Bahamas Islands and Resorts

 

Water Temperature: Water temperatures range from 73º in February to 82º in August.

Underwater Visibility: Averages around 80 feet.

Airport Info: Nassau International Airport on New Providence Island or Freeport International Airport on Grand Bahama Island are the main airports.  Flying on inter-island air services is the most common way of getting from island to island and there are 52 or more airstrips.  In addition, many of the resorts on the Family Islands offer their own charter service from the U.S.

Documents and Customs Regulations:  A passport is preferred but U.S. and Canadian citizens may use a certified, original birth certificate (with a raised seal), and a driver’s license (photo ID).  All travelers should have a round-trip or onward ticket. 

Language: English

Climate: Subtropical with average highs ranging from 77º in January through February to 89º in June through September.  June through October is the wettest period with 15-18 days of no rain but for most of the year the sun shines and overcast days are rare.

Current Weather: Weather.com

Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD).  U.S. currency is widely accepted in the Bahamas. Find the current exchange rate from XE.com

Current Time: Bahama Islands are (GMT -4) and observe Daylight Savings Time.
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