Connect with all that Eleuthera has to offer with this curated itinerary, a collection of engaging experiences so you can make the most of your visit: Play in the water. Dine on fresh seafood. And connect with the local community.
ARRIVAL DAY
Enjoy a light lunch at Freedom Restaurant and meet the group. After lunch, take a guided snorkel around the point to look for turtles.
The story of Sweetings Pond begins with its geologic history, which sets the stage for the unique community of animals that inhabit it. This background helps prepare participants for what they may encounter as they explore the site or snorkel in its waters. Its human history adds further context, illuminating the landscape features, cultural elements and recent conservation efforts that visitors will observe as they move through the area.
After a day of travel, satisfy your appetite at Freedom Restaurant’s sushi bar.
Greet the day and unlock your inner calm with a yoga flow in our new studio or on the pool deck, depending on weather. The class is led by our wellness guide, Nantana.
Head to Freedom Restaurant for breakfast with views of the ocean.
Head to Seahorse National Park with Dr. Heather Mason and gear up for a snorkel.
Discover our new Nature Trail and meander through lush, native Bahamian vegetation to see orchids, palms, kamalame trees and more.
Seahorses! After seeing the system the day before, lecture 2 will work with the natural curiosity of seeing seahorses in the wild and will answer a range of questions, while enjoying afternoon tea. What are seahorses? Where are they found? How did this unique system with dads doing the work evolve? What do we know about the seahorses of Sweetings Pond?
Embark on a half-day boat tour filled with customizable experiences and options, from snorkeling at the Sand Bar to swimming with pigs, deep sea fishing and more, creating memories on the turquoise waters.
Enjoy lunch at Gregory Town Grill upon your return and try our Cove Umami Burger.
In the evening, head to Seahorse National Park with the group and experience the magic of Sweetings Pond in fading light.
After a day of exploration, satisfy your appetite at Freedom Restaurant.
Take a 45-minute drive to the waterfront of Governor’s Harbour. Then, visit the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve. You can meander through this 30-acre botanical garden on your own or with a guide. We recommend a lunch stop at Tippy’s, a local favorite for seaside Bahamian fare before you ride back to the resort.
The Pond at night: The nighttime biology of Sweetings Pond is magical. This lecture will set the stage for the natural beauty of the system at night, discuss the research on nocturnal seahorses, octopus and other fish species, and set expectations for the physical context of snorkeling at night.
On your last night, head to Seahorse National Park for a night snorkel in Sweetings Pond to see bioluminescence, octopus and seahorses.
Savor your final morning at The Cove Eleuthera with a relaxing swim, a peaceful yoga session or one last snorkel in the turquoise water before enjoying breakfast in bed and preparing for departure.
