Exuma sandbanks and sandbars are shallow turquoise shelves that appear and shift with the tide around the Staniel Cay cluster. From the air they read as pale ribbons; from the boat you may step into ankle-deep water when the route and tide allow. On the Nassau Exuma hub, sandbanks are a named may-see on the shared fly-in day — never a fixed named beach stop promised for every sailing.
The Exuma Elite Fly-In Day Trip from Nassau puts sandbar time on its Staniel Cay boat circuit after the scenic airplane flight from Nassau. From USD 850 per person, the full day is about 6 hours: roughly 30 minutes flying each way and about 3.5 to 4 hours on the boat. You may also stop for swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto, nurse sharks, iguanas and a plane-wreck pass-by near Staniel Cay. Named sights are weather-, route- and tide-dependent — treat them as “you may see,” not guarantees.
This is a flight-forward day with a substantial boat circuit — about 6 hours in total, with a scenic round-trip airplane flight of about 30 minutes each way and roughly 3.5 to 4 hours on a small-group boat at Staniel Cay. It is not a short aerial hop alone. The day is shared. The booking cap is up to 15 guests; boats typically average about 8 for a more intimate circuit. Sandbar depth and location change with tide and wind, so treat any wade or photo stop as flexible. This stays a shared fly-in boat stop, not a sandbar-only outing from Nassau harbour.
Hotel pickup and return transfer are included from select Nassau hotels and vacation rentals — confirm your address when you book. Exact pickup time is sent the evening before once flight timing is finalized. Be ready at your hotel at that pickup time. Bring a valid photo ID for airport check-in. Island-style lunch, towels, snorkeling gear and drinks as listed are included. Check availability for dates and wait for the evening-before pickup time rather than assuming a fixed public clock.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Flights, boat stops and snorkeling depend on weather, winds, seas and tides. Named sights are “you may see” — routing can change. If the team cancels because conditions are unsafe, follow the free-cancellation or refund policy on your booking. Flexible dates early in your Nassau stay help. The paid guest band starts at age 2. Infants aged 0–1 typically ride free on an adult’s lap as listed when you book. Confirm child pricing on the booking page. An individual weight limit in kg or lb is not stated on the booking page. Weight may still be asked when you book for aircraft balance. Listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels, but the day includes flights, boat travel, swimming or snorkeling stops, and getting on and off the boat. Guests should be comfortable with light activity and shallow water. Pregnant guests and travelers with medical conditions should consult a doctor before booking.
To look for Exuma sandbanks on a fly-in day from Nassau, book the Exuma Elite fly-in day trip on the Nassau Exuma hub. For the landing cay that anchors the boat circuit, see Staniel Cay. Live prices are shown when you book.
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