World-renowned as one of the most beautiful yacht vacation destinations on the planet, the Bahamas is made up of more than 700 islands spread over a distance of 258,998 square km in the western Atlantic Ocean.
There is seemingly no-end of exquisite alabaster sand beaches to explore across the breathtaking archipelago, so you will never have trouble finding the perfect one to explore.
To give you a helping hand, we have picked out 10 of the best beaches in the region for you to visit when on a luxury yacht charter.
With lively feel to it, Cabbage Beach, located across the bridge from the celebrated Paradise Island, tends to welcome sunbathers who want to doze on the sand to recover from the previous night's partying.
Unfortunately, it tends to be quite busy as it is close to the mega-hotels, but you will most likely discover more solitude on the beach's northwestern extension, Paradise Beach, which can only be accessed by yacht or on foot.
SADDLE CAY - Exumas
Although most of the Exumas are oval-shaped islands strung tip-to-tip like links in a 209km chain, Saddle Cay is a horseshoe-shaped bay located near the Exumas’ northern tip. Reachable only by yacht, it is an untouched paradise with not even a hint of the modern world. What's more, plenty of other cays and islets are located nearby, so you'll be kept occupied exploring for hours.
CAT ISLAND - Southern Bahamas
Cat Island is home to some of the best beaches in the south of the Bahamas. Boasting bone white sand and lapped by crystal clear waters, the pristine beaches encircling this island are lined with coconut palms, palmettos and casuarina trees. With so many beaches to choose from, be sure to bring everything you need from your charter yacht as there are no facilities on Cat Island. They do, however, offer peace, quiet and seclusion.
BERRY ISLANDS - Out Islands
Swim-ashore beaches, championship sport fishing and stunning golf courses are just a handful of features that make the Berry Islands so popular. A favourite among holidaymakers, this cluster of 30 cays is mostly uninhabited meaning it is not uncommon to stumble across a completely empty beach or cove. This coastline was the location of the very first settlement on the Bahamas and is right next to Great Harbour Cay, with its seven miles of unbroken beautiful beaches.
TAHITI BEACH - Hope Town, Elbow Cay, Abacos
Tahiti Beach on Elbow Cay is located just off Abacos Island in the northern Bahamas. Inaccessible from the road, the beach remains wonderfully concealed from tourists at the far end of the island, meaning only a handful of people will ever visit it. Boasting cool waters and white sands, you have to walk along sand and gravel paths from Hope Town or charter a yacht and use the tender to reach here.
XANADU BEACH - Grand Bahama Island
Xanadu Beach features more than a kilometre of white sand and generally has a gentle surf. There are plenty of activities and watersports to do here, including parasailing, banana boat rides and jet skiing, or you can relax and enjoy a tropical drink at the outdoor bar and grill. You won’t have this beach to yourself but, if you want more solitude, head to any of the beaches that stretch from Xanadu for miles in either direction.
PINK SANDS BEACH - Harbour Island, Eleuthera
No visit to the Bahamas would be complete without a visit to Pink Sands Beach on Harbour Island. Running the entire length of the island's eastern side, these pale-pink sands stretch for five kilometre and are protected from breakers by a stunning coral reef, making for some of the safest swimming in the Bahamas. Warm clear waters here provide excellent diving and fishing while outlying reefs are great for swimming and snorkelling.
STOCKING ISLAND – Exumas
One of the most supreme white sandy beaches in the Bahamas lies off the archipelago's main harbour - Elizabeth Harbour - close to the small capital of George Town on Great Exuma Island. Stocking Island can be easily reached by yacht and the beaches of this offshore island are seldom busy. Popular with snorkellers and divers who love to explore its clear waters, the island is known for its powdery white sand beaches, blue holes, coral gardens and undersea caves.
TEN BAY BEACH – Eleuthera
Ten Bay Beach is located a short drive south of Palmetto Point, just north of Savannah Sound. In years gone by, the exclusive Cotton Bay Club built a hotel here because of the stunning scenery. Although the hotel is now closed and there are no facilities, the alabaster sands and turquoise waters are exceptionally idyllic and invite exploration.
CABLE BEACH - New Providence Island
The sparkling shoreline of Cable Beach is world famous for its glittering sand and crystal clear waters. Offering easy access to shops, casinos, restaurants, watersports, and bars, a collection of upscale resorts line the beach making it the ultimate playground for soaking up the sun. With a six-kilometre-long stretch of sand, there is a fantastic range of facilities and activities here.
For more information on planning a Bahamas yacht charter, please speak to your preferred charter broker.
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