Bahamas

Bahamas is made up of over 700 palm fringed isles. The Bahamas is blessed with clear turquoise waters; it is a home to ancient shipwrecks and a rainbow of coral reefs teaming with fish. Never mind pristine white sand beaches.

Faces Facts

Climate: An almost constant temperature prevails throughout the Bahamas, thanks to refreshing cooling trade winds. Hurricane season is June to November.

Best time to dive: Shark diving year round. Dolphins can be seen all year round. The lobster march is late October to November.

What you can see: Sharks, dolphins, ship wrecks and the lobster march and plenty of tropical fish in every color

Visibility: 30-50m (98-165ft.)

Water Temperature: 26-29°C (78-84°F)

Languages Spoken: English and Creole

Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD)

ATM’s and Banks: ATM’s available at airports, banks and casinos. Currency can be exchanged in banks and hotels. All major credit cards are accepted.

Time Zone: UTC-5

Voltage: 120V/60HZ (North American plug)

Health Regulations: Please consult your doctor or nearest health authorities for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure.

Visa Requirements: British, Australian, Canadian, American and other EU nationals are not required to have a visa for stays of up to 3 months. Nationals not referred to above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements. For more up to date information on visa requirements check www.bahamas.com

Top Tip

Sharks and more sharks. A number of operators run specialty shark dives. The feeding is controlled, allowing you to get face to face with them. If there is still time take a visit to Earnest Hemmingway’s Blue Marlin Cottage in Bimini, where you will also find other site dedicated to this larger than life author.