 George Town : Profile
Great Exuma, near the south end of the Exumas, is the largest island in the chain with a large harbour where more than 400 yachts usually congregate through the winter, culminating with the cruising regatta in March. This is the only port of entry in the Exuma chain and has an international airport. If you're looking for company, George Town is the place to winter.
On arrival call Elizabeth Harbour Harbourmaster on VHF 16 giving name of vessel, registration number, country of origin and last port of call. This also applies if already cleared in to the Bahamas. A VHF call to announce departure is also required.
Customs
Tel:+242 345 0071
Opening Hours: 0900-1700(Mon-Fri)
The office is in the pink two-storey building. Arrival outside of normal office hours incurs overtime charges. If the Customs Officer is at the airport, ring for an appointment.
Immigration
Tel:242 345 0073
Opening Hours: 0900-1730(Mon-Fri)
The Immigration office is also in the pink building and will need to be called at the airport to make an appointment. There is an additional charge if they have to come into town outside office hours.
There is just one marina in George Town, but the anchorage is very sheltered and there are several convenient places to leave a dinghy.
Exuma Docking Services
George Town
Tel:242 336 2578/2101, Fax:242 336 2023, VHF Channel 16 'Sugar One'
52 slips. Draft at low tide6.5’, high tide at 10’. Water. Electricity (110/220 volts). Gasoline, diesel, fuel oil. Laundry. Showers. Ice. Restaurant & Liquor Store. Small chandlery.
Not all slips have power. Key for the facilities is at the office. Water is turned off out of office hours and that means at weekends and holidays. Fuel available 0800-1700. Watch out for rusty nails at the fuel dock.
Exuma Fantasea
PO Box EX 29019
Tel:242 336 3483, Fax:242 336 3483, VHF Channel 16
36 slips. Draft at high tide 6.5 ft. Draft at low tide 3 ft High Tide 6 ft. Maximum width 10ft. Water & ice. Private dockage. Bridge clearance restrictions apply.
Happy People Marina
Tel:242 355 2008
Sampson Cay Colony
george Town
Tel:242 355 2034
20 slips. High tide 9', Low tide 7’. Water, ice, electricity, shell gas, oil, diesel. Grocery & Liquor store. Minor marine repairs available
Staniel Cay Yacht Club
Staniel Cay, Exuma
Tel:242 355 2024, Fax:242 355 2044
info@stanielcay.com
Full service marina. Restaurant.
Staniel Cay Yacht Club [see above]
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