Grand Bahama Island

Grand Bahama Island … the First Island You Get To … and the fourth largest of The Islands of the Bahamas, offers a host of activities for the environmentally sensitive including eco-adventures such as kayaking, hiking and jeep tours through remote areas for a close-up look at mangroves, birds and marine life. Or you can snorkel on a spectacular reef or ride horseback along trails and beaches. For those not adventure-prone, Freeport/Lucaya boasts Port Lucaya Marketplace and the International Bazaar for great shopping and fabulous dining. With the development of Freeport/Lucaya in the 1950s, and because of the island’s location just 55 miles from the east coast of Florida, it is now one of the most visited of all the Bahamian islands. Grand Bahama Island is a unique destination. It allows visitors to combine a cosmopolitan vacation at a world-class resort with the charm of historical fishing villages and undiscovered ecological treasures. It has one of the world's largest underwater cave systems, three national parks, emerald green water and enchanting marine life. Visitors can enjoy world-class golf, miles of sugar-white beaches and a glamorous nightlife complete with full gaming American-style casinos, ultra-modern nightclubs and incredible local and international cuisine.