Destination
The Exumas, Bahamas
The Exumas are a 120-mile chain of sandbars and cays with some of the clearest water in the Atlantic, famous for swimming pigs, nurse sharks and empty beaches reached by boat.
Trips to The Exumas from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- April: The National Family Island Regatta fills George Town in late April.
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season, when many small lodges and boat operators close.
Where to stay in The Exumas
- George Town: The main settlement on Elizabeth Harbour, with the most hotels, restaurants and boat-tour departures.
- Emerald Bay: The large resort, golf course and marina on the north side of Great Exuma.
- Stocking Island: A water-taxi across the harbour, with beach bars and villas on a wild Atlantic-side beach.
- Little Exuma: Quiet cottages near Tropic of Cancer Beach at the island's southern tip.
- Staniel Cay: Tiny cay in the northern Exuma Cays, next to the swimming pigs, reached by small plane or boat.
What to do in The Exumas
- Swim with the pigs at Big Major Cay
- Snorkel Thunderball Grotto from the James Bond film
- Wade with nurse sharks at Compass Cay
- Lunch at Chat 'N' Chill on Stocking Island
- Walk Tropic of Cancer Beach on Little Exuma
- Anchor on a sandbar that appears only at low tide
Good to know
| Airports | Exuma International (GGT) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Nassau |
| Kind of trip | island, beach, nature, adventure, romantic |
Questions about The Exumas
When is the best time to visit The Exumas?
November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season, when many small lodges and boat operators close.
Do US citizens need a passport for The Exumas?
Yes. The Exumas is in Bahamas; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is The Exumas on the ground?
The Exumas is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.