Exuma Travel Costs & Things to Do

Stay

days

Pace

Moderate

Safety

/ 5

Popularity

/ 10

OVERVIEW

Exuma is a long chain of low islands and cays in the central Bahamas, surrounded by exceptionally clear shallow water. The largest inhabited island contains the airport and principal settlements, while smaller cays range from local communities to private islands and uninhabited sandbars. The geography is defined by long sea passages rather than one concentrated resort centre.

Snorkelling, sailing and visits to remote beaches dominate the experience. Wildlife encounters and the famous swimming pigs attract many day trips, though quieter cays reveal the chain’s real scale. Services are limited outside the main island, making boat logistics, weather and realistic travel times essential. The destination suits travellers comfortable with simple infrastructure and dispersed accommodation.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

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THINGS TO DO

Look for island wildlife in Exuma

Look for wildlife around Exuma’s island wildlife with attention to habitat and responsible viewing distances. Seasons affect animal movement, and wild sightings should never be guaranteed. Choose it only if it fits your base and route.

Wildlife

2–4 hours

Find Exuma’s best-known beaches

Spend time at Exuma’s best-known beaches rather than treating every nearby beach as interchangeable. Swimming conditions, access and facilities can vary, so check locally before entering the water.

Beaches

2–5 hours

Sail Exuma’s main waters

Sail around Exuma’s main sailing waters on a route suited to the day’s weather and your experience. Confirm the departure point and whether the trip is seasonal before planning around it. Choose it only if it fits your base and route.

Sailing

Half or full day

Snorkel in Exuma

Snorkel around Exuma’s principal snorkelling waters only when sea conditions and access are suitable. Use local guidance where currents or reefs are unfamiliar, and never promise particular marine-life sightings.

Snorkelling

1–3 hours

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Languages

English

Currency

Bahamian dollar · BSD

Payments

Cash preferred

Tipping