Water Sports and Beach Fun
The white sand beach and blue sea are just a few steps away from your villa's doorstep. If an afternoon spent snorkeling or building a sand castle is your typical day in the tropics, Grand Isle provides the tools. From boogie boards to volleyballs, the staff can assist you in building a memorable day in the sun.
Kayaks are parked at the entryway to the beach awaiting your journey adrift crystal clear water.
Or let the wind take the wheel. The mix of trade winds and frontal winds across Emerald Bay has made this area a major destinations in the Bahamas for kite surfers. Grand Isle doesn't provide the equipment but welcomes those who bring their own.
When the sun sets the fun begins. Bonfire celebrations happen on the beach once a week and available for special occasions, upon request.
Championship Golf Course
Grand Isle's neighbor Sandals Resort hosts the expansive 18-hole championship golf course, designed by golf legend Greg Norman. This award winning course is par 72 and covered in paspalum grass which makes it a fabulous play area for golf enthusiasts.
Experience the dramatic fairways and stunning rocky peninsula while overlooking the Exuma blue waters. Playing golf in this fantastic ocean setting with spectacular panoramic views certainly will be thrilling for any golfer. The golf cart that comes with your villa purchase will usher you through the 7,200 yard course.
Meet Bahamas Wildlife
Come face to face with the Bahamas wildlife, a vibrant tropical archipelago. Feed the iguanas near Guana Cay, swim with the friendly nurse sharks at Compass Cay, hand out treats to the stingrays at the Chat-N-Chill on Stocking Island...and don't forget to swim with the pigs. People come from near and far to swim with the pigs on Major Cay. Grand Isle staff can arrange a boat excursion to visit them as well as venture through the hidden caves and remote sandbars.
Fishing and Boating Excursions
Great Exuma is all about the water. You'll experience the island's treasures at their best as you sail the stunning Exuma Cays and take part in world class sports fishing from one of our charter fishing boats. Experience bone-fishing in the shallow water flats, deep sea fishing, reef and spearfishing - it's all here. There are half and full day fishing charters that offer experienced sports fishing guides and all the gear you'll need for a day on the water. Packages can be tailored for different levels and interests. The bonus is taking your catch back to Grand Isle for the chef to prepare or for you or to cook in your villa.
Or charter the boat for an easy-going cruise to see the sites. Many celebrities have purchased their own plots in the Exuma chain of over 360 islands. Fly past villa covered islands owned by Johnny Depp, Eddie Murphy, David Copperfield, Tyler Perry, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. See for yourself the beautiful grotto filmed for the movie Thunderball and the sandbar where Pirates of the Caribbean was shot.