How to support Exuma Park: donate to the Bahamas National Trust or join as a member
Ways to support Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park through the Bahamas National Trust: donations of any size, boat-size membership, volunteering and sponsorship.
The Bahamas National Trust runs Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park and says donations are its lifeblood1. You can give any amount, with no minimum, and ask the Trust to direct a gift to a named park or project before you give1. Boat-size membership costs $80 for a boat of 40 to 49 feet 11 inches and includes two complimentary mooring nights in the park2.
- At a glance
- Minimum donation
- None; any gift counts1
- US donations
- Tax deductible, letter issued1
- Boat membership, 40' to 49'11"
- $80 per year2
- Boat membership, over 120'
- $320 per year2
- Member perk in the park
- 2 free mooring nights, priority mooring2
- Trust's parks
- 32 national parks1
On this page
The Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park is run by a non-profit, the Bahamas National Trust (BNT). The Trust says it mainly relies on donations to manage and protect the national parks3. Park fees are covered in the fees and mooring guide; this page covers the other ways to give.
Who runs the park, and why does it need donations?
BNT history places the park’s creation in 1958, when the government set up the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, one year before the Trust itself was created3. The Bahamas National Trust Act was signed on 13 July 1959, creating the Trust4. Today the Trust manages 32 national parks protecting over two million acres1. The park history page tells the longer story, and the no-take zone guide covers what the park protects.
Day to day, ECLSP wardens and RBDF officers stationed at Warderick Wells maintain constant patrols and surveillance of the park4. The Trust is also working with The Nature Conservancy on a stakeholder survey to shape an ecosystems zoning plan for the park4.
How do you donate to the Bahamas National Trust?
The Trust’s donate page says “donations are the lifeblood of the Bahamas National Trust”1. The options it lists:
| Option | What the Trust says |
|---|---|
| One-time gift | Any amount is welcome; the page also offers monthly giving1 |
| Minimum | None; every gift, regardless of size, counts1 |
| Phone | Speak to the team and give securely by phone1 |
| Other methods | Direct bank transfer, cheque and USD wire are listed1 |
| Cheque | Made out to Bahamas National Trust; pick-up can be arranged by email at supporttheparks@bnt.bs1 |
Donors may designate a gift to a particular national park, conservation initiative, education programme or special project; contact the Trust before you give1. Donors may also remain anonymous1. For US donations the gift is tax deductible, and the Trust provides a tax acknowledgement letter1.
Is a BNT membership worth it for boaters?
Members receive free admission to all national parks across The Bahamas2. Boat-size memberships are priced by length, and the tiers include two complimentary mooring nights and priority mooring within Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park2.
| Boat size | Membership price |
|---|---|
| 40’ to 49’11” | $802 |
| Over 120’ | $3202 |
A membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase, and members get a digital membership card when they sign up or renew2. For membership questions, write to bntmembership@bnt.bs; the Trust warns that changes to its IT systems are delaying communication and the processing of membership packages2. To see what a mooring night costs without membership, use the mooring fee table.
Other ways to help
You can also support the mission by becoming a member, volunteering, taking part in fundraising events, advocating for conservation or making an in-kind contribution1. Anyone interested in volunteering in the national parks can contact the Trust1. Sponsorship is available for special events, educational programmes, conservation projects and public awareness initiatives throughout the year1.
Check the Trust’s own pages before you give: the donate and membership pages carry the current contacts and prices.
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Questions people ask
What is the best way to donate to Exuma Park?
The Bahamas National Trust takes one-time and monthly gifts online, and the donate page also lists phone, direct bank transfer, cheque and USD wire1. To send a gift to a particular park or project, contact the Trust before you give1.
What does the Bahamas National Trust do?
The Trust manages 32 national parks protecting over two million acres of The Bahamas1. In Exuma Park, wardens and Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers stationed at Warderick Wells patrol the park4.
Sources (4)
- Donate | Bahamas National TrustBNT
Bahamas National Trust · bnt.bs · checked 2026-10-18 - Become a Member | Bahamas National TrustBNT
Bahamas National Trust · bnt.bs · checked 2026-10-18 - How We Began | Bahamas National TrustBNT
Bahamas National Trust · bnt.bs · checked 2026-10-18 - Exuma Cays Land & Sea ParkBNT
Bahamas National Trust · bnt.bs · checked 2026-10-18
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- cogdogblog / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · source
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