The Bahamas is an archipelago in the North Atlantic and extends from Florida along the northeast coast of Cuba to the Turks and Caicos Islands. 700 islands and more than 2,400 coral reefs are scattered over an area of 650 by 750 km. The islands of New Providence and Grand Bahama are the most highly populated. In the rest of the country, the so-called ‘Out Islands’ are sparsely populated and in many areas completely deserted. The cities of Nassau and Freeport are the two most important cities in the Bahamas. To the northwest lies the real heart of yacht charter in the Bahamas - the Abaco Islands. There are two main islands of Great Abaco and Little Abaco, on these islands there are: Wood Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Gorda Cay, Elbow Cay, Man-o-War Cay, Stranger's Cay, Umbrella Cay, Walker's Cay and Mores Iceland. From north to south, there is over 130 miles of island paradise to be explored. The low islands are surrounded by white sands and turquoise sea. The crystal clear waters contain countless colorful coral reefs. There are beautiful bays, pristine beaches and miles of untouched sand. A beautiful sailing destination is Walker's Cay Marine Park where you can encounter sea life such as dolphins, turtles, eagle rays, barracudas and other exotic types of fish.