THE EXUMAS

The Exumas

The Exumas are like no where else in the world. If you want to get lost in the beauty of The Bahamas, discover untouched beaches and unending natural beauty, then look no further. This chain of 365 islands runs northwest to southeast starting about 30 miles east of Nassau. They are easily accessible by boat or private aircraft and places such as George Town, Staniel Cay and Highbourne Cay offer charters and boat rentals.

The furthest point south in the island chain is Great Exuma and the “capital” of George Town with a international airport and plenty of dining and lodging options. Another more far removed option is to fly into Staniel Cay. Stay at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club or one of the many locally owned guest houses on the island. From there you can visit the famous swimming pigs, snorkel Thunderball Grotto and pet the friendly nurse sharks at neighboring Compass Cay. The best way to explore these islands is by boat, but don’t worry, boat rentals and excursions are readily available to show you around.

Further north is the Exuma Land and Sea Park with headquarters at Warderick Wells. There are private islands along the way but expect rugged natural beauty, plenty of snorkeling spots and limited people other than yachters and sailboaters.

The Northern Exumas boast dramatic natural beauty and few inhabited islands, but are easily accessed by a short 2 hour boat trip from Nassau. Visit the iguanas at Allan’s Cay and stop by Highbourne Cay for lunch at their picturesque restaurant ‘Xuma overlooking the ocean.

To learn more about The Abacos, browse through the blog posts below, and be sure to pick up a copy of Moon Bahamas travel guidebook when it’s released in early 2019 before planning your visit!

Top 10 Best Beach Bars and Restaurants in The Bahamas

There are hundreds of bars and restaurants throughout the Bahamas that serve up amazing eats along with a side of great vibes. But there's only a handful that are perched on the edge of some of our favorite beaches. We've come up with this Top Ten list based on...

Top 11 Best Beaches in The Bahamas

It is nearly impossible to narrow down the best beaches in The Bahamas, since it seems as though every beach you come across is the most beautiful beach you’ve ever seen. After traveling the islands of The Bahamas extensively and stepping foot on beach after glorious beach, I’ve narrowed it down to my top 11 favorites.

World Class Amenities with an Eco-Friendly Mindset

I feel as though I have stumbled upon a hidden gem, one that ticked all of the boxes for an Out Island getaway. The customer service was second to none, the accommodations were sinfully luxurious, and the natural landscape is the epitome of what we all love about the Exumas.

Escape to The Exumas

Visitors to The Bahamas typically find themselves booking their trip to the obvious hub of Nassau, oftentimes without knowing what else may be out there. With 700 islands to choose from, it can be overwhelming to pick from one of the many out islands without prior experience or a recommendation. Nassau has a lot to offer various travelers, but who wouldn’t want to to escape the throngs of tourists, commercialized hotels and noisy jet ski operations, and go in search of somewhere a bit more low key (or shall I say “cay”)?

The Plane Wreck of Norman’s Cay

There is a plane wreck in the shallows just off of Norman’s Cay. It’s a popular spot to snorkel and there’s a lot of speculation about the crash. The real story may not be as exciting as some of the embellishments that have been created over the years, but here’s the story from the mouth of Jack Reed, Carlos Lehder’s first pilot and resident on Norman’s Cay during the late 1970’s. This excerpt is taken from the book ‘Buccaneer’ by Jack Reed & Maycay Beeler.

Aircraft Fiascoes

Have you ever tried to push an airplane? They are heavy. This was a charter flight traveling from Nassau to a remote island in the Exumas. It also happened to be carrying my husband. I had waited for the plane to arrive from a safe vantage point outside of the chain...