The islands of the Bahamas are a cruiser's playground — clear water, colorful communities and great sailing. Scroll through for a virtual cruise with stops in the Abacos, Berry Islands, Eleuthera and Exumas.
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Photos by David Gillespie
Updated: March 23, 2016
Black Point settlement, Exumas
A traditional Bahamian race boat rests on the hard. The anchorage and town are popular with cruising sailors.David Gillespie
Bahamas underwater
The colorful reefs of the Bahamas are perfect for snorkeling.David Gillespie
Sunset in George Town, Bahamas
Sunset in George Town, Great Exuma, does not disappoint.David Gillespie
Lee Stocking island, Exumas
Lee Stocking island is the former home of the Caribbean Marine Research Center.David Gillespie
Traditional Bahamian racing
There was plenty of racing action aboard traditional Bahamian racing sloops at the Little Farmer’s Cay regatta in February.David Gillespie
Warderick Wells, Exumas
Following a trail at the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Warderick Wells, Bahamas.David Gillespie
Bahamas water colors
The unbelievably clear waters of the Bahamas are the main focal point where ever you are in the islands.David Gillespie
Warderick Wells, Bahamas
While at Warderick Wells, be sure to hike to the top of BooBoo Hill for a stunning view of the mooring field, and pay a visit to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park headquarters.David Gillespie
Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas
You never know what you’ll find on a walk…David Gillespie
Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Many of the islands are home to lovely churches.David Gillespie
Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, BahamasDavid Gillespie
Spanish Wells, Bahamas
Island homes and buildings are rarely a boring color.David Gillespie
Blue Hole, Hoffman’s Cay
A short hike on Hoffman’s Cay, in the Berry Islands, will lead you to a picturesque blue hole.David Gillespie
Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands
A tiny grocery store on Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas.David Gillespie
Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands
The marina at Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands, offers all-around protection.David Gillespie
Lucaya, Grand Bahama
The Friday Fish Fry is a popular event for locals and cruisers alike in Lucaya, Grand Bahama.David Gillespie