Out Islands

Although there are literally hundreds of individual islands that make up the Bahamas, it is impossible for us to review each one at this time. We have concentrated on the most popular islands in the group normally called the "Out Islands" of Bahama. Enjoy.

 

Out Islands Travel Resources

 

Regional Destinations in Out Islands

  • Abacos

    Abacos

    Abacos located 200 miles east of Florida's Palm Beach, is the most popular of the Bahamas Out Islands. It consists of the Islands of Great Abaco, Little Abaco, and several cays surrounding over 120 miles. The Abacos are located at the most northern par... Read More

  • Acklins

    Acklins

    One of the least known Bahama islands, Acklins lies near the southeastern part of the chain of Bahamas islands. The terrain on Acklins is desolated and hilly, including unique formations of rock, and a variety of animal and plant life. The coastline is... Read More

  • Andros

    Andros

    Andros can boast that it is the largest island in the Bahama chain, and it has the beautiful beaches, wonderful villages, and great activities to go along with it. If you like exploring nature, Andros has a vast area of creeks, mangroves, bights, bays ... Read More

  • Berry Islands

    Berry Islands

    Lying just to the northeast of Andros island are the "Berrys" (named by the locals). They are made up of a chain of 30 cays and islets shaped like a stirrup. The population is only 634, and most of the residents live on the two largest cays, Great Harb... Read More

  • Bimini

    Bimini

    The island of Bimini is located 50 miles east of Miami, and is only 7 miles long, and almost 700 feet wide. There are only 1600 people residing on the island, most of whom live in Baileytown. The commercial center of the island is Alice town, and there... Read More

  • Cat Island

    Cat Island

    Cat Island lies over 300 miles away from Miami, and may have gotten its name from a famous British sea captain/pirate named Arther Catt. The island is shaped like a boot, and is known for being the most lush and fertile of the Bahamas islands. For thos... Read More

  • Eleuthera

    Eleuthera

    Eluethera get its name from a greek word meaning "Freedom". The island is 161 miles long, and only 2 miles wide so you will always find yourself close to the beautiful beaches! It is populated by 10,000 residents who live in charming villages full of p... Read More

  • Exumas

    Exumas

    The Exumas are made up of mainly two islands--Great Exuma and Little Exuma, including almost 365 small cays. Great Exuma is the bigger of the two, and George Town is its main village and administrative center. The Harbour runs for almost 10 miles with ... Read More

  • Inagua

    Inagua

    Inagua is actually made up of two islands, Great Inagua being the third largest island in the Bahamas, and Little Inagua. Great Inagua is 20 miles wide and 40 miles long, and it's population is 1200. The name is actually an anagram for the creature at ... Read More

  • Long Island

    Long Island

    Long Island lies 160 miles southeast of Nassau, and is 80 miles long and 4 miles wide. It is considered one of the most unspoiled and picturesque of the Bahama Islands. The coastlines are in stark contrast to each other--one side being mostly made up o... Read More

  • Mayaguana

    Mayaguana

    The island of Mayaguana is one of unspoiled and undiscovered tranquility. It is located 60 miles north of Inagua, and its population is a little over 300. It is a fertile island with wooded terrain and well suited to farming. Farming and fishing are th... Read More

  • San Salvador

    San Salvador

    San Salvador Island is located 450 miles southeast of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It is five miles wide, and 12 miles long with a population of about 1,000. The island has a rich history since it was the site of Columbus first landfall in 1492, and he gav... Read More