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Why Spearfishing Season Draws Divers to Spanish Wells

Each summer, as the water warms around the northern tip of Eleuthera, a distinct crowd starts booking flights to North Eleuthera Airport. They’re not coming for the resort pools or the pink-sand beaches. They’re coming for the start of lobster season on August 1, when Spanish Wells — a tiny settlement on an island just off Eleuthera’s north coast — earns its nickname as the “Lobster Capital” of the Bahamas. The town’s working waterfront, where lobster traps stack high on docks and the smell of salt and diesel mixes in the morning air, signals that this is a place

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Snorkeling the Andros Barrier Reef with a Local Dive Guide

I’ve snorkeled the third-largest barrier reef on the planet — the Andros Barrier Reef — and I’ll tell you straight up: the difference between a good day on the water and a great one comes down to who’s leading it. The reef stretches over 190 miles (305 kilometers) along the eastern coast of Andros Island, and its sheer scale means that a local dive guide who knows the currents, the blue holes, and the Tongue of the Ocean drop-off makes all the difference. This article covers what to expect when you book a guided snorkel trip to the Andros

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Chasing the Bahamas Billfish Championship Season

The Bimini Championship has been the traditional opener of the Bahamas Billfish Championship since the series was founded in 1973. In the 2008 season, over 91 teams from across the US and around the globe fished the five-tournament series, chasing the cumulative title of Bahamas Billfish Champion. This guide covers what you need to know to join the series – from choosing a tournament to understanding the rules – and how to make it work for a family trip. The Bahamas Billfish Championship was founded in 1973 and continues to attract competitive teams from around the globe. Emily’s Take

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Sea Glass Hunting on the Bahamas Least Crowded Beaches

The Bahamas saw over 12.5 million visitors in 2025, but most of them never made it past the crowded sands of Cable Beach or Paradise Island. For those willing to trade the beach bar for a quiet stretch of shoreline, the islands offer some of the best sea glass hunting in the Caribbean — with barely anyone else around. 12.5 million visitors in 2025, yet these beaches stay nearly empty. I’m Emily Carter, and when I took Michael, Lily, and Ethan to the Bahamas last spring, we didn’t just want sun and sand. We wanted to find sea glass

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Parasailing Over the Bahamas Bluest Water

For about the price of a nice dinner for two, you can float 400 feet above Nassau’s coastline and see more turquoise water than most visitors see in a week. Commercial parasailing in Nassau lifts riders 300 to 500 feet above the shallows, and the 8-to-12-minute flight is quiet enough that you can talk to a tandem partner the whole way. This article covers what to expect from a Nassau parasailing outing — how to book, which beaches launch boats, what safety checks matter, and who in the family can fly. Whether you are visiting on a cruise stop

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Zip Lining Above Paradise Island for an Adrenaline Fix

Stand at the base of the tower, harness clipped, and the only sound is the wind across the beach. The zip line at Pirate’s Cove in Freeport costs from $45 per person, which includes access to a water park, beach chairs, and a handful of land activities. That price point makes it one of the most affordable ways to get a genuine adrenaline fix in the Bahamas without booking a full-day excursion. This article covers what to expect at Pirate’s Cove, from booking and transportation to the zip line itself and the surrounding amenities. It’s written for anyone visiting

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Exploring the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park on Your Own Boat

The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, established in 1958, was the first marine reserve in the Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. Spanning 176 square miles — roughly 112,640 acres of protected land and sea — it’s the most visited national park in the Bahamas and holds a Platinum Global Ocean Refuge Award. That recognition comes from decades of strict no-take enforcement, which means the reefs are healthier and the fish larger than almost anywhere else in the archipelago. For cruisers arriving on their own boat, the park offers a rare chance to experience the Exumas as they were

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Eleuthera’s Pink Sand Beaches And Serene Vibe

Eleuthera, a sliver of land stretching over 100 miles across the Bahamas, feels like a deliberate step back in time. There are no traffic lights here, no towering hotels, just miles of coastline punctuated by the gentle rhythm of island life. It’s a place where the sand itself seems to blush, a soft, rosy hue that sets it apart from the typical white shores of the Caribbean. This is the kind of destination that rewards slow travel, inviting you to explore its diverse landscapes, from dramatic Atlantic cliffs to the serene waters of the Great Bahama Bank. Eleuthera is

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Long Island, Bahamas: Bonefish, Blue Holes, and Beach Bliss

The sheer scale of Long Island in the Bahamas is one of its most striking features, a long, slender strip of land that feels both wild and remarkably accessible. We arrived eager to explore what felt like a less-traveled side of the islands, seeking out the renowned bonefishing the area is known for, but quickly discovered that Long Island offers so much more than just its famed flats. Exploring Long Island’s Coastal Wonders Our base for the week was the Long Island Bonefishing Lodge, a collection of comfortable cabanas situated right on the western coast. This lodge specializes in

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Your Perfect Beach Day in Nassau, Bahamas

On busy cruise days, more than 20,000 passengers pour into Nassau from ships docked at Prince George Wharf — and most never make it past Bay Street. The cruise terminal at Prince George Wharf puts you within walking distance of downtown Nassau, the Straw Market, and the base of the Queen’s Staircase. But if your idea of a perfect port day involves salt water and sand, you have options that go well beyond the souvenir stalls. The question is which beach fits your particular version of perfect — and how to get there without wasting half your shore time.

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