7 day itinerary in the Exumas

The little island of Shroud Cay is primed for playing with water toys. Anchor in a quiet bay and get to grips with Jet-Skis and water-skiing, or simply enjoy some leisurely snorkelling above the coral reefs. The island itself is home to lots of sheltered creeks that make excellent spots for paddle boarding.

A former pirate’s hideaway, the anchorages in this region are very shallow, with lots of sandbars that rise from the sea at low tide. Tidal currents create little rivers that everyone in your charter party will love playing in. Grab your hiking boots and head on shore for a look around Boo Hill. There are over 4 miles of hiking trails to choose from; pick your favourite and keep a weather eye for the white-tailed tropical birds which nest in the wild bushes here. Enjoy the breath-taking views over the blindingly blue sea that stretches out for miles around, before heading back to your yacht for a sunset meal in the most peaceful surroundings.

Big Major Cay is an island uninhabited by humans. The pig population was estimated between fifty and sixty pigs as of 2019. A few stray cats and goats can be found on the island as well.

Compass Cay Marina is suitable for anyone who wants to disconnect and experience solitude and tranquillity in the picturesque environment of the Exuma islands. Compass Cay Marina feels isolated from civilisation, although other private islands, coral reefs, prime fishing grounds, and the shallow seas of the Exuma Land and Sea Park are in close proximity.

Little Water Cay is a small cay located near the Leeward area of Providenciales, and is best known as being a sanctuary for the Turks and Caicos Islands rock iguana. The cay has a small tour dock, welcome center, and nature paths, and is a popular stop on boat charters operating on the eastern side of Providenciales.

Ashore on Little Farmers are little roads for walking, friendly locals, the main harbour (called Little Harbour) where tour boats, fishermen and ferries dock, a few restaurants and little shops. In Little Harbour, there are two turtles and some rays that hang out waiting for scraps. Locals offer to give you conch guts to feed them while swimming for a fee and will help you capture it all in pictures.

Gateway to the Exumas Highbourne Cay is known world-wide as the gateway to the ultimate ephemeral islands – The Exuma Cays. Uniquely, the privately owned island welcomes yachtsmen and guests to its first-class marina and luxury cottages. Due to tremendous popularity, reservations for both are strongly recommended.