Boating & Things to Do in Lyford Cay

Discover 1 amazing destinations, from hidden anchorages to lively sandbars.

Best Time to Visit

Subtropical climate featuring mild, dry winters and warm, active summers perfect for sandbar rafting and reef snorkeling. Boaters generally favor the November to May window for the most stable cruising conditions.

Winter (Dec – Feb)

Air: 74°F – 78°FWater: 71°F – 73°F

Cool offshore breezes, excellent visibility for reef snorkeling.

Spring (Mar – May)

Air: 81°F – 85°FWater: 76°F – 78°F

Sandbar season begins, prime offshore sportfishing conditions.

Summer (Jun – Aug)

Air: 88°F – 92°FWater: 83°F – 86°F

Warm waters, afternoon thunder showers, lobster season opens in late July.

Autumn (Sep – Nov)

Air: 82°F – 86°FWater: 79°F – 82°F

Tropical season transitions to pleasant autumn cooling.

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Recommended Voyages & Itineraries

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Biscayne Bay to Key Largo Cruise

Cruise south from Miami's high-energy sandbars through Biscayne National Park. Stop at Elliott Key, snorkel Carysfort Reef Lighthouse, and dock-and-dine in Key Largo.

Planned Stops

Miami→

Nixon Sandbar→

Elliott Key→

Carysfort Reef→

Key Largo

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Lyford Cay Approach Anchorage

Lyford Cay

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.