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Bareboat Caribbean Cruising – The Eastern Caribbean

17 Jun
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St. Thomas is just one possibility for your bareboat Caribbean adventure

A bareboat Caribbean cruise is the perfect way to see the Eastern Caribbean, free from the constraints of “standard” cruise packages. You won’t have anyone telling you what you can and can’t see, or how long you can stay at one destination. There’s no rush, so you can enjoy your favorite ports of call as long as you like.

Where can your bareboat Caribbean cruise take you? Here are just a few of the many options:

  • Bahamas: Most cruise travelers only get to see bits of Grand Bahama Island or Nassau. While these are fantastic destinations, filled with the culture, food and scenery the Bahamian Islands are known for, there are numerous other options for bareboat Caribbean cruise travelers. For example, the Exumas, which are south of Grand Bahama along the Tropic of Cancer, are home to the private residences of stars like Johnny Depp and Faith Hill. Cat Island, about 130 miles from Nassau, offers shark diving, regattas and nature hiking. And in Rum Cay, about 185 miles from Nassau, is a 45 square mile jewel studded with historical ruins and coral reefs.
  • U.S. Virgin Islands: While on your bareboat Caribbean adventure, explore the U.S. Virgin Islands, which feature remarkable ecodiversity in a laid-back setting. For a cosmopolitan vibe, check out St. Thomas, the most developed of the Virgin Islands. Tiny St. Croix packs desert landscapes, rainforests and architectural wonders into its compact land mass. Hiking and snorkeling are favorite activities on St. John, the least developed of the U.S. Virgin Islands. And Water Island, the newest addition to the Virgin Islands, is an unspoiled tropical playground with a population of less than 500.
  • Puerto Rico: Where else can you visit a 15th century Spanish fort and then relax in an upscale nightclub – in walking distance of each other? Puerto Rico is a sometimes confusing mix of the old and the new – but that’s precisely why this country is a “must see” destination for your bareboat Caribbean cruise. While you’re here, be sure to visit some of the picturesque beaches, offshore coral reefs and caves for some amazing photo opportunities.

Need help planning your bareboat Caribbean experience? Fill out the contact form, and our DTS Travel experts will help you design the vacation of a lifetime!

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Set off on your Bareboat Bahamas Cruise

15 Jun
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Enjoy sun and sand on your bareboat Bahamas cruise.

A bareboat Bahamas cruise is the perfect choice for people who love the laid-back atmosphere of the Bahamas islands, but who want to set their own schedule and enjoy cruising at their leisure. If you’re in the United States, it’s a great way to get away without a long flight. You can leave from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or a number of other nearby ports, and sail to the Bahamas in about 8 hours.

So what can you see on your bareboat Bahamas cruise?

  • Check out the straw market at Grand Bahamas Island. Here, you can have your hair braided, buy souvenirs and mingle with the locals in one of the world’s largest outdoor markets.
  • While you’re on Grand Bahama Island, take in an ecotour. You’ll see the island’s mangroves and wetlands, and you might even spot some of the more than 700 bird species native to the Bahamas.
  • About an hour away from Grand Bahama Island, your bareboat Bahamas cruise can take you to Nassau, where you can go snorkeling, stroll through the Botanical Gardens or enjoy some of the local cuisine. Don’t forget to try the conch, a shellfish that features prominently in Bahamian dishes from pizza to salads. Nassau is known as “Paradise Island” for good reason – you’ll also find miles of pristine beaches where you can stretch out and enjoy the warm Caribbean sun with a tall Bahama Mama, the signature rum drink of the Bahamas.
  • Continue your bareboat Bahamas cruise adventure to Andros Island, where you can see the world’s third-largest barrier reef. Andros Island is an ideal escape from the tourist attractions of Grand Bahama and Nassau – here, you can enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and simply lounging on unspoiled beaches while you listen to the ocean lap against the shore.
  • Head over to the Berry Islands, where you can walk for miles without ever seeing another person. These islands are made up of only a combined 12 square miles of land, but they offer over 30 spectacular cays and some of the best sport fishing in the Caribbean.

At DTS Travel, we can help you arrange your ideal bareboat Bahamas cruise vacation. Just fill out the contact form and start planning your cruise today!

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