Warderick Wells Cay sits at the heart of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, the oldest marine park in the Caribbean and among the most protected stretches of water in the Bahamas. Arriving aboard a motor yacht transforms what might be a simple nature visit into something altogether different: a private base from which to explore 176 square miles of national park, with direct access to anchorages closed to commercial traffic and waters kept pristine by strict conservation rules.
The fleet available for a Warderick Wells charter spans a wide range of motor yacht configurations, from sleek fast-displacement hulls capable of covering the archipelago quickly to larger displacement vessels better suited to comfortable nights at anchor. Most carry eight to twelve guests and are crewed by four to six professionals, with on-deck dining areas designed for evenings in flat-water anchorages. Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and full-service provisioning are standard.
Weekly rates for motor yacht charters here generally run from around 50,000 euros at the smaller end to 300,000 euros or above for vessels over 50 metres. The advance provisioning allowance, typically 30 percent of the base fee, covers fuel, food and drink, marina fees, and park permits. The park requires a mooring fee and advance booking of park buoys, which your captain will arrange.
Warderick Wells offers two main mooring fields: the North Mooring Field and the South Mooring Field adjacent to park headquarters. From either, dinghies can reach Boo Boo Hill, a ridge scattered with bleached driftwood left by visiting sailors, and the trail above it offers panoramic views over the cays. Snorkelling directly off the boat reveals coral gardens and nurse sharks resting on the sandy bottom. The wreck of a Haitian sloop sits in shallow water at the south end, an easy dive of around six metres.
