All ships anchor offshore; tenders run to the Government Dock in Matthew Town. There is no cruise pier.
💡 Pro move: No ATMs or credit-card readers at most local businesses. Bring USD cash in small bills.
Inagua has no cruise pier — all vessels anchor and tender passengers to the Government Dock.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition lines (Silversea, Ponant, Hapag-Lloyd, Star Clippers) | Anchor offshore, tender to Government Dock, Matthew Town📍 | Tendered |
| Private yachts & charter vessels | Small-craft dock, Matthew Town📍 | Docked |
Inagua's big draws are all off-road and off-the-beaten-path — book through your ship or the Bahamas National Trust.
The main event. A BNT guide takes you to the nesting grounds where up to 80,000 West Indian flamingos breed — the largest colony in the Western Hemisphere. The sight of thousands of pink birds against white salt flats is genuinely jaw-dropping.
Find flamingo tours →One of North America's largest solar salt operations. A guided visit reveals blindingly white salt mountains, pink evaporation ponds, and the industrial surrealism of harvesting the sea. Often combined with flamingo tours.
Find salt flats tours →Beyond flamingos, Inagua hosts 140+ species including the Bahama Parrot, Roseate Spoonbill, and West Indian Whistling Duck. A serious birder's bucket-list destination.
Find birdwatching tours →Stroll the quiet colonial streets, then visit the 1870 lighthouse — one of the last hand-operated, kerosene-fueled lighthouses in the Bahamas. The keeper often allows visitors to climb for panoramic views toward Cuba.
Explore on your own →A wild, undeveloped pink-sand beach with no facilities and absolute solitude. Bring your own water, towel, and reef-safe sunscreen. Snorkeling in calm conditions is excellent.
Ask your ship for beach excursions →Matthew Town itself is tiny and flat — most walks are short town strolls; the wild interior needs wheels.
An easy waterfront walk south from the tender dock to the 1870 lighthouse. Pass the commissioner's office and historic salt-era buildings along the way.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Wander the handful of streets that make up Matthew Town: weathered colonial buildings, a church or two, local bars serving conch and Kalik. A slice of Bahamian life with zero tourist polish.
📍 Open in MapsClimate normals for Inagua Island, Bahamas (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81°F / 27°C | 75°F / 24°C | 10 | 6:34 AM | 5:34 PM |
| Feb | 81°F / 27°C | 75°F / 24°C | 8 | 6:24 AM | 5:53 PM |
| Mar | 82°F / 28°C | 75°F / 24°C | 9 | 7:03 AM | 7:04 PM |
| Apr | 83°F / 28°C | 76°F / 24°C | 10 | 6:35 AM | 7:13 PM |
| May | 84°F / 29°C | 78°F / 26°C | 15 | 6:17 AM | 7:25 PM |
| Jun | 87°F / 31°C | 80°F / 27°C | 7 | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM |
| Jul | 88°F / 31°C | 81°F / 27°C | 8 | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM |
| Aug | 88°F / 31°C | 81°F / 27°C | 10 | 6:33 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Sep | 87°F / 31°C | 81°F / 27°C | 15 | 6:42 AM | 6:57 PM |
| Oct | 86°F / 30°C | 80°F / 27°C | 16 | 6:50 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Nov | 84°F / 29°C | 78°F / 26°C | 14 | 6:05 AM | 5:13 PM |
| Dec | 82°F / 28°C | 77°F / 25°C | 8 | 6:24 AM | 5:15 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
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