# Long Island

Discover Long Island by yacht - home to Dean's Blue Hole (world's second deepest), Cape Santa Maria beach, and authentic Bahamian culture untouched by mass tourism.

![Deep blue waters of Dean's Blue Hole, Long Island](/_astro/long-island-deans-blue-hole.CCfl7Afb_Za0r26.webp)

[Home](/) / [Destinations](/destinations/) / Long Island

Hidden Gems

# Long Island

Where history meets natural wonders

Photo by [Ishan Seefromthesky](https://unsplash.com/@seefromthesky) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com)

Long Island stretches 80 miles through the Bahamas like a slender jewel, its contrasting coasts offering two distinct personalities-calm Caribbean waters to the west, dramatic Atlantic cliffs to the east.

This is the Bahamas that time forgot. Small settlements dot the island, their residents carrying on traditions passed down through generations. The pace is slow, the welcome is warm, and the natural attractions are world-class yet blissfully uncrowded.

Dean's Blue Hole draws freedivers from around the globe to train in its safe, deep waters. Cape Santa Maria beach regularly appears on "world's best" lists yet remains wonderfully peaceful. And everywhere you look, the architecture and culture reflect a rich history stretching back to Columbus himself.

## Must-See Highlights

Clarence Town

### Dean's Blue Hole

The world's second-deepest blue hole plunges 663 feet into the earth. A mecca for freedivers, this natural wonder offers safe, calm conditions and mesmerizing deep blue waters.

Northern Long Island

### Cape Santa Maria Beach

Consistently rated among the world's best beaches, this pristine four-mile stretch of powdery white sand meets impossibly clear turquoise waters.

Columbus Point

### Columbus Monument

Stand where Christopher Columbus allegedly made his first landfall in the New World. The monument offers panoramic views of the island's dramatic coastline.

Clarence Town

### Twin Churches

Father Jerome's architectural legacy includes two stunning churches on opposite hilltops-one Catholic, one Anglican-both built by his own hands in distinctive Mediterranean style.

## Planning Your Charter

Best Time to Visit November – May

Water Temperature 75-84°F (24-29°C)

Typical Charter Length 4-7 days

Main Hub Clarence Town / Stella Maris

### Navigation Notes

Long Island's western shore offers protected anchorages in prevailing winds, while the eastern Atlantic coast provides dramatic scenery but few safe harbors. The Stella Maris Marina in the north and Clarence Town in the south offer fuel and provisions. Plan your passage timing carefully-the open waters between Long Island and neighboring islands can build significant seas.

### What Makes Long Island Special

Long Island rewards those who slow down. Spend a morning floating in Dean's Blue Hole, feeling weightless above the abyss. Share a meal at a local fish fry. Explore caves once used by Lucayan Indians. This is authentic Bahamas-not manufactured for tourists but preserved by islanders proud of their heritage.

## Ready to Explore Long Island?

Let us help you find the perfect yacht for your Long Island adventure.

[View Charter Yachts](/yachts/) [Contact](/contact/)

## Explore More Destinations

[

![Aerial view of a private island in the Exumas, Bahamas](/_astro/exumas-aerial-island.D2q6emMH_Z27J1xn.webp)

### The Exumas

Learn More

](/destinations/exumas/)[

![Historic lighthouse in the Abacos, Bahamas](/_astro/abacos-lighthouse.CdJYa89A_Z2fSAa1.webp)

### The Abacos

Learn More

](/destinations/abacos/)[

![Secluded tranquil beach in Nassau, Bahamas](/_astro/nassau-harbor.ZRxpl-hp_Z1rePiH.webp)

### Nassau & Paradise Island

Learn More

](/destinations/nassau/)[

![Pink sand beach at Harbour Island, Eleuthera](/_astro/berry-islands-beach.BQY12DFK_o0xwd.webp)

### Eleuthera & Harbour Island

Learn More

](/destinations/eleuthera/)