Things to do in Bahamas
2 destinations in Bahamas, when to visit each, and what a trip actually costs.
Places to visit in Bahamas
- Things to do in Exuma beach, nature, relax
- Things to do in Nassau beach, city, relax
Best time to visit Bahamas
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Exuma
- The cheapest months to fly to Exuma are September through November (hurricane shoulder season), when round-trip fares and hotel rates can be 30-40% lower than the December-April peak; mid-week departures on Tuesday or Wednesday typically save an additional 10-15% over weekend travel.
- Nassau
- The cheapest months to fly to Nassau are September and October (hurricane shoulder season), when round-trip fares can be 30-40% lower than the December-April peak and hotel rates drop sharply. Flying midweek (Tuesday-Wednesday) saves an additional 10-15% compared to Friday or Sunday departures.
Is Bahamas expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Exuma
- About $115 a day on a shoestring, about $400 comfortably.
- Nassau
- About $58 a day on a shoestring, about $255 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Bahamas
- Exuma: Chat Stroll in George Town Walk the waterfront, watch mail boats arrive, and soak in authentic Out Island Bahamian life at no cost.
- Exuma: Volleyball Beach at Stocking Island Take the water taxi to this barrier island for free beach access and legendary afternoon volleyball games with cruisers.
- Exuma: Explore Rolle Town Ruins (Little Exuma) Wander 18th-century plantation tombs and ruins along a quiet road with sweeping sea views.
- Nassau: Fort Fincastle Cannon-topped hilltop fort with panoramic views over Nassau Harbour and Paradise Island, pure history for free.
- Nassau: Junkanoo Beach A lively locals' beach steps from downtown with soft sand, calm water, and a festive atmosphere.
- Nassau: Parliament Square stroll Stroll past the candy-pink colonial government buildings and a marble Queen Victoria statue in the city's civic heart.
Cheap eats in Bahamas
- Shirley's at the Fish Fry in Exuma, Cracked conch with peas 'n' rice Plates $10-16
- Eddie's Edgewater Club in Exuma, Bahamian stew fish with johnnycake Plates $12-18
- Two Sisters Fish Fry (George Town) in Exuma, Fried snapper platter Plates $9-15
- Goldie's Conch House in Nassau, Cracked conch with peas and rice Plates $8-12
- Potter's Cay Dock Stalls in Nassau, Conch salad made fresh to order Plates $6-10
- Twin Brothers in Nassau, Fried snapper, mac-and-cheese, coleslaw Plates $9-14