Are the Bahamas part of the Caribbean Islands?

The Bahamas is part of the Caribbean in virtually every aspect of their associations with others, EXCEPT for the technicality of actually being in the southern Atlantic ocean. ... Many of the 700 islands that comprise the Bahamas are actually south of the Tropic of Cancer and more south than parts of Cuba. read more

Geographically, no. The Caribbean is defined by those islands that lie in the Caribbean sea. Because The Bahamas is in the Atlantic ocean, the country is not physically in the Caribbean, just near to it. Culturally and politically, yes. The Bahamas is involved in various Caribbean organizations like CARICOM. read more

Saint Thomas, Saint Croix, and Saint John are the main three United States Virgin Islands. The capital, Charlotte Amalie, is on Saint Thomas. Lucayan Archipelago. The following two countries of the Lucayan Archipelago are the portion of the West Indies that is not a part of the Caribbean. read more

The Caribbean Sea region is situated largely on the Caribbean plate. The region comprises more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. It is southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland, east of Central America, and north of South America. Both the Bahamas and Bermuda are to the north of the Caribbean Sea. read more

The Bahamas are located in the Atlantic Ocean and not the Caribbean Sea, according to Fodor's, Encyclopedia Britannica and other sources. That said, they are usually included in the list because they are so close to the Caribbean and share many characteristics. read more

Geographically, the Bahamas are not part of the Caribbean. They are an independent country and politically are often linked with Caribbean countries as part of the larger West Indies. So yes, in terms of passport requirements, you would need a passport. read more

The Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands are located in the North Atlantic Ocean rather than the Caribbean Sea, but they are often grouped with the nations of the Caribbean for convenience. read more