Staniel Cay is a small island in the Exuma Cays, about 75 miles south of Nassau and 250 miles southeast of Florida. With an area of less than 2 square miles, it has a quaint Bahamian village near the Staniel Cay Yacht Club. Although home to fewer than 90 residents, the island offers essential amenities. Its scenic waters have appeared in movies like Thunderball, Splash, and Into the Blue and amongst others.

We love Staniel, this is such a special place! We brought our boat from Fort Lauderdale to the marina there, and our daughter was able to fly in and out on Makers Air and join us. Everyone at the Yacht Club is so friendly, the food at the restaurants is really good, and the Peanut Coladas are not to be missed in the bar! We had Thanksgiving dinner there last year in the formal dining room and it was excellent, reservations required. We just love the whole casual atmosphere, the beautiful water and so many activities nearby, and the great restaurants and bar. Such a fun and relaxing place to visit, we highly recommend!

We recently spent three nights at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, securing our sailing catamaran on one of their well-maintained mooring balls, and it was an exceptional experience. The facilities are top-notch, including a great dinghy dock that made getting ashore a breeze.

One of the highlights of our stay was dining at their Sea Level restaurant for dinner and enjoying lunch at the pub. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere in both venues was welcoming and relaxed, perfectly complementing the island vibe. I was in the mood for pizza one night and decided to give it a try—what a positive surprise! It was excellent, especially by Caribbean standards. Their cheeseburgers were also outstanding and hit the spot every time.

An added bonus was the abundance of nurse sharks that gather around the fish cleaning station—an exciting sight for anyone who loves marine life. Watching these gentle creatures was a unique and memorable experience.

Staniel Cay Yacht Club offers everything you need for a fantastic stay in the Exumas. From the secure mooring to the excellent dining and the fascinating wildlife, it’s a must-visit spot for sailors and adventurers alike.

One of the best vacations we have ever had! Accommodations were extremely comfortable, the staff was warm and friendly, and the food was superb. Being provided with our own boat to use was such a huge plus. We were able to explore at our own pace and discover little islands without another human in sight. We can’t wait for our next visit to SCYC.

I don't really want to write this as we love to keep Staniel Cay Yacht Club a "secret!!" This beautiful resort is our favorite place ever. Our Home away from home. From the incredible staff, to the amazing boating community and the warm friendly local bohemians, everyone treats you like family. Who can resist the listerine blue waters, sugar soft sand, irresistible food and drinks that are better than any five star resort you've ever been to? Every single time we have to depart this little slice of heaven, we literally count the days until we'll return.... Staniel Cay Yacht Club holds a special piece of our hearts and we're pretty sure it's the closest thing to heaven on earth. 💞

One of Jimmy Buffett's favs...That's the reason we came here. It didn't disappoint! Beautiful waters, wonderful people, and exquisite food! We love it! The conch fritters were delicious. We loved watching nurse sharks and turtles swimming around the dock while we were eating.

Amazing bar
Amazing bar food, drinks, atmosphere
Staff, toilets are both good
Little shop is nice
Restaurant offers amazing value, (pick your main, and you get 4 courses) great value

Great experiences in there and a bloody good laugh.

Right outside is amazing whether, boats, sharks and only 5 mins from the airport, 2 mins from a minimart and laundry.

I could have stayed and eaten in here all the time

Loved this place! Food was excellent and the atmosphere was great! Closest meal we had to a nice American lunch, very generous
Portions, cutest items in the gift shop
To take home. We had.no issues finding gluten free options

Beautiful place..make sure you eat dinner in restaurant. 2 seatings 630 and 830. Very large portions. Food excellent service excellent. Plenty to see here. Grotto and pig island 🏝 . Diving and snorkeling. Waters here now at 89 degrees. Clean and clear.

This was our first trip to the Bahamas. Staniel Cay Yacht Club has always been on my radar and we finally made the trip and it was perfect in every way. The flight on Makers Air was seamless and gave us our first glimpse of the almost other worldly turquoise swirl of water and sand from above. We were picked up as soon as we landed and ushered by golf cart for a 2 minute drive to SCYC. We spent the next 4 nights in utter bliss in this magical little slice of heaven. Our cottage was straight out of a fairy tale with the nurse sharks and rays swimming right past our front porch. Our days started with a full breakfast on the deck watching the boats and the birds and the sea life. We ordered lunch and dinner at breakfast and the kitchen prepares your lunch in large cooler filled with your lunch order ice, drinks, snacks ,fruit and 2 big bottles of water. Then we grab our cooler and make our way to our 17’ skiff and spend the day bopping around from pristine deserted beaches and enormous sand bars snorkeling and swimming in caves throughout the day in the crystal clear sapphire blue water. After our day in the water we would relax at the cottage then make our way to the bar have a couple drinks and wait for the dinner bell and make our way to the dining room. Diner was a full on affair bread, soup, salad, your entree which you chose at breakfast and dessert. The food and service was impeccable and the dining room was the perfect place to watch the sun go down. Each day was a different adventure out on the boat but the rest was our routine was the same and it was perfect. We have been to many places over the years but Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a very special place. The beauty of this place is not to be matched but the people that work there are the real reason this place is so special. The wonderful welcoming staff of SCYC made my husbands birthday beyond special and gave us the trip of a lifetime.