From Allan's Cay in the north to Hog Cay in the south, The Exuma Islands have a lot to offer both above and below the surface of the water. There are thousands of miles of beaches, cays and inlets to be explored by foot and by boat. Regattas, fishing and diving are the mainstay, but historical attractions and natural reserves are all available to keep you entertained. For those who like life at a little slower pace, the pink sandy beaches and turquoise waters are the perfect setting when the simple pleasures of peace and quiet are a priority.

Home to many boating competitions like The Family Island Regatta, The New Year’s Day Cruising Regatta, and the widely revered National Out Island Regatta, The Exuma Islands are considered by many yachtsmen to be one of the best places in The Islands Of The Bahamas for sailing. The Exumas are comprised of 365 cays. Boating north from Allan's Cay, sailors will glide atop a hundred miles of pristine colourful water ranging from light green to deep blue. Heading southward, sailors will follow uninhabited beaches to Great Exuma and Hog Cay. Frequent stops are recommended to explore the many hidden coves and to dive the brightly coloured reefs. One stop that is especially revered is the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park located on the north side of Great Exuma. This national park can only be reached by boat and offers visitors views so magnificent that words cannot begin to describe their beauty and splendor.

Speaking of splendor, The Exuma Islands are also home to Elizabeth Harbour – one of the largest and finest harbours in the world, allowing hundreds of ships to anchor at one time. This is a great place to pick up provisions and meet other sailors.

Visitors arriving by boat or those wishing to charter boats with or without crews will find a selection of marina and rental facilities to help them navigate these islands. Numerous harbours and anchorages also await the seagoing visitor.

Numerous tournaments and regattas happen throughout the year in The Islands Of The Bahamas. Check here to find out more. And on any given Thursday, you can join one of our Boating Flings and sail your boat to The Islands Of The Bahamas from Florida. Check here to find out more.

Whether you like deep-sea fishing, reef fishing, bottom fishing or fly-fishing, look no further than The Exuma Islands. The waters around The Exuma Islands are filled with exciting and challenging game fish just waiting for you to land. Record numbers of huge marlin, sailfish and wahoo are caught in Exuma Sound, where the aqua-blue ocean drops 6,000 feet into the dark, cool feeding grounds of trophy-size fish. Closer to Great Exuma island are 60 square miles of crystal-clear flats where you can hunt for world-class bonefish, snapper, grouper and even lobster. The flats are abundant with large bonefish; even 10-pound fish are not uncommon. Fishing tournaments are frequent on The Exumas, but the July 4th Annual Bonefish Tournament at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club brings in competitors from all over the world. There are also many fishing lodges on The Exuma Islands that offer complete packages for the serious angler.

Although boating and fishing are the two main attractions of The Exuma Islands, there are several activities to participate in on land as well. Bicycling and tennis are just a few of the enjoyable things visitors can do while on land.

Bicycles are available anywhere, and The Islands Of The Bahamas provide plenty of easy cycling terrain. But remember, traffic drives British-style, so mind the crossroads, and be sure to give motor vehicles the "left-of-way."

Both amateurs and pros (and all those in between) will be totally at home on the fabulous tennis facilities in The Islands Of The Bahamas.

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