Bahamas Bareboat Yacht Charter

Sunsail’s base is located at Marsh Harbour, Abacos and is a perfectly situated starting point from which to embark on a Bahamian sailing holiday. The calm turquoise waters of the Sea of Abaco is perfect for a family-friendly sailing holiday.

Gentle trade winds and easy sailing conditions allow plenty of time to make the most of superb snorkelling and scuba-diving opportunities around coral reefs teeming with underwater life.

An Abacos bareboat yacht charter allows you the freedom to explore the beautiful islands and cays of the Bahamas at your leisure, stopping to relax at whatever scenic anchorages and laid back beach bars and restaurants catch your eye.

A bareboat yacht charter in the Abacos delivers a premium, no-stress sailing holiday. Gentle trade winds deliver a warm, pleasant climate. In winter occasional northerly fronts bring fresh breezes from the northwest.

Navigation is mainly line of sight, although waters tend to the shallow and tidal range is something to keep an eye on, particularly during a new or full moon, due to shallow waters. Daily high temperatures range from 24ºC (75º F) in January to 35ºC (95ºF) in August.

Itinerary / Highlights

Sunsail's new base is located at Marsh Harbor, the center of the Abacos, and is perfectly placed to explore the surrounding hot spots. Head straight over to Hope Town, home to the famous striped lighthouse and enjoy a cocktail as you watch the sun set over Elbow Cay, also a great spot to snorkel. Great Guana Cay to the north is another stunning snorkeling spot not to be missed.

If your interested in history, New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay is a New-England style village with pastel clad board homes, a museum and sculpture gardens. Explore the islands to the north of the base and be sure to stop off at Treasure Cay - one of the National Geofraphic top 10 beaches.

Heading south from Marsh Harbour, Pelican Cays National Park is a spectacular stop off. Home to an underwater adventure, it's one of the most popular snorkeling and dive spots in the area. Sandy Cay Island is featured as the backdrop to ‘Gilligan's Island' and is ideal for a peaceful picnic. Once you've sailed the Abacos you'll understand why these islands just off the coast of Florida are loved by sailors the world over.