Beaches
The
emerald and turquoise waters of The Bahamas
archipelago naturally form breathtaking
beaches. Seclusion. Activity. Countless
meandering miles of sand, white or pink.
Where ocean meets land here, the possible
rewards are genuinely endless.
It’s
true that beaches are a big attraction
in The Bahamas. But something that won’t
be found on the shores is the rich history
and culture of each island and its people.
Trek inland. Stroll through towns. Find
the attractions that tell the story.
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Climate
The trade winds that blow almost continually
throughout The Islands of The Bahamas give
the islands a warm, agreeable climate which
varies little year round. The most refreshing
time is between September through May, when
the temperature averages 70-75F degrees.
The rest of the year is a bit warmer with
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Currency
In The Bahamas, the legal tender is the Bahamian
dollar (B$1), which is equivalent in value to
the U.S. dollar. Even though The Bahamas mint
and circulate their own legal tender, both U.S.
and Bahamian dollars are accepted interchangeably
throughout the islands.
Visitors
from the U.S. enjoy the convenience of not having
to exchange currency before leaving for vacation.
Arrival:
Upon arriving in The Islands of The Bahamas,
everyone must fill out and sign an Immigration
form, keeping a portion of the card in hand
until departing. An oral baggage declaration
is required. Each adult visitor is allowed to
bring 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes or one pound
of tobacco, one quart of spirits, and a variety
of personal effects (personal radio headsets,
bicycle, two still cameras, etc.). Purchases
up to a value of one hundred dollars are permitted
by all arriving passengers.
Departure:
Departures to the United States must go through
US Customs pre-clearance. US visitors may take
home $600 worth of duty-free merchandise. The
next $l,000 is taxed at 10%. Gifts valued up
to $50 may be mailed home duty-free. One litre
of wine, liqueur or liquor and five cartons
of cigarettes may be taken duty-free.
Please
note:
NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED
IN CARRY ON BAGGAGE. SUCH ITEMS MUST BE IN CHECKED
BAGGAGE. This includes all beverages, shampoo,
sun tan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel,
and other items of similar consistency. Exceptions:
Baby formula and medicines, which must be presented
for inspection at the checkpoint. Beverages
purchased in the boarding area, beyond the checkpoint,
must be consumed before boarding because they
will not be permitted on board the aircraft.
Please visit the CBP's website for more information.
Boats:
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 ft 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 above four will be charged $15.00 Departure
Tax. If you plan to stay longer than 12 months,
special arrangement must be made with Bahamas
Customs and Immigration. Regular hours for Bahamas
Customs and Immigration Officers are 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. weekdays. Officers are on-call during
holidays and weekends. There is no overtime
charge.
| Yachtclubs
in the Bahamas |
Andros
Lighthouse Yacht Club
Address: Fresh Creek
Phone: (1-242) 368-2305
Fax: (1-242) 368-2300 |
Bimini
Big Game Fishing Club & Marina
Address: Alice Town, Bimini
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 699
Phone: (1-242) 347-3391
Fax: (1-242) 347-3392 |
Farmers
Cay Yacht Club & Marina
Address: Farmers Cay
Phone: (1-242) 355-4017
Fax: (1-242) 355-4030 |
Harbour
Island Club & Marina
Address: Harbour Island
Mailing Address: P.O. Box EL 27043
Phone: (1-242) 333-2427
Fax: (1-242) 333-3040 |
Hurricane
Hole Yacht Club
Address:
Phone: (1-242) 363-1147 |
Ocean
Reef Yacht Club
Address: Bahama Reef Blvd.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box F-42695
City: Freeport
Phone: (1-242) 373-9791 / (1-242) 373-6775
Fax: (1-242) 373-8261
www.oryc.com
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South
Bimini Yacht Club
Address: South Bamini, Bamini
Phone: (1-242) 347-4444 |
Staniel
Cay Yacht Club
Address:
Phone: (1-242) 355-2024
Fax: (1-242) 355-2044
www.stanielcay.com |
Valentine's
Yacht Club & Inn
Address: Harbour Island
Phone: (1-242) 333-2142
Fax: (1-242) 333-2135 |
Yacht
Club
Address: Great Harbour Cay
Phone: (1-242) 367-8051 |
Tipping
Tip according to quality of service. Bellboys
and porters usually receive $1 per bag, while
most other servers (waiters, taxis, etc.) receive
15%. Many establishments include the gratuity
in their bills.
Language
The official language of The Bahamas is English,
more British than American, and generally intertwined
with a special Bahamian dialect. Some Indian
words like cassava and guava have been retained
in the language.
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