Acklins / Crooked Island Activities and Attractions

Acklins and Crooked Island attractions range from unusual natural formations, to quaint little villages and historical sites that give one a peek into the islands\' past. While enjoying your Acklins Bahamas vacation there are hundreds of activities on land and sea to choose from; sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving, golf, photo tours, biking and hiking.

Acklins / Crooked Island Activities and Attractions

Acklins Attractions:

Lovely Bay

Location of the ferry to and from Crooked Island; its schedule coincides with flights at Colonel Hill airport.

Snug Corner

The residents of this "corner" of the island are almost outnumbered by the church steeples.

Spring Point

Acklins' capital and the location of "Outside Kitchen," a stonehouse ruin smothered by flowering bushes.

Delectable Bay

The interpretation of the name is left to the imagination; this "town" has just a few houses and lots of vegetation.

Pompey Bay

Sleeping remains of plantation rock walls reflect the atmosphere of the town.

Offshore Islets

Castle Island, off the southwest tip of Acklins has a conspicuous 1867 lighthouse once used as the retreat of pirates who attacked ships in the nearby passage. Sailors might also want to check out the Mira Por islets and the Samana Cays.

Crooked Island:

Bird Rock Lighthouse

This 112-foot lighthouse built in 1872 stands on the cliffs at the northern entrance of the Crooked Island Passage. Christopher Columbus is said to have anchored here for a short period.

Caves of Crooked Island

The stalactites and stalagmites take on unusual forms and shapes, to some they resemble the ruins of churches and castles.

Colonel Hill

The highest point on the island, with an unmatched view.

French Wells

Remains of fortifications, including an old cannon, stand as reminders of the colonial period.

Hope Great House

The house was the centerpiece of a 19th century plantation around the time of George V of England. Now the ruins are embraced by aloe and other plants from the orchards and gardens. It is a protected Bahamas National Trust landmark.

Landrail Point

This northern port was the site of The Islands of The Bahamas' first general post office; its remaining walls are part of the Pittstown Point Dive Club at Pittstown Landings.

Marine Farm

An ancient British fort, it guards the north entrance of the Crooked Island Passage.

Crooked Island Bonefishing
Crooked Island fishing for the serious angler and novice alike. Offshore fishing with Captain Robbie Gibson. Fish in water that few other sport fishing boats are touching. Daily catches often exceed thirty fish with near world record wahoo catches not uncommon.