7-Day Bahamas Crewed Motor Yacht Itinerary | 2026-2027
Discover the Highlights of the Bahamas, Including Nassau, Pig Beach, and Highbourne Cay, on Your Bahamas Crewed Motor Yacht Charter
Day 1: Shroud Cay | Day 2: Norman's Cay | Day 3: Big Major Cay | Day 4: Staniel Cay | Day 5: Allen Cay | Day 6: Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park | Day 7: Highbourne Cay | Day 8: Nassau
Charter a Bahamas luxury crewed motor yacht in the Exumas and gain access to heavenly beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and the kind of unhurried luxury that only exists in the Caribbean. During your week in the Bahamas, you will cruise through turquoise waters where dolphins are often spotted, then dive in to explore the Bahamas' top attractions for yourself with a SeaBob or E-Foil. As a year-round travel destination, you can encounter diverse marine life, swim with pigs, and bask in the Caribbean sun from January all the way through December. Embark in Nassau, your gateway to an unforgettable week in the Bahamas. As soon as you step on board, your dedicated crew will welcome you with drinks on the sundeck, where panoramic views of the region’s capital await. This greeting only begins to set the tone for a week of pure Bahamian euphoria, where every detail is curated to your preferences.
For over twenty years, Boatbookings has designed unforgettable itineraries on luxury charter yachts in the Exumas. This itinerary was formed from years of first-hand cruising experience and perfected through feedback from our very own clients. With help from the charter experts at Boatbookings and your local onboard crew, you are in for a week of ultimate indulgence. When you are ready to begin planning your next holiday, contact our team. We are thrilled to bring your chartering dreams to life!
Map of Your Bahamas Motor Yacht Itinerary
Day 1: Shroud Cay
Welcome to Nassau! After spending the morning exploring the Old Town, step on board your luxury motor yacht at noon, and greet the dedicated crew that will fill the next eight days with unencumbered bliss. Enjoy a welcome rum punch on the sundeck and watch Nassau fade into the horizon as your captain sets course for Shroud Cay!
Nassau: Once believed to be the home of Blackbeard, Nassau is filled with pirate history. While you wait to check into your yacht, head to the Pirates of Nassau Museum for an interactive experience in the heart of Old Town. Then, meet your exceptional crew before cruising to Shroud Cay.
Shroud Cay: Now that you have cruised across the waters, it is time to dive in! Grab a paddleboard or kayak and explore the mangroves, which are a breeding ground for stingrays and sharks. Alternatively, visit the Washing Machine, the naturally occurring waterslide, where the tide carries you out to a nearby sand bar.
Welcome Dinner on Board: For your first night on board, you will anchor in Shroud Cay, where the sunset paints the sky orange and pink. Your professionally trained chef will prepare a delectable welcome dinner with a menu inspired by your tastes and infused with local flavors.
Day 2: Norman's Cay
Wake up slowly and head to the sundeck to enjoy your first morning on board. With coffee in hand, cozy into one of the sunbeds and watch as Shroud Cay slowly fades from view. You are officially on your way to Norman’s Cay! Once an infamous drug smuggler’s hotspot, Norman’s Cay now welcomes you to a tranquil paradise where sunken wrecks and diverse marine life are waiting to be discovered.
Sunken Smuggler’s Plane Wreck: After dropping anchor, enjoy a quick lunch featuring fresh tuna poke bowls. Then, dive off the bow with a snorkel and mask to explore the Sunken Smuggler’s Plane Wreck. Supposedly once used to by Pablo Escobar to smuggle drugs, this wreck is now a haven for marine life.
Water Toys: Once you have explored the wreck, take a tour of Norman's Cay, stopping along the way to take out your yacht’s water toys. From windsurfing and water skiing to waterslides and floating mats, there are so many ways to enjoy the water.
Anchor in Norman's Cay: After a full day of adventuring, it is time to drop anchor and watch the sky turn pink. Head to the aft deck for aperitifs and aperitivos as the sun slowly fades beyond the horizon. Dinner tonight will be Caribbean fried snapper with coconut lime basmati rice and pico de gallo, prepared by your chef and enjoyed under the stars.
Day 3: Big Major Cay & Thunderball Grotto
Your third day on board invites you to step out of your cabin for a gourmet breakfast featuring avocaodo toast with crumbled feta and herb oil. Today, you will go to Big Major Cay to visit the famed Pig Beach and swim with our four-legged friends. You can also visit a famous filming location or escape the crowds at Castaway Beach.
Pig Beach: Start your morning by checking swimming with pigs off your bucket list! Here you can swim alongside, pet, and feed the colony of pigs that call Big Major Cay their home. As one of the main attractions in the Exumas, this is a fun stop for friends and families alike. They love swimming in the water or sunbathing on the sand and are not afraid to come say hi, especially if you have their favorite snacks.
Thunderball Grotto: After lunch, head to Thunderball Grotto, an underwater grotto where several hidden openings allow entrance to a hollow formation where natural holes in the ceiling cast light into the cove, causing the waters to glisten. As one of the filming locations for two James Bond movies, this is a must-see spot for diehard fans. It is also a great spot to take family photos!
Castaway Beach: For a day where the only schedule is the one you set, head to Castaway Beach. It is the perfect spot to bring out the water toys. Grab a SeaBob and glide gracefully across the shores, or take your favorite partner on a 2-seater kayak and explore the water together!
Day 4: Staniel Cay
Plunge into the underwater utopia of Staniel Cay today, where vibrant tropical fish and a kaleidoscope of coral await. Lying in the heart of the Exumas, with an abundance of beaches and anchorages to explore, Staniel Cay remains a guest favorite for water toys, snorkeling, or simply spending quality time with loved ones.
Beach Picnic: Grab your favorite towel and beach games and find your perfect sunny spot for the morning. There are many beaches on Staniel Cay where you can put your feet in the sand and leisurely sip a rum punch. When you are ready to cool off, grab one of your yacht’s water toys and dive into the water.
Staniel Cay Yacht Club: The Staniel Cay Yacht Club is the perfect place for an off-boat excursion in the afternoon. You can rent a golf cart and go exploring or sign up for one of their many activities, including deep-sea fishing or scuba diving.
Staniel Cay Yacht Club Dining Scene: As the sun begins to set, head to one of the dining locations at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club. From intimate, candle-lit dinners to casual lounges with small plates, you have complete control over your evening. Dine on their outside deck to watch the sky’s stunning shades of pink and orange.
Day 5: Allen Cay
After a morning of cappuccinos and beautifully presented fruit plates, grab a paddleboard and explore Staniel Cay once more before your captain sets course for Allen Cay. The rest of the day is entirely yours. Visit the local iguanas with treats, glide across the water on a kiteboard, or sunbathe on the beach. However you like to relax, your impeccable crew will make it happen.
Cruise to Allen Cay: With nowhere to be this morning, you can leisurely float in the waters of Staniel Cay. Then claim your spot on the foredeck for the perfect view of the passing cays as your captain expertly steers you toward Allen Cay. When you arrive, don’t be shy; go ahead and jump right in for an E-Foiling session.
Iguana Beach: Like the pigs, the iguanas on Iguana Beach are keen to be fed. They are not shy and love small pieces of fruit such as grapes. Just make sure to use a stick when providing them with food to avoid a nip on the hand. There are many untouched beaches with crystal-clear waters on Allen Cay. Choose your favorite and luxuriate in an unhurried day with your feet in the sand.
Dinner on Board: After a day spent with your favorite novel on a warm beach or speeding through the water on a Subwing, return to your yacht for an exquisitely prepared dinner. Savor fresh fish, delicately spiced rice, and tropical deserts, all thoughtfully prepared and presented by your private chef.
Day 6: Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
Known for its outstanding natural beauty and pristine waters, day 6 brings you to Warderick Wells Cay, where you will visit the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, the first marine reserve in the Bahamas. The park operates as a no-take reserve to protect the species and environemnt for years to come. With outstanding hiking trails, a natural aquarium, and a chance to leave your positive mark, you will never run out of things to do!
Boo Boo Hill: Start your morning with a scenic hike to Boo Boo Hill where panoramic views await, and an old tradition invites you to leave a personally decorated piece of driftwood to commemorate your trip. Near the top of Boo Boo hill you will also find the blowholes, a series of natural high-pressure geysers that are most active at high tide.
Sea Garden Aquarium: After your hike, take your yacht’s tender to the Natural Sea Aquarium. Located in O’Brien’s Cay, you can spend the afternoon snorkeling and encounter parrotfish, angelfish, and sergeant majors. With a diverse range of marine life, this snorkel and dive site is nature's own fish tank. Ask your crew about rendezvous diving for a chance to encounter nurse sharks, rare corals, and tropical fish.
Dinner on Board: Step back on board your yacht for an evening doing exactly as you please. Cozy into the sunbeds on the foredeck with your loved ones as the sun begins to set. Your crew is more than happy to bring you pre-dinner drinks as you chat about your unforgettable day.
Day 7: Highbourne Cay
For your last full day on charter, you will cruise to Highbourne Cay, where you can create the exact day you want to have. Stroll along the white sand beaches, explore the shores with water toys, or book a rendezvous diving session. End the day with an incredible meal at Xuma’s Restaurant and Bar with waterfront views of the sunset.
White Sand Beaches: The untouched beaches of Highbourne Cay will provide the ideal sunbathing spot. The soft sands and varying shades of blue in the water are the definition of tranquility. When you get warm, just wade out into the water for a refreshing dip in the ocean. With your yacht’s personal set of beach games, a good book, and clear skies, you are in for the perfect beach day.
Rendezvous Diving: For a bigger underwater adventure, talk to your crew to discuss your options for diving. Or speak to a charter expert at Boatbookings about diving yacht charters. There are many reefs to explore in the Bahamas, where crustaceans, sponges, and anemones stand out against the clarity of the Exumas waters. The Octopus Garden Reef is just one of the incredible sites, named for its unique maze of corals reminiscent of an octopus' arms.
Xuma’s Restaurant and Bar: End your night at Xuma’s Restaurant and Bar, where an al fresco dining setting places you in the front row seat for the Caribbean’s most beautiful sunset. With a seafood focused menu, you can enjoy fresh lobster, seafood risotto and coconut infused chowder. It is the perfect ending to an incredible week. Be sure to grab some family photos against the Caribbean backdrop.
Day 8: Disembark in Nassau
Wake up on your final day and enjoy one last swim in the crystaline waters of the Bahamas. After a breakfast of fruit parfaits and frittatas, your captain will begin the journey back to Nassau for disembarkation at noon. A week of sun-soaked beach days, snorkel escapades, and mouthwatering meals, will leave you in a state of total relaxation, ready to take on the world. If you particularly connected with your crew, be sure to trade contact information, so next time you charter in the Bahamas, you can do so with the crew you know and love.
Alternative Charter Destinations: The BVI (British Virgin Islands) | The Windward Islands | Antigua | Grenada | Martinique | Spanish Virgin Islands | St. Barths | Anguilla | St. Martin/Sint Maarten | St. Lucia | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | US Virgin Islands
