The Exumas have more to offer families than any other stretch of the Bahamas. In the space of a week-long itinerary a family can hand-feed rock iguanas at Allan Cay, paddle a tidal creek at Shroud Cay, snorkel the film-set grotto at Staniel Cay, encounter swimming pigs at Big Major Spot, feed nurse sharks at Compass Cay, and anchor overnight in water clear enough to see the bottom at 10 metres. Family yachts chartered for an Exumas voyage are specifically fitted for this kind of varied programme, carrying multiple watersports platforms, children menus, dedicated cabin crew and flexible daily schedules built around young guests energy rather than a fixed timetable. The family charter fleet available for an Exumas voyage numbers approximately 65 published yachts. Weekly rates range from around 50,000 euros for a compact family motor yacht to 600,000 euros for a flagship vessel with a full watersports programme. The advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30 percent covers food, drink, watersports equipment, marina fees and the Bahamian cruising permit. Family charters in the Exumas typically run over 10 to 14 days to allow time at each island; a seven-day charter can cover the highlights but requires commitment to daily movement. The Exumas contain 365 named islands and cays. A single week barely scratches the surface, which is why many families who charter here once tend to return the following year with a slightly longer trip in mind.
