Caribbean Photo of the Week: Ship Channel Cay, Exuma

By: - August 1st, 2026
Ship Channel Cay in Exuma.
Ship Channel Cay in Exuma.

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Byron Freitas, who sent in this lovely shot of Ship Channel Cay in Exuma, The Bahamas.

Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.

It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the Week!

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