Arrive at Little Pipe Cay by Seaplane
Little Pipe Cay is a private island in the Exuma chain of the Bahamas, set just beyond Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park and a short distance from Staniel Cay. It is the kind of destination where the journey matters as much as the arrival. Acadian Seaplanes flies private amphibious aircraft that take off from land and touch down on the water, so you can go from the mainland to the islands in a single flight.
If you are searching for a seaplane charter to Little Pipe Cay, this page explains how the trip works, where you can fly from, and why an amphibian is such a natural fit for the Exumas.
Where Is Little Pipe Cay?
Little Pipe Cay sits in the heart of the Exumas, roughly 70 miles from Nassau and about 270 miles from both Miami and Palm Beach. Staniel Cay, a well-known Exumas hub, is nearby, and the famous swimming pigs of Big Major Cay are a short boat ride away. The surrounding waters are the clear turquoise that the Exumas are known for, with white sand beaches and sandbars close at hand.
Because the Exumas are a chain of small cays rather than one large island, flying is the most direct way to reach them.
Why Fly by Seaplane to the Exumas?
- One flight instead of several legs. Skip the chain of commercial connections, ground transfers, and boat rides.
- A scenic arrival. Fly low over the cays, sandbars, and shallows that make the Exumas famous.
- Privacy. Travel with your own party on your own schedule.
- Flexibility. Amphibious aircraft can serve island destinations that conventional aircraft cannot reach as directly.
Fly from Nassau or Palm Beach
Acadian Seaplanes operates from bases in Nassau, Bahamas, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Florida.
A Note on Private Island Access
Little Pipe Cay is a private island. Arrival arrangements, including landing locations and any permissions required, are coordinated in advance with your hosts or the property’s management. When you request a flight, our team will work with you on the routing and logistics.
What to Expect When You Book
- Request your flight. Tell us your dates, departure base, and party size.
- Plan your itinerary. We confirm routing, aircraft, and timing, including weather considerations.
- Fly. Meet your pilot at the base and board your amphibian.
- Arrive. Touch down in the Exumas and begin your stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fly to Little Pipe Cay by seaplane?
Acadian Seaplanes offers private amphibious charter service in the Bahamas, including the Exumas. Because Little Pipe Cay is a private island, we coordinate arrival details with you and the property in advance. Contact us to arrange your flight.
How far is Little Pipe Cay from Nassau and Palm Beach?
Little Pipe Cay is approximately 70 miles from Nassau and 270 miles from Palm Beach.
Where do Acadian Seaplanes flights depart from?
We operate from Nassau, Bahamas, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Florida.
What aircraft do you fly?
Our fleet consists of Kodiak and Caravan amphibious aircraft.
Can aircraft owners fly with Acadian Seaplanes?
Yes. Through our amphibious management program, aircraft owners gain access to the entire Acadian fleet. Ask us how it works.
Book Your Seaplane Flight to Little Pipe Cay
Ready to arrive in the Exumas by water? Contact Acadian Seaplanes today to plan your private flight to Little Pipe Cay.
