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San Salvador Island of the Bahamas.
In 1492 Christopher Columbus made his first landfall on San Salvador
Island during his historic voyage to the New World. Just 12 miles long
and five miles wide, this unique island is the exposed peak of a
submerged mountain that reaches 15,000 feet to the ocean floor. Columbus
noted in his journal, "The beauty of these islands surpasses that of any
other and as much as the day surpasses the night in splendor."
The island was taken over by British buccaneer George Watling and he
renamed San Salvador Island after himself (Watling Island). It wasn’t
until 1925 when the island went back to its original name.
Today, San Salvador is filled with monuments, ruins and shipwreck sites
that directly reflect its rich history. Most visitors enjoy relaxing on
the quiet beaches, scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing. Also, guests
are welcome to tour the old plantation ruins, explore historical Lucayan
Indian sites and climb up the old kerosene-operated lighthouse.
The Islands of the Bahamas.
There are various sized
Bahamas Islands located
in the Bahamas. Click any of the below names to be directed to a
detailed section of the Island.
We hope you find this information useful and hope you choose us for
your one of your next cruises to the Bahamas. Remember that we
specialize in Bahamas Cruises.
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