Quick Facts

This 60 km long island is the largest of the 365 Exuma islands in the Bahamas. The capital of Great Exuma is called George Town and it has a population of 1,000 people. The Exuma islands are a popular location for yachting, sailing, diving, and coral reef and cave exploring. Great Exuma prides itself on not having high-rise hotels and not being over-developed.

Getting There & Other Transportation

The George Town Airport is located near the capital city on the island of Great Exuma. Flights from Nassau, Miami and Fort Lauderdale land on this single runway daily. Once you arrive on the island, a quick and easy way to get around is by taxi. For a tighter budget, a convenient and cheap way to get around the island is by bus. For sightseeing, bicycles as well as scooters are available for rent.

To island hop, ferries are available to get from island to island. A quicker, yet more expensive way to get around is to ride a water taxi.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Below is a list of popular Great Exuma resorts:

Sandals Emerald Bay

Musha Cay: The Islands of Copperfield Bay

St Francis Resort

Oceania Heights

The Peace and Plenty Club

Coconut Cove Hotel

Exuma Palms Hotel

Dining & Nightlife

This is the place for amazing Bahamian cuisine. Any one of the following restaurants will satisfy your need of fresh, local island food.

Santanna’s Grill Pit

Big D’s Conch Stop

Catch a Fire

Big 12 Sports Bar and BBQ

Cheater’s Restaurant Bar

As far as nightlife goes, you can choose from among many such exciting establishments as:

Club La Shante

Dames’ Bar & Lounge

Three Sisters

Silver Dollar Restaurant

Attractions & Things to Do

Among island adventures such as boating and fishing, the Exuma islands offer other unique attractions.

The Exuma Cays

Being that Great Exuma is one of 365 islands, there are literally hundreds of other islands to visit!

The Exuma land and Sea Park

The land and sea park in Exuma Cays was the first of its kind in the world. It stretches for 176 square miles and is popular among divers. It truly is a world teeming with life.

Three Sister Rock

This Exuma Island legendary rock formation can be viewed from the beach or further explored while snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean.

Hermitage Estate

For a more historic and cultural experience, these overgrown ruins are an important reminder that cotton plantations and slavery were once part of the island’s way of life.

Currency, Culture and Language

The official language is English.

The official currency in the Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar ($B). US dollars are also accepted.