Boating & Things to Do in Exuma Cays

Discover 1 amazing destinations, from hidden anchorages to lively sandbars.

Best Time to Visit

Subtropical climate featuring mild, dry winters and warm, active summers perfect for sandbar rafting, cruising, and waterfront exploration. Boaters generally favor the November to May window for the most stable cruising conditions.

Winter (Dec – Feb)

74°F – 78°F71°F – 73°F

Cool offshore breezes, excellent visibility for snorkeling and cruising.

Spring (Mar – May)

81°F – 85°F76°F – 78°F

Sandbar season begins, prime offshore sportfishing conditions.

Summer (Jun – Aug)

88°F – 92°F83°F – 86°F

Warm waters, afternoon thunder showers, and long boating daylight.

Autumn (Sep – Nov)

82°F – 86°F79°F – 82°F

Pleasant autumn cooling, peaceful anchorages, and quiet waters.

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Austin Smith Wreck

Exuma Cays

The Austin Smith is a 110-foot Bahamian Defense Force cutter that sank in 1995. Originally scheduled to be decommissioned and sunk off Nassau, it sank in transit off Highborne Cay in the Exumas. It lies in 60 feet of water and is now a spectacular wreck dive.