Welcome to Great Guana cay, Abaco, The Bahamas
About Great Guana Cay
Great Guana Cay is known for its long, beautiful beach. Miles of white, sandy beach is waiting for you - just to be explored. The beach is perfect for walking, running, swimming, snorkeling, surfing or collecting shell, sea glass or sea beans. Maybe you’ll even find an antique glass ball that has floated ashore. When you go strolling down the beach, you'd be surpriced if you meet anyone else.
Great Guana Cay is approximately seven miles long. There is excellent fishing on the reefs and offshore. Bonefish abound in the shallow bays on the Sea of Abaco side of the cay.
Great Guana Cay is one of the most beautiful cays in the Bahamas. If you're looking for peace and quiet - it's there. If you're looking to socialize or party - you've got it on Guana Cay. When you feel totally at peace and are ready to socialize, you can visit one of the two beach bars, all with beautiful views.
General Info
The general population on Guana consists of about 150 people. In addition, there are at least as many second home-owners, but they are all rarely on the island at the same time. Numerous workers, ex-pats and Bahamians from all over the Bahamas are working at Baker`s Bay and residing on the Island. The locals are friendly and most of them would greet you with a "hi" and a wave on passing. If you have questions, everyone will be more than happy to help you.
Guana Cay has one small school with only 5-6 pupils. The rest of the kids take the ferry over to Marsh Harbour to private schools.
Dive Guana has a gift shop.
Nipper's Beach Bar
If you walk to the right when you get off the ferry dock, and walk down the Front Street along the harbour, you'll find the little dirt road that goes up to Nipper's, just before Dive Guana Store. Nipper's is located on the Atlantic beach, where you can snorkel and walk for miles.
Nipper's Beach bar features two pools and new stairs down to the beach.
At Nipper's you can hang out by the pool while you're listening to the music from the bar.
Grabber's at Sunset Beach
If you walk to the left when you get off the ferry dock, you'll find Grabber’s Bed Bar & Grill at the end of the Front Street. Grabber's is located by the Sea of Abaco, on Sunset Beach, and yeah, the sunset is breathtaking from there.
Grabber's Resort at Sunset Beach is facing the Sea of Abaco, with a beach perfect for small kids.
Activities you can do on Great Guana Cay
You can arrange for a private charter with us so you can go island hopping, scuba diving or snorkeling on the way. You can rent a golf cart from us, so you can explore the island.
Docking on Great Guana Cay
If you plan to visit by boat, there are a few places in the harbor you can dock if you don’t want to use one of our buoys in the harbour or in Fisher's Bay. We collect a fee each morning for the use of our buoys.