Explore Bahamas
The Bahamas is a country within the Lucayan Archipelago in the West Indies. The Bahamas archipelago is an ecological oasis sprinkled over miles of ocean, starting just 50 miles off the coast of Florida. It comprises 700 breathtaking islands, over 2,000 rocks and cays, and boasts the clearest water on the planet.
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Language Spoken
The national language is English.
Currency & Time Zone
Bahamian dollar (BSD)
UTC-04:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at a midrange restaurant will be around 18$ (R331). At an exclusive restaurant, dinner for two is priced at around 70$ (R1288).Drinks
Cocktails on this tropical island range CHFom around 3$ (R55) to 5$ (R92). A 15% gratuity is automatically added to the bill.
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of around 5$ (R92) and 3$ (R55) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Jitneys are minibusses traveling a set route which stops at the most popular tourist destinations and are priced around 1$ (R19) to 8$ (R147) depending on the distance traveled.Things to do in Bahamas
The top attractions in the Bahama,s are Aquaventure, Cable Beach, Cat Cay, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, and Blue Lagoon Island. Diving & snorkeling is a must, visit the private islands, go on a boat cruise and spend time on all the beautiful beaches.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans only need a valid passport for a stay of up to 3 months.