Attractions
Cultural Sites
Mount Thompson Packing House. 
Island produce is prepared for
shipping to Nassau by mail boat.
Rolle Town
The Rolle’s live here.
Actress Esther Rolle of the
popular television show Good
Times has
descendants here.
Club Peace & Plenty
Lord Denys Rolle set sail for
Exuma on board the English
trading ship named Peace & Plenty
in 1783. Henry Flagler’s
grand nephew bought a house
on
Elizabeth Harbour and built
a hotel there, now the lounge
area
of Club Peace & Plenty.
Beacon on Stocking Island
This beacon was used to guide
ships out at sea to or around
the 3 1/2 mile-long island.
Hermitage Tombs
The Ferguson family from the
Carolinas settled in the small
settlement of
Hermitage, after the American
War of
Independence. There are three
tombs and a grave with different
inscriptions.
Rolle Town Tombs
Laying in the middle of a secluded
clearing in Rolle Town today,
lay three tombs of Ann M. Kay,
Alexander M. Kay and their infant
child. Dated 1792.
St. Andrew’s
Anglican Church
This old church, was built in
1802 and has a picturesque view
that overlooks both Lake Victoria
and Elizabeth Harbour.
St. Christopher’s
Anglican Church
This church is the smallest church
in The Exumas. It was built in
1939.
The Hermitage
Here is where you’ll
see old homes from the cotton
plantation
days. They were originally
built by the Kelsall family
in the
late 1700s.
Elizabeth Harbour
This 15-mile long harbour in
George Town is a favourite of
yachtsmen from all over the world.
Regattas and sailing events take
place here every year.
Kidd’s Cove
Captain Kidd, a U.S. Navy officer
visited this cove during the
pirate era.
Allan’s Cay Iguanas
One of the few places you can
still find these fearsome looking,
yet gentle lizards.
Salt Beacon
This landmark was designed as
a Tuscan (Roman) Column during
the first half of the 19th Century.
The Three Sisters Rocks
A romantic mythical historic
landmark.
Exuma Cays Land and Sea
Park Call Ray Darville
at 359-1821
The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
was created in 1958. This 176-square-mile
park was the first of its kind
in the world and is famous for
its pristine beauty, outstanding
anchorages and breathtaking marine
environment. It is the first
marine fishery reserve in the
Caribbean. Accessible by boat
only.
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Beaches
The emerald and turquoise waters of The Bahamas archipelago naturally form breath-taking
beaches.
Some beaches are:
Secluded Tropic Of Cancer Beach
Three Sisters Beach
Coco Plum Beach
Hamburger Beach
Volley Ball Beach
Exuma Cays Land And Sea Park |
Bird
Watching
Amateur ornithologists will revel in
sightings of the bird species unique to The Bahamas. The protected land parks
as well as the local mangrove swamps are guaranteed to provide a once in a lifetime
experience. Exuma Tourist Office
336-2430. |
Boating
and Sailing
Sailors will enjoy what the Exumas have to offer. There are numerous cays and
coves which provide smooth sailing along various hues of blue and green water.
You are sure to be delighted by coral reefs as well as the opportunity to swim
on your own beach with no one else for company unless you want it.
Minns Water Sports (GT) 336-3483 |
Car
/Scooter Rentals
KEEP
TO THE LEFT!
| Airport Car Rental
(MT) |
345-0090 |
| Don’s
Rent A Car (MT) |
345-0112 |
| Exuma Transport (GT) |
336-2101 |
| Joey’s
Car Rental (EB) |
357-0217 |
| Sure to Shore (GT) |
336-3466 |
| Thompsons Rental (GT) |
336-2442 |
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Diving
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Ecotourism
The quiet life of the Family Islands in general make an ideal vacation spot for
those who are looking for something more indigenous with a real local flavour.
Travelers looking for that something special will not be disappointed as
they move throughout the settlements between George Town and Barraterre.
Take a tour to Lake Victoria, check out the harbour and learn more about
the local plants and bush medicine.
| Exuma
Cays Adventures (GT) |
357-0570 |
| Exuma
Watersports (GT) |
336-3422 |
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Entertainment
Check out the local entertainment provided at the various hotels and lounges.
| Bars & Lounges |
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| Dames’ Bar & Lounge |
345-0088 |
| Club Peace
N’ Plenty |
336-2251 |
| Dancing |
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| Eddie’s
Edgewater |
336-2050 |
| Splash
Bar & Grill |
336-2787 |
| Take 1
Restuarant & Sports
Bar |
358-5050 |
| Three Sisters (MT) |
358-4040 |
| Exuma Palms Hotel |
358-4040 |
| Scorpio Inn (BP) |
355-3003 |
| Shutup & Shake |
358-4843 |
| Rolle’s
Liquor Store (H) |
358-0043 |
| Da Trap Entertainment
Lounge |
336-3352 |
| Port N’ Starboard
Bar (GT) |
336-2579 |
| Sunset Bluff (GT) |
336-3147 |
Fish
Fry
Visit various shacks at the Fish Fry, George Town for a Bahamian experience and
native food on the waterfront. |
Fishing
The Exumas are ideal for fishermen of varying tastes, whether you enjoy fishing
in the shallows or trying your hand at deep sea fishing. Whatever your liking,
something is sure to grab you, hook, line and sinker.
Bonefishing
Near to Great Exuma is an area commonly referred to as “flats”, where
you will find an abundance of bonefish, grouper, snapper and lobster. It is in
the flats where bonefishing takes place.
| Certified Bonefishing
Guides |
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| Adrian “Bulley” Rolle |
355-5052 |
| Alston “Rambo” Rolle |
345-5555 |
| Cely Smith |
345-2341 |
| Drescel Rolle |
345-5025 |
| John “Olie” McKenzie |
358-7011 |
| Marvin “Bandit” Adderley |
358-8011 |
| Reno Rolle |
345-5003 |
| Steve Ferguson |
345-0153 |
| Peace & Plenty
Bonefish Lodge |
345-5555 |
| The Cays Development |
336-2299 |
Deep Sea Fishing
The Exuma Sound provides another type of fishing. With its 6,000-foot drop,
you can look forward to trying your hand for the bigger marlin, sailfish
and wahoo.
| Fish
Rowe Charters (GT) |
357-0870
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| Staniel
Cay Yacht Club (StC) |
355-2024
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| Exuma
Cays Adventures (GT) |
357-0390
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Kayaking
| Palm
Bay (GT) 336-2797 |
336-2797
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| Exuma
Watersports (GT) |
336-3422
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Kite-Surfing
| Exuma
Kite Surfing |
524-0523
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| Out
Island Explorers |
336-2246
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Out-Island
Adventures
| Out
Island Explorers |
336-2246
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| Off
Island Adventures |
554-2768 |
| Exuma
Watersports (GT) |
336-3422 |
| Exuma
Cays Adventures |
357-0390 |
| Chat
n’ Chill Adventures |
336-2700 |
| Roberts
Island Adventures |
345-4266 |
| Four
C’s Adventures |
464-1720 |
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Pig
Roasts
Every Sunday enjoy a deliciously seasoned smoked pig served Bahamian style at
Chat-n-Chill. Located on Volleyball Beach, Stocking Island.
Chat-n-Chill VHF 16 or 336-2700 |
Snorkeling
This is a popular sport can be experienced at any number of locations.
| Dive
Exuma (GT) |
336-2893
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| Exuma
Watersports (GT) |
336-3422
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| Exuma
Cays Adventures |
357-0390
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Spas
| Grand
Isles (EB) |
358-5000
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| Sandals
(EB) |
336-6802
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Stocking
Island
A must see. Visit Stocking
Island for half day or full
day. Ferry leaves from Club
Peace & Plenty at 10am
and 1pm. Enjoy swimming snorkeling,
shelling, windsurfing, hiking
and volleyball on the long
stretch of sandy white beach.
| Dive
Exuma (GT) |
336-2893
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| Exuma
Watersports (GT) |
336-3422
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| Exuma
Cays Adventures |
357-0390
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| Off
Island Adventures (GT) |
554-2768 |
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Tennis
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Tours
| Island Tours |
|
| Dive Exuma |
336-2893 |
| Exuma Transit Services |
345-0232 |
| Rolleville Historic Tour |
524-4788 |
| Roberts Island Adventures |
357-0224 |
| Seaside Tours |
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| Bill Curtis |
357-0270 |
| Ecotours |
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| Exuma Tour by Christine
Rolle |
336-4016 |
| Tour Operators |
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| East Coast Busing Co.. |
345-4199 |
| Exuma Transit Services |
345-0232 |
| Bill Curtis |
357-0270 |
| Exuma Transport |
336-2101 |
| Bush Medicine Tours |
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| Christine Tours |
358-4016 |
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Watersports
| Exuma
Watersports Ltd (GT) |
336-3422
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Weddings
Consultants
| Bougainvillea House |
345-0005 |
| February Point (GT) |
336-2661 |
| Island Destination Services |
336-4437 |
| Oceania Heights (MT) |
345-0187 |
| Peace & Plenty
(GT) |
336-2251 |
| Sandals Resort (GT) |
336-6802 |
| Unique Etiquette |
336-2711 |
| Wedding Breezes |
336-2700 |
Click
here for Wedding Requirements |
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