Re-Discover the Bahamas
Post-AOPA Summit Fly-Out
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5 Days/4 nights
Departs from KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Sunday,
Returns to KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, FL on Thursday,
Minimum number of aircraft required for tour: 5
Overview & Pricing
Rick Gardner of Caribbean Sky Tours, a native from Nassau, Bahamas and AOPA authorized representative for the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, will personally lead this post AOPA-Summit Fly Out to his homeland of the Bahamas. Explore the Bahamas Out Islands and experience island life from a native's perspective. Our destination will be New Bight, Cat Island which is known for it’s rake and scrape music, beautiful beaches and the friendliness of its inhabitants. We will be staying at the Fernandez Bay Village a picturesque island getaway located on one of the most beautiful coves in the Bahamas and only a few miles from the airport. Wake up, open the door and you are on the beach. While on the island, you can visit the miniature monastery known as “The Hermitage” built by the legendary Father Jerome atop mount Alvernia, the tallest point in the Bahamas at a whopping 206 feet. We will have an optional day trip to Long Island where participants will have the opportunity to swim/snorkel over Dean’s Blue Hole, the deepest blue hole in the world. Other activity options available during your stay include flying to and exploring neighboring islands in the area or simply relaxing at the resort and making new friends. Fuel will be available at the Stella Maris airport 45 NM to the south. Caribbean Sky Tours staff will be present throughout the trip and will review document and equipment requirements, and assist with filing flight plans and eAPIS and providing Bahamas immigration, customs and civil aviation documents to all participants.
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Price: |
Registration |
Airplane registration (non-refundable) |
Participation |
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 for this trip and can be purchased or rented from a number of FBO’s or Pilot Shops. Contact us for more information.
Ft. Lauderdale - New Bight |
283 NM |
New Bight - Stella Maris (Fuel) |
45 NM |
New Bight to Deadman's Cay |
71 NM |
Total distance: |
708 NM (Incl Deadman's Cay trip) |
Airports of landing |
ICAO Identifier |
Runway length |
Ft. Lauderdale |
KFXE |
6,001 FT |
New Bight |
MYCB |
5,050 FT |
Deadman's Cay |
MYLD |
4,000 FT |
Stella Maris |
MYLS |
4,000 FT |
Itinerary
There will be a pre-flight briefing Sunday morning at 8:00 am at the Banyan FBO terminal, Fort Lauderdale Executive airport for a trip review and briefing.
Day 1 Sunday |
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Meet at the Banyan FBO at the Fort Lauderdale Executive for our pre-departure briefing and flight to New Bight, Cat Island where we will clear customs. Transfer to the Fernandez Bay Village resort to check in and relax.
Upon arrival, we will have a cocktail welcome reception at the resort.
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Day 2 Monday |
Participants are free to explore the island; see the ruins of the Armbrister plantation, Mount Alvernia (located on the highest point in the Bahamas) or enjoy lunch at the Blue Bird restaurant where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the bay.
Meals Included: Breakfast |

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Day 3 Tuesday |
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Optional day trip to Deadman's Cay. We will fly to the Deadman's Cay airport and then transfer via island taxi to the secluded beach where participants can explore Dean's Blue Hole, the deepest in the world, located on the shore of the beach. A visit to the nearby Hamilton Caves is also available for the more adventurous in the group. This is a chance to explore the less traveled parts of the Bahamas and experience the true charm of the out islands.
(Cost of optional day trip is not included in trip price, contact CST for pricing.)
Meals Included: Breakfast |
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Day 4 Wednesday |
Relax on the beach or if you prefer, make another day trip on your own with your aircraft to one of the many other fascinating destinations nearby. The strategic location of Cat Island allows you to reach many other popular Bahamas destinations with plenty of time to be back by dinner to share your experiences with other pilots.
Meals Included: Breakfast |

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Day 5 Thursday |
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Mid-morning departure from the New Bight airport and return to Fort Lauderdale Executive airport to clear US CBP.
Meals Included: Breakfast |
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