Things to Do in Treasure Cay

The beach is the reason most people come. Its gently curving, roughly three-mile stretch of powdery sand slopes into calm, clear, shallow water that's ideal for wading, swimming and floating, and it regularly appears on lists of the world's best beaches. Bahama Beach Club #2001 has boardwalk access straight onto the sand, so your days can start with a coffee on the porch and a walk into the water.

For more solitude, walk toward either end of the crescent. Bring shade and water, since services along the beach are limited.

Abaco's barrier reef runs offshore along the chain of cays, with coral heads, tropical fish and turtles in clear water. The best reef spots need a boat. Go with a local dive or snorkel operator, or rent a boat if you know the area. Check conditions, as wind and swell determine which sites are good each day, and follow the U.S. State Department's advice to confirm any operator's credentials and safety procedures.

The Sea of Abaco, the flats and the deep water beyond the reef offer everything from bonefishing to offshore trolling. Hire a local guide for flats fishing, or charter a boat for the day. Guests who bring their own boat can use the residence's offsite Galleon dockage for boats up to 80 feet. Visiting vessels fishing in Bahamian waters need the appropriate permit, so check current rules with Bahamas Customs and the Department of Marine Resources.

The Treasure Cay golf course was designed by Dick Wilson and is the only golf course in the Abacos. It was damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019, and conditions and services have varied during recovery. Confirm the course's current status, tee times and fees locally before you plan around a round, and bring your own clubs and balls.

Inside the Treasure Cay community, golf carts are the easiest way to get to the beach, marina, shops and restaurants. Several local companies rent carts by the day or week, and many will deliver. Stay off the main highway in a cart, and remember that traffic in the Bahamas drives on the left.

The Green Turtle Cay Ferry leaves from the Treasure Cay ferry dock near the airport, a few minutes' drive from the resort, and takes about 15 minutes to reach Green Turtle Cay. Its historic settlement of New Plymouth has pastel Loyalist-era cottages, small museums, shops and waterfront restaurants. The ferry also stops at other docks on the cay. Check the ferry's current schedule and fares before you go, and note the time of the last boat back.

Great Guana Cay is famous for its long ocean beach and laid-back beach bars. From Treasure Cay, drive south toward Marsh Harbour and take a ferry. Albury's Ferry Service runs to Great Guana Cay. Schedules vary by day and season, so check before you set out. Many visitors make the same trip by private boat.

Treasure Cay has small shops for everyday needs, and Marsh Harbour has the larger grocery stores, so many guests do one big shop there on arrival. Prices on imported goods are higher than in the U.S., and island stores can run out of items between deliveries. Bring any specialty foods you can't do without.

Evenings are low-key. Watch the sunset from the beach or porch, have dinner at one of the restaurants in the marina area, or cook in at the condo and stargaze from the porch. Bahama Beach Club #2001 sleeps up to 10, which makes it a natural base for families and groups who want to cook and gather together.

Marsh Harbour is Abaco's main town and the place for big grocery runs, hardware and services. From there, ferries reach Elbow Cay and the candy-striped Hope Town lighthouse, as well as Man-O-War Cay with its boatbuilding heritage. Allow a full day.