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Turquoise shallows, pink-sand beaches, swimming pigs and world-class diving across 700 islands β€” the Bahamas is the Caribbean's classic sun-and-sea escape.

Visa-free πŸ“… Best: Dec–Apr πŸ’΅ $200/day avg
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Capital
Nassau
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Currency
Bahamian Dollar / USD
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Language
English
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Best time
Dec–Apr
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$90 – $600
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Nassau (NAS)
Overview

Why travellers love Bahamas

Nassau and Paradise Island anchor the resorts, while the Exumas offer swimming pigs, sandbars and barefoot luxury, and the Out Islands pure seclusion.

It's a short hop from the US and ideal for beaches, boating and diving.

Where to go

Top places in Bahamas

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Nassau & Paradise Island

Nassau & Paradise Island

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Resorts, Atlantis and beaches.

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Exumas

Exumas

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Swimming pigs and turquoise sandbars.

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Harbour Island

Harbour Island

πŸ—“ 2 days

Famous pink-sand beach.

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Andros

Andros

πŸ—“ 2 days

Bonefishing and blue holes.

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Plan day by day

Bahamas itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Nassau & Paradise Island β†’ Exumas β†’ Harbour Island
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$450 – $3,000
1–2

Nassau & Paradise Island

Resorts, Atlantis and beaches.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Family
3–4

Exumas

Swimming pigs and turquoise sandbars.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon Β· Iconic
5

Harbour Island

Famous pink-sand beach.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
Route
Nassau & Paradise Island β†’ Exumas β†’ Harbour Island β†’ Andros
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$630 – $4,200
1–2

Nassau & Paradise Island

Resorts, Atlantis and beaches.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Family
3–4

Exumas

Swimming pigs and turquoise sandbars.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon Β· Iconic
5–6

Harbour Island

Famous pink-sand beach.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
7

Andros

Bonefishing and blue holes.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure Β· Diving
Route
Nassau & Paradise Island β†’ Exumas β†’ Harbour Island β†’ Andros
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$900 – $6,000
1–3

Nassau & Paradise Island

Resorts, Atlantis and beaches.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Beach Β· Family
4–6

Exumas

Swimming pigs and turquoise sandbars.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon Β· Iconic
7–8

Harbour Island

Famous pink-sand beach.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
9–10

Andros

Bonefishing and blue holes.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Diving
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Visa & entry

Bahamas visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
N/A
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Most Western nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days; an onward ticket is required. Always verify with the official Bahamas immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Bahamas visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Bahamas budget guide

Budget

$90/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$600+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Bahamas budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Bahamas

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Swimming pigs

The famous pigs of the Exumas.

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Pink Sands Beach

Harbour Island's blush-coloured shore.

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Diving & blue holes

Reefs, wrecks and Andros's blue holes.

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Exuma sandbars

Boat to deserted turquoise cays.

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Atlantis, Paradise Island

A mega-resort and water park.

Get outside

Nature in Bahamas

All nature
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Bahamas travel articles

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