Lyford Cay is one of the most exclusive private communities in the Caribbean , a gated residential and marina complex at the southwest tip of New Providence, home to some of the world's wealthiest families. The club marina is private and not accessible to visiting yachts. However, the outer approach waters to the south of the cay provide an excellent, uncrowded anchorage in the public waters , good sand holding, protection from the NE trades, and extraordinary peace compared to Nassau's central harbour. The Great Bahama Bank edge runs close here, and the water is the characteristic bright turquoise of the shallow Bahamian banks. Nassau downtown is 12nm to the northeast , a significant provisioning trip but manageable for a dedicated run. This anchorage is ideal as a first stop when approaching Nassau from the west or southwest (from Florida or the Berry Islands), or as a quiet last anchorage before departing New Providence westbound.
Sequence a smart, multi-stop boating itinerary built around this location.