CRUISE ITINERARY - CAY SAL BANK BAHAMAS

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: Nekton Pilot embarkation begins in Fort Lauderdale at 5:30 p.m. The Captain's welcome aboard briefing begins at 6:00 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 Cat Cay island at around 11:00 p.m.

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: Dive the spectacular mysterious blues holes of Cay Sal Bank and Damas reef. Unlike the blue holes off Central America, the perimeter of these holes are lush with vibrant virgin coral gardens and curious nurse sharks.

Wednesday: Continue exploring more blue holes, 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 the Whale Shark). 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. 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 Compleat Angler - a place made famous by American author "Papa" Ernest Hemingway on an island that prompted his famous novel "Islands in the Stream").

Saturday: You'll arrive back in South Florida 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 hotel. Please schedule flights after noon.