{ "_license": "CC BY 4.0 — attribute SKETCH.WORLD (https://sketch.world) and link back if you use this data.", "_source": "https://sketch.world/bahamas", "iso2": "BS", "name": "Bahamas", "slug": "bahamas", "updatedAt": "2026-07-12T18:36:46.796Z", "score": 71, "verdict": "go-attention", "confidence": "high", "subscores": { "advisoryConsensus": 77.77777777777777, "political": 79.690333, "policeTrust": 55.01991, "health": 92, "crime": 35.6037214005688, "lgbtq": 90 }, "delta7d": -5, "advisories": { "disagreement": 1, "us": { "level": 2, "label": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-bahamas-travel-advisory.html" }, "uk": { "level": 1, "summary": "See FCDO advice.", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahamas" }, "ca": { "level": 2, "label": "Exercise a high degree of caution", "url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/bahamas" } }, "generated": true, "regionFlags": [], "health": { "notices": [], "vaccines": { "required": [], "recommended": [] }, "tapWater": "unknown" }, "entry": { "visaNote": "", "passportValidityMonths": 0, "sources": [] }, "scams": [], "laws": [ { "title": "Illegal to kill sharks", "body": "The Bahamas is a designated national sanctuary for sharks, making it illegal to kill them.", "sources": [ "wikivoyage" ] }, { "title": "Drug possession and trafficking", "body": "Possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs carries strict penalties, including jail sentences and heavy fines.", "sources": [ "wikivoyage" ] } ], "streetWisdom": { "summary": "Travelers looking at the Bahamas prioritize safety, access to ocean activities like jet skiing and diving, and the availability of diverse areas to explore. While Paradise Island is a common destination for families, visitors express concerns regarding the heat in August and the feasibility of staying occupied for a full week. The desire for non-resort accommodations like Airbnbs remains a priority for those seeking a less contained experience. Safety is the primary filter for these travelers, as they seek locations that balance recreational freedom with secure environments for both solo parents and groups of friends.", "quotes": [ { "text": "I was planning on traveling to paradise island in early August this year. I am a single mother taking my 12 year old son and am curious how safe we will be. Will we be able to walk places and feel safe?", "sub": "r/travel", "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1arfoo9/rsafety_of_paradise_island_bahamas/" }, { "text": "We don’t want to stay at some cushy resort, but still want nice options for AirBnBs, we want somewhere safe, that is nice, and has many different things/areas to explore, places to swim in the ocean and do activities like jet ski renting and diving.", "sub": "r/travel", "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1lli7uw/best_place_to_travel_to_in_the_bahamas/" }, { "text": "Quick recap, our main priorities are: Safety, Activities, and nice Airbnbs.", "sub": "r/travel", "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1lli7uw/best_place_to_travel_to_in_the_bahamas/" } ], "generatedAt": "2026-07-12" }, "localKnowledge": { "staySafe": [ { "label": "Crime", "text": "Violent crime is a problem in cities, especially Nassau, including sexual assaults on tourists. However, gated tourist areas like Paradise Island have tight security." }, { "label": "Swimming hazards", "text": "It's natural to want to spend much of your time in the Bahamas swimming in the ocean, but it's necessary to take some basic precautions." }, { "label": "Penalties", "text": "Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offences." } ], "stayHealthy": [ { "text": "The adult HIV/AIDS prevalence rate has reached 3.0% or 1 in 33 adults." }, { "text": "Tap water is generally potable, but bottled water is recommended for visitors." } ], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bahamas" }, "recentHeadlines": [], "whatChanged": "The Bahamas sketch score dropped five points to 71 today, so keep your guard up despite the lack of active health notices. 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