Exuma Cays

Yacht Rental Bahamas

In the Exumas, you will experience World-class fishing, swimming with sharks, sunbathing with iguanas, diving and snorkeling in a remote paradise, yachting, and more you will experience on this sailboat yacht rental in the Caribbean.

It is necessary to visit Exumas in the Out Islands to explore the Bahamas. Exuma Cays are a few islands in the Bahamas and some of the country's most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes are here. The Exumas consist of more than 365 cays and islands. The largest island is Great Exuma, which is 37 miles in length and connected to another island, Little Exuma, by a small bridge. Explore Exumas by sailboat charter the Caribbean and make your yachting experience unforgettable.

Sail the Exumas and enjoy one of the world’s most unspoiled yacht rental destinations. Take your vacation to a new level of luxury with our personalized Exumas crewed yacht rentals. Visit Highbourne Cay to snorkel the Octopus Garden reef at Horseshoe Bay during your Exumas charter yacht rental vacation.

Start your discovery of the Bahamas by chartering a crewed motor yacht rental from the beautiful islands of Exumas. Here are the places to visit on your Exumas yacht rental.

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In the world-famous Pigs Beach in Big Major cay, pigs swim up to the boat, and guests on the boat have the chance to swim with them. Would you like to experience this on your Exumas yacht rental vacation?

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You can walk side by side with wild iguanas and take a selfie at Allen's Cay and Iguana Cay. These iguanas live in small cays and welcome yacht rental Exumas visitors who want to share some food.

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1Day 1 Nassau and Paradise Island
Day 1 Nassau and Paradise Island

Welcome aboard to your Exumas yacht rental vacation! Nassau is the perfect place to set off on your luxury yacht charter, with easy access to the Exumas to further your boat holiday. Experience an island metropolis where the ease of the tropics meets the big city. The vibrant capital of Nassau and neighboring Paradise Island lies in stark contrast to the peace and solitude of the islands and cays that await your cruise. Embark at Albany Marina and spend the afternoon at Rose Island. Have dinner on board or you could try the restaurant at Dune, Ocean Club, Paradise Island. Alternatively, head straight to Warderick Wells Cay with lunch underway. Last, overnight stay in the harbor between Nassau and Paradise Island.

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2Day 2 Paradise Island to Highborne Cay
Day 2 Paradise Island to Highborne Cay

Embarking in the morning, head towards Highbourne Cay where there are eight deserted beaches to enjoy that are within walking distance from the marina. Highborne is a private island, where you will find beautiful beaches and stromatolites. There are the oldest fossil remains yet discovered at 3.5 billion years old. As the capital shrinks into the distance and you enter Exumas Land and Sea Park, prepare for a dive or snorkel through the underwater world of the 176- mile natural marine preserve, known as the Garden of Eden. Dinner and overnight stay will be held here.

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3Day 3 Highborne Cay to Norman’s Cay
Day 3 Highborne Cay to Norman’s Cay

On the third day of your Exumas sailboat yacht rental Bahamas, wake up and get in the water early to explore the airplane wreck on the east side of Norman's Cay. Norman's has been a favorite haven for pirates and smugglers for many years. Back in the sixties, Norman’s Cay was owned and used primarily by drug smugglers. The island was taken over by the authorities and now is one of, if not, the most breathtaking islands in the Bahamas. There are many interesting discoveries to be made here, from the semi-sunken planes in the harbor to the stately private clubs. It is difficult to choose a favorite among the magnificent beaches. You can also enjoy fishing and snorkeling on this small and uninhabited island. Dinner and overnight stay will be held here.

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4Day 4 Norman’s Cay to Staniel Cay
Day 4 Norman’s Cay to Staniel Cay

We will set sail to Staniel Cay in the morning. Staniel Cay is a charming and welcoming lively island where sailors come from all over the world. Then, visit the Thunderball Grotto, where the James Bond movie was filmed. Snorkeling at the Thunderball Grotto is a must-do during your Exumas yacht charter trip. Staniel Cay is the activity hub in the cays and a favorite destination of yachtsmen. Staniel Cay is at the heart of the Exumas and a real charter favorite, so spend some quality time with your friends and family. Dinner and overnight stay will be held here.

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5Day 5 Staniel Cay to Warderick Wells Cay
Day 5 Staniel Cay to Warderick Wells Cay

On the fifth day of your Exumas sailboat yacht rental Bahamas, we will set sail to Warderick Wells in the morning. Warderick Wells is located in the heart of the Exuma Cays Land and Marine Park, land and marine protected area that displays wonderful watercolors and sand clumps. There are hiking trails that run through the park with rare plants, caves, wells, and the remains of an old Loyalist plantation. For adventurers, diving on Danger Reef, snorkeling, or scuba diving with reef sharks and eagle stingrays is an adrenaline rush. Visit the skeleton of a 53’ Sperm Whale (died after swallowing a plastic bag) that watches guard over Powerful Beach. Overnight stay will be held here.

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6Day 6 Warderick Wells Cay to Shroud Cay
Day 6 Warderick Wells Cay to Shroud Cay

We will set sail to Shroud Cay in the morning. Shroud Cay is the northernmost cay in the Exuma Land and Sea Park. It is an uninhabited cay owned by Exuma Park. You need to wade through shoulder-deep water and climb up a rocky path, but the 360 view is so worth it! Shroud Cay has vast mangroves, you will explore the various caves and wildlife, including the rare white-tailed tropical birds that nest in the limestone rocks. Overnight stay will be held here.

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7Day 7 Shroud Cay to Rose Island
Day 7 Shroud Cay to Rose Island

We will set sail to Rose Island early in the morning. Have you ever dreamed about yachting to a secluded island? Rose Island is a small island, just 3 miles east of Paradise Island. Before you know it, you'll be soaking up the sun on an uninhabited private island. Have leisure at one of the most beautiful beaches around, Rose Island. An excursion takes you to exclusive, uninhabited Rose Island, your very own private island getaway. Dinner and overnight stay will be held here.

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8Day 8 Rose Island to Nassau
Day 8 Rose Island to Nassau

All good things have sad ends but our yachting vacations always end happily. We hope you had pleasant yachting on your Exumas sailboat charter yacht rental in the Caribbean and we want to host you on a charter yacht next time on another voyage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a crewed yacht charter include?

A crewed charter includes the yacht and its professional crew (captain, and depending on the yacht a chef, deckhands and hostess), who sail, cook and look after you for the whole trip. Fuel, food and drinks, marina fees and other running costs are usually paid on top of the charter fee; your charter specialist will explain exactly what applies to the yacht you choose.

How are the charter prices on the website calculated?

The prices shown are weekly charter rates in euros. Most yachts have a low-season and a high-season rate, and some have separate summer and winter locations and rates. Ask us for a quote for your dates and itinerary.

When is the best time for a yacht charter in Turkey and Greece?

The yacht charter season on the Turkish coast and in the Greek islands starts in the middle of April and continues until the end of September. The hottest weather, with long warm days, is between June and August; May, June and September are quieter and very pleasant.

Which types of yachts can I charter?

We offer motor yachts, traditional wooden gulets, sailing yachts, crewed sailing catamarans and trimarans. Use the filters on the Yachts for Charter page to search by type, price, destination, guests, cabins, length, year of build and builder.

Where can I charter a yacht with Rendez-Vous Yachts?

Our destinations include Turkey, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro, Italy, France, Spain and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, North America and Alaska, the Indian Ocean and Asia Pacific, Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea, and Antarctica.

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