Warm summer temperatures and heavy rain remain in July. Due to falling within the rainy or hurricane season, Coco Cay sees an average of 150 mm of rainfall throughout the month. Fortunately, when it isn't raining, the island enjoys nine hours of sunshine each day. The average temperature to anticipate is 28 degrees Celsius. However, it can dive as low as 24 degrees or as high as 32 degrees.
In July, the Bahamas celebrates its Independence Day on the 10th. Granted their freedom in 1973 from Great Britain, Bahamas' Independence Day is celebrated all week long prior to the day. Travellers can enjoy parades, colourful costumes and feasts on almost any island visited during the week of July 3 10.
If you would like a short and budget-friendly cruise while you're on holiday, the 3 Night Bahamas Cruise is just that. This cruise leaves from Port Canaveral several months out of the year, even July. After departing Port Canaveral in the late afternoon, the ship docks in Coco Cay for a full day before proceeding onto Nassau for a day and then returning to Port Canaveral on the fourth day. You can opt to save a little money and get an interior room or splurge a little to get a window or balcony to view the sea.
To get some excitement in your day in Coco Cay, the Wave Jet Tour is the way to go! For almost an hour, you can go around Coco Cay and the other small islands near it. You'll get to see harbours, a lighthouse and even an abandoned community on a neighboring island. Best of all, this excursion won't break your budgetou can still splurge in the cruise gift shop or back on land.
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