The first question one may ask is "do they make rum on Rum Cay?" Unfortunately, no. Once named Santa Maria de la Conception that all changed when a keg of rum washed up on shore.
Once the home of kindly pirates, well perhaps the pirates still remain, this island still has an essence of the "Arrgh" factor. Or at least be armed with a sabre! Rum Cay is known for it's quiet solitude and is often referred to as "The Unspoiled Jewel of the Bahamas" .
At present there are 80 permanent Rum Cay residents. And that's about to change...actually it's changing. Montana Holdings (www.rumcay.com) has just broken ground with a $700 million dollar investment. In fact they have just announced that Rocks Resort (www.therocksresort.com) will be managing the entire complex. Soon there will be 400 employees working for this resort which is five times the current population of Rum Cay! Hence, the changes will soon come!
Reknowned for big game fish such as blue marlin, wahoo, mahi mahi, snapper, grouper & bonefish, sports fishermen know that Rum Cay is the place to be. In fact Marlin magazine just featured Rum Cay in the March 2006 issue. Therefore the word is out as each year the number of sports fishing yachts arriving in Rum consistently grows.
Sports Fishing
The most exciting thing to do in Rum Cay is sports fishing. And most people bring their own sports fishing yacht as we do. If you would like to book a sports fishing charter we can arrange one for you. Contact us for more information.
Check out our Photo Gallery for more fabulous fish shots!!!
Diving
Some of the best diving in the Carribbean is right here. But there are no tanks for rent on the island. Actually you won't even find a dive instructor. So you have to come fully equipped to enjoy these pristine coral reefs teeming with reef fish.
Water Sports
The only water sports you'll find on Rum Cay is synchronized swimming. Many beautifully choreographed routines can be learned to music such as Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett or Drunk Again by Geno D.
Beachcombing
Miles of deserted beaches allows you the freedom to roll naked in the softest sand you will ever find. Pink coral gives this sand a warm pinkish glow. Search for numerous kinds of shells or sea glass. Maybe you'll even find a message in a bottle.
Here's a great chance to throw some lines for bonefish. And there's nothing like hanging in the Salt Pond with Rum Cay native Billy Gaitor. He will guide you to all the best spots in Rum Cay. For more info just hit the bonefish!
So what's there to do in Rum Cay besides drink Rum?
The Yo Ho Ho House is only steps away from Sumner Point Marina and some of the best sports fishing in the world!
