The Abacos Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 Days (2026–2027)
The Abacos are the gentlest cruising in the Bahamas — a chain of barrier cays enclosing the Sea of Abaco, so the water inside stays flat whatever the Atlantic is doing. Short hops, New England-style clapboard settlements, and the best protected sailing in the country.
The Abacos charter itinerary at a glance
| Region | Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 nights |
| Embark | Marsh Harbour |
| Disembark | Marsh Harbour |
| Season | December to June; the Sea of Abaco is at its calmest in spring |
| Suits | Families, couples and groups up to 12 guests overnight |
The route, day by day
Day 1: Marsh Harbour and Hope Town
Board in Marsh Harbour and cross to Hope Town on Elbow Cay, with its candy-striped lighthouse — one of the last manually operated kerosene lights in the world.
Day 2: Tahiti Beach
South to the sandbar at Tahiti Beach, which appears at low tide, and the anchorages around Lubbers Quarters.
Day 3: Man-O-War Cay
A boatbuilding settlement that still makes its own sails, and the most traditional of the Abaco cays.
Day 4: Great Guana Cay
North to Great Guana and its seven-mile beach, with the reef on the ocean side for snorkelling.
Day 5: Treasure Cay
Across to Treasure Cay and its long crescent of sand, with a marina for a night alongside.
Day 6: Green Turtle Cay
On to Green Turtle for White Sound and the colonial settlement at New Plymouth.
Day 7: Back to Marsh Harbour
The return south down the Sea of Abaco, with time for a final swim.
Which yachts suit this itinerary
Most of this route works on anything from a 45ft catamaran to a 200ft motor yacht — the difference is comfort, speed and how much of the week you spend under way rather than at anchor. Catamarans sit shallower and are steadier at anchor, which matters in the Bahamas. Motor yachts cover the longer legs faster and give you more time ashore.
Browse the yachts we have available on our The Abacos charter page, or search the full fleet by size, guest count and budget. You can also browse by shipyard if you have a preference.
Planning notes
Two things are worth settling early. First, dates — the best yachts on this route are booked months ahead for peak weeks, and the good ones go first. Second, your priorities: diving, beaches, food ashore, and nightlife pull an itinerary in different directions, and it is easier to build the week around two of them than to chase all four.
We have been arranging charters since 1992 and we have been on these boats. Tell us roughly what you want and we will tell you honestly which yachts fit and which do not.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a The Abacos yacht charter?
Seven nights is the standard charter week and the length this itinerary is built around. It covers the route without rushing. Ten to fourteen nights lets you add the quieter anchorages and wait out weather rather than sailing through it; a long weekend works but you would cut the itinerary roughly in half.
When is the best time to charter in the The Abacos?
The season runs December to June; the Sea of Abaco is at its calmest in spring. Shoulder weeks either side of peak are materially cheaper and noticeably less crowded at the popular anchorages, and the weather is usually just as good.
Is this itinerary fixed?
No. It is a plan, not a schedule. Your captain will reorder or substitute days based on wind, sea state and what is actually open or available that week — which is the advantage of a crewed charter over a fixed cruise. Tell us what matters most to you and we will make sure that part survives any reshuffle.
What does a charter on this route cost?
Rates depend on the yacht rather than the route. Across our fleet the weekly base rate starts at around $10,000 for a smaller yacht and runs well into six figures for a large superyacht, before expenses. On top of the base rate you pay an Advance Provisioning Allowance covering fuel, food, drinks, dockage and local taxes — usually 25–35% — plus crew gratuity. Our charter cost guide sets out the detail.
Plan your The Abacos charter
Send us your dates and party size and we will come back with real availability and real numbers. Start a charter inquiry or call 1-561-463-6840.