Best Bahamas eSIM: 114 Plans ComparedQuick answer
For most visitors, a good eSIM for the Bahamas is Nomad’s 5 GB plan for 30 days at $19: enough data for a week of maps, messaging and some browsing. For a one-day cruise stop, Holafly’s 1-day unlimited plan at $11.50 is the cheapest verified short plan; Airalo’s 1 GB for 7 days at $7 is another option. If you stream or work online, Holafly’s unlimited plan costs $29.90 for 5 days.
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Cheapest per GB
$49.99
5 GB/day (150 GB total) • 30 days
Checked Nov 9, 2026
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| Provider | Data | Valid | Price | $/GB | Network | Hotspot | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maya MobileGlobal plan (Global)Verified Nov 9 Cheapest 1-3 days | 5 GB/day (15 GB total) | 3 days | $9.99 | $0.67 | BTC | Yes | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
 HolaflyVerified Nov 9 | Unlimited | 1 day | $11.50 | not applicable | Aliv | Yes, 1 GB per day | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
 GigSkyVerified Nov 9 | 3.5 GB/day (10.5 GB total) | 3 days | $14.49 | $1.38 | Aliv | Not stated | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
 AirhubVerified Nov 9 | 10 GB | 1 day | $17.99 | $1.80 | BTC | Yes | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
| Maya MobileGlobal plan (Global)Verified Nov 9 Cheapest 4-10 days | 5 GB/day (35 GB total) | 7 days | $19.99 | $0.57 | BTC | Yes | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
| HolaflyVerified Nov 9 | Unlimited | 3 days | $20.90 | not applicable | Aliv | Yes, 1 GB per day | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
 YesimVerified Nov 9 | Unlimited | 1 day | $21.60 | not applicable | BTC | Yes | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
| Maya MobileGlobal plan (Global)Verified Nov 9 Cheapest 11-20 days | 5 GB/day (70 GB total) | 14 days | $27.99 | $0.40 | BTC | Yes | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
 aloSIMVerified Nov 9 | 3 GB/day (15 GB total) | 5 days | $28.00 | $1.87 | BTC | Not stated | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
 UbigiVerified Nov 9 | 10 GB | 7 days | $28.00 | $2.80 | Aliv | Not stated | Get this plan (opens provider site) |
Prices in USD, checked Nov 9, 2026. Rows marked "Not yet verified" haven't been checked on the provider's own site yet; we work through them each month. How we compare
- * Holafly: Hotspot sharing limited to 1 GB per day
- * Yesim: Speed may be reduced after heavy use (per esimdb)
Not sure you need one? Do I need an eSIM? compares it with roaming, a local SIM and Wi-Fi. Staying a week or more? Our vacation eSIM guide covers plan length and how much data you need.
Keeping your own phone plan? Using your phone in the Bahamas covers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, Aliv and BTC SIMs, and free Wi-Fi at the Nassau cruise port.
On a cruise stop in the Bahamas
Most ships dock at the cruise port in downtown Nassau or at Freeport on Grand Bahama. Many itineraries also stop at a cruise line’s private island, such as Perfect Day at CocoCay, Castaway Cay or Half Moon Cay. We haven’t checked signal on the private islands, so don’t count on the eSIM there; download maps and tickets while you’re still in Nassau or on the ship’s Wi-Fi.
Keep cellular data off while the ship is at sea and switch the eSIM on once you’re ashore. Our Caribbean cruise eSIM guide explains why, and how to cover several islands with one plan. For data at sea, our ship Wi-Fi guides compare each line’s packages with a cruise eSIM: Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, MSC and Princess.
Which network will I be on?
The Bahamas has two mobile networks, BTC and Aliv. Airalo (its Bahamas plan is called Jitney Mobile) and Nomad say they use BTC; Holafly says it uses Aliv. Other providers in the table don’t always say which network they use; those rows show “Not stated”.
Nassau, Grand Bahama and the Out Islands
A Bahamas plan covers the whole country, so the same eSIM works in Nassau, on Paradise Island, in Freeport and on Out Islands such as Exuma and Bimini, wherever its network reaches. We haven’t tested signal away from Nassau. If you’re heading to a smaller island, check which network your plan uses (above) and download offline maps first.
Common questions
Does an eSIM work in the Bahamas?
Yes. Travel eSIMs from Airalo, Nomad, Holafly and others connect to local networks in the Bahamas (BTC and Aliv). Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked.
What’s the cheapest eSIM for the Bahamas?
The cheapest verified short plan is Holafly’s 1-day unlimited plan at $11.50 (checked ). The table above is sorted by price, so the first rows are the cheapest for each trip length.
Which is better in the Bahamas, BTC or Aliv?
We haven’t tested either network ourselves yet. Both cover Nassau and the main islands. If you’ll spend time on the Out Islands, check the provider’s coverage notes before you buy.