r/bahamas

Hey everyone! It has been a dream of mine to go to the Bahamas for so long. I remember being back in highschool my friend and I were trying to put together a pink sands beach trip, let’s just say 15 years later and | still haven't gone. (Life is way too short to wait around for people to join you so time to plan this trip for myself.)

I would like for the trip to be end of November early December. I can’t do earlier as I am training for a marathon.

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- As the title says, I would be going by myself. Is this something that I should worry about?
- How much can I expect to spend, I would like to go around the end of November. I looked online and there are some cute rentals for like ~150 a night. I’d be flying in from NE US near Philly-ish area.
- Would the water and weather be nice that time of year? I don’t want it to be chilly.
- My primary goal is to relax, like just sit on a damn beach almost every single day all day. I do want to go explore Harbor Island and Spanish Wells though and was thinking those could be 2 different days. I thoroughly plan on staying a whole day just at Pink Sands lol.
- How long would be a good amount of time to stay?
- I would like to maybe plan to island hop a day to another island like cat island to Mt Alvernia or The Exumas or should this just be a whole other trip in itself for another time?
- I really really really want to snorkle and see coral reefs and maybe see dolphins. Are there fun things that I could maybe do that would be out in the sea a bit. I know my primary goal is just beaches but I wouldn’t mind a few fun things so that’s why I was planning the two islands within Eleuthera.
- Overall any suggestions for the trip or something I’m not considering that I should consider?

I have been to Nassau 3 times now and I think im over it. First 2 times have been at the port getting off for cruises and I just got back from the Warwick for my honeymoon. I tried so hard to give it a chance but the level of desperation from the locals is annoying. Getting out of the airport the taxi tried to get me for $70 for a 30min drive talk down to 55 and I still feel like I overpaid. Every employee would wait 10 seconds before walking away wanting a tip for nothing. Cabbage beach didnt get 3 minutes of piece without somebody trying to sell me something from soda, cigar, alcohol, jet ski, hookers (with my wife sitting next to me). For the amount of money they are charging people you would think they would charge less to sell more than the other 10 people selling the same stuff.

Hi!

I'm starting to plan a trip to the Bahamas for May 2027. It will be my husband, a 3 year old, and myself. We've never stayed on a family island and there are so many options!

I've been to Atlantis 10 times but we haven't spent much time off Paradise Island (just a few short boat trips).

I was thinking of flying in through NAS, going to a family island for 2-3 nights, staying at Atlantis 2-3 nights, then flying back to the states through NAS.

With that schedule in mind, what island would you suggest? We don't get seasick, so plane or boat transport is fine.

We're very laid back and like to do the basics - beach, swim, maybe snorkel, and history stuff. Toddler is pretty active.

Budget for the family island portion of the trip would be about $3,000 (lodging + transportation+ activities).

Where should we start? Thank you!

We loved the Atlantis. My family and I have been more than 10 times, we got married here, and sadly, this is probably our last visit.

The check-in took over 40 minutes, and even though we had reserved and paid for early check-in, no rooms were ready until almost 4pm (which is regular check in time).

Today, the elevators in our tower were broken, so 30 guests at a time all have to take the service elevator. When we finally got up to our room, the power went out. Yes, the whole tower’s power is down. No working water, air conditioning, phones… nothing.

I realize that complaining about a luxury resort experience is pretty cringey, but I wanted to make sure others that spend thousands of their hard-earned dollars to come to the Bahamas understand what this hotel has become.

I hope they find a way to maintain this property or upgrade its amenities outside of renaming restaurants.

EDIT: Also had to send back prawns as they were runny and tasted like boiled eggs. Hits just keep on comin’.

I am headed to Atlantis for the first time in October. I will be going with a friend for a girls trip. If there was one excursion that anyone recommended, what would it be? I only want to budget for one excursion. Also, what is your favorite dinner place at Atlantis? I have a dinner credit that I will need to use! Thanks!!

I am going on a cruise and am only going to be in Nassau for 1 day (9am-5pm I believe).

What are somethings that I should do?

First I want to find Cuban Cigars or any Cigars that are local, however I do not want to encounter fakes.

Secondly, how can I get to any of these places? Rental car by hour? Cab? Uber? Next how can I pay for mode of transportation? Card or Cash only?

Thanks for any info/advice!

Nassau We are checking out of our AirBNB off W Bay St. on Saturday morning and have a bunch of groceries that will be left over, is there somewhere to donate this stuff?

We are a group of 8 women considering Nassau as the destination for our girl's trip. We would prefer a vacation rental vs. resort so that we could all be together and have a kitchen. Here is our wish list...

SAFE LOCATION!!

BUDGET-$5,000-$6,000 if possible for 5-7 nights

BEDROOMS - 4

BATHROOMS - Preferably 4 but at least 3

WALKABILITY - Would love to have amenities such as restaurants, maybe a bar, grocery store, etc within walking distance or at least a short drive.

BEACHFRONT or OCEANVIEW would be wonderful!

POOL- private pool not necessary but access to a pool would be fabulous!

I keep seeing villas at Palm Cay pop up on Airbnb. Not quite sure about that area. I would appreciate any advice on staying in Nassau. It seems to be the most accessible for us with easy flights and looks to be more affordable than other spots in the Bahamas. Thank you for reading!

Just got back to the states from Nassau. I was surprised by the prices. Gas is $7.50. Every restaurant menu item is $20 with a 10% VAT and a 15% mystery fee.

The people are lovely, but I have no idea how people are surviving.

Hello everyone,

I am a Moroccan citizen with a valid employment contract in The Bahamas, and I am looking for the best travel route from Morocco to The Bahamas without transiting through any country that requires a transit visa, such as the United States or the United Kingdom.

If anyone has traveled this route before or knows of an alternative itinerary or airlines that would allow me to reach The Bahamas without the need for a transit visa, I would greatly appreciate your advice and recommendations.

Thank you in advance for your help and support.

Seeking advice. I’m going to Bahamas mainly due to a course that I’m going to participate in.

I have three days off as part of the trip. My interest are as mentioned in the headline I love going on one day boat trips with the possibility to snorkel or swim and get some good food. I love doing yoga. And I love doing art classes.

I will live at the grand Bahamas and I have booked an Airbnb where I’m going to stay for the full trip.

The stay is August 4-6, in total August 31-11.

Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you so much 🤍🤍🤍

I’m currently here on paradise island for a 7 day trip and I’m curious on the best transportation company for visiting tourism locations off of paradise island. If any one could help with recommendations preferably with experience, comment drivers or tour guides you’ve used and as always have a blessed day!

I saw someone asked this three years ago and I am revisiting the question. If someone has had relatives from the Bahamas, way back when I should say, where could I find information on them?

I'm a Black American woman looking into her family history. When I am able, I'd like to visit the places that my ancestors have lived in, but for now I'm content with just reading about them.

Their surnames are Albury and Roberts and some of them were born there and lived in a town called Dunmore, Bahamas.