Rum Cay/San Salvador

San Salvador

Christopher Columbus made his first landfall on San Salvador Island during his historic voyage to the New World. Four separate monuments mark the exact spot where he came ashore on October 12, 1492. However, it is generally accepted that he landed at Long Bay, where a big stone cross now stands.

The island is home to many monuments, ruins and shipwreck sites that directly reflect its rich history. It has miles of pristine and secluded beaches, and a crystal-clear sea that gives divers visibility of up to 150 feet. Sparkling lakes cover the interior of the island and many relics of Loyalist days can be found.

Rum Cay

Rum Cay is located 360 miles east of Miami, 185 miles southeast of Nassau and just 28 miles southwest of San Salvador.

This tiny Bahamian jewel is just 9 miles long and 5 miles wide, covering 45 square miles. Christopher Columbus made his second stop here during his voyage to the New World.

A real “sleeping beauty,” the island is a scenic refuge and considered one of the best-kept secrets within the region. It is renowned for historical ruins, rolling hills, stunning coral reefs and miles of sandy beaches.