Things to Do in The Bahamas. With more than 700 islands and cays to explore, The Bahamas offers something for everyone. Whether it’s culture, deep sea fishing at resorts like Deep Water Cay in Grand Bahama (pictured above), water sports or unique dining experiences, the options for things to do in The Bahamas are limitless.
Known for its crystal clear turquoise waters, white sand beaches, warm hospitality and diverse blossoming foodie culture, The Bahamas attracts more than 6 million tourists each year. As the influx of visitors continues to grow, so does the variety of things to do in The Bahamas. To get you started, we’ve listed some of the highlights below.
Nassau
- Blue Lagoon Island: From dolphin, sea lion and stingray encounters to segway beach safaris and relaxing on the beach, Blue Lagoon Island offers some truly unique Bahamian experiences.
- Food & Culture Tours: Local flavors are an integral part of experiencing native cultures. Nassau’s food and culture tours like Nassau Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour, Nassau Rum and Food Tour and Tru Bahamian Food Tours offer an introduction to some of Nassau’s local flavor.
- Rose Island Day Trip: Located just 20 minutes from Nassau and only accessible by boat, Rose Island is world-renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty. This pristine rustic island features miles of white sand beaches, turquoise waters teeming with tropical fish, stingrays and sea turtles and hilltop elevations of up to 60 feet above sea level.
- Fish Fry at Arawak Cay: Arawak Cay offers the authentic atmosphere of the Bahamian Fish Fry with vendors selling made-to-order conch salad, fried fish and other Bahamian dishes.
Paradise Island
- Atlantis: Atlantis on Paradise Island offers activities galore. If it’s diving you’re into, check out marine adventures. Up for some pampering? The Mandara Spa offers treatments galore. Time to cool off poolside? The property has 11 pools to choose from.
- Versailles Gardens and French Cloister: This scenic garden is located across from The Ocean Club and overlooks Nassau Harbour.
Grand Bahama
- Deep Water Cay: Deep Water Cay, a world renowned resort, is located on the eastern end of Grand Bahama Island in The Bahamas approximately 130 miles from the coast of Florida. An extraordinary 91-acre island with its own private paved 4,200 ft. airstrip, 3 beaches, 2.5 miles of coastline, the resort offers some of the best bone fishing in the world.
- Nandana: This ultra-luxe rental residence (which is also currently for sale) is comprised of six separate buildings and offers amenities such as a private landing strip; yacht dockage; a 15-foot inflatable tender; jet skis; off road all-terrain vehicles; fishing gear; snorkeling equipment; bicycles; and, volleyball.
Exuma Cays
- Swimming Pigs: These days it seems like the famed swimming pigs have overshadowed most other attractions in The Bahamas. The pigs live on Big Major Cay, one of the over 365 islands in Exuma, and are located about 82 miles southeast of Nassau. Day excursions to see the pigs leave Nassau daily.
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