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⇱ Highbourne Cay Bahamas - The cay away from the everyday

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Getting to Highbourne Cay

  • Highbourne is a secluded island with direct access only by boat, seaplane or helicopter. However, we are only 8 miles from the closest air-strip at Norman’s Cay.

  • From Nassau you can charter a seaplane directly to Highbourne Cay or a fixed wing plane to the neighbouring island of Norman’s Cay where there is a runway. It’s an effortless 20 minute flight. Once at Norman’s Cay, you will be greeted by a member of Highbourne’s team who will take you directly to Highbourne via a 15 minute scenic boat ride

  • You can choose to travel to Highbourne from the US through Nassau, it’s an easy 45 minute flight from Miami. Flights depart from the US directly to Nassau from most of the major cities along the East coast. Direct flights are available from Washington D.C, Newark, New York City, Atlanta, Miami, and Charlotte. Once in Nassau, you will just need to schedule a flight from Nassau to Norman’s Cay, or choose to fly direct via seaplane.

    You can also choose to schedule a direct flight from Miami/Fort Lauderdale to Norman’s Cay, where there is a Bahamian Customs and Immigration team to clear you.

  • Highbourne sits at 24˚7257”N, 76˚8188”W, only 40 miles away from Nassau, which makes the boat trip effortless. If you’re traveling from the US, you’ll just need to clear customs in either Bimini, Chub Cay, Nassau or Norman’s Cay before your arrival at Highbourne.

Amenities and Marina Rates

  • Highbourne’s shores house a series of amenities, offering guests – as well as those sailing through briefly – easy access to essential services. This extra peace of mind means visitors can truly make the most of their time on the cay.

    highbourne’s Amenities include:
    • Fuel
    • High-speed wireless internet
    • Power
    • Water and ice
    • A grocery store, stocking both dry goods and fresh produce (which arrives weekly), as well as bait
    • Recycling facilities (for aluminium can, glass and oil)
    • Floating tender dock access*

    *Please call VHF Channels 16, 71 or telephone (242) 427-1003 for landing approval.

  • 2026 dockage rates:

    LOW SEASON
    (September 1 – November 16)

    Back in slips – $4.50
    North, Middle, South Dock and Wall – $5.50

    HIGH SEASON
    (November 17 – August 31) 

    Back in slips – $5.50
    North, Middle, South Dock and Wall – $6.50

    HOLIDAY PEAK SEASON
    February 14 – 17 (President’s Weekend)
    March 11 – April 2 (Spring Break & Easter)
    May 23 – 28 (Memorial Weekend)
    July 3 – 7 (USA Independence Weekend)
    November 27-30 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
    December 25 – January 5 (Christmas & NYE)

    Back in slips – $6.50
    North, Middle, South Dock and Wall – $7.50

    amp rates:
    • 30 AMP – $50.00
    • 50 AMP (under 50ft) – $85.00
    • 50 AMP (over 50ft) – $120.00
    • 100 AMP (single phase) – $200.00
    • 2x 100 AMP (single phase) – $260.00
    • 100 AMP (3 phase) – $240.00
    • 2x 100 AMP (3 phase) – $320.00

    *Please call VHF Channels 16, 71 or telephone (242) 427-1003 for landing approval.

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The cay away
from the everyday

story

Lapping tides, languid skies, nature's chatter, unhurried horizons Lapping tides, languid skies, nature's chatter, unhurried horizons

The northern end of the Exuma Chain beckons. At 24°7257”N, 76°8188”W, the ancient cay of Highbourne awaits, loaded with promise – of soul-restoring vistas, water-based adventures and nature-fueled narratives. Here, amid this biodiverse landscape with its backdrop of pure, ever-shifting Atlantic light, pause, set your own pace and explore plentiful opportunities to establish some new and deeply personal memories.

accommodation

Your (almost) secret hideaway

Individually nestled among the H-shaped cay's lush vegetation, Highbourne's handful of villas offer guests privacy and freedom, as well as singular views of the Atlantic's azure expanses. Surrounded by 500 acres of unadulterated natural beauty, the two-, three- and four-bedroom island accommodation options offer calm, restorative spaces in which to leave behind the urban sprawl and simply be present.

marina

Harbour a dream

A favoured outpost among seasoned yachtsmen, Highbourne’s impeccable marina is located within a naturally sheltered harbour.

An ideal dock for those journeying through or around the Exumas, it features 750ft of face dock for yachts up to 180ft (8’ draft) and 16 back-in slips for boats of up to 75ft. Reservations ahead of arrival are strongly recommended.

More than simply a place to drop anchor, moor and refuel, the marina offers a series of welcome amenities including a well-stocked store, as well as showers and laundry for the comfort of overnighting sailing guests.

Expansiveness imbues every layer of a stay at Highbourne, whether the vast, captivating horizons or the deep serenity it awakens in its guests.

dining

Ocean to table: cuisine on the cay

Maximise the sensory experiences offered by the Exumas. Dine on the freshest produce available: seafood fished daily from the depths of the sun-soaked surrounds. Opt to prepare and cook your own catch of the day in the fully-equipped villa kitchen, or leave your profound culinary journey in the hands of the professional chefs at Highbourne’s restaurant.

experience

An opportunity for exploration

A three-mile-long island edged with temperate waters, Highbourne presents plentiful possibilities for adventure. Whether your preference is for watersports that ignite your energy or activities that are more grounding in nature, the cay can indulge your desires.

Take yourself out – on foot, bike, boat or even golf buggy – and explore all that’s on offer: don snorkels to witness underwater wildlife, kayak, fish, stargaze, wonder at stromatolites (living fossils, and the first evidence of life on earth). Or simply breathe in the peace and the evanescent hues of the local palette. And relax.

Contact us

Highbourne monitors VHF Channels 16 and 71.

Please note: all vessels, special or large provision orders should contact the Highbourne Marina office directly by phone on one of the following numbers:
(242) 427-1003
(242) 427-5000
(242) 813-1001
(242) 427-1003 (WhatsApp)

You can also email us via info@highbourne-exumas.com