Nassau
Combine a walk around town with a meal or a cultural visit.
The Caribbean
Bahamas
Begin with Nassau and Paradise Island, with the sea never far away.
Plan your tripTurquoise & island timeFrederick Wallace / Unsplash · Unsplash License
The feelingTurquoise & island time
Our suggested stay5–8 nights
Airport in this guideNAS
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Plan your stay
Bahamas travel guides
10 guides to help you choose your dates, base and days out.
Weather & seasons
- Bahamas weather: rainy summers and winter cold fronts
Why the drier season does not guarantee calm seas for a boat day.
Where to stay
- Nassau, Exuma or Eleuthera: choose your Bahamas island first
A country-wide hotel search can hide a second flight or boat transfer.
Getting around
- Bahamas island hopping: build the connections before the hotel list
Compare flights, ferries, transfer time and the cost of a missed connection.
Before you go
- Bahamas holiday budget: compare the whole trip
Build a Bahamas budget that includes island transfers, accommodation charges, meals, beach facilities and the excursions you actually intend to take.
Beaches & days out
- Nassau cruise stop: a city walk or a beach day?
Choose one main plan and work backwards from your ship’s all-aboard time.
- Bahamas swimming pigs: Exuma or a tour near Nassau?
Understand where the original swimming pigs live and compare Exuma, Nassau departures, travel time, boat arrangements and animal encounters.
- Nassau beaches: Junkanoo, Cable or Cabbage Beach?
Choose a Nassau-area beach by location, transport, facilities and available time, including the differences between public access and resort services.
- Eleuthera and Harbour Island: choose a base and a sensible route
Plan Eleuthera and Harbour Island around the correct airport, north-to-south distances, boat transfers and a manageable selection of sights.
- Andros Bahamas: planning a nature-focused island stay
Decide whether Andros fits your Bahamas holiday, with practical planning for blue-hole visits, guided nature outings, transport and accommodation.
- One week in the Bahamas: one island or two?
Build a realistic Bahamas week with a Nassau-based option and a slower Out Islands option, including transfer days and a practical final night.
YOUR ISLAND. YOUR PLANS.
Plan your trip to Bahamas
A few useful tools, together in one place.
Aviasales
Flights · Bahamas
GetYourGuide
Activities · Bahamas
Make time for something memorable. Check dates, the meeting point and what is included before booking.
Activities and tours in Bahamas
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Car rental · Bahamas
Pick-up and return are set to Nassau Airport. Check your dates, driver age, insurance and the final total.
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eSIM · Bahamas
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Transfers · Bahamas
Search for your arrival airport and hotel on Bahamas. Check the route, passengers and luggage before booking.
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Meet the island
Bahamas.
At your own pace.
The Bahamas is an archipelago. This guide begins with Nassau and Paradise Island so your flight and accommodation fit together. Other islands may need a separate flight or sailing.
We suggest 5–8 nights for this first base. NAS is Nassau’s airport; choose your route again if your final destination is on another island.
Make room for these moments.
Paradise Island
Decide whether its setting and facilities fit your trip.
Out on the water
Choose a clear boat itinerary that respects wildlife and the environment.
Find your base
Where will you wake up?
Compare Nassau and Paradise Island for atmosphere, facilities and transport. If you plan to travel further, check the connection to your chosen island before confirming accommodation.
TAKE IT WITH YOU
Bahamas · your free guide
Keep the island essentials close, even when you are offline.
Before you travel
Check the current details.
Visitor information, access and local transport can change. Start with the official tourism board. Planning suggestions are our editorial choices.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism