Eleuthera
Yacht Charters

This beach is located in South Eleuthera near Cape Eleuthera and is known for its miles of pure pink, soft, sandy beaches, as well as an old lighthouse located on a limestone jetty overlooking the ocean. Lighthouse Bay is toward the end of Lighthouse beach, to the right, and yacht charter guests can climb on top of the cliffs where they can explore the old East End Lighthouse. Lighthouse Beach also features great snorkeling and is a perfect setting to have a picnic on a nice afternoon or to take a sunset stroll.

Just to the west of the northern tip of the island of Eleuthera is St. George’s Cay. The entire cay is where you can find the fishing village of Spanish Wells. It was first inhabited in 1649 when the Spanish Conquistadors sunk a well there to provide their ships with drinkable water. The main catch gathered from the sea by the fishermen is the Bahamian lobster or crawfish as it is locally referred to. Sample some of Spanish Wells native dishes, such as souse chicken, cracked conch, stone crab claws, and fish burgers. Stretching from Spanish Wells to the northeast tip of mainland Eleuthera is a spectacular barrier reef called the Devil’s Backbone which is teeming with marine life. A must for snorkelers!

Just north of Gregory Town and south of the pink sand beaches of Harbour Island, is the Glass Window Bridge. Described as the narrowest part of Eleuthera Island, at just 30 feet wide, the Glass Window Bridge is comprised of rock formations that provide a very special view. Eleuthera yacht charter guests can stand on this one-lane bridge in one spot and see the deep, dark, blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the calm, exquisite, turquoise Caribbean sea to the east. Don’t forget your camera, as watching the waves crashing through the window in the rocks under the bridge offers a great photo opportunity!

Preachers Cave is a large unique cave (no flashlights needed!) about two miles east of Gene’s Bay. The road to the cave is unpaved, and it’s recommended to get there by a 4×4. Preacher’s Cave is where the founders of Eleuthera, the Eleutheran Adventurers, landed after being shipwrecked in 1648. They took shelter in the cave and made an altar and held vigils there, giving the cave its name. The alter was made from a large boulder at the far end of the cave, which incredibly still stands. After exploring the cave, follow a grassy, sandy path overgrown with sea grapes to a charming white sandy beach where you can find a comfortable picnic spot.