Download - BAHAMAS THE EXUMAS FEBRUARY 22ND MARCH 7TH
The Exumas are an
archipelago of 365 cays
and islands.
It is located just 26 nautical
miles off the coast of
Nassau.
It is home to one of the
world’s largest marine parks,
the Exuma Cays Land and
Sea Park at Warderick
Wells.
Sailing conditions in the Bahamas
include easterly winds between 10
and 15 knots and care is needed
as the water can have shallow
depths. The tidal range is up to 3.5
ft.
Temperatures cool very slightly to
between 82-87ºF in the high
season between December and
April. The hottest months in the
Bahamas are July and August and
the wettest months are May and
June.
HOW TO GET TO THE ISLAND AND MOVE AROUND
• MOST TRAVELERS FROM THE U.S. FLY INTO NASSAU
INTERNATIONAL (NAS) OFTEN CONNECTING FROM MIAMI, FT.
LAUDERDALE OR PALM BEACH.
• AIRLINES: AMERICAN AIRLINES, DELTA, UNITED, JET BLUE,
BAHAMAS AIR AND SILVER AIRWAYS. AVERAGE PRICE IS
APROXIMATELY $450 TO $600.
• TAXI: ABOUT A 35MN RIDE FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE MARINA
• CAR RENTALS: BRITISH RULES APPLY, WHILE IN NASSAU, YOU DRIVE
ON THE LEFT … AND EXPECT ROUNDABOUTS…. LOTS OF THEM. YOU
CAN USE THE LICENSE FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRY FOR UP TO
THREE MONTHS.
WHERE TO STAY – WHERE TO EAT – WHERE TO SHOP
o HOTELS NEAR BY:
• CABLE BEACH AREA
• PARADISE ISLAND
• AVOID NASSAU IF POSSIBLE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HILTON COLONIAL
IN DOWNTOWN NASSAU
o AIRBNB
o RESTAURANTS:
o PALM CAY CLUB HOUSE AT THE MARINA
o CRABS AND TING AND TIKI BIKINI HUT
o ATLANTIS ON PARADISE ISLANDS (NUMEROUS RESTAURANTS)
o LUCIANO’S OF CHICAGO
o SUPERMARKETS (OPEN DAILY FROM 7AM TO 8PM DURING THE WEEK AND UNTIL
9PM ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, CLOSE AT 5PM ON SUNDAY):
o SOLOMON’S FRESH MARKET
o SUPER VALUE (PRINCE CHARLES AVE)
FACILITIES AT THE BASE
SHOWERS
LAUNDRY
SWIMMING POOL
WIFI
RESTAURANT
BAR
PRIVATE BEACH
CONVENIENC STORE
STARBUCKS
FREE KAYAKS, PADDLE BOARDS AND BIKES
TENNIS COURT
PROVISIONING AND ALCOHOL IF INFORMED EARLY ENOUGH
MASK AND FINS WILL BE PROVIDED
TRANSPORTATIION TO THE AIRPORT
$65 FOR 2
$90 FOR 3
$92.50 FOR 4
$107.50 FOR 5
$115 FOR 6
$137.50 FOR 8
WATER SPORT EQUIPMENTS
STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS - $20.40/DAY
DOUBLE KAYAKS - $25.50/DAY
SINGLE KAKAYS $20.40/DAY
FISHING RODS - $12/DAY
EXTRA HAWAIIAN SLING - $8.16/DAY
ADDITIONAL
SERVICES
EXUMA CAYS LAND &
SEA PARK AT
WARDERICK WELLS CAY
HIKE THE SEVEN MILES OF TRAILS ASHORE
WANDER AMONG THE REMAINS OF 18TH
CENTURY LOYALIST SETTLEMENTS
WALK UP BOO BOO HILLS TO SEE THE BLOW
HOLES
SNORKEL THE CORAL REEF
EXAMINE A SPERM WHALE SKELETON
COMPASS CAY
SWIM WITH FRIENDLY NURSE
SHARKS
EXPLORE THE FAMOUS NATURAL
WHIRLPOOL CALLED RACHEL’S
BUBBLE BATH
SCHROUD CAY
EXPLORE THE SHALLOW MANGROVES AND
CREEKS WITH A KAYAK OR PADDLE BOARD
SPOT TURTLES, RAYS AND NURSE SHARKS
EXPLORE A VIBRANT BLUE LAGOON
NORMAN’S CAY
SNORKEL THE SMUGGLER’S PLANE WRECK WHICH
RESTS IN JUST 10 FEET OF WATER
DINE AT NORMAN’S CAY BEACH CLUB TO WATCH
THE SUNSET
GENERAL INFORMATION • VISA: U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to the Bahamas, as
well as proof of anticipated departure from the Bahamas. U.S. travelers coming for tourism will not need a visa
for travel up to 90 days. All other travelers will need a visa.
• Departure tax: $29
• Currency: Bahamian $ (in par with US$)
• Vaccinations: Routine
• Travel Insurance: Same company as the one for Sweden. First group includes 35 participants. Missing 22.
• No adaptors required. Same outlet as the US.
• Gratuities are usually included
• Have cash to pay for your taxi from the airport to the marina as they don’t take credit card. Don’t forget to
negotiate your rate in advance.
• Visa and Master Card are accepted widely. ATMs are found at the main banks, which open Monday to
Friday (9:30am to 3:30pm).
• The Cruisers Net broadcast weather forecasts and tides each day on VHF channel 68 at 8:15am. Radio
Abaco broadcasts the weather forecasts at 6am and 6pm daily on 93.5FM
• LAST PAYMENT DUE DECEMBER 15TH
• $500 FOR 1 WEEK
• $850 FOR 2 WEEK
• CHECK TO BE SENT TO DEB KAUFFMAN
THINGS NOT TO DO IN THE BAHAMAS
• Hop in a taxi without negotiating a fare
• Stay on New Providence Island (which includes Nassau). Listed as a critical threat to tourists. Criminal activity has
spiked in recent years, including rapes and muggings. The Out Islands are much safer.
• Drive on the right side.
• Go to Non-Tourist areas at night.
• Call the locals by their first names (Bahamians are very formal when it comes to strangers).