When it comes to considering adventure travel as interaction with nature, culture and exciting sports, all in the same trip, Bahamas makes for a great destination. A picturesque archipelago of 700 islands and 2,400 cays in the Western Hemisphere, less than 100 miles off the coast of Florida, Bahamas draws millions of tourists from around the world, who come to experience its golden sugary beaches and emerald green water of the sea, the magnificent coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life, and the many luxurious all inclusive resorts, offering the best in terms of recreation, service and quality.
Bahamas holidays are such welcome breaks that not only help you relax and recharge your batteries, but also make your days adventurous filled with excitement and activities. Adventure vacations in Bahamas offer a vast selection of activities for the young and old alike, from kayaking and amazing ocean sailing to fantastic scuba diving and visually stunning snorkeling to exciting private island exploration and bird watching tours. And this is just the beginning. Read on to get acquainted with the most popular adventure activities in Bahamas that will turn your holiday into a real dream, one to remember.
Scuba Diving in South Andros Island
On the western fringes of Bahamian territory lies the largest of the islands, Andros, considered to be the ‘Last unexplored wilderness in North America.’ What makes Andros a paradise is the sprawling Bahamas Barrier Reef one mile off the beach, stretching 140 miles and holding the title of being the world’s third longest coral reef. In the southeast part of the island lies another natural wonder, the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, which is the first of its type in the world, and an important refuge for many marine habitats. What more, the island also is famous for its Blue Holes and the Tongue of the Ocean that offer spectacular reef diving, wall diving, blue hole diving and wreck diving. Here the beaches are empty, there is almost no tourism, so you’ll experience great tranquility and many pleasure both in the ocean and on land.
Eco-Kayak Tour in Moriah Marine Park
Kayaking is another adventurous water sport in Bahamas that will bring you very close to amazing natural beauty. There are many places where you can enjoy great kayak and see local birds, marine life and explore miles of virgin water and mangroves on your way, one of them being Moriah the 13,440-acres Moriah Harbor Cay National Park, boasting pristine beaches, sand dunes, a meandering maze of mangrove creeks that are a vital nursery of for juvenile crabs, crawfish, conch, yellowtails and grey snappers, as well as sea grass beds that are also very beautiful. The eco-kayak tour to Moriah Marine Park is a truly unique experience and lasts approximately three hours. Do not forget to bring your camera to take amazing photos of the surroundings to take home to your relatives.
Pondering Pirates in Nassau
After enjoying a number of land and water sports, adventure travelers can also visit the famous Pirates Museum in Nassau, an interactive museum, full of multimedia pirate experiences, complete with a soundtrack of raucous piratical theatrics. Visitors can go below deck to get a feel for the real pirate life, along the way learning about some of the most notorious pirates of the Caribbean, including Captain Edward ‘Blackbeard’ Teach, who had a reputation as the biggest pirate menace in the Caribbean, as well as Anne Bonny and Mary Reid, female pirates, who fought fiercely alongside men. Gold coins, gems, cutlasses and flintlock pistols, all from the actual Age of Piracy, also add realism to the encounter.
Hiking the Bimini Nature Trail
While Bahamas provides great opportunities for every water sport imaginable, there is plenty to explore on land and off the beaten path. One such activity is hiking the Bimini Nature Trail, a new eco-attraction in Bimini Islands, offering a glimpse of the islands rarely seen by tourists or locals. Hiking the trail, you’ll see beautiful vegetation and exotic wildlife, along with spectacular scenery of the surrounding areas. The area of the islands is rich in natural and cultural history and famous for its golden sands and sport fishing hot spots.
Adventure holidays in Bahamas are truly memorable and will make you automatically return to the island over and over again!