Beautiful video and well edited. We've been going to Exuma for 35 years and owned a house there for 20 of those, so I recognize where most of your shots were from. Great job of capturing the colors and shimmer of the water. Peace.
@darrickbanda2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@christinemartinez52083 жыл бұрын
I've been going to Exuma since forever!! I never saw more astoundingly beautiful beaches! I love you, Exuma!!!
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
It's our favorite place in the world!
@christinemartinez52083 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda Me too!!!
@mustaphatouibi87773 жыл бұрын
@@christinemartinez5208 me too 🥰
@trangkev4 ай бұрын
Would you recommend February a good month to visit Bahamas? Are the days still sunny? Thanks for the video!
@OceanLife772 Жыл бұрын
Wow! So pretty. Nice job with the video.
@khuongthelai5 ай бұрын
so beautiful! can you share me the selfie stick model and drone model you were using. Thank you in advance!
@mbangelorum3 жыл бұрын
Amazing footage, mate!! I hope will visit Exumas next october. Those sandbars are amazing! Hugs from Spain!
@TheBigScat3 жыл бұрын
I've been all over the Caribbean but have never seen anything like this. Those sandbars and the color of the water ... magnificent!
@janneville77653 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to take a trip to the Exumas.
@tinageer16042 жыл бұрын
Oh my Lord....that is heavenly!!!
@darrickbanda2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@SnickersEllie12 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job you guys... Great smiles and awesome footage.
@slatestravels8 ай бұрын
That starfish was awesome!
@ayJaoMa3 жыл бұрын
I read one of requirements to bring a drone into the Bahamas is providing proof of an faa registration certificate. Does this certificate involve taking a test? Any other hurdles that make it more difficult to use a drone there?
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
Before your trip, you need to register the drone with the Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority. You fill out some questions here: caabahamas.com/drone-registration/. After which, they will contact you by email to complete the process and issue your Authorization to Import which is presented to customs upon your arrival. Customs is supposed to take a cash deposit from you (up to 50% of the value of the drone) which you get back upon departure (they want you leaving with the drone and not selling it on the island). Both times I've brought it, they didn't take the deposit. However, I was asked to stop back in and show them that I was leaving with the drone (kind of an honor system). I don't know if they do this with everyone. Always had the cash ready to pay the deposit. The FAA registration is easy. You should already have at least a recreational FAA registration if you are using a drone in the US. You don't have to be a Part 107 license holder.
@ayJaoMa3 жыл бұрын
Darrick Banda thanks for the info 🙏🏼
@nexteva26933 жыл бұрын
Dude, the quality is amazing...thank you
@maite16952 жыл бұрын
Great woman day, betterthis would live, ohhh thank you so much Derrik....😘🥰🌹🥰❤
@fezziewezzie Жыл бұрын
Please where is the first location?! We’ve been to Exuma twice and going back in a couple of weeks 😊
@darrickbanda Жыл бұрын
The overhead shot and then zooming towards the boat? That is just down from starfish beach where the cruisers have all the stuff (tables, junk) on the beach setup for their gatherings.
@pitercaraibian59152 жыл бұрын
Hi :) Im on Providenciales righ now. But I would love go om Exuma. How I can get this Island ???
@darrickbanda2 жыл бұрын
GGT is the airport
@lookatme69292 жыл бұрын
Great Vid...A dreamers paradise...love it
@NomadShifu3 жыл бұрын
The Exumas are renown for their sapphire-blue waters-waters so stunning, their brilliant colours are visible even from outer space. This chain of 365 islands is home to secluded footprint-free beaches, deserted cays, and ultra-exclusive resorts.
@CB-nd9ki2 жыл бұрын
Did you rent the boat ?
@darrickbanda2 жыл бұрын
www.mwsboats.com/
@02sabby02 Жыл бұрын
Where is that swing located in your video? Is it located on manowar sandbars?
@darrickbanda Жыл бұрын
It was then. It has now been relocated to Starfish Beach. Just north of the monolith.
@lylepg863 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I will be visiting Exuma soon. We will be renting a boat from Minns. Can you share where these sandbars are?
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
They are called "Man of War Cay." Minns will give you a map and show you. Best time to go is at low tide or within 4 hours after low (as tide is rising). Be careful if the tide is going out it's easy to accidentally beach the boat. Check the tide charts for the dates you are going. We noticed that low tide time in Exuma Harbor was about 1 hour off from low tide at the sanbar (i.e. sanbar hits dead low one hour later than tide chart for Exuma Harbor). Enjoy!
@lylepg863 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda thanks!
@oceanopescayaventuras82053 жыл бұрын
Hey man how much is the boat rental there?
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
www.mwsboats.com/
@oceanopescayaventuras82053 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bigadventuresmallfootprint35703 жыл бұрын
Hi! We’re planning to go there end of july. We’ll be having private boat tour but would also love yo rent a boat some time. Is it worth it? And is it hard to navigate to go to that sand bar? Thanks
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
Renting a boat from Minns is imo better than any of the private tours. Very easy to navigate! You are limited in range with the boat rental (basically to the harbor) but can set your own schedule obviously. If you're doing both, you'll get the benefits of both!
@chadgoodhue69813 жыл бұрын
Hi. Where did you stay? The sand bar is in the harbor? Thank you
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
@@chadgoodhue6981 we've always rented a house in February Point. There are a few on VRBO. The sand bar is within the harbor and within the boundary that Minns allows. They have a map and will show you where it is. It's also on the navigational charts if you use any kind of boating app.
@chadgoodhue69813 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda thank you.
@andrewyeephotography39313 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Can you tell me who you rented you boat from? And do you need a boating license?
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
Minns Water Sports in Georgetown, Exuma: www.mwsboats.com/ No boating license necessary.
@lexnicolai14423 жыл бұрын
Great shots of a truly beautifull place! Loved it. Most vids are quite impersonal. Liked the personal touch. Needles to ask whether you had a good time. Have similar-but-different experiences in Croatia, lots of islands there but fefinitely “rockier”, few beaches… Cheers
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! One of our favorite places! I have another video on my channel of Exuma you might like also.
@seastarvillaexuma31242 жыл бұрын
You all caught the real essence of Exuma!
@darrickbanda2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@tomlawrence24233 жыл бұрын
Hello Darrick, this video is incredible! My wife and I are coming to Exuma for the first time in May 2022. When you rent boats from Minns do you recommend reserving the boat prior to your trip or does it seem that reserving once you are on the island is fine and they have plenty of boats to go around? Thanks
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
Definitely reserve it well in advance! There is a form online you have to print out, fill out, and email to them. They won't charge your card until you pick the boat up.
@tomlawrence24233 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda Thank you for the advice!
@tomlawrence24233 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda Based on the sea conditions there do you think for just my wife and myself we would be fine with the 15' Boston Whaler or do you think we should go with the 17' Boston Whaler? I am an extremely experienced boater if that sways your opinion at all. Thank you again for your advice.
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
@@tomlawrence2423 if you're experienced, you should be fine with any of them. For me personally, the 15' is a little small (gets thrashed around if the wind picks up), especially if you don't go the back way to Man of War. We always try to get the 20' Cat or one of the other larger ones if we can. Bigger is better in the ocean! I have a Navioncs map route that one of the local guides did for me to go a more sheltered route to the sandbar if you want it.
@tomlawrence24233 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda I really appreciate the information Darrick! Yes please I would definitely take advantage of that app if you dont mind sharing.
@ayJaoMa3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Does Minns limit where you can travel to with the rental?
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
Yes they do. It's basically Georgetown harbor from starfish beach to Man of War Cay sanbar. They have a map they give you.
@huggyhugz13 жыл бұрын
Wow stunning pics Darrick! I plan on taking a trip there 2022! What make and model drone did you use? And do you mind if I email you to get the map file? Thx
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
This was with the Autel Evo 2 (Pro) (6k) (1st edition). I can email you the map if you like. You'll need Avionics app to open it. dbandalaw@gmail.com
@huggyhugz13 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda Ok thank you so much for the info you guys are so helpful! I will email you soon Thx again.
@huggyhugz13 жыл бұрын
I sent you an email so you can send the file. Thx
@richardmondio72163 жыл бұрын
Just a dream, so beautiful! What's the closest airport to this beautiful place? Did you own the boat or rent it? Any advice on how to relive your dream getting there?
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
Georgetown, Exuma (GGT) airport. Rent boat from Minns Watersports. Most of these shots are at Man of War Cay. The folks at Minns will show you on map!
@richardmondio72163 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda you are so nice, thank you so much!
@jfo143 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda this video is awesome! Just curious, how far of a boat ride was it from Minns to Man of War Cay? Was it far away?
@darrickbanda3 жыл бұрын
@@jfo14 not far. Maybe 10-15 minutes? After coming out of the Minn's marina (under the bridge) you just bang a right and it's straight ahead. There's also a backway to go, under the "bridge to nowhere" by February Point but you have to be really careful not to hit rocks/a reef on one of the turns. Best to use a marine boating app to get through that way. Minn's doesn't recommend that way. If you aren't comfortable, stay out in the open bay.
@jfo143 жыл бұрын
@@darrickbanda great thanks! Do you have any recommendations for places to stay? Did you stay on great exuma the whole trip? Did Minn's let you keep the boat overnight or they require you to check it in every evening. Lastly, which boat was it in this video and are the rates still similar to this site I found online? sites.google.com/site/minnswatersports/prices-reservations?authuser=0 Thanks!
@mikesanchez20462 жыл бұрын
Beautiful island but can’t figure out why they have shortage of food and everything closes early. Turks n Caicos does not have this issue. Very disappointed 😂
@darrickbanda2 жыл бұрын
We've been a dozen times over the past couple of years. Never experienced any shortages. Restaurants open well into the evening. Stores have good supplies. 🤷♂️