Tours

Abaco Eco Kayak Tours and Rentals. Get up close and personal with Abaco's amazing ecosystem while on a kayak tour with this environmentally sensitive operator. If you want to go it alone, rent a kayak for half a day or up to a week. Hope Town, Elbow Cay. 242/366–0398; www.abacoeco.com.

Brendal's Dive Center. Whether you're looking for a close encounter with a shark, a dolphin, or a turtle, this dive operator has a tour designed just for you, plus they offer scuba courses, island-hopping adventures, and sunset cruises. New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay. 242/365–4411; www.brendal.com.

Froggies Out Island Adventures. Take a day trip to one of the Bahamas' protected national parks, or, on a Sunday, catch a ride to the infamous Nippers pig roast on neighboring Guana Cay. This operator offers a variety of snorkeling and scuba combination tours and also certifies divers. Hope Town, Elbow Cay. 242/366–0431; www.froggiesabaco.com.