Treasure Cay Anchorage

Approach and Entrance

Treasure Cay is located on the main island of Great Abaco, approximately 25 miles northwest of Marsh Harbour. The approach from the Sea of Abaco is straightforward in good visibility, with adequate depth for most cruising vessels throughout the approach.

The marina and mooring field lie within the protected basin formed by the resort peninsula. Enter from the northwest, following the marked channel into the harbour. Controlling depth in the channel is approximately six feet at mean low water, with deeper water inside. The Treasure Cay Marina monitors VHF Channel 16 for arriving vessels.

Holding and Protection

The anchorage and mooring field offer good protection from prevailing easterly winds. The basin is sheltered by the peninsula to the east and offers comfortable conditions in most weather. However, strong westerly or northwesterly winds can create uncomfortable conditions with limited fetch protection from those directions.

Treasure Cay Marina maintains approximately 30 mooring balls in addition to their slip dockage. Since Hurricane Dorian, some mooring balls have not been re-inspected, so cruisers should use caution and inspect tackle before relying on any ball. Marina staff can advise on current mooring status. Anchoring room is limited; most visitors use either moorings or marina slips.

What's Ashore

Treasure Cay Marina offers full services including fuel, water, electricity, pump-out, and ice. The marina complex includes a pool and restaurant open to visiting boaters. Provisioning is excellent by Out Island standards, with a well-stocked grocery store, liquor store, and various shops within the resort.

The headline attraction is Treasure Cay Beach, a three-and-a-half-mile arc of powder-white sand consistently rated among the world's top beaches. The walk from the marina takes about fifteen minutes through the resort grounds. Coco Beach Bar serves drinks and casual fare right on the sand, making for a perfect afternoon after a morning passage.

Nearby Attractions

Treasure Cay serves as an excellent base for exploring the Northern Abacos. Green Turtle Cay lies just five nautical miles to the northeast, offering the historic Loyalist settlement of New Plymouth, excellent dining, and protected anchorages in Black Sound and White Sound. No Name Cay with its famous swimming pigs is an easy dinghy excursion.

To the north, Manjack Cay offers pristine beaches and swimming with stingrays, while Great Sale Cay provides a staging anchorage for crossings to West End or Florida. South toward Marsh Harbour, the Sea of Abaco opens up to the central cruising grounds around Hope Town, Man-O-War, and Great Guana Cay.

Getting there

Treasure Cay lies 25 nautical miles northwest of Marsh Harbour on the main island of Great Abaco. From Marsh Harbour, head northwest through the Sea of Abaco, passing Guana Cay and Whale Cay to port. The resort peninsula is visible from several miles out. Enter the harbour from the northwest through the marked channel. Treasure Cay has its own airport with scheduled service from Fort Lauderdale for crew changes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I anchor at Treasure Cay or do I need a mooring?

Anchoring room is very limited. Most visitors use the mooring field or marina slips. The marina maintains approximately 30 moorings, though some have not been re-inspected since Hurricane Dorian. Contact the marina for current availability and mooring condition.

How far is Treasure Cay Beach from the marina?

The beach is about a fifteen-minute walk through the resort grounds. The three-and-a-half-mile crescent of white sand is consistently rated among the world's most beautiful beaches. Coco Beach Bar serves refreshments directly on the sand.

Is Treasure Cay a good provisioning stop?

Yes. The resort has a well-stocked grocery store, liquor store, and various shops. For more extensive provisioning, Marsh Harbour to the south offers larger stores and chandleries.