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NORTHWEST OF MARSH HARBOUR
Treasure Cay
Treasure Cay, 17 miles north of Marsh Harbour, is not a true cay but a narrow peninsula that
has secreted away one of the Bahamas most idyllic and captivating beaches, Treasure Cay
Beach.
The cay has attracted a large community of retired American expats, and the resulting
infrastructure (sidewalks, tennis courts, strip malls) give the area a vibe that's more South
Florida than Bahamas.
SIGHTS
Treasure Cay Beach
BEACH
This 4-mile-long crescent of sugar-soft white sand appears to melt into a vast expanse of
glittering waters that extend to the horizon. Docile rays glide through the turquoise shallows
and sea birds echo their movements across the sky. Voted one of the world's top 10 beaches,
this treasure is protected by a ring of palm trees, although some private houses and condos
have crept alongside the perimeter.
The beach is Treasure Cay's main event, so bring plenty of sunscreen, a towel and a good
book.
ACTIVITIES
There's decent bonefishing in the shallow waters on the south side of the peninsula. Treasure
Cay Hotel Resort & Marina can organize sportfishing trips (from $375/500 per half-/full-
day charter).
Treasure Divers
DIVING, SNORKELING
( 242-365-8465;
www.treasure-divers.com
; Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina) Offer
two-tank dives ($120), night dives ($110) and blue-hole dives ($110). Snorkeling is $60. It
also rents snorkel gear ($15 per day) and arranges fishing and scuba charters.
JIC Boat Rentals
BOAT RENTAL
( 242-365-8465; Treasure Cay Marina) Rents boats from a 21ft Dusky ($160 per day)
to a 27ft Rambo ($200 per day), with cheaper long-term rates. It also rents out fishing rods
($15) and snorkels ($10), and can arrange guided tours of nearby islands.
Treasure Cay Golf Club
GOLF
