Be dazzled by powder-white sand and turquoise water on Great Exuma Island. This slice of paradise is the largest island in the Bahamas and an excellent base to explore the archipelago. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a postcard as you bask on palm-fringed beaches and snorkel on rainbow-hued coral reefs.
Things to do in Great Exuma Island
Jump in a water taxi for the short ride to Stocking Island. It’s a stone’s throw from Great Exuma Island and features gleaming white sand and colourful beach bars. A small bridge connects Great Exuma Island with neighbouring Little Exuma. Cross the bridge and bask on Tropic of Cancer Beach, a stunning crescent of sugar-white sand fringed by aquamarine water.
With more than 300 islands to discover, the Exumas is an incredible dive and snorkel destination. Beneath the sapphire-blue water, you’ll find a wonderland of coral reefs, shipwrecks, rock walls and swim-through caves. The stunning Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is home to some of the best dive sites. You’ll need to charter a boat to explore this pristine pocket of cays and reefs.
From exclusive resorts to family-run guesthouses, there’s accommodation for every budget on Great Exuma Island. You’ll find the best-value establishments in George Town, the lively Bahamian capital. It will charm you with its lush palms, pastel-coloured buildings and picturesque marina.
Nobody knows for sure where the famous Exuma pigs came from, but they’re one of the most popular attractions in the Bahamas. Boat tours are the best way to visit Big Major Cay and swim with the adorable pigs. Don’t forget to snap a selfie with the friendly, four-legged locals.
Getting around Great Exuma Island
George Town is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. Rental cars offer the freedom to explore Great Exuma Island at your own pace. Water taxis are fast and affordable to beach hop around Great Exuma and visit nearby islands.