Things to do in Andros
26 places and activities across 4 areas: beaches, reefs, caves, settlements, food and the outings worth a boat or a long drive.
North and Central share the main northern landmass. Plan separate air or sea transfers for Mangrove Cay and South Andros.
Everything here is a real place or a real local activity, checked against local sources. Photographs are used with permission and credited below, and appear only where one exists for that exact place or activity. We do not show star ratings from other platforms. Each entry says how you reach it, roughly how long to allow and what to confirm locally, because access on the Out Islands changes with tides, weather, private ownership and the season.
North Andros and Red Bays
Culture
Red Bays basket weaving and craft visit
Meet local artisans preserving basket-weaving traditions.
- Where
- Red Bays
- Getting there and time
- Car / artisan appointment · About 2 hours
By arrangement. Arrange visits to workshops through a local host.
Fishing
Stafford Creek bonefishing
Fish tidal flats and creeks with a local guide.
- Where
- Stafford Creek
- Getting there and time
- Local guide / reservation · About 7 hours
Confirm access locally. Agree fishing area and meeting point before booking.
Nature
Uncle Charlie's Blue Hole
See a striking inland blue hole.
- Where
- Near Nicholls Town
- Getting there and time
- Car / local guide · 1 to 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Confirm access and suitable water entry locally.
Nature
West Side National Park nature expedition
Explore remote mangroves, wetlands and tidal flats.
- Where
- Western Andros / launch chosen locally
- Getting there and time
- Specialist boat / local guide · About 8 hours
Confirm access locally. The park spans western Andros. Agree a realistic launch and route.
History and scenery
Morgan's Bluff
Explore the harbour landscape associated with pirate folklore.
- Where
- Morgan's Bluff
- Getting there and time
- Car · 1 to 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Combine with nearby Henry Morgan's Cave.
Cave and history
Henry Morgan's Cave
Visit a cave linked to local pirate stories.
- Where
- Near Morgan's Bluff
- Getting there and time
- Car / local guide · About an hour
Confirm access locally. The buried-treasure story is folklore.
Beach
Nicholls Town Beach
Enjoy the northeastern settlement's beach.
- Where
- Nicholls Town
- Getting there and time
- Car · 2 to 3 hours
Confirm access locally. Ask locally for the preferred beach access.
Nature and education
Forfar Field Station educational visit
Learn about Andros's marine and terrestrial environments.
- Where
- Blanket Sound
- Getting there and time
- Advance arrangement · About 3 hours
By arrangement. An educational field station. Arrange visitor participation.
Central Andros
Scuba
Andros Barrier Reef dive
Dive the reef off Central Andros.
- Where
- Small Hope Bay / Fresh Creek coast
- Getting there and time
- Dive operator / reservation · About 4 hours
Confirm access locally. Choose a site to match your certification; the reef runs the length of the east coast.
Nature
Captain Bill's Blue Hole visit
Visit the accessible blue hole and its surrounding trails.
- Where
- Blue Holes National Park / near Fresh Creek
- Getting there and time
- Car / park access · About 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Part of Blue Holes National Park; the trails and the swimming platform are the easy introduction.
Birdwatching
Blue Holes National Park birding trails
Explore the forest trails and watch native birdlife.
- Where
- Blue Holes National Park
- Getting there and time
- Car / guide recommended · About 3 hours
Confirm access locally. Choose a guide familiar with local birds.
Culture
Androsia Batik Factory visit
See handmade batik and browse colourful textiles.
- Where
- Fresh Creek
- Getting there and time
- Car / appointment · 1 to 2 hours
By arrangement. Arrange tours or lessons directly with the factory.
Scuba
Andros Wall dive
Explore the dramatic drop-off with a qualified operator.
- Where
- Off Fresh Creek / Tongue of the Ocean
- Getting there and time
- Dive operator / reservation · About 4 hours
Confirm access locally. Depth and certification determine the route.
Hiking and nature
Rainbow Blue Hole Trail
Walk a short woodland trail to a blue hole.
- Where
- Near Captain Bill's turnoff
- Getting there and time
- Car / trail · 1 to 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Ask for current trail condition and signage.
Beach
Somerset Beach
Enjoy shallow water and tidal sand flats.
- Where
- South of Andros Town
- Getting there and time
- Car · About 3 hours
Confirm access locally. Often written Summer Set. Plan around the tide.
Culture
Fresh Creek settlement and waterfront
Explore Central Andros's main settlement and harbour.
- Where
- Fresh Creek
- Getting there and time
- Car / walk · 1 to 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Combine with the batik factory.
Mangrove Cay
Fishing
Mangrove Cay bonefishing
Fish the tidal flats around Mangrove Cay.
- Where
- Middle Bight / Mangrove Cay flats
- Getting there and time
- Local guide / reservation · About 7 hours
Confirm access locally. Confirm the launch and tide plan with your guide.
Kayaking
Mangrove Cay guided paddling
Explore the creeks by kayak or small boat.
- Where
- Tidal creeks around Mangrove Cay
- Getting there and time
- Host arrangement / guide · About 3 hours
By arrangement. Equipment and outings are arranged locally, not guaranteed daily.
Beach
Mangrove Cay beach walk
Enjoy a quiet shoreline chosen by your local host.
- Where
- Eastern Mangrove Cay shoreline
- Getting there and time
- Host-confirmed shore access · About 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Confirm public access and suitable swimming conditions.
Culture
Moxey Town local life and food
Explore the settlement and arrange a Bahamian meal.
- Where
- Moxey Town
- Getting there and time
- Local arrangement · About 2 hours
By arrangement. Meal availability and opening hours need advance notice.
South Andros
Hiking and nature
Barb's Nature Walk and Blue Hole Tour
See inland blue holes, a bat cave and native plants.
- Where
- Kemp's Bay departure
- Getting there and time
- Guided / reservation · 2 to 3 hours
Confirm access locally. Book the guided route through the local operator.
Scuba and snorkelling
Andros Diving reef and blue-hole outing
Explore South Andros marine sites with a local operator.
- Where
- Kemp's Bay / offshore reefs
- Getting there and time
- Operator / reservation · About 4 hours
Confirm access locally. One operator covers reef, wall and blue-hole sites; agree the day's plan when booking.
Fishing
South Andros guided bonefishing
Fish the extensive southern flats and creeks.
- Where
- Deep Creek and southern flats
- Getting there and time
- Local guide / reservation · About 7 hours
Confirm access locally. Choose a guide based in the southern sector.
Beach
Kemp's Bay Beach
Walk a long stretch of quiet pale sand.
- Where
- Kemp's Bay
- Getting there and time
- Car / local approach · About 3 hours
Confirm access locally. A substantial beach outing from Congo Town.
Nature and beach
Mars Bay Blue Hole and Beach
See the coastal blue hole as the tide recedes.
- Where
- Mars Bay
- Getting there and time
- Car / local advice · About 2 hours
Confirm access locally. Best viewed at low tide. Confirm any water entry.
Nature and beach
Tiamo beach and water activities
Paddle and enjoy a remote private-beach setting.
- Where
- South Andros coast / Tiamo
- Getting there and time
- Resort stay / arranged access · About 6 hours
Confirm access locally. Boat or seaplane access. Confirm guest eligibility.
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Photo credits
- Unattributed photographs: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, used with permission.
- Red Bays basket weaving and craft visit: cosmosmariners.com
- Morgan's Bluff: ourjourneywithkids.com
- Henry Morgan's Cave: intlfieldstudies.org
- Nicholls Town Beach: sandee.com
- Stafford Creek bonefishing: staffordcreeklodge.com
- Forfar Field Station educational visit: intlfieldstudies.org
- Somerset Beach: flickr.com
- Andros Wall dive: smallhopebay.blogspot.com
- Mangrove Cay bonefishing: yellowdogflyfishing.com
- Mangrove Cay guided paddling: travellersarchive.de
- Mangrove Cay beach walk: myoutislands.com
- Barb's Nature Walk and Blue Hole Tour: androsbeachclub.com
- Kemp's Bay Beach: sandee.com
- South Andros guided bonefishing: sportquestholidays.com
- Tiamo beach and water activities: tiamoresorts.com
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