Bahamas Travel Safety Guide
What are the emergency numbers in Bahamas?
Bahamas emergency numbers: 911 (Police), 911 (Ambulance), 911 (Fire Department).
Is Bahamas safe for travelers?
Violent crime and armed robbery, sometimes fatal, have happened in residential and tourist areas of New Providence and Grand Bahama. Stay in the main tourist areas, avoid unlit areas, and move in groups after dusk.
Petty theft rises during festivals and regattas. Lock windows and doors in short-term rentals and do not leave drinks unattended during parties or beach events.
What health risks should travelers know about in Bahamas?
Jet ski and beach-activity settings can be riskier than they look. There have been reports of sexual assaults involving jet ski operators in Nassau.
How is transportation in Bahamas?
Do not treat local transport at night the same way you would in a resort zone. Official advice specifically warns about going on foot outside main tourist areas and about local bus use at night away from tourist areas.
What should travelers know about money in Bahamas?
Cards work in resorts and larger businesses, but keep cash for smaller operators and transport. Avoid carrying large amounts visibly in Nassau.
City Specific Info
Nassau
Downtown Nassau has more police presence, but outside the main tourist strips you should be much more cautious on foot, especially alone after dark.
Which embassies are in Bahamas?
Mostly in Nassau.
Australia
Brazil
China
Haiti
Holy See (Vatican City)
United Kingdom
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the emergency number in Bahamas?
In Bahamas, you can reach police at 911, ambulance at 911. These numbers work from any phone, including mobile phones without a local SIM card.
Is Bahamas safe for tourists?
Violent crime and armed robbery, sometimes fatal, have happened in residential and tourist areas of New Providence and Grand Bahama.
What currency is used in Bahamas?
Cards work in resorts and larger businesses, but keep cash for smaller operators and transport. Avoid carrying large amounts visibly in Nassau.
What health precautions should I take in Bahamas?
Jet ski and beach-activity settings can be riskier than they look. There have been reports of sexual assaults involving jet ski operators in Nassau.
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