Explore: Marsh Harbour (Great Abaco Island)
General Info
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.
Hurricane Dorian September 2019:
Marsh Harbour was hit hard with strong winds and flooding. The airport and runway were submerged but Sandy Point airport is open for relief supplies. Marsh Harbour was one of the first ports to be secured and used for delivery of much-needed supplies by official organisations.
All marinas were greatly damaged and although the navigation channels have been cleared there are still some visible sunken boats in the anchorage. It remains to be seen which docking facilities will rebuild and reopen but there are no services for visiting yachts in Marsh Harbour at this time. Yachts coming for relief work should be guided by a specific aid organisation and be totally self-sufficient.
Position:
26° 32’52″N, 077° 04’10″W (harbour entrance)
Related Businesses
Marsh Harbour Community Library
Address: Mackey Boulevard, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas,
Internet and Wi-Fi Access... Read More
Clearance
Review main Bahamas Clearance information.
Fly Q-Flag and alert Customs via Marina or VHF. Officials are reported to be very friendly.
Customs and Immigration will come to the marina docks to clear you in.
Last updated: February 2017.
Docking
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.
Be sure to lock your dinghy and outboard when ashore as there have been several cases of theft here.
There are several marinas useful for cruising sailors.
Last updated: November 2017.
Related Businesses
Abaco Beach Resort Marina
Address: P.O. Box AB 20669, Abaco, Marsh Harbour,
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
Boat Harbour Marina
Address: Outside the Marsh Harbour Bay, Close to Elbow Cay,
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
Conch Inn Marina
Address: P.O. Box AB 20469, Abaco, Marsh Harbour,
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
Harbour View Marina – Marsh Harbour (Great Abaco Island
Address: E. Bay, P.O. Box AB20902, Abaco, Marsh Harbour,
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
Mangoes Marina
Address: Abacos, Marsh Harbour,
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,
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
Triple J Marina
Address: P.O. Box AB 20285, Bay Street, Abaco, Marsh Harbour,
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
