The Bahamas: Level 2 Advisory Due to Crime and Water Safety

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for The Bahamas due to crime. Violent crime includes armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, primarily in Nassau and Freeport. Water activities are poorly regulated, with reports of sexual assaults by jet ski operators; U.S. government employees are prohibited from using jet skis from independent operators. Firearms and ammunition are illegal, and offenders may face detention. Hurricane season requires weather awareness.