6 Days/5 nights
Departs from KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Sunday, March 9, 2014
Returns to KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Friday, March 14, 2014
Trip requires a minimum of 6 aircraft and limited to a maximum of 12 aircraft
Overview & Pricing
A perfect opportunity to charge your batteries, soak up the sun and relax on two of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas. This trip is the perfect beach lover’s combo. First we spend two days on an idyllic beach at Cape Santa Maria on Long Island which has been voted one of the world’s top 10 most beautiful beaches. Complimentary kayaks are available at the resort. You may also rent hobie cats, paddle boats, snorkeling equipment, book a fishing tour or a relaxing massage. We hop over to Fernandez Bay on Cat Island, another exceptional beach where complimentary kayaks, snorkeling equipment and bikes are available for your enjoyment. You may also rent a boat or explore Father Jerome’s Hermitage on Cat Island. The Hermitage is a miniature monastery built atop Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the Bahamas reaching a total of 206 feet. For those wanting to expand their Out Island experience, an optional day trip to Staniel Cay to see the swimming pigs and snorkel in James Bond’s Thunderball Grotto can also be arranged. Diving options are easily accessible at both destinations.
Special Cessna Owner Organization and Piper Owner Society Price: |
$395 Airplane registration (non-refundable) |
$1,695.00 per person double occupancy |
Cost per additional person or for single occupancy available upon request.
Navigation Information

Our route will take us over water and life jackets are required for this trip. Life rafts and a GPS are also strongly recommended and can be purchased or rented from a number of FBO’s or Pilot Shops. Contact us for more information.
Fort Lauderdale to Stella Maris |
320 NM |
Stella Maris to New Bight |
46 NM |
New Bight to Fort Lauderdale |
297 NM |
Airports of landing |
ICAO Identifier |
Runway length |
Ft. Lauderdale Executive |
KFXE |
6,001 FT |
Stella Maris |
MYLS |
4,000 FT |
New Bight |
MYCB |
5,050 FT |
Staniel Cay (optional) |
MYES |
3,030 FT |
Itinerary
There will be a pre-flight briefing Saturday March 8 at 6:30pm for those participants who have arrived (exact location to be confirmed). The group will meet at the Banyan FBO at KFXE (Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport) on Sunday, March 9 at 8:00am for a final trip review and briefing.
Day 1 Sunday |
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Depart the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport for the Stella Maris Airport. Clear Customs and Immigration and proceed to the Cape Santa Maria Resort. Settle in and get ready to enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Kayaks and bikes are complimentary. Fishing tours, diving, Hobie Cat sailing or a relaxing massage can be arranged with the hotel. A number of tours to the surrounding areas are also offered by the hotel (may require a minimum number of participants). We will meet for dinner at the resort’s restaurant.
Meals Included:Dinner |
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Day 2 Monday |
Another day in paradise. Enjoy breathtaking views of Cape Santa Maria’s powdery white sand beach and clear turquoise waters. Spend the day at leisure soaking up the warm spring rays while enjoying your favorite activities. We will have a pre-flight briefing in the early evening to review the following day’s flight to New Bight, Cat Island followed by dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |

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Day 3 Tuesday |
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After breakfast, we head back to the Stella Maris Airport and fly to the New Bight Airport (MYCB) on Cat Island and transfer to Fernandez Bay Village. Take the rest of the day to relax. We will meet for dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 4 Wednesday |
Enjoy another beautiful long beach and turquoise waters, do some kayaking and explore nearby creeks. Kayaks, snorkeling equipment and bikes are complimentary. Books and board games are available for your entertainment at the hotel lobby. If you prefer, you can tour the Island and visit the Hermitage on Mount Alvernia on your own. In the evening, we will reconvene for dinner at the resort’s restaurant. For those interested in exploring another island we will have a briefing to review the respective flight and procedures.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |

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Day 5 Thursday |
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More fun on the beach snorkeling, diving, kayaking, etc. or venture out to explore another island destination in the Bahamas on an optional Day Trip. We will meet around the bar before dinner to review the flight back to Fort Lauderdale and to answer any questions followed by dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 6 Friday |
After breakfast we will check out and head to the New Bight Airport to fly back to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, KFXE. On our way back to Florida we will have the chance to enjoy some breathtaking views…
Meals Included: Breakfast |

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Sign-up procedure
STEP 1: |
Cessna Owner Organization and Piper Owner Society Price:
Reserve your spot by submitting reduced price deposit and providing your contact information. To process on-line, click button on right or contact Caribbean Sky Tours directly. |
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Not a Member of Cessna Owner Organization or Piper Owner Society:
Reserve your spot by submitting your regular price deposit and providing your contact information. To process on-line, click button on right or contact Caribbean Sky Tours directly. |
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STEP 2: |
Download and complete the forms for participant and aircraft information and send to Caribbean Sky Tours |
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STEP 3: |
Submit balance of payment no later than 30 days prior to trip date. |
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