Bahamas Exumas – Perfect Location for Your Catamaran Sailing Charter
Bahamas awe-inspiring islands have long been a popular travel destination for people wanting to get away from it all. And by chartering a private crewed sailing catamaran in the Exumas Bahamas, you will experience the local laid-back culture of the Bahamas without the worry of navigating the shallow waters, provisioning or deciding where to anchor. We handle it all – you just relax and enjoy the view. Plus, we only take 2-4 people onboard, so there are no crowds to worry about.
The incredible weather, the turquoise waters, and the endless adventures will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Choose from over 700 unique islands and 2400 cays to explore! The Exumas island chain is divided into three major areas: Great Exuma, Little Exuma, and the Exuma Cays. Adventures Await!
- Learn to Sail
- Snorkel Coral Reefs
- Hike Island Trails
- Meet the swimming pigs and the iguanas roaming the islands
- Swim with Nurse sharks, Turtles, Dolphins & Rays patrolling the waters
- Fishing
- Explore island on Golf cart, ATV or bicycle rental
Peace & Tranquility Included:
- Average 70 – 85 degrees and sunshine
- Secluded Beaches with miles to walk
- Clear turquoise waters
- Boat anchorages with 360 degree views of ocean and islands
- Nights lit only by moon and stars
- Sunrises & Sunsets
- Stargazing and Moongazing
Popular Places to Visit while Sailing Exumas
- Cocoplum Beach: A white-sand beach with palm trees, beach swings, great for shelling and sand dollars at low tide.
- Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park: A protected area with aquamarine waters, coral reefs, and deserted cays. Here you can also snorkel on a Sunken Drug Plane. And snorkel a blue hole discovered by Jacques Cousteau himself!
- Stocking Island: Near Georgetown, Chat & Chill is where you can swim with stingrays. A cool beach bar with hammocks and beach volleyball, they serve grilled food and fresh conch salad made at a stand on the beach. Hamburger Beach is the place to find Starfish. Angelfish blue hole and one of the best hikes are also located here.
- Pig Beach: Home to the famous swimming pigs of Exuma.
- Jolly Hall Beach: A tranquil beach with calm waters and scenic views, near Georgetown and Hideaways.
- Compass Cay: Swim with the nurse sharks – don’t worry they are bottom feeders!
- Tropic of Cancer Beach: A pristine white-sand beach that’s relatively untouched, named after the meridian line which defines the start of the tropics that runs right through it. The beach trek takes about an hour one way from Forbes Hill all the way to the start of the Tropic of Cancer.
- Hooper’s Bay: A peaceful and vast beach with resident sea turtles, located a few minutes from Georgetown.
- Staniel Cay: A popular snorkeling destination, Thunderbolt Grotto, filmed in the James Bond movie is located here.
- Sandy Cay: A mile long sandbar that emerges magically at low tide. The cay is off the southeastern tip of Little Exuma and is a location used in the second Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
- Emerald Bay: The Sandals resort is the golfing and spa day destination.
- Fishing Everywhere: Wahoo, Kingfish and Mahi-mahi Deep sea fishing. Snapper and Grouper reef fishing. Lobster free diving. Bonefishing with a fly rod.
- In Search of Great Food: The Fish Fry, located just Northwest of Georgetown, is a collection of local bars and restaurants. Often there will be music and a DJ on weekend nights.
- ATV tour: Explore the southern side of the island, which has fewer real roads than other areas.
What is our Sailing Catamaran PILAR Like?
PILAR Leopard48 Catamaran is the most loved Leopard Catamaran of all time. It’s open layout, front deck veranda, and large rear cockpit with access to sailing helm, along with comfortable sized cabins with private heads make it the perfect cruising and chartering boat. You will love your time on the boat and treasure it for a lifetime. Amenities include:
- Starlink internet
- Onboard meals and outdoor grill
- Private bath
- Queen Bed or Full Bed
- Dinghy drop off service for island activities
- Complete snorkeling gear
- Training for all water activities and sailing
Who are PILAR’s Captain & Crew ?
Stephen Bell – Master Captain and Dawn Bell – First Officer, have been sailing their 48’ Leopard catamaran since 2019. Sailing over 7000 miles in 2024, together they have sailed the entire US East Coast, Cayman, Cuba, all of the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean down to Grenada.
Stephen and Dawn are advanced scuba diving certified and have spent years together diving worldwide – Galapagos, Belize, Caribbean, Mexico, Raja Ampat to name a few.
Catamaran Sailing Charter FAQs
- What is the best time to charter a catamaran sailboat in the Bahamas? January through May are when the temperatures are most comfortable and enjoyable.
- How much does a Bahamas Sailing Charter Catamaran cost? Our charters start at $2200 which includes food, and any mooring fees. Bahama taxes, Park fees and island purchases would be your responsibility. Gratuities are typically 20%. Get full rate details here.
- How much money should we bring? Bahamian Dollars are best currency. We recommend you bring $200 for any incidentals on the islands you may encounter.
- Where will we sail? Itineraries are customizable to your preferences but will also be influenced by the wind direction and strength.
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