Acklins Island is long, narrow and hilly and has numerous caves and bays along its western shores.

Acklins Island is long, narrow and hilly and has numerous caves and bays along its western shores. A ferry can be caught from Acklins Island to Crooked Island. Both Islands are enclosed in a shallow lagoon known as the Bight of Acklins. The Bight of Acklins is a safe cruising ground for shallow-draft vessels.