Travel Advisories
Official advisory status from government sources updated each time we run.
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Advisory Summaries
Exercise increased caution in the Bahamas due to crime risk, particularly in Nassau and Freeport. The US State Department advises not to travel at night and to be cautious when using ATMs.
Violent crime and armed robberies occur in New Providence and Grand Bahama. Avoid unlit areas and travel with friends after dusk. Crime rates are lower in Family Islands and Out Islands.
Canada advises a high degree of caution throughout the Bahamas, primarily due to crime. Violent crime including armed robbery, sexual assault, and ATM fraud is concentrated in Nassau and Freeport; tourists near the resort corridor face mainly petty theft. Canada also flags road safety (fatal accidents are common on New Providence), water activity risks from unregulated jet ski operators, and the annual hurricane season running June through November.
No active tropical systems are currently affecting the Bahamas. Hurricane season runs June through November — the Bahamas sits directly in the main Atlantic hurricane track and has taken direct hits from major storms in recent years. If traveling during this window, purchase travel insurance with evacuation coverage and monitor the NHC Atlantic outlook regularly, as conditions can change within days.