Discovery Island (Bahamas)

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Discovery Island (Bahamas)
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Beach on the Sandals side of Discovery Island
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Discovery Island (Bahamas)
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Discovery Island (Bahamas)
Geography
Location West Indies
Coordinates 25°05′28″N77°24′24″W / 25.09111°N 77.40667°W / 25.09111; -77.40667
Archipelago Lucayan Archipelago
Administration

Discovery Island is a small privately owned island off the coast of Nassau. The western portion of the Island is Balmoral Island, a shore excursion for Royal Caribbean cruise lines. The eastern portion is Sandals Island and is owned by the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort.


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