Exuma offers a wide range of water activities for people of all ages and levels of fitness. Here are some of our favorites to truly experience the Bahamas. Choose from diving, paddle-boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and more!
Watersports
Exuma offers a wide array of exhilarating water activities suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Exumas with our top picks to create unforgettable memories. Embark on thrilling diving adventures, take a sneak peak at the seafloor on a paddleboard, explore the coastline on a kayaking expedition, or get up close to vibrant marine life through snorkeling. Whatever you prefer.
Kite-Surfing
Kite-surfing in Exuma and the Bahamas remains a hidden gem, Its the perfect place to learn or to perfect your kiting. Surprisingly, learning to kite-surf in crystal clear, warm, shallow water is a no-brainer. Its perfect for beginners and the endless coasts perfect for advanced kiters. Get ready for an unforgettable kite-surfing experience in this picturesque paradise.
Fishing
Bonefishing
Access to hundreds of square miles of Exuma’s heralded southwest side bonefish flats is just a 5-minute boat ride from your home through the cut between Great and Little Exuma islands.
Deep-Sea fishing
A short 10-minute boat ride through Elizabeth Harbor to open water allows for targeting pelagic species like Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna or deep-dropping for Snapper on the north side Great Exuma.
Diving
Explore some of the most diverse diving in the world. Located in the middle of one of the most fertile dive grounds in the Bahamas, Exuma offers an amazing variety of diving. The mangroves located in the Moriah Harbour Land and Sea Park are the birthing grounds for the reef fish in the area as the entire northern reef system is largely unexplored. The canal system that flows through this area is easy to navigate and provides an amazing platform to explore all the juvenile fish.
Sailing
Sailing in Great Exuma is a truly amazing experience. The close proximity between each island makes sailing to various restaurants or a beachside picnic a perfect afternoon excursion. For the sailing enthusiast, the northern protection of Stocking Island and the sheer size of Elizabeth Harbor make it an amazing place to compete. Every year, it is home to the National Family Island Regatta where traditional wood sloop racing is a revered national competition and a unique national pastime. It is the only regatta that begins with anchors and sails down and is an incredibly exciting race to partake in or observe.
Golfing
The award-winning course at Sandals Emerald Bay is recognized as one of the most scenic ocean-side golf courses in the Caribbean. A golfer’s paradise, six signature holes hug the coastline of a scenic peninsula, and prevailing trade winds promise new experiences with each game.
Imagine waking up to the perfect day in the Exumas, where endless possibilities await. You might kickstart your morning with a slow inspirational sunrise, followed by a delightful family lunch at a sun-kissed beach. As the afternoon rolls in, immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean, either fishing or diving, and revel in the beauty of marine life. After a short, rejuvenating nap, and a dip in the hot tub the evening brings the vibrant beats of live rake and scrape music if you plan on going out. If staying in our homes are fully equipped for a wonderful cookout.