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Labor Day in the Bahamas

General Overview

7 Days/6 nights
Departs from Fort Lauderdale, FL on Sunday
Returns to Fort Lauderdale, FL on Saturday
Trip limited to a maximum of 15 aircraft
Minimum number of aircraft required for tour: 5

Explore the rustic Bahamas “off of the beaten path” in the company of Caribbean Sky Tours; natives from the Bahamas. This Labor Day adventure begins at the Fort Lauderdale Executive airport where we will depart for our first destination at Staniel Cay in the Exuma Island chain. Staniel Cay’s beautiful waters, rustic setting and proximity to many small, uninhabited  cays makes it an excellent getaway location. Along the way we will have a breathtaking view of the Great Bahama Bank. An optional day-trip is planned to fly over to Cat Island. Our next stop on this trip is Clarence Town on Long Island, the island’s prettiest harbor town which is reached via the Deadman’s Cay airport. While at Clarence Town, we will be staying on the shores of the beautiful harbor overlooked by the picturesque churches perched high on the hill in the center of town. There will be an optional guided tour of the island where we will explore Dean’s Blue Hole (believed to be the world’s deepest Blue Hole), Hamilton Caves, the ruins of the Diamond Salt company operations and enjoy a catered lunch on a beautiful secluded beach.


Price: $350 Airplane registration (non-refundable)
  $1,575 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 strongly recommended for this trip and can be purchased or rented prior to your trip from a number of FBO’s or Pilot Shops. Contact us for more information.

Ft. Lauderdale - Staniel Cay
238 NM
Staniel Cay - Deadman's Cay
99 NM
Deadman's Cay to Ft. Lauderdale
337 NM

Total distance: 674 NM

 

Airports of landing
ICAO Identifier
Runway length
Ft. Lauderdale
KFXE
6,001 FT
Fresh Creek
MYAF
4,000 FT
Staniel Cay
MYES
3,030 FT
Stella Maris
MYLS
4,000 FT
Deadman's Cay
MYLD
4,000 FT



Itinerary

There will be a pre-flight briefing Saturday August 30 at 7:00 pm for those participants who have arrived (pre-flight briefing location to be confirmed). The group will meet at the Banyan FBO terminal, Fort Lauderdale Executive airport at 7:30 am for a final trip review and briefing.

Day 1 Sunday
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Depart Fort Lauderdale Executive and fly to Staniel Cay via stop in Fresh Creek, Andros to clear Bahamas customs and immigration. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Grand Bahama Bank where you can see sand bars, coral heads and dozens of rocks and small islands along the way.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 Monday

Exuma Cays exploration. If you desire, you can rent a Boston Whaler and explore the surrounding Exuma Cays and the Thunderball grotto. There are numerous uninhabited sand bars and small islands where you can snorkel, explore, sun bath or simply play Robinson Crusoe. If you prefer, explore Staniel Cay itself and relax on one of the beautiful beaches.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 3 Tuesday
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Optional day trip to New Bight, Cat Island to explore the ruins of Armbrister plantation, Mount Alvernia (located on the highest point in the Bahamas) and lunch at the Blue Bird restaurant and enjoy the beautiful view of the bay. Cat Island is known throughout the Bahamas for the friendliness of its inhabitants and its beautiful beaches.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4 Wednesday

Flight to Deadman`s Cay airport with a refueling stop in Stella Maris. On arrival, transfer to Clarence Town and check in to the beachfront resort. Long Island is another fabulous destination; remote, friendly and relaxing.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

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Day 5 Thursday
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Optional day trip to explore Long Island. Visit Dean`s Blue Hole, Hamilton Caves, Diamond Salt operations and then a catered lunch of typical Bahamian dishes on the beach.

Meals Included: ALL

Day 6 Friday

Relax on the beach or visit the Blue hole in Clarence Town harbor. For the adventurer, rent a car and explore the northern end of the island where you can see Columbus`monument (his second point of landing), the ruins of Adderly`s plantation and the beautiful Cape Santa Maria beach.

Meals Included: ALL

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Day 7 Saturday

After breakfast, prepare for the return flight to Stella Maris to refuel and depart for Fort Lauderdale Executive.

Meals Included: ALL

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Travel & Medical Insurance

Caribbean Sky Tours recommends that all participants obtain travel insurance and verify that their medical insurance also covers them in Mexico.

Most insurance companies will offer coverage for trip interruption, trip cancellation, travel accidents, medical emergencies and emergency medical transportation. Some insurance companies offer “Cancel for Any Reason” policies at an additional cost.

The following link will help you with information on travel insurance policies. It allows you to compare coverages and prices and, if you find a policy that meets your needs, you can purchase it online. A 1-800 number is also provided in case you have any travel insurance related questions.

 

Sign-up Procedure

To sign-up for this trip, please click on the link below and download trip information and the forms you need to complete. Fill out, sign and send us the required forms. A deposit of US$ 350 for Airplane Registration and 50% of the total cost of the trip are due when you sign-up.

Please fill out all forms legibly, using block letters.

FAX the completed and signed documents to our Toll Free FAX number
1-888-632-3196
or mail to 411 Walnut St., No. 3094, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

Payments can be made with American Express, Visa or Mastercard or by sending a check to 411 Walnut St. No. 3094, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043. Your space will not be reserved until ALL documents have been properly completed and submitted, and the deposit has been received, at which time a confirmation will be sent to you.

 

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