Bahamas Travel Directory
Some 700 islands and cays of gin-clear water and powder sand, just off Florida. Find your island, then compare hotels, flights, cruises and tours — or let a specialist plan it for you.
Choose your island »The Bahamas stretches across hundreds of miles of the Atlantic, from Bimini, about 50 miles off Florida, to the remote southern islands near Cuba and Hispaniola. Most visitors start in Nassau and Paradise Island, home to the capital, the international airport and the big resorts. Beyond them lie the Out Islands (also called the Family Islands): barefoot, uncrowded and wrapped in some of the clearest water on earth.
Bahamas Island Directory
Every island has its own personality. Start with the one that matches your trip.
Plan Your Bahamas Trip
Hotels & Resorts
From Atlantis and Baha Mar to Out Island inns. Search live Nassau hotel rates on RoomsCheap.com.
Flights
Which airport serves which island, and Bahamas airfares on AirfaresForLess.com.
Cruises
Short sailings from Florida, private islands and Nassau calls — plus free cruise quotes.
Things to Do
Swimming pigs, blue holes, reefs, Junkanoo and more — with tours at 101 Things to Do in The Bahamas.
Travel Tips
Passports and entry, money, weather, hurricane season and getting between islands.
Travel Specialists
Let a true travel specialist match the island, resort and dates — your best-value quote, free.
Why the Bahamas?
Unreal water
Shallow banks turn the sea every shade of turquoise — the Bahamas is famous for its water clarity.
Close & easy
A short flight from much of the eastern U.S., with ferries and cruises from Florida too.
Big resorts or barefoot
Mega-resorts on Paradise Island and Cable Beach, or small inns on islands with more boats than cars.
Nature up close
Blue holes, one of the world’s largest barrier reefs off Andros, bonefish flats and protected marine parks.
Plan the Bahamas with a specialist
Tell a travel specialist your island, dates and resort style. Get your best-value travel quote free from a true travel specialist through the Official Travel Directory.
Get your best-value quote free »Bahamas Travel — Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bahamas island should I choose?
Nassau and Paradise Island are the easiest first trip, with the most flights, resorts and dining. The Exumas suit boaters and beach-lovers (and the swimming pigs); Harbour Island and Eleuthera offer pink sand and a slower pace; the Abacos are made for sailing; Bimini is the closest island to Florida; Andros and Long Island are quiet and nature-focused.
When is the best time to visit the Bahamas?
Mid-December through April is the dry, cooler and busiest season. Late spring and early summer are warmer with fewer crowds. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk usually from August through October — consider travel insurance and flexible bookings then.
Do I need a passport for the Bahamas?
U.S. citizens flying to the Bahamas need a valid passport. Some closed-loop cruises and sea travel allow other documents, but rules change — always check current requirements with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and the U.S. State Department before you travel.
What currency is used in the Bahamas?
The Bahamian dollar, which is pegged one-to-one to the U.S. dollar. U.S. dollars are widely accepted, and major credit cards are taken at most hotels and restaurants, though smaller Out Island businesses may prefer cash.
How do I get between the islands?
By domestic flights (Bahamasair and smaller regional carriers, mostly via Nassau), by fast ferry from Nassau to islands such as Eleuthera and Harbour Island, or by the traditional mail boats. Schedules change often — confirm before you go.
How do I get a quote for a Bahamas vacation?
Request your best-value travel quote free, with no obligation, from true travel specialists through the Official Travel Directory. For Bahamas cruises, use the Official Cruise Directory’s free cruise-quote form.
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More Travel Guides & Resources
- Bahamas Hotel Guide
- Bahamas Cruises — CruisingBahamas.com
- 101 Things to Do in The Bahamas
- 101 Things to Do in The Caribbean
- Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts
- Caribbean Weddings & Honeymoons
- Everything Travel — Official Travel Directory
- Official Cruise Directory
- Best of the USA — Top U.S. Travel Lists
- Sell Travel — Become a Travel Agent