IFFBahamas2015

 

IFF Bahamas Adventure 2015

 

7 Days/6 Nights
Departs from Fort Pierce KFPR, FL on Saturday, January 17, 2015
Returns to Fort Pierce KFPR, FL on Friday, January 23, 2015

Trip requires a minimum of 6 aircraft and is limited to a maximum of 12 aircraft

Overview & Pricing

Escape the cold of winter and enjoy two idyllic beach destinations in the Bahamas. We start off at Treasure Cay on Abaco Island where beach lovers, snorkelers, divers, fishing and golfing enthusiasts alike can indulge in their favorite past-times. For those interested in learning about the colonial history of the Bahamas, we offer an optional day trip to Green Turtle Cay, only a 20 minute ferry ride away, to tour the quaint little island, enjoy the beaches, experience the local fare and learn about loyalist history and lifestyle. Next, we have a scheduled day trip to North Eleuthera to learn about the island’s agricultural activities followed by a visit to one of nature’s wonders, the Glass Window, and a Bahamian lunch in Gregory Town. In the afternoon we continue on to New Bight on Cat Island where you can relax on the beautiful stretch of beach at Fernandez Bay. While on Cat Island, visit the miniature monastery known as “The Hermitage” built atop mount Alvernia, the highest point in the Bahamas at a whopping 206 feet. An optional day trip to Staniel Cay is also offered for those who would like to snorkel in the Thunderball grotto and watch the unbelievable swimming pigs.

$395 Airplane registration fee (non-refundable)
IFF Member Price $1,849 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.

IFF Bahamas Adv Route

Fort Pierce to Treasure Cay
177 NM
(No Fuel)
Treasure Cay to North Eleuthera
98 NM
 
North Eleuthera to New Bight
101 NM
(No Fuel)
New Bight to Staniel Cay (optional)
55 NM
(No Fuel)
Staniel Cay to New Bight (optional)
55 NM
(No Fuel)
New Bight to Fort Pierce
377 NM
 
Total distance (with optional day trip):
863 NM
Total distance (without optional day trip):
753 NM


Airports of landing
ICAO Identifier
Runway length
Fort Pierce
KFPR
6,492 FT
Treasure Cay
MYAT
7,001 FT
North Eleuthera
MYEH
6,019 FT
New Bight
MYCB
5,050 FT
Staniel Cay (optional)
MYES
3,030 FT



Itinerary

There will be a pre-flight briefing Friday, January 16th at 6:00pm for those participants who have arrived (exact location to be confirmed). The group will meet at APP JetCenter on Saturday, January 17th at 8:00 am for a final trip review and briefing.

Day 1 Saturday, Jan 17
Treasure Cay Hotel Resort

Leave St. Lucie County International airport in Fort Pierce, FL and fly to Treasure Cay Airport (MYAT). Clear customs and Immigration and transfer to Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and reconvene for dinner. We will have a welcome cocktail after check-in at the Tipsy Seagull Bar & Grill.

Meals Included:Dinner

Day 2 Sunday, Jan 18

After breakfast, consider taking the optional tour to Green Turtle Cay. It is a short 20 minute ferry ride to the island. Rent a golf cart or bike to tour the island and New Plymouth village. Admire the turn-of-the-century homes, visit the Albert Lowe Museum, visit the Memorial Sculpture Garden, enjoy the village's small gift shops, tour the island’s pristine beaches, have lunch in one of the local restaurants and try the famous Bahamian “Goombay Smash” which is said to have originated at the Blue Bee Bar in this very village. Day trips to Man-O-War, Hope Town and Guana Cay by ferry boat are also available. If you prefer to stay in Treasure Cay you can enjoy the wonderful beach, go snorkeling or diving, spend the day fishing or play golf. The group will meet at the hotel restaurant for dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Welcome to Turtle Cay

Day 3 Monday, Jan 19
Treasure Cay

Spend the day at leisure enjoying the beach, snorkeling, diving, fishing, playing tennis or golf. The group will meet before dinner for pre-flight briefing to review the following day’s flights and activities. Dinner will be at the hotel restaurant.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4 Tuesday, Jan 20

After an early breakfast we will check out and head to the airport for an 8:00am departure from MYAT and fly to North Eleuthera (MYEH). We begin our agricultural tour at Fine Threads Farm and visit the North Eleuthera packing house. Next, we visit Glass Window for a stunning photo opportunity, followed by lunch in a native Bahamian restaurant. Before heading back to the airport we will also make a stop at Pineapple Hills pineapple farm. We plan to arrive in New Bight, Cat Island around 5:00pm and head to Fernandez Bay Village. We will meet for dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Fernandez Bay Village

Day 5 Wednesday, Jan 21
Swimming pigs

After breakfast we will meet in the lobby and head to the New Bight Airport to start our adventure to Staniel Cay (MYES), in the Exumas. There you can stroll around the island and enjoy a typical Bahamian lunch at the Staniel Cay Yacht Harbor. An optional boat tour is available to explore the famous James Bond Thunderball grotto followed by a visit to the swimming pigs (yes, really!). After lunch, we will make the short flight back to New Bight. For those not going on the day trip, it will be another opportunity to relax on the beach and enjoy the resort’s hospitality and amenities, or to explore the surrounding areas.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6 Thursday, Jan 22

Enjoy the beautiful, tranquil beach and turquoise waters of Fernandez Bay, take advantage of the resort’s complimentary kayaks and explore the bay and nearby creeks. Visit “the Hermitage”, a miniature monastery built atop “Mount Alvernia”, the highest point in the Bahamas with a whopping 206 feet of elevation! Take the opportunity to visit the town of New Bight and enjoy a meal at a typical Bahamian island restaurant. In the evening, we will have a pre-flight briefing for our flight back to Fort Pierce the following day.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Hermitage

Day 7 Friday, Jan 23
Bahamian aerial sight

After breakfast we will check out and depart from the New Bight airport to head back to the St. Lucie County International Airport in Fort Pierce, FL where we will clear customs and immigration to re-enter the U.S. Along the way you will have the opportunity to enjoy more of the spectacular Bahamian aerial sights.

Meals Included: Breakfast



Sign-up procedure

STEP 1:
Reserve Now! Reserve your spot by submitting your deposit and providing your contact information. To process on-line, click button on right or contact Caribbean Sky Tours.
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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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