ABACOS 2024 NOW BOOKING!
ABACOS 2024 NOW BOOKING!
Mahalo Sailing’s Annual Rendezvous #9 ABACOS.
Abaco Islands, Bahamas
April 20-27, 2024
BOOKING NOW OPEN!
PRICE $2560/ Deposit $800
Balance Due 02/24/2024 I Deposit Non-Refundable I Cancellation Deadline 02/24/2024
Alternate ways to Pay: Email us and send a check to Mahalo Sailing, PO Box 352, Seal Beach, CA 90740 or by Zelle.
COME EXPLORE THE ABACO ISlANDS
We’re headed to the spectacular cruising grounds of the Abacos/Bahamas for Rendezvous #9! This is a new destination for the Mahalo Sailing Rendezvous and we’re really looking forward to it! We’ve chartered some big new catamarans from a new to us company, it’s a perfect time of year, a beautiful location and of course, the most fun group of Seasters, anywhere! What’s not to love?
We board our boats in Marsh Harbour and will explore the area for our week long trip. So many things to see! Beach bars, historical sites, beautiful coves and towns, super clear water that invites snorkeling, and of course the always chill Bahamian vibe. Rum Punch anyone?
MEET US IN THE BAHAMAS!
WHERE WE’LL GO.
We will board in Marsh Harbor and head out to see the sights. Possible places we may visit include Hope Town with the oldest light house in the Bahamas , Nippers Bar at Guana Cay , beautiful white sandy beach at Treasure Cay, Green Turtle Cay and whatever else we see that we want to explore.
WHAT WE’LL DO
The Rendezvous is famous for connecting friends, new and old, making new memories, sharing fun stories, laughing, fun group parties and great sailing. If it’s your first time, be prepared to jump in and meet everybody! You’ll go home with dozens of sailing Seasters from all over the world.
Be ready to laugh, swim, sail, visit small towns and villages, hang out at a beach bar, dine onboard and ashore, laugh, dance on the sand, talk and laugh. Did we mention that this is super fun?
Want to learn some sailing tips? Just ask your skipper to include you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
One week lodging onboard in a shared cabin.
Professional Captain and crew and our personalized tours of the various islands.
Meals on board
Charter boats and all related expenses, with awesome, professional USCG licensed female captains and crew.
Linens
Snorkel equipment
Fuel
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare & Hotels before and after cruise
Food & Alcohol on land (at restaurants, yacht clubs, etc.)
Entertainment / tours / excursions, kayaks / SUPs
Any other personal expenses
Gratuity- Traditionally 5- 15% for your wonderful experience and service aboard the boats with our Captains & Crew
We’re going for a smaller group this year and expect our ever-loyal Rendezvousers will fill the boats. Don’t delay in signing up as we are only chartering the three boats. Of course, if we get overwhelmed with requests, we may see if they have more boats available.
We’re so looking forward to exploring these new cruising grounds with you!
Is this trip for me?
This trip involves limited walking, steps in and out of the boat as well as the dinghy, a ladder to exit the water when swimming, a shared cabin with a person of your same gender, sailing for perhaps 5 hours per day, excursions ashore on foot as well as in cars. You will be living aboard a large sailboat in the tropics with multiple other guests. The weather will be in the 80s and possible rain. There is plenty of water, but not unlimited amounts. Don’t count on there being air conditioning onboard.
This is a high end sailing experience but not a cruise ship. You may be asked to help in the galley, take out the trash, strip your bed at the end of the trip and help loading groceries. It’s all part of the adventure. Be ready to be dazzled by the beauty of the area and to make life long friends.
Accommodations.
More details coming soon…
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Coffee first! We begin the day by serving tasty breakfast onboard. Breakfast usually varies from crepes to yogurt and fresh fruit depending on how many activities we have planned for the day. Lunch is often served while sailing or at a day anchorage while exploring. Drinks and appetizers often run throughout the evening with lot’s of merriment and delicuous food!
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The Menu
Meals aboard are healthy, balanced and determined by the available provisions. Meals are prepared by the crew but you may be asked to help chop vegetables, set the table or help with dishes, from time to time. Dietary issues will always be accommodated if we are notified in advance.
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Extras
Who doesn’t love Mexican food, fresh fish and tacos? We like to introduce our group to cultural dinners as well as some of our favorite restaurants on the islands we will visit. A variety of local dining with fresh fish, great drinks and more are available at most stops. For meals aboard our crew has often put something special on the menu like dessert, locally caught fish or pastries for breakfast.