Itinerary

North East Bonanza Group Journey
Date:
February 17, 2013 - February 23, 2013
Meeting point:
North Palm Beach, FL (F45)
Length:
7 days / 6 nights
Mileage:
775 NM
Day 1 - Sunday, February 17: Palm Beach North County → Marsh Harbour (170nm)

Air Journey will greet you at North Palm Beach County Airport Landmark Aviation FBO for a briefing detailing your forthcoming flight. We recommend that you arrive a little early to refuel and collect your completed forms and survival gear. The breifing will cover the latest weather, the latest details of the Treasure Hunt and how to collect clues.
 
Fly to Marsh Harbour and transfer to the Abaco Beach Resort.
 
This afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach or explore the island on your own. We suggest that you visit Hope Town, one of the most scenic settlements in the Bahamas. The harbor and its famous lighthouse are stunningly beautiful and the quaint, vibrant-colored houses reflect simpler days. Motorized vehicles are restricted from town, so the streets are quiet and a pleasure to walk.
 
We'll end the day with a welcome cocktail before dinner at the hotel.

Hotel : Abaco Beach Resort & Marina at Boat Harbour
Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 2 - Monday, February 18: Marsh Harbour

We'll set sail today with a boat excursion on the Abaco Sea to explore these beautiful remote islands. There will be a stop at Man 'O War Cay (no cars are allowed on the island). Lunch will be at Nippers on Guana Cay.

Hotel : Abaco Beach Resort & Marina at Boat Harbour
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 3 - Tuesday, February 19: Marsh Harbour → North Eleuthera (65 nm) → Cat Island (95 nm)

Today we head to Cat Island, our next stop on the Treasure Hunt. We will be island hoping on the way with a stop in North Eleuthera (optional) for lunch at Harbour Island overlooking the infamous beautiful pink sand beach.
 
Upon arrival at Cat Island, we willt transfer to Fernandez Bay Village - an unspoiled island paradise. A private, one-mile stretch of pristine fine white sand lines the entire length of the bay. This west facing beach provides spectacular sunsets. Enjoy romantic walks, a cool refreshing dip in the crystal clear turquoise waters, or simply relaxing under a thatch roof beach umbrealla.
 
We'll meet to enjoy a friendly game of cards before dinner.

Hotel : Fernandez Bay Village
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 4 - Wednesday, February 20: Cat Island

Today is at leisure to enjoy snorkeling, swimming, bone fishing, exploring, kayaking, boating, and picnicking, or simply relax on the beautiful white sand beach! All activities are optional but breakfast and dinner at the hotel are included.
 
We will meet to enjoy a game of cards before dinner.

Hotel : Fernandez Bay Village
Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 5 - Thursday, February 21: Cat Island → Staniel Cay (55 nm) → Stella Maris, Long Island (73 nm)

Fly to Long Island, our final stop on our Treasure Hunt!
 
We will be island hopping on the way with a stop in Staniel Cay (optional) for lunch at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club. There will be time for snorkeling when we visit Thunderball Grotto (made famous by the James Bond movie) and we'll make a stop to feed the infamous swimming pigs.
 
We'll continue on to Long Island where we will transfer to the Stella Maris Resort. This rest of the afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
 
At the end of the day, we will meet for a friendly game of cards before dinner.

Hotel : Stella Maris Resort
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 6 - Friday, February 22: Stella Maris

Enjoy a full day exploring the island. Take time for bone, shark, or deep sea fishing, or snorkel along very beautiful coral with an abundance of colorful fish.
 
Tonight we'll celebrate with a Costume Party and Farewell Barbeque Dinner in typical pirate style (costume mandatory) in the Party Cave!

Hotel : Stella Maris Resort
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 7 - Saturday, February 23: Stella Maris → Fort Pierce, FL (363 nm)

Watch the sun rise and go for an early morning swim before heading back to the airport for a morning departure back to the United States.

Breakfast included