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Compass Cay – located just south of Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park – is one of the Exumas must-visit islands.
Not only is it stunningly beautiful, but here, visitors are also treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience: Swimming with sharks.
At the Compass Cay Marina, a naturally protected harbor, you’ll find a resident population of nurse sharks, weighing up to 300 pounds and measuring up to 10 feet. Spend some time in the water swimming and feeding them. There’s nothing quite like being brushed up against by one of these gentle giants.
The sharks of Compass Cay are world-famous. In fact, they’ve appeared on Shark Week, the Discovery Channel, and many more TV shows. Originally, the sharks were brought to the marina as pets. But now the marina is known as a sanctuary, and the population of nurse and reef sharks has grown.
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Compass Cay yacht
charter highlights
Swimming with nurse sharks
Rachel’s Bubble Bath
Crystal clear waters
Pristine sandy beaches
Natural cave formations
One of the safest harbors in the Exumas
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Chartering in the Compass Cay: When to Go?
Thanks to its sub-tropical climate, Compass Cay yacht charters are perfect year-round. The high season for boat rentals runs from mid-November to mid-July, with peak season around New Year’s and Spring Break.
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Explore with a Boat Charter: Compass Cay
Swimming with nurse sharks
You can swim with nurse sharks in a private lagoon at Compass Cay.
The experience of swimming with these majestic beasts is truly incredible. Swimmers can get surrounded by the sharks, sometimes by as many as 20 of them, as they feed. And the sharks will swim and bump into you. Don’t worry, it doesn’t hurt. Some of the sharks will also jump from the water onto the dock, which is great if you don’t feel like swimming.
Exploring the Beaches
The island is home to 13 pristine sandy beaches.
The island is home to 13 beaches, including some of the best shelling beaches in the Exumas. At many of the beaches, the waters are protected, providing calm swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding conditions.
Relaxing in Rachel’s Bubble Bath
A natural phenomenon that creates a "bubble bath".
This natural phenomenon is created as water from the sound froths over the lava rocks into the lagoon. The result is a fizzling, frothy “Bubble Bath” like experience, that’s especially spectacular at high tide.
Hiking the Island’s Trails
A network of trails bisect Compass Cay.
A network of trails bisect Compass Cay, and you’ll find a variety of experiences, including the “jungle route,” which leads to some secluded beaches on the west side; and Compass Peak, which at 92 feet, is the tallest point on the island and offers great views of Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park.
Diving the Conch Cut Drift
A great drift diving site.
Just northeast of the island, you’ll find the Conch Cut. This beginner drift dive spot in about 30 feet of water, features a cut that is home to nurse sharks and reef fish. Thanks to its proximity to the Exuma Cays park, the area is rich in biodiversity.
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