Crooked Island

Crooked Island which forms the northwestern corner of the group of islands is 92 square miles. Quiet and remote, the island has many natural attributes including an abundance of bird life which thrives on the cliffs and reefs around the island.

Magnificent limestone caves, coral garden shelves, reefs, and blue holes alive with nature are a treat for the adventurous minded. Deep creeks, tidal flats, and pools filled with game fish make it a sportsman’s delight. Spectacular, untouched white sand beaches stretch for miles along the shoreline of this magnificent island. Remains of cotton plantations, forts and other historical sites are exciting to explore.

Places and points of interest in Crooked Island include:

Bird Rock Lighthouse: Built by the British in 1872 on the at the northern entrance of the Crooked Island Passage, it stands 112 feet above sea level.

French Wells & Gun Point: Remains of fortification, including an old canon is as a reminder of the colonial period. This waterway served as a resting and hiding place for the pirates who plundered ships travelling through the Crooked Island Passage, today it is a bird and marine life habitat, and secure anchorage for boaters.

Turtle Sound: One of the wonders of the Bahamas, this magnificent inland waterway is a boaters challenge and paradise.