Stays · Destination Guide
Two Exuma bases, one extraordinary chain of reefs, blue holes and luminous cays.
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Great Exuma / George Town: Fly into Exuma International Airport (GGT, MYEF) near Moss Town. The official flying listing identifies connections through Nassau and selected United States gateways such as Miami and Charlotte, with other routes dependent on season and schedules. From the airport arrange a car, taxi or accommodation pickup to George Town, Little Exuma or a local departure dock. No onward boat to Staniel Cay is included merely by arriving at GGT.
Staniel Cay / northern cays: Normally small-plane visitors use Staniel Cay Airport (TYM, MYES), with Makers Air advertising flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE). There is a critical date-specific exception: a Makers Air advisory schedules TYM closed September 21 to October 31, 2026. During that period its flights use Black Point Airport (MYEB), where a golf-cart/dock connection and separately paid ferry are required. Confirm airline-specific arrangements and reopening status after October 31. This advisory establishes a plan, not a guaranteed flight, ferry seat or airport reopening.
Other airports and domestic connections: Nassau (NAS) is a common connecting hub outside this destination scope. Black Point is a temporary northern-cay gateway under the 2026 closure, not a Great Exuma arrival field. Where published schedules conflict with carrier-specific disruption notices, use the actual airline and airport notice. For international Staniel arrivals, confirm Bahamas border processing directly: the tourism and yacht-club pages do not agree about on-island customs clearance.
By sea: Private boats, charters and selected island services exist, but long inter-cay distances and prevailing weather make them itinerary-specific. Do not assume there is an inexpensive daily George Town-to-Staniel ferry or that arriving by cruise ship elsewhere in The Bahamas supports an Exuma dive liveaboard. For independent vessels, obtain current Bahamas entry/cruising clearance, marina rules, park mooring terms and a documented route from the skipper.
Great Exuma: prearranged car rental or taxis are useful for George Town, accommodation, groceries and the Little Exuma road bridge. Stocking Island requires a boat transfer across Elizabeth Harbour; the Great Exuma road network does not connect to Staniel Cay.