Miami to Exumas Yacht Charter

The Exuma Cays are the Bahamas at their most pristine. This chain of 365 islands stretches over 100 miles through the central Bahamas, and most of them are completely uninhabited. The water color is almost unbelievable -- shifting between shades of turquoise, aquamarine, and deep sapphire depending on the depth and sand below.

The wildlife encounters are what make the Exumas legendary. The Swimming Pigs at Big Major Cay have become a global phenomenon, paddling out to greet visiting yachts. At Compass Cay, you can wade into shallow water surrounded by docile nurse sharks. Allen Cay is home to endangered Bahamian rock iguanas. And beneath the surface, the reefs teem with tropical fish, rays, and sea turtles.

Thunderball Grotto -- the underwater cave made famous in the James Bond film -- is a snorkeling experience unlike any other. Enter through a small opening at low tide and emerge into a cathedral-like cave with shafts of light illuminating thousands of tropical fish. It is a moment that stays with you long after the charter ends.

An Exumas charter is a true expedition. It requires planning, the right vessel, and an experienced captain who knows these waters. The reward is access to one of the last truly wild places in the Caribbean, experienced from the comfort and privacy of your own yacht.