Explore: Great Exuma: George Town
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Description:
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.
Position:
23° 30.3’N, 75° 45.97’W (bay entrance, George Town).
Clearance
Review main Bahamas Clearance information.
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 are now located in the building next to the fuel station, 2 minutes walk north of the Exuma Markets dinghy dock in Lake Victoria. Immigration is located at the south end of town, 5 mins walk from the Exuma Markets dinghy dock, in an office on the first floor of the block containing the Royal Bank.
Last updated: March 2017
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Customs – Great Exuma: George Town
Address: P.O. Box N-155, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas,
Arrival outside of normal office hours incurs overtime charges. If the Customs Officer is at the airport, ring for an appointment.... Read More
Immigration – Great Exuma: George Town
Address: Queen's Highway, George Town, Bahamas,
It may be necessary to call to make an appointment. There is an additional charge if they have to come into town from the airport... Read More
Docking
Once in front of Georgetown, you can drop the anchor almost everywhere except for the busy shipping channel that leads from the government dock to the north. The anchorage is very sheltered but the dinghy ride to town can get you very wet.
With the dinghy, you can enter Lake Victoria, where Exuma Markets provides a dinghy dock with easy access to the supermarket and other shops. On the opposite side, a smaller floating dock gives direct access to the fuel station.
Nearby Stocking Island has Volleyball Beach – the place where it all happens. You may use all the facilities as long as you buy your drinks and order your food at the bar “Chat ‘n Chill”. WiFi internet is available, you have to buy time-slots to log in. Kevalli House Marina & Cottages is situated here, offering short and long term storage and guardinage for yachts.
Emerald Bay Marina (12 Miles N. of Georgetown, Exumas) has now reopened and welcomes yachts. They have some ‘non-service’ slips that are cheaper if you are planning on leaving your boat here. Cruisers do warn about the surge here, however, so be sure to tie-up carefully and use chafe guards.
There are three marinas in George Town.
Two new developments, February Point Marina and Marina Village Crab Cay, have both stalled and are not open.
It is also possible to tie alongside the wall off Summers Quay for no charge.
See security warning in comments – October 2015.
Last updated: May 2018
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Emerald Bay Marina
Address: Queen's Highway, Emerald Bay, Rokers Point, Great Exuma, Bahamas,
A full-service marina with 150 slips. Can accommodate yachts up to 260 feet in length.Services and facilities include an 18 hole par 7, ice, water,... Read More
Exuma Docking Services
Address: P.O. Box EX 29019, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas,
Marina with 52 slips. Draft at low tide 6.5’, high tide at 10’. Services includes water, electricity, gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, aundry, showers, ice, restaurant... Read More
Exuma Fantasea
Address: P O Box EX 29261, George Town, Bahamas,
Marina with 36 slips. Draft at high tide 6.5 ft. Draft at low tide 3 ft High Tide 6 ft. Maximum width 10ft. Water &... Read More
Exuma Yacht Club
Address: Captain Kidd's Cove, PO Box 29019, Georgetown, Bahamas,
The Yacht Club was severely damaged in the hurricanes and has not been rebuilt.... Read More
February Point Marina
Address: 1 February Point Drive, Georgetown, Great Exuma, Bahamas,
The marina offers full concierge services, including safe harbor berthing for mega yachts reaching lengths up to 150 feet.Shops, bars, restaurants, provisioning and accommodations are... Read More
Kevalli House Marina & Cottages
Address: Stocking Island, Great Exuma, Bahamas,
Located in the “cleaning hole”/ “hole three”. Offers short and long-term boat storage: 12 moorings and 9 slips for vessels up to 70 feet in... Read More
Safe Harbour Marina
Address: Cave Cay, Exuma, Bahamas,
Located near Georgetown, Exuma.25 slips, draft: 5.5 entrance at low tide; basin 12 ft at low tide.Amenities include wifi, power, showers, restaurant, bar, fuel (gasoline,... Read More
Sampson Cay Colony
Address: George Town, Bahamas,
Marina with 20 slips. High tide 9', Low tide 7’. Water, ice, electricity, shell gas, oil, diesel, grocery and liquor store. Minor marine repairs available.... Read More
St. Francis Resort & Marina
Address: Stocking Island, Georgetown, Exuma, Bahamas, 29210
Located on Stocking Island.The marina has 22 slips, depths 6-8 ft. Amenities include power, water, 24 hour security, concierge services, bathrooms, restaurant and pub, wifi... Read More
Yacht Clubs
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Exuma Yacht Club
Address: Captain Kidd's Cove, PO Box 29019, Georgetown, Bahamas,
The Yacht Club was severely damaged in the hurricanes and has not been rebuilt.... Read More
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