Eva, this is super helpful, thank you! Navtours was on my list and it seems like they are the most reputable/reasonable out of the options I've found. We had wanted to pick up/drop off in the Exumas but I'm finding exactly what you said, that we'll need to start/finish in Nassau. I'm guessing Navtours has good support in case we were to have any issues with the boat etc? Several in our group have lived in the Bahamas previously and are familiar with the Exumas so we are comfortable with the seclusion. Will have to get creative with the water/ice situation! I appreciate any other tips or tricks but I anticipate we'll go with Navtours and just suck it up for the long sail to/from the Exumas - I'm a little worried about seasickness but will have to make it work!