Boating & Things to Do in Shroud Cay
Discover 2 amazing destinations, from hidden anchorages to lively sandbars.
Best Time to Visit
Subtropical climate featuring mild, dry winters and warm, active summers perfect for sandbar rafting, cruising, and waterfront exploration. Boaters generally favor the November to May window for the most stable cruising conditions.
Winter (Dec – Feb)
74°F – 78°F71°F – 73°F
Cool offshore breezes, excellent visibility for snorkeling and cruising.
Spring (Mar – May)
81°F – 85°F76°F – 78°F
Sandbar season begins, prime offshore sportfishing conditions.
Summer (Jun – Aug)
88°F – 92°F83°F – 86°F
Warm waters, afternoon thunder showers, and long boating daylight.
Autumn (Sep – Nov)
82°F – 86°F79°F – 82°F
Pleasant autumn cooling, peaceful anchorages, and quiet waters.
Recommended Voyages & Itineraries
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Day on the Water: Shroud Cay
Experience the best of Shroud Cay boating. Depart from Washing Machine, explore Shroud Cay.
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Shroud Cay
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SNORKEL
Washing Machine
Shroud Cay
The Washing Machine is a legendary natural lazy river at the northern cut of Shroud Cay in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. Boaters moor at the BNT Shroud Cay mooring field and dinghy through the mangrove creek to ride the current on the incoming tide. Anchoring in the tidal cut is not permitted.
NATURE
Shroud Cay
Shroud Cay
Shroud Cay is an uninhabited archipelago of cays and mangrove creeks at the northern end of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park (ECLSP). BNT mooring buoys are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Anchoring is strictly prohibited in the mooring field and on all coral reefs. Explore the winding mangrove river by dinghy at idle speed to reach the famous Washing Machine.