Foreign travel advice

Bahamas

Warnings and insurance

Hurricanes

The hurricane season in The Bahamas normally runs from 1 June to 30 November. Please stay updated on local news, and follow all advice and orders issued by the Government and local authorities.

The Government of The Bahamas issues wireless emergency alerts, including evacuation orders, directly to mobile phones and provides updates on the Bahamas Department of Meteorology website 

Travel disruption, including at airports, are likely at short notice.

More information is available on the ‘Security and safety’ page

Before you travel 

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

Travel insurance 

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. 

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