Situated just 30 miles (49 km) north of Cuba, Cay Sal Bank is the most remote area of the Bahamas. With one of the highest concentrations of blue holes in the world and spectacular vertical walls, Cay Sal Bank offers fantastic snorkeling and exotic diving. While each Cay Sal Bank cruise may vary due to weather and conditions, the outline below will give you a good feel for the exciting week in store for you!

Saturday Embarkation begins in Fort Lauderdale at 8:00 p.m. The Captain's welcome aboard briefing begins at 9:00 p.m. Take Water Taxi out to one of Fort Lauderdale's many fine restaurants for an enjoyable dinner ashore. Vessel departs Fort Lauderdale for Grand Bahama island at around 11:00 p.m. Note: Port Everglades' tight security restrictions require that our guests be accompanied to the boat by our designated badged ground agents. 

Sunday Clear Bahamian customs in Cat Cay. Dive South Tuna Alley and Victory Reef.  After a night dive, we'll head down to Orange Cay.

Monday Dive and snorkel sites around Orange Cay on the immense Andros bank.  After the night dive, we'll set our course for Cay Sal Bank.

Tuesday Blue Hole Heaven! Dive the spectacular mysterious blues holes of Cay Sal Bank and Damas reef. Unlike the blue hole off Central America, the perimeter of these holes are lush with vibrant virgin coral gardens, tons of fish, and curious nurse sharks.

Wednesday More Blue Hole Heaven! Continue exploring more blue holes with names like "Sistine Chapel" and "Shark Hole", each one with its own character and mystique. Be sure to say "hi' to the giant lobster. Afternoon shark dive on the "ski slope" at the Shark Hole.

Thursday Morning drift dives along the electrifying wall of Elbow Cay (look for Whale Sharks). Afternoon snorkeling and exploring at Water Cay, "nature's amusement park." Late afternoon departure for Bimini.

Friday Morning dives at North Tuna Alley. Quick stop at Cat Cay during lunch to clear customs. In the afternoon, explore a shallow reef near Bimini before an optional excursion ashore which would no doubt to include "refreshments" and Calypso music at the "Sand Bar". Bimini is the island that prompted American author "Papa" Ernest Hemingway's famous novel "Islands in the Stream."

Saturday You'll arrive back in Fort Lauderdale at 8:00 a.m. After clearing U.S. customs and immigrations, our vans will transport you to the Fort Lauderdale International Airport or your local hotel. Please schedule flights after noon.