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Chicken Cay is an anchorage in Central Exumas.

Central Exumas is a charter location in The Exumas, a yacht charter area in the Bahamas.

The anchorages on Central Exumas:

Chicken Cay Overview

Chicken Cay is a small camel-shaped bank situated in the Central Exumas just south of The Rocky Dundas. It is mostly used as a starting point for the exploration of the nearby reefs and The Rocky Dundas, a popular tourist spot in the central region of The Bahamas. The banks to its east and southeast ends are well-known for conch.

Chicken Cay is heavily bounded by shallow sandbanks, which can make anchoring slightly difficult. But it does offer excellent cover from the south. Anchorage is possible off its northside where the banks allow good holding.

NoteChicken Cay is also known as Fowl Cay. However, to distinguish the cay from that found between Sampson Cay and Staniel Cay (further south), it is christened as Chicken Cay. However, on the charts, you will still see it mentioned as Fowl Cay. For information about the other Fowl Cay, refer to the island page with that name on our website.

Navigation and Anchoring

You can enter the cay from the eastern end of Conch Cut, past The Rocky Dundas. From the north, head east via the Conch Cut Channel and pass the south of The Rocky Dundas. Avoid the 6-foot shallows near this channel.

Sailing from the south will be challenging as visibility is thin. You may need to pass the sandbank to the west of The Rocky Dundas. In case visibility is zero, head north towards Conch Cut. Low tides abound so exercise caution.

Anchoring suggestion is 8-12 feet on the sandy bed off the north side of Chicken Cay. This bight is the safest anchorage near the island. Caution is recommended to avoid the stray coral head around the cay as well as The Rocky Dundas. When navigating off the anchorage, keep a 50-yard distance between the channel that cuts from the shore of Chicken Cay, especially if your boat’s draft is more than 5 feet.

Chicken Cay allows good anchorage off the northern tip which provides excellent cover from the south. However, do note that large boats with heavy drafts need to be navigated with caution as the sandy bed is pretty shallow on all sides. We recommend anchoring on the north shore. If you anticipate gale from the southeast or west, avoid it and head to the mid-southern end of Compass Cay.

Pro Tip – Approach and anchor at Chicken Cay only during calm waters. Its banks are unreliable with strong currents and rocks appearing out of nowhere.

Bird's eye view of Chicken Cay in the Central Exumas - credit John Furer

Services

Chicken Cay is a private island and visits are by invitation only.

    Yachts available in Chicken Cay

    Jetski
    Jacuzzi

    CARPE DIEM

    From $70,000/week
    4 cabins
    105 ft
    Leopard (Arno)
    9 guests
    Refit: 2022

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    YCM

    From $27,000/week
    3 cabins
    72 ft
    Mangusta
    7 guests
    Refit: 2017
    130 US Gall/Hr

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    19 reviews
    Jacuzzi

    LIMITLESS

    From $54,900/week
    4 cabins
    101 ft
    Hargrave
    8 guests
    Refit: 2021
    113 Litres/Hr

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    INVICTUS

    From $30,000/week
    2 cabins
    60 ft
    Sunseeker
    4 guests
    Refit: 2023

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    RENA

    From $105,000/week
    5 cabins
    145 ft
    NQEA Yachts Jack Hargrave design
    12 guests
    Refit: 2010
    65 US Gall/Hr

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    LeoLena

    From $43,750/week
    4 cabins
    84 ft
    Sunseeker
    6 guests
    Refit: 2018

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    Jacuzzi

    XOXO (118′)

    From $67,500/week
    5 cabins
    118 ft
    Intermarine Savannah
    10 guests
    Refit: 2023
    90 US Gall/Hr

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    Jacuzzi

    RISING DAWN

    From $200,000/week
    6 cabins
    141 ft
    Gulf Craft - Majesty Yachts
    12 guests
    Built: 2022
    50 US Gall/Hr

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    Princess Anna

    From $129,500/week
    5 cabins
    147 ft
    Intermarine Savannah
    10 guests
    Refit: 2021

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    Privateer

    From $28,000/week
    2 cabins
    52 ft
    Jade Yacht Inc, Taiwan
    2 guests
    Built: 2012
    10 US Gall/Hr

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    Jacuzzi

    JULIA DOROTHY

    From $62,500/week
    4 cabins
    103 ft
    Johnson
    8 guests
    Refit: 2014
    60 US Gall/Hr

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    Jacuzzi

    M3

    From $130,000/week
    5 cabins
    147 ft
    Intermarine Savannah
    10 guests
    Refit: 2016
    80 US Gall/Hr

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    FIFTY SHADES

    From $80,000/week
    5 cabins
    106 ft
    San Lorenzo
    10 guests
    Refit: 2022
    90 US Gall/Hr

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    Jacuzzi

    PLAN A

    From $125,000/week
    5 cabins
    130 ft
    Westport
    10 guests
    Refit: 2014
    120 US Gall/Hr

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    Jacuzzi

    MONOPOLY

    From $130,000/week
    5 cabins
    95 ft
    Princess, UK
    10 guests
    Built: 2023

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