Sunsail Announces New Vacation Destination in the Bahamas

CLEARWATER, Fla., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunsail Sailing Vacations, the company for sailors by sailors, announced today its expansion into the beautiful Bahamas. The new Sunsail base, which offers bareboat, skippered and flotilla sailing vacations, is centrally located at Marsh Harbor among the glorious chain of islets and cays known as the Abacos, just a short flight from the east coast of Florida.

A favorite of families and sailors of all levels, this reef-protected oasis known as the Sea of Abaco, features miles of sheltered cruising grounds with short sails between islands to picturesque colonial harbors and long, white sand beaches. Children and adults alike will enjoy snorkeling in the shallow turquoise waters, spotting starfish and tasting the delicious local fare of cracked conch or stuffed grouper.

"Easily accessible from North America, this friendly destination offers families and friends a fun and safe sailing getaway, with sheltered waters and a wide range of activities, from fishing and diving to snorkeling, and is a great addition to our worldwide offerings," said Lex Raas, Sunsail President.

Sailors can choose from a range of new yachts, including Lagoon catamarans by Lagoon and Sun Odyssey monohulls by Jeanneau, offering double staterooms, complete electronics and fully equipped galleys, for the ideal cruising vacation. Services at the Conch Inn Marina include on-site laundry, shower facilities, 24 hr security service, hotel accommodation and a dive shop.

About Sunsail

Sunsail offers a wide choice of sailing vacations with nearly 1,000 yachts in over 25 locations worldwide. In addition to bareboat and skippered sailing vacations, Sunsail provides fun flotillas, sailing school courses and team building events catering to all skill levels. Sunsail was founded in 1974 and is owned by TUI Travel PLC. For more information, visit www.sunsail.com or call 1-800-772-3500.