Loon in the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas
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Loon in the Exuma Islands of the Bahamas Exuma ISLANDS BAHAMAS 7 NIGHT ITINERARY Day 1 Arrive Nassau Be greeted by Captain Paul at the Airport and be quickly transported to the Yacht waiting for your arrival. After a very quick tour of the boat throw lines and depart for the Exumas. A 3 hour Cruise down to Highborne Cay the beginning of the Exumas. A beautiful little Island awaits and a great place to explore, do water sports and spend the night. Day 2 Norman Cay Early morning Departure for a 2 hour sunrise cruise to the famous Norman Cay. Rich in history as it was once run by notorious Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar. A great spot for some water sports and to snorkel a sunken drug running Airplane. Lunch onboard prepared by the amazing Chef Cornelius then it’s time to relax. Kick back and enjoy being onboard. Day 3 Shroud Cay The start of the Exuma Land and Sea Park is Shroud cay and awesome spot to spend the day anchored in some if the bluest waters in the world. Falling tide jump on the tender to the river mouth then board a Kayak or Stand Up Paddle board for a float down the natural lazy river. Observing juvenile turtles and sharks swimming amongst the Mangroves. Sunset cocktails on the sundeck followed by and amazing dinner prepared by the chef. Day 4 Wardrick Wells The headquarters of the Exuma Land and Sea Park. Here we will do some great exploring in the tender which will include a Shark dive at Danger Cay and at low tide cocktails on a magnificent surfacing sandbar. Day 3 & 4 Cambridge Cay An early morning departure from Norman Cay puts us arriving in Cambridge Cay just before breakfast. Cambridge Cay an absolute hidden jewel in the Exumas it’s a beautiful channel between two island with some of the most breath taking water colors in the Exumas. Here we can day trip to Compass cay to swim with the Nurse Sharks and Snorkel the natural Aquarium. Day 5 Big Major/ Staniel Cay Last early morning departure for Big Major Cay home to the Famous Bahamian Swimming pigs. After breakfast let’s make the most of the day jump in the tender and head straight to the beach to feed the Swimming Pigs! Once the pigs are full back in the tender and move around to the famous Thunderball Grotto named after the 1965 James bond film where much of the underwater scenes were filmed. More recently into the blue with Jessica Alba and Paul Walker filmed some of the scenes here. A great snorkel and for the brave you can jump through the roof which is over a 40’ drop!! Day 6 Musha Cay A short cruise from Staniel Cay gets us to the furthest south we will head on the trip Musha Cay, David Copperfeilds famous private island. Here we can at low tide we can walk the famous mile long surfacing sand bar and swim with the underwater statue of a mermaid playing the piano. I also have a great secret spot where if timed right we can swim with local Bahamian green turtles. Day 7 Big Major/ Staniel Cay Last early morning departure for Big Major Cay. After breakfast let’s make the most of the final day jump in the tender and head straight to the beach for a walk along the beautiful Sandy Cay Beach. Followed by a nice relaxing swim at Twin Cays Then back to Loon to prepare for departure via seaplane at noon. .