Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina is situated north of the Tropic of Cancer, approximately 165 nautical miles off the South Florida coast, and can be accessed by air or sea. Several airlines offer short 50-minute flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), West Palm Beach (PBI), Miami International Airport (MIA), and various regional airports throughout Florida to Marsh Harbour International Airport (MHH). If you prefer traveling by sea, you can take a quick trip across the Bahamian Channel on your personal boat, with waypoints of N 26 32′ W 77 03′. The journey takes between 6 to 8 hours, depending on your boat’s speed and weather conditions.
Getting here by Private Boat
Find the rules and regulations to make your sailing entry into The Bahamas go smoothly.
When arriving in port, boaters should observe the following:
Visiting boaters must clear Customs and Immigration at the nearest designated Port of Entry.
As you enter port, fly the yellow quarantine flag and notify Customs of your arrival. Customs and Immigration will come to your vessel.
No one other than the captain is permitted to leave the boat until your vessel has been cleared.
Everyone on board must have proof of citizenship and fill out an immigration card. U.S. citizens can present a passport or birth certificate (original or certified copy) and an official photo ID, such as a driver’s license or voter registration card.
You must declare all onboard firearms with Customs. You must provide the firearm serial number and manufacturer, plus an exact count of ammunition. Though you are allowed to have a firearm on your vessel, you cannot take it off the vessel unless you obtain a permit from the Bahamian police ahead of time. Weapons must be under lock and key at all times. Any infraction of this law is dealt with severely.
Entry Fees:
Vessels up to 35 feet: $150.00*
Valid for two entries during a 90-day period.
Vessels over 35 feet: $300.00*
Valid for two entries during a 90-day period.
*Listed entry fees apply to vessels with four persons or less. The fee covers a cruising permit, a fishing permit, Customs and Immigration charges, and the $15.00 per person departure tax for up to four persons. Each additional person above four will be charged a $15.00 departure tax. If you plan to stay longer than 12 months, special arrangements must be made with Bahamas Customs and Immigration. Regular hours for Bahamas Customs and Immigration Officers are 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Officers are on-call during holidays and weekends. There is no overtime charge.
Entry Requirements
If entering The Bahamas by boat, there is a flat fee to clear Customs and Immigration, which is $150.00 for boats 35 feet and under and $300.00 for boats 36 feet and over. This will cover a vessel with four persons or less. Also included is the cruising permit, fishing permit, Customs and Immigration charges and the $15.00 Departure Tax for up to four persons. Each additional person will be charged $15.00 Departure Tax. If you plan to stay longer than 12 months, special arrangements must be made with Bahamas Customs and Immigration.
Contact Info
Address:
Bay Street, Marsh Harbour
Abaco, AB-20669
Phone: 1 242-367-2158
Fax: 1 242-367-4154
Email: info@abacobeachresort.com
Website: www.abacobeachresort.com