Approximately 80 miles long by 4 miles wide, Long Island, one of the most scenic hideaways in the Bahamas, is famous for its world-class scuba diving and bonefishing. The island preserves it's past with the ruins of many plantation mansions built by the British loyalists freeing from the Carolinas after the American War of Independence.

On each side of the island are vastly contrasting coastlines - one with a soft white beach, and the other with rocky headlands that descend into the sea. In the north east there are sloping hills, whereas in the south there are low hillsides, stark white flatlands, swampland, and many pristine beaches. These features combine to create a varied and picturesque landscape and a haven for sailors, sun-worshippers and holidaymakers alike.

This is a quiet island dotted with quaint, friendly villages and miles of uninterrupted pink and white sand beaches. It is also home to Columbus Point, a towering memorial to Christopher Columbus, perched high on a hill at the island’s northern most tip where visitors can experience outstanding oceanic views. 

There is a twice weekly mailboat to Nassau, and Bahamasair and Southern Air both operate daily into Long Island from Nassau plus Southern ASir also operated twice weekly flights from George Town in Exuma.