Explore: Governors Harbour
General Info
This is the capital of Eleuthera and the largest town on the island. It lies approximately halfway along the western coast. It is a quiet, attractive little town with steep, narrow streets.
Position 25° 11.8’N, 076° 14.9’W.
Clearance
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Docking
The holding in this anchorage can be indifferent, but it is a useful place to provision. The best holding is near the old Club Med dock.
A good anchorage (that offers protection in W to N winds) is a good mile NW of the town anchorage, at 25°12,5’N 076°15,7’W.
There are moorings off the town, but without any marker buoys. Ask the port authority on VHF 16 before you dive down to find one!
There is a small, (and probably shallow) marina about 3 miles south at Runway Bay, Palmetto.
Last updated: November 2017.
Related Businesses
Runway Bay Marina
Address: Location 25° 8' 40"N, 76° 10' 9"W, Rogue Cove, South Palmetto Point,
This is a sheltered marina with electricity, water/ice, a fuel dock, and LPG. Restaurant and bar.
Only suitable for very shallow draft boats, although the entrance... Read More
