The Bahamas

The history of The Bahamas is as colorful as its waters. The Bahamas is breathtaking archipelago of over 700 islands and 2,000 cays, renowned for its turquoise waters, originally inhabited by the Lucayan people or Taino Indians, the islands were first encountered by Europeans when Christopher Columbus made landfall in 1492 on San Salvador. Over the centuries, The Bahamas became a crossroads of empires, colonists, and pirates earning notoriety in the 17th century as the “Pirate’s Republic,” with Nassau as a stronghold for figures such as Blackbeard and Calico Jack. Later, British Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution resettled here, leaving a legacy of colonial architecture and traditions still visible today. From piracy to prosperity, The Bahamas’ past shapes its vibrant culture and deep maritime roots.