Long Island, Bahamas
A quiet, 80-mile island of dramatic cliffs, pale beaches and one of the deepest blue holes on earth.
Get free Long Island quotes »Long Island lives up to its name: a slender island of about 80 miles straddling the Tropic of Cancer in the southern Bahamas, with rugged cliffs on its Atlantic side and soft beaches on the west. It is home to Dean’s Blue Hole near Clarence Town — one of the deepest known blue holes in the world, and a venue for international freediving competitions. In Clarence Town stand two white churches designed by the priest-architect Father Jerome, and at the northern tip, near Cape Santa Maria, a monument marks Columbus’s passage through the islands in 1492.
Highlights of Long Island
Dean’s Blue Hole
A deep blue hole ringed by sand and limestone, good for snorkeling at the shallow edge.
Cape Santa Maria
Beaches and the Columbus Monument on the island’s northern end.
Clarence Town churches
St. Paul’s and St. Peter’s, built by Father Jerome.
Diving
Reefs, walls and shark dives from Stella Maris.
Caves
Limestone caves such as Hamilton’s Cave in the island’s centre.
Empty beaches
Long stretches of sand with few people on them.
Getting There
By air: Stella Maris (SML) serves the north and Deadman’s Cay (LGI) the centre and south, mostly via Nassau. Compare fares on AirfaresForLess.com.
Getting around: A rental car is essential — the Queen’s Highway runs the island’s length.
Where to Stay
Expect small resorts, beach cottages and guesthouses rather than large hotels. Browse the Bahamas Hotel Guide or ask a specialist.
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How deep is Dean’s Blue Hole?
Dean’s Blue Hole is roughly 200 metres (over 650 feet) deep, one of the deepest known blue holes in the world. Only trained freedivers and divers should go beyond the shallows.
Which airport do I use for Long Island?
Stella Maris (SML) for the north, Deadman’s Cay (LGI) for central and southern Long Island.
Is Long Island, Bahamas busy?
No — it is one of the quieter Out Islands, with small resorts and plenty of empty beach.
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