Grand Bahama is a large island with limited cay infrastructure compared to the Exumas or Abacos. Peterson Cay is the one notable exception, a protected national park cay accessible as a day trip from Freeport.
Peterson Cay
Peterson Cay is a small, uninhabited island approximately 1.5 miles off the south coast of Grand Bahama, east of Freeport. It is a national park, Peterson Cay National Park, and the surrounding reef system is the primary reason to visit.
The reef encircling the cay is one of the more accessible coral reef snorkeling and diving sites in Grand Bahama. Coral formations, reef fish, and clear water characterize the site. The cay itself is small and undeveloped; there are no facilities ashore.
The typical visit is a half-day boat excursion: motor out from Freeport or Lucaya, snorkel or dive the reef, and return. Picnicking on the cay is possible. The protected status means no fishing or coral removal.
Access: By boat from Freeport/Lucaya (approximately 15–20 minutes). Local dive and snorkel charter operators offer trips; independent access requires a rented or private vessel.