6 Days/5 nights
Departs from KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Monday, November 13, 2011
Returns to KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Friday, November 18, 2011
Trip requires a minimum of 6 aircraft and limited to a maximum of 15 aircraft
Overview & Pricing
With Thanksgiving right around the corner this trip presents the perfect opportunity to charge your batteries, soak up the sun and relax on two of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas. This trip is the perfect beach lover’s combo. First we spend three wonderful days at Fernandez Bay Village on Cat Island where complimentary kayaks, snorkeling equipment and bikes are available for your enjoyment. You may also rent a boat or explore Father Jerome’s Hermitage on Cat Island. The Hermitage is a miniature monastery built atop Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the Bahamas reaching a total of 206 feet. Next we hop over to Long Island where we will spend the following days on another idyllic beach at Cape Santa Maria, Complimentary kayaks and bikes are available at the resort. Hobie cats, snorkeling equipment, fishing tours and relaxing massages are also available for a fee.
Caribbean Sky Tours staff will be present throughout the trip and will review document and equipment requirements, assist with filing flight plans and eAPIS, provide Bahamas immigration, customs and civil aviation documents to all participants.
All pilots are welcome to join us on this trip.
Member Price: |
$375 Airplane registration |
$1,399 per person double occupancy |
Cost per additional person or for single occupancy available upon request.
Navigation Information

Our route will take us over water and life jackets are required for this trip. Life rafts and a GPS are also strongly recommended and can be purchased or rented from a number of FBO’s or Pilot Shops. Contact us for more information.
Ft. Lauderdale - New Bight |
284 NM |
New Bight to Stella Maris |
46 NM |
Stella Maris to Ft. Lauderdale |
316 NM |
Airports of landing |
ICAO Identifier |
Runway length |
Ft. Lauderdale |
KFXE |
6,001 FT |
New Bight |
MYCB |
5,050 FT |
Stella Maris |
MYLS |
4,000 FT |
Itinerary
There will be a pre-flight briefing Saturday November 12th at 6:30pm for those participants who have arrived (exact location to be confirmed). The group will meet at the Banyan FBO at KFXE (Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport) on Sunday November 13th at 8:00 am for a final trip review and briefing.
Day 1 Sunday |
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Leave Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and fly to New Bight (MYCB) on Cat Island. During this flight you will have a chance to take in the myriad of turquoise shades in the water as you overfly the Great Bahama Bank and enjoy some spectacular views of the Exuma Cays from the air. We will clear customs and Immigration in New Bight and transfer to Fernandez Bay Village. Take the rest of the day to relax and explore your new surroundings. We will meet for dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Meals Included:Dinner |
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Day 2 Monday |
Enjoy the beautiful long beach and turquoise waters, do some kayaking and explore nearby creeks; Kayaks, snorkeling equipment and bikes are complimentary. Books and board games are available for your entertainment at the hotel lobby. If you prefer, you can tour the Island and visit the Hermitage on Mount Alvernia on your own. In the evening, we will reconvene for dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |

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Day 3 Tuesday |
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Spend the day at leisure enjoying the beach and any of your favorite activities: kayaking, snorkeling, biking, reading…. The group will meet before dinner for pre-flight briefing to review the following day’s flight to Stella Maris. Dinner will be at the hotel restaurant following the briefing.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 4 Wednesday |
After breakfast we will check out and head to the airport to fly to Stella Maris on Long Island (MYLS) where we take taxis and transfer to the Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort. Enjoy the rest of the day at this beautiful beach. Kayaks and bikes are complimentary. Fishing tours, diving, Hobie Cat sailing or a relaxing massage can be arranged with the hotel. A number of tours to the surrounding areas are also offered by the hotel (may require a minimum number of participants).
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |

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Day 5 Thursday |
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Another day in paradise to enjoy breathtaking views of Cape Santa Maria’s powdery white sand beach and clear turquoise waters. Spend the day at leisure and soaking up the soft autumn sun. We will have a pre-flight briefing to review the following day’s flight back to Fort Lauderdale in the early evening followed by dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 6 Friday |
After breakfast we will check out and head to the Stella Maris airport to fly back to Fort Lauderdale’s KFXE.
Meals Included: Breakfast |

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Sign-up procedure
STEP 1: |
Reserve your spot by submitting your deposit and providing your contact information. To process on-line, click button on right or contact Caribbean Sky Tours. |
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STEP 2: |
Download and complete the forms for participant and aircraft information and send to Caribbean Sky Tours |
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STEP 3: |
Submit balance of payment no later than 30 days prior to trip date. |
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