Princess Cays

Princess Cays is a tourist resort at the southern end of the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas. It is owned by Princess Cruises, who use it as a port-of-call on cruises in the Caribbean. Contrary to the implication of its name, it is located on Eleuthera, rather than on separate islands.

Princess Cays
Area
 • Total0.16 km2 (0.06 sq mi)
Time zoneEST
 • Summer (DST)EDT

Geography

Princess Cays is located approximately 50 miles (80 km) from Nassau, Bahamas.[1]

Visitors can go swimming, kayaking, banana boating, paddle boating, skiing, snorkeling, parasailing, sailboating, or waverunning. There are also volleyball and basketball courts.[1] Cabanas are available for daily rental. English is spoken and US currency is used.[1]

Climate

The island has a tropical climate, with little seasonal variation. Average daily high temperatures in winter are about 75 °F (24 °C), while daily highs in summer are in the 85–88 °F (29–31 °C). The dry season is in winter, while summer is often the wet season with daily thunderstorms.

References
  1. "Princess Cays, Bahamas Port". PortReviews. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
The sign welcoming visitors to Princess Cays.


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