Atlantis Paradise Island
Region: Paradise Island
Resort / Modern Architecture
Landmark integrated resort with massive water park, aquarium, and casino.
Tourism in The Bahamas
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park
Region: Exuma Islands
Nature
World's first marine nature park. Exceptional transparency for snorkeling and sailing.
Pig Beach
Region: Big Major Cay
Nature
Unique uninhabited island where you can interact with wild swimming pigs.
Harbour Island Pink Sand Beach
Region: Harbour Island
Nature
3km of soft pink sand created by crushed red coral mixing with white sand.
Dean's Blue Hole
Region: Long Island
Nature
World-class depth blue hole, mecca for freediving competitions.
Thunderball Grotto
Region: Staniel Cay
Nature
Cave diving spot featured in James Bond film 'Thunderball'.
Lucayan National Park
Region: Grand Bahama Island
Nature
Protected area with mangrove wetlands and world's longest seawater cave system.
Queen's Staircase
Region: Nassau
History / Cultural Heritage
Rock staircase carved by slaves. Built as invasion-time escape route.
Clifton Heritage National Park
Region: Western tip of New Providence Island
Cultural Heritage / Nature
Combines Taino ruins, plantation remains, and pristine beaches.
Treasure Cay Beach
Region: Abaco Islands
Nature
White sand and shallow water beach ranked in Travel Channel's world top 10.
Elbow Cay Lighthouse
Region: Hope Town
History
Red-and-white striped lighthouse manually operated for over 150 years. Panoramic view from top.
Garden of the Groves
Region: Freeport
Nature / Botanical Garden
Quiet oasis with waterfalls and tropical flowers.
Bimini Shark Dive
Region: Off Bimini Island
Nature
Observe Atlantic's largest hammerheads and tiger sharks.
Cable Beach
Region: Nassau suburbs
Resort
3km white sand beach lined with luxury hotels and golf courses.
Suggested itineraries
First-Time Bahamas 5-Day Nassau & Paradise Island
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Atlantis Resort, Pink Sand Beach day trip, Junkanoo Museum
Well-balanced classic plan based in capital combining day-trip outer islands with casinos, historical tours, and beaches.
Exuma Islands Sailing Circuit
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Exuma Cays National Park, Pig Beach, Thunderball Grotto
Charter cruiser hopping uninhabited islands, daily snorkeling in waters said to have world's top transparency.
Diver-Oriented Blue Hole & Shark Extravaganza Tour
Duration (days): 6
Highlights: Dean's Blue Hole dive, Bimini Shark Dive, Lucayan cave dive
Adrenaline-fueled course for advanced certification holders.
Travel tips
- Check travel insurance coverage during hurricane season.
- Airport tax usually included in ticket, but charter flights may require cash payment.
- US dollars circulate directly, no exchange needed. However, use US bills in good condition.
- Domestic flights between islands use small aircraft prone to weather delays.
- Tap water has strong limestone content; bottled water safe for drinking.
- Recommend reef-safe sunscreen for coral reef protection.
- Outlets are North American Type A/B, voltage 120V.
- Many shops and restaurants closed Sundays.
- Tourist police stationed in central Nassau, but avoid deserted alleys at night.
- Drone photography requires registration. Unauthorized flights subject to fines.
- Wi-Fi unstable outside hotels. SIM cards available for immediate purchase at airport.
- Fishing and shellfish collection require licenses. Completely prohibited in national parks.
- Left-hand traffic but roundabouts clockwise. Use caution when renting cars.
- Souvenir shells and coral subject to CITES export restrictions.
- Official currency symbol is B$, but receipts may mix BSD notation.