Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Great Guana Cay: Distance & Time

Plan your passage between these two popular Abacos destinations with accurate distance and timing estimates.

Route Details

Direct Distance

35.0 NM

64.8 kilometers

Initial Bearing

123° SE

heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay

Estimated Passage Time

6h 60m

at 5 knots

5h 50m

at 6 knots

4h 60m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both destinations are part of the Abaco Islands in The Bahamas. This passage connects Allans-Pensacola Cay, known for its an uninhabited cruisers' sanctuary where driftwood art installations and a legendary signing tree chronicle decades of seafaring visitors., with Great Guana Cay, where you can experience seven miles of beach, a legendary beach bar, and the abacos' easy barefoot pulse.. The Sea of Abaco provides protected waters for most of this route, making it a comfortable sail in typical conditions.

Important: Distances are approximate direct (straight-line) measurements for trip-planning only. Actual sailing routes follow channels and marked passages and will be longer. Do not use for navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Allans-Pensacola Cay from Great Guana Cay by boat?
The direct sailing distance from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Great Guana Cay is approximately 35.0 nautical miles (64.8 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Great Guana Cay?
At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 6h 60m at 5 knots, 5h 50m at 6 knots, or 4h 60m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Great Guana Cay?
The initial bearing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Great Guana Cay is approximately 123° (SE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.