Is the water clear in Nassau?

Admire sunset views from your balcony overlooking the sugar-fine white sands and crystal-clear waters. Many of Nassau Paradise Island's renowned resorts and intimate hideaways are beachfront properties, or located a short stroll away from the sand.



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Today, Cable Beach is one of the best beaches in Nassau, thanks to its long stretch of soft white sand and a long, shallow drop-off. The water here is swimming-pool teal and some of the clearest you'll ever see.

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Anyone who has visited or seen photos of the Bahamas knows of the clear, turquoise blue waters surrounding these beautiful islands.

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But having clapped eyes on the seas that surround The Bahamas, I find myself racking my brain to put together a description that does them justice. The colour is totally, utterly and gobsmackingly gorgeous; the turquoise expanse practically glows, making even the sky seem flat and washed out in comparison.

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The most renowned of them is Pink Sands Beach on Harbour Island's Atlantic coast. One of the best beaches in The Bahamas, it captivatingly stretches for about three uninterrupted miles and offers visitors a unique experience that is, without a doubt, exceptional.

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By far one of our most alluring features, the sparkling turquoise waters of The Bahamas have been enticing visitors for centuries, both on land and in the sky.

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The top-ranking bluest water body on the list is Blue Hole, located in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. The top 15 bluest water bodies in the U.S. include: Blue Hole – Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

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Exuma, Bahamas Exuma isn't just one tiny place but rather a chain of more than 360 islands dotting the Caribbean sea. The islands have been largely left untouched with purposeful conservation, allowing visitors to swim in its gin-clear waters in peace and solitude.

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With its soft sand, crystal-clear waters, and stunning views, it's no wonder why this beach is considered one of the best in Paradise Island. Atlantis Beach (formerly known as Cabbage Beach) is a picture-perfect stretch for a leisurely stroll or a day in the sun.

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The waters around the Bahamas are light blue because the water is shallow. The blue color comes from the absorption of red and green light wavelengths by the water. The blue is reflected to be received by your eyes. The light blue is a response to sunlight reflecting off the sand and corals on the bottom.

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THE MALDIVES This island nation is not the easiest place to get to, but its sheer beauty makes the journey worth it. Sitting between the Indian and Arabian seas, the Maldives' 1,000 coral islands are set in the clearest water in the world accompanied by the purest beaches.

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The waters surrounding the island appear to be various shades of blue as seen from space. These color changes are due to variations in water depth and sediments suspended in the water.

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The water is clear due to the absence of plankton and suspended particles. Plankton is the base of the food web in all oceans and, because there is little plankton in the tropics, tropical ocean water is nearly sterile in comparison with the fertile waters of the temperate oceans.

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Devil's Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
  • Devil's Bay in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
  • The Baths of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
  • Eagle Beach, Aruba.
  • Eagle Beach, Aruba.
  • Te Amo Beach, Bonaire.
  • Crane Beach, Barbados.
  • Carlisle Bay, Barbados.
  • Carlisle Bay, Barbados.


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Where to Find the Bluest Water in the World
  1. Egremni Beach, Greece. ...
  2. Manini'owali Beach, Big Island, Hawaii. ...
  3. French Polynesia. ...
  4. Nassau, Bahamas. ...
  5. Palawan, Philippines. ...
  6. Grote Knip Beach, Curacao. ...
  7. Trunk Bay, St. ...
  8. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.


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The Bahamas has the most shark attacks of any of the Caribbean Islands, with 32 unprovoked shark attacks happening throughout its history. The Bahamas refers to a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea.

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