Things to do & places to visit in Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Grand Bahama Island #3 destination in Bahamas 2023. The average rating score is 3.90 based on 9.050 traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: America/Nassau, current date and time: Monday, May 13, 2024, 15:44.

Top things to do (20)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Gold Rock Beach (563 reviews)
- Beautiful sand and water
Beaches

This beach is as pretty as a postcard, with smooth white sands and clear blue waters. See more..
5.0 Gold Rock (16 reviews)
- Best beach on the island
Reefs

Breathtaking color and a spectacular array of marine life: this coral reef is a popular spot for divers. See more..
5.0 Bahamas Maritime Museum (7 reviews)
- Fantastic educational museum tour.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums

In partnership with The Bahamas, Allen Exploration is proud to present the The Bahamas Maritime Museum, located in the heart of Freeport's vibrant Port Lucaya Marketplace. Come explore the rich history of the islands, its vast maritime tradition, amazing collection of recovered treasures and antiquities, and the people who helped form The Bahamas that we know today. See more..
4.5 Taino Beach Ferry (385 reviews)
- For $6 Round Trip You Caint Go Wrong
Ferries

The ferry only cost $6 from Taino Resort to Port Lucaya round trip. The taxi trip is $15. Do the math. The ferry takes 6 minutes. The taxi takes 15 minutes. Do the math. The ferry captains are always friendly and during my week stay I never found the music overly loud. The ferry runs quite regularly and I was never left waiting to long. Overall the ferry is the best way to travel back and forth from the resort to Port Lucaya. See more..
4.5 Lucayan National Park (285 reviews)
- Best beach, and caves too!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Our family of five, including three teenagers, really enjoyed going to this park. It is definitely out-of-the-way, and for most of our experience we were the only people around. We first took the walk through the caves, and really enjoyed being able to see those areas. Afterwords, we walked down to Gold Rock Beach. The whole family agreed that that was our favorite beach on the island. Completely deserted, and beautiful. There was a person there that was renting umbrellas which was perfect for a little bit of shade. We stayed a couple of hours, and enjoyed every minute of it. Would definitely recommend to couples or families. See more..
4.5 Peterson Cay (156 reviews)
- Whatever you do, find Shalton.
National Parks

Located a mile off the mainland shore, this small, often deserted island is a relaxing place for snorkeling and viewing birds. See more..
4.5 Bahamian Brewery (151 reviews)
- Sands Brewery Excursion
Breweries

After reading others' reviews, I planned to visit the brewery as a self-directed shore excursion. I mentioned that I was planning on doing this tour in Freeport, and 3 of my dinner tablemates aboard the Sensation thought they would like to tag along. The 4 of us got a cab (Duane) to the brewery for $3 pp, and he agreed to meet us after our tour to take us back to the port. We had the pleasure of starting our tour with Ash, but half way through switched to Brice (is nice). We had arrived before the ship's tour so arrived at the tasting room before the rush. The tour was a bit warm as it was not air conditioned, but the tasting room was. We sampled the various brews that were offered with varying opinions as to which was best. After the Carnival group left, we hung with Ash for another hour with more tasting options. This may have been the best shore excursion ever. Great times!! See more..
4.5 Leo's Art Gallery (63 reviews)
- Beautiful Work
Art Galleries

The pieces that were on display were beautiful and affordable. I could go home with all of them if my Husband let me! See more..
4.5 Treasure Reef (33 reviews)
- A pleasant shallow dive.
Reefs

Named after the REAL treasure found in a sunken Spanish ship; now, this reef is explored only for its natural beauty. See more..
4.5 Fortune Beach (32 reviews)
- Stunning
Beaches

Went here as part of a tour, went to Gold Rock beach first which is heaven on earth, we weren't happy to be leaving to come here but were pleasantly surprised, the water is calm, clear and shallow, you can walk out to the sand bank, excellent beach for kids, there's also the Banana Bay restaurant for snacks, drinks and facilities, a truly beautiful place. See more..
4.5 Silver Point Reef (32 reviews)
- Favorite beach!
Reefs

Explore this coral reef and get to know first hand the beauties of the sea. See more..
4.5 Shark Alley (7 reviews)
- Best shark dive!
Geologic Formations

Sharks love this reef because they get fed; tourists love this reef because they get to see sharks. See more..
4.5 Theo's Wreck (7 reviews)
- Theo's Wreck
Reefs

It has been 20 years since this ship was transformed to an underwater monument by Theo Galanopoulos. Even though I dove this site many times, it is still one of my favorite dives. Excellent visibility, much life and certain mystery which makes this dive one of the best in my log book See more..
4.5 Taino Beach Ferry (385 reviews)
- For $6 Round Trip You Caint Go Wrong
Ferries

The ferry only cost $6 from Taino Resort to Port Lucaya round trip. The taxi trip is $15. Do the math. The ferry takes 6 minutes. The taxi takes 15 minutes. Do the math. The ferry captains are always friendly and during my week stay I never found the music overly loud. The ferry runs quite regularly and I was never left waiting to long. Overall the ferry is the best way to travel back and forth from the resort to Port Lucaya. See more..
4.5 Lucayan National Park (285 reviews)
- Best beach, and caves too!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Our family of five, including three teenagers, really enjoyed going to this park. It is definitely out-of-the-way, and for most of our experience we were the only people around. We first took the walk through the caves, and really enjoyed being able to see those areas. Afterwords, we walked down to Gold Rock Beach. The whole family agreed that that was our favorite beach on the island. Completely deserted, and beautiful. There was a person there that was renting umbrellas which was perfect for a little bit of shade. We stayed a couple of hours, and enjoyed every minute of it. Would definitely recommend to couples or families. See more..
4.5 Peterson Cay (156 reviews)
- Whatever you do, find Shalton.
National Parks

Located a mile off the mainland shore, this small, often deserted island is a relaxing place for snorkeling and viewing birds. See more..
4.5 Bahamian Brewery (151 reviews)
- Sands Brewery Excursion
Breweries

After reading others' reviews, I planned to visit the brewery as a self-directed shore excursion. I mentioned that I was planning on doing this tour in Freeport, and 3 of my dinner tablemates aboard the Sensation thought they would like to tag along. The 4 of us got a cab (Duane) to the brewery for $3 pp, and he agreed to meet us after our tour to take us back to the port. We had the pleasure of starting our tour with Ash, but half way through switched to Brice (is nice). We had arrived before the ship's tour so arrived at the tasting room before the rush. The tour was a bit warm as it was not air conditioned, but the tasting room was. We sampled the various brews that were offered with varying opinions as to which was best. After the Carnival group left, we hung with Ash for another hour with more tasting options. This may have been the best shore excursion ever. Great times!! See more..
4.5 Leo's Art Gallery (63 reviews)
- Beautiful Work
Art Galleries

The pieces that were on display were beautiful and affordable. I could go home with all of them if my Husband let me! See more..
4.5 Treasure Reef (33 reviews)
- A pleasant shallow dive.
Reefs

Named after the REAL treasure found in a sunken Spanish ship; now, this reef is explored only for its natural beauty. See more..
4.5 Fortune Beach (32 reviews)
- Stunning
Beaches

Went here as part of a tour, went to Gold Rock beach first which is heaven on earth, we weren't happy to be leaving to come here but were pleasantly surprised, the water is calm, clear and shallow, you can walk out to the sand bank, excellent beach for kids, there's also the Banana Bay restaurant for snacks, drinks and facilities, a truly beautiful place. See more..
4.0 Garden of the Groves (1.033 reviews)
- Worth the 15 minute drive from Lucaya!
Gardens

Twelve-acre garden full of tropical plants and animals: one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island. See more..
4.0 Taino Beach (1.013 reviews)
- Relaxing place
Beaches

Lovely beach, known for its remote stretches of sand. See more..
4.0 Count Basie Square (454 reviews)
- Beautifully done square
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I love the way the square is set up the brickwork, the stage, the whole layout are fantastic. Friday nights the have live bands that are quite good. Be sure to visit Daddy Browns if you like fried conch fritters and visit the corner bar n bistro if you want some great daiquiris See more..
4.0 Port Lucaya Marina (276 reviews)
- PK Day cruise #1 !
Marinas

We rented a boat and crew of 2 (PK- Captain and owner, and Warren- First mate) for $600 for 4 hours. You can find him in the pink shack on the water side of the square. It was soooo fun! We (6) had the whole boat to ourselves, all the drinks we coulkd drink, on board toilet, and snorkel gear. We fished, toured the water and got some stories and history, snorkeled twice in out of the way places away from the crowds, and chilled. It was one of my favorite days on Grand Bahama Island! See more..
4.0 Junkanoo Beach Club Freeport at Taino Beach (138 reviews)
- Convenient and cheap
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches • Beach & Pool Clubs

Spend the entire day on our beautiful beach. Enjoy Beach Chairs, Umbrellas, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling and more. While there enjoy our fully covered, open air, full service restaurant and bar specializing in seafood, cheeseburgers, pizzas, soda, cold beer and tropical drinks. Located on beautiful beach and ocean with "on the beach bar" also. We also provide Free Wi-Fi from our Internet Garden so you can relax and catch up. No long walk required, just one minute from parking lot and you're in the ocean. And, we also have changing rooms for your convenience. Arriving by ship? Easy, just a short Taxi Ride away. See more..
4.0 Ben's Cave (118 reviews)
- Worth the drive.
Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations

This underwater cave is the only one on the island that can be dived: experienced divers only, please! See more..
4.0 Barbary Beach (109 reviews)
- A Beach to Remember
Beaches

All of the beaches on the Grand Bahama Island are just beautiful. The sugar white sands and turquoise waters are outstanding. I think that is what I personally love about this island and why we chose to visit it a second time. Barbary Beach is one of our favorites. It is usually a quiet beach with limited visitors, which is why locals will tell you not to visit the beach. It is NOT a secure beach, as we were warned and It is farther out on the eastern end of the Lucayan area and not populated. With that warning, be sure to visit in numbers and take protective precautions when visiting, if you chose to go. The lack of crowds, long expansive beach to walk and explore, pristine waters to swim with sandy bottoms extending out to the farther depths of the ocean were a days enjoyment for us. This beach is one of the highlight memories for us while visiting Grand Bahama. See more..
4.0 Mangrove (28 reviews)
- Kayak Tour of Mangrove
Nature & Wildlife Areas

We took a Kayak tour of the Mangroves and a private beach picnic. It was one of the most fun experiences we had on our trip to the Bahamas. Our guide was very informative and made the trip exceptional. If you are ever in Freeport kayak the Mangroves! W even had a chance to feed a sun bleached racoon during our picnic! See more..
4.0 Count Basie Square (454 reviews)
- Beautifully done square
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I love the way the square is set up the brickwork, the stage, the whole layout are fantastic. Friday nights the have live bands that are quite good. Be sure to visit Daddy Browns if you like fried conch fritters and visit the corner bar n bistro if you want some great daiquiris See more..
4.0 Port Lucaya Marina (276 reviews)
- PK Day cruise #1 !
Marinas

We rented a boat and crew of 2 (PK- Captain and owner, and Warren- First mate) for $600 for 4 hours. You can find him in the pink shack on the water side of the square. It was soooo fun! We (6) had the whole boat to ourselves, all the drinks we coulkd drink, on board toilet, and snorkel gear. We fished, toured the water and got some stories and history, snorkeled twice in out of the way places away from the crowds, and chilled. It was one of my favorite days on Grand Bahama Island! See more..