Activities

How You’ll Spend Your Free Time

Whether you’re living in Nassau or the Out Islands, you’ll never run out of ways to enjoy your surroundings. Residents in Nassau can easily hop on short domestic flights for weekend getaways, and frequent travelers can take advantage of the Bahamasair “Fly Free” promotion through the Out Islands Promotion Board when booking at participating hotels.

Boating

Boating is at the heart of Bahamian life. With calm seas, steady trade winds, and over 700 islands to explore, it’s a boater’s paradise. The Abacos and Exumas are the premier island-hopping regions, dotted with marinas that cater to everything from small center-consoles to mega-yachts. Nassau residents often enjoy day trips to Rose Island or Green Cay, both offering the quintessential Out Island feel just minutes away.

Fishing

The Bahamas ranks among the world’s finest fishing destinations. Deep-sea anglers pursue tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo, while shallow-water flats attract those chasing the elusive bonefish.

• The Abacos boast record marlin and sailfish catches.

• Bimini, known as the Big Game Fishing Capital, draws serious sport fishermen from around the world.

• Andros is famous for its extensive bonefishing lodges and pristine tidal flats.

Snorkeling & Diving

With visibility often exceeding 100 feet, The Bahamas offers unparalleled diving. Each island chain presents something unique:

• Nassau: Shark dives with Stuart Cove’s.

• Grand Bahama: Wreck dives with Sanctuary Bay.

• Andros: The Great Barrier Reef and the blue holes near Small Hope Bay.

• Cat Island & San Salvador: Wall diving and underwater caves.

• Bimini: The legendary Bimini Road and several historic wrecks.

Hiking & Nature Trails

While the Bahamas isn’t mountainous, its nature trails are rich with flora, fauna, and scenic beauty. Popular nature walks include the Primeval Forest in New Providence, Leon Levy Nature Preserve in Eleuthera, Blue Holes National Park in Andros, Lucayan National Park in Grand Bahama, and Mt. Alvernia Hermitage in Cat Island—home to the highest point in the country.

Kiteboarding

For adrenaline seekers, kiteboarding in the Bahamas remains refreshingly uncrowded. Consistent trade winds around the Tropic of Cancer provide ideal conditions in Exuma, Long Island, Cat Island, and San Salvador. Several boutique operators offer lessons and rentals, including Exuma Kite & Surf and Greenwood Beach Resort.

Paddleboarding & Kayaking

Protected mangroves and shallow waters create ideal environments for paddleboarding and kayaking. Rent a board from PappaSurf in Nassau, explore Lucayan National Park by kayak, or glide across mirror-calm tidal flats in Eleuthera or Exuma.

Surfing

While surfable breaks are rare, Gregory Town in North Eleuthera has emerged as the Bahamas’ unofficial surf hub. Local surf camps and Rebecca’s Surf Shop provide rentals and lessons for those eager to catch the Atlantic swell.