Freeport : Profile

Location

This big commercial port is geared to dealing primarily with commercial vessels, so visiting yachts might find it more convenient to clear in at nearby Lucaya, Sunrise or Xanadu Marinas.

Clearance

If you need to enter the harbour, first contact the Port Authority on VHF Ch.16.

Customs
Tel:242 352 8500

Immigration
Tel:242 352 5454

Freeport Harbour itself is a commercial harbour with no place for yachts except in an emergency. The marinas to the east (Xanadu Beach, Sunrise and Port Lucaya) provide a more comfortable port of call.

The Lucaya area is a big development, after Nassau probably the biggest in the Bahamas. If you like hustle and commerce you’ll find much to your liking.

Bahama Bay Marina
3 Dundee Bay Drive, PO Box F-43681, Freeport
Tel:+242 352 4298
info@bahamabaymarina.com
Enter by Xanadu Hotel waterway. Back and left. Good rates. Restrooms, showers, laundry, cable TV. close to beach.

Deep Water Cay Club
Deep Water Cay, PO Box F 4039
Tel:242 353 3073, Fax:242 359 4831, VHF Channel 16
2 slips. Draft at high tide 7ft. Draft at low tide 5ft. Maximum depth 6ft. VHF 16. Water limited. Electric not available

Flamingo Bay Marina
Jolly Roger Drive, Freeport, Grand Bahama
Tel:+242 373 4421, Fax:+242 373 4421
taino@mail.batelnet.bs

Lucayan Marina Village
Grand Bahama Yacht Club
Tel:+242 373 8888, Fax:+242 374 3616, VHF Channel 16
www.grandbahamayc.com, info@grandbahamayc.com
Opening Hours: 07:00-23:00 daily (office)
26°31,1’N 078°38,1’W. Port of Entry. A new, development, quieter than its neighbour to the west - 106 Berths, max. length 52m, excellent facilities, fuel (open 08:00-23:00), Wi-Fi, fax, telephone and tv hook ups. Swimming pools, b-b-q sites & fish cleaning tables. Repairs can be arranged through the office.

Port Lucaya Marina and Yacht Club
P.O. Box F-41322, Freeport
Tel:242 373 9090/91/92, Fax:242 373 5884, VHF Channel 16
www.portlucayamarina.com, info@portlucayamarina.com
26°30,9’N 078°38,5’W. This marina, the busiest in the area, is a Port of Entry with 24 hours Customs and Immigration situated opposite the marina office. 150 slips, max. length 55m, concrete boat docks. Full facilities, fuel, and waste pump-out services. Free Wi-Fi, 24 hour security, pool plus children's pool. There is a frequent bus service into Freeport and a courtesy bus to the airport and a local grocery store. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and entertainments close by.

Sunrise Marina and Resort
208 Kelly Ct., Bahama Trail
Tel:+242 352 6834, Fax:+242 352 6835
www.SunriseResortandMarina.com, Tashar@SunriseResortandMarina.com
70 floating slips, all facilities, fuel, laundry, WiFi, cable TV, 24hr security, pool, free bicycles, adjacent boatyard with 40 ton boat lift and repairs. Seasonal restaurant, provisions close by.
Port of Entry and will help with clearance.

Xanadu Beach Resort & Marina
Freeport
Tel:+242 352 6783, Fax:+242 352 5799, VHF Channel 16
www.xanadubeachhotel.com, info@xanadubeachhotel.com
Opening Hours: 0800-1700
Port of Entry, 77 slips, max. length 35m, depth 2.5m, all facilities, fuel, laundry, cable TV, restaurant & bar. Marine Tackle Shop, Gift Shop, Pharmacy. Room service available to boats.