Bahamas Travel Guide 🇧🇸
Everything a traveler should know before visiting The Bahamas — turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, resorts, marine life & island cruises
🌤 Live Weather — Nassau
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Nassau
🏝 Highlights Exuma Cays · Paradise Island · coral reefs
💱 Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) — pegged to USD
🗣 Language English (official)
⏱ Time Zone GMT−5
🔌 Plug Type Type A · B — 120V
Famous for: crystal-clear waters · luxury resorts · snorkeling & diving · swimming pigs · island-hopping cruises
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free for many countries Return / onward ticket required Passport valid 6+ months- Hotel booking or cruise details may be required
- Travel insurance recommended
- Entry duration depends on nationality
Cruise passengers may have different entry procedures.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Dec–Apr Peak & best weather
🌧 Jun–Nov Wet & hurricane season
🏝 Feb–May Best for snorkeling & island tours
💸 Shoulder Season Lower hotel prices
Hurricane-season storms may affect ferries & flights.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $90–130 / ₹7,400–₹10,700 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $180–300 / ₹15,000–₹25,000 per day
- 👑 Luxury — $450+ / ₹37,000+ per day
Resorts & private-island excursions increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Nassau Paradise Island Exuma Cays Pig Beach Harbour Island Grand Bahama🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Taxis & hotel shuttles
- Ferries between islands
- Domestic flights for long distances
- Boat & yacht excursions
Island connections depend on sea & weather conditions.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — BTC · ALIV
- Tourist SIMs available at airport
- Good coverage in main islands
- Weaker in remote cays
Download offline maps for island-hopping days.
💵 Money & Payments
- USD widely accepted
- Cards accepted in hotels & restaurants
- Cash useful for taxis & beach vendors
- ATMs available in major islands
Service & resort fees may apply.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Conch salad & fritters
- Rock lobster
- Fried snapper
- Johnny cake
- Rum cake & tropical drinks
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Junkanoo Festival
- Nassau Regatta
- Independence celebrations
- Island music & food festivals
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Tourist areas generally safe
- Avoid isolated beaches late night
- Use licensed boats & tour operators
- Check marine weather advisories
Remote islands may have limited services — plan ahead.
🎒 What to Pack
- Light beachwear & swimwear
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Water shoes & snorkel gear
- Sun hat & sunglasses
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical maritime climate
- Warm year-round
- Dry & wet seasons
- Hurricane risk Jun–Nov
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Nassau & Paradise Island
- Day 2 — Snorkeling / reef cruise
- Day 3 — Exuma Cays & swimming pigs
- Day 4 — Harbour Island pink-sand beach
- Day 5 — Island cruise & sunset dinner
❓ FAQs
Is The Bahamas good for snorkeling?
Yes — reefs & cays are among the best in the Caribbean.
Is English spoken?
Yes — English is the official language.
Do I need cash?
Useful for taxis, boats & beach vendors.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 919
👮 Police 919
🔥 Fire 919
🩺 Medical Assistance Local Hospitals
🎟 Tours & Activities in The Bahamas
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