Discover the treasures of Treasure Cay.Abaco, Bahamas
Courtesy of Treasure Cay Resort Hotel and Marina

In 1595, 17 Spanish treasure galleons sank off the coast of Treasure Cay, Abaco. Some have been found, others are still being searched for.

In 1783, American Loyalists from the New York State area, fled the Revolution and settled first in Treasure Cay; some moved on to the nearby islands of New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay, Hopetown and Man-O-War, passing on their boat building and fishing skills from each generation, to this day.

In November 1944, during World War II, German submarine commander Paul Schmidt was returning from the Caribbean to Europe. Emerging from the sea to breathe crisp, fresh air of the Bahamas Islands, he was so thrilled by the breath-taking view of the magnificent white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, that he vowed to himself and his crew, if he survived the war, he'd return to Treasure Cay some day and build a home. In 1968, he kept his vow.

In 1962, Captain Leonard Thompson, a former Royal Air Force pilot of nearby Marsh Harbour, and America's largest Chevrolet dealer, Dumas Milner, joined in developing Treasure Cay by dinging 7 miles of canal systems through the mangroves.

In 1972, "The Day Of The Dolphin," a movie starring George C. Scott, was filmed in Treasure Cay. Even today, dolphins, turtles, schools of tuna and other big game fish inhabit the waters of Treasure Cayliving in their own fascinating world. Wild boar and horses can still be found roaming these woods.

In 1983, Treasure Cay started its first annual billfish tournament. By 1988 Treasure Cay had established itself as the #1 spot for catching blue marlin in the Bahamas with many fish exceeding 600 pounds.

In 1987, Treasure Cay acquired the northern half of the legendary island of Great Guana Cay consisting of 7 _ miles of beautiful white powdery beaches and renamed it Treasure Island.

In 1988, Treasure Cay continued its expansion program by dredging a turn-around basin in the turquoise waters between Treasure Cay and Treasure Island (located on the northern tip of Guana Cay, just a few miles from Treasure Cay across the almost-always calm Sea of Abaco). The channel was large enough to accommodate two cruise ships. A water sport center, 550 seat open air theater as well as a dolphin swim program were added to the existing facilities on the island.

In May of 1989 history was made at Treasure Cay / Treasure Island as cruise ships visited the island.

Today, the Treasure Island operation no longer exists, however there are many interesting remnants and out-buildings to explore during a visit to Treasure Cay.

Treasure Cay is the nearest faraway place in the Western hemisphere, with facilities encompassing over 1500 acres.

Convenient direct flights from Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach and Nassau, are available daily. Treasure Cay International Airport is just 7 miles from Treasure Cay.

Guests enjoy the 18 hole Dick Wilson-designed championship golf course, tennis courts, and one of the finest beaches in the world. Since 1975, Treasure Cay has been a playground for many world-famous, adventurous people -- isn't it about time you discover the Treasures of Treasure Cay?