Sea Aquarium
Sea Aquarium is right next to O’Briens Cay in the Exuma Land and Sea Park and is an excellent place for snorkeling. This is one of the areas you’re likely to see the widest variety of fishes and the highest number as well, all in one place. There’s a dazzling spectrum of coral and a sunken plane in this area which will be interesting to see. For all these reasons, diving at the Sea Aquarium is a must while in Exuma.
Warderick Wells
At the Exuma Land and Sea Park, Warderick Wells is the center of activity. Here you’ll find rocky bluffs, sand dunes, mangrove creeks, sand flats, and more. You’ll be able to tie up your dinghy at the Visitor Center’s dock before you head out exploring other areas. While in the Land and Sea Park don’t miss out on visiting cays like Shroud in the north which has lots of creeks and mangroves, an abundance of turtles, juvenile sharks, and rays. There are stunning rock formations in the southern end of the Land and Sea Park, a cave system, and lots more to explore.
Pig Beach
One of the biggest attractions in the Exumas is the swimming pigs and no list of things to do there would be complete without it. The pigs have made a home on Big Major Island and you can visit them as part of a tour in this area. On the island, there’s quite a number of pigs, including Rosie and her adorable piglets. The pigs often swim out to greet incoming boats, but more than likely to see what food you have to offer. You’ll have a greater chance of seeing them swim out if you do this tour in the morning.
Thunderball Grotto
Thunderball Grotto. You may hear a lot about this area even before getting to The Bahamas. The popularity of this grotto and extraordinary snorkelling spot has a lot to do with the fact that a scene from the James Bond movie ‘Thunderball” and part of the movie “Splash” were both filmed here. Sometimes the currents can be strong around the island, so this spot is best for more experienced divers, especially if you plan on diving further from your boat. It is not advisable to snorkel here when the wind is strong from the south or southwest.
Compass Cay Marina
The Compass Cay Marina is an interesting stop because here you can visit a soon-to-be-friend from The Exumas who just so happens to have a family of pet nurse sharks. There’s a landing fee per person for the Compass Cay Marina, but you probably won’t have to worry about this if you visit as part of a tour. If you get there with something to feed the sharks, they might just allow you to pet them!
Bitter Guana Cay
It’s not every day you’ll be able to visit an island with hundreds of iguanas strolling around, so while in Exuma, it’s a good idea to make some time to see this for yourself. It will definitely be an experience unlike any other to see the large iguanas that live on Bitter Guana Cay. If you’re quiet and stay still for a bit, you’ll start to see them popping out of the bushes. Lumber Cay Cut, a 30-acre private island, is near Bitter Guana Cay.
Dean's Blue Hole
The world’s deepest salt water blue hole can be found near Clarence Town on the coast of Long Island, The Bahamas. A blue hole is an underwater cavern and sometimes it is also called a sinkhole. There is no shortage of blue holes on the planet, but Dean’s blue hole is the deepest and considered one of the most beautiful ones as well. It is widely considered to be one of the world’s best diving and snorkelling site.
Exuma Bonefishing
The Great Exuma area is surrounded by the best Bonefish flats in the world. Most flats are tucked away from the island by a hard to navigate channels of shallow crystal clear water. Let Bonefish Drex show you the best spots! Explore the Great Exuma Bahamas area. Our beaches are truly paradise and and the sights are breathtaking. Let one of our experienced guides show you all the best spots around George Town, Exuma, Bahamas Islands & Stocking Island!
Yacht Charter, Exumas
On your Exuma yacht charter, you can explore the delights on the northern cays, including Highbourne Cay, Warderick Wells Cay, Shroud Cay, Norman’s Cay, and, to the south, Staniel Cay. Sailing the Exumas is ideal for those that enjoy solitude, nature, unspoiled beauty and quaint, low-key beach settlements. You can also experience some of the most amazing diving, snorkeling and fishing here in the Out Islands of the Bahamas. If you love animals, you can swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, swim with pigs at Big Major Cay and feed the iguanas at Allen Cays. It’s the perfect tropical destination for a yacht charter.
