Sailing Route Guide

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

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

Route Details

Direct Distance

27.0 NM

49.9 kilometers

Initial Bearing

132° SE

heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay

Estimated Passage Time

5h 24m

at 5 knots

4h 30m

at 6 knots

3h 51m

at 7 knots

About This Route

Both Allans-Pensacola Cay and Treasure 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 Treasure Cay, where you can experience home to a legendary 3.5-mile powder-white beach consistently ranked among the world's finest, with a full-service marina and championship golf.. 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 Treasure Cay by boat?
The direct sailing distance from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Treasure Cay is approximately 27.0 nautical miles (49.9 kilometers). Actual routes following marked channels may be slightly longer.
How long does it take to sail from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Treasure Cay?
At typical cruising catamaran speeds: 5h 24m at 5 knots, 4h 30m at 6 knots, or 3h 51m at 7 knots. Conditions, wind, and sea state will affect actual passage times.
What is the heading from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Treasure Cay?
The initial bearing from Allans-Pensacola Cay to Treasure Cay is approximately 132° (SE). Always use proper charts and navigation equipment when sailing.