Planning Your Trip
What to Expect
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Provisions on board
Whether you are booking a full service experience, or planning to be a part of the crew, provisions and food are a breeze with Bella Cruising Experience. SV Bella is provisioned before your arrival with everything you need! We offer family style dining, where it is encouraged for everyone to be part of the experience. We offer a variety of our favorite meals to cook onboard, but have plenty of options to personalize your menu. Provisions are charged at $30 per person/per day. At the end of your charter, you are reimbursed or charged depending on how much your provisions cost. See our sample menu below.
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What to Pack
Comfortable sailing clothes (sun shirts recommended), hats, sunglasses (polarized help!), a pair of shoes suited for island exploration, snorkel gear, personal toiletries, small dry bag for excursions, and please use SOFT LUGGAGE.
What we provide: Bedding, pillows, bath towels, beach towel, and sunscreen (we ask that everyone use our provided reef and boat safe sunscreen).
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See detailed packing list here.
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Traveling to and from Abaco
With our upcoming Abaco sailing season, stepping onboard Bella is hassle free from the start! When you land at Marsh Harbour International Airport (MHH), we will have a complimentary taxi waiting to take you on a 15-minute ride to the harbour where we will greet you in the dinghy. From there we will enjoy a relaxing evening on anchor, or if you arrive early enough, set sail!
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Please see our upcoming destinations page for details on traveling to other locations.
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Activities on Charter
Bella Cruising Experience is here to help you experience the cruising lifestyle and all the activities that come with it! From spear fishing for your dinner, exploring trails on remote out islands, or taking a relaxing dip off the swim platform, there’s something for everyone. Not many days go by that we are not snorkeling a reef or enjoying good company by a beach fire. We also love to take a dinghy ride ashore to enjoy local cuisine and wander around island towns.
Sample Menu
Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Cereal, oat meal, fruit, and yogurt
Pancakes
Cereal, oat meal, fruit, and yogurt
Bacon, eggs, and toast
Cereal, oat meal, fruit, and yogurt
Lunch
Chicken salad sandwiches
Griled chicken thighs and street corn
Deli sandwitches
Grilled brats with potato salad
Deli sandwiches
Catch of the Day
Dinner
Traditional Spaghetti Dinner
Chicken Fajitas with refried beans and rice
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Dinner off the Boat
Steak and mashed potatoes
Cereal, oat meal, fruit, and yogurt
*More meal options/substitutions available when booking your charter*