Long Island
Where history meets natural wonders
Long Island stretches 80 miles through the Bahamas like a slender jewel, its contrasting coasts offering two distinct personalities—calm Caribbean waters to the west, dramatic Atlantic cliffs to the east.
This is the Bahamas that time forgot. Small settlements dot the island, their residents carrying on traditions passed down through generations. The pace is slow, the welcome is warm, and the natural attractions are world-class yet blissfully uncrowded.
Dean's Blue Hole draws freedivers from around the globe to train in its safe, deep waters. Cape Santa Maria beach regularly appears on "world's best" lists yet remains wonderfully peaceful. And everywhere you look, the architecture and culture reflect a rich history stretching back to Columbus himself.
Must-See Highlights
Dean's Blue Hole
The world's second-deepest blue hole plunges 663 feet into the earth. A mecca for freedivers, this natural wonder offers safe, calm conditions and mesmerizing deep blue waters.
Cape Santa Maria Beach
Consistently rated among the world's best beaches, this pristine four-mile stretch of powdery white sand meets impossibly clear turquoise waters.
Columbus Monument
Stand where Christopher Columbus allegedly made his first landfall in the New World. The monument offers panoramic views of the island's dramatic coastline.
Twin Churches
Father Jerome's architectural legacy includes two stunning churches on opposite hilltops—one Catholic, one Anglican—both built by his own hands in distinctive Mediterranean style.
Planning Your Charter
Navigation Notes
Long Island's western shore offers protected anchorages in prevailing winds, while the eastern Atlantic coast provides dramatic scenery but few safe harbors. The Stella Maris Marina in the north and Clarence Town in the south offer fuel and provisions. Plan your passage timing carefully—the open waters between Long Island and neighboring islands can build significant seas.
What Makes Long Island Special
Long Island rewards those who slow down. Spend a morning floating in Dean's Blue Hole, feeling weightless above the abyss. Share a meal at a local fish fry. Explore caves once used by Lucayan Indians. This is authentic Bahamas—not manufactured for tourists but preserved by islanders proud of their heritage.
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