Boating & Things to Do in Exuma Sound

Discover 1 amazing destinations, from hidden anchorages to lively sandbars.

Best Time to Visit

Subtropical climate featuring mild, dry winters and warm, active summers perfect for sandbar rafting and reef snorkeling. Boaters generally favor the November to May window for the most stable cruising conditions.

Winter (Dec – Feb)

Air: 74°F – 78°FWater: 71°F – 73°F

Cool offshore breezes, excellent visibility for reef snorkeling.

Spring (Mar – May)

Air: 81°F – 85°FWater: 76°F – 78°F

Sandbar season begins, prime offshore sportfishing conditions.

Summer (Jun – Aug)

Air: 88°F – 92°FWater: 83°F – 86°F

Warm waters, afternoon thunder showers, lobster season opens in late July.

Autumn (Sep – Nov)

Air: 82°F – 86°FWater: 79°F – 82°F

Tropical season transitions to pleasant autumn cooling.

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Recommended Voyages & Itineraries

Curated Route4 Days

Biscayne Bay to Key Largo Cruise

Cruise south from Miami's high-energy sandbars through Biscayne National Park. Stop at Elliott Key, snorkel Carysfort Reef Lighthouse, and dock-and-dine in Key Largo.

Planned Stops

Miami→

Nixon Sandbar→

Elliott Key→

Carysfort Reef→

Key Largo

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SCUBA

Dog Rocks Wall

Exuma Sound

Dog Rocks is one of the most dramatic wall dives in the Bahamas. Located in the Exuma Sound, it features vertical drop-offs starting at 40 feet, deep swim-throughs, black corals, and regular pelagic shark sightings.