Bahamas itinerary: Nassau, the Exuma Cays and pink-sand beaches
Most visitors see Nassau and Paradise Island, but the out islands are where the water turns that famous turquoise. Getting between them takes small planes, fast ferries or boats, so the order matters. This prompt asks your todo.is agent for a Bahamas itinerary with the right islands for your days, transfers and boat days.
The prompt
- Plan a Bahamas itinerary for [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, [TRAVEL DATES], for [WHO IS TRAVELLING], flying into Nassau. Our budget style is [BUDGET STYLE]. Combine Nassau with [OUT ISLANDS]. For each move, compare domestic flights and fast ferries with times. Include an Exuma Cays boat day (swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto, Compass Cay nurse sharks, a sandbar), Nassau's Fish Fry at Arawak Cay, and [EXTRAS]. Tell me which animal encounters treat the animals well. Suggest two places to stay per island with links. Send a PDF day by day with a transfer table. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: E.g. "7". A week fits Nassau plus one or two out islands.
- [TRAVEL DATES]: E.g. "3 to 10 April". December to May is drier; hurricane season is June to November.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "couple", "family with kids 6 and 10", "friends who dive".
- [BUDGET STYLE]: E.g. "mid-range", "luxury", "simple guesthouses".
- [OUT ISLANDS]: E.g. "Exuma", "Eleuthera and Harbour Island", "Bimini", "Andros".
- [EXTRAS]: E.g. "snorkelling a blue hole", "bonefishing", "the Glass Window Bridge", "a day at Cabbage Beach".
Example result
- Bahamas in 7 days, couple, mid-range
- Turquoise water, snorkelling, food · early April
- Days 1 to 2: Nassau
- • Day 1: arrive. Evening at Arawak Cay's Fish Fry: conch salad made in front of you, cracked conch and a Kalik beer.
- • Day 2: Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle, Parliament Square, then a swim at Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island or quieter Love Beach on the west side.
- Days 3 to 4: Great Exuma
- • Day 3: short flight to George Town (about 40 min). Full-day boat through the Exuma Cays: the swimming pigs at Big Major Cay, snorkelling inside Thunderball Grotto, nurse sharks at Compass Cay and a sandbar stop.
- • Day 4: Tropic of Cancer Beach, then kayak or paddleboard in the shallow flats. Fresh fish at a local shack.
- Days 5 to 6: Eleuthera and Harbour Island
- • Day 5: fly via Nassau to North Eleuthera. The Glass Window Bridge, where the dark Atlantic meets the calm turquoise sound. Swim at the Queen's Bath rock pools at low tide.
- • Day 6: water taxi to Harbour Island. Rent a golf cart, walk Pink Sands Beach and have lunch in Dunmore Town.
- Day 7: Back to Nassau
- • Morning flight or fast ferry to Nassau, then home.
- Transfer table
- • Nassau to Great Exuma: domestic flight, about 40 min, or fast ferry on set days.
- • Exuma to Eleuthera: usually via Nassau by air.
- • Eleuthera to Nassau: fast ferry (about 2 hours) or a short flight.
- Animal encounters
- • Don't feed the pigs junk food or alcohol, and keep clear of their faces. Choose tours that limit feeding.
- • Never touch or chase sharks or turtles.
- Good to know
- • Cars drive on the left.
- • Out-island flights are small and sometimes delayed. Don't plan tight connections on your last day.
- • Flight, ferry and tour links are in the PDF; check schedules before you book.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in your days, dates, group, budget, islands and extras.
- Paste it on the Today screen in todo.is, or send it to your agent on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Your agent compares flights and ferries and emails a PDF with a transfer table and links.
- Reply to change it ("add Bimini", "more beach time"). You book flights, ferries and tours yourself.
Tips for a better result
- See at least one out island. Exuma and Eleuthera feel nothing like Nassau's cruise-port crowds.
- Book the Exuma Cays boat from Great Exuma. Day trips from Nassau spend hours just getting there.
- Leave a buffer before your flight home. Small inter-island flights can run late.
- Ask your agent for a WhatsApp message the evening before each boat day with the wind and wave forecast.
Bahamas itinerary: FAQ
- How many days do you need in the Bahamas? Three to four days for Nassau and one boat trip. A week lets you add one or two out islands like Exuma or Eleuthera.
- How do you get between islands in the Bahamas? By short domestic flights, fast ferries on some routes, or slower mail boats. Most routes go through Nassau.
- Can you see the swimming pigs on a day trip from Nassau? Yes, by flight or speedboat tour, but it's a long day. Staying in Exuma gives more time and fewer crowds.
- When is the best time to visit the Bahamas? December to May is drier and less humid. June to November is hurricane season, with lower prices and more rain.
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