| Day | Location | Activities |
| 1–3 | Bimini & Gun Cay | Sapona wreck snorkel, stingrays at Honeymoon Harbor, beach time, prep for crossing |
| 4–5 | Great Harbour Cay (Berry Islands) | Long sail, marina or anchorage, Shark Creek exploration |
| 6–9 | East Berry Islands | Hoffman’s blue hole, Comfort Cay shallows, Whale & Soldier Cay snorkeling |
| 10 | Nassau / Rose Island | Quick city stop, optional Atlantis visit, resupply |
| 11–13 | Allen’s Cay & Highbourne (Exumas) | Iguanas, beach time, snorkeling, anchoring at Highbourne |
| 14–17 | Shroud Cay & Warderick Wells | Mangrove dinghy, Washing Machine, mooring in Land & Sea Park |
| 18–20 | Staniel Cay | Thunderball Grotto, swim pigs, snorkel, fuel and resupply |
| 21–22 | Current Cut (Eleuthera) | Cross Fleeming Channel, drift dive, peaceful anchorage |
| 23–25 | Spanish Wells & Glass Window Bridge | Preacher’s Cave, mooring or anchorage, light provisioning |
| 26–27 | Optional: Cat or Long Island | Hermitage hike (Cat), Hog Cay anchorage (Long), wildlife watching |
| 28–30 | Northern Abacos | Hope Town, Tahiti Beach, Man-O-War, prep for West Palm return |
🗓️ 30-Day Family Sailing Itinerary – Bimini to the Abacos (with Exumas highlights)
Days 1–3: Bimini & Gun Cay
• Snorkel the Sapona wreck
• Visit Honeymoon Harbor (stingrays!)
• Explore Bimini blue holes and enjoy beach time
• Prep and provision for Great Bahama Bank crossing
Days 4–5: Cross to the Berry Islands
• Long day sail to Great Harbour Cay
• Enjoy marina comforts or anchor at Bullocks Harbour
• Explore Shark Creek, hike, beach days
Days 6–9: East Berry Islands
• Hoffman’s Cay blue hole jump
• Comfort Cay shallows (great for snorkeling with kids)
• Whale Cay beach and Soldier Cay anchorage
• Light provisioning if needed
Day 10: Sail to Nassau (optional Atlantis stop)
• Stop at Rose Island or Paradise Island
• Use city amenities sparingly; continue quickly
Days 11–13: Highbourne Cay & Allen’s Cay (Northern Exumas)
• Allen’s Cay iguanas
• Snorkel around SW Allen’s
• Anchor at Highbourne for water clarity and beach time
Days 14–17: Shroud Cay & Warderick Wells
• Drift dinghy in mangroves
• Explore Land & Sea Park HQ
• Visit “The Washing Machine” (fun for kids!)
• Mooring balls, great protection
Days 18–20: Staniel Cay & Thunderball Grotto
• Swim pigs (optional)
• Grotto snorkel
• Fuel up and resupply at Staniel
Days 21–22: Sail to Eleuthera via Fleeming Channel
• Overnight at Current Cut
• Drift snorkel at slack tide
• Anchor at Meeks Patch (near Spanish Wells)
Days 23–25: Spanish Wells & Glass Window Bridge
• Walk Preacher’s Cave
• Local vibe and fishing community
• Good anchorage, moorings, groceries
Days 26–27: Optional: Cat Island or Long Island
• Short sail to see The Hermitage on Cat or Hog Cay anchorage in Long
• Or skip and head straight to Abacos if time/weather is tight
Days 28–30: Northern Abacos
• Explore Hope Town, Man-O-War Cay, or Great Guana
• Relax at Tahiti Beach or secluded coves
• Stage for Gulf Stream return (West End or Great Sale Cay)
🧭 Notes:
• Weather watching is critical during summer hurricane season.
• Use Explorer Charts (paper + AquaMaps) as standard.
• Prioritize quality over quantity – linger where the kids are happiest.
• Plan final departure from West End or Great Sale Cay for a clean 24–30 hr window to West Palm Beach.
