Bahamas 2026 - recommendations

[Bachto]

Me and my wife are looking at either going back to Maui or going to the Bahamas to switch things up. I really want to do some bonefishing but that is not that main goal of this trip. We also don't really want to stay at a huge resort like Sandals or Atlantis unless someone convinces me otherwise. We tend to like smaller resorts for the quiet. The tricky part is some of these Bahamas fishing lodges are too quiet for my wife and 12 year old stepson. If we go to the Bahamas I will probably want to do at least one day guided bonefishing and maybe another day of bottom fishing with my stepson and then try and do a couple afternoons or mornings DIY.

The only lodge I am finding that seems to fit our needs is H20 bonefishing or Kamalame Cay (Expensive). Has anyone else been to either of these or have any other recommendations?

 

[bridgerbenson]

Might look into the lobster fest in Belize. Your stepson would probably really enjoy that and good fishing to be had as well.


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[Laramie]

Rent a VRBO in the Bahamas. You can be as close or as far away from things as you want. I personally like fishing in the keys better but Bahamas can be great too.

 

[Bachto]

Might look into the lobster fest in Belize. Your stepson would probably really enjoy that and good fishing to be had as well.


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My wife won’t go to Belize, we had a close friend have a run in with some pirates while out fishing there.

 

[Bachto]

Rent a VRBO in the Bahamas. You can be as close or as far away from things as you want. I personally like fishing in the keys better but Bahamas can be great too.

From what I can tell the keys are significantly more expensive

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

From what I can tell the keys are significantly more expensive

+1 look for VRBOs or Airbnbs. Keys have gotten crazy expensive. We used to go 2-3 times a year (I’m in FL) and now go maybe once. You can go anywhere in Caribbean/Bahamas now cheaper than a week in a major key.

 

[KHNC]

Spanish Wells is THE PLACE! Almost nobody has heard of it from what ive seen. Go after Aug 1st and you can spear spiny lobster , fish for bonefish, dive for conch , and fish for many other species. Can also rent a boat cheap as dirt too. VRBO's on the island , and they arent that expensive. Quite a few charters available.

 

[browning2480]

Check Bimini in the Bahamas

 

[Bachto]

Spanish Wells is THE PLACE! Almost nobody has heard of it from what ive seen. Go after Aug 1st and you can spear spiny lobster , fish for bonefish, dive for conch , and fish for many other species. Can also rent a boat cheap as dirt too. VRBO's on the island , and they arent that expensive. Quite a few charters available.

I have been looking at VRBO's and I am really leaning this way now. Spanish Wells is on top of this list. It looks like it fits a lot of what we want. Looks like there are a few boat rental in the area and enough things to do to keep us all happy.

 

[Phaseolus]

Chub Cay off the back of my sailboat in 1986, it’s been a long time since I’ve been back so I can’t recommend anywhere.

 

[rodney482]

I recommend going to one of the other islands the Bahamas is not very impressive.

 

[Phaseolus]

If you’re looking for something truly different you might think about Aitutaki in the Cook Islands…

 

[Bachto]

If you’re looking for something truly different you might think about Aitutaki in the Cook Islands…

This is really high on my list but my wife likes the idea of the Bahamas. There is still time to convince her of the cook islands.

 

[BravoNovember]

The Sandals in Nassau is very nice. Can’t speak to the fishing, but there was plenty to do near the resort.

 

[Phaseolus]

The Sandals in Nassau is very nice. Can’t speak to the fishing, but there was plenty to do near the resort.

There’s a reason Cruising Sailors call it Nasshole

 

[Bachto]

If you’re looking for something truly different you might think about Aitutaki in the Cook Islands…

I just looked at flights to the cook islands and unfortunately I don't think I can spend $2000 - $3000 for each of us on flights. Someday though. Flights to the Bahamas are like $700 each.

 

[Dos Perros]

There are places in the Bahamas that fit your bill but the people that enjoy them (like me) certainly prefer to keep them quiet. I think if you look you'll find what you're after, but may be tough to get someone to spell it out for you.

 

[KHNC]

There are places in the Bahamas that fit your bill but the people that enjoy them (like me) certainly prefer to keep them quiet. I think if you look you'll find what you're after, but may be tough to get someone to spell it out for your.

uhoh, i better edit my post.

 

[Dos Perros]

I recommend going to one of the other islands the Bahamas is not very impressive.

This guy gets it.