Explore Acklins
Overview
The island's miles of pristine beaches are ideal for swimming, fishing, snorkeling, and much, much more. If your ideal vacation involves communing with nature, than you certainly want to schedule a visit to this small island that offers so a myriad of things to do and see on this small island that packs such a big punch in delivering a great place to visit. The island's small population of just 500 souls means that you will be able to experience miles of pristine beaches that are ideal for swimming, fishing, and snorkeling without the typical crush of nearby tourists.
Beaches of Acklins
At just 92 square miles, the Acklins Island size speaks nothing of the pleasures it has to offer. Acklins Island is famous for miles-upon-miles of easy wading to cast a fly at an elusive bonefish. Not only is Acklins Island a fisherman’s dream, it also attracts snorkelers and divers looking to take part in the colorful sea life just a few feet under the water. Acklins Island offers a Bahamian experience away from the more populated tourist locals. Instead, it gives visitors a first-class seat to some of the most breathtaking views of nature on full display with countless pristine beaches.
Activities
Ecotourism
The Acklins Island, and its nearby neighbor, Crooked Island, are home to wide varieties of marine bird species, which is a magnet for vacationers seeking a look at the wide variety of flocks known to nest on the reefs and along the cliffs of the French Wells. A listing of the available species reads like an encyclopedia of exotic Caribbean marine birds and rich local fauna such as rare Acklins orchids, as well as including regular bird sightings of parrots, pink flamingos, white-crowned pigeons, black-faced grassquits, and greater Antillean bullfinches. The Acklins and Crooked Island comprise some of the most beautiful sections of the Bahamas that includes the Turtle Sound waterway, which is one of the leading natural wonders of the Bahamas Islands. For those that enjoy kayaking the miles of beautiful flats, keep your eyes peeled for the numerous bonefish, permit and stingrays that call Acklins and Crooked Island their home. You might even stumble across a tarpon or reef shark in the flights looking for a meal. The Acklins and Crooked Island offer a large untouched reef system for those underwater explorers. Tucked away on the west coast of Crooked Island, history buffs will delight at the historical properties known as Hope Greta House and Marine Farm. These two Loyalist compounds offer an artillery battery and plantation house equipped with a period kitchen that provides a glimpse into the island's rich colonial past. One of the more remote islands to get to with some of the kindest locals you’ll ever meet, the Acklins Island and Crooked Island are definitely worth the added flight time.
Scuba Diving
One of the more distant Bahama Island destinations, the Acklins Island and adjacent Crooked Island off unspoiled beauty beneath the sea. Every shade of turquoise water up can imagine, these islands offer unmatched water clarity, coral heads and abundant underwater creatures to keep you mesmerized for your entire stay. The Bahamian people are super friendly on this island, always happy to lend a hand and point you in the right direction. If your desire is to dive in remote spots where you won’t see another boat or person, then this is the destination for you. Call us for a recommendation on where to stay!
Airports
Spring Point MYAP