Travel & Islands
Island-hopping the Exumas by mail boat, ferry and small plane
A leg-by-leg Exumas route: overnight mail boat from Nassau to the cays, small boats around Staniel Cay, a light-plane hop to George Town and harbour ferries.
Marisa Cartwright
Marisa grew up between Nassau and Long Island and has spent most of her adult life on boats, ferries and the back seats of nine-seater island planes. She writes about the Out Islands, sailing, snorkelling and getting from one cay to the next without losing a day.
Lifestyle
Snorkelling Bahamian reefs safely: currents, boats and reef manners
How to snorkel Bahamian reefs safely: reading tides and cuts, staying visible to boats, avoiding stings and scrapes, and habits that keep the coral healthy.
Travel & Islands
Choosing your first Out Island: Eleuthera, Andros, Long Island or Abaco
Eleuthera, Andros, Long Island or Abaco? A side-by-side guide to getting there, getting around and which Out Island suits a first visit to the Bahamas.