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Explore Big Corn Island by golf cartCorn Islands, Nicaragua

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Big Corn is one of the islands that delivers everything you would hope for in a Caribbean hideaway: sandy beaches and calm azure waters on one side and dense coral reef on the other. Locals are relaxed and friendly – not because they are working the tourist crowds (there aren’t any), but because that’s just the lifestyle.

If you want to pack in as much of the island as possible in a day – it’s one of the destinations on Hurtigruten’s Discover Cayes, Coves and Reefs itinerary – hire a golf cart and head off.

A day spent on the island with your own buggy is pure joy, zinging from beach to bar and exploring the island. Drive around the perimeter road to the north shore where the dense coral reef meets the shoreline. Stop in at any of the little dive shacks, like Dos Tiburones, and the locals will point out perfect snorkelling spots. With a single step off the beach you’ll be immersed in coral gardens, clear water and aquarium-like conditions.

When you’ve taken in life beneath the surface, fire up the buggy again and head off to the next spot. There isn’t a better way to choose your own adventure, before rejoining your fellow travellers aboard your floating home.

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The friendly locals
It is uncrowded and practically free from tourists
The water, beaches and coral reefs are too beautiful for words

The island’s not set up with classic tourism infrastructure, so don’t expect fancy experiences

get there

Big Corn Island is a day-trip location on Hurtigruten’s itineraries in the Caribbean Sea.

price guide

Prices for Hurtigruten’s 16-day Caribbean Sea – Discover Cayes, Coves and Reefs cruise start at about US$4100 a person, twin share. You can hire a golf cart on Big Corn Island for about US$20 a day.

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