The Bahamas
Private Islands for Sale in the Exumas
The Exuma chain runs for roughly 120 miles of shallow banks and deep-water cuts, and it contains more privately held cays than any comparable stretch of water in the Bahamas. Its appeal is practical as much as scenic: the sheltered banks side allows easy small-boat movement while the Exuma Sound side gives deep-water access.
Buyers here are usually comparing cays on three points — distance from Georgetown or Staniel Cay, whether the shoreline can support a dock, and how much of the acreage is genuinely above the tide line.
Highlights
- Dense cluster of private cays with established ownership precedent
- Protected shallow water on the bank side and deep access on the sound side
- Charter, seaplane and helicopter services operating regularly through the chain
- Existing marina and service points at Staniel Cay and Georgetown
Considerations
- Dredging and dock permits are tightly controlled and should be assessed before pricing a site
- Freshwater must be produced; no reliable natural supply exists on most cays
- Land and sea park boundaries restrict activity in parts of the chain
- Barge logistics from Nassau or Florida dominate construction budgets
Frequently asked questions
Why are Exuma cays sought after?
A combination of water clarity, sheltered navigation, established service infrastructure and short flights from Florida through Nassau or Georgetown.
Is a dock always possible?
No. Feasibility depends on water depth, seabed type and permitting, and shallow bank-side cays sometimes only support a shallow-draft landing.