If you are traveling with Discovery Cruise Line you may be interested in a few facts about Grand Bahama. Remember, there are many vacation options to chose from when sailing with Discovery Cruise Line including one day cruises, all inclusive vacations, Club Grand Bahama and 2 & 3 night cruises.

The Bahamian Flag
The colors of the Bahamian flag are black, gold and aquamarine. The black represents the Bahamian people, the gold represents the sun and the aquamarine is a symbol of our crystal clear waters.

The National Flower
The yellow elder (Tecoma stans) is a tubular yellow flower with ultra-fine red stripes on each petal. It grows wild in The Bahamas, but is usually improved through cultivation. The Yellow Elder Tree may reach a height of nearly twenty feet. The blooming period is from October to December, diminishing by March.

The National Tree
Lignum Vitae or 'tree of life' (Guaiacum sanctum) is a very heavy wood characterized by clusters of small blue flowers at the branch tips.

The Bahamas Coat of Arms (pictured right)

The National Bird
Flamingo: Its pink, it has long legs and we have a lot of them.

National Anthem
The National Anthem is a beautiful song by Timothy Gibson (1903-1978): MARCH ON, BAHAMA-LAND.

Pledge of Allegiance
"I Pledge my allegiance to the flag and to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas For which it stands, one people united in love and service."