Explore: Marsh Harbour (Great Abaco Island)
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COVID-19: OPEN PORT
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Description:
Marsh Harbour, described as the “Hub of Abaco”, offers most of the services a yacht might need, with a good choice of marinas, boat storage, hotels, restaurants and provisioning. Haul-out facilities are available.
The entire island of Great Abaco also offers interesting exploration by vehicle, from Crown Haven in the north to Hole-in-the-Wall in the south. The famous Abaco Parrot can be found in the Abaco National Park near the south end of the island.
Position:
26° 32’52″N, 077° 04’10″W (harbor entrance)
Related Businesses
Marsh Harbour Community Library
Address: Mackey Boulevard, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas,
Internet and Wi-Fi Access... Read More
Clearance
Review the main Bahamas Clearance information for full details on clearing into and out of the country.
Fly Q-Flag and alert Customs via Marina or VHF. Officials are reported to be very friendly.
Pre-hurricane Customs and Immigration would come to the marina docks to clear you in. However, it’s highly likely you will have to make a visit to the authorities under your own steam at this time.
Last updated: December 2019
Related Businesses
Customs – Marsh Harbour (Great Abaco Island)
Address: Government Dock, Modern yellow office, Bahamas,
Immigration – Marsh Harbour (Great Abaco Island)
Address: Same office as above, Bahamas,
Docking
Anchoring:
Be sure to take the correct channel into the harbour and not the commercial dock. A total of eight new channel marks are planned to replace the poles now marking the Marsh Harbour commercial entry channel.
If entering at night, note that often navigation lights do not work.
Getting into Marsh Harbour is easy, but you will not see the actual anchorage until you’re close, because it is hidden behind the corner on the southern side of the channel. Anchoring is possible anywhere inside the harbour in sand and mud (good holding) but be sure to stay out of the channel. It’s a short dinghy ride to the dinghy dock on the south side of the harbour, for garbage and a short walk to the shops. Union Jack dock has been repaired as a dinghy dock in the harbor.
Security:
Be sure to lock your dinghy and outboard when ashore as there have been several cases of theft here. The latest incident occurred in May 2022 when a dinghy was stolen from the Union Jack Dock. See this Security Report for details.
Moorings:
Harbour View Marina and Cruise Abaco have some rentals available.
Harbour View Marina is working hard to get their docks fully functional. Docks have been stabilized and new wiring is being installed now. The reception area buildings will be next.
The Conch Inn docks are gone. Reconstruction has begun with expectations of reopening in 2022. The Moorings charter companies are still operational, keeping their boats at anchor. Snappa’s will be rebuilt on the Conch Inn site with a summer 2021 opening planned.
Marsh Harbour Marina has one dock open. Work is being done to restore the Jib Room Restaurant and boutique.
The renovated marina at Abaco Beach Resort, with a newly dredged facility with a MLW of 7 – 11 ft., offers expanded slip sizes, customs & immigration services and 480V power.
Last updated: May 2022
Related Businesses
Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina
Address: Bay Street, Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas,
A full service marina located on Marsh Harbour, Bahamas that can accommodate vessels up to 200 feet in length.Other amenities includes pumpout, fuel dock (diesel,... Read More
Abaco Club
Address: Cherokee Road on Winding Bay, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas,
The marina is located on Great Abaco, Bahamas with 6 slips and can accommodate boats up to 50 feet. Other amenities include ice, water, electricity,... Read More
Boat Harbour Marina
Address: Outside the Marsh Harbour Bay, Close to Elbow Cay, Bahamas,
Post-Dorian update: Abaco Beach Resort offers full services with dockage and fuel. The reception area and restaurant areas are still under tents, but reconstruction is... Read More
Conch Inn Marina
Address: P.O. Box AB 20469, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas,
Post-Dorian update: The docks are gone. Reconstruction has begun with expectations of reopening in 2022. The Moorings charter companies are still operational, keeping their boats... Read More
Harbour View Marina – Marsh Harbour (Great Abaco Island
Address: E. Bay, P.O. Box AB20902, Abaco, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas,
Post-Dorian update Feb 2021: Working hard to get their docks fully functional. Docks have been stabilized and new wiring is being installed now. The reception... Read More
Mangoes Marina
Address: Abacos, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas,
Post-Dorian update: All marinas were greatly damaged. It remains to be seen which will rebuild and reopen but there are no services for visiting yachts in... Read More
Marsh Harbour Marina
Address: Pelican Shores, PO Box ab 20578, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas,
Post-Dorian update: Has one dock open. Work is being done to restore the Jib Room Restaurant and boutique. (updated Feb 2021).68 slip full service marina.... Read More
Triple J Marina
Address: P.O. Box AB 20285, Bay Street, Abaco, Marsh Harbour, Bahamas,
Post-Dorian update: All marinas were greatly damaged. It remains to be seen which will rebuild and reopen but there are no services for visiting yachts in... Read More
Yacht Clubs
Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club has facilities available for cruisers. www. RMHYC.com
Related Businesses
Royal Marsh Habour Yacht Club
Address: Boat Harbor, PO Box AB 20797, Marsh Harbor, Bahamas,
N 26 32’ W 77 03’... Read More
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