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Gun Cay - Honeymoon Harbor

Location: Great Bahama Bank
Lat / Lon: N 25° 35.282' / W 079° 18.265'
Depth: 8-12Feet
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Honeymoon Harbour is a tiny bit of protected water sandwiched between a large rock and the north end of Gun Cay. In settled conditions, the anchorage is acceptable but do not expect flat calm under any circumstances. Furthermore, the motion will increase when the tide is running, as there will be enough current to hold the vessel beam to the swells for part of every tide cycle.

3.75

(4)

3.75 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.75

Good holding in sand, avoid grassy patches and marl

Wind Protection:

2.75

SE-SW

Current Flow:

3.00

Constant swell

Wake Protection:

4.00

Open and Exposed North and Surge

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Beach nearby

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Beach nearby

Cell Service:

4.25

Good Coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Gun Cay - Honeymoon Harbor

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden, Gracefull, on Feb 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

4

This is a marvelous anchorage in settled weather. When there is much of a swell from east or west with limited southerly or northerly component, one or two lucky souls will find protection in the southern end of the lagoon. Anchoring too close to the north end, however, could expose you to uncomfortable swells.

It is isolated and you will often be mostly alone at night. During the day though, because it is so close to Bimini, a half-dozen or so day-trippers should be expected, including sightseeing boats bringing tourists to feed the stingrays which continuously patrol the eastern side of the northern tip of Gun Cay. The rays are docile, but quite unafraid, and so are quick to gather near anyone walking in the water there, expecting to have morsels of fish scraps held out to them.

Snorkeling throughout the lagoon can yield lobster in the rocks and conch on the grass flats. Of course there are likely to be a few sharks on patrol.

As should be expected throughout the Bahamas, take care to set your anchor in one of the sand patches and anticipate swinging 180° or so with the tidal currents.

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Review for Gun Cay - Honeymoon Harbor

Reviewed by: Timothy Mousseau, RI3, on Apr 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

We anchored on the northeast side of Gun Cay in front of the second beach down from honeymoon harbor. Mostly grass but a few sandy spots. We held fine in 15 kn wimds from the south. Not flat, but comfortable enough. A great place to dinghy in with the dog. Good cell service. A couple rays met us a t the beach looking for handouts.

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Review for Gun Cay - Honeymoon Harbor

Reviewed by: Rogue Angel on Jan 6, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Had good holding for two nights on the west side of the inlet. Winds from the SE and east, we were protected from the rolling Gulf Stream. Was busy with the Miami crowd until about 5 pm, then we had it to ourselves for the night; next day we got several boats in to visit and it filled up for the night. So busy place, but very nice and protected. Stingrays and turtles made for a great experience. Sand and grass bottom inside with deep water 7-10 ft with good holding

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Review for Gun Cay - Honeymoon Harbor

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox on Feb 22, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.9'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

2

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

Great day anchorage with a pretty Bahamian beach. Poor holding in shallow sand and weed along with occasional surge and moderate current makes an uncomfortable night, however. Easy navigation between rocks from west or northeast where you will find no less than 8 feet of water. Popular stop over for the Miami weekender crowd, so it is perhaps best enjoyed during the week. Stingrays will meet your dinghy, expecting to be fed. Fabulous shallow snorkeling in the rocks near shore and lots of wildlife. 3 bars of BTC 3G cell coverage.

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