Getting ashore
George Town, Great Exuma Island is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
Bahamas
George Town, Great Exuma Island Cruise Port
George Town, Great Exuma Island is a solid port day with frequent tendering and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through March.
Usually tenders
Moderate traffic
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in George Town, Great Exuma Island
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 9h in George Town, Great Exuma Island, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does George Town, Great Exuma Island get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 26% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,300 passengers
- Busy day: 7,400+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 26% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where George Town, Great Exuma Island fits into a cruise
George Town, Great Exuma Island is most commonly visited on Bahamas itineraries, often alongside Cozumel and Nassau .
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When to cruise to George Town, Great Exuma Island
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting George Town, Great Exuma Island typically carry around 3,276 guests, with Mariner of the Seas, Celebrity Apex, and Independence of the Seas calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Mariner of the Seas 22 calls
- 2 Celebrity Apex 13 calls
- 3 Independence of the Seas 13 calls
- 4 MSC Poesia 13 calls
- 5 Radiance of the Seas 9 calls
- 6 Celebrity Beyond 8 calls
Next port calls
Nov 4 Celebrity Apex
Nov 10 Mariner of the Seas
Nov 11 Independence of the Seas
Nov 12 Radiance of the Seas
Nov 17 Mariner of the Seas · Celebrity Apex