Rum Cay
A hidden treasure of a destination featuring Lucayan cave art, white sand beaches, and legendary dive sites.
Make it your kind of trip
U.S. currency is accepted on Rum Cay and is interchangeable with the Bahamian dollar.
Rum Cay covers approximately 30 square miles and has a population of approximately 87 people. Its main settlement is Port Nelson.
Overview
- Best for
- Wreck divers, Off grid seekers, Historians
- The feel
- Diving, Secluded, Historic, Off the beaten path, Beaches
Highlights from the catalog
- HMS Conqueror Shipwreck
- Port Nelson
- Conception Island National Park
- Hartford Cave (cave art)
- Rum Cay Beach
- Wall diving off the south shore
Island highlights
Ocean View Beach — Pink Sand
Ocean View Beach on Rum Cay features fine pink sand and is described as a quiet escape ideal for beachcombing and sunbathing. It is within walking distance of the Ocean View Restaurant & Bar.
Port Nelson Street Signs Shaped Like Rum Cay
The street signs in Port Nelson, Rum Cay's main settlement, are made in the shape of Rum Cay island.
Rum Cay's Origin Name and Nickname
Rum Cay was originally named Mamana by the Arawaks. Its current name is said to derive from the discovery of a shipwrecked cargo of rum during the rum-running days of the 1800s. The island is also nicknamed the 'Sleeping Beauty.'
Rum Cay Diving, Snorkeling, and Fishing
Rum Cay is noted as a destination for diving, snorkeling, and fishing in crystal-clear waters, in addition to its pink sand beaches.
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Things to do
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Getting around
Port Nelson Airport (IATA: RCY) serves Rum Cay, with flights from Nassau by Pineapple Air on occasion. Rum Cay is located approximately 35 miles from San Salvador.
Domestic flights and ferries connect Nassau with many of the Out Islands. Schedules vary by day and season.
Leave room for connections, and settle onward travel before fixing island stays. Traffic drives on the left.
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