..Cruising the Abacos & the Bahamas
The Bahamas and, in particular, the Abacos are a "yet to be found" charter destination. With pristine, warm clear waters, the Sea of Abaco is protected from the open Atlantic by both the chain of Abaco Cays and the 4th largest barrier reef in the world.

The water clarity & colours even show up from space in this satellite shot....

This wonderful cruising ground is very uncrowded for if you count the boats from the fleets, which include The Moorings, ABC Charters, SailAbaco.Com, you will be sore pressed to come up with 50 boats operating in this 50-80 mile cruising ground.

If you do the same counting exercise for the BVIs, you would easily account for 500+ boats within just a 35 mile cruising ground.

These 2 photos show the freedom of anchoring almost anywhere &snorkelling on wonderful reefs:
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For those who want to see Bahamas Islands beyond the Abacos, our larger boats can roam further afield with experienced captains.

So with this background, we offer both charters on our own boats based in Hope Town, Abaco, or if you prefer, we can help you find other boats sailing from other islands in the Bahamas...

Boats based in Hope Town, Abaco available for Barefoot Captained Cruises

All cruises are custom designed, quoted, and subject to availability....

Also, please note that Operations are limited in High Hurricane Season, August through mid November

...Mothra - Lagoon 37

Mothra is a custom-designed Jenneau Lagoon 37, built by TPI of Warrick RI. Mothra is the only one they built with a custom interior and extra heavy duty scantlings. We believe that she’s the finest example of this legendary boat afloat.

...Captained Charters Only

...HeartBeat - Sea Ray 48

This luxurious 3 cabin Cruiser is avalable for 2 couples + Captain. She cruises at 20 -25 knots and is very well equipped including AC. With only a 3 foot draft and a long range, she is ideal for exploring the whole Bahamas.

...Captained Charters Only

... M'Nina -Hunter 426' Cruising Sloop
The boat is very well equipped for easy sailing with a roller main and jib. A Garmin GPS and safety gear makes safe sailing a breeze through the Abaco Cays.

Inside she has 2 double Cabins with an 8 kw generator to power CD/DVD/TV. She has a custom dive platform for ease of swimming in the warm, turquoise waters of the Abacos..

Your Captain is a USCG liscensed 100 ton captain STCW endorsement with 15 years Sailing experience. He also holds a Divemaster certification and ASA Instructor certificate.

..Captained Charters Only

...Catalyst, PDQ - 36' Cruising Catamaran
She sleeps 4-6 people in 2 full size cabins plus a 2/3rd size cabin. She can also be chartered during your stay at Aeolian bareboat or with Captain Peter, or as a separate package. She is a fast boat, very well equipped, and with only a 3 foot draft, she is also ideal for exploring the protected and shallow Sea of Abaco.

..Captained Charters Only

... Sozo, Compac 23 Sloop

This pocket cruiser is ideal for a couple to day sail and gunkhole aroundthe shallow waters of the Bahamas. We also use for her for basic Sailing Lessons.

...Only available after checkout and for rentals of 2 weeks or longer