Bahamas Things To Do

1 Day cruise to  Grand Bahama Island starts at $129.00 per person
2 Night cruise to Nassau starts at $179.00 per person
Las Vegas Style Casino cruise starts at $24.00 per person

Cruises

Dolphin Swim Experience, Lucaya
Participants in this popular program get the opportunity to swim with bottlenose dolphins.
Attraction type: Nature center; Tour

Underwater Explorers Society

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Established in 1965, this is the world’s largest and most famous scuba diving school.
Attraction type: Tour

Rand Memorial Nature Center

Ms. Atlana Smith – Administrator
Rand Nature Center
P.O. Box F-42441
Tel: 242-352-5438
Fax: 242-351-4192
Freeport Grand Bahama
100-acre wildlife reserve featuring many tropical birds in their native habitat.
Attraction type: Nature center; Nature reserve. The Nature Center is open for self-guided tours, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. It also provides educational tours and is a great resource facility for ecological subjects. Among its programmes geared to school children is “Adopt An Animal For Your Class,” which helps children to learn above native animals and assist in conservation efforts.

Garden of the Groves

also Parrot Jungle’s Garden of the Groves
www.gardenofthegroves.com
Tel: 242-373-5668
Freeport Grand Bahama
This famous 12-acre park of beauty unsurpassed in all of Grand Bahama, cascading waterfalls, botanical gardens, scenic trails, a petting zoo with animals and tropical birds to feed and take photos with make this attraction a delight for kids of all ages.
Attraction type: Garden; Park

Port Lucaya Marketplace

Lucaya
This market is full of shops, restaurants, and local artists performing outside.
Attraction type: Flea / street market style; Town center / square /plaza Mall. Walk to the beach and Casino at Our Lucaya

Gold Rock Beach

P art of The Lucayan National Park and is protected by the National Trust. This beach is located east of the Island (about 25 miles from Freeport) and is secluded and spectacular at low tide. It can be accessed via tour bus or rental car. BBQ pits, picnic tables and benches are available, but no other amenities. North of the beach, across the road are the Lucayan Caverns, the world’s longest underground surveyed cave system.
This beach is as pretty as a postcard, with smooth white sands and clear blue waters.
Attraction type: Beach

Hydroflora Gardens

242-352-6052
Grand Bahama Island
See over 154 carefully cultivated plant species at this botanical garden.
Attraction type: Garden

Cooper’s Castle

Freeport Grand Bahama
Did you know that Grand Bahama has a castle? Along Freeport, Grand Bahama’s beautiful Southern skyline, you just might one day look up and see its frequently talked about castle. You will find at the top of the hill, is a present day gorgeous castle occupied by a true “prince” and “princess” with the welcoming grace of the old days.
Imaginative buisnessman crowns himself prince of the island, and he’s built this beautiful castle to prove it.
Ask a cab driver or shuttle driver to take you there, but always ask how much the cabby or shuttle will cost.
Attraction type: Castle

International Bazaar

Freeport Grand Bahama
Walk to the Casino at Royal Oasis Golf & Casino Resort
This popular shopping center features over 100 shops and restaurants from all over the world.
Attraction type: Flea / street market; Mall

Senses Spa & Fitness Center

Grand Bahama Island
Located at Our Lucaya Oceanfront Resort and Casino
Attraction type: Spa

Theo’s Wreck

Grand Bahama Island
20 years ago this ship was transformed to an underwater monument by Theo Galanopoulos.
Now it seems to be on every Scuba Divers list of Dives to do.
Attraction type: Reef

Peterson Cay

Freeport
It’s about a 30 minute boat / kayak ride to get to Peterson Cay, but it’s very secluded and you’re not likely to run into too many other people, other than small tours. Great to snorkel around!
Located a mile off the mainland shore, this small, often deserted island is a relaxing place for snorkeling and viewing birds.
Attraction type: National park

Casino at Bahamia

Freeport Grand Bahama
The 20,000-square-foot Casino at Bahamia opened as El Casino in 1967. It became Princess Casino and maintained that name until the sale to Driftwood Ventures, Inc. in May 2000. Table games in the Casino at Bahamia include double-odds craps, blackjack, casino war, roulette, let it ride, mini baccarat, moneywheel, Caribbean stud poker, Casino War, the horse race machine, slots and the only full-service, Las Vegas-style sports book on Grand Bahama. The casino offers free gaming lessons and there are tournaments during the year. There is also great entertainment and dining at either the Crown Room (gourmet) or the Garden Café (casual). The live review “Nightlife” is in the casino showroom with cabaret numbers and comedians. It is Now the Royal Oasis Golf & Casino Resort
Attraction type: Casino

Kayak Nature Tours

Grand Bahama Island
Don’t want to explore underwater caves, dive the deep, Then skim the surface on a kayak with this tour.
Attraction type: Tour

Taino Beach

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Lovely beach, known for its remote stretches of sand.
Attraction type: Beach

UNEXSO

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Dolphin interactions, scuba diving, snorkeling
Attraction type: Nature, Ocean

Perfume Factory of Fragrances

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
This factory is housed in a beautiful 18th century mansion and offers tours where you get to create your own fragrance.
Attraction type: Factory tour

Treasure Reef

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Named after the REAL treasure found in a sunken Spanish ship; now, this reef is explored only for its natural beauty.
Attraction type: Reef

Battery Hole

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Turtles, crabs and nurse sharks inhabit this small blue hole: a great place to spot all kinds of marine life.
Attraction type: Reef

Rainbow Reef

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Staghorn and Elkhorn coral can be seen at this colorful reef.
Attraction type: Reef

Seahunt Reef

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Named after an 1980s TV show, this reef is a popular dive site.
Attraction type: Reef

Burial Mound Cave

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
 Lucayan National Park
Stalatites and staglamites and other unusual rock formations are featured in this cave.
Attraction type: Cavern/cave

Ben’s Cave

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Named after the REAL treasure found in a sunken Spanish ship; now, this reef is explored only for its natural beauty.
Attraction type: Reef

Casuarina Bridge

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
 Lucayan National Park
This underwater cave is the only one on the island that can be dived: experienced divers only, please!
Attraction type: Cavern/cave; Geological formation

Zodiac Caverns

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Chartered boats can take you to see this underwater cavern.
Attraction type: Cavern/cave

Mermaid’s Lair

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Underwater cavern, a diving site only for the adventurous scuba diver.
Attraction type: Cavern/cav

Dolphin Swim

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Sign up for this program and swim with dolphins – they’re so cute you might want to take one home with you.
Attraction type: Tour

Xanadu Beach

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Sign up for this program and swim with dolphins – they’re so cute you might want to take one home with you.
Attraction type: Tour

East End Adventures Safari

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Explore the Bahamian outback with knowledgeable, entertaining guides.
Attraction type: Tour

Fortune Hills Golf & Country Club

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Nine-hole golf course in a tropical setting.
Attraction type: Golf

Ruby Golf Course

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
6,750 yards of championship golf course: what more could you ask for?
Attraction type: Golf

Emerald Golf Course

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Trees, bunkers and water hazards pepper this golf course for one challenging round of golf.
Attraction type: Golf course

Sanctuary Bay

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
This bay is known for its swimming with dolphins.
Attraction type: Bay; Nature reserve

Dolphin Close Encounter

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Meet some of the ocean’s friendliest residents: they’re loveable, if not a little pushy, so why not meet them through this program?
Attraction type: Nature, Ocean

Grand Bahama Wall

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
A mixture of coral reefs and spectacular wall sites lining the southern coast of Grand Bahama, a popular site for divers.
Attraction type: Geological formation; Reef

Old Bahama Bay

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Marked snorkeling trails for seeing the beautiful marine life of the Caribbean.
Attraction type: Bay

White Sand Ridge

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Shallow sea bank: scuba diver haven and dolphin hangout.
Attraction type: Geological formation

Mount Olympus

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
This dramatic underwater mountain is a popular diving site among scuba divers.
Attraction type: Geological formation

Pygmy Caves

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Divers dig this beautiful coral reef, full of colorful creatures.
Attraction type: Reef

Silverpoint Reef

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Explore this coral reef and get to know first hand the beauties of the sea.
Attraction type: Reef

Gold Rock

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Breathtaking color and a spectacular array of marine life: this coral reef is a popular spot for divers.
Attraction type: Reef

Shark Alley

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Sharks love this reef because they get fed; tourists love this reef because they get to see sharks.
Attraction type: Geological formation

Dolphin Dive

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Large, glass-bottom boat offering panoramic views of the island’s spectacular marine life.

Mermaid Kitty

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Sign up for this program and swim with dolphins – they’re so cute you might want to take one home with you.
Attraction type: Tour

Paradise Watersports

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Equipment for all kinds of water activities, from glass-bottom boats, to snorkeling and diving gear, to waterskiis.

Runnin Mon Marina

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Charters boats for deep-sea diving expeditions: a great opportunity for the fishing aficionado.
Attraction type: Boat Charter

Deadman’s Reef

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Attraction type: Reef

Grand Bahama Museum

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Multimedia exhibits inform interested visitors about the history of the island starting with the Lucayan indigenous tribe.
Attraction type: History museum

Goombay Park Straw Market

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Haggle your way to buying some of the most splendid crafts on the island.
Attraction type: Flea/street market

The Bahamas’ Arts and Straw Market

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Local craftsman sell their jewelry and their wood and straw handicrafts at this market.
Attraction type: Flea/street market

Pinetree Stables

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Offers horseback trail rides along beautiful beaches.
Attraction type: Equestrian trail

Skydive Bahamas

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Company that operates skydiving trips for all levels of experience.
Attraction type: Tour

Lucayan Caverns

Freeport The Grand Bahamas
Lucayan National Park
An extensive underwater cave system – so big it hasn’t even been mapped yet!
Attraction type: Cavern/cave