Sailing Route Guide

Sailing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Manjack Cay: Distance & Time

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

Route Details

Direct Distance

18.8 NM

34.9 kilometers

Initial Bearing

121° SE

heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay

Estimated Passage Time

3h 46m

at 5 knots

3h 8m

at 6 knots

2h 42m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Allans-Pensacola Cay and Manjack Cay are located in the Northern Abacos. 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 Manjack Cay, where you can experience an uninhabited paradise where friendly stingrays greet you at the shore and cruiser-crafted art trails wind through pristine coastal woodland.. 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 Manjack Cay by boat?
The direct sailing distance from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Manjack Cay is approximately 18.8 nautical miles (34.9 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Manjack Cay?
At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 3h 46m at 5 knots, 3h 8m at 6 knots, or 2h 42m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Manjack Cay?
The initial bearing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Manjack Cay is approximately 121° (SE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.