Bahamas Gay Travel Index 2026
Score = Legal 40/60 + Scene 8/40 = 48/100 · thin scene coverage — legal-weighted provisional score
Updated 7 Oct 2026 · release 2026.3.
A live score, not an annual report — it recomputes as laws, rulings and the scene itself change. See what moved in 2026.
Legal composite · Legal milestones · Scene on the ground · Plan your trip · Frequently asked questions
Legal composite — 40/60 points
| Criminalization | Legal (1991) |
|---|---|
| Partnership | ● No not recognised |
| Anti-discrimination | ● No |
| Gender recognition | — |
| Enforcement reality | — |
Legal composite, five components
Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.
Legal milestones
Background, not travel advice — how the current status came to be. For planning a trip, rely on the current score, tier and scene sections above; 2026 movements are tracked in the sourced change log.
- 1991The Bahamas decriminalized same-sex relations between consenting adults. ↗
- 1991The law set an unequal age of consent: 18 for same-sex couples versus 16 for others. ↗
- 2011The government expressed support for the UN declaration on sexual orientation and gender identity. ↗
- 2016Voters rejected constitutional gender-equality amendments amid fears they could open the door to same-sex marriage. ↗
- TodaySame-sex activity stayed legal, but no marriage, discrimination protections or legal gender change existed. ↗
Sources: ILGA World · Human Dignity Trust · Equaldex. Each milestone links to a reference source ↗.
Scene on the ground — 8/40 points
Detailed scene metrics (for researchers)
| Gay bars per million | 0 |
|---|---|
| Saunas per million | 0 |
| Events per million | 4.88 |
| Coverage grade | A |
| Scene score | 8/40 (raw scene index 20/100) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bahamas safe for gay travellers?
Bahamas is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 48/100 overall with a legal safety component of 40/60.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Bahamas?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Bahamas. Overall legal status: Legal (1991).
Does Bahamas have a gay scene?
Bahamas has a limited documented gay scene: GayOut lists 8 LGBTQ+ venues, including 0 dedicated gay bars.
Which city in Bahamas has the biggest gay scene?
Nassau has the largest documented LGBTQ+ scene in Bahamas, with 2 venues listed in the GayOut directory.