Still Cruising by MailBoat. History, Culture and Adventure in the Bahama Islands - Captain Fred Braman

Still Cruising by MailBoat invites readers to experience The Bahamas the way locals do, aboard the working MailBoats that connect Nassau to more than fifty remote island communities.

After decades of sailing the Family Islands (Out islands away from Nassau), Captain Fred Braman trades the helm for the passenger deck and embarks on a series of unforgettable adventures with friends and family. What follows is a vivid journey through a beautiful, interesting and most friendly country, featuring Bahamian history, culture, and everyday island life, far beyond cruise ports and resorts.

Blending maritime history, cultural insight, and a firsthand travel narrative, this beautifully illustrated book features over 200 color photographs, historic MailBoat paintings, plus many stories of people and places. Goals for readers are simple: learn something about The Bahamas, its people, culture and history and also about MailBoats with practical guidance for traveling on them.

For sailors, adventurers, history lovers, and travelers seeking the "real Bahamas," this is an inspiring and immersive voyage you won't forget.

Learn, enjoy, and partake in our adventures, and maybe go yourself!