HOME OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS SWIMMING PIGS
The Exumas are renowned for their sapphire-blue waters—waters so stunning, their brilliant colours are visible even from outer space. This chain of 365 islands is home to secluded footprint-free beaches, deserted cays, and ultra-exclusive resorts. Here, nature outnumbers man, coastlines remain flawless, and private islands play host to some of the world’s most famous stars—including a group of four-legged local celebrities. The Islands of The Bahamas FLY AWAY.
THE LAY OF THE LAND
The Exumas island chain is divided into three major areas: Great Exuma, Little Exuma, and the Exuma Cays. Within the cays, a few stand out as must-visit destinations. The Islands of The Bahamas FLY AWAY.
Exuma Cays
The 176-square-mile Exuma Cays Land and Sea National Park, created in 1958, was the first land and sea park in the world and is one of the most successful marine parks. It is the first “no-take reserve” (all fishing is prohibited) in the wider Caribbean. This stretch of pristine water, land and beaches is an ecological preserve and wildlife refuge famous for its breath-taking marine environment.
Scuba diving and snorkeling are popular here, and you can encounter nature first-hand by feeding the endangered Bahamian iguanas or catching a glimpse of the elusive hutia, with the assistance of one of the professional guides.
Please note that film crews must obtain a permit from the Bahamas National Trust to film within the park and pay a film crew fee; researchers are required to obtain a permit to conduct research within the park and pay a research fee, and visiting boaters will have to pay an anchorage or mooring fee.
