure to bring people on sailing holidays in the Bahamas to Nassau/Paradise Island for a treat of unspoiled beaches, duty-free shopping, posh beach resorts, and a vast array of water activities.
Actually, the Nassau/Paradise Island area is comprised of two separate islands connected by two bridges. The Bahamas capital Nassaus is located on New Providence Island. Directly across the bridge from Nassau is Paradise Island. It is home to several world-class resorts and casinos. One of the key attractions is the Atlantis Resort and Casino, a mega-resort boasting of pools, beaches, restaurants, and marine habitats, water slides and a sheltered marina where some of the most luxurious yachts in the world are anchored.
Out Islands adventure
Those who wish to bring their sailing holiday in the Bahamas to a higher level of adventure may well explore the Bahamas Out Islands. An ideal destination for your crewed yacht charter for this kind of experience is the Exumas. The Exumas is a remote island chain that is part of a group of islands that includes Bimini, Eleuthera and the Abacos-a group traditionally known as the Bahamas "Out Islands."
The Exumas is home to 365 cays and islands just 35 miles southeast of Nassau. Characterized with unspoiled beauty, the Exhumas islands are admired for their secluded beaches, coral gardens and natural harbors.
The underwater spectacle in the Exumas is equally astounding. In fact, one of the natural wonders and sightseeing sites of the Bahamas is the Exuma National Land and Sea Park. A 22-mile-long reserve, the park abounds with marine life, coral reefs, blue holes and shipwrecks. It is also home to several species of rare birds as well as the rare and protected Bahamian iguana.
Charter yachts
Crewed charter yachts in Bahamas commonly offer services and facilities that make sailing holidays in the islands a real paradise experience. Most Bahamas sailing and catamaran charters come with your own captain and chef and other crewmembers. The yachts provide private spacious cabin, bath and shower facilities, as well as modern navigation facilities.
Sailing holidays in the Bahamas mean sailing, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving in exotic destinations, treasure-hunting on Spanish galleons, and feasting on gastronomic delights. Most important of all, it means experiencing a piece of paradise.
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