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Getting to the Exumas and the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park

How to reach the Exumas and the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park: flights to George Town and Staniel Cay, ferries, boats, and where to read more.

Updated 2026-10-18Sources: 5Exuma Park editors
Short answer

Nonstop flights reach Georgetown on Great Exuma from Charlotte, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Toronto and Nassau1. Staniel Cay has its own airstrip, with Makers Air flying daily from Fort Lauderdale4. Staniel Cay Airport closes Sept 21 to Oct 31, and Makers Air flights operate via Black Point in that window3.

At a glance
Great Exuma airport
Exuma International (GGT)2
Nonstop to George Town
Charlotte, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Toronto, Nassau1
Atlanta service
Daily1
Staniel Cay from Fort Lauderdale
Makers Air, daily4
Staniel Cay airstrip notice
Closed Sept 21 to Oct 31, 20263
On this page
  1. Fly to Great Exuma
  2. Fly to Staniel Cay
  3. Take a ferry or mailboat
  4. Go by boat
  5. Reach the park itself
  6. Every getting-there page
Aerial view of yachts docked at Sampson Cay marina among turquoise Exuma water
Aerial view of yachts at Sampson Cay marina, Exumas

The Exumas are a long chain of cays, and the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park sits along it. Which way you arrive depends on where you want to be first: George Town on Great Exuma, Staniel Cay, or your own boat. This page is the map. Pick your route and follow the link.

Fly to Great Exuma

George Town’s airport is Exuma International Airport, code GGT, a public airport serving Great Exuma2. Nonstop flights run to Georgetown from Charlotte, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Toronto and Nassau1. Atlanta service is daily1. Flying to Great Exuma covers the airport and your options in detail. Once you land, getting around Great Exuma explains how to move on, and George Town to Staniel Cay covers the next leg north.

Fly to Staniel Cay

Staniel Cay is accessible by boat, regularly scheduled flights, charter airplanes and private planes4. Makers Air has daily scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale4.

Current notice: Staniel Cay Airport closes Sept 21 to Oct 31, 2026. Makers Air flights operate via Black Point3.

Check Makers Air’s travel notice before you book. Flying to Staniel Cay has the airstrip details.

Take a ferry or mailboat

Bahamas Ferries runs passenger and freight service across eight Bahamian destinations5. Schedules and fares change, so confirm them with the operator. Mailboat and ferry to the Exumas covers the water routes.

Go by boat

Florida to the Exumas by boat and Nassau to the Exumas by boat cover the routes, and the boating guide covers clearance, weather and moorings.

Reach the park itself

The park is a separate question from reaching the Exumas. How to get to Exuma Park covers the park office, payment and what to arrange first. Staniel Cay to Exuma Park covers the trip from the cay, and the Nassau day trip covers the day-tour route. For rules and fees once you are in, start at the park hub.

Every getting-there page

All 10 guides in this section

How to get to the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park

How to reach the Exumas and the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park from Nassau, Staniel Cay and George Town, plus the park office on VHF 09, ParkPay, customs and rules.

Flights to Staniel Cay: Makers Air, Titan Air and the Sept 21 to Oct 31 airport closure

Flights to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM): Makers Air from Fort Lauderdale, Titan Air from Nassau at $125 one way, the airstrip, and the Sept 21 to Oct 31 closure.

24°10′N 76°26′W

Nassau day trip to the Exumas: boat and plane tours compared

Day tours from Nassau to the Exumas compared: powerboat vs plane, adult prices, departure times, what is included, cruise-ship timing and cancellation terms.

Exuma day trip from a Nassau cruise ship: which tours work

Exuma day trips for Nassau cruise passengers: Powerboat Adventures, plane tours and Staniel Cay Adventures compared by price, hours and cruise-ship rules.

Fly to Great Exuma: Exuma International Airport (GGT) routes, airlines and schedule

Flights to Exuma International Airport (GGT) at George Town: nonstop cities, airlines and days, how the airport is set up, and what to know on arrival.

23°34′N 75°52′W

Staniel Cay to Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park: tours, guides and your own skiff

How to reach the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park from Staniel Cay: a private park tour, Yacht Club group tours, independent guides, your own skiff, and park fees.

Mail boat and ferry to the Exumas: what runs from Nassau and what does not

Mail boat and ferry options from Nassau to the Exumas: the Mailboat Company's Exuma run is cargo only, and Bahamas Ferries' passenger boat runs to Eleuthera.

Florida to the Exumas by boat: Gulf Stream crossing, route, days and first port of entry

Taking your own boat from Florida to the Exumas: Gulf Stream crossing times, the Bimini, Chub Cay and Nassau route, days needed and where to clear in first.

George Town to Staniel Cay: flights, mailboat, tours and Customs

How to get from George Town on Great Exuma to Staniel Cay: flights via Nassau or Fort Lauderdale, the Captain C mailboat, day tours, and where to clear in.

Getting around Great Exuma: rental cars, taxis, water taxis and driving on the left

How to get around Great Exuma: rental cars from the airport, metered taxis, water taxis to Stocking Island, driving on the left and the licence question.

Long yellow terminal corridor at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau
Terminal corridor at Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau

Questions people ask

What is the best way to get to the Exumas?

Nonstop flights reach Georgetown on Great Exuma from six cities1, and Makers Air flies daily from Fort Lauderdale to Staniel Cay4. Staniel Cay is also reachable by boat and by charter or private plane4.

What airport do you fly into for the Exumas?

Exuma International Airport (GGT) serves Great Exuma and George Town2. For Staniel Cay, the airport is Staniel Cay Airport. It closes Sept 21 to Oct 31, and Makers Air flights operate via Black Point in that window3.

Is there a ferry from Nassau to the Exumas?

Bahamas Ferries runs passenger and freight service across eight Bahamian destinations5. For the Exuma water routes read the mailboat and ferry page, and confirm sailings and fares with the operator before you plan around one.

Sources (5)
  1. Nonstop flights to the ExumasTOURISM
    Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (bahamas.com) · bahamas.com · checked 2026-10-18
  2. Exuma International Airport
    Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org · checked 2026-10-18
  3. Staniel Cay Flight Schedule & HotelsOPERATOR
    Makers Air · makersair.com · checked 2026-10-18
  4. Getting HereOPERATOR
    Staniel Cay Yacht Club · stanielcay.com · checked 2026-10-18
  5. Bahamas FerriesOPERATOR
    Bahamas Ferries Ltd. · bahamasferries.com · checked 2026-10-18
Photo credits (2)
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  • Bohao Zhao / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0 · source

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