Things to do in Bahamas

Wade into the shallow blue water of the uninhabited cay where a colony of friendly wild pigs paddles out to greet visitors for a truly one-of-a-kind photo op.

Lounge on three miles of powdery coral-dust sand that glows pale pink against the calm, turquoise shallows of the Atlantic side.

Swim through a low entrance into a cinematic sea cave filled with shafts of sunlight, colourful fish, and filming history from the James Bond classic.

Descend onto the world's third-largest barrier reef, plunging over dramatic wall drop-offs and through forests of elkhorn coral teeming with marine life.

Weave through a bustling harbourfront bazaar of hand‑woven straw bags, hats, and vibrant Bahamian crafts while bargaining with friendly local artisans.

Plunge into the abyss of a 202‑metre (663‑ft) deep marine sinkhole – the deepest known blue hole, encircled by a shallow lagoon ideal for snorkelling and training.

Walk up 66 hand‑carved limestone steps built by slaves in the late 18th century, a cool, shady passageway that opens onto Fort Fincastle’s hilltop views.

Stalk the ghost of the flats – the wily bonefish – across endless knee‑deep white sand shallows in one of the legendary fly‑fishing capitals of the world.

Feel the ground shake as costumed troupes dance to goat‑skin drums, cowbells, and brass horns during the high‑energy Boxing Day and New Year’s street festival.

Paddle a silent tunnel of red mangroves that opens onto untouched beaches, then walk a boardwalk to one of the world's longest underwater cave systems.

Pull up a stool at a colourful beachside shack and watch your citrus‑drenched conch, onion, and pepper salad come together right in front of you.

Roam a sprawling 18th‑century British fort with a dry moat, underground passageways, and cannon still pointing over Nassau’s harbour and cruise‑ship docks.

Drift over thriving coral gardens and sea‑turtle habitats in a strictly protected, uninhabited stretch of 22 miles of cays – a shimmering aquarium of clarity.

Walk trails past plantation ruins, sacred African sites, and the clifftops where enslaved people took their first steps of freedom, all overlooking vivid blue water.

Step into a colossal underwater‑themed gaming floor under a ceiling of crystal sea creatures, with table games, slot machines, and late‑night energy on Paradise Island.

Float above the partially submerged, coral‑crusted wreck of a notorious 1970s smuggling plane that now provides an eerily beautiful artificial reef.

Meander past waterfalls, a hilltop chapel, and lush tropical blooms in a serene botanical garden that is a green sanctuary on Grand Bahama’s west end.

Kneel on a sandy bottom as sleek reef sharks glide inches away during a thrilling, professionally guided shark‑feeding dive in clear New Providence waters.

Stand in the limestone cavern where shipwrecked Puritans held the island’s first church services in the 1600s, today a poignant, light‑filled natural chapel.

Venture inland to a brilliant sapphire freshwater sinkhole surrounded by lush Andros bush, perfect for an off‑the‑beaten‑path swim and parrotfish spotting.

Sip a complimentary piña colada or a small‑batch single‑barrel rum inside a beautifully restored 1789 estate with a wraparound veranda and old‑world charm.

Stand on a narrow strip of asphalt where the inky, deep Atlantic Ocean and the pale turquoise Bight of Eleuthera meet in an almost impossibly sharp contrast.

Tee off on a Tom Weiskopf‑designed championship course with alternating oceanfront holes, trade‑wind breezes, and manicured fairways on Paradise Island.

Learn the secrets of conch fritters and guava duff inside a historic 18th‑century mansion’s culinary studio, then savour your creations with a rum‑infused cocktail.

Submerge to discover a colossal 5‑metre‑tall girl kneeling on the sea floor, an underwater statue by Jason deCaires Taylor that is slowly being reclaimed by coral.