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Voykit pocket guide · The Bahamas
Rum Cay
Spend 1–2 days on Rum Cay for reef diving and a quiet night in the guesthouse; longer only if you chase multiple dive sites.
Rum Cay is a tiny out‑island with superb drop‑off reefs, a single guesthouse and limited services. One full day of diving plus an overnight stay covers the highlights; extra days add little beyond relaxed beach time.
- Country
- The Bahamas
- Best months
- Dec–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (hurricane risk)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BSD
- Money
- Currency is the Bahamian dollar (BSD), held at par with the US dollar; US dollars are accepted everywhere and change often comes back mixed.
- Daily spend
- Budget BSD 30–45 excl. bed · Mid BSD 45–70 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- BTC and Aliv sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at Nassau airport and in town.
- Emergency
- Police / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 15% often added; check the bill.; Taxis: 15%.; Hotels: Gratuity often added; extra for porters and housekeeping.
- Water
- Nassau tap water is treated but many buy bottled; on the Out Islands drink bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- In hotels, restaurants and marinas; few public toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at guesthouse (basic) | BSD 12–20 |
| Grocery (basic staples) | BSD 5–10 per item |
| Bicycle rental (half‑day) | BSD 15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RSD · Rock Sound International (Eleuthera)
- Nearest practical gateway for charter and mailboat connections; no scheduled service to Rum Cay — check charter options
- GGT · Exuma International (George Town)
- Common staging point for yachts and charters heading south to Rum Cay — check
- NAS · Lynden Pindling International (Nassau)
- Main hub for connections to Out Islands; onward to Rum Cay by charter or mailboat — check
Typical fares
- Sumner Point Marina → Guesthouse (walk)
- Free, 5‑min walk
- Ferry to George Town (Andros)
- ≈ BSD 150 each way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or rent a bicycle; roads are short and unpaved. No public transport.
See and do
Known for
- Staghorn coral at Summer Point Reef
- Grand Canyon dive wall
- Former pirate hideout
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mayaguana (by yacht) | Charter from Sumner Point Marina, about 2 h boat ride | ≈ 3 h round‑trip |
Sleep
- Constable Ted Bain Guesthouse
- Only accommodation on the island; basic rooms, meals optional.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| How much? | How much?how much? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom?where is the bathroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Good morning / good afternoon first; avoid: Straight to business
- Dress: Cover up in town; avoid: Swimwear on Bay Street
- Pace: Allow island time; avoid: Showing impatience
- Photos: Ask before photographing people; avoid: Assuming consent
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules are infrequent; confirm times in advance (check).
- Supplies are limited – buy groceries at The Last Chance Yacht Supply before arrival.
- Cell service limited; Batelco office closes at midday.
Rum Cay is low‑risk; main concerns are weather (hurricanes) and limited medical facilities – carry a basic first‑aid kit.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rum Cay yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Staghorn coral at Summer Point Reef
- Grand Canyon dive wall
- Former pirate hideout
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Rum Cay, revision 3853823 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3853823
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Rum Cay
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Ambulance911
US consulate in Nassau; contact for assistance.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/rum-cay). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.