Details About Grand Bahama

Activities

• Grand Bahama Island is a place where divers can enjoy interacting with dolphins, the thrill of coming face-to-face with a shark or discovering a century-old shipwreck.
• Visit the Garden of the Groves, which features approximately 5,000 species of exotic plants, cascading waterfalls, botanical gardens, scenic trails and a petting zoo with animals and tropical birds.
• Explore Lucayan National Park and the world's largest known underwater cave system. It's 40 acres in total, with six complete ecosystems represented.
• Walk along Freeport's Heritage Trail. Once the main road on the island, today this easy walking trail travels along a five-mile path with more than 30 species of plants, 18 kinds of birds, seven species of butterfly and “The Hermitage,” the oldest intact building on the island.

Shopping

For a shopping and cultural experience, head straight to the International Bazaar in Freeport. It's divided into separate sections, each representing different parts of the world. You can get great deals and save a bundle on anything from perfume and jewelry to handmade arts and crafts.

Currency

The Bahamian dollar (BSD) is the official unit of currency. U.S. dollars, traveler's checks and credit cards are widely accepted.